inSPORation Podcast

How hard can you push yourself in a competitive situation? In this interview with World Championship Silver Medallist, Alex Manly, we talk about how even her introduction to track cycling at 14 years of age involved her pushing herself so hard that she threw up! No wonder the coaches thought she would have a good future in the sport... What was really interesting in the chat with Alex, was that she came across as very laid back and easy going, but you could tell from a few of her answers that she was a highly motivated and driven competitor. Alex is a great example of how getting your thought processes and goals in line can be a powerful force for achieving your dreams. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscibe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=st

Sometimes, just sometimes, taking the hard road is actually more rewarding. It exposes you to challenges that you wouldn't have faced otherwise, and it therefore makes you a better athlete. In this interview with triathlete Nick Carling, he talks about his unusual entry into the sport, and how a couple of ongoing health issues nearly forced a premature retirement from the sport he loves. It raises the really interesting question of, when is the right time to call it quits? There are some great lessons to be learnt from Nick's colourful journey, which everyone will be able to relate to in some way. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscibe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

According to research, more people are getting involved with self organised sport (such as gyms), but as we will find from the interview with David Vallance, perhaps the true value of club sport is the lifelong friendships that are created. As Club President at West End Rowing Club in Auckland, David shares how his friendships in rowing converted across to sailing, and then brought them back to rowing. He also talks about how he missed out on the NZ youth squad because he wasn't sure about how serious they were on selecting him. It is an interesting scenario that has been covered a few times in recent interviews, and one that is discussed in more depth. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscribe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

I've always admired athletes who succeed after the odds are stacked against them. In this interview we talk to Grace Abbey about how she missed out on two opportunities to train and play with the young Matildas soccer team. In spite of some major health issues, she has developed the strength and maturity to work her way back into contention. If you have ever had setbacks in your sporting career and wondered if you should bother continuing to chase your goals, then you will definitely want to listen to this interview. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscibe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

What is your motivation for doing sport? Do you do it for the thrill of competition, or do you simply love it because it is fun? In this interview with Australian teenage snowboarder, Cora McCloskey, we discuss why it is important to love what you do. Now while that sounds like an obvious statement, too often the love of the sport seems to disappear as you you get to the higher levels. Performance becomes more important than enjoyment, but the two are inter-related. It's no coincidence that athletes who still love what they do, perform better. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscibe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

Imagine qualifying for the Olympics, and then missing out on the team. How would that make you feel? In this interview, Australian Rower, Olympia Aldersey shares her story on a gut wrenching few months where she wasn't sure if she was going tot get to compete at the Rio Olympics. "Ïf you think practice is boring, try sitting on the bench". She also shares some great insights on what it's like to be a reserve, when all you want to do is be part of the team. To provide feedback on this episode, email me at [email protected] , or connect on the Insporation Podcast Facebook page. To subscribe to to the podcast series on iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To subscibe to it on Android, click on this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

Do you try to anticipate and react to what your competitors are doing, or do you keep them guessing and try and take them by surprise? In this week's interview Australian Triathlete Tamsyn Moana-Veale discusses her attitude to racing and her "highly competitive" training environment. For a young athlete, she shows a maturity that older athletes can learn a lot from when it comes to overcoming injuries and getting back out there. Have ever been caught by a sudden change of weather in your sport? I would love to hear about it. What happened, and how scary was it for you? I would love to share your comments with listeners in the upcoming episodes. Please email me at [email protected], or send a message on Facebook at Insporation Podcast. I look forward to hearing from you. To listen to this, and other episodes on iTunes, click this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To listen to it on Android, click this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

To represent your country just once would be a massive honour, but to represent your country over 20 years and in 5 Olympics shows what a phenomenal athlete Anthony Edwards is. In this episode, he relives some of his most exciting races, as well as some invaluable tips on how he learnt to manage his nerves before big events. It is an interview that will change the way you approach your next race. I would love to hear your feedback, so please email me on [email protected] If you are on iTunes, you can subscibe to the podcast by clicking on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 Or on Android, you can subscribe with this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

What could a Personal Trainer teach you about preparing for a triathlon? In this week's interview, we talk with Nathan Sayed about he got into the sport, how he prepares for it with his busy work and home schedules, and how he manages to still spend time with his wife and kids. The interview with his wife Renna a few weeks ago offers an interesting comparison in the male vs female approach. As always, I would love to hear your feedback or suggestions, so please email me [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you. If you are on iTunes, you can subscibe to the podcast by clicking on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 Or on Android, you can subscribe with this link; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

How much do the conversations in our head affect our performance? In this episode we look at the different explanation styles each of us have and how we can control our self talk to improve our results, and ultimately, our enjoyment of our sport.

What's it like to compete in a professional cycling team in Europe? This week's guest, Bart Duraj, gives us a rare insight and a unique perspective on this profession. It is confronting at times, talking about deaths in racing (and nearly his own), but always fascinating. I challenge you not to be moved in some way by this interview. I certainly have been. I would really love to hear from you as to how you felt about the interview. Email me at [email protected], or visit the Facebook page at Facebook/Insporationpodcast. To listen to this episode in iTunes go to https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 To listen to this episode in Android, visit Stitcher at http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr

Have you ever made an excuse not to do training because you were too busy, and then felt bad about missing it? Well today's guest is a Personal Trainer, uni student now teacher, mum of two young kids, and competes in netball, basketball, and triathlons. Renna Sayed discusses what she does to fit in her training among the myriad of other things that she has to get done. It is a fantastic lesson in prioritising what's important and how to stay positive to get it all done. To download the podcast in iTunes click on this link; https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/insporation-podcast/id1162412354 Or on Android, click on this lin; http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=101631&refid=stpr For feedback on the podcast, or to make suggestions for future guests, please email Chook; [email protected]

I chose to interview Pete Thoren because in all my years of training across various sports, he is one of the hardest trainers I have ever come across. He also happens to be my rowing pairs partner. I'm just glad that he rows with me, because I would hate to have to race against him!

In this episode ex Australian and AIS swimmer, Gene Kubala, talks about the challenges of going from a small town in Far North Queensland to competing at a national level. According to him, his attitude made all the difference. If you would like to rate this episode or comment on what Gene raises, then either put a comment in your podcast provider review section, or email Chook on [email protected]

In this episode, I talk to Paul Henwood who shares some interesting insights on playing at the highest level that you can. I'm sure all of us have experienced the rapid improvement that you make when you play at the next level up. Whether that's because your team mates help you learn quicker, or because we simply respond to the challenge. Either way, there is a definite benefit to competing at the highest level. To provide feedback on this or any other episode, please email Chook at [email protected] . Alternatively, you can leave a rating and review on iTunes, Stitcher, or your favourite podcast provider.

Clare McMenamin has played for one of the most successful teams in the ANZ Netball Cup, but they weren’t always that way. As under performers, the team received a wake up call from one of their own players, which helped turn the their attitude (and results) around. Join us to learn about how Clare got involved in the sport she loves, suffered some setbacks, retired, and then came back in style. - See more at: http://insporation.com.au/2/#sthash.r2j0gimN.dpuf

In this introduction episode, I give an overview for the reasons for doing the inSPORation podcast series, and what I hope that you, the athlete, will get out of it. - See more at: http://insporation.com.au