Tales From The Midpack

This is the second episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about conditioning for the body and mind. Come and join Barry McBride for a chat about the range of conditioning required to tackle an ultra.Stepping Stone CoachingIf you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This is the first episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about key medical conditions that can arise through ultra running. What are the signs and symptoms? How can they be prevented? How can they be managed? When is it time for medical intervention? Come and join Alysha Lynch (experienced in ICU Trauma and Nurse Management) and Lizzie Sharrad (GP and experience in emergency with the Royal Flying Doctors) for a chat about:rhabdomyolisisNSAIDshypothermiahyperthermiasnake bitehypernatremiahyponatremiareturning post partummedications that don’t mixStepping Stone CoachingIf you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mick McLeod completed a trilogy of 100 milers within 12 months, and was crewed on his adventures by Ingrid McLeod and Sam Hackett. Come and join us for a chat about these three different milers and what goes on behind the scenes.Stepping Stone CoachingIf you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:⁠⁠⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠ SHOW NOTESThrillogy of 100 Miles⁠https://www.ultraseries.com.au/aussie-thrillogy-of-100-miles⁠Tales From The Midpack⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack⁠⁠

Briony Weckert, Emma Fitzgerald, and Nikki Green did their first 100 miler at Tarawera Ultra, Phil Engler did his first 100km, and Tam Duong did the 100 miler followed by 85km the next weekend. Come and join us for a chat about these incredible runventure experiences in New Zealand.Stepping Stone CoachingIf you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:⁠⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠⁠ SHOW NOTESVideo of their experiencehttps://youtu.be/35bQuyKAw2sTarawera by UTMBhttps://tarawera.utmb.world/Tales From The Midpack⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack⁠ 

The first episode of 2025 is hosted by Emma Fitzgerald, interviewing me about my experience doing the Chiang Mai Elephant 100km by UTMB. Come and join us (and the crickets!) on the balcony for a chat about this runventure experience. Stepping Stone Coaching New year, new goals! If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at: ⁠⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠⁠   SHOW NOTES Video of this run https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvgRg4n_vbk Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB https://chiangmai.utmb.world/   The collective noun for ants is army!   T8 Neckie https://t8.run/products/neck-cooler?srsltid=AfmBOoqsVcLInH4AzpDq__3M-tB_rA5qwI9lFEotyWzMFQIItI-d_2dQ Tales From The Midpack ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack  

Tam Duong took on the Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler stage race. Come and join us for a chat about this tough event that had even tougher weather. Stepping Stone Coaching I'm not taking on any new clients until 2025, but if you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2025, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at: ⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠ ⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠   SHOW NOTES GPT (Grampians Peaks Trail) Event Page ⁠https://www.gpt100.com.au/⁠ T8 Neck Cooler https://t8.run/products/ Barry and Jac's GPT 100 Miler Episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fuo6Oo0ETBc3fudkUxJZS Tales From The Midpack ⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to hit your running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES With grit and determination Nicola Reese came back in 2024 to conquer her goal of running 100 miles, but found so much more. Come and join us (and some little chicks) for a chat about her life changing experience. 2023 Attempt Recap https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Katie-Mere--Nicola-Reese--and-Rebecca-Hunt---Irrational-100--200-Part-2-e22sggs 2023 Attempt Lead Up https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Katie-Mere--Nicola-Reese--and-Rebecca-Hunt---Irrational-100--200-Part-1-e21emjr   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Emma Fitzgerald is a neuro psychologist and ultra runner. She has done a deep dive into cognitive function and ultra marathon running. Come and join us for a chat about what she discovered. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding and supporting you in your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES   Emma Fitzgerald | Neuropsychology https://emmafitzgerald.com.au/   Combined effects of sleep deprivation and strenuous exercise on cognitive performances during The North Face® Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc® (UTMB®) 2014 Hurdiel, et al. (2014) https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2014.960883   Effect of an Ultra-Endurance Event on Cardiovascular Function and Cognitive Performance in Marathon Runners Perotta, et al. (2022) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/360084492_Effect_of_an_Ultra-Endurance_Event_on_Cardiovascular_Function_and_Cognitive_Performance_in_Marathon_Runners   The effects of sleep deprivation and extreme exertion on cognitive performance at the world-record breaking Suffolk Back Yard Ultra-marathon Benchetrit, et al. (2024) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10939274/   Exogenous Ketosis Counteracts The Decline In Cognitive Function During Ultra-running Poffe, et al. (2022). https://www.researchgate.net/publication/363342704_Exogenous_Ketosis_Counteracts_The_Decline_In_Cognitive_Function_During_Ultra-running   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Dr Christina Zdenek is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland. She is an expert on snakes, which includes research into snake venom, ecology, behaviour, and the conflict between humans and snakes. Come and join us for a chat about our relationship with snakes as trail runners. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth running coach supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES Will Australian snakes kill me? The answer may surprise you! | Christina Zdenek | TEDxUQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQdgRB-tEOQ Snakes can hear more than you think. https://stories.uq.edu.au/news/2023/snakes-can-hear-more-than-you-think/index.html A Wild Life with Chris and Christina https://www.youtube.com/@AWILDLIFEwithChrisandChristina The video of the brown snake passing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Br8daqWEfI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cnzdenek/ https://www.instagram.com/chris.and.christina/ Hear more from Dr Zdenek: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/conversations/christina-zdenek-snake-venom-medicinal-properties/14078140 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__XP2Ul5lt0&t Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

