Strength For Endurance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Kriss Hendy
The Strength For Endurance Podcast explores the wins, challenges and lessons experienced in the pursuit of successful endurance performance.
Each episode your host and well respected strength coach Kriss Hendy will discuss what it takes to truly reach your potential, whether your sights are set on your first 10km or the professional stage.
Kriss will be regularly joined by inspiring guests, from sport and training to business and academia.
Ultimately we'll look to answer the question 'Is it possible to achieve long-term successful performance whilst maintaining optimal health and lifestyle-balance?'....
To find out more about training with Kriss, head over to www.strengthforendurance.com
In this weeks podcast Kriss talks about building a PTP plan - a framework that you can use to give clarity and confidence in the lead up to an event, training camp or expedition. We were introduced to PTP or the 'Practical, Tactical & Psychological' framework by Sports Psychologist and friend of the podcast Stu Holliday, and a number of our clients have since used the approach to some great success.
From kit lists and travel logistics, to checkpoint locations and positive mantras - there is so much to remember in the lead up to an important event. So get a pen and paper ready to take some notes, there's plenty to take away from this podcast.
If you want to reach out to Stu Holliday regarding his work you can find him @endurancemindcoaching https://www.endurancemindcoaching.com/
The PTP Plan: Practical, Tactical, Psychological Prep for Endurance Events
Chris Hendee introduces The Strength for Endurance podcast and explains how psychology and planning can improve endurance performance. He shares a simple framework learned from sports psychologist Stuart Holiday called the PTP Plan—Practical, Tactical, Psychological—to create clarity and confidence for races, training camps, and long events like ultras or Ironman. Tactical planning includes defining what the event means, what success looks like, enjoyment, and building a strategy by segmenting the course between checkpoints, aid stations, transitions, terrain, and pacing. Practical planning covers race-day admin, schedules, kit lists, drop bags, clothing options, route familiarity, and contingency preparation. Psychological planning focuses on pre-race mindset, choosing intentions, gratitude, managing inner dialogue, and specific tactics for tough moments (chunking, counting, music, data, tagging onto others, and refocusing on the next checkpoint). He encourages writing the plan down, refining it, and sharing it.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Psychology Matters (01:31) PTP Plan Overview (02:45) Write Your PTP Sheet (03:48) Tactical Goals Defined (05:46) Visualize Success (06:55) Strategy And Chunking (08:59) Practical Race Day Admin (10:17) Race Week Mindset (10:45) Kit List Drop Bags (11:36) Route Recon Strategy (12:28) Pre Race Headspace (13:50) Gratitude Inner Chimp (15:33) Tough Moments Tactics (16:40) Mental Rehearsal Framework (17:43) Share Your PTP Plan (18:52) Wrap Up Next Steps
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Listen in to todays conversation between Kriss and client Felipe. They talk strength training for marathon distance, when and how Olympic Lifting should be used by runners, as well as the gaps and risks that come with generic strength programs
00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:11 Why Olympic Lifts Matter 00:45 Risk Reward for Runners 02:23 Podcast Intro and Mission 03:03 Felipe Wants Explosiveness 04:21 Complexity and Load Management 05:36 Earn the Right to Barbell 06:29 Bridge with Dumbbells First 11:26 Marathon Goal Comes First 13:28 Generic Programs Are Dangerous 15:12 Timeline to Master Olympic Lifts 15:39 Respecting Intensity 16:24 Splitting Upper Body 17:10 Why Rows Matter 17:54 Marathon Volume Reality 19:48 Adjusting Strength Formula 21:26 Olympic Lifting Tradeoffs 22:23 Peak Week Simplification 23:50 Power Timing and Safety 27:00 Eight Week Plan
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In todays podcast, SFE client Laura kindly opened up to share her journey. Coming from a place of low energy availability which led to three stress fractures, Kriss and Laura talk about how she dealt with the reality that she was facing, managing her mindset and how the changes she has made has transformed her whole life, not just her running.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Meet Laura (01:09) Trail Running Origins (03:11) Breakthrough Results (03:46) Self Coaching Approach (04:51) Training Volume Reality (05:42) Overtraining Mindset (07:14) Stress Fracture Spiral (08:40) Making Training Sustainable (10:36) Recovery Reset Begins (13:34) Climbing Out of RED-S (15:18) Potential Unlocked (16:11) Timeline and Training Ramp (17:04) No Calorie Counting Approach (19:10) Carbs Beyond Training (21:55) Strength Training as Identity (24:06) Avoiding the Next Dip (25:07) Advice and Wrap Up
It's safe to say that most of us love to train, it's our passion, our lifestyle, even - our addiction. However if we don't approach our training with respect, logic and a level of physiological understanding we can quickly find ourselves walking a dangerous path.
Today Kriss reminds us that even though we want to push our bodies capabilities and see how far, how fast or how much we can go, we have to make sure that we balance this conscientiously.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Training Matters (02:02) Longevity And Sustainability (04:47) When Passion Turns Risky (06:05) Pillars Of Performance (07:55) What Sustainable Athletes Do (09:03) Nutrition Basics For Endurance (10:44) Recovery Drives Adaptation (11:27) High Mileage Trap (12:03) Influencer Veneer and Trauma (12:26) Sustainable Volume Basics (13:45) Recovery and Fuel Checks (14:18) Hormones and Blood Markers (15:38) Push Pull Training Psychology (16:42) RED-S and Injury Signals (17:45) Building a Full Plan (19:55) Individualized High Volume (22:13) Long Term Mindset Wrap
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"You have to have strong feet inside a great shoe"
Yet why is so little emphasis put on ensuring they are as strong as possible?
Today Kriss talks everything from foot injuries, to bunions, orthotics and expensive shoes. He also shares some easy drills that you can start to implement right away.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Feet Matter (01:22) Injuries and Foot History (02:12) Kinetic Chain Explained (02:52) Common Running Injuries (03:13) Why Feet Get Ignored (04:49) Daily Foot Training (06:05) Tools and Foot Drills (06:52) Mobility and Toe Control (07:32) Big Toe Load Breakdown (08:00) Fixable Not Hopeless (09:08) Foot Dexterity Checklist (09:40) Daily Barefoot Drill Routine (11:19) Footwear and Strong Feet (12:29) Screening From Ground Up (13:11) Trail Proof Foot Conditioning (14:49) Coaching Offer and Wrap Up
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Training power and speed isn't elite, it also shouldn't be ignored. Whatever your goals increasing our ability to produce power and speed are vital for not only successful performance but to prevent injury. Ignore that aspect of training and you're increasing your likelihood of a sudden injury where something goes 'bang' without warning.
Today Kriss shares how you can bring power and speed training into your daily routines and training sessions.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Speed Matters (01:24) Resilience and Longevity (02:27) Build a Strong Chassis (03:42) Aging and Force Tolerance (06:24) Quick Drills Before Runs (07:19) Gym Contrast Training (08:04) What Real Power Looks Like (08:46) Broad Jump Power (09:30) Depth Jumps Resilience (09:53) Why Runners Get Hurt (10:24) Earn Speed Training (12:17) Rehab With Plyos (14:03) Comprehensive Weekly Plan (15:19) Little And Often (16:38) Wrap Up And Q&A
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When you feel your running is going badly or you aren't seeing the times you want to, it's easy to feel disheartened.
Many of us will rely on external data to tell us how well training is going - HRV, pacing, watts etc, but this is not always helpful.
Today we discuss the other signs to look out for when assessing how your training is going.
You might be progressing more than you think...you just need to look a little deeper!
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Beyond Metrics (01:39) Qualitative Training Signals (03:28) Strength and Nutrition Feedback (03:49) Signs You're Back (04:23) Avoiding Demotivation (05:07) Rebuilding After Injury (05:43) Confidence Through Strength Work (06:52) Key Strength Qualities (07:26) Nutrition Check In (07:39) Nutrition as a Safety Net (08:27) Accountability Beyond Sessions (09:55) Stacking Wins Across Training (10:42) Stop Chasing Daily Data (12:05) Signs You're Back at Best (13:54) Momentum Through Life Stress (14:57) Lifestyle Lens and Coaching (16:18) Wrap Up and Listener Qs
When runners get injured it can be a long and frustrating process. Many flirt between multiple treatments and change every possible variable in search of an answer.
But until you can honestly say that you have looked into the levels of strength and conditioning throughout your body, you haven't tried it all.
Working through a logical and comprehensive screening process should be your priority and that's why we've designed our 14 Day Free Trial. To be honest we wish we'd done it sooner - so many of you are finally getting clarity and answers to your pain and frustration. Find out more here - https://www.strengthforendurance.com/start-your-14-day-trial (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:41) Root Cause of Injuries (01:23) Why Rehab Alone Fails (01:56) Movement Screening Basics (02:38) Free Video Analysis Offer (03:14) Imbalances and Weak Links (04:52) Build Athletic Confidence (05:32) Why Pros Stay Healthy (08:18) Strength as Non Negotiable (11:18) How to Start Today (13:17) Final Call to Action (14:31) Wrap Up and Listener Qs
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When it comes to injury resiliency and building long term running performance, hill work is a fundamental element.
Many runners often fall short in this area and maybe because of where they live or convenience, the majority of their running is mostly done on flat ground.
But if we want to bring the next level of conditioning to our tendons, ligaments and muscles, having a regular dose of incline and decline work is going to be really important. Even more so if you are training for races or events where the elevation is significant.
In todays episode Kriss talks about seeking out elevation with intent, but also ways to recreate it artificially when access to the hills is limited.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Elevation Matters (01:14) Eccentric Load Reality (01:39) Training Without Mountains (03:06) Hill Work Weekly Habit (04:30) Choosing Gradient Safely (05:07) Hill Interval Dosage (05:55) Don't Skip Descents (07:01) Repetition Builds Resilience (07:32) Intensity Over Volume (08:20) Strength Work Alternatives (09:19) Modern Leg Tolerance (10:08) Dosage Over Romance (11:14) Mountain Leg Add Ons (12:15) Why Descents Scare Us (13:11) City Runner Elevation Plan (14:50) Pedestal This Training (16:14) Injury Proof Intensity (16:56) Non Negotiable Skill Work (17:54) Wrap Up And Feedback
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What's the secret to maintaining a highly active training lifestyle?
Leearning how to manage your training load. What do we mean? What does this look like?
Tune in to this episode to find out more.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Training Load Matters (01:36) The Template Trap (02:32) Overtraining and Breakdown (03:24) What Makes Training Sustainable (04:37) Can You Say No (06:29) Real Personalization vs Marketing (08:00) Adjusting Sessions to Real Life (08:35) Coach Check Ins and Nonlinear Progress (09:33) Chronic Fatigue Warning Signs (10:43) Find Your Training Threshold (11:48) Audit Your Week Holistically (12:30) Adjust Sessions To Thrive (13:10) Coach Feedback Loop (15:09) Break The Boom Bust Cycle (16:10) Why Touchpoints Matter (19:49) Ego Driven Programs Trap (21:27) Build Long Term Behaviors
When you're working towards a goal - be it to overcome an injury or achieve a particular result or time, you naturally want to do everything possible for a successful outcome. But many endurance athletes innocently hinder their progress by making some simple mistakes in their weekly training program. Listen in to find out how to avoid this mistake and maximise the sessions that really matter.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Key Sessions Matter (02:22) Stop Diluting Training (03:35) Earn The Intensity (05:39) Warmup And Fueling (08:27) Freshness Prevents Injury (08:58) Make Hard Days Standalone (10:28) Strip Back The Noise (13:39) Compounding Weekly Wins (14:31) Wrap Up And Contact
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Behaviours, routines and mental skills that are just part of our day to day life, can be hugely beneficial at times of injury, illness or setback. But having the ability to call on these skills at challenging times can transform the way you cope both mentally and physically. Listen in as Kriss shares a very current and honest account of the skills he's calling upon personally to get him through his recent cancer diagnosis and treatment journey.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Personal Health Update (02:26) Chemo Reality Check (03:26) Training Mindset Framework (04:27) Coping With Low Days (06:05) Recovery Habits In Action (07:21) Food Aversion Workarounds (08:40) Injury Mindset Lessons (09:23) Double Down on Recovery (10:01) Return to Training Safely (10:39) Recovery Is Active (11:10) Purpose and Daily Routine (11:57) Flip the Narrative (13:25) Practice What You Preach (14:39) Facing Treatment Anxiety (15:14) Why the Trained Mindset Wins (16:22) Final Reflections and Thanks
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We could be lead to believe that nutrition is well covered in the endurance world. We're more clued up than ever with the majority of runners regularly stocking up on their gels, chews and hydration tablets.
But this isn't where most fall short.
It's in the day to day nutritional behaviours where it's really affecting athletes the most - with underfueling having a significant and dangerous impact on the rate of injury and poor long term health.
Making sure we have enough energy available to show up and train everyday is vital, yet why do so many miss the mark?
Listen in as Kriss discusses this more.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Fueling High Volume Training (01:11) Routine Nutrition Gaps (02:13) Low Energy Availability Risks (03:33) Mindset And Education (04:15) Injury Warning Signs (05:47) Simple Calorie Upgrades (06:34) Athlete Case Study (08:21) Respecting Body Image (09:13) Holistic Athlete Audit (09:59) Fueling For The Weekend (10:37) Consistency Over Perfection (11:28) Bonks Injuries And Reality (12:24) Macros And Glycogen Basics (13:39) Lifestyle Complexity Coaching (14:32) Nutrition Equals Performance (15:52) Recovery Sleep And Hunger (16:22) Gamifying Better Habits (16:58) Closing And Listener Qs
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Many of us will have spent money on a running analysis, bike fit or swim stroke correction - in the hope that it'll solve our injury problems or improve our performance significantly.
The tech is impressive, the data thorough and the cost reflects it.
However many of us come away none the wiser.
We get told what we need to do - but these new positions or technique changes can be hard to implement when fatigued or over longer durations of time and we end up going back to our old ways
Listen in as we discuss how to get the most from the analysis you've recieved
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Mechanics Matter (00:53) The Analysis Industry (01:52) Strength Missing Link (03:41) Why Cues Fail Late (05:13) Real World Weaknesses (06:37) Simple Drills Anywhere (07:04) Using Gait As Baseline (07:57) Avoid Smoke And Mirrors (09:10) What To Demand From Coaches (09:39) Run Economy Under Fatigue (09:59) Form Cues and Gait Cycle (10:23) Warmup Drills for Resilience (10:56) Strength Builds Confidence (11:31) Injury History and Weak Links (12:16) Maintenance Prevents Breakdowns (13:13) You Are an Athlete (14:39) Individualized Strength and Ratios (15:54) Pros Do the Basics (16:38) Sustainable Training Model (17:03) Wrap Up and Listener Questions
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Can we compare our bodies to machines? It's definitely a topic for debate. But if we think about fuelling, servicing and using gears correctly it makes logical sense. Listen in as Kriss explains more... (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) You Are a Machine (01:16) Romance vs Metrics (01:57) Fixing Inefficiency (03:07) Build the Engine (03:37) Train All Gears (04:35) Add Intensity Safely (06:28) Service Your Body (07:33) Weekly Mobility Checks (08:50) Strength as Maintenance (09:25) Weekly Body Check Ins (10:13) Preventing Injury Through Servicing (10:50) Fueling For Big Weekends (12:40) Upgrade Nutrition Quality (14:00) Coaching Examples In Practice (15:15) Train Gears And Fix Niggles (16:54) Sustainable Performance Mindset (18:17) Final Food For Thought
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I've heard it often - someone tells me they have a knee injury, but their hip has also been hurting and also their ankle. So what came first, are they linked and which one should your focus on treating first.
Listen in as we delve deeper into this topic.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Injury Loop Problem (01:31) Symptoms vs Root Cause (02:03) Whole Body Connections (04:12) Assess Athleticism (05:44) Movement Tests Checklist (07:17) Build Strength Standards (08:12) Strip Back the Noise (09:29) Why Symptoms Bounce Around (12:05) Life Phases and Rebuild (12:46) Client Example Knee Fix (14:15) Unpack Injuries Fast (15:03) Wrap Up and Outro
It can be easy to think that strength training can only be done effectively in the gym environment, with access to weights and machines. But this is absolutely not the case and at SFE we've seen the success first hand.
Listen in as Kriss discusses more about adjusting your training depending on where you are, how to decide what you need to work on and what equipment you have available.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Strength Gets Skipped (01:30) Gym Is a Luxury (02:24) Train Anywhere Toolkit (04:03) Strength Drives Performance (05:11) Adjust to Your Lifestyle (06:36) Any Environment Works (07:17) Mobility and Imbalances (08:28) Hybrid Program Examples (09:58) Minimum Effective Exercises (13:07) No More Excuses (15:38) Remove Barriers Get Help (16:43) Wrap Up and Outro
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Kriss gives an honest review of his first 100km and how almost 10 years on, that experience shaped the way he works with clients to achieve their own biggest feats of endurance.
(00:00) Podcast Intro (00:41) Why This 100K Story (01:12) Race Setup And Conditions (02:21) Lesson One Naivety (04:29) Coaching Takeaways Planning (05:41) Lesson Two Body Ego (06:24) Old Injuries Resurface (08:27) Lesson Three Pacing (09:38) Reality Check on Pacing (09:59) Equipment Mistakes and Lessons (11:15) Practice Your Race Kit (12:37) Rushing the Training Block (13:32) Nutrition Planning Gone Wrong (14:59) Race Day Chaos and Finish (15:34) Why Ultra Prep Is Complex (17:18) Kokoda Challenge Recommendation (18:01) Coaching Motivation From Failure (18:41 Final Thoughts and Listener Q&A
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We've all been guilty of it - said we're going to do something, but never actually got round to doing it.
And this is so common in our busy lives where we're we feel like we have an endless list of 'to-dos' with no time to actually do them.
They same can happen when it comes to integrating better habits, making changes or behaving different around our training, S&C, nutrition, hydration, recovery or rehab.
In todays episode Kriss discusses how we can better go about putting our intentions into action.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:41) Good Intentions Problem (02:08) Information Overload (02:43) Small Upgrades Big Gains (03:32) Physical Habits Integration (05:14) Accountability Systems (07:19) Nutrition Fueling Consistency (09:32) Recovery Deload Planning (11:27) Stress Life Adjustments (13:30) Habit Stacking Framework (14:09) Wrap Up And Next Steps (14:52) Listener Questions And Reviews
Most runners will have a variety of run sessions scheduled throughout their training week; the long run, hills, track, interval, tempo ...there are many different options and what we call them will vary from runner to runner.
But beyond the name, how does our approach differ? Are we conscious about the task in hand - the aim of each session? And how good are we at sticking to those intentions?
Listen in as Kriss delves a bit deeper into approaching each session
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Session Intent Matters (01:44) Types of Runs Overview (02:47) Zone 2 Easy Runs (04:05) Rebuilding Confidence After Injury (04:53) Ultra Mindset and Fatigue Form (06:16) Midweek Easy Run Cues (06:47) Intervals for Speed and Resilience (08:20) Why Intensity Builds Resilience (09:06) Intervals for Injury Proofing (09:33) Weekend Long Runs Purpose (10:12) Trail Skills Fueling Gear (10:48) Terrain Elevation Repeats (11:39) Personalize Objectives and Fix Weaknesses (13:25) Session Intent and 3 Run Types (14:52) Wrap Up and Listener Questions
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What does the word personalised mean to you?
Personalised means a great deal more than just subjectively defining your level of ability, how far you would like to run, how fast you would like to run and how many sessions you want to run each week.
These are ego metrics.
The truth is personalised means exactly that - it's personal to you.
Each and every one of you is wonderfully unique with multiple good and bad chapters that have shaped you up to this point. To disregrad or not even acknoledge these chapters removes the ability to coach with a personalised approach. Listen in as Kriss shows you what to look for what it comes to personalised coaching
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) What Personalized Means (01:27) Apps Diluting Coaching (02:24) Injury Risks And Data (03:42) Better Intake Questions (05:09) Real Coaching In Practice (06:46) HRV And Symptom Chasing (08:03) Lifestyle And Deloads (10:08) Beyond Basic Metrics (12:58) Hormones And Long Term Health (13:39) Wrap Up And Listener Call
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When you are working through your strength sessions, how present are you?
Do you tend to go through the motions, ticking off each exercises without much thought?
For many of us we focus on the the weight, counting the reps and sets and scrolling through our phone or chatting during our rest periods.
But if we really want to see real progress from our strength training, being more aware of the quality of each exercise you are doing is going to be key.
Are you symmetrical? Are you holding good form? Where do you start to fatigue?
Listen in as Kriss highlights some key things to focus on. (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:47) Eccentric Control Basics (01:50) Running Form Under Fatigue (02:24) Quality Over Reps (03:39) Mirrors and Video Feedback (04:56) Drills for Better Mechanics (06:08) Strength Training Organizes You (07:31) Keep Quality During Run Blocks (09:19) Group Training Pitfalls (10:06) Weekly Quality Checklist (11:53) Wrap Up and Call to Action
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We're all aware by now (if you've listened to me enough), that training and performing successfully month after month, takes more than just following sessions on a spreadsheet.
It takes flexibility, adjustments, feedback and constant communication.
And the reason so many fail to achieve consistency, risk overtraining and get hit with injury, is because the right questions aren't being asked on a regular basis, whether its by a coach or to themselves.
In todays episode we highlights 5 great questions that should be regularly asked in order to manage the longterm health and wellness of our athletes.
(00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Five Training Questions (02:44) Question One Strength Training (03:46) Building Strength Habits (05:24) Question Two Blood Testing (06:12) Blood Markers And Hormones (07:45) Question Three Deload And Rest (08:26) Deloads and Recovery (10:10) Autonomy Over Blind Plans (10:44) Fueling for Training Load (12:30) Fit Training to Life (13:59) Five Questions Recap (14:35) Sustainable Progress Mindset (16:12) Review and Reassess Often (16:58) Closing and Listener Call
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Many of us will admit that we use training to de-stress, an outlet that we need in order to get away from the stresses of daily life. However is that always the right thing to do?
