The third part of our deeper dive into Wilderness Endurance athlete management, we talk to the Endurance Medical Services (EMS) Medical Director Deb Sharp. Where Wilderness Medicine meets Race Logistics meets Athlete Management, we could not think of a better guest to take us through some of the “behind the scenes” at these events; preparatory planning, in-event medical management, and some of the patterns and pitfalls Deb has seen and learned from. Check out the EMS Medical Hut Loadout Gear Run-through here: https://youtu.be/KCXjT7KdN4k The BrowShow presents “Doc, Doc, Goose”. Exploring the ..read more

Continuing with our theme of Wilderness Medicine in Ultra-Endurance Events, we are joined by Steph Gaskell, Sports Dietician and Researcher at Monash University, to focus on the sports science and self- management / practicalities of fueling for the long run. Steph takes Doc and Goose through fueling for an Ultra, characterizing the event (the goal) and common pitfalls, importance of “training the gut”. She also takes a deep dive into her area of research; Exercise Induced Gastrointestinal Syndrome “Runner’s gut”, and the current thinking around mechanistic pathways, and how to work out for th ..read more

It’s 2021, Lockdown Continues, but DDG is back for Season 3. Ultra’s are the new Marathons, and there are few places on earth more extreme, wild and spectacular to take on an Ultra Trail Race than the Victorian High Country. With the growth of popularity of these event worldwide Australia has firmly established itself as a must do destination for those looking to cover great distances with significant elevations. The preparation and support mechanisms to ensure athletes are able to thrive in these environments are significant. In this episode e join Dr Mac and Bill as they relive the live expe ..read more

Taking lessons from experiences, both positive and negative, is key to growth. In this Episode Kellie Wilkie explores what she learned as a competitive swimmer, and junior physio and how that helped shape the way she wished to practice. Kellie has gone on to establish herself as a world leading physio for rowers, ribs and lower backs. We also explore what tractor drivers taught her about back management, and what astronauts taught her about working in high functioning teams. Kellie was a National Team Physio through the 2008-2016 cycles for the Australian Rowing Team. She is the owner of a 20 ..read more

Aussie Stingers Captain Rowie Webster is one of the most decorated and respected Water Polo athletes in the World. Naturally a ‘leader by example’, we explore Rowie’s approach to leadership under duress (injury, set back, changing team dynamics), how she approaches self improvement, and the trusted partners she has drawn upon to keep her at her best. This is a must listen for young athletes and their coaches/supporters, as well as leaders of all ages/stages in sport and life. Additional support material (including some training and testing data from Rod) is available on the BRowShow Facebook p ..read more

In this episode we take a deep dive into a seminal study recently published focusing on the injury and illnesses which most contributed to training missed by athletes on the Australian Rowing Team during the London and Rio Olympic Games. This is a must read overview for coaches, athletes and service team members working in Rowing, but also other endurance activities and indeed all sports. Dr Lari openly discusses the study design, the demographic, and the key injury and illness factors which lead to missed training by some of the most elite athletes in the world. Dr Lari is a Sport & Exerc ..read more

Taking a step back – what are we learning from this situation. What is being reinforced to us, vs what are learning for the first time. And.. What might we take forward with us. Dr Alice, Dr Rod and Bill reflect on what they are heard and what it means to them. The BrowShow presents “Doc, Doc, Goose”. Exploring the intersection of Sports Science, Medicine and Athlete Management with Insights, Interviews, and Information from the world of Performance Sport. Follow our Facebook page for show notes and links https://www.facebook.com/BRowShowPodcast Dr Rod Siegel is the National Physiology Network ..read more

Two time Olympic Silver medalist Josh Dunkley-Smith spent an evening discussing the history that led to his WORLD RECORD breaking 2000m ergometer. In the second installment, we explore his early capacities on the ergo, the time he accidentally broke a world record, and the realization that the 2k record was within his capabilities. We explore some of the alternative training approaches Josh undertook in his ‘season off’ post the Rio Games, and we hear how he knew he had the record broken, even before the half way mark of his final attempt. Link for the video from ‘Super Saturday’ here: https ..read more

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Two time Olympic Silver medallist Josh Dunkley-Smith spent an evening discussing the history that led to his WORLD RECORD breaking 2000m ergometer. In this first episode, Josh discusses the early influences on his personal philosophies and physical capabilities. We discuss the nature of working in an incredibly driven, tight knit team, what makes him tick as a competitor, and what he learned from training with some of the greatest athletes and coaches of the modern generation. Additional support material is available on the BRowShow Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/BRowShowPodcast The Br ..read more