At Tarawera Ultra by UTMB Lyn Chan did 100km and Tam Duong did 100 miles, a first at those distances for both of them. Come and hear about their experiences at Tarawera. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you get contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES   Tarawera Ultra Trail https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Nicki Bear, Lyn Chan, & Rebecca Hunt - Ultra Trail Mt Kosciusko https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Nicki-Bear--Lyn-Chan---Rebecca-Hunt---Ultra-Trail-Mt-Kosciuszko-e2g4jpl   Nikki Green, Tam Duong, & Rebecca Hunt - Heysen 115km https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Nikki-Green--Tam-Duong---Rebecca-Hunt---Heysen-115km-e1q4bs1   Ultra Trail Australia (UTA) https://uta.utmb.world/   Ultra Trail Kosciuszko https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/   SA 5 50s https://safive50.com/   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Hoa Banh was back at UTMB for more, this time conquering the 100 miler (plus some). She also was back at Ultra Trail Thailand, and did the 100km. If you're dreaming of overseas adventures, come and join us for a chat about what it takes to do these mountainous and hot events. It's all about having fun and keeping it real. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES Training for TDS Podcast with Hoa Banh https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Hoa-Banh---Training-for-TDS-e1fktlp TDS Success Podcast with Hoa Banh https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Hoa-Banh---TDS-Success-e1q5dmf  Ultra Trail Mont Blanc https://montblanc.utmb.world/races/UTMB Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB https://inthanon.utmb.world/ Black Diamond Poles https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com.au/collections/equipment-poles-trekking?pf_t_activity=Experience+Activities+Running   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Nicki Thomas tackled Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 100 miler, and Lyn Chan and Rebecca Hunt did the 50km at Kosci. Come and join us for a chat about this interstate runventure. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at: ⁠beck222@hotmail.com ⁠ ⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠   SHOW NOTES ⁠Ultra Trail Kosciuszko⁠ ⁠https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/⁠ ⁠Couch 2 5k⁠ ⁠http://www.c25k.com/⁠ ⁠Park Run⁠ ⁠https://www.parkrun.com.au/⁠ Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB ⁠https://inthanon.utmb.world/⁠   Tales From The Midpack ⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Jac Cresp and Barry McBride are experienced ultra runners who took on the Grand Peaks Trail 100 Miler in its inaugural year. Come and join us for a chat about this toughest event that every entrant has ever done. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I currently have one spot available, and will have two more opening up the end of February when some of my runners complete their big event. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at: beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES GPT 100 Miler https://www.gpt100.com.au/ Capra https://www.capra.app Star Link https://www.starlink.com/ GPT 100 Miler Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmLCvTcM_3g   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Lucy Bartholomew is an Australian professional ultra runner who has had an incredible year. She talks about her father’s experience at Western States, what running means, the ultra attitude, what is gained through facing challenges, the value of a DNF, changing the stories about runners’ bodies, and much more. Come and join us for a chat about this crazy “walking jogging hiking eating thing” that we do.   Stepping Stone Coaching If you're ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Get in touch at beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES Lucy’s Dad’s Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tCow8dP3h0 GPT 100 Miler https://www.gpt100.com.au/ Ultra Trail Australia https://uta.utmb.world/ Surf Coast Century https://surfcoastcentury.rapidascent.com.au/ Western States Endurance Run https://www.wser.org/ Ironman Western Australia https://www.ironman.com/im-western-australia Lucy’s Legs Shutting Down https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwKDeQjEdsg Larapinta Trail Documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5LJ36lFJuw   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Joanne Skinner set herself a goal, and after of years of dedicated work building towards it, she got to cross that finish line a 100km (+ another 15km) runner. Looking back on her amazing adventures (she’s just about to finish the Park Run Statesmanship), shows how far dreams can bring you. Come and join us for a chat about her incredible journey from training around arthritis, to battling through a day that did not go to plan. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to build towards your own running goal, and you’d like support achieving, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at ⁠beck222@hotmail.com⁠ ⁠https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach⁠ SHOW NOTES Joanne's Finish (end of this video) https://youtu.be/WSgfuFBcKwg Heysen 105 Ultra https://heysen105.com.au/ Park Run ⁠https://www.parkrun.com.au/events/events/   Tales From The Midpack ⁠www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack⁠

