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Peak2SoonWhy Every Street Matters: Peak2Soon R4R Podcast Takeover With Kim Elms[This podcast was originally published on The R4R Podcast | Road To Zero, a big thank you to Lonsdale Street Studio for having us, as such the intro will be a little different to what you're used to.]Earlier this year Kim Elms and I connected again to talk about a solidarity run after a woman was assaulted on the trails at Tuggeranong Hill. It sparked a friendship that saw us front the media, highlighting a number of issues relating to running in Canberra.Since recording this episode, lighting around Lake Burley Griffin is now...2025-07-251h 09
ROLL OR DIERoll or Die Episode #277 - Tayla FordTayla Ford is New Zealand’s first female to represent her country at the Olympics. Make sure you tune into this episode to hear how she journeyed from a reluctant young wrestler to a role model for all, especially young women in the sport. Tayla candidly shares her stories of the mental, emotional and financial struggles of being a wrestler, as well as the physical demands it puts one under. Now facing a new challenge of impending motherhood, Tayla shares how she has transitioned to coaching and is passionate about empowering female wrestlers and increasing female representation in wrestling....2025-07-2145 min
Happy Trails PodcastBrent Ford - Dead Cow Gully, Coast 2 Kosci and Runner SafetyIn this episode of the Happy Trails Podcast, Mitch and Benny along with guest Brent Ford delve into the transformative journey of running, exploring Brent's personal experiences from a non-runner to an ultra-endurance athlete. They discuss the importance of nutrition, mindset, and self-talk in endurance sports, as well as strategies for overcoming challenges during races. The conversation highlights the significance of mental preparation and the lessons learned from past races, providing insights for both new and experienced runners. In this conversation, Brent Ford discusses the unpredictable nature of trail running, particularly in events like Coast 2 Ko...2025-06-231h 13
Peak2SoonKatie Dall: Founder Of Club KT, Brisbane's Premier Run ClubKatie Dall is ultra endurance athlete, personal trainer, and founder of Club KT, Brisbane's biggest run community empowering runners of all levels.With an impressive racing resume that includes 100 kilometre and 160 kilometre trail finishes, backyard ultras, and podium spots across Australia, Katie opens up about how she got to where she is today.We also talk about the power of community through her run club, the give and take of being a single parent and the steps she’s taking to support the mental wellbeing of her community.Katie also recently came back fr...2025-06-111h 19
Peak2SoonDownunder 135 Champion: Chris WilderChris Wilder won what could be the last edition of Australia's toughest ultra, it was redemption after a DNF in the race back in 2022. It is the cream on what is already a pretty impressive resume which includes a win in the BRUTUS, GUMBY, and AIS 24-Hour Track Invitational.Throughout those victories has been a number of different adventures, including an incredible run along the GNW 250, and being part of Joe Ward's team when Joe won Coast to Kosci.Combine that with an impressive run streak, his job as a doctor and being part of...2025-05-231h 07
Peak2SoonThe Long Run with Simon Dent, Todd Liubinkskas and Joe WardOn the 19th of July 2025, Simon Dent and Todd Liubinskas will run from Brisbane to Sydney as part of the Lions’ Tour Down Under to raise money for Dallaglio RugbyWorks and The British & Irish Lions Trust. Joe Ward who previously held the fastest known time for the route is currently coaching the lads, and showing them what it takes to run one thousand kilometres in 14 days.You can help the lads of reaching their fundrasing goal by hitting this link.You can support the Podcast for as little as $2 via the Peak2Soon Pat...2025-04-1157 min
Peak2SoonA Gaby Villa Nutrition MasterclassGaby Villa is a sports nutritionist, dietitian and founder of IntensEATfit. She specialises in optimising performance for triathletes and ultra-runners by making food their best ally in sport and life. Over the past decade, Gaby has supported hundreds of athletes, including former backyard ultra world record holder Phil Gore, to overcome lack of energy and gut upset so they can fuel their bodies with confidence and race to their full potential. After overcoming her struggles with body image and weight concerns for several years, Gaby has witnessed and lived the benefits of seeing food beyond its nutrients. ...2025-02-141h 29
Peak2SoonChantelle Smith: The Humble Pocket RocketChantelle Smith has had an incredible 18-months in running. A win at Brisbane Trail Ultra 2023, saw her follow with a second placing at the Tarawera Miler, and then a sixth female finish at Coast to Kosci at the end of last year.A brief running journey, which has seen highs paired with lows, and lessons in patience. Chantelle is another example of the running mums that are taking ultra running by storm.In this chat she highlights how trying to fill the void saw her gain so much more, the challenges she's faced t...2025-02-101h 39
