The Stronger Stride Podcast

Stronger Stride
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A podcast about running and more! A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stronger!

  1. 2d ago

    287. Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy - Max Hopes PhD Candidate

    Max Hopes is currently completing his PhD in tendon injuries at UTS. He is a researcher, lecturer, osteopath, strength & conditioning coach and keen runner. Topics covered: What is proximal hamstring tendinopathy?Risk factors and why compression mattersFactors outside of running e.g. sitting, driving etcWhy it often takes so long to healThe rehab process with exercise examplesHow to adjust your running load to improve symptomsMax' recent research article You can find Max here: Instagram - @maxhopesrehab Website - maxhopesrehab.com Linked In - Max Hopes Recent research - Lived Experiences of People With Lower Limb Tendinopathy—A Systematic Review With Qualitative Evidence Synthesis You can find us here: Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠ Instagram -⁠⁠⁠ @strongerstride⁠⁠ YouTube - ⁠⁠Stronger Stride⁠

  2. Oct 24

    286. Running Injuries: The Most Googled Questions Answered

    286. Running Injuries: The Most Googled Questions Answered What are shin splints? Is running bad for your knees? Can you keep running with an injury? And do running shoes actually prevent injuries? In this episode, Lydia tackles some of the most Googled questions about running injuries, breaking down the evidence and sharing practical insights from her experience as a physiotherapist and runner. We cover common complaints like shin splints, stress fractures, knee pain, ITB syndrome, and lateral hip pain, exploring what might be causing them, how to manage symptoms, and when it's important to seek professional advice. We also discuss the role of footwear, training load, and individual risk factors in running-related injuries. Beyond the usual injury advice, this episode reflects on the bigger picture of running, including how we think about pain, manage setbacks, and balance the benefits of running with the realities of injury. We discuss: How common running injuries actually are and who is most at risk What shin splints are and how they differ from bone stress injuries Whether running is bad for your knees and its relationship with osteoarthritis When you can keep running with an injury and how to modify training Common causes of knee pain, runner's knee, and ITB syndrome Understanding lateral hip pain in runners How long common running injuries take to heal Pain management strategies and when to seek professional help Whether running shoes can prevent injuries The relationship between training load, tissue capacity, and injury risk If you've ever Googled a your symptoms after a run, this episode is for you. We unpack some of the most common questions runners have, challenge a few misconceptions, and discuss why injury management is rarely as simple as finding the right shoe or stopping running altogether. The goal isn't just to get you back running, but to help you understand your body, make informed decisions, and build a more sustainable relationship with the sport. Follow Us:Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP9eXZNoDB_9zk7WBMm9WA Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG: ⁠15% off Tailwind Nutrition⁠STRONGERSTRIDE: ⁠15% off Vivobarefoot shoes⁠STRONGER15: ⁠15% off Skorcha Sunscreen⁠ Thanks for tuning in!TSSP x

