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Life-Changing ChallengersFrom Cult Rehab to Ironman Starts: The Grit of Margie AllmanIn this candid edition of Life-Changing Challengers, host Brad Minus sits down with endurance-sport author Margie Allman. From a chaotic adolescence of runaway nights, hard drugs and two abusive years at the infamous Straight Inc. “troubled-teen” program, Margie spiraled into seizures, toxic shock and a brief life on the streets. Her turning point? Channeling that same need for extremes into triathlon—ultimately completing brutal Wildflower courses, multiple Ironman attempts and a career-long devotion to Pilates and movement therapy. Now 60, she splits her time between Georgia and Belize, scuba dives for joy and is finishing her memoir...
2025-07-2553 min
The B.rad PodcastBrad's Dexa Scan Results Summary, The Dangers Of Visceral Fat, And The Truth About Body Fat PercentageIn this episode, I share my full DEXA scan results, including a visceral fat score of 0.38 pounds, which I’m determined to drop to “0.0 fricking zero” through sprinting—shown in research to preferentially burn visceral fat. My body fat is 21 pounds (12.5%), and I break down the fat and lean mass distribution throughout my body, including minor asymmetries. I was advised to gain 2–3 pounds of muscle for longevity, though my sprinting and high jump goals favor staying lean. I discuss why chronic endurance training can increase visceral fat due to cortisol overproduction, while short, explosive workouts like sprints or strengt...
2025-07-1543 min
The Hard Choice with Brad DraperThe Ironman Challenge: Overcoming Obstacles Through DeterminationBreaking Barriers: From Flat Tires to Finish LinesDiscover how an executive turned a potential Ironman disaster into an epic tale of perseverance when a flat tire threatened to end his race. In this gripping episode, we dive into Brad's unconventional journey of completing an Ironman triathlon while balancing a demanding career. Learn how he revolutionized traditional training methods, condensing a 4-hour daily regime into just 2 hours of high-intensity workouts. When disaster struck 10 miles into the bike portion, Brad's quick thinking and determination led to an audacious solution - drafting behind his parents' support vehicle at 40 m...
2025-02-1315 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)The Norwegian Method: Brad CulpWelcome to The Coaching Lab! Today, we have a special guest who will pull back the curtain on one of the world’s most popular training strategies: The Norwegian Method with the guy who’s seen it all - Brad Culp (his new book is available here). With insights rooted in science and real-world applications, he not only reveals the secrets behind this method but also shares practical tips for coaches and athletes alike. Get ready to elevate your coaching game as we explore the principles that are reshaping the world of endurance training, with application to athletes at all...
2024-11-041h 13
Life-Changing ChallengersFrom Childhood Challenges to Triathlon Triumphs with Gabby VillaHave you ever wondered how a family competition could spark a lifelong passion for triathlons? Join us as we sit down with Gaby Villa, a dedicated dietitian, sports nutritionist, and triathlete, who shares her incredible journey from her childhood in Saltillo, Mexico, to becoming a prominent figure in the sports nutrition world. Gaby opens up about her early life, playing in her mother's photography studio, dealing with the complexities of a blended family, and the emotional challenges of moving to Australia for her master's degree. Her candid discussion about teenage body image issues offers a sincere look into the...
2024-08-231h 21
Age Grouper For Life PodcastAGFL Triathlon Episode 110: Brad Miles and LEVER MovementIn this episode, Colin and Elliot have the privilege of interviewing Brad Miles at LEVER Movement. Brad is the co-founder of LEVER system which delivers the benefits of bodyweight supported running in a convenient, portable package. This opens the door to many uses including running and healing through injury, increasing weekly running mileage, minimizing chances for injury, increasing speed (over-speed work), and improving recovery. LEVER was founded in 2019 after Brad recognized the overwhelming need for a mobile, athlete-friendly bodyweight support system to compete with the AlterG. The primary goal with LEVER was to take technology that was once reserved for th...
2024-04-0959 min
Trust the Process Triathlon PodcastThe Road to Ironman Triathlon: Michelle Franks' Story of Endurance and TriumphCoach Mike Ricci interviews 2 time Ironman triathlon finisher, Michelle Franks. Michelle discusses learning to swim, overcoming panic attacks and is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Please reach out if you have questions: Info@d3multisport.com Give this episode a share with your friends.SummaryMichelle Franks shares her journey in triathlon, starting from her early sports experiences and competitive spirit. She discusses her challenges with swimming and how she overcame them. Michelle emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset and surrounding oneself with supportive people. Sh...
2024-03-2824 min
The B.rad PodcastQ&A: Optimal Sprint Duration, Genetics Of Sleep, Blue Zones Hype Vs. Truth, Brad Being HonestGreat questions from listeners in this Q&A show, including the subtle and natural taste of B.rad Superfuel versus most ultra-sweet proteins, walking barefoot safely, if I can really “sprint” for 30,40,50 seconds? (no! that’s a HIIT session), are sleep requirements genetic? (yes—hear more in my show about sleep with RiseScience founder Jeff Kahn) and tips for custom designing a sensible cold therapy routine. I also talk about how Australia boasts 10% of our audience (guessing it’s probably because they love outdoor, active lifestyles), recommend blood tests for peak performers to strive for way better than today...
2024-03-0145 min
Real Talk with OutperformersEP#48 – Triathlon Accident to Tech Triumphs: Tristan Sternson’s Entrepreneurial JourneyOn this week’s episode of Real Talk With Outperformers, Brad welcomes Tristan Sternson, an Australian tech industry pioneer and entrepreneur and the global co-lead of Singtel’s global digital, data, and cloud services consultancy NCS NEXT. He is also CEO of ARQ, one of Australia’s leading providers of digital and tech services, with a client base spanning Government and enterprise organizations, including more than half of Australia’s top 20 ASX-listed companies, now part of NCS.
Tristan's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, learning, and entrepreneurial spirit. In this episode, he shares with us his e...
2024-01-141h 18
Trust the Process Triathlon PodcastPersonal Best: Matt Szymaszek's One Hour 24 Minute Ironman Triathlon Florida BreakthroughThis week on our Trust the Process Podcast we are talking with D3 athlete Matt Szymaszek, who is coached by D3 Coach Brad Seng. Matt recently finished IM Triathlon Florida in 9:43 – with a 1 hour and 24 minute PR. Matt finished the race with a 3:17 run, despite cramping. Matt is a full-time physician and has a young family. I hope you enjoy this interview with Matt and please your friends, follow the show and send us some feedback. Thank you! If you have a question about triathlon reach out to us at info@d3multisport.com--- Support this podcast: ht...
2023-12-1731 min
Live Lean TV with Brad GouthroLISS Vs HIIT: What Training Is Better For Endurance Events (Marathon Ironman Triathlon) | LiveLeanTVOn today’s episode of Live Lean TV, we’re comparing LIIS vs HIIT, what training is better for endurance events, including a marathon or ironman triathlon?
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2023-12-1001 min
Primal Endurance PodcastWhat I'd Do If I Became Ironman CEO...Having noticed the Ironman Corporation is looking for a new CEO, I decided to record an episode sharing what I would do if I were tasked with the job. This is of particular interest to me as I attended the 1989 Hawaii Ironman World Championships, which used to be held annually in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. My time of 8:57 is still the USA record for the 24 and under age group, so I haven’t had to return (thank goodness!), but it’s great to see how triathlon has grown like crazy since my days on the pro circuit (’86-’94), not to menti...