In todays episode we're joined by Dr. Bernadette Dancy (Stress Management Coach) who has been studying the science and psychology of stress, health and human performance for over 15 years.
We talk about:
What stress is? Why we need stress - but also how dangerous it can be Heart Rate Variability - is it a useful metric? Measure stress and adjusting your training accordingly (00:00) Podcast intro (02:40) Stress basics explained (05:12) Recovery over stress (06:21) Training load reality (07:55) Sleep and adaptation (11:08) Beyond the numbers (12:42) Measuring stress well (19:50) HRV and the vagus (22:53) Trends not triggers (26:18) X-ray of your life (28:41) Tracking Recovery Trends (31:12) Stress And Getting Sick (32:05) Self Awareness Adjustments (33:21) HRV App Recommendation (37:00) Why Stress Breaks Training (39:33) Four Pillars Framework (43:28) Exercise As Coping Tool (47:04) Olympian Burnout Case (53:00) Where To Find Bernie
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Weekly club sessions are a staple for many runners, however as coaches we also see first-hand that they can have their downsides when approached in the wrong way. Listen in as Kriss discusses what to consider when it comes to your club sessions, how to get the most of them and also reduce the associated risks.
(00:00) Welcome to Strength for Endurance (Podcast Intro) (00:41) Why Club & Group Training Sessions Matter (02:42) The Upside: Motivation, Community, and Consistency (03:47) The Downside: Redlining, Overreaching, and Injury Risk (05:26) Tip #1 — Preparation: Warm-Up & Mobility Before You Join the Pack (08:22) Post-session downregulation: don't skip the cool-down (08:37) Prepping before you leave: your own warm-up checklist (09:10) Drop the ego: earn the right to push the pace (10:45) Returning from injury: accept deconditioning & choose the right group (11:40) Quarterback your training: communicate with coaches & manage group sessions (13:58) Respect the environment: track/peloton intensity and load management (15:35) Individualize the dose: consistency, long-term progress & injury prevention (17:21) Wrap-up: the 3 key points for thriving in group training
What do you think about when you're out training ? Often its nothing, other times everything - and running, cycling, swimming, hiking etc can be a great way to calm your thoughts. But how many of you are periodically using your inner dialogue to help you recalibrate your efficiency and economy?
Listen in to find out exactly what Kriss means and how it can transform your sessions ...
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Importance of Run Mechanics (01:41) Common Training Errors and Their Impact (02:45) Understanding and Analyzing Run Mechanics (04:16) The Role of Visual Feedback in Running (06:14) Key Coaching Cues for Efficient Running (07:42) The Power of Inner Dialogue During Runs (10:27) Integrating Strength and Conditioning with Running (16:26) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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We've spoken in depth about low energy availability or RED'S in past episodes. Yet even though awareness of the topic is greater, it's still affceting too many athletes and this shouldn't be the case.
Listen in as Kriss shares everything from warning signs and reasons why you might fall into low energy availability to avoiding it, overcoming it and getting back to your best health and performance.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) Understanding Low Energy Availability (01:03) Personal Experiences and Expertise (01:31) Strategies to Navigate Low Energy Availability (07:32) The Role of Nutrition in Endurance Training (11:03) The Importance of Consistent Nutrition (11:23) Understanding Recovery and Adaptation (12:41) The Role of Hormones in Training (16:13) Psychological Aspects of Training (16:49) Addressing Disordered Eating (18:01) The Consequences of Ignoring Health (18:32) Empowering Through Education (20:07) Balancing Training and Nutrition (22:54) The Future of Personalized Training (23:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In todays episode Kriss breaks down how at SFE we've helped multiple individuals successfully return from stress fractures and bone stress injuries, to training and racing with confidence (up to and over distances of 100miles).
This has not come from just considering a running program or how far or fast to run, it's come from having a much wider and detailed conversation around nutrition, recovery and how you are balancing your overall training load.
Listen in as Kriss shares his knowledge and experience of this topic.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Understanding Bone Stress Injuries (01:40) Preventing Recurrence of Bone Stress Injuries (04:05) The Role of Nutrition and Recovery (07:43) Addressing Training Errors and Mismanagement (10:00) Rehabilitation and Return to Running (11:13) Understanding Load Tolerance (11:37) Reintroducing Running: Low Dose, High Frequency (12:25) Importance of Strength and Conditioning (13:17) Balancing Training and Recovery (15:00) Managing Training Load and Nutrition (15:36) Addressing Injury Sites and Training Adjustments (16:09) Avoiding the Romanticism of Running (16:49) Building Resilience and Preventing Future Injuries (21:01) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Are you training for a marathon this year?
Whether it's your first or your 25th, naturally we all want to do well; get to the start line in one piece and then have the best race possible.
But we all know it's not that simple, and for many of us the journey to race day can bring a rollercoaster of highs and lows, including getting injured.
So how can we minimise the risk of injury in when it comes to training for a marathon? In todays episode Kriss shares 5 key tips to preventing setback.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) Key Insights for Marathon Training (02:13) Group Training Sessions: Risk vs Reward (07:10) Importance of Strength and Conditioning (08:16) Managing Training Load and Deloading (09:06) Managing Training Load (10:17) Avoiding Fictional Numbers (12:22) Setting Realistic Goals (13:13) Building Consistency (15:55) Final Thoughts and Engagement
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It's common to have periods of time in our lives where training takes a back seat, whether its due to sickness, injury, work or family commitments. But it's how you come back to training, how you reintroduce training volume and intensity that really matters. Too hard, too soon and it's not uncommon for 'the wheels to fall off'. But approached the right way with patience, strategy and gradual progression you'll be back to feeling like yourself in no time. Listen in as Kriss shares his thoughts on this topic
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Challenge of Restarting Training (01:10) Managing Expectations and Mindset (01:52) Practical Steps for Easing Back into Training (03:03) Adjusting Intensity and Frequency (04:19) Reestablishing Routines and Habits (07:59) Individualized Approach to Training Cycles (08:39) Adjusting Training Post-Injury (08:56) Finding Middle Ground with a Coach (09:42) Rebuilding After a Setback (10:25) Confidence in Training (11:53) Importance of Technique and Form (13:47) Psychological Resilience in Training (14:52) Consistency and Long-Term Goals (15:41) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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One of the most common mistakes we see runners make is innocently dropping their strength and conditioning as their running volume and intensity increases. This leaves the individual 'hoping' that their body will be able to tolerate the ever increasing demands and carry them through the rest of the year. Unfortunately more often than not this leads to overtraining, and injuries start to creep in. Listen in to todays episode as Kriss breaks down what this relationship between S&C and running looks like and how to maintain your strength work, whilst manipulating the doseage, volume and type of exercises to support your running goals.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Common Problems in the Running Community (01:03) The Importance of Strength Training (02:10) Maintaining Strength Year-Round (02:58) Integrating Strength Training into Your Routine (05:15) Building a Strong Foundation (08:12) Adapting Training to Your Lifestyle (11:49) Preventing Injuries and Ensuring Consistency (14:05) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Cross training can often be one of the most under-utilised variables within an endurance training plan and something many of us could integrate more. Why?
Managing training load, preventing injury, increasing aerobic capcity, speed, power and strength - cross training can provide an ideal environment for performance gains when integrated appropriately.
Listen in as Kriss shares a few considerations when adding cross training into your program.
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:40) The Importance of Cross Training (01:20) Benefits and Variations of Cross Training (01:50) Integrating Cross Training into Your Routine (03:43) Specific Cross Training Activities (09:40) Dosage and Balance in Cross Training (12:50) Year-Round Cross Training Strategies (14:21) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Todays guest Taylor Doyle joined us at SFE with the goal of riding The Pan Celtic Magnum Opus (2024), a self-navigated cycling challenge taking riders through Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Isle of Man, Cornwall and Brittany - a distance of over 2000miles.
Building strength for this goal event had it's own challenges - New to strength and conditioning, a recent ACL rupture and her life 'on the road' meant her training sessions were rarely ever in the same place.
But Taylor's consistency and hard work were rewarded as she took the womens crown for this gruelling race.
Today Kriss catches up with Taylor as she prepares for The Atlas Mountain Race in February, a fixed route, unsupported, single-stage cycling race in Morroco covering a distance of approximately 1350km, 25,000m of climbing and 8 days to complete.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Catching Up with Taylor: Unique Adventures and Upcoming Challenges (01:03) The Atlas Mountain Race: An Ultra-Distance Cycling Challenge (02:45) Training and Preparation: Overcoming Setbacks and Building Strength (04:53) Balancing Work and Training: The Life of a Remote Media Manager (07:36) The Journey to Ultra-Distance Racing: From Injury to Triumph (16:09) Sustainable Racing: Plastic-Free and Conscious Consumption (22:17) Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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Many of you will have days where you are doing more that one training session. Maybe you're a multisport athlete, you might be doubling up your S&C with something else or you're looking to build running volume for some longer distance events.
Today we look a little closer at how to go about these double days effectively. What your fuelling looks like, the intensity of the sessions, the importance of individualising your approach and of course how to adjust your strength training accordingly.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Mastering the Double Training Day (01:29) Key Considerations for Double Training Days (03:42) Prioritizing and Sequencing Your Training (08:26) The Importance of Recovery and Fueling (12:14) Adjusting Strength Training for High Volume Days (14:02) Weekly Structure and Individualized Approach (15:30) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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These days we have an abundance of information and ideas available at our finger tips, especially if you use social media channels or Youtube.
But often it can be hard to know who to trust and what information is actually relevant to you.
In todays episode Kriss discusses this in more detail and explains why developing your own 'information filter' will benefit your training, injury recovery and performance.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Should You Copy Exercises from Social Media? (00:58) Benefits and Risks of Social Media Exercises (03:03) Evaluating the Source and Suitability of Exercises (04:27) Progressions and Individualization in Training (11:08) The Importance of Fundamentals and Consistency (14:46) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement
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As humans we're creatures of habit.
We find something we like, it works and we stick to it.
This is great.....until it's not. Plateau hits or improvements stall and we can even find ourselves going backwards.
But often we overlook that it might be our approach that needs changing. Today Kriss discusses the signs to look out for - signs it's time for change…..change for the better.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Identifying Key Signs for Program Change (01:39) Lack of Progress and Plateauing (04:23) Dealing with Pain and Reoccurring Injuries (07:11) Boredom and Lack of Motivation (09:26) Adapting to Lifestyle and Goal Changes (12:19) The Importance of Stimulus and Challenge (14:18) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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If you've been listening to this channel for a while now you'll know were big believers in having a individualised approach to your training.
So exercises that are showcased as "the best…..the number one exercise…..the only exercise for…." always need be approached with a bit of caution and logic.
However there are some strengthexercise that really ARE great for the majority of individuals, and through our 15+ years of coaching here at SFE have been used to test to develop the strength and performance of hundreds of athletes.
Listen in as Kriss shares 5 of his favourite, and most utilised exercises he uses when working with clients, give them a go and let us know how you get on.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Best Bang for Your Buck Exercises (02:31) Exercise 1: Lateral Box Step Up (04:52) Exercise 2: Elevated Single Leg Glute Bridge (06:28) Exercise 3: Heel Elevated Goblet Squat (09:00) Exercise 4: Kneeling Banded Wood Chop (11:14) Exercise 5: Low Level Plyometric Drill (14:28) Conclusion and Final Tips
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We've all been there - you've woken up and things don't feel 100%, maybe your calf is niggling, you're feeling exhausted after a big week at work and minimal sleep or you feeling like you're coming down with something.
Most of us will have that little voice inside us that say's "Should I train today?"
But how do you make the decision whether to pull back or push on through?
Listen in as Kriss works through these scenarios.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Dilemma: To Train or Not to Train? (01:30) Understanding Risk vs. Reward in Training (03:22) The Importance of Adjusting Your Training (04:57) Listening to Your Body's Signals (06:56) Adapting Training to Life's Demands (09:00) Consistency Over Intensity (14:04) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Two of the most important elements of training that often get ignored - How you warm up and recover from every training session. These are non-negotiables that'll help to prevent injury, move past injury, improve your skill set and develop power, speed and endurance. But they are often neglected due to being time poor or not fully understanding what the best exercises are.
In todays episode Kriss explain how having a short, effective warm up and recovery routine that you can do daily will help to move the needle towards to injury or performance goals
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Overcoming Injuries and Plateaus (02:03) The Importance of Warmup Routines (02:23) Addressing Imbalances and Weaknesses (03:37) Consistency in Warmup and Recovery (06:46) Tailoring Warmup to Individual Needs (09:22) Effective Recovery Strategies (12:04) Integrating Warmup and Recovery into Daily Life (13:04) Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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For many of us in the endurance community the sports we love to do are central to our lifestyles, they are part of our every day and the thought of an off season can be fairly daunting.
Today Kriss looks at why the 'off season' (or period of significant de-load as he likes to call it) is so important, how it can be managed and why it varies from person to person.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Understanding the Off-Season (01:19) Key Considerations for Off-Season Training (02:59) Adjusting Training Intensity and Volume (04:30) Mental and Physical Recovery Strategies (06:25) Planning Your Off-Season (09:35) Embracing the Off-Season (12:35) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement
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One of the biggest miscinceptions amongst endurance athletes is the notion that you do not need to develop upper body strength for running and cycling performance. Listen in as Kriss dispells this myth and showcases the significant performance gains that can be achieved from being stronger through your upper body.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Importance of Upper Body Strength in Endurance Sports (01:50) Common Misconceptions and the Need for Upper Body Strength (06:55) Practical Exercises to Build Upper Body Strength (09:47) Integrating Upper Body Strength into Your Routine (13:06) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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When rehabilitating an injury, one of the most important variables to be managing is the amount of training you're continuing to do.
This variable will literally make or break the success of your recovery, as too little of the necessary work won't create enough stimulus and too much will likely overload you.
Listen in as Kriss discusses the balance necessary to optimise rehab, the pysychological toll it can take and the need for accountability during this process.
(00:00) Introduction to Training Load Management (00:59) Psychological Aspects and Professional Guidance (01:57) Understanding Your Current Training Load (03:20) Consultation and Personalized Training Plans (05:03) Creating Action Plans and Maintaining Activity (11:46) The Importance of Feedback and Accountability (13:12) Adapting and Progressing Through Injuries (18:02) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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GLP-1 weightloss medication has seen a surge of popularity within the general population over the last few years, and has so far shown success for many individuals seeking weightloss.
But the desire for significant weightloss might not be the first thing you think of when working with endurance athletes, runners, cyclists and triathletes.
However as our guest today Nicola Marsh explains, her work as a Registered Dietician and Sports Nutritionist has seen a high increase in the number of athletes utilising this drug without understanding the implications and risks it might have. Listen in as Kriss and Nicola discuss this in more detail.
(00:00) Introduction to the Podcast (00:40) Meet Nicola: Dietician and Sports Nutritionist (02:11) Exploring GLP-1 Medications (04:07) The Impact of Weight Loss Injections (06:51) Concerns and Consequences of GLP-1 Usage (11:34) The Psychological and Physiological Effects (15:09) Balancing Performance and Health (18:55) The Complexity of Body Image and Weight Management (28:00) Navigating Body Image and Unsolicited Comments (29:26) Challenges in Coaching and Training (31:48) Supporting Clients on Weight Loss Injections (33:40) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (45:55) Health and Weight: Unpacking the Complex Relationship (48:29) Advocating for Holistic Health Support (49:52) Connecting with Nicola Marsh and Upcoming Events
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Zone 2, steady state training is deceptive.
If you’re someone who wants to run long, you’ll know that building your aerobic engine is an essentail part of your training.
But what many people don’t understand is that they also need to build resilience in their body.
And this comes by incorporating qualities like power, speed and intensity into your training. The body builds strength in response to a stimulus, so If you're not applying enough load and force through theres not enough stimilus.
This is why we see so many injuries in endurance sport, because often the body doesn’t match the engine. Listen in as Kriss explains this in more detail.
(00:00) The Biggest Lie in Endurance Training (00:47) The Downregulation Trap (01:40) The Importance of Intensity (02:37) Combating Training Plateaus (03:42) Integrating Strength and Conditioning (05:11) Personalized Training Programs (06:24) The Role of Recovery and Adaptation (12:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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We’ve all heard the saying, but what does it mean when it comes to our training?
Listen in as Kriss breaks down numerous examples of where people thought they were doing the right thing, but in fact were missing the clear details that allowed them to get back on track and see improvements quuickly.
(00:00) Introduction: The Devil is in the Details (00:08) Understanding Endurance Performance Challenges (01:36) The Importance of Individualized Training Programs (02:48) Identifying and Addressing Weaknesses (04:48) The Role of Detailed Movement Analysis (08:49) The Future of Coaching and Personalized Feedback (14:33) Conclusion: Embracing the Details for Success
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A very talented athlete, Amy has been an SFE member for a number of years now. After navigating a number of setbacks during this time, she has successfully built herself back up to to being able to take on the Lakeland 100 this year, shaving an impressive 8+ hours off her previous attempt. Listen in to this emotional but inspiring story, that many of you will relate to - navigating the highs and lows of endurance sport, injury, and ultimately coming out the other side stronger, smarter and ready to take on more in the future.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Meet Amy: A Journey of Endurance (01:29) Amy's Early Running Adventures (02:36) Transition to Trail Running (04:50) Joining the Running Club and Ultra Distances (06:17) Winning Races and Increasing Training (07:18) Health Issues and Misdiagnosis (08:33) The Impact of Overtraining (10:37) Seeking Professional Help (15:48) Understanding the Root Causes (27:27) Understanding Energy Deficiency (28:43) Navigating Injuries and Recovery (31:32) Returning to Competition (32:49) Overcoming Fears and Setting New Goals (36:49) Challenges and Setbacks (45:00) Executing the Best Race (49:43) Lessons Learned and Future Plans
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Kriss is joined again by Stu Holliday, Sport & Exercise Psychologist from Endurance Mind Coaching.
Stu works with a range of clients of all abilities, has worked with a number of clients here at SFE and currently supports the British Olympic Swimming Team. You can find out more about Stu’s background by revisiting the first episode we did with Stu here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0m2FmlKm5Cqa2dvIl4v7jW?si=e56c69f98e9e4f89
Today he’s back to talk about the importance of consistency when it comes to mental training and the benefit of using tune up races in preparation for big events - some great takeaways!
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Meet the Expert: Sport and Exercise Psychologist (02:13) Race Preparation and Event Strategy (03:32) The Importance of Mental Training in Endurance Sports (08:01) Balancing Life and Training for Endurance Athletes (14:25) Practical Tools and Techniques for Mental Toughness (33:13) Conclusion and How to Get in Touch
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Are you someone who has found running at a later stage?
If so, did you grow up playing any other sports?
Will you previous sporting history matter in terms of your future running potential, training tolerance or resistance to injury?
Tune in as Kriss discusses the importance of considering this in more detail and what you need to factor in when starting running later on. (0:00) Intro & Podcast Purpose (0:39) Did You Play Sports Growing Up? (1:22) Why Athletic History Matters (2:03) Starting Endurance Sports Later in Life (2:43) Building a Foundation for Training (3:44) The Role of Strength & Conditioning (4:55) Comparing Athletic vs. Non-Athletic Backgrounds (6:18) Injury Risks & Imbalances (7:30) How to Assess Your Strengths (8:35) Building Resilience for Endurance (10:10) Chris’s Personal Experience (14:46) Listener Q&A & Outro
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Hip pain spans a wide range of causes, levels of severity and recovery timelines. From chronic overuse injuries to acute trauma, and contributing factors including low energy availability and excess volumes of endurance training - issues around the hip are complex.
In todays episode Kriss deep dives into his coaching experience and importantly the success that the team at SFE have had when supporting clients with hip pain.
Kriss shares a range of few clients stories - how they’ve gone about navigating and overcoming setbacks that have plagued individuals for many years.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Understanding Hip Pain in Endurance Sports (01:44) Common Hip Injuries and Their Impact (03:16) Rehabilitation and Recovery Strategies (04:46) Case Studies and Success Stories (07:54) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (10:55) Developing a Personalized Training Program (15:36) Integrating Rehabilitation into Daily Life (21:39) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Long time SFE member Peter is passionate about ultra distance adventures - whether it’s hiking, cycling, skiing or running.
Today he joins us to talk about his most recent challenge - The Haute Route Pyrenees, which traverses the Pyrenees from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean Coast.
Peters planned route would take him along 840km of varying terrain, include 60,000m of elevation, and take a predicted 60 days.
However like many great adventure, you have to respond to the conditions that are thrown your way.
From high temperatures, storms, having to navigate the effects of glacial erosion and the boulder fields that came as a result, Peter shares his journey - the highlights and the challenges.
Kriss asks him about his go to food choices, his meticulous ’spreadsheet’ planning and how his body is recovering now he’s home.
An inspirational journey, thank you for sharing it with us.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Peter's Route Pyrenees Adventure Overview (01:45) Challenges and Experiences on the Route (03:01) Navigating the Central Pyrenees (04:10) Adjustments and Decision Making (08:19) Physical and Mental Toll (11:16) Post-Adventure Recovery (22:20) Lessons Learned and Future Plans (28:45) Conclusion and What's Next for Peter
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A pro-activate approach to lower back & SI Joint pain
If you've ever experienced lower back pain or SI Joint pain you'll know how debilitating it can be.
It can halt your training and any progress you have made in it’s tracks - and seemingly out of the blue.
It’s time to flip your mindset and restore confidence in your body.
In todays episode Kriss talks us through the logical and successful approach he has taken many clients through over the years, enabling them to do what they love without fear.