Hoang Ly is an experienced ultra runner who has built up step by step to the mammoth Australian 6 Day Endurance Running Event. Come and join us for a chat about training, strategy for six days of running, and mind set. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES   Australian 6 Day australian6day.com.au   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Anna Liptak has been a coach for 17 years, runs My Next Marathon, Adventure Time Travel, and His and Her Time Outdoor Fitness. She currently has 37 marathons under her belt, and is passionate about empowering people to reach their running goals. Come and join us for a chat about the mindset of running: goals, motivation, overcoming physical and mental obstacles, self belief. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES Anna Liptak’s Website (with links to all her services) https://mynextsteps.com.au/ I’m Not A Runner is available to rent on Vimeo for $5 https://vimeo.com/ondemand/imnotarunner Abbott World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

This time I'm the guest and Emma Fitzgerald is the host. Come and join us for a chat about completing 100 miles solo (except for friends being aid stations) through a night of severe weather. One of those 'a bit long 'episodes for a long time goal being achieved. Stepping Stone Coaching If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES My Solo 100 Miles running video https://youtu.be/0zZUmvgmj50 All Trails https://www.alltrails.com   Ultra Pacer https://ultrapacer.com/   Caroline Girvan https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineGirvan   Garmin Mini Inreach https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/592606   Garmin Explore https://explore.garmin.com   Billy Yang Life In A Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYgcTJBLwsU&t   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Vic Shaw has travelled from Parachilna to Cape Jervis, going solo along the 1,200km stretch of the Heysen Trail (with a bit of unfinished business). Come and join us for a chat about this epic adventure through all types of terrain, animal encounters, and finding space to heal and see the beauty in the world again after devastating loss. An extra long episode. Stepping Stone Coaching If you’re looking for a down to Earth human at the other end of your training plan, someone who individualises training to work with your goals and life schedule, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. All the links are in the show notes. Happy trails, everyone. https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach   SHOW NOTES The film of Vic's Heysen E2E Adventure https://youtu.be/iysCY2F5O8I Heysen Trail E2E & Through Hiking FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284588645043255 Blitz on Queen St In Williamstown – the gluten free blueberry cheesecake smoothie https://www.instagram.com/blitzonqueenst/ https://www.facebook.com/blitzonqueenst/ Funeral Blues by W. H. Auden https://allpoetry.com/Funeral-Blues Cape Jervis (pronounced Cape Jarvis)   Related Episodes: Heysen End to End - Fastest Known Time https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Heysen-End-To-End---Fastest-Known-Time-e1m32f6 Terry Cleary – Doing Something Stupid https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Terry-Cleary---Doing-Something-Stupid-e19c02r Belinda Ryan, Vic Shaw, & Rebecca Hunt - Post Heysen https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Belinda-Ryan--Vic-Shaw---Rebecca-Hunt---Post-Heysen-em7omg   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack

Laura Tune has completed the world marathon majors: Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York. She's earned her place in the hall of fame and the famous Six Star Medal. Come and join us for a chat about what it was like to complete this awesome series of runs. Stepping Stone Coaching And if you’d love to have personalised coaching to support you in achieving your goals, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. All the links are below.   Happy trails, everyone. https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach https://www.instagram.com/stepping_stone_running_coach/ SHOW NOTES World Marathon Majors https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/   Travelling Fit https://www.travellingfit.com/   Tales From The Midpack www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack