The Stronger Stride Podcast

194. Breathing Physiology For Runners: Performance, CO₂ Tolerance & Inspiratory Muscle Training with James Fletcher

Breathing can be a powerful edge in your training yet but it’s often overlooked. In …

In this episode, Lydia and Sophie recap their experiences at the Backyard Ultra, discussing the unique format of the race, Sophie's training strategies, and the emotional and physical challenges face…

In this episode we’re joined by Grace Wearne; community run leader, Nike Running expert, and vibrant voice in the Sydney running scene. Grace shares her journey into running, how it helped her naviga…

190. Personality Traits, Motivation and Running Performance

What does the research say about motivation and exercise consistency? Is there a secret code or personality profile that leads to sustainab…

189. Mr Top Run - Paddy O'Brien

Summary

In this episode of the Stronger Stride Podcast, hosts Lydia and Sophie welcome Paddy O'Brien, a passionate runner and the founder of Top Run. The conversation ex…

187. Josh Phillips: The Mindset & Training Behind one of Australia's Best Middle Distance Runner

What does it take to become the Australian Mile Champion? 🏆

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Phill…

186. Should Runners Be Stretching? What The Science Says On Flexibility, Performance & Injury Prevention

Stretching before a run—does it actually help or could it be holding you back? 🤔

In this myth-bu…

In todays episode we chat about the mistakes we made when stepping up into longer distance - marathon and ultra-running.

Including issues such as not fueling properly, thinking trail and road kilomet…

In this episode, Sophie chats about her recent shift in strength training and how it may relate to your current or future training cycle.

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182. I've torn my calf...now what?

Last week I tore my calf and so I thought I'd take you through the physio's guide to identifying and rehabbing a calf tear. The to-dos and not-to-dos which you can…

181. Multiple stress fractures to podium finish at UTA100k with Juliette Soule

Juliette Soule is a Sydney based trail runner, born in Christchurch NZ.

Juliette has surged onto the scene debuting her…

In this episode Sophie chats about some important considerations when buying a pair of running shoes.

Factors such as fit, comfort, heel-toe drop, flexibility and different midsole types.

She also …

179. Freya Brownin: Reframe Sessions

In this episode with friend of the show; Freya, we spoke about the complexities of the mental and emotional side of injury. How do we best support those around …

178. Abandon Your Goals in 2025

What if I told you that abandoning your goals could lead to a more meaningful and fulfilling running experience? What if we already have all that we want? Or what if …

177. Wrapping Up 2024

Wowza how is the end of the year already here!?!

We decided to give y'all a wrap up of our year in running and review of our most memorable podcast episodes.

We chat about;

- …

Tia Bool - Ultra Trail Kosci 100km Recap

In this episode we spoke to trail runner Tia Bool about her recent success in trail and ultra events as well as her top 10 finish at Ultra-Trail Kosci 100k r…

Time to embrace the hot and sweaty runs!

Could they give us the gains we need?

How can we make sure we stay safe?

All of this and more will be answered in this episode but I'd also suggest checking…