Peak Endurance

At 39km into the Buffalo Stampede 100k, I rolled my ankle (and broke it!) and ruptured my ATFL ligament. Boot on. Running stopped. Tor des Géants in September still on the calendar...

Hiring a running coach should make your life easier.It should fast-track your progress, keep you consistent, and get you better results.But the reality is… most runners either don’...

Racing is one thing. Crewing is another game entirely.In this episode, we unpack the reality of the Buffalo Stampede. What it felt like out there, what went right, what didn’t, and...

Most runners waste time on the wrong cross training.They do workouts that feel hardThey do sessions that look impressiveThey do what everyone else at the gym is doingBut very littl...

Most runners think they need more mileage, more speed work, or more motivation to improve.Most of the time that isn’t the problem.In this episode we talk about the habits that actu...

Most runners sabotage their race before they even reach the start line. Not because they didn't train hard enough. Because they taper badly.In this episode we break down exactly ho...

Ultra running can become very self-focused.My training.My race.My goals.But this sport does not survive on personal ambition alone.It survives because people give their time, energ...

Ron and I have a fun chat with Daniel Kokken, assistant coach at Peak Endurance Coaching. We find out about his coaching philosophy and discuss recovery!...

Most runners don’t get injured because they’re weak.They get injured because they rush the return.In this episode, we break down what actually matters when returning to running aft...

Sleep deprivation training is often recommended for ultrarunners.But does it actually make you a better athlete?In this episode, we break down the reality of sleep deprivation trai...

Disordered eating is far more common in runners than most people realise.And many athletes are already caught in it without ever using that label.In this episode, we have an honest...

Most runners don’t struggle because they lack discipline.They struggle because their expectations don’t match their reality.In this episode, Ron and I unpack what appropriate expec...