2023-12-0150 min
The B.rad PodcastMark Allen: Consistency Over Perfection, And Other Reflections On Endurance TrainingI’m so pleased to welcome Mark Allen back to the show! Mark, aka “The Grip,” is also the greatest triathlete of all time, and he’s here today to share many of his unique insights and spiritual approach to grueling endurance sports. Mark, a contemporary of mine from the triathlon circuit, is now one of the most prominent coaches in the triathlon scene today. Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Mark’s early racing days and the things he would do differently knowing what he knows now to the adjustments he had to...
2023-11-031h 30
Trust the Process Triathlon PodcastInsights from a Pro: Interview with Triathlon Champion Brad SengOn today's podcast we sit down with long time D3 Coach Brad Seng. Brad was a multisport athlete growing up. He took up triathlon in his 20s and turned pro when he was in his 30s. His personal best at the Ironman distance is 8:55. He was coached numerous National Championship teams and individuals at the University of Colorado and has been coaching with D3 Multisport since 2013. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d3-mikericci/support
2023-11-0232 min
Primal Endurance PodcastMark Allen: Consistency Over Perfection, And Other Reflections On Endurance TrainingI’m so pleased to welcome Mark Allen back to the show! Mark, “The Grip,” is also the greatest triathlete of all time, and he’s here today to share many of his unique insights and spiritual approach to grueling endurance sports. Mark, a contemporary of mine from the triathlon circuit, is now one of the most prominent coaches in the triathlon scene today. Get ready for a wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Mark’s early racing days and the things he would do differently knowing what he knows now to the adjustments he had to mak...
2023-06-231h 30
Primal Endurance PodcastMark Sisson Talks About Doping In Elite Sport (With Comments From Brad About Doping In Real Life)You’re going to love this rebroadcast of a discussion Mark Sisson and I had about the very complex issue of doping in sports. You won’t find a more knowledgeable and free-thinking expert than Mark—he served for a long time as the Chair of the Anti-Doping commission for the sport of triathlon and this issue has continued to pervade sports till this day. It’s such a controversial subject, one that is largely misunderstood by the public, and you’ll hear us talk about major doping cases and the details of the different cases, if sports are...
2022-12-0944 min
The B.rad PodcastMore Commentary On Hormone Therapy, Performance Enhancing Drugs, Cheating, Optimizing, and Morality (Breather Episode with Brad)Today’s show centers around the hot topic of performance enhancing drugs, testosterone replacement therapy, doping, cheating, and optimizing your lifestyle before considering hormone replacement therapy. The Liver King controversy isn’t going away anytime soon, and the prevalence of this issue right now has caused me to reflect on something I have had a lot of strong opinions about my whole life—not only due to my history as a competitive athlete, but also because testosterone replacement therapy is becoming ever more popular, especially for males in my age group. At this time, I’m still clinging...
2022-12-0647 min
Primal Endurance PodcastDave Scott: Hawaii Ironman Reflections, Modern Tech Innovations, And Endurance Performance NutritionDave Scott is a prominent and well-regarded health coach and 6-time IronMan Hawaii champion. Highly informed about exercise, training strategies, coaching, diet and physiology, you can’t get any better than Dave when it comes to a knowledgeable source for triathlon training. In this episode, we go deep into important topics like finding a healthy balance between being driven and obsessed with peak performance goals with enjoying the process and celebrating your successes, and not always looking for more more more. We also discuss the technologies and innovations discovered in recent years and end the show with an...
2022-11-111h 18
Primal Endurance PodcastSimon Whitfield And Andrew MacNaughton: Reflections On An Evolved Approach To TrainingI am outnumbered 2-to-1 by Canadians in this episode as Olympic gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield joins me and my co-host Andrew MacNaughton for a conversation about pursuing goals, changing our mindset towards success, and training. In this episode, Simon talks about the most important things he has learned from his long career at the top of the sport, sharing some of the most unique memories and important perspective shifts he has experienced, like his incredible victory in the inaugural Olympic triathlon in Sydney, Australia in 2000. Simon is such a thoughtful and introspective guest to listen...
2022-10-2856 min
The Physical Performance Show348: Featured Performer: Non Stanford (2013 World Triathlon Series & 2022 European Champion)Non Stanford was the 2013 World Triathlon Series Champion and in 2022 just months before her final professional race, she became the European Triathlon Champion. Two weeks prior, Non picked up a silver medal representing Wales in the mixed team triathlon at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Across Non’s professional triathlon career she has been a 13x medalist on the World Triathlon Series Circuit taking line honours in World Triathlon Series races such as Hamburg, London, and Madrid. Non is transitioning into an assistant coaching role with British Triathlon at the Leeds Triathlon Centre, you'd be hard pr...
2022-10-2650 min
The Physical Performance Show337: Interest Edition: Jan Sibbersen: IRONMAN Kona Swim Record Holder (43yrs), Founder SailfishJan began his sporting career with a 10-year stint in the German national swim team between 1990 - 2000, whilst simultaneously completing studies at Harvard University with a degree in Economics. He then ventured into the investment banking world, however, his true calling drew him back to the sporting arena to the world of Triathlon. Between 2001 and 2004, Jan went on to achieve four ‘first out of the water’ titles at the Ironman Hawaii World Championships and in 2004 Jan set the world record Ironman swim time of 42:17 at Ironman Germany in Frankfurt. Jan continued to compete professionally in the global tria...
2022-08-0954 min
The Physical Performance Show326: Expert Edition: Endurance Innovators: Dr Andrew Sellars & Peter O’Brien. Co-Founders: VO2 MasterIn this episode we look into some of the hottest new technology in the endurance market. The VO2 Master Analyser is the world's first wearable, easy to use metabolic analyser. We speak with founder Dr Andrew Sellars, Medical Doctor and self proclaimed passionate physiologist, and co-founder and advisor Computer Scientist Peter O'Brien. Many will have seen this device on the faces of Current World 70.3 triathlon champion Gustav Iden and his Norwegian counterpart Kristian Blummenfelt, current Olympic World Triathlon Series and World Ironman Champion who is regularly seen with the VO2 Master Analyser on his face during both i...
2022-05-2450 min
The B.rad PodcastListener Questions and Comments (Breather Episode with Brad)In this edition of questions and comments from listeners, we get into all kinds of fun stuff. Should anti-aging enthusiasts consider bulking up with extra muscle? How do you go about doing that correctly? I discuss the controversy and confusion over protein intake, explain how you can get the longevity benefits of maintaining muscle mass without the concerns about overstimulating growth factors, and then we hear a success story from a listener who lost 40 pounds and is getting stronger doing major lifts and pullups. Another listener asks a question about the stress factors of air travel and I...
2022-03-1856 min
The Physical Performance Show315: Featured Performer: Javier Gomez Noya: 8 x World Triathlon Champion8 x World Triathlon champion Javier Gomez is truly a legend of the sport, his Instagram bio is simple. “I swim, bike and run around the world” and he has done just that at the highest level for over 20 years. Javier has been 5 x World Triathlon Series Champion, 2 x Ironman 70.3 world champion, XTERRA World Champion, 5 x European champion and 2012 London Olympic silver medallist. Javier has also been Long Distance World Champion, his focus is now firmly on the Ironman World after a brief foray into Ironman racing in 2019. Headline Sponsor: POLAR Polar are a sports technology company who build...
2022-03-081h 06
The Physical Performance Show310: Featured Performer: Cam Wurf (OLY): INEOS Grenadier Pro Cyclist & Ironman Triathlon ChampionCam Wurf been referred to as one of the world's greatest endurance athletes. He has spent more than half of his life in elite sport across three sports - rowing, triathlon, and professional cycling. It all started for Cam with his first passion of rowing, winning the national schoolboy Sculling crown at the 2001 Australian rowing championships. Cam from there, progressed to the junior and then the under 23 national teams being part of the world championship winning the Lightweight Coxless Four at the 2013 World Rowing under 23 championships. 12 months later, Cam represented Australia at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games in the lightweight m...