(00:00) Introduction to SI Joint Pain (02:51) Personal Experience with Injuries (05:20) Understanding the Root Causes (08:19) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (11:44) Developing a Personalized Approach (16:23) Consistency and Accountability (24:33) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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We’ve got a great episode for you today, as Kriss is joined by recently crowned National Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion, Phil Pearce.
Phil has had a fascinating journey up to this point, that has been built upon raw talent, pure grit and sheer determination.
Being self coached, chasing Strava segments and riding ‘all out’ on his commute to work - his results started to get noticed by British Cycling and just 2 years into riding competitvely was asked to attend the 2016 Olympic Test Event in Rio de Janeiro.
It’s such an organic and inspiring story of someone who just loves to ride - but like many of us does so whilst also juggling full time work and being present for his young family.
(00:00) Introduction and Welcoming Phil (00:37) Phil's Early Cycling Journey (01:36) Transition to Mountain Bike Trials (03:40) Discovering Strava and Competitive Racing (08:20) Rising Through the Ranks (11:15) Chasing the Olympic Dream (13:30) Setbacks and Reflections (28:02) Playful Competitiveness (28:47) Adult Sports Day Memories (29:41) Strength and Conditioning Routine (30:46) Unique Training Techniques (34:53) Overcoming Injuries (39:16) Balancing Family and Training (48:32) Consistency and Mental Toughness (49:33) Looking Ahead to the Next Season
Many of us will have jobs that are physically demanding in their nature from gardeners and builders, to farmers and hospitality staff, the list goes on...
High step counts, repetitive physical tasks or constant lifting - this type of work places a high demand on our body.
So are we considering this load when we undertake a high volume endurance training program?
Some of the best endurance athletes we've worked with have been manual workers, but I’ve also seen a lot of burnout and injury as a result.
It’s not a question of can it be done, but more how it can be done to thrive in all aspects of your life.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Real-Life Stories: The Ultra Distance Athlete (01:31) The Importance of Quantifying Training Load (02:12) Challenges Faced by Manual Laborers (05:40) Addressing Mobility and Previous Injuries (09:41) Tailoring Training Programs for Individual Needs (11:45) The Role of Nutrition and Hydration (14:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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In the majority of other sports, S&C is an equally valued component of athletic performance. The associated benefits it has on performance and the biggest risks if not.
So why in the broad spectrum of endurance sport is S&C still so diluted and undervalued?
Following a recent ultra-running “masterclas"s, where the experienced presenter downplayed the need for S&C into one 20 minute session a week - is this really what it’s come to?
In a community of people who are pushing their bodies to extremes on trails, road or in the mounatains - expecting your body to keep giving, without a great S&C program is ludicrous.
Listen in as Kriss discusses more...
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Personal Disappointment and Masterclass Experience (01:42) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (02:30) Challenges Faced by Endurance Athletes (03:24) The Necessity of Comprehensive Training (04:19) The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Injury Prevention (05:03) The Reality of Endurance Training (09:30) The Need for Individualized Training Programs (13:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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The most important thing when following an ultra endurance program is making sure that you have energy available to meet the demands and expectations of your training.
Many people can find themselves in a big deficit, with serious injuries and often disordered eating patterns because they innocently but significantly adjusted their nutrition.
From diet fads, to going vegan, to infuencer led advice, Kriss delves into the problems arising from a lack of understanding around what fuel is enough to meet your physical demands.
(00:00) Introduction to Fueling for Performance (01:07) The Importance of Energy Availability (02:01) Navigating Nutrition Advice and Influences (02:53) Understanding Individualized Nutrition (04:49) The Dangers of Nutritional Deficits (06:55) Signs of Inadequate Nutrition (08:00) Creating a Sustainable Nutrition Plan (11:19) Long-term Health and Performance (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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A large proportion of the clients who work with us are pushing hard in multiple areas of their lives.
They are immersed in busy, and sometimes stressful corporate careers, have family responsibilities at home and are also trying to achieve feats within endurance sport.
Physically capable of alot, but juggling training, careers, family and health can be tough and often results in injury or burnout.
In todays episode Kriss takes you through one particular case study and shows how with the right approach and balance we can thrive in all areas.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:43) Real-Life Story: Balancing Corporate Success and Ultra Running (02:34) Identifying the Key Challenges (03:36) Creating a Sustainable Training Program (07:30) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (09:28) Tailoring the Training Program (10:45) Nutritional and Hormonal Considerations (11:51) Long-Term Success and Adaptation (13:18) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Whether it's your first attempt or your 20th, training for an ultra marathon event is no mean feat.
Unfortunatley the volume and intensity of the training often leads to injury, especially if the right approach isn’t taken.
Today Kriss looks into how we can avoid injuries when training for an ultra marathon.
- What do we need to establish before training begins? - What happens when volume and distance start to ramp up? - What other factors can help us getting to that finish line without injury
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Training for an Ultra Marathon Without Injury (02:26) Common Challenges and Success Stories (07:17) Establishing a Good Starting Point (09:32) The Importance of Individualized Training (21:52) Psychological and Nutritional Considerations (30:25) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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In todays episode Kriss shares with you the story of a female client who was struggling to get back to running post children (her youngest now 2.5 yrs old).
This client had trained and competed at an elite level up until her mid 20’s during which she struggled with RED-S.
She came to us at SFE because even though she felt she was doing everything she needed to, niggles keep cropping up everytime she tried to get back to running.
Kriss discusses the comprehensive approach that followed, one that quite quickly saw her back on track, pain free and confident about running consistently again.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Real-Life Client Transformations (01:27) Understanding Individual Complexities (01:57) Postnatal Challenges and Considerations (03:25) Building a Personalized Training Roadmap (08:05) Addressing Physical Imbalances (11:00) Psychological and Physiological Balance (14:30) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Learn more about Strength For Endurance:
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For SFE client Ange, Ultra Trail Australia was a bucketlist race, that she once thought was out of reach.
In todays episode, we share a few snippets from our post race debrief.
Ange and I discussed the unique feature of the event that included over 8000 steps, getting her nutrition on point, how she navigated sickness in race week and how she walked away without very little muscle soreness.
(00:00) Welcome and Introduction (00:02) From Setback to Triumph (01:22) The Big Goal: 50K Trail Race (03:05) Race Day Challenges and Experiences (05:23) Training and Preparation Insights (13:11) Nutrition and Recovery Strategies (14:22) Mental and Physical Resilience (16:30) Post-Race Reflections and Lessons
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Knee pain in runners is a common issue, however it can be both prevented and solved with the right approach.
Today Kriss talks through 6 key components that we incorporate when working through knee pain with our clients.
Over the past 15+ years SFE has helped an extensive number of runners overcome injury, resume consistent training and regain confidence in their bodies to take on whatever goals they set their mind on.
(00:00) Introduction to Overcoming Knee Pain (00:42) Understanding Knee Pain in Runners (02:12) Importance of Mobility and Flexibility (05:38) Strength and Conditioning for Knee Health (08:53) Eccentric Loading Techniques (10:27) Isolation Exercises for Knee Stability (13:06) Skill Development and Plyometrics (14:09) Final Tips and Footwear Considerations (14:45) Conclusion and Contact Information
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Today Kriss is joined by SFE client Oliver, who recently completed the Coast to Coast path which runs from the west coast of England at St. Bee’s to the east coast at Robins Hood’s Bay.
Usually walkers break the 192 mile (310km) route into stages over around 14 days, however Oliver decided he’d like to run it in 7 days.
192 miles, 9000m of elevation and on average covering a marathon a day.
Oliver shares how he coped with a niggle in the lead up to this event, the nutrition strategies he’s been working hard on perfecting, the importance of ‘chunking' and what mind games came in handy.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Oliver's Recent Training Journey (01:53) The Coast to Coast Challenge (05:03) Training and Preparation Insights (12:30) Nutrition Strategies for Endurance Events (18:11) Mental Strategies and Gamification (27:14) The Importance of a Support Team (31:31) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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As much as we try to prevent injuries from occurring, we’re never going to eradicate injuries completely. The levels that we push our bodies to harbour too many variables and are often acute events that are out of our control.
But the advantage attained by those of us who understand and invest in our S&C is the ability to act logically and appropriately so that 1. no further damage is done and 2. you can resume normal training as soon as possible.
Listen in to today's episode as Kriss explains the rational action steps you can take when dealing with an injury that happens out of the blue.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Reality of Injuries in Endurance Training (01:44) The Importance of Pivoting and Adjusting (02:28) Comprehensive Training Approach to Minimize Injuries (04:26) Handling Unexpected Setbacks (08:24) Self-Belief and Confidence in Training (11:57) Creating an Action Plan for Recovery (14:38) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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Today Kriss had the great pleasure of being joined by one of our current SFE athletes Jess, who was kind enough to share her journey.
As a triathlete Jess came to us after not being able to run for around a year due to injury.
We talked about her journey back to being able to run again and recently compete in two major long distance events.
She has done this whilst also having to navigate a major life event, moving 16 hours from Colorado to Oregon in the peak of a race block.
Being a wife to a Professional Triathlete, Jess also shares her thoughts on planning, communicating and the importance of slowing down.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:45) Jess's Journey: From Swimming to Triathlons (03:03) Navigating a Busy Life and Training (05:21) Overcoming Injuries and Mental Struggles (08:41) Balancing Life, Training, and Mental Health (19:23) Final Thoughts and Staying Connected
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Chasing our athletic goals (whether competitive or not) will require you to push your body, potentially harder than you ever have.
You will be tired, have great sessions and bad sessions, niggles will crop up - it won’t always be a linear trajectory.
But there are things you can do to ensure you’ve got the best chance possible to get to your goals without detrimentally affecting your health.
Today Kriss highlights 5 attributes that a successful and sustainable training program will have. Listen in to find out if your current program ticks the boxes
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Key Signs of a Successful Training Program (01:49) Considering Previous Training Experience (03:50) Understanding Your Injury History (06:27) Importance of Blood and Hormonal Health (09:12) Role of Strength and Conditioning (10:47) Adapting Training to Your Lifestyle (12:36) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Race season has well and truly arrived. Amongst the medals, finish line photos and race reflections, will be a few sore bodies.
But do we have the ability to reduce the level of muscle soreness we experience after an event?
Can we do things that’ll allow us to recover quicker and get back into training sooner?
In todays episode Kriss discuss’s factors detemining how you recover from a race or event, resume normal training and be ready for the next.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) Understanding Recovery Post-Major Event (01:24) Factors Influencing Recovery: Race Intensity and Duration (03:04) The Importance of Training Experience (04:24) Strength and Conditioning: Key to Quick Recovery (06:10) Effective Periodization Strategies (07:57) Nutrition and Hydration for Optimal Recovery (10:24) The Role of Sleep and Rest (12:22) Mindset and Motivation Post-Event (14:44) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Over the last few years we have seen the introduction of another high intensity functional fitness based sport Hyrox.
Unlike it’s predecesor Crossfit, Hyrox offers a lower barrier of entry and running based/aerobic background, naturally appealing to many endurance athletes.
But can you train for an event like Hyrox at the same time as your endurance goals, and what does training look like?
In todays episode we discuss just that, and what considerations need to be taken in order to prosper in an event that requires significant strength attributes alongside running.
(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:43) Current Trends in Endurance Training (01:03) The Rise of Hyrox and Functional Fitness (01:24) Personal Coaching Background and Experience (03:43) Key Considerations for Integrating Strength and Endurance Training (04:00) Physical Competency and Screening (06:30) Balancing Training with a Busy Lifestyle (07:27) Concurrent Training: Heart Rate vs. Maximal Strength (10:49) Injury Prevention and Movement Mechanics (12:15) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Following on from last weeks episode on how to progress you strength training alongside your running, this week we go a bit more granular in terms of what this looks like.
Knowing how to increase and adjust the weights you are lifting, and what number of reps and sets you're doing, requires some consideration and forward planning.
Listen in as Kriss shares how to work this out depending on your individuals needs and the phase of training you're in. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:45) Recap of Previous Episode: Building Foundations (01:12) Diving Deeper: Rep Schemes and Logic (02:34) Starting from the Basics: GPP and Adaptation (05:27) Progressing Your Training: Increasing Volume and Load (07:39) Maximal Strength and Power Training (12:33) The Importance of Deloading and Recovery (13:48) Individualized Training and Progressive Overload (13:59) Final Thoughts and Open Questions
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Progressing your strength training is essential if you want to keep meeting the demands of your running goals.
As you increase duration, intensity and distance in your running, if you don’t have the necessary strength and conditioning in your body, it simply won’t be able to stand up to the ever increasing demands, and thus dysfunction and injury will start to creep in.
But how should you progress your strength sessions? Increase load, repetitions, frequency of sessions?
Listen in as Kriss lays out a logical framework to guide your approach in the gym or at home. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) How to Progress Strength Training for Runners (01:23) Understanding General Physical Preparation (GPP) (02:32) Building Foundations with Basic Exercises (04:36) Transitioning to Specific Physical Preparation (SPP) (05:42) Progressing Squat Variations (08:59) Single Leg Strength and Conditioning (10:39) Integrating Plyometrics and Complex Movements (11:09) Adapting Training to Individual Needs (13:35) Conclusion and Next Steps
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Gone are the days where strength training was kept just for the off season, we all know the importance of having a year round approach.
However this shouldn’t be the same approach all year round. Your strength training will ebb and flow depending on your goals, your overall training load and your need for recovery.
Listen in to todays episode as Kriss delves further into how your strength training should adapt depending on your individual needs. (00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Client Case Study: The Importance of Individualized Strength Training (01:57) Year-Round Strength Training: Why It's Essential (03:08) The Role of Personalized Coaching in Endurance Training (04:51) Integrating Strength and Conditioning into a Busy Lifestyle (06:24) Comprehensive Strength and Conditioning: Beyond Weights and Gyms (08:56) The Long-Term Benefits of Consistent Strength Training (14:04) Conclusion and Invitation to Connect Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here
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We all know that freak accidents and injuries can happen as a result of a slip, trip or fall. But the majority of injuries sustained by endurance athletes are chronic, overuse injuries that can often be prevented.
In todays episode Kriss discusses running injuries in a bit more detail.
From how our past and current lifestyle habits can predispose us to certain injuries, to what mental checklist we can start to build in order to reduce the likelihood of them occuring in the first place.
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance (00:40) Preventing Common Running Injuries (01:52) Understanding Injury Causes and Prevention (03:33) The Role of Biomechanics and Training Programs (06:02) Importance of Individualized Strength and Conditioning (11:51) Recovery, Nutrition, and Program Design (15:50) Holistic Approach to Injury Prevention (16:50)Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here
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Something that many of us will have experienced in the past is having an injury in the lead up to a race or goal event.
Training is going well and then within weeks of the finish line, you’re struck down with an injury and your world falls apart. The answer everyone wants in that moment is “Will I be ok in time for my race?”
Now, it’s common for us to immediately panic and catastrophise - we’ve all done it! But the decisions you make at this time will determine the trajectory of your injury. What actions will you take?
Listen in as Kriss discusses this in more detail. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:14) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:55) Dealing with Injuries Before a Race (02:45) Understanding and Diagnosing Your Injury (04:27) Building a Plan of Action (06:57) Psychological and Training Load Management (12:46) Reframing Goals and Learning from Setbacks (15:54) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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It was a great priviledge to sit down with todays guest on the podcast, Matt Dixon from Purple Patch Fitness.
Matt has been at the forefront of triathlon coaching for many years. Based in San Francisco, his coaching expertise has seen him guide a wealth of athletes,many of who have gone on to become World Champions.
His logical and holistic approach to training and performance resonates a great deal with the approach we follow at Strength For Endurance.
We find out about Matt’s coaching journey, how he learnt from his own experiences, why quality and effective training is key and how taking things away from your program can sometimes be more beneficial than adding them in.
Tune in for a refreshing and insightful conversation with some great take aways. To find out more about Matt and his work at Purple Patch Fitness head over to https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/ or on Instagram @purplepatchfitness
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Guest Introduction: Matt Dixon (01:31) Matt's Journey: From Athlete to Coach (03:34) The Birth of Purple Patch (05:13) Holistic Approach to Training (09:32) Challenges and Insights in Coaching (24:06) The Role of AI in Coaching (27:51) The Sterile Nature of AI in Sports Training (28:29) The Importance of Human Interaction in Coaching (29:21) Balancing Data and Human Touch in Training (30:05) The Role of Community in Athletic Training (30:28) The Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on AI Platforms (33:01) The Comprehensive Approach at the Performance Center (36:19) The Power of Team and Community in Coaching (41:42) Simple and Effective Coaching Strategies (44:57) The Sunday Special: A Tool for Organization and Success (49:21) Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
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In todays episode Kriss sits down with Sport and Exercise Psychologist, Stu Holliday.
With 15 years experience of training and professional practice Stu has worked with a wide range of sporting individuals helping them improve their mindset and thinking, in a way that benefits their performance
Currently he is working with the GB Olympic Swimming Squad, his private practise see’s him supporting athletes from the Endurance field, Archery, Netball, Football and musicians.
Kriss and Stu talk about stress, the importance of reflecting on positive takeaways from your training and what day to day habits individuals can bring in to start working on their mindset.
Stu reinforces that performance psychology and training the mind aren't just necessary when things are going wrong. We can be proactive in our approach, whether it’s taking your performance to the next level or having the ‘go-to’ tools to deal with certain situations.
To find out more about Stu's work or to get in contact head over to:
Instagram @focusedmindcoaching Website: www.endurancemindcoaching.com Podcast: The Focused Mind Podcast
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When it comes to strength training, some of the best benefits aren’t talked about enough.
In fact, there are some you might not have even considered!
Listen in as Kriss shares 5 benefits that you can expect to see when intergrating a consistent and individualised strength training plan.
(00:00) Introduction and Listener Engagement (00:34) Welcome Back and Episode Overview (00:35) The Importance of Strength Conditioning for Endurance (02:03) Benefit 1: Improving Recovery and Resisting Fatigue (06:13) Benefit 2: Enhancing Efficiency and Economy (09:12) Benefit 3: Boosting Muscular Endurance (12:25) Benefit 4: Developing Power and Speed (13:37) Benefit 5: Injury Prevention (14:46) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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This week Kriss sat down with Lawrence Van Lingen, a Movement Specialist who helps individuals in high performance environments to move better and understand their injuries. He has worked with some of the best endurance athletes such as Jan Frodeno, Holly Lawrence, Taylor Knibb, to name just a few.
We've been aware of Lawrence's work for over a decade now, having worked with some of the same athletes and we share a very similar approach to treating athletes in a holistic way.
Lawrence’s work focuses a lot on how the body functions in synergy with itself, his respect for the nervous system and the importance of fascial pathways.
A seemingly "unconventional" approach amongst the old school practitioners, who tend to just treat the symptom, Lawrence explains how you can start to tap into better movement mechanics, start to retrain the brain and how the body actually doesn't like the precise repetitive movements often associated with “optimal” running and cycling form.
To find out more about Lawrence’s work follow him on instagram @lawrencevanlingen or www.lawrencevanlingen.com
(00:00) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Introducing Lawrence Venlingham (02:32) The Importance of Variation in Movement (04:12) Understanding Dystonia and Movement Patterns (06:04) The Role of Rhythm and Breathing in Performance (09:49) Holistic Approach to Injury and Performance (14:27) The Impact of Stress on Training (16:54) Case Studies and Real-Life Examples (29:29) Introduction to Yan's Work and Movement Flow (29:54) Building Trust and Confidence in Athletes (30:40) The Importance of Environment in Training (32:54) Understanding Synergistic Issues in Training (34:12) Challenges in Running Rehab and Overcoming Them (37:48) The Concept of Hyper Training (39:05) The Role of Emotions and Social Media in Training (42:35) Exploring the Complexity of Human Movement (47:15) The Significance of the Big Toe in Movement (55:09) Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information
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The goal with periodisation is to maximise your results, whilst reducing the risk of injury and staleness of your program over the longterm.
But what does this really look like?
Is it something you conciously do already or something you’d like to understand better.
In todays podcast Kriss discusses the importance of periodising your endurance program, what the potential issues are if you don’t and the clear benefits of when you do?
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:39) The Importance of Periodization in Endurance Training (02:16) Understanding and Implementing Periodization (03:05) Avoiding Overtraining and Its Consequences (04:08) Customizing Your Training Program (07:18) The Benefits of a Well-Designed Training Plan (14:26) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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What does it take to be great at Ultra distance running? For those who have tackled that sort of distance, there are highs and lows and many surprises, no matter how prepared you feel going into the event.
This week we caught up with SFE athlete George Lucas, who put in an incredible performance at The Spine Challenger North earlier this month, to finish in the top 10.
Kriss and George talked about the experience he’s gained and lessons he’s learnt over the past 3 years. From socks and blisters to drinking mocha’s, an early race fall and sleep tactics we discussed how his race panned out, culminating in one of his best race results to date.
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Interview with George: Recent Achievements (01:07) Details of the Spine Challenger North (02:45) Foot Care and Gear Strategies (05:21) Training and Preparation Insights (13:59) Race Day Nutrition and Hydration (17:40) Psychological and Physical Challenges (27:33) Equipment and Gear Discussion (37:59) Future Plans and Reflections (39:23) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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How do you establish your training parameters? Heart rate, power zones, rate of percieved exertion?
How do you then use these to set your programming? For many that’s where a coach comes in.
But whether it’s you or your coach doing the calculations, these shouldn’t be the things we use to establish our capacity for work, there are some less obvious markers that also need to be considered.
Listen in as Kriss explains more.
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:42) Understanding Athlete Thresholds (01:13) Beyond Heart Rate and Power Metrics (03:34) The Importance of Biomechanics (06:19) Blood and Hormonal Health (08:46) Training Experience and Consistency (10:22) Lifestyle and External Stressors (12:38) Building a Personalized Training Program (14:34) Conclusion and Contact Information
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It's official Tickets are now on sale for our inaugural Endurance Speak Series!
