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Matt Williams is an ultra-endurance athlete who is among an elite club of completing the Peak and Pond - meaning he has successfully summitted Mt.Everest and Swam the English Channel. This week's episode shared Matt's experience swimming the English Channel - one of the world's most grueling open water challenges. Hope you enjoy and please leave a 5-star review. We talk about: Training the swim the English channel. Partying in Ibiza 1-week before his attempt. Hypothermia. Matts: Instagram: @peakandpond
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Sophie Grace Holmes is a coach and ultra-endurance athlete based in the UK. Having been born with the life-threatening condition of Cystic Fibrosis, daily life has been very different from the average person. The condition if not cared for would have ultimately shortened Sophies' life with the average life expectancy being just 28! However through years of hospital visits, treatment, and perseverance she now leads a healthy life to the point of taking on and completing Ultra-Endurance challenges - stemming from the conscious decision NOT to let Cystic Fibrosis hold her back from fulfilling her ambitions. Recent challenges include becoming the second person in history with Cystic Fibrosis to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, completing a 100km ultra marathon: Race The Stones and is now in training for IronMan Austria in 2021. Sophies' message is clear: Even with a life-threatening disease, you can live a limitless life by finding out what sets you on fire.
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Rene Borg is one of Ireland's leading endurance running coaches Rene entered the sport of running through mountain running and swiftly progressed through almost all branches of the sport - both as a competitor, coach, journalist, and race director. This provided him with a unique 360 view of everything running related. He possessed very limited talents when he entered the sport and so sought the advice of the most successful coaches - dead or alive (through books or in-person) - including the philosophies of Arthur Lydiard and Percy Cerutty as his base. He has coached hundreds of runners for thousands of hours. His favorite example being Jason Kehoe, who started as a mid-pack runner with him in 2008 and went on to win several mountain running races and two Irish championships in the decade that they worked together exemplifying what can be achieved with a good coach/athlete partnership. The BIGGEST mistakes people make when training for their first Ultra Marathon. How to successfully train for and complete your first ultramarathon?
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David O Connor is an Irish ultra-endurance athlete. The events he has been involved in have included running 10 marathons in 10 days on an athletics track (260 miles/1055 laps), running 247km in one weekend around Dublin, cycling 200km from Cork to Wicklow on a child’s BMX and climbing Lugnaquilla (the highest peak in Leinster) with 55lbs on his back. Many of these challenges symbolize mental health struggles — the heavy load accompanying him on the mountain climb, for instance, represented “the burdens we carry on our minds and the pressure we put ourselves under every day”. 10 Marathon in 10 days. 247KM in one weekend around Dublin. 200km Cork to Wicklow on a BMX. Recently 100km In 1 day around a park?
Follow David: @performance_doc
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Marcus is an entrepreneur, extreme athlete, and coach on a mission to make people's lives better through health. He is the founder of InnerFight.com - a human performance organization and Smith St Paleo a local food provider. Some of the challenges Marcus has embarked on in recent years include the Marathon Des Sables in 2015, 230km self-supported across Kenya, and crossing Corsica on foot with 13,000m of elevation. However in 2018, while training for an Ultra Cycling world record - he was hit by a truck at 65kmph resulting in his biggest challenge to data - fighting for his life. Having since made a full recovery Marcus recently ran over 200km around a 400m track in 24 hours - continuing to demonstrate the power of the human mind. We talked about: The Ultra Mindset How to overcome self-doubt if considering taking on an extreme challenge Recovering from being hit by a truck while attempting an ultra-cycling world record Marcus Social Channels: Instagram: @mjd_smith Website: www.innerfight.com
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Rory Coleman is best known for completing the Marathon Des Sables 15 times, Setting 9 Guinness world records, and finishing over 255 Ultra Marathon finishes. Prior to ultra running Rory was an avid drinker and 40 a day smoker, however since 1994 has committed to living nicotine and alcohol-free, ever since. Life hasn’t been plain sailing since leading a healthier life as Unexpectedly, in April 2016 when I was left paralyzed after being struck down by Guillain-Barré Syndrome, where he was left wheelchair-bound unclear whether he would ever walk, let alone run again. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Rory’s first ultra Running from London to Lisbon Setting Guinness World Records First time doing MDS Nearly paralyzed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rory's Social Channels Website: http://www.colemancoaching.co.uk/
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Shane Finn is an Irish Endurance Athlete based in Kerry, best known for running 24 marathons in 24 days and raising over €142,000 for Spina bifida Ireland in the process. More recently in 2019, Shane cycled and ran from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fransisco to Brooklyn bridge in New York — A grueling, 5,000km coast to coast trek to continue challenging himself and raising much-needed funds and awareness for Spina bifida Ireland. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Staying injury-free when attempting the impossible Shanes training prep for endurance challenges The Power of Visualisation Shooting in San Antonio The journey of completing the American Ultra. Shanes Social Channels Instagram: @shanefinn Website: www.shanefinn.com Mentions Tom Creane - An Unsung Hero
