About this episode
Mar 12
#1006: Systems, standards and great coaching.
What actually makes a great coach?In this episode, Marcus Smith explores the qualities that define great coaching and why the most valuable thing a coach can offer an human isn’t motivation or encouragement, but honesty.Marcus reflects on the foundations of strong coaching relati ... Show More
49m 17s
Mar 5
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Jul 2024
Michael Johnson: The Truth Behind 4 Olympic Golds, Doping & Team USA (E274)
<p>Four-time Olympic Champion Michael Johnson joins us on High Performance to explore the mindset and strategies that propelled him to extraordinary record-breaking athletics success.</p><br><p>Known for his electrifying running style, Michael Johnson made history at the 1996 Atl ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 2024
#254 - Méline ROLLIN, la Route vers le Marathon Olympique à Paris
Dans cet épisode du podcast "À Côté De Mes Pompes", je retrouve Méline Rollin, une athlète de haut niveau que j'avais déjà reçu en septembre, juste avant son marathon à Amsterdam.
Depuis, Méline a parcouru un long chemin marqué par de nombreuses compétitions, contrôles antidopa ... Show More
57m 22s
Aug 2025
Should Doping Coaches Be Banned For Life? / Heat and Heart Rate / Tokyo Rivalries In Focus
The conversation begins, continues, but rarely ends, on Discourse! As mentioned, you can become a member of our VIP community by donating a small monthly amount to show your support, and dive into sports science and opinion. We are also on YouTube now, for those who want to watch ... Show More
1h 22m
Jun 2024
2.17. The Freshy Fresh Oly Trials (First Half) Recap Episode
It's a rest day in Eugene, but Des and Kara aren't resting. They droppin' this freshy fresh recap episode like it's oh so hot. The Gs know what we talkin' about... Now, button up your pastel polos because this episode has a little bit of everything, including all of the laughs yo ... Show More
1h 36m
Apr 2025
798. Gabi Rooker, Ready to Run the 2025 Boston Marathon
1h 8m
Jul 2021
400. Emily Infeld, Professional Runner
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>"I'm a bit bummed with how it went, but that's why I want to get back into more racing. I know I'm fitter than that showcased, and I want to just have fun with racing, because the Olympics are obviously the pinnacle of our sport, but I thin ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2024
699. Sara Hall's 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials Recap
57m 50s
Jan 2024
691. Gabi Rooker, 2:24 Marathoner
1h 9m
Jul 2024
731. Kate Grace's 2024 U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials Recap
1h 25m
Oct 2024
Usain Bolt: How I Overcame Failure To Become The World's Fastest Man (E300)
<p>This week, Jake and Damian sat down with none other than the fastest man alive, Usain Bolt. As part of a very special live recording at IFS Unleashed 2024, Usain shares candid insights about his remarkable journey from early setbacks to world-record-breaking victories.</p><br> ... Show More
1h 9m
Rob return for this weeks show alongside Tom. They chat through Robs experience at Ultra X Jordan, the recent multi day 250km stage race he achieved 4th in. He also gives us insight into how 14 fo the IF Endurance ultra athletes got on. They boys then discuss the Ineos 1.59 challenge, is it doping to have that much support to run sub 2? Tell us your thoughts ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> "I want to go out there and just absolutely smash it out of the park."</span></strong></p> <p>Next week, the pros and everyday runners alike wi ... Show More
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>"This was the happy ending to it all, to all the struggle. But that's life, right? It wasn't how the story ended. But believing it was kept me in it."</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Sara Hall just compet ... Show More
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>"You take what you have and make the most of it."</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Gabi Rooker was an anti-running competitive gymnast growing up. After college, she began working full-time as an internal ... Show More
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style= "mso-ascii-font-family: Cambria; mso-hansi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> "I don't need to know I'm going to do it, but I need to be open to the idea that I <em>can</em> do it."</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal ... Show More