2022-02-031h 31
The Laneway Podcast - On Tour42: Non Dairy Protein Recommendations, How Long Does It Take to Lose Muscle Once You Stop Training? Ash’s Secret To Staying Sunshine & Lollipops, Triathlon Training, Strength Training & Reverse Dieting - Can it Be Done? How Long Should You Follow The SameIntro Chat: We talk about Brads recent allergic reaction leaving him looking like he has measles. We also talk about our first piece of merch that has been finalised and is on its way.Q&ADo you have any recommendationsfor the type of protein that is best if you can’t have dairy or gluten? I’m allergic to dairy (not just lactose) so whey protein is out of the question for me! (38:26)How long does it take to lose muscle once you stop training? (47:24)Whats the secret to stay...
2021-12-081h 32
The Physical Performance Show303: Coaches Corner: Arild Tveiten. Triathlon Norway Sports Director & Head Coach: ‘How to Win Olympic Gold’In this episode we have the opportunity to review the Olympic cycle that led to Norway's success. Not only did Kristian Blummenfelt take out the Olympic Games gold medal, his fellow athletes all had solid performances making Norway the best performed team individually at the Olympic Games. Kristian Blummenfelt went on to win the overall World Triathlon Series title, to be the only athlete to do so in triathlon history, then smashing the Ironman Triathlon world record in Cozumel, Mexico. Meanwhile, his Olympic teammate Gustav Eden took out his second 70.3 Ironman World Championship title. Show S...
2021-12-0557 min
The Physical Performance Show302: Expert Edition: Olav Aleksander Bu. Triathlon Norway Sports Scientist & Elite Coach, ‘The Science of Triathlon'Olav Aleksander Bu, has been working extremely close with Kristian Blummenfelt over the last 5 years post the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and despite his hectic schedule, made time to share the many learnings he had from his career to date around Triathlon Science. There is so much information in this episode, it's little wonder that Norway are leading the world of Triathlon across all distances from sprint events through to standard distance events 70.3's and now into the Ironman domain. You'll be astonished at just how fast Olav Aleksander Bu believes Kristian Blummenfelt can go and you'll have...
2021-12-051h 30
The Physical Performance Show301: BONUS EPISODE: 'Dissecting the Ironman Triathlon World Record 7:21:12 ' Kristian Blummenfelt (Current Olympic Triathlon & World Triathlon Series Champion)Kristian is no stranger on The Physical Performance Show, appearing on Episode 117 in 2018 where he outlined his goals, his ambitions to become Olympic Word Champion, World Triathlon Series Champion and to make an impression across the Ironman distance. He re-appeared on Episode 286 following his Tokyo Olympic Games sensational victory. In this episode Kristian Blummenfelt dissects his 2021 Ironman Triathlon World Record set in Cozumel Mexico 07:21:12, who wouldn't want a 39:41 swim split, 04:02:40 on the bike and a 2:35:24 marathon to finish. Show Sponsor: POLAR Polar are a sports technology company who build world class heart rate mo...
2021-11-2658 min
The Storied OutdoorsEp. 26: Brad Hill & Bryan Gill: Ironman Chattanooga 2021 reportIn this episode, Bryan and Brad sit down to reflect on their experience together during Ironman Chattanooga. Like many events during 2020, Brad's second Ironman 140.6 to celebrate his 40th year was delayed to 2021. Due to some other circumstances, Brad's family could not attend, opening the door for Bryan to join him for the big day.
They sit down to tell the story of the weekend with Bryan giving a unique perspective from a spectator who has never observed the incredible atmosphere of Ironman Triathlon. The late-night finish line is where dreams come true and goals accomplished. They explore some of the str...
2021-10-251h 14
Bob and BradThe Importance of Stretching & Sports Injury Prevention With Brad WalkerBob interviews Brad Walker about the importance of stretching & how to prevent a sports injury.
Brad Walker is an internationally recognized stretching and sports injury consultant with 30 years of practical experience in the health and fitness industry. Brad is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England and has postgraduate accreditation's in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. He also works with elite level and world champion athletes and lectures for Sports Medicine Australia on injury prevention.
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2021-10-181h 01
The Physical Performance Show292: Featured Performer: Alistair Brownlee (MBE). Dual Olympic Triathlon Champion (2012 & 2016). Author Relentless: Secrets of the Sporting EliteAlistair Brownlee is the Dual Olympic Games Champion (2012 and 2016 Olympic Games) becoming the first Triathlete in history to have defended their title. His younger brother Jonny secured the bronze in London making history as the first brothers in Olympic history for a podium in an individual sport since 1908. Jonny’s silver in 2016 made history again for the brothers becoming the first British brothers to ever finish first and second in an individual event at an Olympic Games. Alistair is the two-time World Series Triathlon Champion, 4X European Champion and 2014 Commonwealth Games Champion. Alistair is the first triathlete to be nomi...
2021-09-271h 04
The World Triathlon Podcast#49 Paralympic Champion Brad SnyderHe lost his eyesight in Afghanistan 2011, was a London 2012 swimming champion exactly 12 months later and then, after two highly successful Paralympic Games in the pool, made the switch to para triathlon. Having doubted whether he should even try and qualify for the hugely competitive visually impaired start list at Tokyo, it all came together on the day, winning gold with guide Greg Billington to justify the sacrifices he made along the way and plant a seed for a potential Paralympic journey that just may reach all the way to LA 2028.
2021-09-2458 min
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A with Brad (Breather Episode with Brad)Time for some interesting Q&A from devoted B.rad podcast listeners.Thanks for the thoughtful questions and comments that make a great contribution to the overall enjoyment, knowledge acquisition, and community spirit with podcast listeners from around the world. We’ll cover the logistics and benefits of limiting digestive function to a maximum time window of 12 hours (for example, how caffeinated beverages, herbal tea, and even supplement pills like multivitamins interrupt the fasting process), and how the body works most efficiently (in terms of cell repair, immune function, anti-inflammatory) in a fasted state. We hear...
2021-09-0343 min
The Physical Performance Show286: Featured Performer: Tokyo Men's Triathlon Podium Recap: Kristian Blummenfelt (Olympic Champion) & Hayden Wilde (Bronze Medallist)Olympic Champion Kristian Blumenfeld has just become the first male Triathlete in history to win the Olympic title along with the World Triathlon Series title in a given year. Kristian's victory at Tokyo was emphatic, it had been fastidiously planned for alongside his Norwegian teammates and coach Arild Tveiten. In addition on this bonus episode, you'll hear from Hayden Wilde New Zealand Triathlete who won the bronze medal in a stunning performance. Show Sponsor: Precision Hydration If you've ever struggled with hydration issues like cramp during long, hot sessions, it's worth checking out pr...
2021-08-261h 07The Physical Performance Show279: Featured Performer: Greg Bennett (OLY) 2002 & 2003 ITU World Cup Triathlon Series ChampionIn episode 279 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Greg Bennett (OLY) 2002 & 2003 ITU World Cup Triathlon Series Champion on this Featured Performer episode. Greg competed professionally across 28 years from the age of 18 to 44. In that time, Greg has amassed a sporting resume like very few triathletes in history. Greg is the highest placed male finisher in an Olympic Games event for Australia, finishing fourth at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games. Greg started 82 ITU World Cup events, won six of those and was on the podium 23 times. Greg represented Australia at 13 World Championships at an e...
2021-07-211h 37
Bob and BradStretching: Everything You Need to Know (Brad Walker)Bob interviews Brad Walker on the importance of stretching. Brad is a Health Science graduate of the University of New England (now Southern Cross University) and has postgraduate accreditation’s in athletics, swimming and triathlon coaching. His stretching and sports injury articles have been published in numerous health and fitness magazines and extensively online at sites like the Washington Post, the New York Times, About.com, Athletes.com and BodyBuilding.com. Magazines such as Runners World, Bicycling, Triathlete, Swimming and Fitness, and Triathlon Sports have all featured his work.
Brad's Website: www.stretchcoach.com
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2021-05-1756 minThe Physical Performance Show267: Coach’s Corner: Brad Beven (OAM) Head Coach M5 Academies Triathlon ProgramDuring this episode, you’ll hear from Brad Beven OAM who shares his experience and expertise in a coaching capacity. Brad's accomplishments were many, Winner 4 consecutive World Cup triathlon titles between 1992 and 1995 7 x Formula One Triathlon Champion between 1994 and 1999 19 World Triathlon Cup consecutive victories 5 x Australian Olympic Distance Champion 2 x Australian Long Course Champion 1990 Commonwealth Games silver medalist 3 x Silver medalist at the ITU World Triathlon Championships across his career These days, beyond Brad's own sporting professional career, Brad is the head coach of the M5 Academies Program. Where alongside team captain Phil Stoneman, the program helps aspi...
2021-04-271h 03The Physical Performance Show262: Featured Performer: Kyle Smith. Dual World Cross Triathlon Champion, Undefeated 70.3 TriathleteKyle is a dual World Off-Road X Triathlon Champion undefeated across the 70.3 Half Ironman distance for an exploration of his career highs, lows and learnings. Kyle is just several days away from his Iron Man distance triathlon debut in the 2021 edition of the Ironman New Zealand title. Kyle has been in recent great form with victories successively in Challenge Wanaka 70.3, Tauranga half, and the Xterra Wellington Triathlon. In both the challenge Wanaka and Tauranga half Kyle overcame former featured guests of the show New Zealand based Long Course Triathlon star Braden Currie carry to take out those...
2021-03-2546 minThe Physical Performance Show261: Featured Performer: Jess Learmonth: British Triathlon Olympic team member (2021), Dual Commonwealth Games silver medallist (2018)Jess has a great story as BBC Sport published in 2020 “Jess Learmonth: From supermarket worker to Olympic medal hopeful” in 2019 Jess and British compatriot Georgia Taylor-Brown took line honours in the 2019 Tokyo Olympic Triathlon test event, however, were controversially disqualified under a technicality when they cross the line hand in hand. That performance amongst many others, really puts Jess in the medal mix for Tokyo 2021 the Olympic Games. Jess burst onto the elite triathlon scene in 2016, with a first European Cup win, before going on to finish in the Top 10 at the World Triathlon series Leeds event a few...
2021-03-181h 03The Physical Performance Show257: Featured Performer: Emma Carney. Multiple World Champion, Sport Australia & World Triathlon Hall of Fame MemberEmma recently released her autobiography “Hard Wired Life, Death and Triathlon”. It's a book that I recommend for the bookshelf of every endurance sports enthusiast, and particularly every triathlon lover. Growing up as a triathlete in the 90s Emma Carney was certainly a name and a presence gracing the covers of triathlon magazines, TV screens wherever the triathlon enthusiast looked. Emma came from a junior running / athletics background, where she represented Australia twice at the world cross country championships in 1994 and 1995, and then again in the Ekiden Relay in 1993 and 1994. You'll hear today how Emma turned to the s...
2021-02-161h 15
The B.rad PodcastBrad’s 5-year Health & Fitness Reflections, Part 2 (Breather Show with Brad)Part 2 of my five-year health and fitness reflections covers some great exercise breakthroughs that I’ve implemented recently, as well as some lifestyle and mindset strategies that I’m placing great importance on these days. I was talking with my former podcast guest and lifelong super athlete Dave Kobrine - the king of morning routines (listen to this show about his 2.5 hour daily regimen featuring waking with the sun for some easy cardio, a cold plunge and hot sauna, plus long weight training sessions). At the age of 59, Dave has a PhenoAge of 47, and together, we ca...
2021-02-1240 min
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Craig "Crowie" Alexander: 3x Ironman Triathlon World Champion!What are some of Craig "Crowie" Alexander's greatest memories in the sport? How has he continued to be successful into his mid-40's? What secrets has he applied to garner such a long and successful career? Why was Craig "Crowie" Alexander able to become the 5x World Triathlon Champion? (70.3 in 2006 & 2011 and Ironman in 2008, 2009 & 2011). What did he do to capture the course record in 2011 (8:03:56)? In this very personal interview, Crowie shares memories, training guidance and so much more. It's one you'll enjoy immensely, whether you're a triathlete yourself or simply love to hearing from one of the greatest...
2021-02-081h 03
The B.rad PodcastBrad’s 5-year Health & Fitness Reflections, Part 1 (Breather show with Brad)Inspired by a lengthy email exchange with my childhood friend, former podcast guest and ageless wonder athlete, Dave Kobrine (age 59 with a recent biological age result of 47!), I offer a two-part show discussing major health and fitness insights and reflections over the past five years. You’ll enjoy hearing about our best practices, especially Dave’s legendary morning routine, and you’ll hear tips and tricks you can easily implement covering eating, exercise, mindset, and lifestyle topics. In part one, I detail some of the concessions I’ve made to chronological aging, like making sure that...
2021-02-0543 minThe Physical Performance Show255: Coach's Corner: Craig Kirkwood: NZ High Performance Athletics & Triathlon CoachCraig Kirkwood is an incredible athlete himself having represented New Zealand six times across athletics and mountain running. Craig was a 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games New Zealand representative and boasts a marathon record of 2.13.07 set in Chicago. Now in a coaching capacity Craig coaches some of the hottest athletics and triathlon talent on the planet. Craig is a coach based out of New Zealand that ranges from juniors right through to recreational and recreational competitive age groupers, as well as some of the best in the business including prior featured performer of the physical performance show Hayden Wild...
2021-02-0257 minThe Physical Performance Show249: Featured Performer: Gustav Iden-2019 Ironman 70.3 World Champion, 2020 PTO Champion CHALLENGEDAYTONA®Gustav Iden is the 70.3 2019 Triathlon World Champion. Several weeks ago, Gustav Iden took the spoils and victory in what was arguably the most stacked and deep triathlon long course field in the history of the sport by taking out the PTO Championships at Challenge Daytona. Gustav is from Bergen, Norway, where he trains alongside the Norwegian powerhouse team including prior featured guests from Episode 117 - Kristian Blummenfelt and Triathlon Norway Head Coach and Sports Director of the Norwegian Triathlon Federation, Arild Tveiten, who we featured on episode 224. In addition to Gustav's success across the 70.3 and...
2020-12-161h 01
The B.rad PodcastListener Q&A: Endurance Training, Carnivore Diet Experimentation, and Being Strategic About Helping Others ( Breather Episode with Brad)(Breather) Enjoy some really thoughtful questions from listeners on an incredible variety of topics relating to healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle. In this breather show, you’ll hear a little bit of my amateur attempt at an Irish accent (by request!) before I dive into some great questions from listeners. I touch on the importance of being strategic when it comes to whom you try to help/convince with lifestyle changes (wait till they are “ready to receive,” says Mia Moore) and the benefits of being reasonable, open-minded, and avoiding the all too common polariz...
