Paths We Take

Ultraman The Ultimate Triathlon, Hyrox, and How To Get Through Endurance Sports with Nat and Anthony Elder #109

This week Jordan sits down with power couple Tones and Nat for a deep dive into one of the most action-packed seasons we've heard on the show. Fresh off completing his second Ultra Man in Nusa a three-day, 10K open water swim, 420K of cycling, and a double marathon — Tones and Nat share what it actually takes behind the scenes: eight months of 20+ hour training weeks, precision nutrition managed by a world champion Ultra Man coach, and a crew that removed every ounce of decision-making so Tones could just race. Then, days after crossing the finish line, they were on a plane to Icheon, South Korea, for HYROX Worlds where Nat and training partner Tony Lee took out the pro women's doubles, and Tones jumped in for a last-minute race of his own. They get into the logistics of crewing a fully-supported race, why recovery fundamentals will always beat a fancy sauna, the truth about electrolytes, and what it really looks like when two athletes in the same household are both chasing big goals at the same time. Thank you to this weeks sponsors Shop for some new running gear ⁠⁠kova.haus⁠⁠ [kova.haus] Show for new sunnies that adapt to the light changes during your run so you don't need to constantly take them off and on https://reyourrun.com.au/ Use code Jordan10 to save

Stop Chasing What You Don't Want, Why Mindset Work Alone Isn't Enough with Briana Bowley - #108

Your nervous system might be the reason you're not where you want to be.In this episode, Jordan sits down with nervous system coach and mindset expert Briana Bowley for a raw, eye-opening conversation about the invisible forces that shape our lives and what we can actually do about them.Briana opens up about being heavily bullied in primary school, finding her way through competitive bodybuilding, escaping a toxic relationship, and battling body dysmorphia and how all of it led her to 15 years of deep work in nervous system regulation, poly vagal theory, and human behavior.Whether you're a high achiever who keeps talking yourself out of the next step, an athlete trying to get out of your own head, or someone who's just tired of feeling stuck this episode is for you.In this episode, we cover:How your fight, flight, and freeze responses are running more of your life than you thinkWhy focusing on what you don't want is keeping you exactly where you areThe real reason athletes underperform and it's not physicalHow to shrink the "tiger" when a goal feels impossibly bigWhy competitive energy isn't the problem, but fear underneath it isBuilding safety around money, business, and choosing an unconventional pathConnect with Briana: Search Briana Bowley on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Shop for some new running gear ⁠kova.haus⁠ [kova.haus] Show for new sunnies that adapt to the light changes during your run so you don't need to constantly take them off and on https://reyourrun.com.au/ Use code Jordan10 to save Thank you to this weeks sponsor YouFoodz. These meals have honestly changed my weeks. No matter your goals, fat loss, muscle, performance, or just staying on top of life. YouFoodz has meals that actually taste amazing. Not like those gross frozen meals with fake ingredients… these taste fresh. But the biggest thing for me? Time. My time is everything. And saving 3–5 hours a week on groceries, cooking, and cleaning is honestly life-changing. If you want to make your week easier, use my link and grab a free box of meals. Trust me, you’ll thank yourself later. Use link ⁠https://www.youfoodz.com/plans?c=FIH-5JOSVMZ4HX6A&discount_comm_id=7126b889-46cf-401e-9ced-b7ceafd87e49&plans_ab=true&utm_campaign=clipboard&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=raf-share-hpt [https://www.youfoodz.com/plans?c=FIH-5JOSVMZ4HX6A&discount_comm_id=7126b889-46cf-401e-9ced-b7ceafd87e49&plans_ab=true&utm_campaign=clipboard&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=raf-share-hpt]

196 Applications, One Dream, No Shortcuts and Working In Professional Sport With Blake Ashby - #107

Blake is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist for Adelaide United FC, and someone who quietly spent eight years grinding toward a goal most people would have abandoned long before the finish line. In this episode, Jordan and Blake go deep on what it actually takes to chase a long-term dream 196 job applications, missed birthdays, years of three-to-five hours of sleep, and a "next one" mindset that carried him through every rejection. They cover goal-setting frameworks, why discipline beats motivation every time, the truth about training for your sport (and what most athletes get completely wrong), and why flexibility and sustainability are the real secrets to lasting results. Blake also opens up about his charity ultra-endurance runs for the Breakthrough Foundation including a 120km effort completed with barely two weeks of training and what pushing himself to breaking point for 24 hours means to him as an ambassador for men's mental health awareness. Whether you're an athlete, a coach, a business owner, or someone who just wants to build better habits and stop chasing the quick fix this one is for you. Find Blake https://www.instagram.com/bash.performance/ Shop for some new running gear kova.haus [kova.haus] Show for new sunnies that adapt to the light changes during your run so you don't need to constantly take them off and on https://reyourrun.com.au/ Use code Jordan10 to save

Running 42km in Honour of the Family She Lost with Jessie Kelly - #106

In this deeply personal and emotional episode of the Paths We Take podcast, I sit down with Jessie as she shares the powerful story behind her upcoming Noosa Marathon.After losing two family members to mental health struggles and suicide, Jessie made the decision to take on her first marathon not for a finish time, but to turn grief into purpose and raise awareness around mental health. \Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussions around mental health, suicide, grief, and loss. Please listen with care and take a break if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:Australia: Lifeline — 13 11 14 Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636 Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467 https://breakthroughfoundation.org.au/ find Jessie https://www.instagram.com/jessie_kelly/

How Elite Marathoners Actually Think & How You Can Improve Your Marathon with Fraser Darcy - #105

In this episode of The Paths We Take, I sit down with South Australian runner Fraser Darcy to explore the mindset, training, and philosophy behind elite-level running. From trail ultras and mountain running championships to marathon preparation and 180km training weeks, Fraser shares the journey that took him from recreational running and climbing to competing on the world stage. We dive into: * How Fraser structures marathon training * The psychology of racing and pacing * Injury management and recovery * Why most runners go out too hard * The difference between trail running and road marathons * What elite runners think about before a race * Fueling, race week routines, and training philosophy * Why enjoying running matters more than perfection This conversation isn’t just about performance it’s about curiosity, discipline, resilience, and learning how to enjoy the process. Whether you’re training for your first 5K, your first marathon, or chasing a PB, there’s something in this episode for every runner. If you are wanting coaching then check out https://fraserdarcy.com/coaching/ Fraser has coached me for many years and still coaches me and I have had no complaints whatsoever. You can also find him on insta https://www.instagram.com/fraser.darcy94/