High Performance Athlete

In this episode Richard Wright is back and he is excited to talk about...RACE-DAY. Tips and Tricks if you will. talking about nutrition and water intake to times to pace yourself. Talks about what to do when the cold water takes your breath away and how to push through to make sure you are not hindered in performance. Other topics such as clothes and brands and toilet breaks. A fun episode that will give you information that you didn't know you needed.

Bruce Fordyce is a South African marathon and ultramarathon athlete. He is best known for having won the South African Comrades Marathon a record nine times, of which eight wins were consecutive. He also won the London to Brighton Ultramarathon three years in a row.In this episode Bruce and Mike chat about the Comrades Marathon, his latest book, Park Run and how he wants to be remembered.

Psychological characteristics of athletes play a key role in sport performance and may moderate and mediate the influence of technical, tactical, and physical abilities athletes show. In this episode Mike chats to Sports Pyscholigist, Martin Scheepers, about the mindset needed to bring out the best of you in both your training and racing.We cover the following topics:Tapping into flow state  Overcoming pain and discomfort The difference between being excited and being anxiousWhat winners doGetting into state

This is a comprehensive discussion about the ins and outs of triathlon racing and training gear with equipment specialist, Shamus Kreuger, who shares practical tips on how to perfect your setup. We look into:Running shoes, Wetsuits,Bicycles,Wheels, Helmets.Enjoy!

Mike speaks  to Biokineticist, Mark Stevens, about: What core strength is, How to deal with tight hip flexors, Tendon rehab, Stretching (overrated or underrated) and Strength and conditioning training for endurance athletes.Contact Mark Stevens:Email msbio@telkomsa.netWebsite https://www.msbio.onlinePhone +27 72 460 5749

Managing your nutrition and hydration successfully plays a critical role in completing challenging ultra-distance events. It's also essential to pay attention to your diet during the training period leading up to your event, by consuming enough food to fuel and recover properly during high volume weeks.In this episode Mike speaks to nutrition expert, Nicci Robertson, about ways you can achieve optimal energy levels and peak performance during endurance training and racing.Join us as we look at the following topics: Energy and macronutrients,Carbohydrates 101,Protein and muscle damage,Supplements,Gastro-intestinal Distress.Nicci Robertson is the owner of  Re-Invent Health and Integrated Health Sciences. She is a master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and Psycho-neuro immunology. As well as 2005 Body for Life Grand Champion (South Africa). In addition to her private practice, Nicci consults to a number of multi national companies regarding staff wellness, work life balance strategies, executive wellness coaching and stress management.  Contact Re-Invent Health:Podcast: https://anchor.fm/reinventhealthWebsite: https://www.reinventhealth.co.za/Call: 010 597 0850 or +27 83 565 7043    Email: wellness@reinventhealth.co.za

When it comes to your health, and the byproduct, your performance, what do the sports doctors recommend to keep you going strong? In this episode we find out when Mike chats to Dr Mark Oliver, a Medical Doctor with 30 years of experience and a keen interest in Cardiology, Pulmonology, Paediatrics, Sports and Preventive Medicine.Contact Dr OliverCall: 0105900151Practice: Shop L36 Morningside Shopping Centre, Cnr Outspan & Rivonia Road, Morningside, 2196, South Africa

“Every difficulty in life presents us with an opportunity to turn inward and to invoke our own inner resources. The trails we endure can and should introduce us to our strengths." - EpictetusIn this episode Mike shares the incredible story of Richard Wright, a three time, stage four brain cancer survivor who overcame all the odds of beating cancer whilst at the same time competing in some of the world’s toughest endurance events, including six Ironman triathlons in that time.Richard has a deep understanding of the human brain and his principles will give you the tools needed to overcome literally anything.Follow Richard online: Instagram: www.instagram.com/i_am_richardwright/Twitter: www.twitter.com/thewrightrichWebsite: www.iamrichardwright.com

Can perfecting the way you breathe improve your performance? Our experts say yes. The way you breathe has a lot to do with your athletic performance as well as your quality of life. In this episode Mike discusses the importance of breath work with Dr Jason Fyfer, who works as a Chiropractor at Bodyworks Chiropractic Clinic. Dr Fyfer explains what diaphragmatic breathing is and how it quickly increases oxygen supply to the body. It also allows your mind to conquer negative thoughts, stress and weaknesses. Once you have control over your breath, you are ready to conquer every challenge.Contact Bodyworks Chiropractic Clinic:Email: dr.jay@bodyworks.co.zaWebsite: www.bodyworks.co.za/bdwks.html

‘Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.’ For many athletes, pain is a normal everyday experience and success is often achieved in spite of pain. But what’s the best strategy for coping with and overcoming pain and how can athletes distinguish between benign and potentially damaging pain?In this episode, Mike speaks to Ingrid Sellschop, who is a registered Physiotherapist and professional pain coach, about how athletes distinguish between benign and potentially damaging pain.Contact Ingrid:Instagram - @ingridsellschopWebsite - www.ingridsellschop.org

An incredibly inspiring episode with Pieter du Preez about overcoming adversity and never giving up. Pieter is a South African athlete in paratriathlon and the first person with tetraplegia to ever finish an Ironman Triathlon in 2014. He started competing at the Berlin Marathon in 2008 and was a seven-time winner since 2012. Twitter: @supapiet

In this episode Mike speaks to Paul Fryer, a former competitive swimmer, about how you can build your confidence and technique to master your swim. Paul held the South African record in the 100m, 200m and 400m freestyle. He is also a national title holder in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 1500m freestyle events, and two-time winner the Midmar Mile.Waterborn: www.waterbornswimmingclub.co.za

Professor Tim Noakes is an award-winning scientist, author and and Emeritus Professor at the University of Cape Town. Known for his high fat low carb “Noakes Diet”, he has made numerous advances in the field of sports science, pushing the limits of human performance in different sporting fields.Noakes has also written several books, including his first book “Lore of Running” published in 1986. Which provides incomparable detail on physiology, training, racing, injuries, world-class athletes, and races.Website: www.thenoakesfoundation.orgTwitter: @ProfTimNoakes

Learn how to approach ultra distance training, nutrition, equipment selection and race-day strategy from elite athlete, Comrades winner and 2:35 marathoner, Ann Ashworth.Ann currently manages and captains Team Massmart – a ladies-only elite running club focused on the development, sponsorship and mentorship of South African female athletes competing in the ultra-distance space.Find Ann online: www.teamashworth.co.zaIG: @ann.ashworth

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