2020-12-1136 minThe Physical Performance Show246: Featured Performer Miles Stewart (OAM), CEO Triathlon Australia, OLY, 1991 World Triathlon ChampionAs a junior triathlete through the 90s, Miles Stewart was one of the most prominent names in the sport. Earlier this year in 2020 Miles was recognised with an Order of Australia medal (OAM) for his service to triathlon and sports administration a fitting honour for someone who has been around the sport for 35 years plus. Prior to Miles’ administrative career Miles’s sporting resume was so impressive. Miles became the world champion at 20 years of age in 1991. Prior to that, as you'll hear miles outline he had great success from the get go racing immediately as a prof...
2020-12-0155 minThe Physical Performance Show241: Featured Performer: Georgia Taylor-Brown, 2020 World Triathlon Series ChampionGeorgia Taylor-Brown took out the recent World Triathlon series one day championship held in Rotterdam being crowned the 2020 World Triathlon Series Champion. In 2012, Georgia won the Junior World Duathlon Championships in Nancy, Georgia then burst into the World Triathlon scene in 2017 winning the Madrid World Cup by almost a minute, with an incredible run off the bike before finishing fourth in the under 23 World Championships also at Rotterdam that year. In 2018 and 2019, Georgia finished third overall in the World Triathlon series rankings across those respective years. Georgia has picked up multiple podiums across World Triathlon series races...
2020-10-271h 00The Physical Performance Show240: Expert Edition: 'Navigating Triathlon & Endurance Sports Injuries-Part 2' Oli Williamson, Senior Physiotherapist, British TriathlonIn episode 240 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares a conversation with Oli Williamson, Senior Physiotherapist, British Triathlon 'Navigating Triathlon & Endurance Sports Injuries in Part 2 of this Expert Edition. In this week's expert edition we feature Oli Williamson, Senior Physiotherapist for British Triathlon and the English Institute of Sport. He shares around all things navigating triathlon and endurance sports injuries. This is also about common endurance injuries, all things bone tendon and joint related. If you missed last week's episode, part one, you can listen in here. During this expert edition, Part Two of n...
2020-10-151h 00The Physical Performance Show239: Expert Edition: 'Navigating Triathlon & Endurance Sports Injuries-Part 1' Oli Williamson, Senior Physiotherapist, British TriathlonIn this week's expert edition we feature Oli Williamson, Senior Physiotherapist for British Triathlon and the English Institute of Sport. He shares around all things navigating triathlon and endurance sports injuries. Oli Williamson is based out of the Brownlee Triathlon Centre in Leeds University. He also consults privately from within the Manchester Institute of High Performance and Oli’s work with British Triathlon which has coincided with working with literally the planet's best triathletes. During this expert edition, Part One of navigating triathlon and endurance sports injuries, Oli reveals around the key overarching goal for any endurance ath...
2020-10-131h 03The Physical Performance Show235: Coach's Corner: Louis Delahaije-Head Coach Dutch Triathlon Federation, Endurance Sports ConsultantLouis is the head coach of the Dutch Triathlon Federation where he coaches the National Dutch team and also some of the world's best triathletes including former featured guest Richard Murray of South Africa and Rachel Klamer of the Netherlands. Louis’ expertise is regularly sought out in assisting with the planet's best runners, including Kenenisa Bekele. Louis bio also includes having been the former performance manager for UCI Professional Cycling Dutch team. Individually Louis currently coaches world class cyclists including Robert Gesink, Team Jumbo–Visma currently completing the 2020 Tour de France, another star athlete from Louise coaching ranks...
2020-09-091h 07
The B.rad PodcastMeet Brad Kearns: Finally, After 200 Shows!I was greatly inspired by Episode 1 of Luke Storey’s fantastic Life Stylist podcast as he took his listeners through his craaaazy life story with great honesty and vulnerability, and it made for such a riveting show right out of the gate. You know this dude is for real as he really goes there and holds nothing back, and he’s really been bringing his A game to the airwaves.I think Luke’s kickoff show has really helped form a connection and an understanding of the person from a distance that carries over into a...
2020-08-181h 23
This Local LifeBrad Course - OnCourse Triathlon CoachingBrad Course has completed 18 Ironman races around the world from Australia to New Zealand and twice in Hawaii. He is a 2 time Kona (World Championships) finisher and has a great story about what it takes to get through the 10+ hour Ironman races across the Swim, Bike and Run legs. .Brad runs OnCourse Triathlon Coaching here in the Macedon Ranges and played a massive role in my first Ironman 70.3 race. I probably would have DNF'd without his guidance.I had a great chat with Brad recently in the studio here at the ranch and hope you...
2020-07-221h 10The Physical Performance Show224: Coach's Corner: Arild Tveiten, Triathlon Norway Head Coach, Sports Director Norwegian Triathlon FederationArild Tveiten is the Triathlon Norway Head Coach, Sports director of the Norwegian Triathlon Federation, knows the endurance training world, along with the fundamentals that underpin endurance sporting success. In recent years as reflected by the clean sweep in 2018 by the Norwegian Triathlon men, Norway has really positioned itself as such a strong force in the world of Triathlon and endurance sporting community. Kristian Blummenfelt, former featured performer of the show episode 117, in fact holds the fastest time ever recorded 70.3 triathlon with a sweltering 329:04 set in 2019. During this episode Arild shares around his three guiding...
2020-07-131h 14The Physical Performance Show218: Expert Edition: Joe Friel: Co-Founder Training Peaks, Triathlon 'coach of coaches', Endurance Sports AuthorJoe Friel is the Bestselling Author of 17, soon to be 18 books. These include; Cyclist Training Bible, Triathlon Science, The Triathletes Training Bible, Fast after 50, The Power Meter Handbook and so many more titles. During this conversation we go back to Joe discovering Triathlon in its infancy in 1983. Joe shares why he didn't think the sport of triathlon would make it. Why it seemed too good to be true. We touch on Joe trialling in one of the very first bike Power Meters. The founding of training peaks in 1999, the growth of triathlon coaching in the sport over...
2020-06-021h 11The Physical Performance Show217: Featured Performer: Jonny Brownlee, Double Olympic & Commonwealth Medallist, 2012 World Triathlon Series Champion (Part 2)In this episode Part 2, with Jonny Brownlee, we explore the importance of the training and racing mindset. What Jonny has learned around the management of tendon and bone injuries. The importance of strength and conditioning. Jonny shares his Top 3 Running Tips to help you run at your best and Jonny sets about answering a bunch of questions that came from you, the supporters of the show. Jonny then survives the Physical Performance round and also issues a fantastic physical challenge for the week. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by KINeSYS Active. Enjoy staying active wh...
2020-05-1855 minThe Physical Performance Show216: Featured Performer: Jonny Brownlee - Double Olympic & Commonwealth Medallist, 2012 World Triathlon Series Champion (Part 1)Jonny Brownlee is the Olympic Games Triathlon Silver Medallist and the London Olympic Games 2012 Triathlon Bronze Medallist. Jonny was the World Triathlon Series Champion in 2012, Silver Medallist in the World Championship in 2013 and 2016, Commonwealth Games Silver Medallists in 2014, Former u23 World Triathlon Champion in 2010 and staggeringly from July 2010 to May 2014 Jonny finished on a podium in every race he entered which was 42 races in a row. Jonny is the younger brother of the Brownlee brothers; the brothers are not just triathlon history makers but world sport history makers. In 2012 Jonny and his elder brother Alistair became the f...
