Endurance Junkie Podcast

Faye Stenning is a Canadian professional Spartan Racer on the Reebok Spartan Pro Team. Faye ran her first Spartan Race in 2013. Three years later she was signed on the Spartan Pro Team, finished 2nd in the US Spartan Championship Series, 3rd at the Spartan World Championship and managed to hold the number one spot in the global world ranking throughout 2016. Aside from being totally addicted to pushing her body to the limit, Faye’s is 100% focused on her ultimate goal of being crowned the World Champion. You can follow Faye on Facebook and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Faye’s sporting background and progression in the sport – Why OCR has taken the world by storm – What a typical training week looks like – Her coaching business with Jessica O'Connel – Goals, achievements and disappointments

Bradley Weiss is a pro triathlete from Stellenbosch, South Africa who specializes in off-road XTERRA racing. Brad started his triathlon career at the tender age of 19 (not exactly an early start) and knew he had a lot of catching up to do if he wanted to be competitive. After a couple of years, his continuous progression in the sport he had grown to love allowed him to take a more professional approach to the sport, quit his job as an accountant and become a pro athlete. At this year's XTERRA World Championship race in Maui, Brad was able to hold off defending champion Mauricio Mendez to take the World Championship title. You can follow Brad on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Brad’s sporting background and progression in the sport – The not always so glamorous life of a pro athlete and what keeps him motivated during the difficult moments – Why he works with different coaches – Winning the world title race in Maui – Goals for 2018 and why he should have received an invite

Nick Littlehales is regarded as the leading elite sports sleep coach in world sport. A leading industry expert with over 30 years experience in the world of sleep, sleeping habits, and product design and over 15 years dedicated to elite athletes and professional sport. A former professional golfer, International Sales & Marketing Director of the Slumberland Group and Chairman of the UK Sleep Council, Nick has conducted many practical and clinical research projects into the varied sleeping habits adopted by the modern day sleeper and athlete. His unique and passionate techniques, products and proven approach are endorsed by leading professionals in world sport and business. In this groundbreaking book he lays bare his strategies for all to use. You can follow Nick on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Nick’s own sporting background growing up – Nick’s story of rising to prominence as an elite sleep coach – Why it’s important to sleep in multiples of 90 minutes and wake up

Zane Robertson is a New Zealand middle and long-distance runner who at the age of 17 moved, together with his twin brother Jake, from New Zealand to the town of Iten in Kenya, to live and train with the best long distance runners in the world. Today and a decade later, Zane has developed strong credentials both on the track and on the roads: he is one of only 4 non-Africans to have run a half marathon below 60 minutes, he grabbed a bronze medal at the 5000m at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and proved his place on the international stage with a 12th-place finish in a stacked 10,000 meter field at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. You can follow Zane on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Zane’s sporting background growing up – Moving to Kenya at age 17 to live and train with the world's best – A typical Kenyan training week – How running sub 60 minutes for the half marathon changed Zane's own view on  running – Moving up to the marathon

Anton Cooper is a New Zealand cross-country MTBer who races for the Trek Factory Racing XC Team. He is the 2015 World Under 23 Cross-country MTB champion, 2014 Commonwealth Games Cross-country MTB champion and the 2012 World Junior Cross-country MTB champion. After being sidelined for most of the 2016 season -including the Rio Olympic Games –  recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome, Anton returned to the highest level in 2017 with a couple of solid results on the World Cup circuit. At only 23 years old, Anton is currently ranked 6th on the UCI list and has his sights firmly set on a gold medal at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. You can follow Anton on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Anton’s sporting background and progression in the sport – Life on the XC World Cup circuit – Missing the 2016 Rio Olympics and bouncing back from that setback – What he needs to do to between now and Tokyo 2020 to have a shot at a medal

Allie Kieffer surprised herself and the world by knocking a huge 26 minutes off her marathon PB at the 2017 New York City marathon, finishing 5th overall and 2nd American in a time of 2h29m39. A talented athlete in college, Allie qualified for the 10K Olympic Trials in 2012, but missed the race due to an injury. After some time away from the sport, she picked it up again in 2015 with more determination then ever before. You can follow Allie on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Allie’s sporting background and progression in the sport – Her expectations going into the 2017 NYC Marathon – What it takes to go from 2h55 to 2h29 – Her goals and dreams for 2018 and beyond

