The Stronger Stride Podcast
Episodes
163. Strength Principles For Runners
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
163. Strength Principles For Runners Our favourite topic revisited again, this ep is for you if you need a bit of purpose behind your strength work a...
162. Felix Oates - Finding Purpose in Endurance Sport
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Felix Oates - Finding Purpose in Sport You can find Felix here: Instagram @felix_oates Youtube @felixoates Purpose is Power Newsletter ...
161. Sydney Marathon - Last Minute Prep! Course Preview, Pacing & Nutrition Tips
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*We will be at The TCS Sydney Marathon Running Show at the ICC on Saturday 14th of September at 10am chatting all about running! We would love to see ...
160. Sleep, Nutrition + Gut Health with Rachel Cunard
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
160. Sleep, Nutrition + Gut Health with Rachel Cunard Rachel Cunard joins us on the show today, as a holistic nutritionist and founder of Life Lab an...
159. Sauna Therapy, cardiovascular health, athletic performance + depression
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
159. Sauna Therapy, cardiovascular health, athletic performance + depression Today we chat about the myths and facts of sauna bathing. Lydia reviews ...
158. Europe Trip - Part 2: Insane race in Austria and Ultra-Marathons in knee-deep mud
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out part-one first if you haven't already! In part-two, we chat about the rest of the trip including an insane 35k race in Austria, kayaki...
157. Sophie Lane's European Trail Running Recap - Part 1: The Dolomites
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are planning a trip to Europe, interested in trail running or just curious to hear how Sophie’s recent trip went, this episode is for you! Wh...
156. Important considerations if you're getting into trail running
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you branch out from the road? Keen to explore the world of trail running? Or just enjoy listening to us yap? Then this episode is for you! Sophie...
155. Double Threshold Training w Matt Hansen
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
155. Double Threshold Training w Matt Hansen Today we bring you Matt Hansen, the owner of Infinite Threshold Coaching, collegiate athlete and passion...
154. Plyometrics for Running Performance
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
154. Plyometrics for Running Performance What is a plyometric? And where does it fit into your training as a runner? In this ep Lydia covers; unde...
153. Sammy Schultz - Mental Health & Disordered Eating within Elite Sport
20 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
153. Sammy Schultz - Mental Health & Disordered Eating within Elite Sport WARNING: eating disorders and disordered eating are discussed in this e...
152. Footwear Q&A w/ Expert Podiatrist Blake Withers
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus episode this week from a private Q&A we recorded with Blake Withers. Each month our Stronger Stride Performance runners have access to an ex...
151. Kevin Luu - From Traumatic Brain Injury to Ultra-Marathon
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Trigger Warning - this conversation discusses suicide. Please skip this episode if this brings anything up for you. Or call lifeline on 13 11 14. 1...
151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followup
29 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followup Today Lydia covers how she went using Heart Rate Variabil...
150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon Major
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon Major We were lucky enough to get to talk to Sydney Marathons marketing manager and household name in Sydney...
149. Finding "balance" within endurance sport/running & why do we all keep getting injured?
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LET FOR OUR RUNNING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP. 22nd of June at 4pm in Rozelle. Get your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/r...
148. UTA Recap & TCA Preview w/ Dave Stewart
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Dave Stewart (Daventures), we recap the recent Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB and preview the upcoming The Coastal Ascent pre...
147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners What is heart rate variability and does it matter?? We cover it all in this ep from a s...
146. Running Q&A with Brodie Sharpe
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we discuss your most common questions around training more effectively, cross-training, recovery strategies, transitioning from ...
145. What you should think about when training for a marathon
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sophie chats through a few ideas she has around some key things to consider when training for a marathon.
144. Run 4 Resilience
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
144. Run 4 Resilience Today’s ep we were joined by two well respected expert health professionals, Elise Falloon Social Worker, Running Coach and ...
143. Lauren Marshall - Sydney Backyard Ultra Last Female Standing (201km)
05 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Marshall has recently put herself on the Australian ultra-running map by finishing Sydney's Backyard Ultra as the last female standing, com...
142. Optimising Tendon Adaptations To Load For Runners
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today's solo ep is all about tendons and optimal loading patterns. Lydia first runs you through her training update and reflections on her recent...
141. Johanna Garton - All in Stride
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month. Her book details the gripping and inspiring sto...
140. Canberra Half Marathon Race Recap
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last weekend Soph went down to Canberra to run the Half Marathon. Have a listen to hear how the training block and race went. Thanks so much for you...
139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease Dean Laws is an everyday Aussie bloke who got a heartbreaking diagnosis of Parkinsons disease at 52 y...