2020-05-181h 00The Physical Performance Show214: Featured Performer - Cam Brown, 12x Ironman New Zealand Triathlon ChampionCam Brown is unlike any professional triathlete that I've ever witnessed racing. Cam’s bio is nothing short of spectacular, Cam started in the sport of triathlon in 1987 and in 2020 as we record this episode Cam continues to race professionally at the top end of Elite long course distance triathlon. Cam competed in his first Ironman distance triathlon in 1997 and at the time of recording Cam has completed Circa 70 Ironman distance triathlons. Cam has won the New Zealand Ironman Triathlon championships 12 times. Has been crowned the European ironman champion in Frankfurt, has two second place finishes at the...
2020-05-061h 08The Physical Performance Show212: Featured Performer: Vicky Holland: 2018 World Triathlon Series Champion & Olympic Bronze MedallistIn 2016 at the Rio Olympic Games, Vicky Holland became the first British woman to ever win an Olympic Triathlon Medal, when she secured the Bronze Medal in a Sprint Finish with her compatriot and fellow UK based Triathlete, Non Stanford. In addition to that Vicky is a 3x Commonwealth Games medallist and a Member of the Bahrain Endurance 13 Team. During this episode Vicky shares the highs, the lows and the many learnings. Issues a fantastic physical challenge for the week and survives the physical performance round. We explore Vicky being courted by the sport as a young and...
2020-04-231h 15
The B.rad PodcastGordo Byrn Essays (Breather Episode with Brad)(Breather) My good friend and old-time triathlon colleague Gordo Byrn writes a brilliant blog/email newsletter with concise and thoughtful essays confined to three subjects of his expertise and passion: Fitness, Family, and Finances. I string together two of them to provide insights and reflection for the competitive types who might be struggling with transitioning into the years past competitive peak, and trying to balance other life responsibilities with athletic aspirations. The first is titled, “Athletic Beyond 45,” followed by related insights in “Vanity and Victory.” As you’ll soon learn, Gordo brings 100% effort to everything he does in life, a...
2020-04-1019 min
The B.rad PodcastMark Allen: Reflections On Sport & Life From The Zen Master (and a joint interview for Shed Talks YouTube!)Mark and I go way back to our days on the professional triathlon circuit where Mark was the greatest triathlete on the planet and an absolute master of one of the most difficult and grueling sports imaginable. Mark had an evolved approach that was based on intuition, leading a balanced lifestyle, and competing with tremendous focus and intensity. He rocked two nicknames: the first, Zen Master, was for his thoughtful approach and injection of spirituality into the art of triathlon training and competition. His second nickname was Grip, short for “grip of death” which was what happened when...
2020-02-251h 00The Physical Performance Show194: Featured Performer: Vincent Luis, 2019 World Triathlon Series Champion, Super League Triathlon Champion, Dual OlympianVincent Luis is the current World Triathlon Series Champion for 2019, is also the reigning Super League Triathlon Series Champion. In 2018 Vincent was second in the World Championship rankings for the world triathlon series and in both 2017 and 2018 Vincent took victory in the series grand finals. He’s an athlete that really does know how to execute under pressure. Vincent started his professional triathlon career in 2005 after shifting over from a very promising Junior swimming career. But as you’ll hear on this episode, Vincent was crowned World Junior Series Triathlon Champion in 2008 and eleven long years later Vince...
2019-12-171h 25The Physical Performance Show193: Coaches Corner: Joel Filliol, Elite Triathlon Coach, Olympic Performance Director Italian Triathlon FederationJoel Filliol is one of triathlons most experienced and successful professional coaches. Joel has been involved in endurance sports since 1989 both as an athlete and as a coach. As an athlete, Joel has competed in over 100 triathlon and multi sport events and represented Canada at World Championships in triathlon and duathlon. As a Coach, Joel has worked with athletes at the highest levels including the Ironman, Ironman 73.5 World Triathlon Championships, the ITU World Elite, Age Group Championships and multi sport games such as Commonwealth, Pan American and of course multiple Olympic Games. During this episode, you’ll he...
2019-12-161h 27
The B.rad PodcastWilliam Shewfelt: Waking Up at 4:30am To Anchor A Productive Day, And The Deep Wisdom Of Bodybuilders (Breather Episode with Brad)(Breather) As promised on the Get Over Yourself podcast, we go where no modern media has gone before. After wrapping up a great interview about the carnivore diet, I decided to record William Shewfelt talking about his strategies for focus, discipline, and productivity in daily life. It starts with an “anchor’—in William’s case it’s waking up at 4:30am and getting to the gym for a nice workout before the crowds arrive and the day gets too busy. In this show, I wanted to get into the necessary balance between prioritizing sleep, being disciplined to get up and...
2019-11-0817 min
The B.rad PodcastScott Zagarino: Life Lessons And Inspiration From The Triathlon IronwarScott Zagarino is the mastermind behind the “1989TheStory.com” project, a historical account of the greatest triathlon race of all time. In the aftermath of the wonderful interview with protagonists Mark Allen and Dave Scott, I catch up with my old-time triathlon training partner, sponsor, and mentor to reflect not only on the significance of the Mark and Dave story, but how this athletic battle can translate into an assortment of life lessons and peak performance inspiration. Scott was a prominent figure in the triathlon scene for many years in the 80s and 90s. His entrepreneurial spirit ushe...
2019-10-221h 07
The B.rad PodcastTriathlon Legends Mark Allen and Dave Scott Discuss The Epic 1989 Ironwar What a great honor to connect with two legends of triathlon on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the greatest triathlon race of all time and what many observers call the greatest endurance competition of all time. That’s the 1989 “Ironwar,” where Mark Allen and Dave Scott battled for the Hawaii Ironman world championship title, side-by-side for eight hours, before Mark pulled away to achieve his long-awaited first victory in Hawaii. The race was special for so many reasons: First, it was a transcendent performance that has stood for 30 years. The times of 8:09 and 8:10 shattered the previo...
2019-10-151h 08The Physical Performance Show162: Hayden Wilde - Double World Champion XTERRA (U/19) & NZ Professional TriathleteHayden Wilde is a New Zealand Professional Triathlete chasing selection for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Hayden is a much loved figure throughout the Super League Triathlon series where I met him personally. Recently in the World Triathlon series he has really stood out particularly with the season opener for the 2019 season in Abu Dhabi where Hayden led a great charge to lead the race 3 quarters into the run. What makes Hayden’s burgeoning success so amazing is that he’s only been competing in the sport of Triathlon for a few short years having come from an XTERRA / offroad backg...
2019-05-1457 minThe Physical Performance Show159: Katie Zaferes - US Olympic Triathlete, Super League Triathlon Series ChampionKatie’s triathlon career has been on a winning streak recently. Katie was crowned the 2018-2019 Super League Triathlon Inaugural Champion where Katie dominated the competition across the multi-round racing. Katie started 2019 very strongly with a win in Abu Dhabi first round of the World Triathlon Series. In the 2018 World Triathlon Championship Series Katie finished a very close second to Vicki Holland of the UK for the Overall World Title. During this episode, Katie shares her goals for the remainder of 2019 and 2020, we discuss transitioning from track running to triathlon, key insights into Katie’s training environment, Supe...
2019-04-2442 minThe Physical Performance Show147: Jono Hall - Head Coach Triathlon Canada (Coaches Corner)Jono Hall is a renowned Coach in the world of Triathlon however Jono was also a top level athlete winning the 1997 Australian Road Cycling Championships. Jono went on to ride professionally being trained at the Australian Institute of Sport for many years and also later with the Festina Professional Road Cycling Team. Jono went on to finish 8th in the World Cycling Championships and also gained selection for the 1994 Commonwealth Games representing Australia. But it was in the sport of Duathlon that Jono really excelled. In 1997 Jono took the World ITU Duathlon title in convincing fashion. Jono n...