Peak2SoonFrom the Classroom to Coast to Kosci: Ella Clark’s Journey to the Top of AustraliaElla Clark's running journey started like all good ones do, with heartbreak. That first heartbreak lead her down the path of signing up to her first marathon at the start of 2018 and running it months later, a daunting task when you are only new to running.From there Ella has only gone from strength-to-strength and in 2024 she completed not only a miler, but Australia's premier ultra marathon in Coast to Kosci.But, throughout this interview it will come as no surprise at how she's been able to move through the distances, with an i...2025-02-021h 25
Peak2SoonThe Mountain Beard: Thomas WhiteThomas White is an ultra runner, photographer, and filmmaker who has turned his passion for endurance sports into a journey of personal growth and adventure. Starting his running journey in 2016, remembering the pride of finishing a 3 kilometre run, Thomas quickly became hooked on the challenge and steadily built his distance, from 7 kilometre runs to completing his first half-marathon in 2018. His love for pushing limits grew, leading him to his first ultra.After a setback with a serious stress fracture, Thomas took six months off to recover, using the time to explore cycling and walking. He made a...2024-12-241h 57
Peak2SoonAllie Corripio’s Historic Coast to Kosci VictoryAllie Corripio achieved something at Coast to Kosci 2024 that many thought wouldn't be done for years, if at all, she broke the Women's Race Record.But, she didn't just beat it she smashed it.The 2020 effort completely shattered by Allie, who in doing so has now raised the bar, following her incredible duel with overall winner Benn Coubrough and third placed Cassie Cohen at the back end of the race.In this podcast Allie talks me through her rapid rise in ultra running, which she has done while balancing her job as an...2024-12-181h 34
Peak2SoonMatt Pilley’s Journey of Love, Loss, and Ultra RunningMatt Pilley's story is one of both heartbreak and inspiration. His father being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease changed the course of his life, while working in the police led him to see things the average person couldn't imagine.Throw in a decade long journey with wife Amanda Pilley to become parents, it's enough to test even the toughest of individuals.But, Matt has shown what strength and resilience can do, in the last two years he's thrilled ultra enthusiasts like myself who love Coast to Kosci, leading last year's race for a long...2024-12-081h 37
Peak2SoonCoast to Kosci 2024 Preview Feat. Rob Mason & Maree ConnorCoast to Kosci is Australia's premier ultra marathon, 240km from a beach near Eden all the way to the top of Australia then back down to Charlotte Pass.Like last year this race is super stacked, and no doubt this year will throw up another surprise or two.2022 Winner Rob Mason along with 2021-22 winner Maree Connor join me to talk about this year's race.If you're following the race on social media don't forget to join the conversation using #coasttokosci2024. You can also follow all the action from this weekend's race here...2024-11-201h 05
Peak2SoonThe Road To Coast To Kosci 2024: Lauren TheodoreLauren Theodore's running journey changed when she was given a wildcard entry into the 2022 edition of Coast to Kosci.Having a couple of marathons already under her belt, as well an 80km race at Noosa, and the Larapinta 127km stage race, receiving an entry into the race was a huge leap of faith, but she repaid that faith by showing her trademark grit, finishing inside the top 20 women at Surf Coast Century, before spending 42 and a half hours on her feet for her first finish at Coast to Kosci.Not bad for someone who just...2024-11-131h 31
Peak2SoonThe Road To Coast To Kosci 2024: Benn CoubroughBenn Coubrough is an Ultra Runner, Triathlete, Coach at Stroke No Limits, and also the Store Manager orfPure Performance Sports and FootMotion, also recent winner of the 50 kilometre event at the Lonely Mountain Ultra.He'll be undertaking his first crack at Coast to Kosci in a few weeks as part of the 2024 field. His resume is seriously impressive, and his recent training highlights his preparation for my favourite race, and one of Australia's toughest ultra races.He gives out a few tips about his preparation for the race, as well as shares his interesting career...2024-11-011h 04
Peak2SoonPop! Running: The Joy of Movement with Sam StowSam Stow has pretty much done it all in a long career winning a number of races along the way, and finding himself at the front in some of Australia and the World's big races.He's also the founder of Pop! Running and is on a mission to help runners and multi-sport athletes discover the joys of efficient and injury-free running.As one of Australia's most respected distance athletes, he is also not immune to taking on a challenge, whether that's running and winning the Beerwah Marathon in sandals, or completing the 4x4x48 challenge...2024-09-271h 28
Peak2SoonBanking On Herself: Maddy Reynolds' Leap Of FaithWhen Covid hit Maddy Reynolds needed an escape. She began going on short runs with her housemates, which saw them run a marathon around Sydney.But unlike her housemates Maddy pushed on in her running journey by finding solitude in the trails, the challenge of navigating rough terrain, and taking in the breathtaking beauty of nature, which became the perfect antidote to the uncertainty of those times.It's led her on an incredible journey which saw her quit her job at one of the biggest investment banks in the world, and move to the Pyrenees...2024-09-201h 50