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James Power is Irelands Youngest Professional Boxer in history, holding a professional record of 5-0, 4 of which were Knock-Outs. After signing with Sheer Sports earlier this year, he is due to relocate to Los Angeles to commence training full time as a professional fighter. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Crossing the Mexican border to turn pro The Fighters Mindset The contrast of fighting amateur to professionally Deciding to finish the leaving certificate Self talk when up against the ropes Show Notes Follow James: Instagram: @Power131_ Mentions: David Goggins Can't Hurt Me
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Shadz is the founder of Flatline Uninterrupted Resilience; a platform and network designed to explore, discuss, identify, and ignite the ability to truly and deeply live life to its fullest. It was brought about by his own life-changing journey, undergoing 2 open heart surgeries and being pronounced clinically dead twice on the operating table. He has defied the odds of recovery and is now taking on the extreme challenges of business life and endurance where he will attempt an Everest Base Camp record later this year. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: The pain associated with open-heart surgery. Road to recovery 4 Step process to becoming resilient. Everest Base Camp World Record Attempt Shadz Social Channels: Instagram: @shadzzz Website: http://www.uninterruptedresilience.com/
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Conor O’Keefe is an Irish Ultrarunner, best known for winning the 200 mile, Enduroman, ultra marathon and becoming the first finisher since 2012. More recently he has taken on the mammoth challenge that is Project 32 32 32 - attempting to become the first man in history to run 32 marathons in 32 days in each of the 32 counties in Ireland - all while wearing a 32lbs vest where he will shed one 1lb per day all in aid of raising €100,000 for mental health in association with Pieta House. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Journey to winning Enduroman 200 miler. Self-talk when sh*t hits the fan in endurance and life. Project 32 Conor's Social Channels: Instagram: cokeeffe Website: http://conorokeeffe.com/ Support Project 32: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/11381935_tfs-32-32-32.html
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Today I’m joined today with, Extreme, Irish Endurance Athlete and Saturation Diver: Mr. Gavan Hennigan. Gavan has worked worldwide as a deep-sea saturation diver for over 10 years, diving to depths of up to 200 m to perform heavy construction on oil rigs, spending up to 28 days at a time living in a metal tube. During his time off, he has completed some of the world's most extreme endurance challenges. Including 3 of the longest and toughest Winter Ultras in the world - The Likeys Arctic Ultra, a 566km Winter Ultra Marathon inside the Arctic Circle, The Yukon Arctic Ultra 500km where he placed 2nd with the 3rd fastest time recorded since it's induction in 2003. And most recently just a few weeks ago became the Men's Champion at the Idititaord TrailInvitational. A 350-mile self-sufficient foot race across Alaska. Gavan is most prominently known for his record-breaking Atlantic crossing in 49 days where he not only Won his category but he beat all the other 3-man and pair boats, finishing in 3rd overall behind the 4-man boats, recording one of the fastest times for a solo crossing. However, his life hasn't always been about extreme adventures. As a youth, Gavan suffered badly at the hands of alcohol and drug addiction and went into rehab at 21 years old. He managed to turn his life around and has stayed clean and sober since then. Through his personal adversity, career, and expeditions, he has built incredible mental fortitude and resilience which he strives to test. We talked about: Gavin battle with drugs, alcohol and ultimately rehab. Life as a Saturation Diver The Iditarod Invitational Split Boarding Show Notes Gavan's Social Channels Instagram: @soulogav Website: www.gavanhennigan.com Recommended Resources An Unsung Hero, Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor:
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Luke Richmond is a full-time author, extreme adventurer and part-time base jumper. After hitting rock bottom in his early twenties due to drug addiction he managed to set himself straight in the Muay Thai training camps of Thailand which have since snowballed into taking on the world's most extreme challenges. His adventures have seen him climb the highest mountains on 6 continents, brave -60 degree temperatures in Antarctica along with being held captive in the jungles of West Papua. He has witnessed death before his eyes on the highest peaks and has found peace in his mind with an ocean row across the Atlantic setting a new world record. In his most recent expedition, Luke dragged a cart containing all of his food and water across 1800 km of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia becoming the first Australian male to do so. Lukes way of life is encapsulated by his motto "One Life One Chance” - which is one of two books that he has written. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Overcoming drug addiction in London. Being Held captive in the jungles of West Papua Trekking the Gobi Desert Witnessing death on the mountains Base Jumping & Managing FEAR Finding peace through suffering Show Notes Lukes Social Channels: Website: https://www.olocadventures.com/ Instagram: Luke_olocadventures Books: https://www.olocadventures.com/shop Recommended Resources: Taipan by James Clavell
