The Endurance Specific Podcast

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I chat with Cassie Smith, a passionate ultra runner, adventurer and psychotherapist.  We talked about many things on psychology and athletes but one area I really loved was the topic of curiosity. I know you'll get something good from this conversation.  Enjoy.  Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific @cassiesmithca Web: https://cassiesmith.ca/ Check out: The folks building out our Adventure Van - @habitat_kits

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast Charlotte and I talk about our experiences (good, bad and ugly) at Orcas Island 50 Miler. This was our second time here and it was wet and muddy affair.  DNF’s, cramping, good people and a we still had a whole lot of fun and got some good lessons to take further on the endurance journey.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast Charlotte and I talk about our recent 4x2x24 challenge, the need for the infinite game and a reality we all need to accept if we want to be in control and stop limiting ourselves.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I chat self myofascial release, life, business, and much more with my mate Cassidy Phillips who made his mark with the revolutionary therapeutic company TriggerPoint Performance.  Combining his skills as an athlete, trainer, and biomechanical specialist with his passion for empowering others, Cassidy built TriggerPoint into a global brand that generated more than $60 million in sales while reaching over eighty countries. Today, Cassidy puts his self-taught expertise to use as a consultant, venture capitalist, philanthropist, speaker and Pickle Ball Player! He has dedicated his life to empowering those who are in need of a greater quality of life. He is an involved father and passionate husband and continues to live out his purpose-driven life. Check out his book “Blissful Ignorance: The Art of Being an Entrepreneur” on Amazon or your favourite book store.  Also if you are into Pickleball, check out his new PickleStrong eyewear made after nearly losing his eye playing the sport!  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I talk about the hot topic of history being made at the Barkely Marathon with Jasmin Paris being the first female to finish it.  We intertwine that with taking about pain tolerance in training, build and destroying conscience and self belief. A little disagreement about rules ;) Why you need to expect to win and the foundation training challenge.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. I cover a few quick things with Charlotte. One is about the work. Finding fulfillment and why some fatigue is good.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why language matters, how to have real motivation and why you have to do the reps.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com Check out: The folks building out our Adventure Van - @habitat_kits

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I unpack a James Clear quote on consistency and being adaptable. We go into discipline and the handbrakes that waste a lot of energy and hinder our performances.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Learn more about us: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I continue our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series.  Part 3 covers hydration and fuelling, overtraining, inadequate recovery, strength training and being bothered. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: @endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast I sit down with Karsten Madsen. We get into his athletic journey, Olympic and XTERRA World Champion dreams and his biggest life challenge to date. His recent open heart surgery. Open, raw and full of goodness.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @KarstenMad @endurancespecific Websites: https://www.madendurance.com/ https://www.endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. It’s just me as Charlotte is away in the UK and we had to push back a guest interview till next week.  So I did this little coaching short on Confidence. These will end up as extra “short” podcasts I’ll release with some simple but effective coaching. Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I continue our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series.  Part 2 covers not being fit enough, chasing marginal gains, poor pacing and waiting to be motivated. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better.  Enjoy.   Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I start our Common Mistakes Endurance Athletes make series.  Part 1 covers being inadequately trained when it comes to being 100% ready for our events and also not training toughness enough. We have stories and offer up some solutions, tools and pathways to help you get better.  Enjoy.   Follow along: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why we need to do challenges both big and small.   We cover why we need them, why they are so good, some science behind them when it comes to brain development and why we need to keep doing them and so much more.  Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific.com

On todays episode of the Endurance Specific Podcast. Charlotte and I discuss why there is this need or thought process that training for endurance sports needs to be complicated to be effective.  We discuss some of the benefits of keeping training simple and not complicated.  And further to that why building out a schedule that is based on repetition not only works but is likely the best thing you can do for long term performance gains.  Follow along: Instagram: @endurancespecific Website: endurancespecific

The Endurance Specific Podcast is back. As we are just into the second week of 2024, Charlotte and I are talking about the Little Big things. These are the little and sometimes subconscious things we do in the day to day that lead to our outcomes. We discuss some of these little things that can become BIG positive things for you this year. Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com

Bigfoot 200 Trail Run.  Listen in as Charlotte and I discuss my first 200 miler experience. Overcoming seizing quads, not being able to eat on trail and getting to the finish of this 208 mile behemoth.   Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com

This week I speak with Ironman World Championships Kona swim course record holder and founder of Sailfish Wetsuits Jan Sibberson.  We discuss a lot of things swimming, especially for those that struggle.  Listen in as I believe you’ll get a lot out of this podcast and then check out Jan’s new Sailfish Academy on YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eBrV_pdvHM&list=PLYEp8awBPqpzWDN9UYrYLKSJ7V36nC_GH Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com Special Thanks to our Sponsor:  Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/endurancespecific

This past weekend Charlotte and I raced the ORCAS ISLAND 50 Miler.  Listen in as Charlotte and I discuss our experiences, me fighting off a very possible DNF and lesson learned.  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com Special Thanks to our Sponsor:  Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/endurancespecific

Scott Jones is a 19-time Ironman with 10 Kona finishes - four of them sub 9:50 and a two-time military champion in Kona. An Ironman Canada age group champion in 2010.  A 17-time All-Navy athlete during his 40-year career in the navy, recently retired as a 2-star admiral. Scott brings over 32 years of experience in leadership both in the military and as a commercial pilot and business owner. Scott helps professionals achieve their full potential in order that they make an even greater difference in the lives of those they work with while bringing out the best in themselves through ongoing growth, development, and change. Listen to Scott and Kristian discuss some things on creating your best life, effort, showing up, life harmony, and much more. We hope you enjoy and get something from listening.  Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancespecific Website: https://www.endurancespecific.com Special Thanks to our Sponsor: Athletic Greens: https://www.athleticgreens.com/endurancespecific