This week on The Price for Paradise, I talk with elite running coach Mike Scannell. Mike shares his journey from professional runner to coaching Grant Fisher, who recently won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 5,000 and 10,000 meters.
We discuss how elite athletes like Grant train, what performance metrics they track, and the mental dema ... Show More
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More Than Muscle: Training to Be Strong, Athletic & Capable | Nay Demps
Your “why” has to be bigger than how you look. In this episode of The Price for Paradise Podcast, I sit down with Nay Dempse to talk about her journey from bodybuilding and law enforcement to raising four kids and building a career around fitness, strength, conditioning, and HYRO ... Show More
51m 31s
Oct 14
You’re Never Too Old to Do Something Hard w/ Chuck Mills
What happens when endurance stops being about winning and starts becoming about gratitude? In this episode of Price for Paradise, Woody sits down with Chuck Mills to talk Ironman, Leadville 100, ultramarathons, DNFs, pacing, aging, and the lessons that come from decades of doing ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2025
265: Why Sprint and Jump Training Transforms Every Athlete
In this week's episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves welcomes performance coach Michael Fennell, who brings over 22 years of experience in athletics coaching, specialising in long jump and sprints. Michael shares his journey from athlete to coach, includin ... Show More
30m 33s
Jul 2024
How do Olympians Perform Under Extreme Pressure?
<p>Ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games, Jake and Damian catch up to discuss and share the insights and lessons they’ve learned from years of interviews with legendary Olympians. In this episode, they explore the different types of performance, whether peak, high or optimal, and they ... Show More
15m 2s
May 2025
Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body's True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity
Stuart McMillan is an elite track and field coach who has guided 70+ Olympians to over 30 medals across nine Olympic Games. As CEO of ALTIS, a global leader in sports education, he's revolutionized how we understand human movement. This conversation is an exploration of speed—not ... Show More
2 h
May 2025
The Masterclass Every Runner Needs: Olympic Legend Josh Kerr Details The Secrets To Elite Endurance
Middle-distance runner Josh Kerr takes us inside the mindset of a world champion, sharing the rituals, resilience, and razor-sharp focus that fuel his performance. From brutal early-morning cold plunges to mentally rehearsing every race scenario, Josh reveals how he builds his ed ... Show More
50m 40s
Jan 2024
2255: The Smart Way to Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It's a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for ... Show More
1h 23m