  3. Oct 17

    285. Running Nutrition: Fueling, Recovery & Cutting Through the Misinformation with Dominique Holland

    285. Running Nutrition: Fueling, Recovery & Cutting Through the Misinformation with Dominique Holland Today we’re joined by Dominique Holland, a dietitian and marathon runner, to talk all things running nutrition and how to fuel effectively for both performance and recovery. Dominique shares her insights into the common nutrition mistakes recreational runners make, particularly when preparing for their first marathon. We discuss the importance of getting the basics right, how to approach fuelling before, during, and after running, and why underfueling can have consequences beyond just your race-day performance. We also dive into the often confusing world of sports nutrition products, including carbohydrate-to-fructose ratios in gels, the role of marketing in shaping our choices, and how to navigate the overwhelming amount of nutrition advice available to runners. We discuss: Common nutrition mistakes made by recreational runners and first-time marathonersThe importance of fuelling properly throughout training and on race dayCarbohydrate and protein timing for performance and recoveryThe risks of underfueling and how it can affect training adaptationsUnderstanding carbohydrate-to-fructose ratios in running gelsHow to approach pre-run, intra-run, and post-run nutritionWhole foods vs. processed carbohydrates in endurance trainingHow marketing and misinformation influence sports nutrition choicesWhy individualised nutrition strategies matterWhen to seek guidance from a sports dietitian Whether you're training for your first marathon or looking to get more out of your running, this episode is a great reminder that nutrition doesn't need to be complicated. Understanding the fundamentals, fuelling consistently, and finding a strategy that works for you can make a meaningful difference to your training and recovery. Follow Us:Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠YouTube: ⁠Watch on YouTube⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAP9eXZNoDB_9zk7WBMm9WA Follow Dom on Instagram: @nutritionwith_dom Discount Codes:TAILWINDSTRONG: ⁠15% off Tailwind Nutrition⁠STRONGERSTRIDE: ⁠15% off Vivobarefoot shoes⁠STRONGER15: ⁠15% off Skorcha Sunscreen⁠ Thanks for tuning in!TSSP x

  4. Oct 10

    284. How to train for a 100km ultramarathon | Ash Daniels

    In this episode, Ash Daniels shares his first ultra-marathon at age 19 to becoming a trail & ultra-marathon coach. He emphasises the importance of proper preparation, pacing, and mindset for 100K races. He discusses common mistakes, training strategies, and how to approach ultra running sustainably and confidently. This episode is perfect if you've just signed up for UTA, or you have UTK or anyother 100k race coming up, or you're thinking about it. Key topics: Ash's journey from military ultra training to coachingImportance of intrinsic motivation for 100K racesKey training components for ultra endurancePacing strategies and race day mindsetCommon mistakes and how to avoid themThe evolution of ultra running and its marketingBuilding confidence and realistic expectationsTraining progression and long run planning Find Ash here: Instagram - @journey2ultracoaching Wesbite - https://journey2ultra.com.au/ Find us here: Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠⁠ Instagram -⁠⁠ @strongerstride⁠ YouTube - ⁠Stronger Stride⁠

  5. Oct 3

    283. Sinead Diver & Issie Hume interviews | Nike ADT Sydney | Training updates

    There's a bit going on in this weeks episode! Highlights being our interviews with Sinead Diver and Issie Hume which you might have seen a sneak peak of on Instagram. We were lucky enough to have some time with both of these incredible women at the Nike ADT finish line last weekend. Both incredible athletes in their own right and lovely people. It was so special to hear a little about their running experiences as they start the final preparations for Melbourne Marathon. We also chat about our own training updates, Soph realises she's accidently signed up for another race and Lyds shares some tough health challenges she has been battling recently. Thank you for the love recently! And thank you to the team at Nike & One Green Bean for inviting us to run the event and be apart of the media team. Find us here: Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠ Instagram -⁠ @strongerstride YouTube - Stronger Stride

  6. Sep 26

    282. Coach Bennett: Nike Running Global Head Coach

    Coach Bennett: Nike Running Global Head Coach is an incredible human who lives and breathes running, but as is suggested in the title of his book, it's not just about running. In this interview we discuss: - The transferable skills that running provides the rest of our lives- How to move our focus away from objective data & metrics- Coach B's concept of "Running isn't complicated, runners are."- The biggest changes in womens running and the importance of diversity on the start-line- Words of wisdom for when a race starts to get toughCoach Bennett's Book: It's About Running. It's Not About Running. https://lnkfi.re/yfzwUn?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadmiPpYcDBWtnJ-w5f4PF7BSxzvGxv6o3lAY0nHMJx9QBAKEaq9I_iTTF2HPQ_aem_pBBvTY3NXUNuZkWjj827KwFollow Coach B here - https://www.instagram.com/coachbennett/?hl=enI feel so grateful to have had this opportunity, thanks to Nike Running Australia & One Green Bean. Stronger Stride Coaching - ⁠⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com⁠ Instagram -⁠ @strongerstride

  7. Sep 19

    281. Periodisation, Training Zones & Physiology

    This episode is a recent group education call that Sophie presented to her coaching clients. Find out about coaching here: https://strongerstridecoaching.com Key Topics The concept of periodisation in training and annual planningUnderstanding training zones and their physiological effectsThe supercompensation model and optimal training loadImportance of recovery and tapering before racesPhysiological changes: mitochondria, stroke volume, capillarisationAdapting training for different levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Physiology and Training Structure 01:54 Annual Planning and Macro Cycles in Training 03:47 Key Phases: Build, Peak, Recovery 06:04 Training Zones and Physiological Changes 08:51 Supercompensation and Training Load Management 11:57 Practical Application of Training Zones 15:11 Physiological Benefits of Aerobic Training 19:48 Training Adaptations: Mitochondria, Heart, Capillaries 29:49 Training for Different Levels and Goals 36:00 Building a Sustainable Running Program 39:08 Q&A and Practical Tips

  8. Sep 12

    280. Women in Sport: Making Running Safer with Kerry Turner

    280. Women in Sport: Making Running Safer with Kerry Turner Today we’re joined by Kerry Turner, an Olympian, sports leader, and advocate for increasing women’s participation, safety, and sense of belonging in sport. Kerry shares her journey from representing Australia in water polo to leading initiatives focused on creating more inclusive and empowering sporting environments for women and girls. We hear about her Olympic experience, the pioneering role her mother played in women’s water polo, and the changes she has witnessed across women’s sport over the years. We also dive into the important issue of safety in running. Kerry discusses the research behind women’s experiences of safety while running, the barriers this can create to participation, and initiatives such as Run My Way and Play Her Way that are working to create more welcoming and accessible spaces for women and girls. We discuss: Kerry’s journey from water polo to the Olympic Games Her mother’s pioneering role in women’s water polo The fight for women’s water polo to become an Olympic sport What we can do to increase participation among women and girls Why safety, visibility, and belonging matter in women’s sport The research around women’s safety and running habits The Run My Way and Play Her Way initiatives The role of media and representation in shaping women’s sport Mental health, body image, and the pressures facing young women How men can become better allies in creating safer sporting environments This is a really important conversation about more than just getting women to participate in sport. It’s about creating environments where women and girls feel safe, welcome, represented, and worthy of being there. Kerry’s perspective is both inspiring and practical, and this episode is a great reminder that creating change in sport isn’t just about participation numbers — it’s about building communities where people genuinely feel like they belong. Stronger Stride Coaching: ⁠https://strongerstridecoaching.com Find out more about Kerry's work: https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/play-her-way https://www.sport.nsw.gov.au/grants/play-her-way-innovation-program https://www.instagram.com/officeofsportnsw/ Follow Us: Instagram: ⁠@strongerstride⁠ | ⁠@sophielane⁠ | ⁠@lydia_mckay⁠ TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to Kerry Turner's journey and work02:42 Kerry's early sporting career and Olympic experience08:49 Her mother's pioneering role in women's water polo12:43 The fight for inclusion in the Olympics17:43 The rise of women's sport in Australia22:57 Strategies to support women and girls in sport25:31 The Run My Way initiative and safety in running11:04 Research findings on women's safety and running habits27:45 The importance of male allyship and community support22:12 Innovative programs and pilot projects for safer spaces11:05 The future vision for women's participation in sport32:54 Closing thoughts and call to action Thanks for tuning in!TSSP x

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A podcast about running and more! A weekly conversation with accomplished athletes, health professionals, and weekend warriors on how and why they do what they do. We aspire to share value on topics surrounding training, nutrition, injury prevention, and mental strategies to not only improve your performance but enhance your life. Your hosts, Lydia Mckay; Physiotherapist and Personal Trainer, and Sophie Lane; Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Running Coach, are passionate about running and are excited to help you run stronger!

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  • Creator
    Stronger Stride
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Stronger Stride
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