We're so excited to bring you not one, but six amazing opportunities to learn, understand and apply topics that are going to truly transform the way you train, the way you coach and the way you perform moving forward.
Much more than the standard lectures you might have attended before, The Endurance Speaker Series puts a big focus on applying the information that is delivered. Attendees at each event will learn frameworks, key methods and top tips to intergrating the lastest research in their own training and day to day lifestyles.
Remember, knowledge is just information unless you know how to apply it.
We can’t wait to see you at one, or all the events over the coming months. For more details and to purchase your tickets head over to https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/the-endurance-speaker-series-3956193
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:40) Welcome Back and Overview of the Endurance Speaker Series (02:24) Importance of Application in Training (05:46) Key Speakers and Topics for the Series (18:20) Conclusion and Call to Action
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Todays episode is for the cyclists amongst you. Whether it’s road, track, trail, downhill, in a group or riding solo - our common desire is to ride to the best of our ability.
But we can’t escape the fact that sitting in this position, aero or not, is somewhat artificial. We expect our bodies to mould into optimal bike positions over long durations and high intensities.
Today we look at how strength and conditioning will allow you to ride with more power and more efficiency whilst minimising the risk of injury.
(00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:58) Cycling Performance: Staying Strong in the Saddle (03:26) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (06:05) Optimizing Your Body for Better Cycling (09:56) Comprehensive Training Approach (15:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement (16:19) Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement
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As we approach a new year, Kriss shares a invaluable tip to take forward if you want to get the most out of your training.
Subjective feedback……What is it? What does it look like for you? and How important is it to your training and performance?
Listen in to todays episode and think about how you can apply in the coming months.
(00:00) Introduction to Strength for Endurance Podcast (00:41) The Importance of Feedback in Endurance Training (02:17) Methods of Gathering Feedback (04:07) The Power of Context in Training Programs (06:42) Reflective Practices for Self-Improvement (10:03) Personal Connection and Engagement (14:26) Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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In todays episode Kriss answers the question 'Why we don’t showcase more of our endurance programming?"
Nowadays, the endurance world is saturated with template programs more than ever; whether it be 12, 16 or 24 week race plan, marathon program or Ironman build.
A seemingly innocent, cheaper and simpler training solution accessible at the click of a button, however more often than not it can have long term, costly consequences.
At SFE our reservations towards sharing our programming openly is not about keeping our cards close to our chest and our secrets hidden...Listen in as Kriss explains the real reason.
(00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) The Problem with Generic Training Programs (02:32) The Importance of Individualized Coaching (04:31) Consequences of Poor Program Design (06:29) Building a Sustainable Training Program (13:24) The Cost of Injuries and Poor Training (15:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Today Kriss is joined by Alison Rose and Claire Merrett from CSPC Physiotherapy in Leeds, who share their experience and expertise on both Pre and Post Pregnancy considerations for athletes.
Working with a wide range of clientele including the likes of Olympic Heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Alison and Claire have alot of knowledge to share and myths to dispel.
Topics in todays episode include the unexpected issues that happen in the body as a result of pregnancy, why the “easy” rehab exercises are so vitally important longterm and how most men don’t realise that they have a pelvic floor too!
If you have any questions about anything we’ve covered in todays episode, don’t hesitate to contact us or you can get in touch with Alison or Claire directly at https://cspc.co.uk/
(00:00) Welcome and Guest Introduction (01:51) Importance of Pre and Postnatal Physiotherapy (02:35) Specialized Physiotherapy for Pregnancy and Beyond (04:24) Exercise and Rehabilitation Post-Pregnancy (06:51) Challenges and Adaptations During Pregnancy (11:36) Postnatal Recovery and Physiotherapy (16:38) Returning to Running and Physical Activity (21:40) Complexities of Postnatal Recovery (23:40) Respecting the Recovery Process (30:57) The Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy (31:09) Setting Realistic Post-Pregnancy Goals (31:43) Alternative Conditioning Methods (32:23) Understanding Rectus Diastasis (35:26) The Importance of Foundational Exercises (36:35) Endurance Sports and Post-Pregnancy Recovery (37:16) Debunking Pregnancy Myths (37:50) Returning to Athletic Performance Post-Pregnancy (41:28) The Role of Pelvic Health Physios (47:06) Male Pelvic Health Awareness (51:50) Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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The term RED-S or 'Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport' is fairly well known within the endurance community. Previously termed the Female Athlete Triad, it's name now better represents an issue that affects both men and women.
Lack of a menstrual cycle, disordered eating, low body mass, stress fractures and osteopenia are some of the more commonly associated signs and symptoms when it comes to RED-S, but what about the lesser known symptoms?
Today Kriss talks from personal experience, as a coach and husband, about the less common symptoms of low energy availability, and why having accountability around your energy intake is such a vital part of getting past what can become a very serious problem. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) Identifying Low Energy Availability (05:01) Personal Experience with Low Energy Availability (06:57)The Importance of Proper Nutrition (09:55) Consequences of Ignoring Energy Needs (14:07) Solutions and Final Thoughts
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One of the draws to trail running is the ability to just get out there. Out into the mountains, forests, countryside, whatever your chosen environment. It’s easy... you can just put on your shoes and go, which is probably why we’ve seen the sport increase in popularity over the past couple of years.
So, the last thing we want to do is take the romantism away from you - the fun and thoughtlessness it brings. But we also want you to be able to keep doing it and keep reaching you’re goals, and in order to achieve this there is a certain level of mindfulness and consideration that needs to be applied.
Today Kriss discusses four particular areas that you should be considering, regardless of how far and how fast you want to go:
- Sighting ability - Listening to your footstep - Climbing and descending - Running in the dark
Did you know at SFE we help runners of all abilities and training goals. The comprehensive approach that we provide allows us to integrate S&C alongside your running, whilst managing overall training load, ensuring your nutritional intake is meeting your individual needs and making sure that your health is on track to allow for longterm, sustainable success. If you’re looking for any further guidance with your running; whether it’s track, road or trail then don’t hesitate to get in touch hello@strengthforendurance.com
(00:00) Introduction and Overview (01:17) Key Skills for Trail Running (02:20)Developing Your Sighting Ability (05:14) Listening to Your Footsteps (08:36) Mastering Climbing and Descending (11:34) Running in the Dark (14:03) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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When it comes to injury, we often focus alot on the physical; from symptoms and pain, to surgery and rehabilitation. But what if we we're to put as much emphasis on the psychology around injury. What would we find and how would it benefit the athletes who are working through it?
Our guest today Ciara Everard, is a former elite athlete, Physiotherapist by trade and obtained her PhD in Sports Injury Psychology at St. Mary's University, Twickenham. Ciara currently lectures at the University of Roehampton, where she continues her research work.
Today Ciara joins Kriss to discuss the theory of sports injury narratives - six to be exact; Resilience, Merry-Go-Round, Longevity, Pendulum, Snowball and More To Me. It is thought that sharing these injury narratives will enable people to make more sense of their injury experience. The question is... Which narrative/s are relatable to your experience with injury?
You can find more details about the six injury narratives and Ciara’s work on her Twitter page @everardciara or Instagram profile @everardciara and clicking the linktree in her bio. (00:40) Guest Introduction: Kira's Expertise in Sports Psychology (01:31) Understanding Injury Narratives (02:11) Psychological Impact of Injuries (03:07) Exploring Different Types of Injury Narratives (10:40) The Resilience Narrative (15:58) The Merry-Go-Round Narrative (20:51) The Longevity Narrative (23:41) Reflecting on Injuries as Blessings (24:13) Understanding Common Injury Concerns (25:49) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach (27:35) The Snowball Narrative: Ignoring Pain (30:45) Exercise Addiction and Its Implications (33:45) The 'More to Me' Narrative: Beyond Sport (39:17) Building Personal Narratives for Athletes (43:52) Resources and Future Research Directions
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Whether you’re doing one sport or three, finding time to fit strength sessions in to your weekly schedule on a consistent basis often leaves poeple feeling overwhelmed and thats before we even factor in work, family and other day to day responsibilities. But as you know S&C can afford to be the ’thing’ that is skipped, after all it’s what is going to keep you doing the ‘fun stuff’ aka run, bike, swim, hike...
So when there are seemingly no more hours in the day what can we do?
Today’s epoisode is full of time efficiency tips from intergrate bits into your run, bike, swim warm ups, designing time efficient sessions and having a clear strategy, not just for the session but for your whole week.
Listen in a see what small changes you can start making.
(00:00) Introduction to Time-Poor Strength Training (00:44) The Importance of Consistent Strength Training (03:20) Integrating Strength Training into Daily Routines (07:31) Targeting Weak Points Efficiently (11:26) Creating a Personalized Strategy (13:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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It's not unusual to see athletes struggling with injury or a plateau in their performance trying to fix the issue with 'one key exercise', a running gait analysis or a 'fast track' 6 week program. But as endurance athletes the majority of our problems are complex and there are many contributing factors; overtraining, underfuelling, poor integration of training, insufficient strength, inadequate conditioning etc etc The reality is that it takes the manipulation of multiple training variables to overcome these problems. Listen in as Kriss discusses how our approach needs to change if we don't want to be facing the same issues time and time again. (00:40) Common Training Mistakes (01:46) Multifactorial Approach to Improvement (02:05)Real-Life Examples and Challenges (03:48) Comprehensive Training Strategies (04:33) Importance of Nutrition and Physiology (05:37) Recovery and Psychology in Training (07:39) Holistic Coaching Approach at SFE (14:05) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Many of us are aware that female performance can be affected at different times of the monthly cycle. But how is performance affected when we’re peri-menopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal? How do our hormones fluctuate throughout the lifespan of a woman and how can we apply what we know back into our training and performance? We spoke with Dr Jessica Piasecki, who is the Associate Professor of Female Physiology at Nottingham Trent University to find out more. As a World Class Olympic athlete herself, with a very impressive marathon PB of 2.22.25, Jessica shares abit about her own experience and gives us an insight into the research her and her team are working on, which will inevitably increase the knowledge and education that’s available to female athletes and coaches alike.
(00:40) Guest Introduction: Dr. Jess Piasecki (01:26) Exploring Female Physiology and Research (05:09)Impact of Menstrual Cycle on Training (09:47) Individual Variations and Training Adaptations (13:12) Challenges in Female Physiology Research (26:11) Importance of Hormonal Balance in Athletes (38:10) Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Insights (48:34) Future Research Directions and Final Thoughts
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As someone who trains alot, when was the last time you had a performance blood test? ….In fact have you ever had one? If the answer is no, don’t panic! Today we’re discussing the importance of athletes having blood tests, and specifically a performance blood test. Giving us an individualised and comprehensive insight into your currently health, it can provide us vital information and answers around how we are feeling, training, recovering and performing. Facilitating and understanding this key topic is the forefront of athlete care, regardless of their age or ability. In this episode we highlight some of the key blood markers, what’s going on at different stages of our lifespan and how we can interpret and act upon the results we find. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:14) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:54) The Importance of Performance Blood Testing (02:29) Understanding Blood and Hormonal Health (04:26) The Role of Dr. Ruth Wilde and the SFE Team (07:02) The Impact of Poor Blood Health on Performance (08:33) The Limitations of General Practice Blood Tests (09:36) Understanding Performance Blood Tests (11:17) Key Blood Markers for Athletes (13:10) The Importance of Regular Blood Health Checks (14:17) Practical Steps for Monitoring Blood Health (15:10) Accessing Performance Blood Testing Services (15:59) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Listen in to todays episode where Kriss is joined by Exercise Physiologist from Northumbria University, Dr. Phil Hayes. As a Professor, Sports Scientist and Reseacher with over 30 years experience, he gives us a fascinating insight into some of the research and studies he’s done over the years. From how fatigue effects running gait, specifically the role of muscular strength; aerobic interval training, quantifying training and the relative age effect.
But Phil is also unique, as well as having an incredible knowledge and understanding around the science of running, as an active Level 4 Athletics Coach he also delivers his knowledge into real life performance to runners at club level. Two ends of the spectrum that can often feel disjointed.
A really eye opening conversation, lots of discussion points and plenty to take away into your own training. (01:13) Early Research on Running Performance (03:49) Exploring Fatigue Resistance (07:36) Practical Applications for Coaches (13:19) The Importance of Consistency in Training (17:39) Understanding Overuse Injuries (28:08) Understanding Exercise Intensity Zones (28:21) Exploring the Four Exercise Domains (28:56) The Role of Anaerobic Energy in Performance (30:58) The Big Three: VO2 Max, Steady State, and Running Economy (32:24) Fatigue Resistance and Force Absorption (37:03) Training for Force Production and Absorption (40:42) The Importance of Individualized Training (44:12) Challenges and Innovations in Training (46:31) Practical Applications for Coaches (53:41) Concluding Thoughts and Future Research Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here
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There is an art to successful and sustainable coaching. Now whether you’re self coached, training from a downloaded template or within a club, it’s vital that as athletes we don’t just follow a program blindly. How many times have you completed a training program where you haven’t had to change a single thing? Chances are you’ve had to miss sessions, the intensity has been too much or you’ve had a huge week at work and you just need to back off for a few days. Accepting this rather than ploughing on regardless doesn’t show weakness or failure, it shows a great level of common sense. We are all individual, life goes up and down and our training needs to fit in accordingly, not the other way round. Kriss shares how the team at SFE go about managing training load with their clients. From getting to know the full picture, why assumption is so dangerous and the importance of constant reflection. Whatever your current training situation, there are some great takeaways from todays episode. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:17) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:59) The Importance of Managing Training Load (02:35) Tailoring Training Programs to Individual Needs (08:11) Avoiding Assumptions in Training (11:15) The Role of Math in Training Load Management (13:59) The Importance of Regular Review and Feedback (15:48) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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t’s a pleasure to welcome Pippa Woolvern to the podcast today. A former GB Athlete, Psychology Coach and athlete mentor, Pippa set up Project RED-S with the aim of raising the awareness, prevention and support of low energy availability and it’s associated problems amongst athletes of all ages and abilities. A topic that resonates closely with both Pippa and Kriss, she shares her story of struggling with RED-S, the guidance and support she wished she’d had and the fantastic work they are now doing to help prevent other athletes from going down the same path. (02:21) Challenges Faced in the US (03:19 Impact of Clean Eating (04:51) Health Consequences and Mental Struggles (06:03) Reflections on Athletic Identity (10:11) Importance of Balance in Training (18:35) Project Red S and Its Mission (33:25) The Normalization of Stress Fractures (33:38) Media's Misguided Celebration of Endurance (34:36) Ignorance in Athletic Training (35:08) The Fine Line of Optimal Performance (35:18) The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery (36:12) Challenges in Coaching and Training (36:43) The Role of Education in Athlete Health (38:05) The Need for Holistic Training Approaches (38:59) The Complexity of Athlete Health (41:17) The Importance of Individualized Support (42:46) The Role of Coaches and Healthcare Professionals (43:45) The Value of Performance Blood Tests (44:38) The Long Game in Athletic Training (45:19) The Challenges of Balancing Training and Health (47:57) The Importance of a Support Network (50:27) The Need for Better Communication (53:42) Empowering Athletes with Knowledge
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Our feet are one of our most important parts of "real estate". We expect so much from them, but rarely do we train and prepare them for the distances, terrains and intenities we have planned. We can get carried away with building stronger glutes, quads and hamstrings. But if we neglact the very thing that connects us with the ground, is this work wasted? It’s time to take it back to basics, shoes and socks off - let’s give our feet the thought and attention they deserve. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathwaw (01:15) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:59) The Importance of Strong and Resilient Feet (02:39) Common Foot Issues in Endurance Athletes (04:17) Practical Tips for Foot Health (09:25) Developing Spring and Plyometric Strength (13:10) Addressing Biomechanics and Compensations (16:16) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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It’s easy to feel overwhelmed these days when it comes to the “perfect run form” or what you should look like when you run. But how often are you able to take this information and advice and easily apply it to your own running? Today Kriss covers a few of the basics that you go and work on right away including Cadence, Mantra’s and Identifying Weaknesses. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:16) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:59) Maintaining Strong Run Form (04:30) Understanding and Monitoring Your Cadence (08:23) The Power of Mantras in Running (10:04 )Addressing and Overcoming Weaknesses (13:35) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Whether you’ve been in the water your whole life, are just getting back into it or starting later in life, there’s a definite complexity to open water swimming, in comparision to that of it's pool counterpart. Of course, fitness, technique and level of experience will play a big part in how you perform. But as such a solitary sport there are many qualities, behaviours and traits that you can look to improve on dryland, before even getting into the water. We look to a few of the top considerations that’ll have a big impact on the way you prepare, approach and navigate each swim, no matter the distance or speed. (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:21) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (02:04) The Importance of Swimming in Endurance Training (02:58) Key Traits for Open Water Swimming (03:34) Adaptability in Open Water Swimming (06:41) Strategic Planning for Endurance Athletes (09:49) Focusing on the Details (13:12) Maintaining a Positive Headspace (15:49) Conclusion and Listener Engagement
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Many seasoned runners will know that it’s often not the uphills that break you, but instead the toll that the downhills have on the body. Today Kriss shares three key ways that you can improve your tolerance for the downhills, both at home, in the gym and during you running sessions. Tune in to find out more... (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:21) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (02:04) Key Methods to Improve Downhill Running (04:32) Training Time Under Tension (10:34) Developing a Skill Set for Downhill Running (13:19) Training with More Force (16:18) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Recieving a diagnosis or prognosis around an injury can come with a flood of emotions. Sadness, anger, confusion, frustration, the list goes on. Whether you’ve been in this postion yourself or seen someone who has, hearing these words can be really hard, especially when it hasn’t be delievered with the best bedside manner. Being told “you’ll never be able to run again”, “surgery is the only answer” or “you’ll always be in pain” can be devastating. Kriss talks today about not giving up hope, what things you can do to take back control and how to use that inner drive to possibly even change the path ahead. (00:00) The Power of Words (02:55) Interpreting Medical Information (03:10) The Role of a Coach (03:58) The Impact of Medical Diagnoses (04:50) Taking Control of Your Health (07:03) The Importance of Education (08:16) Building a Support Network (10:53) Using Adversity as Fuel (15:01) Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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A seemingly obvious concept, yet one that isn't discussed enough when rehabilitating an injury. As children we had ’spring’ like qualities in our lower bodies - being able to run, jump and land without thought. But as age, life and injuries catch up with us, why aren’t we focusing on ensuring we still have these physical qualities? Listen in as Kriss discussed the Spring Mechanism, how to develop it and what the repurcussions are if we let it go altogether. (02:34) Childhood vs. Adulthood: Losing the Spring (03:17) Understanding the Spring Mechanism (04:14) Common Injuries and the Spring Mechanism* (06:04) Training the Spring Mechanism (07:10) Assessing Your Spring Mechanism (08:05) Rebuilding and Maintaining the Spring (09:36) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (13:57) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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'A high quality question determines the quality of the thoughts you have and the actions you take’ Can you truly achieve success and results from a program if certain questions are never asked? Can we really expect a solution to a problem if we’re only seeing half the picture? In todays podcast we identify certain questions that could be pivotal to the progress of your training, regardless of what goals you’ve set.
Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (02:22) Understanding Individual Uniqueness (03:01) The Importance of High-Value Questions (04:18) Superficial Actions vs. Deep Insights (04:54) Key Questions for Self-Discovery (06:08) Exploring Training Experience (07:44) Physical Conditions and Concerns (09:42) Impact of Past Sports and Activities (11:39) Building a Comprehensive Training Program (14:20) The Power of Asking the Right Questions (15:24) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here
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Todays podcast came off the back of a call with one of our Athlete Pathway clients. This particular individual had a marathon goal approaching, however the last few weeks had been anything but smooth sailing or consistent. With a number of 'life events’ happening, work stress and mental load compounding, this individual was at risk of burnout.' But it’s times like this where knowing when to press pause, dial things back and adjust your goals is paramount. The ability to make these decisions is what is going to prevent injury and overtraining. It’s in fact a very powerful place to be. Listen in, and chances are you’ll relate alot to this particular scenario. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (01:56) Client Case Study: Balancing Training and Life (05:24) The Importance of Managing Expectations (06:36) Preventing Overtraining and Injury (09:58) Long-Term Athletic Success (15:12) Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Template Training Programs are at the heart of the majority of overtraining issues within endurance sport. A bold statement. But when you look at the most important aspect of training for a race or event, it comes down to the amount of training volume and intensity the individual is applying to their body on a weekly basis. If you are following a program that is generic, hasn’t been individualised to your needs, levels of fitness or health history etc. understanding how that program then fit’s into your life, is only going to leave you with a multitude of questions. Tune in as Kriss breaks this down into more detail and shares the '5 Key Priniciples' of training that you need to be applying to the training program you’re working from. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:31) The Importance of Comprehensive Training (01:55) Challenges with Template Training Programs (03:21) Key Components of a Balanced Training Program (06:47) The Pitfalls of Overtraining (07:45) The Complexity of Individualized Training (08:53) The Role of Nutrition and Recovery (11:00) The Need for Personalized Coaching (15:58) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Whether you're training for a 10k, marathon or ultra-marathon you want to be following a program that’ll get you to the startline ready and raring to go; prepared mentality and physically to run as fast (or as far) as possible. But with the abundance of running programs available to runners of all abilities, there are some common flaws that not only lead to sub-optimal performance but more significantly leave some athletes overtrained, burnt-out and struggling with injury. Listen in as Kriss discusses more and gives you an insight into how you can adjust your training approach and prevent these bigger issues from occurring. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:00) Introduction to SFE Athlete Pathway (01:15) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:58) Common Issues in Running Programs (03:27) The Importance of Training Load, S&C, and Recovery (05:56) The Pitfalls of Generic Training Programs (07:42) The Necessity of Individualized Training (14:45) Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts (16:25) Closing Remarks and Contact Information Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Do you see your coach as someone who just prescribes training sessions? Are you able to be honest with them about how you’re feeling, both on good and bad days? Are they helping you to become the best athlete you can be, but also considering your long term health and the impact that training is having on you over the longterm. There are a number of conversations that you should be having with your coach on a regular basis. Listen in as Kriss explains more... (01:13) Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast (01:53) Five Key Things Your Coach Should Tell You (03:27) Are You Coping with Your Training Load? (06:39) The Importance of Recovery (09:27) Focus on Strength and Conditioning (11:22) Evaluating Your Current Treatments (13:22) Monitoring Your Physiological Health (15:44) Conclusion and Invitation to Join SFE Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
If ignored, our ability to produce power will naturally decrease. Today Kriss discusses why this matters so much and what we can do about it. Many people believe that their ‘power efforts’ on the bike, up the hills or in the water are sufficient, but unfortunately they're not, we have to target this specifically for best results. In todays episode we look at: - How we can test our power? - Pre requisites needed before we go ahead with power training - Exercises and drills that we can do to improve our power Is power a priority to you? (01:55) The Importance of Power in Training (04:41) Challenges of Zone Two Training (06:10) Integrating Power into Your Routine (09:05) Practical Power Training Tips (16:11) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
As you may know Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common injuries that plagues a large proportion of the endurance community (not to mention the general population). But what you may not know is that most treatments and 'helpful suggestions' made within our social media communities are incredibly superficial, with very few actually getting to the route cause of the issue. Listen in as Kriss breaks down how and why the team at SFE have had so much success in working to solve this problem, essentially by looking at the bigger picture and not just the smaller more obvious symptoms. (01:56) Understanding Plantar Fasciitis (03:14) Common Misconceptions and Misdirections (07:40) The Importance of Strength and Conditioning (11:55) Training Load Management (15:53) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Whichever coach or program you’re following, one thing is for certain - what works for someone else might not work for you. Even if you are seemingly similar athletes in terms of ability and fitness, your personal thresholds and life demands will likely be different and therefore you will respond differently to the overall training load. Listen in as Kriss discusses the things to look out for when asking yourself ‘am I following the best training program for me?' 01:55 Identifying the Right Program for You 03:09 Understanding Training Load Management 08:14 Establishing Your Baseline 09:32 Customizing Your Training Plan 12:21 The Importance of Individualized Programming 16:03 Final Thoughts and Contact Information Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
For those of us who like to compete and race, there are an equal number of us who just love to live the endurance lifestyle. Either way, whether you’re competing against others or against yourself, ultimately your passion for adventure is your biggest driver. So when your lifetstyle is threatened by injury, poor health or any kind of setback it can be pretty devastating. Today Kriss talks about protecting yourself against your biggest (and most of the time, avoidable) risk. 01:21 Welcome to the Strength for Endurance Podcast 02:04 The Journey of Overcoming Injury and Rediscovering Strength 08:15 Embracing the Lifestyle Beyond Competition 10:43 Sustaining an Active Lifestyle with Proper Training and Recovery 13:39 The Importance of Accountability and Comprehensive Coaching 16:12 Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Connect
Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
The term 'hybrid athlete' can get thrown around alot, but when it comes to endurance events SFE client Ben is a great example of the complexity of navigating both maximal strength and maximal endurance goals. Ben came to us at Strength For Endurance earlier in the year with the goal of achieving a deadlift PB of 200kg, but had also booked in Ride London 100 and Epona 100 Ultra (100mile trail race across 14,000 ft elevation) within just a few months of one another. The complexity of combining these types of goals takes a great deal of skill and experience as well as constant feedback and accountability between athlete and coach. Listen in as Kriss & Ben discuss how he not only PB’d his deadlift but is on track to completing Epona in record time. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (00:00) Unlock Your Endurance Potential with SFE Athlete Pathway (02:00) A Deep Dive into a Real Athlete's Journey (05:55) Achieving Strength and Endurance Goals: A Success Story (07:05) The Importance of Testing and Adjusting Training Programs (10:31) Navigating the Complexities of Endurance Training (12:29) The Critical Role of Health and Recovery in Training (17:01) Planning for the Future: Deloads and Event Preparation (27:58) Reflections and Advice for Endurance Athletes
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AI is now more widely available than ever, (whether you’re aware of it or not!) There are more apps and wearables than ever before, giving us more data and providing us with affordable and accessible training options. However the complexity of working with humans is still dramatically being underserved. Join Kriss as he discusses whether AI has a future within endurance coaching. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle (01:56) The Debate: AI and Training Apps vs. Individualized Coaching (03:52) Deep Dive into the Limitations of AI in Endurance Training (07:06) The Importance of a Humanistic Approach in Coaching (15:41) Concluding Thoughts on Sustainable Endurance Training Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Whether it’s getting over an injury or seeing the benefits of strength training in your swim, bike or run performance, it can be frustrating when you’re not seeing improvements. From experience, there are a few key reasons why this is happening and you’re understandably losing faith in the process. Listen in as Kriss pinpoints the key things you need to be considering and what you can do to start seeing some progress. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle 01:57 The Problem with Traditional Injury Rehab and Training 04:58 A Comprehensive Approach to Overcoming Injury and Enhancing Performance 07:32 Understanding the Systemic Nature of Injuries and the Importance of a Holistic Approach 08:58 The Role of Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Mindset in Injury Prevention and Recovery 10:47 Empowering Athletes with Knowledge and a Comprehensive Training Strategy 16:09 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
When we reflect, there are milestone moments for all of us that have potentially affected the course of our lives. From a coaching perspective, it was some of Kriss’s earlier job roles and experiences that had a big impact on the work he does today. Whether you’re a budding coach or curious athlete listen in to hear where he was at the tender age of 19 and the 5 key things that would shape his minset, career and the coaching philosophy behind Strength For Endurance. Join our SFE Inner Circle to receive weekly 5 minute masterclasses and top coaching tips 👉 https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle
00:00 Introducing the SFE Athlete Pathway 01:57 Five Key Lessons from a Young Coach's Journey 06:10 The Power of a Multidisciplinary Approach 08:59 Asking for Help and Team Learning 12:12 Appreciating the Journey and Your Body 15:59 Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Chances are we all know someone who has had a bone stress injury. Whether it be a bone stress reaction or a full on stress fracture, these issues are becoming more and more prevelant within endurance sport as individuals push their bodies to the brink of physical endurance. The science behind bone stress injuries is all well and good, but this knowledge doean’t seems to be reducing the prevelance of the injuries occurring. This is due to the confrunting conversations that aren’t being had and that often these types of injuries are based upon lack of education and a poor relationship with high performance training. In todays episode Kriss shares the key considerations that are rarely spoken about when it comes to preventing, managing and recovering from bone stress injuries 00:08 Introducing the SFE Athlete Pathway 01:56 The Risks of Bone Stress Injuries in Endurance Athletes 02:16 Understanding and Preventing Bone Stress Injuries 07:49 The Importance of Nutrition and Recovery 13:41 A Comprehensive Approach to Endurance Training 22:09 Building Your Support Team and Accountability 28:21 Final Thoughts and Call to Action Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Made famous by James Clear (if you haven't read his book Atomic Habits yet then it's a must), habit forming and stacking habits is a sure fire way of improving performance. The very best performers and athlete, even if they are reamaining injury free all have great habits, routines and practices in places. However these behaviours weren’t all formed over night, they may have started with one or two good behaviours and this is where you can potentially start too, tune in to identify where you could start to make some little changes that could have big benefits down the line. 00:02 The Power of Habit Stacking for Training and Lifestyle 01:34 Integrating Strength and Conditioning into Your Routine 03:19 Optimizing Your Training with Strategic Habit Formation 08:51 Nutrition and Hydration: Building Healthy Eating Habits 11:59 The Importance of Consistency and Accountability in Habit Formation 13:20 Conclusion: Applying Habit Stacking Beyond Training Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Your coach athlete relationship is one of great importance and many of you will be lucky to have coaches who you trust, enjoy working with and who you build a strong friendship with. The emotional highs and lows of endurance sport and the shared pursuit of adventure, it’s no surprise that we put our training in the hands of people we like and who understand us. However it might be time to stop and have a think…Does your coach program what you want or what you need? Does your coach have the physiological understanding and experience around what you are asking of your body? Does you coach ask you the necessary questions around your health, nutrition or injuries? Or do they just program your training sessions and give you a high five for great work? Listen in as Kriss discusses what your coach athlete relationship should be bringing you. Looking for a more thorough level of coaching support for your endurance sport? Get in contact today and we'll walk you through the process. 00:39 The Fine Line Between Nice Coaching and Negligence 01:58 The Harsh Realities of Inadequate Coaching 03:10 A Cautionary Tale: The Consequences of Overtraining 06:56 The Importance of a Comprehensive Coaching Approach 13:10 The Critical Role of Open Dialogue in Coaching 14:44 Closing Thoughts: The Duty of Care in Coaching Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Any training program will have it's highs and lows, there will be sessions where you feel great and others where you feel terrible. But the skill comes in not dwelling upon these sessions but rather having the ability to identify external factors that may have contributed to you feeling a particular way. Work, sleep, food and lifestyle stress can all have a huge impact on our ability to train optimally. Kriss shares his own personal experience in todays episode, and highlights how a week of inconsistent behaviour and abnormal activity impacted his own training progress. 00:44 The Importance of Quantifying Training Load 01:25 A Personal Story of Overlooking Training Load 06:28 The Consequences of Not Managing Training Load 11:03 Practical Advice for Managing Training Load 12:35 Closing Thoughts and Actions for the Week 14:28 Final Remarks and Invitation for Feedback Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Kriss is joined by friend and well respected professional Wei, who is the Director and Lead Bike Fitter at London's 'Foundation Bike Fit’. Having collaborated on several occasions over the past few years, Kriss & Wei have a mutual understanding and respect for the important link between bike fitting and S&C. In todays chat they discuss some great topics including 'How often do you need to get a bike fit?', 'Why cycling is still behind the time when it comes to embracing the benefits of S&C' and ‘Finding the best bike for you and your body'. (00:46) Introducing Wei and Foundation Fit (01:48) Wei's Journey into Bike Fitting (04:17) The Art and Science of Bike Fitting (12:19) The Importance of Biomechanics in Cycling (21:02) Exploring the Mindset of Different Types of Cyclists (26:16) The Balancing Act: Professional vs. Age Group Athletes (30:08) Exploring the Misconceptions of Strength Training in Cycling (31:51) Understanding Pain: Choice vs. Forced Discomfort (33:40) The Importance of Differentiating Pain and Implementing Pre- and Post-Ride Routines (34:06) The Challenge of Personalizing Fitness and the Role of Education (36:33) Navigating the Complexities of Bike Fitting and Body Mechanics (39:14) The Journey of Adaptation and the Importance of Patience (45:06) The Unique Approach of Foundation Fit: Combining Studio and Outdoor Assessments (49:34) The Holistic Approach to Cycling Performance: Beyond Just the Bike (54:08) Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More Information Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
In our third episode of the Overtraining Series, we look at the importance of periodisation and having a structure to your programming. By ensuring this framework is in place it’ll allow for optimal recovery, adaptation to all the training stimulus and essentially giving the body time for physiologoical processes to occur in order to see the results of your hard work. Whilst getting stronger and more conditioned is our main aim we want to ensure that we don’t become energy deficient as a result. Kriss talks through how we can get the most out of appropriate periodisation within your training and the importance of having supporting education to go alongside. (00:42) Diving Deep into Overtraining in Endurance Athletes (01:47) The Importance of Periodization in Training (06:48) Understanding Micro and Mesocycles for Optimal Performance (14:10) Strategizing Your Training with A, B, and C Races (18:40) The Long-Term Play: Integrating Training with Lifestyle (24:21) Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Feedback
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Kriss looks into the importance of having a comprehensive approach to your traininig and what the obvious qualities of a good run, bike or multisport program might look like. Why you will always struggle to follow a stand alone run program and how to go about integrating better stratgies towards your nutrition, recovery, periodisation and strength and conditioning. (00:44) The Comprehensive Approach to Training (02:43) A Real-Life Case Study: The Importance of a Balanced Training Regimen (03:46) Unpacking the Comprehensive Training Approach (05:56) The Essential Components of a Successful Training Program (11:32) Strength and Conditioning: The Non-Negotiables (15:30) The Importance of Accountability and Feedback (19:17) Mindset and Psychology: Navigating Life's Challenges (25:20) A Comprehensive Review: The Path to Consistent Progress (27:37) Closing Thoughts and Invitation for Engagement Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Training experience essentially refers to the depth of conditioning we have. A trait that many of our top performing athletes have in abundance. Think of it like work experience. You ask anyone who’s at the top of their respective field and they’ll tell you it took years of experience, a gradual progression through the ranks and most definitely learning from their mistakes and the challenges they’ve faced. So how can we fast track this when it comes to our endurance performance? We can’t cheat years of training experience, but by manipulating the conditioning we put our bodies through we can not only fast track our performance but also prevent valuable time being wasted with unnecessary injuries. We’ve got 4 coaching spots left for March so if you’re curious about how we can help you then here’s the direct link to our calendar where you can book your FREE consultation call https://calendly.com/strengthforendurance/sfeconsultationcall
(00:59) The Importance of Training Experience (01:26) Understanding the Depth of Experience (01:53) The Role of Conditioning in Endurance (03:17) The Impact of Lack of Experience (06:04) Building Experience through Strength and Conditioning (09:54) The Importance of Interval and Intensity Training (17:06) The Role of Strategy in Building Experience (21:17) Conclusion and Contact Information Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Are you just going through the motions with your training? Superficially moving from one sessions to the other? Ticking off sessions in your training peaks account or coaching app? This is where athletes often go wrong. They become stale, there is a lack of focus, no visible progress, training is ineffective and many often get injured because they don’t see the imbalances starting to creep in. If you want to get more out of your performance you need to approach your training with more depth. How? Kriss shares more in todays episode. 00:45 The Importance of Reflecting on Your Performance 02:51 Understanding the Biomechanical Side of Your Training 04:36 The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Overcoming Weaknesses 06:06 The Impact of Biomechanical Flaws on Performance 07:03 The Importance of Consistent Strength and Conditioning 13:05 The Role of Feedback in Improving Performance 16:21 Conclusion: The Power of Reflective Training 17:24 Outro: Engaging with the Strength for Endurance Community Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Kriss kicks off our 'Overtraining Series' with the topic of Energy Availability, specifically poor energy availability and the impact it can have upon athletes. A topic close to his heart, Kriss opens up about the impact that it’s had on his personal life and that of clients he’s worked with throughout his many years of coaching experience. We need to respect the fact that there is a wide spectrum to this topic, from those who perhaps naively don’t know how much fuel their body needs to train and perform, to other more serious cases which can see full blown clinical eating disorders, where professional help needs to be sought. A topic that once address and the correct support is given can resolve a lot of untold pain, health issues and poor performance. As athletes we need a better understanding of our physiology and the complete training approach such as: - The physiologcal importance of recovery - Daily energy demands vs what the athlete is currently doing - Detailed approach of how to integrate correct nutrition alongside work/study/training life - Challenging beliefs or misconceptions (i.e. lighter is faster, I 'need' to train everyday) Listen in as Kriss discusses more and please don’t hesitate to contact us if you resonate strongly with this topic or need help with where or who to look to for further help.
(00:43) Understanding Energy Availability in Endurance Training (01:04) The Dangers of Overtraining (03:29) Personal Experience with Energy Deficiency (08:01) The Consequences of Poor Energy Availability (08:38) The Journey to Recovery (13:26) The Importance of Understanding Your Body (18:24) Tips for Managing Energy Availability (25:52) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Today Kriss and Sophie discuss the all important question of 'How many times can you peak in a year?' 'How many times across the year can you truly expect to get the most out of your body and push it to it's physical limits? Be it in a competitive environment or adventure type scenario, we can all get sucked into filling our calendars with the next most exciting races, however there needs to be planning, logic and most importantly a clear goal when it comes to each event if we want to execute things well and time after time. (00:53) Understanding the Concept of Peaking (01:36) The Importance of Setting A, B, and C Race Goals (02:42) The Role of Mental Preparation in Peaking (02:55) Defining and Understanding the Concept of Peaking (04:16) The Impact of Multiple Events on Peaking (05:14) The Importance of Recovery in Peaking (07:07) The Role of Training Experience in Peaking (13:51) The Importance of Strategy in Peaking (17:23) Understanding the Role of Event Type in Peaking (31:52) The Role of Psychology in Peaking (36:27) Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Are you ticking off your weekly sessions consistently but failing to see any real results or changes in your performance? So many athletes get stuck in this 'rut' because their training is surface level. Todays podcast highlights 5 key areas that you should be considering, which will bring significant benefits to your training and in turn bring you closer to the results you're looking for. 00:44 Understanding Surface Level Training 01:45 Know Your Physiology 06:47 Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses 08:44 Integrating Power, Speed, and Maximal Strength 11:40 The Importance of Recovery 13:04 Vision for Long-Term Training 15:04 Conclusion and Contact Information Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Your S&C should be a non-negotiable weekly event. There should be a consistent undertone of ensuring that you are moving with good quality i.e. good symmetry, ROM, stability across your whole body. The intensity and complexity of your S&C will be defined by what phase of training you are currently in. Many people fail because either they have this stop start relationship with their S&C and so never find that level of consistency that gives them the true benefits or their level of enthusiasm is so high that they end up decimating themselves over time. Like everything, you should be nurturing your relationship with strength and conditioning so that you can get the most out of it. Any questions or if you're struggling to bring clarity and logic to your training send us a quick message to hello@strengthforendurance.com (02:02) The Misconception of Off-Season in Endurance Training (02:44) The Role of Strength & Conditioning in Endurance Sports (04:06) The Comprehensive Nature of Strength & Conditioning (05:01) The Epidemic of Overtraining and Injury in Endurance Sports (06:10) Maintaining Good Movement Mechanics All Year Round (08:25) The Importance of Nutrition in Endurance Training (09:07) The Role of Periodization in Endurance Training (11:31) The Epidemic of Injury in Endurance Sports (12:22) The Importance of Recovery and Adaptation Time (15:13) The Importance of Consistency in Strength & Conditioning (16:30) Conclusion: The Secret to Endurance Success (19:13) Outro: The Mission of Strength for Endurance Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Kriss reflects on two big days at The National Running Show. A great weekend at the UK’s flagship running exhibition. Kriss shares his insights regarding the conversations he had and possibly somewhat controversial, but honest nonetheless, his opinion on the the overall state of the industry.