2019-01-291h 10
The FatForWeightLoss Show#31: Running Pain Free with Brad Beer (Physical Performance Show)Today’s guest is Brad Beer, who is a physiotherapist, author and the Founder of a company called POGO Physio.
Brad specialises in helping active people perform at their physical best, by keeping them pain and injury free. I work best with highly committed people who place a high value on their physical health & performance.
Website: https://www.pogophysio.com.au/
Podcast: http://thephysicalperformanceshow.libsyn.com/
Brads clients include:
Mat Rogers (dual rugby international)
Mat Belcher 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist
Emma Moffatt (dual world triathlon champion, and Beijing 2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist)
Jade Nielsen (London 2012 Silver medallist 4x200m freestyle relay)
Jordan Ha...
2019-01-0500 minThe Physical Performance Show138: Nicola Spirig - Olympic Triathlon Champion (2012)In episode 138 of The Physical Performance Show we feature Nicola Spirig - Olympic Triathlon Champion (2012). Nicola Spirig is a Swiss Powerhouse Triathlete, she is the 2012 London Olympic Games Champion and then 4 years later she won Silver in the Rio Olympic Games. What makes Nicola so unique and so interesting as an athlete is her longevity. She will be shooting for her fifth Olympic Games Campaign at Tokyo 2020. Nicola has also recently announced to the world that she is expecting her third child ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. During this episode Nicola shares her back st...
2018-11-2851 min
The B.rad PodcastBrad: Tangential Topics like Deepak Chopra, High Jumping, and Longevity (Breather Episode with Brad)I start talking about the life changing insights from the great Deepak Chopra, and end up going off on numerous tangents, crossing over the Breather show barrier and into a full length show. I mentions the benefits of maintaining passionate competitive goals throughout life. Of course there are periods in life where you are totally consumed with athletics, your heavy metal band, or building your business. These are healthy phases to strive for your absolute potential, but when life moves into other phases it’s essential to adjust your goals based upon your life circumstances and your advancing age. I mention how toda...
2018-11-0244 minThe Physical Performance Show130: Tim Don - Ironman Triathlon World Record Holder, 3x Olympian, 4x World ChampionDuring this episode Tim shares the highs, lows and learnings to date. He shares intimately around the accident that occurs just 2 days before the 2017 Hawaii Ironman Championship along with the crushing disappointment of being told that he has a C2 fracture to his neck and that he would miss the 2017 Hawaii Ironman Championships, the fear that set in as well as the arduous rehabilitation that is still ongoing. Thank you to this week’s show sponsor: On-Running. On was born in the Swiss alps with one goal: to revolutionise the sensation of running. It’s all based on on...
2018-10-081h 03
Inner Fire Endurance SportsThe Ironman Ohio 70.3 Experience - IFES 005Coach Brad gives an in-depth audio tour of what it is like to experience Ironman's Ohio 70.3 Triathlon. For the experience athletes, this is a product review of the race. If you ever were thinking of trying a 70.3 distance triathlon Brad lets you experience it first hand.
2018-08-0841 minThe Physical Performance Show117: Kristian Blummenfelt - Olympic Triathlete, Super League Triathlon ChampionKristian Blummenfelt sprung to promise in 2017 with some solid performances including his victory in the Super League triathlon series in Jersey. Kristian quickly followed that up with a win in the 70.3 Bahrain Triathlon overcoming some of sports best names. In 2018 Kristian has taken a podium in the Bermuda leg in the world triathlon series and he firmly has his eyes on a gold medal in Tokyo 2020. During this episode Kristian take us behind the scenes of his training world, his early years along with the highs the lows and the learnings. If you enjoyed this...
2018-07-0452 minThe Physical Performance Show116: Brad Kahlefeldt - Dual Olympic, Commonwealth Games Triathlon Champion (2006)In episode 116 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Brad Kahlefeldt - Dual Olympic, Commonwealth Games Triathlon Champion (2006). Brad Kahlefeldt was a Dual Olympic Games representative competing for Australia in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and also the 2012 London Olympic Games. Following Brad’s short course triathlon career he transitioned to the world of 70.3 Half Ironman Triathlon and during that time included some successful add-ins across the Ironman distance. Brad really excelled though by racing across the Olympic distance 1.5km swim, 40km bike, 10km run. Of the 90 starts on the World Triathlon Series, Brad pod...
2018-06-2747 min
Primal Endurance Podcast#153: Andre Obradovic: Don’t Be A Muppet, Be a Powerful, Fat Burning BeastHost Brad Kearns talks to Andre Obradovic from Melbourne, Australia. Andre is a highly engaging personal trainer, triathlon coach, and elite level performer in the 50+ ranks at 70.3 triathlon—ranked 10th in the Ironman All World Athlete rankings for Australia, the most competitive triathlon environment on the planet, mate. Andre’s remarkable story of transitioning from a “little fatty carb burner, sucking up food like a pool sweep machine” back in 2011 to a lean, mean, fat burning beast will inspire you to trust the process and be the best you can be. Basically, Andre cut processed carbs, slowed down his training...
2018-06-0854 minThe Physical Performance Show113: Cam Dye - Professional TriathleteIn episode 113 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Cam Dye - Professional Triathlete. Cam Dye is well known in the US and abroad in the world triathlon scene as a specialist none drafting triathlete across the Olympic distance comprising 1500m swim, 40km bike and 10km running. Cam’s resume is impressive and contains many podiums in some of the biggest events in the world triathlon scene including second place in the coveted Escape from Alcatraz triathlon in San Francisco During this conversation Cam references how, he would like to...
2018-06-051h 09The Physical Performance Show105: Gwen Jorgensen - 2016 Olympic Triathlon ChampionIn episode 105 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Gwen Jorgensen - 2016 Olympic Triathlon Champion. Gwen’s triathlon resume is unlike very few female triathletes, it is incredible. Gwen won the world triathlon series championship in 2014 and 2015, has been named the USA Triathlons 2013 and 2014 female athlete of the year, has been a dual Olympic US representative in the sport of triathlon in 2012 and obviously gaining 2016 where Gwen took the Olympic gold medal ahead of Nicola Spirig. In 2016, Gwen’s 13 streak consecutive winning spree from the world triathlon series came to an end on...
2018-04-091h 05The Physical Performance Show102: Craig 'Crowie' Alexander – 5x World Champion, 3x Ironman Triathlon World ChampionIn episode 102 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Craig 'Crowie' Alexander – 5x World Champion, 3x Ironman Triathlon World Champion. Craig Alexander or Crowie as he is affectionally known is a 5 times world triathlon champion in the 2006 and 2011 world 70.3 or half ironman triathlon champion and then also his historic Hawaii Ironman world champion victories in 2008, 2009 and then again in 2011. Not to mention his debut in Hawaii picking up a silver medal with that tussle with previous broadcast guest Chris “Macca’ McCormack. During the episode we cover Crowie’s highs, his lows and the many learn...
2018-03-191h 22The Physical Performance Show98: Ben Kanute - Olympic Triathlete, Silver Medallist 70.3 World Triathlon ChampionshipsIn episode 98 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Ben Kanute - Olympic Triathlete, Silver Medallist 70.3 World Triathlon Championships. Ben has had some break out performances in 2017. He took out the Silver Medal in 70.3 World Triathlon championships in 2017, Ben then went on to take out the Island House Invitational Triathlon series in the Bahamas with a sprint finish with Terenzo Bozzone. Ben is a regular face on the World Triathlon series and also has featured in the Super Triathlete Series. During this episode Ben shares the origins of his sport, his love of tr...