Matt Hanson has enjoyed a fast rise to the top ranks of professional triathlon, winning IM Chattanooga in his first full pro season (2014), then going on to score titles at IM Texas in both 2015 and 2017, setting an American record with a 7:52:44 finish. You can follow Matt on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Matt’s sporting background – His progression in the sport – Going sub 8h at IM texas 2017 – His Kona 2017 race

Ben Kanute is a US Olympic triathlete who competed in the Rio 2016 games. Ben has been a high level triathlete since childhood dedicating himself to the sport’s three disciplines since he was 8 years old, going through the ranks of the USAT system to make it all the way to the professional level. Ben made his 70.3 debut earlier this year and impressed the world when he grabbed the silver medal at the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. You can follow Ben on Facebook,  Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Ben’s sporting background – His progression in the sport and the road to the Rio Olympics – Moving up to 70.3 and expectations going into the World Championship race – Going long or focussing on Tokyo 2020

Jocelyn McCauley first came on the show three years ago after winning the overal female amateur division at the 2014 Ironman World Championships in Kona. She turned Pro in 2015, recording wins at Ironman Mallorca 2016 and Ironman New Zealand 2017. This year, she returned to the Big Island for the first time since 2014 to race the best in the world and walked away with a solid 10th place finish. You can follow Jocelyn on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – What made her go Pro after winning the female amateur title in Kona in 2014 – The difference between racing/training/living as an amateur and a pro – The very bumpy ride of her pro career so far – Her Kona race and what gave her that little extra to grab 10th place

Matt Dixon is one of the leading endurance coaches in the world. His Master’s degree in clinical and exercise physiology, combined with his experience as an elite swimmer and professional triathlete, form the backbone of his coaching philosophy: the purplepatch pillars of performance. In his new book Fast-Track Triathlete, Matt offers his plan of attack for high performance in long-course triathlon, without sacrificing work or life. You can follow Matt on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Matt’s own sporting background – How he got into coaching – His new book Fast-Track Triathlete – The 4 pillars of performance + a possible 5th: the mental game

Emma Pallant is a two-time duathlon world champion and pro triathlete for BMC-Etixx. Emma entered the multisport world in 2012 after a serious knee injury permanently sidelined her middle-distance running career. Coached by Michelle Dillon, she has become a regular on the international Ironman 70.3 podiums and even grabbed the silver medal at the 2017 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Chattanooga. You can follow Emma on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Emma’s sporting background – Her switch from running into duathlon and triathlon – Advantages on being part of the BMC-Ettix Tri Team – Working with coach Michelle Dillon – Her bucketlist for 2018 and beyond

Josh Amberger hails from Brisbane, Australia and has been one of the most dominant athletes on the Ironman 70.3 circuit over the past couple of years, earning eight wins and more than a dozen podium finishes. After winning Ironman Cairns and grabbing silver at the ITU Long Distance World Championships, Josh made his debut on the Big Island in style, coming first out of the water and leading the race until the start of the climb to Hawi. You can follow Josh on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Josh’s sporting background – His progression in triathlon, ITU and long course – Kona pre-race expectations – Coming out of the water first in Kona – His bucketlist for 2018 and beyond

Lisa Roberts is one of America’s best long distance triathletes, making regular appearances on podiums around the world. A professional triathlete since 2009, Lisa is coached by Mary-Beth Ellis and Brett Sutton and is known for her perseverance, “can do” and “never give up” attitude. She recently won her first Ironman-distance race (Challenge Madrid) and backed it up with a win at  Ironman Louisville only three weeks later. You can follow Lisa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Lisa’s sporting background – Her progress in the sport and career so far – Training with Mary-Beth Ellis and Brett Sutton – Her 2017 season and racing in Europe – Winning Challenge Madrid and IM Louisville – Kona 2018