(00:41) Reflections on the National Running Show (02:07) The Importance of Community Events in Sports (02:29) The Spectrum of Athletes and Their Goals (03:12) The Need for More Education in Sports (11:14) The Problem with Overtraining and Lack of Recovery (14:04) The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Approach in Sports (18:27) Closing Thoughts and Future Directions P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Overtraining is the number one variable that is potentially being overlooked within the endurance coaching community. How many injuries are simply a result of excessive training volume & intensity? With little to no accountability in place for the other essential components of a holistic training program such as: - Adequate rest & recovery (adaptation time) - Significant Strength & Conditioning - Consistent Fuelling & Nutrition - Accountability & adjustments of training load Coaching is much more than just the prescription of exercise. There is now a responsibility for the coach to be providing guidance towards all aspects of their health & performance. Listen in to todays podcast to find out more. P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
One of the most common sites of injury for any runner, triathlete or endurance athlete is the lower body, and more specifically below the knee. However the information and education around preventing and treating these types of injuries is still very generic and surface level. Advice such as "do more physio", "get stronger" or "get a run gait analysis" can leave many feeling more overwhelmed or unsure than before. Listen in to todays episode as Kriss goes into detail around the logical steps that you can be taking to get on top of you injury frustrations once and for all. Kriss refers to a few pieces of extra content during todays episode: Warm Up Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7HObAPrfqV52Pm7S3Wv0yQ?si=37c49f6259414934 Check out our ‘Foot Strength’ videos here: https://youtu.be/zxrPG9aYy2U?si=JwrbvBDGmASCfNdV
(00:23) Understanding the Purpose of Strength and Endurance (01:10) The Importance of Physical Fitness and Balance (02:47) Addressing Pain and Recurring Injuries (05:48) The Role of Mobility and Range of Motion (07:31) The Importance of Lower Body Strength (15:00) The Role of Plyometrics in Lower Body Strength (19:05) Conclusion and Final Thoughts P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
It’s the lowest hanging fruit. Possibly one of the simplest changes you could make. But it’s a non-negotiable. Kriss shares the one thing that could change the scope of the next 12 months for you. As Kriss says in this weeks episode reach out if you’re looking for a little more guidance on this or any other aspect of your training. Send us an email at hello@strengthforendurance.com or DM us on Instagram/Facebook. If you haven’t yet taken our Free Strength Analysis. It’ll take you no more than 10 minutes and no equipment other than your phone. Don’t forget we have two live Training course dates coming up soon, in London and Bath so book your place and take your knowledge and service to the next level. Our club webinar/workshop calendar is quickly filling up for 2024 so if your club are keen for us to come and take your members through everything 'S&C for Endurance' then get in contact via the website or hello@strengthforendurance.com (00:44) The Importance of Warmup for Endurance Performance (01:36) Understanding the Role of Warmup in Injury Prevention (01:55) The Secret to Effective Warmup: Key Exercises and Drills (03:22) The Impact of Warmup on Long-Term Health and Performance (04:33) Practical Tips for Integrating Warmup into Your Routine (10:20) The Role of Warmup in Early Warning Detection (10:44) The Long-Term Strategy for Warmup and Performance (13:08) Conclusion and Call to Action P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
From our live community events to the big wins amongst our clients. Getting over long term injuries and backing up podium performances, 2023 has been a huge success of a year. We're so proud of the whole team who have helped achieve this, from our coaches to every one of our athletes, these wins come as a result of hard work, commitment and discipline. If you haven’t yet taken our Free Strength Analysis. It’ll take you no more than 10 minutes and no equipment other than your phone. Don’t forget we have two live Training course dates coming up early in the year, in London and Bath so book your place and take your knowledge and service to the next level. Our club webinar/workshop calendar is quickly filling up for 2024 so if your club are keen for us to come and take your members through everything 'S&C for Endurance' then get in contact via the website or hello@strengthforendurance.com
(00:43) Reflecting on the Past Year (01:27) Acknowledging the Team (03:14) Highlighting Success Stories (04:17) Community Events and Gatherings (06:00) Launch of the Strength for Endurance Training Course (07:49) Success Stories: Overcoming Injuries and Achieving Goals (24:42) Upcoming Events and Opportunities (27:19) Conclusion and Farewell P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
On many forums I see people discussing strength training but more often than not many still don’t know what plyometric training is, and even more so don’t know what it looks like for endurance athletes. What do you desire most of all? Resilience, strength, stability, power, confidence across all terrains? If that’s correct then plyometric training needs to be a non-negotiable - and we’re not just talking box-jumps. Listen in as Kriss discusses how to go about implementing this method of training both progressively and effectievly into your program. P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
In todays episode Kriss discusses the huge gaps in the current health and training education system - which is seeing patients who are recovering from significant injuries and just being told to start running again without any duty of care around their levels of S&C. In a time where even the National Governing Bodies within the endurance world are producing coaches with very limited skill sets, the SFE Training Course aims to upskill coaches, trainers, health professional and concious athletes to manage issues from injury through to peak performance. The course fills in the missing links between physio and performance but even more so how we can build stronger endurance athletes as a whole. To find out more about Strength for Endurance or to sign up for the course click here: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/fundamentals-training-course
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here (00:43) The Catalyst for Today's Podcast: A Case Study (01:59) The Importance of Proper Recovery and Rehabilitation (03:32) The Current State of Strength Training (09:13) The Future of Health Profession (12:34) The Importance of Understanding Individual Strengths and Weaknesses (16:01) The Current Landscape of Training (18:40) The Importance of Progression and Regression in Training (19:02) The Strength for Endurance Course Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Depending on where you are in the world, this time of year might look a little different. But regardless we wanted to make you aware of our most recent Free Resource that we've put together for you. The Strength For Endurance 'Off Season Survival Guide' will give you tools that you can return to year-in and year-out as you approach your off season period. Today Kriss outlines the 4 key tips that we address in the guide - ensuring you’re making the most of your off season and are setting yourself up for the next 12 months of training, performance and adventure. You can download your copy of the Off Season Survival Guide here: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/off-season-survival-guide We hope you enjoy! Looking for more guidance on how to integrate strength training alongside your other training sessions whether it be run, bike, swim or hike then get in contact and we can show you how https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-contact-form P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here
This week we’re discussing the best method of strength training for endurance athletes, whether that’s for running, triathlon, cycling, adventure racing etc etc. Unfortunately there are still a lot of classes and programs on offer claiming to deliver ‘strength and conditioning’, but a closer look and it’s clear that they are actually doing more harm than good when it comes to training endurance athletes. From unnecessary volume and intensity, to busy group classes and generic exercise prescription there are many training errors that we can become innocently swept up in. Listen in to todays episode so you know what to look out for and where’s best to direct your efforts. We hope you enjoy! Looking for more guidance on how to integrate strength training alongside your other training sessions whether it be run, bike, swim or hike then get in contact and we can show you how https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-contact-form P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
We all love to train, we have a passion for living an active lifestyle, however one of the leading factors of injury is overtraining which is often due to people continuing to only do the things they love and neglect the things that they actually need to do. Kriss discusses his coaching frustrations and points out the important logical thought processes you’ll need to consider throughout your athletic career. We hope you enjoy! Looking for more guidance on how to integrate strength training alongside your other training sessions whether it be run, bike, swim or hike then get in contact and we can show you how https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-contact-form P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
With the ‘boom’ in popularity of ultra distance events over the last 10 years there has never been more accessibility or desire to enter these once ‘unrealistic’ races. From a physiological standpoint it would be fair to say that there is a very wide mix of experience and physical capabilities amoungst those who take part. And due to the ‘adventure' nature of these ultra distance events, there is often less pressure put on how fast you do it and more emphasis on just completing it at your own pace. But what we are noticing more than ever, is that people are coming into the sport with potentially very little athletic background. Individuals lack the level of conditioning that is needed, making them less tolerant to the demands of ultra distance training and competition and more susceptible to injury and compromised performance. We work with individuals on a daily basis with goals ranging from 5k through to 250 miles and beyond. Whatever you’re in pursuit of, make sure that your body is ready to take on the demands you’re asking of it. Get it touch and we can discuss your next steps info@strengthforendurance.com We hope you enjoy! Looking for more guidance on how to integrate strength training alongside your other training sessions whether it be run, bike, swim or hike then get in contact and we can show you how https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-contact-form P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
We thought it would be fun to dip into the archives this week and have chosen to re release one of our most popular episodes, where Kriss answers the common question "Can you train strength and endurance effectively at the same time?" Whether you're listening to it again, you missed it the first time or maybe you're a new listener, we hope you enjoy and get some useful tips. For most endurance athletes time is a precious commodity. Regulary clients approach us who are training upwards of 15-20hours a week, whilst also trying to hold down a full time job and spend time with their families. Often this leads to corners being cut or sessions being squeezed in throughout the week, without much benefit. Todays episode asks the question of concurrent training and whether we can both strength train and complete our endurance sessions (run, bike, swim etc) at the same time; whether this be the same training phase, the same day or the same hour. If you're struggling to get the most out of every session or you just can't see where on earth you'd fit another strength session in, then this is a perfect listen for you. We hope you enjoy! Looking for more guidance on how to integrate strength training alongside your other training sessions whether it be run, bike, swim or hike then get in contact and we can show you how https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-contact-form P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Off the back of another amazing SFE Training Day, we had a jam packed day of clients from far and wide coming together to learn and share. We had thought provoking masterclasses from our multi-disciplinary coaching team aswell as the opportunity for everyone to train together, learning lots and importantly many things to take away and work on. Reflecting on such a great day, Kriss shares 4 big lessons or topics that have arisen over the past year for him as a coach. From bodyweight strength to heavy lifting, respecting natural timelines, AI training and joint angles, he discusses things that will no doubt resonate with any endurance athlete. If you want to be involved in our next Members Training Day in 2024 then get in contact and find out more about training with us at Strength For Endurance. P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Wherever you are in your strength training journey we can always learn more. Tips that’ll increase the productivity and effectiveness of your sessions, adjust your mindset and ultimately optimise the results you see. Get a first hand insight into Kriss’s coaching mind with his very own 'Top 5 Training Tips for your S&C’: 1.Never assume anything 2.Start at 60% 3.Allow your range of motion to build up 4.Last set, best set 5.Forget Rehab, Focus on Strength Training with Intent P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
There is a naive belief that just getting strong is going to be the answer to overcoming pain and improving your performance. With many literally taking research as gospel when it comes to strength training and just pursuing 'heavy' resistance training.' The fact is that this is actually just one aspect. Listen in to todays episode as we discuss what you should be considering instead. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Rest or Recovery Days. What are you thought on them? Do they give you anxiety? Maybe you ignore them completely. Are you someone who knows what you should be doing, but finds it hard to actually execute. In a community full of incredibly driven, type A, highly productive and motivated individuals our biggest downfall can often be the ability to stop. However this could be actually be impacting you more than you believe. In todays podcast Kriss wants you to try and reframe things. By simply changing how you phrase and talk about rest and recovery, we can hopefully change your mindest towards it and in effect the benefits that it’ll bring to your training and performance capabilities.
The power of working with a coach goes beyond just exercise prescription, it's based upon feedback, accountability and empathy. But one of the most beneficial aspects of working with experienced practitioners is the education you can learn along the way. Having the opportunity to enhance and develop the awareness and understanding you have of yourself allows you to make decisions on a daily, weekly and monthly basis that can have significant impacts on your health and performance. Join Kriss and Sophie in todays episode as they discuss more around this topic. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
As we all search for that elusive ‘perfect race’, we come to realise that it’s far from a straight forward process. We learn from our mistakes and try to replicate the things that go well, it really is a journey of trial and error. SFE client (and todays guest) Harry, joins Kriss for great chat off the back of his ‘A’ race at UTMB’s CCC event. Over the past 12 months Harry's knowledge around his optimal training approach, management and prevention of injury and the sport of ultra running has grown enormously. He’ll be the first to admit there are many things he still needs to learn but it’s been his recent performances and the visible change in his approach towards training and competition that we can all learn from. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Have you ever come back to running following an injury, pregnancy, a change of sport or a running break? If you have, you’ll probably know from experience that it doesn’t always go smoothly and often we learn the hard way; pushing a little too hard too soon, old injuries crop up and you’re back at square one feeling frustrated and desperate for an answer. So what exactly does it take to build back up to run performance? To have complete confidence in your ability again. Confidence that you can get your running to where you want it to be without anxiety or fear of re-injury? It’s certainly not textbook material. We are complexed individuals with a multitude of external factors to navigate, but when done with logic, accountability and patience you’ll get there, and we’ve even had clients exceed their pre-injury or pre-rest running capabilities, on a regular basis. So listen in to todays episode and find out how we do it. Interested? Contact us for either a face to face or remote consultation and we can work through your return to run plan together. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
Kriss had the pleasure of speaking with Welsh Triathlete and Coach Nathan Ford for todays podcast, who had a life changing bike accident back in August 2021, leaving him paralysed from the neck down. A little over two years on and Nathan continues to defy all prognoses. It’s clear than Nathan's athletic traits and his mindset give him the relentless pursuit to keep moving forward each day. Tune in and listen to this inspirational and humbling story of perserverance and recovery in the face of adversity. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
We all have dreams and aspirations of running the trails, entering races and experiencing the adventures we see our sporting idols having. But is this ‘want’ or desire enough to actually get us there? Is it truely realistic to keep asking your body to do the things you want it to do without giving it the maintenance it deserves? Is it naive or ignorant to think we can just keep doing more of what we want to do, but not enough of what we need to do? In this episode Kriss discusses whether our romantic relationship and passion for our sport is enough to get us to where we want to be. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
This week’s episode is a long form chat with Alex Butt, an old friend and Co owner of military strength and conditioning company Stoic Conditioning. Kriss and Alex explore a variety of topics, notably the striking similarities between individuals preparing themselves for military services and those training for endurance competitions. They discuss the minimum physical standards required for entry level for both types of athlete, the non negotiable strength and conditioning standards for a long career lifespan , and possible solutions for the prevalent injury epidemic affecting both groups. Essentially we’ve got to get you pound for pound stronger that you’ve ever been before. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast post-production by EZPZ Podcasting
There’s an ongoing narrative we regularly come across where individuals are confused as to why they are falling short and struggling with ongoing injuries.
Simply put it comes down to the fact that they are trying to do too much (whether thats too far or too fast) with too little. If this sounds familiar, we need to start addressing where you’re falling short; what areas are you're lacking conditioning and adequate strength in? Where do you break down biomechanically over time? and Where are your imbalances that are compounding and irritating your body?
Essentially we’ve got to get you pound for pound stronger that you’ve ever been before.
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This week Kriss is joined by and Menachem Brodie (Strength and Cycling Coach) as they have an open and honest conversation about the current state of strength training within the endurance community.
From the misleading information that puts many individuals off stepping into the gym, the keys issues that are being missed by coaches and athletes, to how strength and conditioning encompasses so much more that a set of exercises.
There are some thought provoking takeway’s for both athletes and coaches in todays episode….
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Do you know how strong you need to be?
Often you set yourself a goal, a race or a particular time that you want to reach. But to give yourself the best chance possible of achieving these targets, clarity is essential.
You need to be clear on how much conditioning is needed, where you're currently at in relation to this and what pathway of work you need to put in to get there.
Remember working generically will only produce generic results, give yourself clear direction, accountability and a standard to work to and the results will follow.
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It’s a well known fact that anyone training for an endurance sport always wishes that there were more hours in the day.
Early starts, lunch time sessions and late nights to fit in all your training around work and family commitments are the norm, but failing to have any “white space” in your calendar could be what’s stalling your progress right now.
Most of us find it very hard to do nothing, it’s just how we’re programmed. Yes you might have a ‘rest day’ scheduled into your week but you then decide it’d be nice to catch up with a friend and you go for a 2 hour walk.
It’s very easy for us to fill the white space with things we consider not to be training; walking, climbing, hiking etc but this IS classed as training load and if you’re needing to rest or get over an injury this is going to be detrimental. Sound familiar? Listen in to todays podcast as Kriss explains more….
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A great client catch up today with Laura who just completed Trail Verbier St Bernard by UTMB. A 140km course with 9600m of vertical climbing through the Swiss Alps - it’s definitely not one for the faint hearted!
Laura takes us through her race which under 38 hours In a race where over half the field DNF’d and temperatures reached 40 degrees in places, Laura shares with us her preparation, the race highs and lows (literally and figuritively) and how she’s managed to recover so quickly afterwards.
We briefly mention Laura’s back story, which is eventful to say the least. But if you want to hear our first chat with Laura where we find out how she came back from an injury that threatened even her ability to walk, to now backing up 100km plus races just a few months apart you can find it here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nHLgeCbyZki6nFNO1SRD4?si=33b3b7c3c9c5454d
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If you've followed our journey at SFE over the past 10 years you'll know that we've been through an evolution of physical training spaces, but we've always had an element of online coaching.
This format and the systems we've developed have allowed us to work with hundreds, if not thousands of individuals, from all over the world and with alot of success.
But often we get asked the question "How do we get results we do without being face to face?" , in todays episode Kriss answers this question and identifies what it truely is that enables us to help clients get over their injuries and achieving their best performances, whilst working remotely.
Sceptical? Give it a listen!....
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The key to becoming a successful and sustainable athlete is your ability to have not only good training habits (and to maintain them), but to also have the ability to upgrade them when and where necessary.
This will also be largely based upon the feedback and accountability you have on a week to week basis. Strength and conditioning provides the ultimate framework for behavioural change.
This is due to it’s structure and progressive nature where you have the opportunity to ‘ plug and play’ these ‘new' behaviours at will. What behaviours do you have that you know if changed or upgraded would allow you to become a better athlete, suffer with fewer injuries or improve your overall health?
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In todays client hotseat we hear from Martin who has been looking to run long for a number of years but who has been constantly held back with reoccuring episodes of serious back pain.
Over the last 6 months he has completely committed to not only improving his mobility and the range of motion through his hips and lower back but also increasing his base levels of strength and power alongside his run volume.
When working with these types of injuries progress is never linear and the key to success has been the accountability and feedback between athlete and coach. Thanks to Martin for sharing his journey, we look forward to seeing what's next...!
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The inspiration for todays podcast conversation came when talking to a current client who is moving on from his recent 70.3 performance and is now looking at tackling an 11 mile swim event along the length of Lake Windermere.
Now as a swimmer (before anything else), SFE client Nathan isn't phased by this next endurance endeavour, however we've also discussed how he can't go into this being complacent.
As a result there are specific areas of his training that we need to become 'Hyper Specific' with, as the shear demands on his body have now changed. Join us as we discuss the importance of being able to adapt your programming to your desired goals.
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We're very grateful to be able to share Miles's story with you this week.
A very talented runner who came to us after a plague of achilles issues and back pain. Fed up with the endless cycle of injury treatment, which although provided temporary relief, was expensive, painful and short term.
Miles knew that he had to find a long term solution if he was to get back to performing at his best and enjoying his running again.
Through his dedicated approach and open mindset, we worked on a strength and conditioning program that identified his deficiencies, retrained his loading patterns and improved his movement efficiency.
Miles shares his journey through pain, injury and rehab and how he's noticed a new level of strength that enables him to turn up session after session with confidence.
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How well do you recover? Whether it's training consistently from week to week, or pulling up after a race or big weekend adventure.
We’ve all been there and unfortunately it’s all too common to hear about how broken people are following a big session - almost like a badge of honour, the more soreness the harder you went.
But how much better would it be to have the ability to walk away from a significant training session or race feeling good, with minimal soreness and be able to continue on with daily life with minimal impact. So how can we improve our ability to rebound and recover?
How can we avoid having a week where you’re hobbling about? Listen in to todays podcast episode to find out more.
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In todays episode we share a recent check-in call Kriss had with SFE athlete Maria. With consistent age group winning performances across the board, Maria is testament to the hard work she puts in.
But when a knee meniscal injury derailled her performance last year it's been an interesting (yet successful) journey through recovery.
Maria shares with us just how valuable she finds being accountable to someone, the importance of celebrating the small wins that we often take for granted and the power of positive self talk in the hardest of times.
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As athletes we will all at some point be faced with uncertainty or moments where we question "Am I good to go on?” or "Is my body capable of this?" and unfortunately for many this will be a gamble. But for those of who have directed specific, purposeful and progressive work into building the necessary S&C foundations, they will have the knowledge and confidence that they need to answer these questions with clarity. Our endurance training alone is unable to give us the 'fore-warning' that a strength program can. By having clear metrics and the ability to test our body before we put ourselves back into high volume, high intensity environments we can make calculated decisions that’ll prevent unnecessary backward steps in our progress. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
Whether it’s a job that has you on your feet for really long days? A stressful work environment that peaks at specific times throughout the year or lifestyle responsibilities and hobbies that mean you actually don’t sit down very much….if you’re also trying to fit in a large volume of training throughout the week, something is going to eventually break. Any of these could be impacting your training and performance more than you think and whilst it’s unlikely (and probably unnecessary) that you’re going to make drastic changes like a career change, not walking the dog, doing the gardening or being a parent etc, your training and S&C can be manipulated so that you start seeing fewer injuries, illnesses and frustrating plateaus in performance. If this sounds like you, how do you deal with it? How do you slow down the endless "hamster wheel” you feel like you’re spinning? Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
We are all curious about our athletic potential, whether it be our first 5k or first 100miler. To be able to achieve these goals we know that we are likely going to have to make some behavioural changes to our current lifestyle. To do the 'extraordinary' we know that we are going to have to go beyond what we currently know, and many are happy to do this with their training volume and intensity. However the weekly conversation that you should be having with yourself is whether you are making extraordinary changes with your nutrition, recovery and strength and conditioning to reach these goals. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
Warm Ups. We all know we should be doing them, but when we're rushing out the door or catching up with training partners before a session they are easy to skip or rush through. Some of you might be embarassed doing them if no-one else is or you simply don't know what you should be doing. The fact of the matter is a good warm up (which could only be several minutes) will define the quality of your training sessions. So what should they look like? How long? Do you need equipment? Listen in to todays podcast as Kriss shares his thoughts and tips. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
Depending on where you are in the world, many of you over the winter months or off season will have established some great routines with your strength work. The darker, colder days allow for more time in the gym setting, as the pull outdoors isn’t so tempting and the races are fewer and further apart. But what happens to your 2-3 weekly strength sessions once the race season begins? You’ll have races back to back and really you just want to be outdoors on the trails, road or track, leaving very little desire or time to be maintaining your strength work. This is where 'Micro-dosing’ comes in and that’s what we discuss in todays episode. What it looks like and how to go about it.
Are you someone who is regularly complaining about tight quads or tip hip flexors? Are you always stretching them out or booking in regular massages and treatments to ‘release' the tension, to counteract the hours of sitting you do throughout the day? Well todays episode might give you a fresh look on things. It’s time to get to the bottom of the problem for good, not just treat the superficial symptoms. Kriss also takes you through some practical tasks to test yourself as you’re listening to todays episode. If you miss them you can watch them in full and give them a go here: https://youtu.be/ea1p09j4a38 and here: https://youtu.be/AlBka_abaqA Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
As we look to get stronger, fitter, faster we have to continually look to improve our tolerance for work. What do we mean by tolerance? Essentially your ability to absorb work consistently and sustainably. Everyone has a unique threshold, not just based on their fitness but also depending on individual circumstances such as family life, work life. Todays episode looks at how we can work to increase our tolerance in the form of a timeline: 1. Stability & Confidence 2. Build capacity & strength 3. Increase skill set (drills and plyometrics) 4. Build Maximal strength and speed 5. Train speed and power 6. Build volume Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
We often get asked "What's the best exercise for XXX ?" which is a pretty difficult question to answer given the thousands of exercises there are to choose from. The truth is, this question is all based upon the individual and what they need to work on. Selecting your exercises actually comes after the results of your screening and testing process. What we've done in todays episode is broken the body down and given you what we deem as the best 'bang for your buck' exercises depending upon what it is you need to work on. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
This week we look at the race taper. A phase of training in any competing athletes schedule that needs to be considered, practice and can often take some fine tuning to master. We discuss how S&C can be utilised in the lead up to a race to keep your body in a state of readiness whilst lowering overall training load and intensity and what your taper program should look like? Kriss mentioned the squat mobility drill during the podcast, which you can see here: https://youtu.be/Tg86Yr2bpF4 Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
Are your athletes struggling with the same recurring injuries? Are you frustrated with your clients who don’t do their rehab? Should you be including strength work in your athletes training program, and if so what should it look like? How do you maximise the benefits you’re seeing with the endurance athletes you’re working with? These are some of the common questions we know you’re facing as coaches, trainers and treating practitioners and thats a big reason we developed the Fundamentals Training course - to help you navigate the complex journey around working with endurance athletes. Listen in to todays episode as we discuss these in a bit more detail. For more details on working with Strength For Endurance as either an athlete or a coach head over to strengthforendurance.com Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
We’re just a few days away (Sunday 19th March) from the official launch of our Strength for Endurance Fundamentals Training Course. The first of it's kind and we're so excited to bring this to you all. So, what is it all about? Whether you’re a Coach, Personal Trainer or Health Professional, this course is going to transform the way you work with your clients, define the success you have and most definitely change the approach you have with your own training. Many of you understand the principles of strength and conditioning but are you able to apply it to an endurance athlete who is works full time and is training upwards of 15-20 hours a week already? How do you integrate a strength program into a schedule where there is seemingly no more time for anything else? Are you confident applying progressive overload to an individual but in a way that doesn’t take anything from their swim, bike, run disciplines? These are just a few of the questions that you’ll be able to answer after working through the Fundamentals Course. Giving you the much needed knowledge and practical understanding of how to keep the endurance athletes you work with injury free and performing at their best. For more information on both the online course and face-to-face course dates, head over to https://www.strengthforendurance.com/fundamentals-training-course Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
We recently had a great SFE Training Day with twenty of our UK based clients and wanted to take this opportunity to share a few insights into the experience and the standout takeaways. Listen in to this short episode where we discuss the differences and similarities between our clients, doing your strength training and drills with intent and putting coaching cues into practise. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
This week Kriss caught up with not one but two highly successful and experienced athletes. Both Olympic Triathletes in their own right, they are a force to be reckoned with and seem to be mastering the art of training and racing with juggling family life and two small children. Kriss met Brad and Radka (Kahlefeldt) whilst living and training in Lennox Head near Byron Bay back in 2014. But fast forward 8-9 years and alot has changed. Long gone are the mid ride coffee stops and chilled recovery days, it’s all about maximising time and being efficient, as anyone with small children will know. It’s inspiring to hear how these two manage everything, did we mention they are doing all this alongside running a very successful swim school business? Brad & Radka kindly share their secrets to fitting it all in, how they value their gym work as they get older, the tips and tricks they have learnt along the way and how important it is to be setting a good example for their two girls.
