Jonathan Ash: 100 Loops and Big's Backyard Ultra

To The Limit: Amber and Blaine Bourke

Amber and Blaine Bourke are incredible siblings and next month they are releasing a book 'To the Limit'. The book is a conversation between the pair about pushing limits and letting go. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of the book, and after reading it have both Amber and Blaine on the podcast. Amber is a world class free diver, and a former elite sychronised swimmer, she has been at the top of her chosen sports for the past two decades. For Blaine he has been a national 24-hour champion, captured the hearts of the ultra running community recently at Hardcore Harry's King of the Hill, and just last week won the Noosa 100. This is a conversation I deeply enjoyed with two amazing athletes, I hope you enjoy it, and don't forget to look out for the book!

Claudine Chi's Mindset Masterclass

Claudine Chi is a winning mindset coach and 16-time national and international karate champion. In this open conversation Claudine shares her insights on the importance of mindset in achieving personal and athletic goals. She discusses the intrinsic nature of mindset coaching, the common challenges we as humans face, and the significance of self-belief. Claudine emphasises the need for mental training alongside physical preparation, the impact of self-talk, and the invisible barriers that hinder self-belief. Through personal anecdotes and examples from her coaching experiences, this is a conversation I believe will inspire listeners to unlock their potential and embrace the journey of personal growth. If you want to work with Claudine you can at: www.claudinechi.com/journal.

Jonathan Ash: 100 Loops and Big's Backyard Ultra

Jonathan Ash shares his journey from a novice runner to a two time winner of backyard ultras, which has also seen him become the second Australian to run 100 loops in a backyard ultra. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of that format, the importance of learning from past experiences, and the dynamics of crew support in races. Jashy highlights the significance of enjoying the process of running and the unique aspects of backyard ultras, including the mental game and recovery. He reflects on his experiences in various races, including his first 100K in the Blue Mountains and Big's Backyard Ultra World Championships, highlighting the camaraderie and community within the ultra running scene. I hope you enjoyed this one as much as I did!

From The Middle East, To The Top Of Kosci With Mario Buchs

Mario Buchs has had an incredible year, completing UTA 100, before going and running Australia's toughest miler the Elephant Race. Then the adventure of a lifetime going over to Iraq and running 100 miles, in conditions many runners wouldn't be able to comprehend. He then tops it off by adding a second pin to his Akubra by finishing Coast to Kosci. In this podcast Mario shares some amazing perspective, and how he made it to where he is on his journey as an ultra runner, Founder of Healthetica Coaching and also the host of a couple of podcasts, Strides and Vibes, as well as the one Percenters Performance Podcast. One of the most interesting ultra runners you could ever come across, I loved having this chat.

All Heart: Why Anthony Cribbes Went Back To The Grampians

Anthony Cribbes' story is one that will inspire many, but his young daughter Tallulah, who earlier this year fought for her life, has her incredible dad covered. Despite Anthony's incredible feats in the Grampians, and at a number of Victoria's toughest ultras, Tallulah was forced to fight for her life at just two weeks old. She was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia, a condition where the heart beats too fast because of abnormal electrical signals in the upper chambers of the heart, and for little Tallulah it was life threatening. It saw Anthony go on to run at the Grampians 100 Mile Trail event again. But, as you'll find out, he went there with a new perspective on life, a chance to give back. In the process Anthony has already raised more than $11,000, but if you feel inspired after this episode you can donate here. [https://heartkidscommunityfundraising.org.au/anthony-cribbes] An inspiring story, of an inspiring family, get the tissues ready because this one is an emotional rollercoaster.