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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Elise began her journey on the 7th of December with a 50km ultramarathon starting from the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, followed by 250km of hiking along the Australian Alps Walking Track to end in Bright, Victoria.  What is Eating Disorders Families Australia? Created by families, EDFA focuses solely on supporting the families and carers of people with eating disorders. The belief is that families and carers are an important part of the treatment and recovery process for loved ones living with eating disorders. EDFA’s mission is to enable family members to be effective, suppor ..read more

Ron and I discuss the importance of motivation vs habits/discipline for running. How do we develop the habits to run ..read more

Are warmups and cool downs important, and how do we structure them? When should we stretch? Do we need to warm up before an ultra, and more ..read more

Ron and I discuss some ideas for Christmas gifts for the runner in your life! Link for the Flexbeam is below, use code isobelross10 for 10% off! https://recharge.health/product/the-flexbeam/?ref=KMCXdB4lb-PEcS ..read more