The Stronger Stride Podcast

154. Plyometrics for Running Performance

What is a plyometric? And where does it fit into your training as a runner?

In this ep Lydia covers;

• understanding the stretch-shortening-cycle
• physiolog…

153. Sammy Schultz - Mental Health & Disordered Eating within Elite Sport

WARNING: eating disorders and disordered eating are discussed in this episode. If you are currently going through recovery o…

Bonus episode this week from a private Q&A we recorded with Blake Withers. Each month our Stronger Stride Performance runners have access to an expert Q&A with the best podiatrists, physio's, nutriti…

*Trigger Warning - this conversation discusses suicide. Please skip this episode if this brings anything up for you. Or call lifeline on 13 11 14.

151. Kevin Luu - From Traumatic Brain Injury to Ul…

151. Sleep Science on Running Performance and Injury Risk + Heart Rate Variability followup Today Lydia covers how she went using Heart Rate Variability Data in her training and reviews the reserach…

150. James Constantine | Sydney Marathon Major We were lucky enough to get to talk to Sydney Marathons marketing manager and household name in Sydney's running community; James Constantine! We got …

*THERE ARE A FEW SPOTS LET FOR OUR RUNNING FUNDAMENTALS WORKSHOP. 22nd of June at 4pm in Rozelle. Get your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/running-fundamentals-workshop

In this episode, S…

In this conversation with Dave Stewart (Daventures), we recap the recent Ultra Trail Australia by UTMB and preview the upcoming The Coastal Ascent presented by Salomon as part of The Golden Trail Ser…

147. Heart Rate Variability Training Optimisation For Runners

What is heart rate variability and does it matter?? We cover it all in this ep from a science backed lens with some advice on how to get…

In today’s episode, we discuss your most common questions around training more effectively, cross-training, recovery strategies, transitioning from road to trail, how to get faster and so much more!

144. Run 4 Resilience

Today’s ep we were joined by two well respected expert health professionals, Elise Falloon Social Worker, Running Coach and founder of Strength To Strength Mental and Physical…

Lauren Marshall has recently put herself on the Australian ultra-running map by finishing Sydney's Backyard Ultra as the last female standing, completing 30 yards (over 200 kilometres).

In this epi…

Today's solo ep is all about tendons and optimal loading patterns.

Lydia first runs you through her training update and reflections on her recent injury. Lots of reflections about identity, purpose …

Johanna Garton is a three-time author with her most recent book; All in Stride, released this month.

Her book details the gripping and inspiring stories of elite runners Elvin and Shadrack. Beginni…

Last weekend Soph went down to Canberra to run the Half Marathon. Have a listen to hear how the training block and race went.

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139. Running A Marathon With Parkinsons Disease

Dean Laws is an everyday Aussie bloke who got a heartbreaking diagnosis of Parkinsons disease at 52 years old. Today, 12 years later, he's run 2 marat…

138. Returning to running after nearly a year off!

Today’s solo ep with Lydia is all about the comeback from zero to hero! She takes you through her injury journey the last 12 months and how she’s re…

137. Jamie Mittleman - Women In Sport Jamie is the founder of Flamer Bearers, a global storytelling platform, shining a light on the untold stories of Women Olympians and Paralympians. Jamie has a s…

Check out these episodes for more info:

- ⁠Interval Training Fundamentals⁠

- ⁠VO2max & Lactate Threshold w/ Nick Jankovskis⁠

- ⁠Measuring Training Intensity⁠

Topics:

- Quick catch-up

- Basic overv…