138. Returning to running after nearly a year off!
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
138. Returning to running after nearly a year off! Today’s solo ep with Lydia is all about the comeback from zero to hero! She takes you through her...
137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In Sport
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In Sport Jamie is the founder of Flamer Bearers, a global storytelling platform, shining a light on the untold stories o...
136. Is Zone 2 Training Overrated?
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Check out these episodes for more info: - Interval Training Fundamentals - VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis - Measuri...
135. Lachy Cameron Running 1000km for mental health
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning: The contents of this episode involve discussions of mental health & suicidal ideation. If this raises any concerns for you please...
134. Ultra Trail Tarawera 50k race recap & what's next?
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your Stronger Stride hat now! - https://forms.gle/FsD5qf7naREYzqE9A In this episode, Sophie goes through a detailed summary of her experience at ...
133. Tim Locke - Coaching Philosophy & 50k Ultra Tips
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Sophie sits down with Tim Locke from The Distance Collective to dive deep on his coaching philosophy's, how to approach tra...
132. Should you hire a coach?
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you hire a coach?
131. Nick Youngquest - Make Sydney a Major!!
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
131. Nick Youngquest - Make Sydney a Major It was an honour to be joined by Nick Youngquest...
130. Race Day Preparation | Get to the start line confidently!
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's ep, Sophie discusses some strategies to think about during race week! What should you do 24-72hrs prior to the event and what to do on ...
129. Diagnosis and Management of Tibial Stress fractures with physiotherapist Beau Tyrrell
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
129. Diagnosis and Management of Tibial Stress fractures with physiotherapist Beau Tyrrell Beau is a physiotherapist with a special interest in spo...
104. Aidan The Dietitian - enhancing running performance through food
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
*Interview starts at 22:30 Aidan Muir is an Accredited Sports Dietitian who has a passion for synthesising the most up to date evidence on nutrition ...
128. Why does intensity matter? And how to measure it
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you've tried to get into running but just feel like every run is too hard and you can't get very far, maybe you just need to slow down! Und...
127. The next big thing in Australian trail running w/ Vlad Shatrov & Tom Batrouney
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9am 16th January: www.coastalascent.com.au The Coastal Ascent is back on the 9th of June, 2024 with some super exciting updates. R...
126. Hugh Mason - A Holistic Approach to Injury Rehab
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Today's episode we chat to Hugh Mason; Exercise Physiologist and Strength & Conditioning Coach about his philosophy's on returning to r...
125. 2023 Recap
30 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Soph and Lyds chat about the highs and lows of 2023, including some of our most popular podcasts episodes, training and racing highli...
124. Harry The Physio - injury prevention + strength essentials
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Harry is a passionate running focused Physio and Strength & Conditioning coach who is dedicated to getting runners back to what they love doing! H...
114. Dr Izzy Smith - hormonal function in sport + stress fractures + optimising bone health
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
114. Dr Izzy Smith - hormonal function in sport + stress fractures + optimising bone health We were over the moon to get to chat to Dr Izzy Smith tod...
123. Top Shoes of 2023
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our first video podcast! In this episode, Sophie recaps her favourite shoes of the year and her current rotation. 00:00 - Introduction 01:43 - ASI...
122. Power data with Andy Dubois: prescribing + measuring running intensity
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
122. Power data with Andy Dubois: prescribing + measuring running intensity Andy Dubois is a world renowned ultra running coach who takes a data back...
121. The Impact of Running in the Heat
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
121. The Impact of Running in the Heat (and what to do about it) In today's ep, Soph chats about why running in the heat can be detrimental to ou...
120. Training for your first ultramarathon
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
120. Training for your first ultramarathon Todays hosts Soph + Lyds chat about all the important things you’ll need to know before signing up to yo...
119. How to taper properly
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
119. How to taper properly What is a taper and why is it used? The types of taper - linear, step, exponential: fast and slow decay. How long should...
118. Ben Peterson - Can we really prevent running-related injuries?
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
118. Ben Peterson - Can we really prevent running-related injuries? It was an absolute honour to have Dr. Benjamin Peterson join us on the podcast tod...
117. What even is the "Runners High"?
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sophie uncovers why running makes us feel good. This is a rapid fire episode, with more depth on certain aspects coming in future ep’...
116. More Than A Run - Running for Mental Health
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
116. More Than A Run - Running for Mental Health We were We were lucky enough to have the two ‘[mo]re th...
115. Running & GI Issues
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does running make you need the toilet?... Sophie explains some potential physiological, mechanical and nutritional factors that could contribute t...