Whether you're returning from an injury, returning to exercise after having a baby or something else that has you on a journey back to fitness and performance, it can be really hard to stay on track. Comparison and external input from the media, peers or competitors can easily trigger us into thinking we should be doing things sooner, faster or heavier.
But for those who have made the mistake of rushing their return to training and performance before, they'll tell you it's not worth it. Kriss highlights some top tips that he uses with clients on a weekly basis from being patient, to trusting the process and resisting the distractions around you. Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
For this weeks podcast Kriss was joined by Ross Austen owner and founder of Hanora Health who specialises in all things health and wellbeing. Ross's personal and professional pursuit of health has been multi-dimensional and in this episode we discussed a few of his most prominent focuses - gut health and breath work. With a look into the research, a few facts that may surprise you and some useful action steps to takeaway it's a great listen, especially for those looking to optimise not only their day to day life, but their performance as well. To find out more about Ross's work including his upcoming workshops you can find him on instagram @hanorahealth Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
An insightful and thought provoking discussion this week with Sports and Performance Nutritionist Paul Booth. Paul has a wealth of knowledge and experience from not only his research and lecturing background but his own notable ultra endurance achievements. Our conversation covered a range of topics including fuelling strategies over different length races, the consequences of both underfuelling and overfuelling during ultra racing, gut issues, REDS, fasted training, glycogen training and protein timing. Highly recommend tuning in to this episode for some great takeaways, whatever your goals are over the coming year. To find out more about how you can work with Paul visit www.performancegainsnutrition.com or follow him at @ultra.endurance.nutritionist Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
You love to run. Whether it's on the road, track or trails, from 5k to 100miles or more, running plays a huge part in your life. So naturally you'll want to do everything you can to keep running and running as well as possible. Unfortunately this is where many fall short. Being ill-prepared and under conditioned has you struggling with recurring injury or not being able to reach the time or distance you're aiming for and the common reason for this is not knowing when or how to bring strength & conditioning into your training week alongside your run sessions, something we know a thing or two about here at SFE. Listen in to hear more... Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
There are so many 'promises' or 'guarentees' made at this time of year, whether it's by someone else or promises you make to yourself, but as we all know many New Year resolutions last a few weeks, at best a month or so, and then the motivation drops off and the old habits creep back in. So we wanted to start the year, by highlighting what it REALLY takes to get the results you're after. What does it take to get achieve a sustainable level of strength and fitness, is it realistic to stay injury free? and more importantly can you manage to maintain your health at the same time? Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - here P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - here Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources. Join our SFE Program Pathway - here The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program. Book a Consultation Call - here Podcast production by Everglade Media
There can be so much frustration when it comes to trying to return to running, with constant little setbacks appearing every time you try to up the mileage or increase the intensity. This is so often the case due to most only focussing on one or two areas of injury rehab, run training or recovery, with little to no plan with integrating it all together into your current training lifestyle. Our success at SFE is due to our ability to consider all the variables, by looking at the current practices before relating them to your individual needs and creating a plan of attack so you can move forward with confidence. Listen in to todays podcast to find out more about the Return To Run Pathway and for more details head over to the website https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-pathway
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We’ve got an awesome line up for your in this years Black Friday Bundle and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity to get your hands on some top resources. Sharing with you five of our recent masterclasses, we want to give you an insight into just some of the content that our SFE clients get on a weekly basis. Our 2022 Black Friday Bundle includes: Warm Up - The Essentials - Learn the best ways to warm up for your complex & high intensity lifts Mountain Strength - Training with the hills without access to them Acute Injury Management Masterclass (with Physiotherapist Sophie) Single Leg Strength Challenge - Eradicate imbalances and weaknesses in your unilateral lower body strength Athletic Core Training - The best ways to develop a strong core for performance Our BFB offer is available until midnight on Monday 28th November - to get yours head over to https://www.strengthforendurance.com
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Andrew Sillitoe is a well renowned coach in the area of leadership, working with high-achieving managers throughout the business world and helping them to build winning teams. Kriss & Andrew (or Smilie as he is better known to Kriss) go back a long way, to the days of their player/coach relationship when they were representing Great Britain in Inline Hockey. Naturally they had alot to talk about and there are some great takeaways not to be missed, including: - What it takes to develop a winning mindset - What happens when your strengths actually become your enemies - How you can 'get out of' your own way - Is your addiction or obsession to training sustainable? If you like this episode and want to find out more about Andrews work head over to www.playercoach.com or @andrewsillitoe on instagram.
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Todays podcast looks at why we need to include to include single leg strength work into our training and what the possible repurcussions are if we don't. Kriss talks about where to start in terms of exercises and how we progress these exercises over time? Finally we discuss the commonly asked question "What weight or load do you need to be working towards?" How's your single leg strength and how are your training it?
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If you haven’t yet managed to catch last weeks episode with Dr. Richard Blagrove, then head back to that episode right away for a great listen. Our conversation last week was jam packed full of insights from Richards’ position as Senior Lecturer of Physiology and S&C Programme Lead at Loughborough University.
Listening back to the episode there was too much great content to just leave it there, so in todays episode we reflect upon some key points. From the differences and simililarities in our equipment and testing methods, collecting qualitative vs quantitative data, a closer look into REDs and onto what’s missing from the research around strength training and injury prevention.
As always we’d love to hear your thoughts and questions, so send us an email or leave a questions on our social channels @strengthforendurance
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Kriss had the pleasure this week of sitting down with Dr Richard Blagrove, Lecturer in Physiology and currently the Programme Leader for the MSc Strength and Conditioning at Loughborough University.
We first met Richard back in 2016 when he was Programme Director for the BSc Strength and Conditioning Science at St Mary’s University, after recently publishing his book ‘Strength and Conditioning for Endurance Running’.
Always an interesting and insightful discussion, Kriss and Richard deep dive into past and current research studIes and the applications these findings have on endurance athletes. From the consequences of chronic low energy availability on bone health markers, to setting strength standards for athletes and then onto the ‘optimal’ formula for concurrent training, this podcast has some really interesting takeaways.
We’d like to thank Richard for his time and knowledge shared on this podcast. Some of Richards other accolades that we feel we need to mention include:
- His work at Birmingham City University as a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, where he was awarded a Senior Fellowship by the Higher Education Authority (2017).
- Managed the sport science support to The Royal Ballet Company in London, and was Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach for Sport and Health Services.
- Richard is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach and previously a Director of the UK Strength and Conditioning Association.
- He has provided strength and conditioning coaching support to numerous athletes over the last 12 years including several Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
- Richards extensive work with middle- and long-distance runners provided the inspiration for his doctoral research which investigated the utility of strength-based exercise in adolescent distance runners.
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Think about this...6 days of trail running across the island of Madeira, covering roughly 130km, with 8000m elevation (and back down again!) Now think about doing this after you’ve been told 9 months again, it’s unlikely that you’ll ever be able to run again. That was where SFE client Oliver was at the beginning of 2022. Struggling with a significant meniscal injury, he could barely run 5km without pain. This is why the true feat of his achievement is quite incredible and shows just what is possible with commitment, effort and the right guidance and accountability from an MDT approach. Listen in to todays episode to hear Olivers amazing story...
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We kick off todays podcast with an exciting announcement that we're looking forward to sharing with you very soon, so listen in if you want to find out more! But the main focus of todays episode though is the five principles that we incorporate into all our programming here at Strength For Endurance and key factors that you should be considering when designing and working through a holistic and complete strength and conditioning program.
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As a GP with regular night shifts and incredibly busy schedule, Aoife’s strength training approach was very ad-hoc and unstructured. A relatively young runner, only really starting seriously in the last 4 years it was clear that structure and consistency was something that she needed if she was going to get the most out of her ultra-running goals. Since earlier this year we’ve worked with Aoife to create a strong and resilient chassis, and with success. She’s completed four big races this summer the Highland Fling (80km), a 105km in Spain, renowned 145km TDS and a little 50 miler to wrap up her season! Find out what’s enabled her to back up races and develop a training approach thats sustainable and effective.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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George came to us at SFE with a hip and knee injury that was stopping him from running pain free. With a big year of ultra-running planned culminating in a 100miler in the summer he wanted to see if we could help. Having never done strength training before bar a few sporadic 'off the cuff' strength exercises he has progressed with patience and consistency to become a rather accomplished strength athlete, in doing so enabling him to re-balance his body, overcome his injuries and walk away from his 100 mile race successfully, without complaint. Listen in as George shares his new mindset around intergrating S&C into his passion of running.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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What an inspiring episode we have for you today. We checked in with SFE client Laura off the back of her fantastic 106mile race at Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB). However, it’s Laura’s back story that makes her result even more special, from a year in a wheelchair following a road traffic accident, two previous medical DNF’s at UTMB and two bouts of covid earlier this year, it was Laura’s positivity, determination and consistent hard work that got her to that finish line. Listen in as we hear Laura’s story.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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You might be hitting all your sessions during the week and doing them well, but you’re still struggling to see the results from your work or get over a frustrating injury? As endurance athletes, we know the juggle between training, work and family is real. Many of you aren’t professionals, so still work full time alongside training upwards of 10 hours a week which can be demanding. So often clients come to us struggling, yet as soon as we look at their weekly load (training, work, family and social life) it’s evident that these external stressors are having a big impact in allowing them to progress with their performance. Listen in as Kriss shares some tips to help you streamline your lifestyle and maximise your training.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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The bottom line is that if you want to race and perform with quality, you have to train with quality too. Unfortunately many of us in endurance sports get caught up with what others are doing and the common perception is still that more volume is the answer to success. But surely doing more of poor quality is worse than doing less of good quality?
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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In this weeks podcast we look a little closer at hip and knee dominant strength exercises. What the differences are between the two, the benefits of performing both and the key coaching cues and pieces of equipment you can use to perform them effectively. Understanding these better will give you the power to manipulate your strength program and tailor it to your individual needs. Remember, understanding why something has been included in your training program will greatly increase your motivation to keep doing it and ultimately appreciate how it transfer across into your sport and day to day training.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Kriss is joined this week by our in-house physio at SFE - Sophie, as they sit down to look a little closer at injuries. Often athletes are missing the bigger picture when it comes to injury and working out why it happened, which is an easy mistake to mistake if you don’t have help from the right person, asking the right questions. So how do you explain injuries that seemingly come out of the blue? and What possible training errors may have got you there? Sophie and Kriss talk about the approach we should take when trying to resolveg an injury and the frustrations that come along the way.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Kriss is joined this week by our in-house physio at SFE - Sophie, as they sit down to look a little closer at injuries. Often athletes are missing the bigger picture when it comes to injury and working out why it happened, which is an easy mistake to mistake if you don’t have help from the right person, asking the right questions. So how do you explain injuries that seemingly come out of the blue? and What possible training errors may have got you there? Sophie and Kriss talk about the approach we should take when trying to resolveg an injury and the frustrations that come along the way.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
We always try to strip back the unnecessary noise when it comes to strength training in an attempt to make it less overwhelming to athletes, who’d honestly prefer to be spending their time out on the the trails, track or road. However there also needs to be an understanding and level of respect around the importance of following an individualised program over a generic ‘one size fits all’ approach. So if you’re someone who’s frustrusted by not seeing the results of your work, you’re looking to overcome an injury or have set yourself a pretty lofty goal for next season then listen in as Kriss explains more...
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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A question for you….”Do you have the strength to go the distance?” To keep doing what you want session after session, race after race, year after year, with complete confidence in your body. It’s key to remember that strength is the pre requisite to speed and power, and only then can we safely and effectively start to build our capacity for endurance. Unfortunately many longer distance athletes (10km plus) put all their focus on the endurance aspect, and ignore the foundations, leading to injury, inconsistent training and dissapointing performances. Todays podcast looks at what it takes to build that all important bedrock.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
With so much information available to us, it can be tempting to try and challenge ourselves with exciting exercises and new pieces of equipment. But could this actually be the thing that is holding you back from making any real progress in your training or injury rehab? From Bosu balls and wobble boards to complexed jumps and weights that are too advanced for your current level of condition, make sure your not falling into the trap of ‘running before you can walk’. Listen in to find out more….
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
With so much information available to us, it can be tempting to try and challenge ourselves with exciting exercises and new pieces of equipment. But could this actually be the thing that is holding you back from making any real progress in your training or injury rehab? From Bosu balls and wobble boards to complexed jumps and weights that are too advanced for your current level of condition, make sure your not falling into the trap of ‘running before you can walk’. Listen in to find out more….
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
It's not uncommon to have a dominant side when it comes to everyday tasks such as writing, kicking a ball or throwing. But what about when it comes to our strength training and applying it to our sport...is it ok if we can only do 10 calf raises on our left leg but 20 on our right? Or if we know our right hamstring is our weaker one - does it matter? Listen in to find out more...
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Whether you’re looking to master the front squat or it’s completely new to you then listening in to todays podcast is a must! Kriss shares his key tips for getting the most out of this complexed exercise; from stance and breathing to mobility requirements and the importance of working on your 'front rack' elbow position. So why is this such a great exercise? How does it transfer across into your sport? and How you can start to bring it into your training? Tune in to hear more…..
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Ever wanted to know how to make an exercise easier or make your progress move a bit quicker? Today Kriss shares 5 (plus a bonus 4) training aids that he uses with clients to help their training progress further and a little faster. They aren't short cuts, the work still needs to be done, but implement these training aids into your sessions and notice the benefit it has on your training in a very short amount of time.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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With an abundance of information and access to research, many of us go in search of optimal performance by looking at the stats and the outcome of research studies. But as individuals with different bodies, training backgrounds and injury experiences can we truely rely on everything we read to work for us?
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Today Kriss is discussing an issue that he comes across on a daily basis; athletes who are struggling with injury yet can’t seem to get get past it and back to performing how they’d like to. Does this sounds famiiliar? You might have had a consultation to find out your injury diagnosis and then been prescribed the rest and remedial work to do. But you can’t just sit there and hope that a few rehab exercises several times a week are going to get you back to your best, that’s only half the story. You need to keep upskilling yourself. To find out what the other half of the picture is and to get out of your injury rut for good then listen in to toadys episode.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Are you nervous about increasing your weights in the gym? Do you have a hesitancy to particular exercises or pieces of equipment? If this is you then listen in to todays episode as Kriss shares 5 key ways to build your confidence around lifting heavier. *Remember, if you’re not progressively increasing your weights then your body is going to start plateauing. It won’t be getting the adequate stimulus it needs to keep building and allowing you to improve your performance.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
A short but powerful podcast this week as Kriss talks about the importance of Self Autonomy. The benefits of being in-tune with how your body is feeling on a day to day basis plays a huge part in your ability to sustain consistent training. Kriss talks through a few factors that will get you closer to having a greater level of understanding about yourself: Education, Reflection, Implementation, Making change and lastly Accountability. How do you rate your level of Self Autonomy?
Today Kriss is joined by Sophie who came onboard several months ago as our consulting Physiotherapist. As a keen endurance athlete herself, Sophie both understands and has experienced first hand the highs and lows of training, racing and injury. The two sit down to talk about the close link between physiotherapy and strength & conditioning and how they are working together on a weekly basis to ensure our clients are getting the best advice, support and injury management possible. They talk about how training errors often cause injury and that certain rehab approaches simply aren’t enough to get you to a place your body is ready for the demands of your sport. This is a great introduction to the work Sophie does with us at SFE, and you can expect to hear more from her down the line.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
This week Kriss shares his thoughts regarding some common myths and misconceptions many endurance athletes have when it comes to their training approach. He shares 5 common outdated beliefs that he regularly hears from clients and views that are most likely hindering their progress and stopping them from reaching their potential. - Lighter is faster - Volume wins the day - Fasted training - You never forget how to run - Strength training will slow you down Listen in as Kriss explores these a bit further.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Kriss is back this week discussing a common problem and often a misconception amongst athletes, that strength training stops as soon as your race season commences. He explains why it's so important for your performance and ensuring you maintain a injury free body all season long and then shares a few top tips around how to go about it integrating it effectively.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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We've got a great guest on todays podcast in the form of Sport & Exercise Psychologist, Steffi Dampney. With psychology being such a fundamental element to consider when it comes to athletes, we were really keen to get an insight from Steffi into the work she does, common issues she's faced with and the actionable steps we can all start to put in place to get the most out of our performance.
Kriss and Steffi talk about everything from self awareness, to what it takes to make habits stick, to how your actions now will serve you later on.
You can find out more about Steffi's work at https://www.steffidampney.com/ or reach out to her at steffi@thesportingdifference.com
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Kriss is joined by one of his Austrailia based clients for this episode, who whilst training for a trail marathon up in the mountains suffered a significant ankle injury.
As many of you know whilst out on the trails, help is not always near and after several hours she managed to hobble her way into the hospital ER.
Kriss and Kate discuss her journey from using crutches and a moon boot, to being consistent with her rehab exercises, to then running her first half marathon since the injury. It’s a familiar scenario that many listeners will be able to take confidence and reassurance from, so thank you Kate for sharing your story!
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Whilst many Ultra-runners progress to the longer distances at a some what 'more mature' age, todays guest ran her first 100km when she was just 15 years old. Since then Lucy Bartholomew has gone on to become a true ambassador and inspiration within the sport, with many impressive achievements to her name. But today's episode shows us much more than her results resume alone and rather how much of a well-rounded athlete and individual she has become. Kriss and Lucy discuss what she has learnt along her running journey so far, how an introduction to strength and conditioning at a young age gave her such solid foundations to build upon and her rather refreshing outlook on the sport that so many of us love. We talk about her upcoming Western States 100 (@lucy_bartholomew) and the highly recommended documentary following her pursuit of the 231km Larapinta trail www.runningoutmovie.com.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Today Kriss speaks with Menacham Brodie who for the last 9 years has been living and working in Isreal with the Isreal National Track Cycling Team helping to develop their up and coming talent. As well as his work with the track team, Brodie works with a range of cyclists and triathletes under his coaching platform Human Vortex Training (HVT), helping them to get the most out of their training. His coaching approach has a strong focus on the 'McGill Big 3' core stability method developed by Dr. Stuart McGill. In todays episode we discuss training for the younger athlete, the importance of individualising your training approach and the barriers Menacham faces as a coach. You can find out more about Menacham and his work at https://www.humanvortextraining.com/
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
Today's podcast guest and SFE client Jon, loves nothing more than getting out on the trails and navigating the mountains, but when he decided to tun up the pace from hiking to faster trail running goals he soon found himself a world of pain. Jon and Kriss look at where the gaps were in his training approach that lead him to injury and subsequently joining us at SFE. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, however if Jon's story can help other runners to prevent going down the same path, or atleast know that there is a way back to happy, painfree running again then that's got to be a positive. Thank you Jon for sharing your story!
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
We're joined today by a fantastic client of ours Ramya. Despite being a busy student doctor Ramya has shown that with the right approach and a huge amount of consistency it was possible to regain the balance between optimal health and training effectively. With no menstrual cycle for 8 years and a training/ fueling approach that was doing more harm than good, Ramya shares her story about putting all the pieces of the puzzle together that enabled her to reach her goal. Thank you Ramya for sharing your story!
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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If you are someone who only strength trains in the winter months or during your off season, not only are you potentially skimming the surface of your potential but you're also risking having a very short 'race year' due to an increased likelihood of injury. Your strength training won't look the same all year round that's for sure, but if you want to stay injury free and performing at your best you need to be maintaining that strength base throughout the year, to simply support the intensity and demand you are putting on your body. Today Kriss discusses the why's and the hows!
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room? Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
We are joined today by Boulder based Strength & Conditioning Coach Kevin Purvis. We've been aware of Kevin and the great work he's doing, for a good few years now, so it was awesome to finally be able to sit down and have a coach to coach chat. As the owner of KP Performance, Kevin and his team are all about 'building stronger athletes' and we took this opportunity to delve into his thought processes, discuss the barriers we common face with coaching endurance athletes and see what he's learnt during his many years as an experienced trainer. We hope you enjoy! You can find out more about Kevin and his work at https://www.kpperformanceboulder.com or via instagram @kp_performance
It's a pleasure to share todays episode with you where Kriss talks to Amy about her journey, from living with an eating disorder to now being strong enough to train for a sub 3 marathon and 100km trail race.
