The Free Speed Podcast

EP 040 | Why So Many Athletes Are Getting Injured (And What Makes a Great Coach)

This episode isn’t just about coaching. It’s about why so many driven people burn out. We dive into topics like overtraining culture, the myth that more volume = more progress, the psychology of choking, and why running your own race matters more than keeping up If you’ve ever pushed too hard, compared yourself to others, or felt that “dark place” mid-race, this conversation will hit.

EP 039 | Less is more: Smarter Training, Long-Term Progress & Chasing Your Potential

In this episode of The Free Speed Podcast, Tash and Cal catch up after a small break from the podcast and talk about what it really takes to make progress, in training, in personal growth, and in life.They dive into endurance, smarter programming, heart rate adaptations, and why consistency always beats doing more. We explain how the body actually adapts to training, the risks of overtraining, and why “more isn’t better” when it comes to performance.Beyond training, we talk about pursuing passions with intention, balancing ambition with relationships, and why long-term success in fitness (and life) comes from patience, structure, and self-awareness.If you're a high achiever, this is for you.

EP 038 | Stop wasting another year - Change your life in 2026

In this episode, we introduce The Free Speed Method, a goal setting framework built around identity, focus, and accountability. Learn how to plan 2026 with clarity, create goals that fit your life, and build momentum without burnout.

EP 037 | Navigating the Unknown: The Next Chapter

On this week's episode of the free speed podcast, we are back after a little bit of a hiatus due to travel and moving out of Australia. We talk about the trip we took that explored the east coast of Australia, the chaos of moving out of Australia and how we are currently travelling Southeast Asia before heading home.

EP 036 | Exercise Science Expert: Train Smarter to Optimize Your Performance

On this week's episode of the free speed podcast, we have our friend Filip Kolodziej, exercise physiologist, PHD student and endurance coach to discuss how to optimize your training using scientific principles for endurance athletes. Whether you're training for a marathon, triathlon, or just want to understand the science behind exercise-driven data, this episode will give you the tools to become a better athlete.