Ben & Jacqui Allen are an athlete power-couple who travel the globe racing off-road triathlons. The pair got married this past March in Australia, but that hasn’t slowed down their racing and travelling one bit. The couple has also started their own coaching business – B&J Racing – offering a range of triathlon, cross triathlon and mountain biking coaching services for all abilities of athletes from professional to novice. In this interview we talk about: – A threesome and a marriage proposal – Highlights and low points in 3 years of racing all over the globe – B&J Racing and how the coaching business takes pressure of racing – Expectations going into XTERRA World Champs in Maui

Rachel Strait is a professional mountain bike racer who focuses solely on Enduro racing. As a member of the GT Factory Racing Team, she has her sights set on the toughest Enduro races across the planet. You can follow Rachel on Facebook and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Rachel’s sporting background – The enduro race format and what a typical training week looks like. – The current state and future of the sport – The importance of social media for today’s elite athletes

Cat Bradley lives in Boulder, Colorado and has been a competitive athlete and adventurer for many years. She recently exploded onto the ultrarunning scene by winning the 2017 Western States at her very first attempt. The win has allowed Cat to give up her job as a kindergarden teacher and focus completely on her running. You can follow Cat on Facebook, Instagram and Strava. In this interview we talk about: – Cat’s sporting background – Her progression in ultrarunning from “finisher” to Western States champion – Mental toughness and overcoming problems on race day – Life as a pro runner – Her bucketlist for 2018 and beyond – The best advice she has ever received

Jeff Browning is an ultrarunning legend. In 2000 he switched from riding his mountain bike to running trails , and hasn’t stopped hammering out the miles ever since. In the process, he’s collected an impressive list of wins at ultra distance races, most recently the Bear100 only a couple of weeks after racing UTMB. You can follow Jeff on Twitter and Instagram. In this interview we talk about: – Jeff’s sporting background – His progression in the sport and his love for the 100mile distance – His coaching philosophy – Sustainable agriculture and how switching to a LCHF diet improved his performance and recovery

Jason Koop is the Director of Coaching for Carmichael Training Systems. He coaches a variety of endurance athletes from the beginner to the elite like ultrarunners Timothy Olson and Dylan Bowman. He is the author of Training Essentials for Ultrarunning, a complete training guide for ultrarunners of all abilities. His training method is rooted in a a structured, periodized ultra training plan that focuses on developing an athlete's energy systems for the long haul. In this interview we talk about: – Jason’s sporting background – His coaching philosphy and why he stared coaching – His role at Carmichael Training Systems – Mistakes athletes make during their off-season – The science behind maximizing ultramarathon performance – A promo to use at Carmichael Training Systems (code = JUNKIE)

Kevin Collington got his start in triathlon in 2004 as a freshman at the University of Florida as part of the triathlon club, the “TriGators.” After winning the Collegiate National Championship in 2007, he started racing professionally with the hope of qualifying for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Falling short of that goal, he switched to 70.3 and Ironman distance racing in late 2012. He broke out for his first full Ironman distance professional win at Ironman Taiwan (beating Marino Vanhoenacker), adding to his two Ironman 70.3 victories earlier this season. You can follow Kevin on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Strava. In this interview we talk about: – Kevin’s sporting background – His progress in the sport and career so far – Winning Ironman Taiwan and beating Marino Vanhoenacker – Training with Matt Dixon – Kona 2017 predictions

Dylan Bowman is an incredibly accomplished ultra-runner. He has podiumed at Leadville, placed in the top ten at the Western States 100 several times and won several 100km and 100mile races like Ultra-Trail Australia, the Istria 100miler, the Miwok 100km and the San Diego 100miler. He is the director of endurance for Hypoxico Altitude Training and works with some of the best athletes and sports teams in the world to maximize performance. Fresh off a 7th place ath the 2017 UTMB, you can follow Dylan on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Strava. In this interview we talk about: – Dylan’s sporting background – His progress in the sport and career so far – Training by perceived effort instead of heart rate – Finishing 7th in this year’s UTMB – Recovering from such a brutal race – His bucketlist for 2018 and beyond – How he balances his running with his job at Hypoxico