The Stronger Stride Podcast

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*Interview starts at 19.20*
Adam Didyk is the Athletics Australia Pathways Transition Lead, Australian Olympic Team Coach (Athletics - Endurance) Tokyo 2021, SA Performance Advisor, a husband and a father among many other things. 
In this conversation, Adam gave us a deep insight into his journey as a coach and the things that he has learnt along the way. He shares his beliefs around ensuring his athletes are well-rounded on and off the track through a holistic approach to not only training but their careers and family life. 
Adam opens up about his experience with Jess Stenson (née Trengove) leading up to the recent 2022 Commonwealth Games where Jess won Gold in the Marathon. He shares the details of why they work so well together and how a few words that he shared moments before the race helped her get through.
We also discuss what you should look for when seeking out a coach, and how for Adam, it is much more about building a trusting relationship than simply writing a program. 
You can find Adam on Instagram @adamdidyk and @teamtemporun
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In this conversation, Sophie discusses various personality traits of runners, focusing on the data-obsessed, highly motivated to the anxious runner who seeks reassurance and the social runner who thrives in group settings.

The conversation explores the challenges these runners face, such as fear of injury and fluctuating motivation, and emphasises the importance of understanding these traits for effective coaching.

Sophie also highlights the need for balance between personal limits and social influences in running, and the significance of tailoring coaching approaches to individual personality types.

Lydia's ep on personality types:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/45sSE6QOByvSbWfecW21fC?si=hKnYcZLqQdmB3CZqvLCeAg

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In case you missed it: a re-upload of one of our favourite episodes from the past, dropping every Wednesday.

Ep. 42// Tom O'Halloran from Mechanics of Movement
Everything you've ever wanted to know about your Achilles and MORE!
Tom is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in lower limb biomechanics and strength & conditioning. He is passionate about improving people's movement, whilst developing sustainable rehabilitation to maximise health and performance. In this ep we delved into all things achilles; what is it? anatomy breakdown, how it functions, it's role in running and more.
Tom explained how we can optimise our training to improve the function of our achilles to reduce injury risk and improve performance. We talk about some of the common misconceptions, what often goes wrong for runners and the most important things to include in a lower limb rehab program.
Make sure you've got your pen and paper handy for this one as there's lots of practical tips, Tom gives some great examples of things you can try at home to test your achilles function and build it's capacity. 
We loved having Tom on, not only is he an absolute wealth of knowledge but he is fantastic at breaking down complex topics into easy to understand language.
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232. Fuelling Performance: Nutrition Insights for Runners | Beck Haslam (Sports Dietitian, PhD)
Today on the Strongest Time podcast, we’re joined by Beck Haslam — sports dietitian, PhD in human physiology, and founder of Nutrient Nation — to unpack one of the most misunderstood (and under-fuelled) areas of endurance sport: nutrition.
Beck shares her journey into dietetics and sports nutrition, and explains why what you eat every day matters just as much — if not more — than what you do on race day. From pre-training fuel and carbohydrates to hydration, immune function, and fad diets, this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice for runners of all levels.
We discuss:
• Why nutrition is the second most important factor for race-day performance (after training)
• How to start fuelling before training — even if you “can’t eat before runs”
• Common mistakes runners make with carbs, hydration, and meal timing
• The risks of eliminating food groups and restrictive diet trends
• Under-fuelling, illness, and the link between nutrition and immune function
• Hydration and electrolyte balance for endurance athletes
Whether you’re training for your first event or deep into endurance performance, this episode will help you rethink how you fuel — not just for racing, but for long-term health and consistency.
Sound bites:
“Start small with pre-training nutrition.”
“Nutrition is the second most important factor for race day.”
“Under-fuelling increases the risk of getting sick.”
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Find Bec here:
⁠@nutrientnation⁠
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