Peak Endurance Isobel Ross

The myth of sleep deprivation training: Dispelling common misconceptions.

An in-depth look at why sleep deprivation is more harmful than helpful.

Introduction to sleep banking: Understanding the concept and its benefits.

Caffeine depletion explained: What it means and how it works.

The importance of sleep in training and performance.

Why patience is key in ultra running.
Understanding the process of building up to 100k+ races.
The importance of mastering the craft in marathons and 50k races first.
Discuss the risks of rushing into long distance races.
Why building strength in muscles, tendons, and ligaments is important.
The mental game of ultra running.
Consequences of not allowing the body to recover.
How to avoid burnout and injury in ultra running.
Slowing down the process for longevity in the sport.

Ron and I discuss (in no particular order!)

Hut to Hut and our DNF

Why I am giving up long races

The social media bullies I have had to deal with

and more! It's like being on a long run with friends, with probably some oversharing going on!

The problem….Eastern Health Hospital Paediatric Units (The Angliss, Maroondah Hospital, Box Hill Hospital) are not supported by many of the major fundraisers throughout the year.

They are in desperate need of resources - everything from coloured pencils and Disney Plus memberships to help entertain kids pre-op, through to ultrasound machines to assist in finding veins and distraction equipment for procedures to reduce stress and fear.

Hospital-grade sensory kits are needed to support our neurodivergent children and youth and none of this is currently funded.

Over the last year this is how many children were cared for at our local hospitals:

Box Hill 11,160   

Angliss 10,414     

Maroondah 10,221

PLUS 4000 outpatients and a new baby every 2 hours!

THAT’S A LOT OF KIDS!



The plan….Emma-Rose is passionate about supporting children and youth, and is going to run over 100miles (170kms) from the top of Lake Mountain to Federation Square, via the three Eastern Health Hospitals that have Pediatrics; The Angliss, Maroondah and Box Hill hospitals.

When: 5pm, April 18th, 2024

Distance: 170kms

Goal: Raise as much as possible to support these desperately needed resources!

Can we get to $30,000? If we can - I will run it in a tutu!

How can you help?

Individuals, we are asking for 10c/km ($17) and Businesses to donate $1/km ($170)

DONATE HERE! Mountain to Melbourne



Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run_joy_melbourne/

The taper is a period of reduced training volume and intensity leading up to a race. It typically occurs in the final two to three weeks before the event. The purpose of the taper is to allow the body to recover from the accumulated fatigue of training while maintaining fitness and maximizing performance on race day.