Peak2SoonThere Is No Finish Line For Author Stephen ParkerStephen Parker has been a runner for most of his life. It's led him on some incredible adventures, particularly in the Backyard Ultra space where he has been involved in some iconic races, two of which involved some Australian women's running history.His passion though has led him to write a book There is No Finish which is aimed at runners, and anyone interested in a great sporting story. It introduces the exploding world of the Backyard Ultra, a new ultramarathon format. Birthed from the high school musings of Lazarus Lake, renowned for the Barkley...2024-09-131h 04
Peak2SoonFrom 75 Hard to 100K: The Michael O'Brien JourneyMichael O'Brien's world changed when he took on the challenge of 75 Hard. The gruelling fitness challenge that requires a real mental and physical commitment from people.From there, after never being a particular sporty individual he got the running bug, which saw him run nine marathons, before joining the Bravehearts 777 Challenge, where people run seven marathons in seven states/territories in seven days.Now he's recently completed a 100 kilometre race here in Canberra which has him once again in pursuit of his limits.2024-09-041h 36
Mindset for runnersInterview with Brent Ford - A journey from 140kg to running ultra marathonsBrent Ford is an ultra runner, AFL player, the News Director for a radio network in Canberra, and the host of the popular Peak2soon podcast.
In part 1 of this inspiring interview with Brent, we learn how seeing 140.8kg on the scales was the catalyst for Brent to start running. Listen to his mindset as he navigates the journey to running ultramarathons, how he deals with setbacks, and the people who help him along the way.
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https://peak2soon...2024-07-241h 20Mindset for runnersInterview with Brent Ford - A journey from 140kg to running ultra marathonsBrent Ford is an ultra runner, AFL player, the News Director for a radio network in Canberra, and the host of the popular Peak2soon podcast.
In part 1 of this inspiring interview with Brent, we learn how seeing 140.8kg on the scales was the catalyst for Brent to start running. Listen to his mindset as he navigates the journey to running ultramarathons, how he deals with setbacks, and the people who help him along the way.
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https://peak2soonpod.buzzsprout.com/
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https://peak2soon...2024-07-241h 20Mindset for runnersInterview with Brent Ford - Part 2This second half of a fascinating interview with Brent Ford takes us deeper into his mindset and approach to running. Hear how he prepares for races, how he stoped a mental downward spiral during a marathon, and his three tiered approach to setting goals.
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Check out our new website!2024-07-241h 13Mindset for runnersInterview with Brent Ford - Part 2This second half of a fascinating interview with Brent Ford takes us deeper into his mindset and approach to running. Hear how he prepares for races, how he stoped a mental downward spiral during a marathon, and his three tiered approach to setting goals.
Follow Brent here:
https://www.instagram.com/peak_2_soon_running?img_index=1
Brent's Blog:
https://peak2soon.substack.com/
To find out more about the Mindset For Runners online course, contact me:
robmason.run@gmail.com
Check out our new website!2024-07-241h 13
Peak2SoonFinding Peak Health With Mark TrbojevichMark Trbojevich is the Principal Chiropractor at Peak Health Canberra.After a number of injuries, he sought a career in combining his passion for health and fitness, with his other passion of helping people.He's the man that keeps me, along with a host of other runners in the game. He's also looked after World Champions, and some of the best athletes from a wide range of sports.You can see more on Mark here.2024-07-1358 min
Peak2SoonKaiti Primrose's 777 Bravehearts Marathon JourneyKaiti Primrose is a hybrid athlete who has played a number of sports, but found long distance running through the influence of her dad and in 2021 did her first 777 Bravehearts Marathon event.That year's event provided some of the toughest lessons she will ever face in the sport of running, but it didn't deter Kaiti from coming back, seeing her now raise a total of $50,000 for the Bravhearts Charity.I caught up with Kaiti ahead of this week's event, and how she's been preparing to once again run seven marathons in seven days in seven...2024-06-301h 15
Peak2SoonPeak Endurance: The Isobel Tait StoryIsobel Tait has had an incredible running career, from humble beginnings, Isobel has gone on to win some of Australia's great ultra races including Six Foot Track and Great Southern Endurance Run Miler.She has represented Australia 3 times at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, and has raced twice in the Barkley Marathons. If that wasn't enough she also holds the fastest known time for climbing Victoria's 7 highest peaks in one run.Taking all her experience, Isobel brings that now to her coaching, bringing a philosphy backed by the latest science.You...2024-06-281h 14