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Train Smart, Race Strong: Why You Shouldn’t Race Your Training
In this episode, Izzy and Ron tackle a common but costly mistake many athletes make—racing their training. If you've ever pushed a session too hard to chase a Strava segment or bea...
Aaron Crook: winner of the 6633 Arctic Ultra 2025
Aaron Crook is no stranger to extreme endurance, but his recent victory at the 6633 Arctic Ultra — a 620km foot race through brutal Arctic terrain — took his limits to an entirely ...
The importance of 'suffering' training
Today, Ron and I give our updates then discuss the importance of training suffering. If you don't ever suffer in your training, when you start to suffer in a race it will be a big ...
Motivation vs Discipline
Ron and I give our running life updates, then we discuss using motivation vs discipline for running. Enjoy!...
Special guest! Elizabeth Bespalov talks Barkley!
Isobel's daughter Elizabeth comes on the podcast to share her experience as crew at The Barkley Marathons....
The power of carbs for runners!
The Runner's Fuel: Why Carbs are King.Carbohydrates are quickly converted to glucose, the body's primary energy sourceGlucose is stored in muscles and liver as glycogen, which fuel...
Barkley Marathons reflection
Ron and I chat about my Barkley experience! And boy, was it an experience. This is a tale of trials and tribulations: enjoy!...
Pushing Limits: Chris Harris on Ultra Running, Mountaineering & GoNutrition
In this episode, Ron and I sit down with Chris Harris, creator of GoNutrition, passionate ultra runner, and accomplished mountaineer fresh off his recent climb of Vinson Massif in ...
Race-Ready Running: Mastering Course-Specific Training
In this episode, we dive into the crucial aspect of training specificity for runners. Learn why and how to tailor your training runs to match your upcoming race conditions for opti...
Runners, listen to your body!
It is so important to listen to the messages your body is sending you. Your watch does not know everything :) The best feedback mechanism you have is yourself....
9 things runners over 50 should NOT do
Ron and I give you our usual update, then discuss the top 8 things (that turn into 9) that runners over 50 should NOT do ...
Quadsaw update and the magic of Magnesium
Today, after a quick QuadSaw update, we're diving into a mineral that could be the game-changer in your training: magnesium. Whether you're preparing for your first 5K or your hun...
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