2018-02-211h 01The Physical Performance Show94: Richard Varga - Dual Slovakian Olympic Triathlete & 4x World Aquathlon ChampionIn episode 94 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer sits down with Richard Varga - Dual Slovakian Olympic Triathlete & 4x World Aquathlon Champion who is known as the 'fish' of the world triathlon scene. Richard is a Slovakian dual triathlete Olympic games representative, representing Slovakia in the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games. Richard is also the 4 times world aquathlon champion – swim, run. Richard has been the Slovakian triathlete of the year an amazing 8 times and in 2017 the World Triathlon series voted Richard the best swimmer of the year. Being first out of the water 5 out of 6 times in 2017 which throughout his career means...
2018-01-2458 min
Boundless LifeDoubling Your Testosterone Levels, Tactics From The World Of Speed Golf, Primal Endurance & More With Brad Kearns!https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/kearns Brad Kearns, at 52 years old, has doubled his testosterone levels in the past year. He has abandoned life as a pro triathlete and instead conquered the world of speed golf and high jumping. He has successfully trained his body to become a potent fat burning machine and transition completely out of carbohydrate dependence. He's a successful author is a noted speaker, author and coach in the health and fitness world for three decades. As the President of Primal Blueprint Publishing, Brad works with Mark Sisson to promote all aspects of primal...
2018-01-201h 08The Physical Performance Show93: Terenzo Bozzone - Pro Triathlete & 5X World ChampionIn episode 93 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer sits down with Terenzo Bozzone - Pro Triathlete & 5X World Champion. Terenzo has 22 national titles to his name across disciplines including cross-country running, cycling, swimming and multisport. Terenzo has won the 2001 & 2002 Junior Men’s Elite Duathlon World Championship and the 2002 & 2003 Junior Men’s Elite Triathlon World Championship. As Terenzo's career has progressed into the professional ranks he has won 37 international titles, including 23 Ironman 70.3 or half Ironman distance triathlon titles. Terenzo also holds the Busselton Ironman course record in a tim of 7 hours and 51 minutes. He is also a husband and wife to two...
2018-01-1659 minThe Physical Performance Show92: Lionel Sanders- Professional Triathlete & 2017 ITU Long Course Triathlon ChampionIn episode 92 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a chat with Lionel Sanders. Lionel is an incredible athlete with a mindset that sets him apart from his competitors. Lionel's breakthrough year occurred in 2017 where he won the ITU Long Course World Championships Triathlon and finished in 2nd place at the World Ironman Championships nearly breaking the course record. Tune in to hear all about Lionel's background in sport, what drove him to start Triathlon just 9 years ago and what has been the driving force to him becoming one of the fastest Triathletes in the world. Listen in a...
2018-01-081h 15The Physical Performance Show87: Emma Pallant - Pro Triathlete for BMC-Etixx Pro Triathlon TeamListen in as Brad sits down with Emma Pallant - Pro Triathlete and 2X World Duathlon Champion. In this episode Emma steps Brad through her journey to her international Ironman 70.3 success including her recent 2nd place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship after only one and a half years racing the distance. Emma shares around her promising athletics career in middle distance running before undergoing a knee surgery that saw her starting biking and swimming as cross training. We hear Emma's mantra, best advice and funny training stories as well as what drives her to be at her physical best.
2017-12-0556 minThe Physical Performance Show70: Sam Appleton - 70.3 Triathlon ChampionIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 70.3 Triathlon Champion - Sam Appleton. During the episode Sam unpacks around how he got started in 70.30 triathlons, his training, key insights into recovery and his recent successes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Something that scares Sam Growing up with 3 brothers Cairns Ironman win Studying at university Training for 70.3 Triathlon Key insights in recovery Performance Round Questions Sam’s worse injury Sam’s best advice Physical Challenge – 2min wall sit If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure...
2017-07-181h 03The Physical Performance Show69: Siggi Ragnarsson - Iceland Triathlon ChampionIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Iceland Triathlon Champion - Siggi Ragnarsson. During the episode Siggi unpacks his journey, his dreams and some of his best tips throughout this episode including some great insights into sleep recovery for athletes. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction to Siggi Ragnarsson Unpacking the Super Triathlete series Swimming culture in Iceland Transitioning from swimming to triathlons Bike Training Performance Round Questions Siggi’s sleep hygiene 3 practical tips for sleeping Juggling Work, Masters and Training Running through injury Bucket list Phy...
2017-07-171h 05The Physical Performance Show67: Siri Lindley - 2001 World ITU Triathlon Champion & World Champion Triathlon CoachIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2001 World ITU Triathlon Champion & World Champion Triathlon Coach - Siri Lindley. During the episode Siri unpacks her success in coaching, what it is to generate great results, her career as an athlete along with sharing some great stories and so much more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Introduction Siri Lindley Siri’s Family Siri’s athletic success Fear and anxiety Siri in her younger years and learning to swim at 23 Siri’s first triathlon Winning the world title Attributes that Siri l...
2017-07-161h 15The Physical Performance Show65: Henri Schoeman - 2016 Olympic Triathlon Bronze MedallistIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 2016 Olympic Triathlon Bronze Medallist - Henri Schoeman is an astute technician across all three disciplines. During the episode Henri unpacks his early years as a swimmer, the injuries he had while transitioning into triathlons, his bronze medal win at the Rio Olympics and his win at the ITU Triathlete series plus lots more. Listen in as we delve into the following: Henri’s greatest physical achievement Getting bronze at the RIO games Triathlons in the Olympics Transitioning from Swimming to Triathlons Stability Exerc...
2017-06-231h 13The Physical Performance Show63: Spencer Smith - Dual World Triathlon ChampionIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Dual World Triathlon Champion - Spencer Smith. During the episode Spencer unpacks the highs and lows of his career along with some fun insights into the world of triathlons. Listen in as we delve into the following: What scares Spencer the most How Spencer got into triathlons Studying at university Self belief Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Training for the World Triathlons Sponsorship Performance Round Questions Toughest Competitor Super League Triathlete Series Processing the lows of his career Spencer’s best advice Physical Challenge – 15 x 400s i...
2017-06-221h 12The Physical Performance Show55: Tim Van Berkel - Ironman Triathlon ChampionIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ironman Triathlon Champion - Tim Van Berkel. Tim is an ironman champion on the rise, he unpacks his journey around competing, having a bit of dry spell and then finding his mojo again. He shares his goals, frustrations and key learnings that he has had so far to compete in the ultimate race. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why snakes and sharks scare Tim How Tim got started in Triathlons Highs and Lows of training Unpacking Hawaii Pacing during Ironm...
2017-04-231h 12The Physical Performance Show51: Richard Murray - Super League Triathlon Champion, World Duathlon Champion, Dual OlympianIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Richard Murray - Super League Triathlon Champion, World Duathlon Champion, Dual Olympian. During this episode Richard unpacks running barefoot in his younger years, how he went from Duathlon to Triathlons, the RIO Olympics and winning the recent super league triathlon series. Listen in as we delve into the following: Why tomatoes scare Richard Injury prior to the Rio games. Training in the Pyrenees Unpacking the Rio Olympics Running without shoes Transitioning from Duathlons to Triathlons Being Coached Winning the Super League Series P...
2017-03-301h 17The Physical Performance Show49: Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic TriathleteIn this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with Ryan Fisher - AUS Olympic Triathlete. Ryan is young Australian triathlete on the rise, he made a debut at Rio Olympics and after some disappointments and a comeback he has set his sights on the Super League Triathlon, the Gold Coast Series and the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in 2018. Listen in as we delve into the following: Ryan’s least favourite leg of triathlon is swimming Ryan growing up and having fun playing lots of sports Ryan finding his talent in Tri...
2017-03-121h 32