Amy's story will no doubt relate to many of our listeners, but she hopes it'll help others to work through their individual journeys and move towards planning their own dream goals. Thank you Amy for sharing your story!
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If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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Do you include it in your training program?
Is all you work focused on your lower body?
So many runners miss out on the benefits of having a strong upper body. So today Kriss explains why it is so important to include this element of work in your training, he dispels some of the myths you might have and looks closer at the exercises that are really going to benefit your run performance and why. Tune in to find out more.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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We're so excited to share this weeks podcast with you as we hear from a wonderful client of ours Christine.
There is so much in Christines story that will especially resonate with female listeners who are approaching, going through, or have past the menopause.
It may set off some alarm bells, but as you can hear from our conversation, even though it can be a challenging time, it is totally within your control to get help, understand your body and take action. And like Christine, could lead to you being in a better place than ever.
Christine talks alot about her work with Integrative & Functional Medicine Doctor - Dr. Ruth Wilde, you can find out more about her work here https://drruthwilde.com/.
Thank you Christine for sharing your story.
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If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
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Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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We had engaging and insighful conversation this week with Angelo Gingerellie, coach and co-author of the recently published Finish Strong - Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes.
Alongside Richard (RJ) Boergers, the two wrote the book with the aim of introducing the principles of resistance training to the endurance athlete, in a clear and accessible way.
Kriss chats with Angelo about how the book came about, the training principles it promotes and similar to us at SFE, educating our audience on bridging the gap between resistance training and endurance performance.
Angelo Gingerelli: Strength & Conditioning Coach - Seton Hall University
IG for the Book: @Finish_Strong_Book
You can get your copy of this Bloomsbury publication on Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Finish-Strong-Resistance-Training-Endurance/dp/1472977432
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If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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If you're prone to rolling your ankle or achilles issues are stopping you from doing what you love it's time to get on top of things once and for all. A common integration into many of our clients programs, our 5 step protocol acts not only as a guide for those returning from injury but also as prehab for those wanting to optimise their strength longterm.
In todays episode Kriss shares his 5 step approach that takes you from regaining optimal mobility to integrating plyometric drills. Listen in and arm yourself with the knowledge on how to bulletproof your ankles for good.
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If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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A very common problem, finding yourself tight in areas such as your calves, hamstrings, hip flexors or chest. But rather than lack of flexibility being to blame, have you considered that you're symptoms might be originating from an underlying weakness?
In this weeks podcast Kriss looks at the common sites of "tightness" and how to go about addressing them.
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The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
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If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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We now have an enormous range of specialists who we can seek help from, if we should want to optimise our biomechanics, adjust our form and boost our overall performance. This can be an expensive but highly beneficial purchase, however so many athletes go and get great advice but fail to see long lasting results from the findings - and it's often not the analysis that is the problem, it's what you do (or don't do) after that is the problem.
That's what Kriss is discussing on todays podcast, not only where you might be falling short but sharing what you need to be doing to truely make your investment worthwhile.
Kriss references a few exercises in this podcast episode, you can find them here: Lateral Box Step Up https://youtu.be/lXqvQAGRPa4 , Broad Jump https://youtu.be/RLZEHQ17gGE
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P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
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Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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There is no sugar-coating it. Getting a DNF (Did Not Finish) marked next to your name in the results table sucks!
But it's something that many of us have experienced and will likely experience again.
However many DNF's are actually within your control and can infact be prevented. Todays podcasts starts by looking at the cost of not finishing a race, the money, time and energy that has potentially been "wasted" but also the psychological and emotional impact it can have for some of us.
Flipping it, we want to highlight several key things you can consider and take action towards, in order to significantly reduce the liklihood of getting a DNF again anytime soon.
What is stopping you from getting to the start of the race, completing your goal or crossing the finish line? It's time to take a closer look......
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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As athletes who move and challenge our bodies regularly, most of us would say we're pretty in tune with our bodies.
However feeling something and listening to it are two very different things and often we ignore the signs and symptoms that we don't want to hear.
In this weeks podcast we had another great chat with integrative medical doctor Dr. Ruth Wilde, discussing key factors we can use to do a regular 'self check in'.
We talk training protocols, individualisation and communication and how important these three are if we want to maintain a level of health that will allow us to train and perform in a sustainable way.
Working closely with over 200 athletes this year, we've seen a vast range of different injuries, training mindsets and goals embarked upon. If you haven't worked with us before, you might be watching/listening in with curiosity from the sidelines.
Today we wanted to share two particular case studies with you, from two great clients that we've worked with this year.
Listen in as we talk through their individual journeys, their wins and setbacks and where they are now.
It's been a busy but incredibly fulfilling year and we can't wait to work with more of you in 2022.
Lastly, thank you for listening in, your support means so much and we hope you've learnt a little something along the way. A very Happy New Year from SFE!
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Weekly Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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"I'm ok, providing I stick to this pace, this heart rate or that type of terrain?"
Does this sound like you or perhaps a training partner?
For a long time you might have been kidding yourself, and coming in and out of injury for a long time, you know this is true.
Listen in as Kriss talks about re-establishing complete confidence in your body, to do whatever, whenever and the freedom to step outside of your safe zone.
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Weekly Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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As we look forward to the next holiday period you might have plans of going away.
But with excitement, this can also bring anxiety to those who are working towards a particular goal and the fear of losing the consistency you've worked hard to establish is playing on your mind.
On today's podcast, we discuss some key pointers to keep you on track with your training wherever you are, how to ensure your sessions are effective and what to do when equipment is limited and your training environment is different.
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Weekly Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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It's clear to us that there is an epidemic within the endurance community.
Whether it's running, cycling, triathlon, 5km or 250km - there is a huge problem with reoccurring injuries stopping you from doing the things you love and currently, we don't feel like you are being treated with the best approach.
However, with the right education and skillset, we know that we can significantly change this, giving you the ability to avoid, manage and overcome.
This is where our 'SFE Injury Crisis Toolkit' comes in - a free resource that we've designed to help you understand why your injury has happened, what you can do right away to get past it and most importantly what you can do to prevent the likelihood of it happening again.
Today Kriss goes through a few key parts of the toolkit with you, including the 57 point Core Stability Checklist that will get you back on track.
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Weekly Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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Bone density can be simple yet complex at the same time due to it's multi-factorial nature.
But what we do know is that implementing strength training has significant benefits towards bomb-proofing your body.
Kriss discusses the what, why and how in this weeks episode, the benefits of working with an MDT approach and the logical steps when building back up to doing your sport following a bone stress injury.
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Keep up to date with my recent coaching insights - Here
P.S. Whenever you’re ready there are 3 ways you can work with us Strength For Endurance to overcome your pain and return to doing the things you at the level you want.
Subscribe to our Youtube Channel - Here
Arm yourself with a level of knowledge you can call on at anytime. From choosing the best exercises, identifying the warning signs to prevent bigger issues developing or understanding what other factors you could be addressing to unlock your potential, we’ll give you the essential tools and resources.
Join our SFE Program Pathway - Here
The proof is in our results and we’ve taken hundreds of individuals from a place of confusion & despair to a place of confidence and full recovery. Get the highest level of accountability, support, strategy and training starting with our 12 week program.
Book a Consultation Call - Here
If you’re currently unsure of what you need to do, how you need to do it or what the next step is for you then reach out and we can create an action plan that's right for you.
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SFE Training Room with Kriss Hendy
What is the SFE Training Room?
Maximise your training program and your results with the SFE Training Room - SFE's exclusive members-only podcast. With our Weekly Open Office, Live Sessions & Monthly Masterclasses now all in one place you’ll never miss a thing. Stay up to date and on track with the gold that will take you all the way to your thriving, pain-free potential.
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This week we had a great question come in from a listener asking 'What's more important perfect technique or increasing weight?'.
So today Kriss weighs up both by looking into what perfect technique actually means, earning the right to lift more and when is it necessary to explore the grey area between the two if you want to keep progressing.
Don't forget, if you have any training questions to send yours in and we'll look to answer them in an upcoming episode.
Nobody likes being injured, especially when it takes you away from the sport or activities you love.
But rather than sitting and waiting for things to heal you can actually take control of the situation.
Use your unspent energy to do everything you can to find out why the injury happened in the first place - were you weak? were you under fuelling? were you doing too much intensity?
Start to be your own detective - make sure that when you do get the green light physically that you are a stronger and smarter athlete than you were before.
This week it's an in-house chat as Kriss is joined by his wife (and one of the people behind the scenes at SFE) Polly.
Kriss and Polly talk openly about their journey together through sports performance, how they navigated injuries and more recently overcame their fertility struggles.
There is no such thing as a perfect relationship, it takes work, communication and sacrifice. And appreciating the value of support and accountability as a goal-driven couple will no doubt relate to many of our listeners.
We hope you enjoy it!
We're not always able to see what's coming and if we are do we always listen to it?
Sudden injuries happen that are out of our control but there are also circumstances and certain injuries that can be prevented and often the body has a clever way of telling us it's time to back off.
Today we discuss a few warning signs that we should be mindful of as athletes if we want to navigate a more pain-free, injury-free path.
What you should be able to do in terms of strength?
Lower body, upper body, core - how strong do they need to be if you want to perform at your best across multiple distances, time after time, without pain or injury?
And then how do you go about testing this?
We look at whether you can tick all the boxes. If not….there’s work to do - but that also means you’ve got more potential to give out on the road, trails, track... which is the most exciting thing!
It's well known that lower-body injuries are an epidemic within the endurance community, but is it just something you need to accept if you want to run, ride or hike the trails?
We discuss where most people go wrong, why your current treatment isn't working and how learning more about your body can be an invaluable resource if you want to keep training and racing year after year with confidence.
How do you train for a 100-mile running race whilst holding down a full-time job and making sure you're present for your young family?
Not to mention staying injury-free along the way.
We're joined by client Ben Kohler this week, as he talks us through his mental and physical preparation for this year's Swiss Alps 100.
With a self-confessed 'addictive' personality that many of you will relate to Ben shares the lessons, he's learnt in his journey to master his ultra-distance performances.
Today's episode is likely to resonate with those of you who aren't necessarily looking for a podium finish or a qualifying time yet you want to be the strongest, healthiest version of yourself so that you can keep doing things you love.
In a world of comparison and endless competition sometimes it's important to remind ourselves why we set these physical challenges for ourselves, what benefit will it bring us and what can we learn about ourselves along the way.
I personally am super proud of our guest today who to me has transformed not only physically but also in her mental strength and I think we can all take some inspiration from Berni's determination and mindset to achieve what she set out to do.
With an elite mindset you can achieve anything, regardless of whether it's walking 10km or racing 100.
We've likely all heard of periodisation by now but what exactly does it mean and how can we apply the rules to our own individual training, especially when we're looking at getting the most benefit from our strength training?
This week Kriss takes you through a really valuable task that will allow you to evaluate and re-organise your training and racing year and where exactly different phases of your Strength and Conditioning should come it.
As well as that he shares the 7 ingredients you should have in each of your strength sessions.
An interactive episode, so grab a pen and paper and dive in!
This week we are lucky to be joined by client Chris who shares his SFE story so far.
With a frustrating calf injury stalling his progress and preparation for his upcoming event, Chris tells us what surprised him as a late adopter of strength training, how it's been an anchor in terms of staying positive and the newfound patience he's had to embrace towards his training.
A relatable journey that will no doubt resonate with many of us.
Developing successful programming takes knowledge, expertise and time and that's what's gone into building our latest program.
Today Kriss shares his thoughts and reasoning into why we wanted to develop something accessible to all, explains a little bit about the journey you'll go through once you get started and then how this lays the foundations for our more complex programming down the line.
So listen in and don't forget to send in any questions you might have.
We've had a few weeks off from the podcast, but we're back and the release of our new Standards Program is just around the corner.
This week will also be lucky enough to share with you an awesome client success story.
A big shout out to Amy who was kind enough to sit down and talk about her wins, challenges and the lessons she's learnt during the first part of her training pathway with us as she navigates her journey back from a stress fracture.
Getting your taper right in the lead up to an event can be the difference between successful performance and a miscalculated blow-up.
How much you should back off, how far out from an event and what to do in terms of strength training are all major factors.
We look at some key considerations to help you start thinking about your own taper plans.
If you're in a position where you are coming back from a recent injury or you are building up your training volume and intensity for a particular race, we need to see this as a journey you're about to embark on.
What is vital during this journey, to ensure we get to your desired goal, is making sure that several things are taken into consideration accordingly.
As your rehab or your training builds to bigger loads, longer efforts or higher intensities things like your recovery and nutrition need to change to support the physical demands that keep evolving.
Completing an Ultra-Distance race is no mean feat.
Whether it's your first or fiftieth event ensuring that you are prepared for what you are about to do will be the key to success (or failure).
In this episode, Kriss looks at our strength training approach when it comes to working with ultra-distance athletes.
What are the physical, mental and psychological requirements needed and how do we achieve this through a great strength and conditioning program.
So if you've got your sights set on your next adventure, let us help you lay the foundations to get off to a great start and avoid those unnecessary mishaps along the way.
Today we are joined by Kim Collison an elite level ultra-distance runner and running coach who lives in the Lake District.
Kim boasts one of the most impressive running CV’s out there, claiming a number of ultra-distance records and titles across the UK and overseas.
In more recent years this included the Lakeland 24 hour Fell Record and in 2021 the Paddy Buckley round in Wales in a time of 16 hours 20 minutes and 40 seconds.
Since recording our chat Kim recently went on to break the 24 hour munro record in the Cairngorms, Scotland - scaling 33 Munro’s, 160 km distance and over 9000m of elevation.
We’re going to be deep-diving into what makes him so successful as both an athlete and coach and hopefully you’ll get some great takeaways from our conversation.
Andy Blow is a Sports Scientist and the founder of Precision Hydration.
Andy was formerly an elite-level triathlete who can count a couple of top-10 IRONMAN finishes and an Xterra Age-Group World title to his name.
It was during his racing career that he discovered how individualised fluid and electrolyte replacement can make such a big difference to performance, and this led to him setting up precisionhydration.com - a company that specialises in sweat, dehydration, cramping, electrolyte replenishment, and helping athletes better understand their own hydration needs.
We've known Andy for a few years and have enjoyed watching the growth of PH in that time. We discuss the science behind optimal hydration, what those athletes at the top of their sport are doing and getting things right (and wrong) on race day.
Andy has a BSc (Hons) degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath, UK.
He currently lives in Christchurch, Dorset in the UK with his wife Lucy and their 2 young children Bobby and Bethany.
This week we’re joined by 5 x Iron distance Champion, Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall.
Born and raised in the UK Laura has since experienced life as an athlete in many countries, from Australia to San Francisco, New Zealand and now her current base of Girona, Spain.
But as a self-confessed ‘nomadic' athlete it's not all perfect weather, enviable training environments and learning languages over a good coffee (although these are a few perks). The life of a travelling professional brings its challenges and even more so for Laura over the past few years experiencing two significant injuries and the world coming to a halt with a global pandemic.
Aside from her impressive performances and upcoming races, we discuss her pre-triathlon life as an Engineer, her ‘British’ food habits, new pillows and the awkward question of what life might look like after triathlon.
Laura is a generous mentor, an active ambassador and an inspiring role model to many in and out of the sport, and it’s clear she has absorbed the knowledge and experience she’s been exposed to along her journey so far.
She’s open, honest and hardworking - a great listen!
Strength & Conditioning isn’t just a nice addition to an athletes training plan.
It’s so much more than the '1% gain’ that you often hear it being referred to. It is fundamental to your success, whether it’s preventing you from getting into trouble or helping you get out.
In today's episode Kriss explains how we use strength training as a vehicle to overcome many common issues that you might face, or have faced already, as an athlete; Injury, Optimal Weight Management (both reduction and restoration), Bone Stress Injuries & Under-performing.
A great strength training will provide you with a safe, controlled and insightful ‘road-map’ through these obstacles and out the other side.
So if you’re yet to make it a staple in your training approach have a listen to today's episode and you might just find it’s the answer to one or two problems you may be experiencing.
This week Kriss is joined by friend, client and professional, Dr Ruth Wilde.
Ruth is an Integrative Medicine Doctor with a background in Emergency Medicine and General Practice, with 17 years service in the military.
Through her own experience of injury and then struggle with chronic pain, she has come to understand more about the factors that underpin our individual experiences of health and wellness: genetics, lifestyle habits, energy imbalance, and the link between gut and brain to name a few.
A very insightful episode and one we hope you enjoy!
With the abundance and variety of training options we have access to these days, it can be easy to fall into the trap of wanting to try everything.
But is this smart if you have specific goals you want to achieve?
In today's episode, Kriss discusses what to consider when choosing your strength train modality, how to filter your options and set yourself up for the best possible chance of success.
Whether it's injury, a health problem or a life-changing event, being told you can't participate in your sport for any length of time is a tough thing to hear and process rationally.
But others have come through it and so will you.
What you need now are some key action steps that you can put in place to reset, reframe and rebuild in a way that means you not only come back, but that you come back a stronger and smarter athlete than before.
In this episode, Kriss takes you through a key framework that will help you flip your mindset and make the best out of a negative situation.
For most endurance athletes time is a precious commodity.
Regularly clients approach us who are training upwards of 15-20 hours a week, whilst also trying to hold down a full-time job and spend time with their families.
Often this leads to corners being cut or sessions being squeezed in throughout the week, without much benefit.
Today's episode asks the question of concurrent training and whether we can both strength train and complete our endurance sessions (run, bike, swim etc) at the same time; whether this is the same training phase, the same day or the same hour.
If you're struggling to get the most out of every session or you just can't see where on earth you'd fit another strength session in, then this is a perfect listen for you. We hope you enjoy!
Many of us find ourselves injured at some point in our training journey but for every person who has a smooth recovery back into sport, there are many who feel stuck in a never-ending cycle of getting re-injured.
In this episode, Kriss looks into the possible reasons that you might not be addressing, what you can do to make positive change and get back to doing the sport you love.
We work with clients all over the world to help them implement a more structured and effective approach towards their training so if you need help don't hesitate to get in contact.
We're really excited to bring you today's podcast episode with the incredibly knowledgeable England Athletics Running Coach Tom Craggs.
As the England Athletics Road Running Manager & Marathon Lead Toms role is to support road running clubs, athletes and coaches in England through a range of different projects including a national masters competition programme and various other club and coach development projects.
He looks after the national marathon programme which is currently focusing on supporting athletes targeting the Commonwealth Games in 2022.
Tom shares his less than 'traditional' journey into coaching, what 'performance' means in his opinion and a wealth of insightful training tips that will be valuable to all runners whatever your goals, his conversation is addictive and we could've spoken for hours!
Alongside his work at England Athletics you might recognise Tom from his role as Runners World UK Head Coach, he's worked closely with charities such as Cancer Research UK and the Alzheimer's Society and is currently coaching at Bournemouth Athletics Club.
Do you sometimes think that because you aren't competiting at an elite level in your sport that it's not necessary to worry about certain performance variables?
Well ironically this could be what's holding you back.
In today's episode, Kriss focuses on this in a little more depth, identifying b3 key variables that could really take your training performance to where you want it to be, helping manage your time and avoid the same mistakes time and time again.
As always we'd love to hear your questions and feedback about this episode or any others, just send them to kriss@strengthforendurance.com
Todays guest is Sports Physiologist Esther Goldsmith who works as part of an expert multi-disciplinary team at Orecco, a world-leading company supporting elite sportsmen and women to optimise their health and performance Aswell as her work with Chelsea Women's Football Club and many international sports stars Esther is in an integral part of the Fitrwoman App which enables all women to track their menstrual cycle and tailor their training accordingly.
An incredibly insightful chat for anyone wanting to learn more about the variables you should be considering if you truly want to optimise your performance. Find out more about both Orreco & Fitr Woman via the following links www.orreco.com (@Orreco1) and www.fitrwoman.com (@FitrWoman)
Is your training approach currently serving you as well as it could be? Do you train individually or in a group setting?
This is the topic of today's discussion and a very relevant topic for host Kriss Hendy.
Through sharing some of the recent changes that have occurred at Strength For Endurance, he delves into the reason for these changes and subsequently how important it is for you to reflect on your training approach if you are serious about reaching your health and performance goals.
In this weeks 'bitesize' coaching episode Kriss is back to help you reignite your strength training habits.
Whether it's been a brief break a lengthy hiatus or you're coming in completely new to the world of strength training, this episode will help you get back on the horse and training with a solid plan in place. Tune in to hear the top 5 steps you need to be implementing.....
Many listeners on the Triathlon scene will know Mark Threlfall as presenter of the ever-growing Youtube Channel - Global Triathlon Network (GTN).
But as an incredibly talented athlete in his own right, Mark competed nationally as a young swimmer before moving across to triathlon and competing at World class level in both short and long course triathlon for many years.
Dealing with Epstein Barr Virus and glandular fatigue, he has certainly experienced the demands of high-level sport. In more recent years he has been a familiar face on GTN and we're interested to hear how he dealt with his own personal identity shift of Professional Athlete to Presenter.
Mark shares with us his wealth of triathlon knowledge, thoughts on strength training and some of the slightly crazier sporting challenges he's found himself lining up for since being with the GTN show.
Whether you're working with a coach or doing things solo a successful strength program needs to include several fundamental factors if it's going to bring you the results you desire.
So what's the secret formula? tune in as we discuss....
As always we'd love to hear your questions and feedback about this episode or any others, just send them to
kriss@strengthforendurance.com
Welcome to our first episode of the Strength For Endurance podcast.
We thought we'd take this opportunity to begin by sharing our story, why Strength For Endurance started, what we've learnt along the way and how we help the individuals we work with on a daily basis.
We'd love to hear your questions and feedback about this episode or any others, just send them to kriss@strengthforendurance.com