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Eoin Dobbin is a full-time personal trainer based in Galway, Ireland. This year he took on the extreme challenge that was Freezbrury 2020 which seen him brave the relentless Atlantic for every day of February adding 1 minute each day until completion on the 29th of February where he braved 29 continuous minutes in the sea wearing only a pair of swimming shorts. Eoin faced multiple storms, bouts of hypothermia and the all too familiar voice of self-doubt that many of us face when we embrace a new challenge. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Freezbrury 2020 Hypothermia Facing down storms The Comfort Zone and Why it's overrated. Building Mental Toughness
"Comfort is Overrated"
Show Notes Eoin Dobbin's Social Channels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eoindobbinpt/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-dobcast/id1481949167 Mentions Damian Browne: Episode #3 -
Leo Ryan is a Health Performance and Breathing Specialist. He is the founder of Innate-Strength.com and has studied athletic training, health, and breathing since he healed himself from asthma in 2004. After graduating with an MSc from University College Dublin, he continued to educate himself throughout his professional career in Ireland and internationally. He has attained multiple diplomas and certificates from many elute personal training establishments, physical therapy and breathing schools including the Buteyko Method, Wim Hof Instructor & The Oxygen Advantage Master Instructor certification all geared towards optimizing human performance through breathing. Leo’s love and experience for health and physical performance have seen him research more than 50 breathing techniques & mentor directly with coaches to Olympians, UFC Fighters, and World Champions. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Permanently curing Asthma through breathing exercises Nasal Breathing vs Mouth breathing for health and performance Wim Hof Breathing Method Running a marathon with his mouth taped Breathing in endurance "The warrior cries in the gym and laughs on the battlefield" Show Notes: Social Channels - Leo Ryan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamleodaniel/ Website: https://www.innate-strength.com/ Dr. Patrick Mckeown Close your mouth Oxygen Advantage Wim Hof Brian Mackenzie
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Damian Browne is a former professional rugby player turned extreme athlete. Since retiring from professional rugby he has taken on various extreme challenges including; The Marathon Des Sables - A 250km multi-stage, self-sufficient ultra marathon, across the Sahara Desert in 2016, The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge - A 3,000-mile solo transatlantic crossing in a rowing boat in 2018 and now The 7 Summits Challenge, where Damian is attempting to summit the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents - 5 of which he has successfully climbed so far. Damian is also the man behind “Freezbrury" an extreme challenge that gained traction this year throughout Ireland. Freezbrury challenges participants to get in the ocean every day of February in Ireland when the water is at its coldest. The hardcore challengers must add 1 minute each day of February when getting in the ocean where they will finish on day 29 and spend a total of 29 minutes in the relentless Atlantic Ocean! Collectively Freezbrury raised over €30,000 for Pieta House while also raising awareness for mental health. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: Freezbrury 2020 The 7 Summits Challenge So Far Physical & Mental preparation for Extreme Challenges "Don’t pray for an easy life, pray the strength to endure a difficult one" Show Notes: Damian's Social Channels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auld_stock/ Website: https://www.damianbrowne.com/ Unbeatable Mind - Mark Divine Ken Wilbur Marathon Des Sables The Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge The 7 Summits Challenge
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In today’s episodes, I describe the 6 ways that I am building mental toughness to train for Marathon Des Sables 2020. Here are some of the things I talk about in today’s episode: “What’s uncomfortable early becomes comfortable later” Getting up early Meditation Gratitude Training Hard Cold Showers Stoicism Show Notes: Jack Butler Middleton Social Channels Instagram: @jackbutlermiddleton Website: www.jackbutlermiddleton.com Letters from a stoic by Seneca Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Binaural beats for meditation
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In today's episode, I share my IronMan 70.3 Dun Laoghaire 2019 experience from signing up to crossing the finish line! Here are some of the things I talk about in today’s episode: My purpose for signing up to the race Training schedule Mindset training Overcoming Challenges Tips for first IronMan 70.3
"The World Belongs To Those Who Persevere"
Show Notes Social Channels - Jack Butler Middleton: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackmiddleton.co/ Website: https://www.jackmiddleton.co -
The first-ever episode of the LiveUltra podcast I chat with Eoin Dobbin - Host of “The Dobcast” to share my story and journey to take on the Marathon Des Sables 2020. Here are some of the things we talked about in today’s episode: My journey to taking on extreme challenges White-Collar Charity Boxing IronMan Dun Laoghaire 2019 Marathon des Sables 2020 Training the mind Show Notes Jack Middleton’s Social Channels Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackmiddleton.co/ Website: www.jackmiddleton.co Mans Search For Meaning: The Master key System: IronMan Dun Laoghaire 2019: Marathon des Sables 2020:
