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Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast, where we talk all things endurance, mainly running! You will hear from athletes, experts in the field and also myself on all topics designed to help you reach your endurance goals!

Peak Endurance Isobel Ross

    • Sports
    • 4.4 • 5 Ratings

Welcome to the Peak Endurance podcast, where we talk all things endurance, mainly running! You will hear from athletes, experts in the field and also myself on all topics designed to help you reach your endurance goals!

    Sleep Deprivation Training in Ultra Running: A Dangerous Game?

    Sleep Deprivation Training in Ultra Running: A Dangerous Game?

    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.

    • 32 min
    Trust the Process: Surviving and Thriving in Ultra Running

    Trust the Process: Surviving and Thriving in Ultra Running

    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.

    • 48 min
    We're back! Run Tarra Bulga and general update, and why you shouldn't always listen to your watch!

    We're back! Run Tarra Bulga and general update, and why you shouldn't always listen to your watch!

    • 36 min
    H2H plus more Ramblecast!

    H2H plus more Ramblecast!

    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!

    • 52 min
    Emma Parsons: Mountain to Melbourne: 170km run to raise funds for our sick kids!

    Emma Parsons: Mountain to Melbourne: 170km run to raise funds for our sick kids!

    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/

    • 29 min
    What exactly is the taper and why is it crucial for runners?

    What exactly is the taper and why is it crucial for runners?

    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.

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Inderdogx3 ,

Fantastic Podcast

It takes a special talent, to be an outstanding athlete, have a wealth of knowledge and present it in a interesting way

fpoonline ,

Poor production values

I enjoy your guests but usually don’t make it through an entire episode and will likely unsubscribe. The production
value is so poor that I find listening to the podcast stressful and unpleasant. The incessant background noise from your movements being picked up by your mic, the wild volume swings in your voice as you move around/jostle your mic, the lack of muting at your end, etc. make for a very tough listen. I think you could improve the audio significantly without much effort and suggest you get someone with a bit more experience to show you the basics. Good luck with the podcast!

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