113. Why does recovery actually matter?
07 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering from a big event like a marathon is not as simple as having a few days off and then getting back to usual programming. There are a number ...
112. The Sports Medicine Project - Kelly Kortick & Blake Withers
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by two fellow podcasters, Kelly & Blake from The Sports Medicine Project. In this episode we spoke about Kelly's recent b...
111. How cadence can transform your running
23 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
111. How cadence can transform your running Typically running isn't a quick win sport, it takes years of clocking miles on the legs to see progr...
110. Paige Penrose - Champion Trail Runner, “Fighting Forward”
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paige Penrose champion trail runner, environmental advocate and college athlete. Paige didn’t grow up a natural athlete and so her journey into trai...
109. How to breath while you run
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Sophie chats about ways to measure your intensity so that you can run more comfortably, for longer. Training Zones explained - h...
108. Sophie Lane & Lydia Mckay - get to know us!
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode we re-introduce and fill you in on: - Who we are - Why we run - Regrets from our early running years - Advice for new runners - Thi...
107. Managing Running Related Bone Stress and Stress Fractures
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
107 - Managing Running Related Bone Stress and Stress Fractures Today we dive into one of the BIGGEST and most complex running injuries of all... BON...
106. Dan Cavanagh Podiatrist - all things fixing your tibialis posterior tendinopathy
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Interview starts at 16:30* Dan Cavanagh, podiatrist and keen runner chats to us about lower limb injuries and management for runners. Dan is an expe...
105. The Benefits of Hybrid Training + Soph's HYROX Recap
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Branching out from simply just running might be a good idea! In today's ep, Soph discusses the pro's and con's of hybrid training and whe...
103. Why do runners get injured? The ULTIMATE RUNNERS GUIDE to injury prevention
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solo Series: Ep. 33 - Why do runners get injured? The ULTIMATE RUNNERS GUIDE to injury prevention If you’re sick of getting injured and want to ta...
102. Woz & Jordan Williams - Heartbreak Hill 100k Challenge
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 102: Woz & Jordan Williams - Heartbreak Hill 100k Challenge We were delighted to have father and son coaching due Woz and Jordon Williams jo...
101. Five reasons why you're not improving!
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Team! Today's episode is all about progress! Or lack of... As runner's we thrive off progression, improvement, running faster, or longer ...
100. Christine Yu - UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athlete's
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 100: Christine Yu - UP TO SPEED: The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athlete's *Interview starts at 18:52* Christine is an award-winning jour...
99. Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
99 - Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) What the heck is shin splints?! And how can I fix it?! Well you've come to the right place. T...
98. Jenny Valentish - Author + journalist dives deep into why some people like to push their bodies to extremes
24 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny Valentish is an accomplished author and immersion journalist who has focused her work on investigating the science of addiction and the parallel...
97. Double Threshold Days?
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk lately about the Norwegian Double Threshold Method which has seen a lot of success for elite middle distance runners such as...
96. Jono Ridler swims 100kms for the Gulf
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jono Ridler joins us on the podcast today to chat about his ultra marathon swim of nearly 100kms, the longest open water swim in New Zealand ever! *In...
95. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Guide for Runners
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
95 - Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy Guide for Runners A literal PAIN IN THE BUTT. High hamstring tendinopathy is frequently considered one of the mo...
94. Andrea Doney - The Slow Coach
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 94: Andrea Doney - The Slow Coach *Interview starts at 24:35* About The Slow Coach: "She wasn’t interested in metrics like getting faster,...
93. How to run your first 5km
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 93 - How to run your first 5km Sophie discusses some things to consider if you're new or getting back into running and wanting to run 5km'...
92. Sota Maehara
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 92: Sota Maehara Sota Maehara is almost a household name amongst Sydney runners. Known not only for his lightning fast times across 5, 10 and ul...
91. Achilles tendinopathy guide for runners
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
91 - Achilles tendinopathy guide for runners Have you ever had pain at the back of your heel and wasn't sure how to get rid of it? Are you sick...
90. Kev Ground Up Physio; acute injury management
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 90: Kev Ground Up Physio *Interview starts at 18:30* Today we chat to Kevin Vuong, Physiotherapist, runner and owner of Ground Up Physiotherapy S...
89. Ep. 26 - Run With Us #2
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
89 - Run With Us #2 You better tie up your laces and get ready to run because you are in for a treat today! A guided running session focussed on upp...
88. Nick Jankovskis, VO2 max + Blood Lactate Analysis for peak performance
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
88. Nick Jankovskis, VO2 max + Blood Lactate Analysis for peak performance *Interview starts at 21:45* It was a privilege to chat to Nick Jankovskis...
87. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) SUCKS and this is how to fix it
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
87. Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) SUCKS and this is how to fix it If you've ever suffered with knee pain as a runner and struggled to get it und...
86. Tyler Eng: Resistance Training Specifics, Plyometrics & Periodisation
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 86 with Tyler Eng; Physical Therapist & Running Coach *Interview starts at 29:00* Tyler is an experienced physical therapist who special...
85. Why running alone is ruining your progress!
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Soph discusses the pro’s and con’s of training with a group. Thanks for listening!!
84. Sports Podiatrist Ian Griffiths
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Interview starts at 17:10* Highly esteemed Ian Griffiths joins us on the pod today to chat about running biomechanics from a sports podiatary perspec...
83. How to select running shoes?! Basic shoe 101 with injury prevention in mind!
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to select running shoes?! Basic shoe 101 with injury prevention in mind! If you're on the market for a new pair of running shoes than this ep ...
82. Disordered Eating in Runners w/ Dietitian Maddi Parsons
04 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Interview starts at 18:00* Ep: 82: Disordered Eating in Runners / Dietitian Maddi Parsons Maddi Parsons is a dietitian specialising in disordered ea...
81. Interval Training Fundamentals
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interval training can be confusing and overwhelming. How fast should I run? How far should I run? How much rest between efforts? The list goes on. I...
80. Flow State + Goal Setting for runners w/ Scott Goddard PHD
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep: 80: Flow State + Goal Setting for runners w/ Scott Goddard PHD *Interview starts at 15:40* It was an honour to be joined by sports and exercise p...
79. Tendons, rehab, pathophysiology, injury prevention + load management
11 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As a runner tendon pain or tendinopathy can totally detail a race prep, ruin our running progress and leave us watching on the sidelines whilst our in...
78. Mike James - The Endurance Physio
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep 78: Mike James, specialist endurance physiotherapist. *Interview starts at 20:10* Mike has a long list of note worthy achievements, working for ne...
77. Nutrition, hydration vest tricks, tendon resilience and trail running injuries
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Sophie answers some listener questions: 1. Talia - Nutrition and tips for upset tum during running 2. Fitzy - Running vest...
76. Dan Chang: The Flexing Physio
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 76 - Dan Chang: The Flexing Physio - What to expect from a physio consult and what is runner's knee? *Interview starts at 18:45* Dan Chang, o...
75. More shoes = less injuries? Shoe rotation, footwear influenced biomechanics, load distribution and more!
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Solo Series: Ep 19 - more shoes = less injuries? Have you ever wondered why some people consistently rotate through multiple pairs of joggers? Is havi...
74. Physio Mads - The Pelvic Floor + Running
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 74 Physio Mads - The pelvic floor + running *Interview starts at 9:25* Women's health physiotherapist Madison Cutmore joined us to debunk myt...
73. Sophie Lane is doing WHAT in 2023?!?!
31 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for yet another fantastic year! Whether you’ve been with us since the start or this is your first episode, we’re so glad you’re ...
72. Leah Fitzgerald - Marathon Majors
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 72 Leah Fitzgerald *Interview starts at 21:10* Marathon runner, mother of three and vegan athlete Leah Fitzgerald speaks on her journey into runn...
71. Seven Tools to improve your running without ACTUALLY running!!
17 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As runners it's easy to get caught up on the data and be driven by outcome focused tasks. Today's solo ep provides some tools and tips you can imple...
70. Hilary McAllister: For Wild Places
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 70 - Hilary McAllister: For Wild Places Hilary McAllister; trail runner, sports activist, and CEO of For Wild Places (FWP). In this Ep we learnt a...
69. Understanding VO2max
03 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you always wondered what VO2-max actually means? In today's ep, Sophie breaks down in a simple analogy how we calculate VO2max and the phys...
68. Bondi to Manly 80km Ultra Recap
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Soph and Lydia de-brief on the Bondi to Manly Ultra; the prep, the race itself, recovery & the highs and lows of ultra-marathon running. Nee...
67. Calf Tear Rehab for Runners
19 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
67. Calf Tear Rehab for Runners Today Lydia covers all the basics you need to know when it comes to prevention and treatment of a calf tear. Anatomy, ...
66. The Sprinting Physio
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Physio, coach and athlete, Vas Krishnan joined us on the podcast today to talk all things sprinting! Vas has an extensive athletic and coaching backgr...
65. How to Run
05 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to start running but not sure how to approach it? Or you’ve been running on and off for a while but can’t seem to stay consistent? If you're ...