The Podcast
45 conversations with coaches, sports scientists, and athletes on what actually makes endurance performance work — hosted by Bruna and Fabi.
A high VO₂max can be a sign that you are inefficient, not that you are fit. That is one of several ideas Marco Altini takes apart in this episode. Marco is co-founder of HRV4Training, an endurance coach, an advisor at Oura, and a guest lecturer at VU Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in data science and…
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Two runners can look at the same race stats, the same distance, the same elevation gain, and finish hours apart. Ido Dassa has spent a decade learning why. In this Expert Series episode we talk with Ido, a pro ultra-trail runner and CEO of RacePace. He is the Israeli 100 km champion and national…
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Pain shows up late. By the time you feel it, the process has usually been running for months. In this Expert Series episode we sit down with Martin Kumm, a sports chiropractor who has spent the past five years with WorldTour cycling team EF Education-EasyPost, alongside years working in ice hocke…
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Bevan McKinnon has coached triathletes for over 20 years, hosts one of the sport's longest-running podcasts, and won his age group at Kona in 2016. We talk with him about what changed in his coaching when he stopped starting with the workout. Bevan makes the case that the objective data most of u…
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In this Guest Series episode, we sit down with Ronja, a 23-year-old from the canton of Lucerne who came back to Switzerland in 2024 after a football scholarship in the US and started running almost by accident, mostly to clear her head. Within a year she had won her debut marathon (SwissCityMarat…
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What changes when you stop chasing the number and start running on feel? Amanda Martin spent eight years chasing the US Olympic Trials marathon standard. This spring she taped over her watch at the Eugene Marathon, ran the entire race blind to her pace, and crossed the line in 2h34, an eight-minu…
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What does it actually take to line up at your first trail ultra and not just survive it, but do it right? In this Expert Series episode, we sit down with Ash Daniels, Level 3 Athletics Australia accredited coach, AUTRA endorsed coach, and Australian national 100km team manager, to get into everyt…
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In this episode, we sit down with Pascal Rüeger, the Swiss ultra runner who ran 100km in 6:18:27 earlier this year, beating a record held since 1985 by almost 9 minutes and winning the race by over 30 minutes. Pascal only started running competitively in 2018, in his late thirties. Today he holds…
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What separates an age-grouper who keeps improving from one who plateaus? It often isn't the next training method or the latest gadget. It's how they think about their training as a whole. In this episode, we sit down with Mikael Eriksson, founder of Scientific Triathlon and host of That Triathlon…
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What happens when you stop thinking of yourself as "just a runner" or "just a cyclist" and start training like a complete athlete? Peter Glassford and Molly Hurford from The Consummate Athlete join us to break down why cross-training might be the most underrated tool in endurance sports. Peter is…
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What happens when the sport you've dedicated your life to suddenly gets taken away from you? At 17, Nina Derron was a Swiss Junior Champion in triathlon, duathlon, and the 10km. And then chronic back pain stopped everything... What followed was nearly 3 years away from competition, a PhD in Clini…
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What does it take to start triathlon at 28, coach yourself to a pro license within a year, and then break a cycling world record? Meet Jonathan Guisolan, whose unconventional path is rewriting the rules of what's possible in endurance sports. Jonathan didn't grow up as a competitive athlete. He s…
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Swiss pro triathlete Leana Bissig joins the Human Endurance Podcast straight from her season high finishing top 20 in T100. Inspired by Nicola Spirig's Olympic gold, Leana worked her way up from junior swimming to racing on triathlon's biggest stages, all while completing a master's in health sci…
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What does it really take to coach elite triathletes to world-class performances? Reto Braendli, Swiss triathlon coach and former performance lab specialist, joins us to share the individualized approach behind some of pro triathlon's most remarkable recent results. Reto coaches Sara Svensk (8th K…
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What does it take to become a World Champion while balancing medical school? Meet Samuel Studer, the 2025 IRIONMAN 70.3 Age Group World Champion who's rewriting the rules on what's possible when you refuse to choose between your dreams. In this inspiring Guest Series episode, Samuel takes us thro…
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What does it take to complete 31 Ironman races and coach endurance athletes for over two decades? In this Expert Series episode, we sit down with Joserra, a Spanish triathlon coach, Ironman team member, and sports science professor who has been shaping the endurance sports landscape since 2001. W…
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In this episode, we sit down with Stu Holliday, a chartered sports psychologist with 12 years of experience working at the highest levels of sport. Stu currently serves as the GB Olympic Swimming Psychologist and has worked with GB Archery, England Netball, and Liverpool Football Academy. He's al…
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In this episode, we sit down with David Tilbury Davis, one of triathlon's most respected coaches with nearly 30 years of experience. David has coached world champions, Ironman podium finishers, and record-breakers including Sky Moench's American Ironman record at Florida 2023. We dive deep into D…
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In a sport that often glorifies pushing through the pain, could a softer approach be the secret to unlocking your true endurance potential? In this episode of the Human Endurance Podcast, we sit down with Brian, a 2h44 marathoner and the founder of Great Day coaching. Brian challenges the "hustle…
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In this episode of the Human Endurance Podcast, we sit down with professional ultra runner Jazmine Lowther, fresh off her impressive ninth-place finish at the OCC. Jazmine shares practical training tips for people aiming to give trail running a try. We dive into transitioning from road marathons…
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What happens when a world-class swimmer turned professional cyclist discovers that her biggest performance barrier wasn't training - it was nutrition? In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Dani, an accredited practicing dietitian and professional cyclist who competed at 4 World Championsh…
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Meet Hans Troyer: the 25-year-old trail running sensation who's rewriting the rules of what's possible in ultrarunning. In just two years, Hans went from unknown collegiate runner to 8th place at the legendary Western States 100, but his journey includes a dramatic near-death experience that woul…
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Tobias Haumann is an exceptional triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience and a notable athletic career. In this episode we discuss his coaching philosophy, balancing data and feel, essential nutritional and swimming advice, and personalized training approaches. Tune in to learn about the…
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Vic Johnson is a sports dietician specialising in mountain endurance athletes—from ultra runners, to mountaineers, skiers, and triathletes. Vic provides essential advice on hydration, carbohydrate intake, and the impact of diet on performance and health. We delve into the complexities of nutritio…
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Anton was the first person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island in Tasmania. He accomplished this in 15h23min with a pace of 1:35min/100m. We spoke about his journey towards this challenge, including his intense training route, cold training exposure, and performance mindset as well as a…
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In this episode of the expert series, we get the chance to talk to Triathlon coach Tom, founder of Sense Endurance Coaching. Tom has been into triathlon since more than 15 years and through time realized that chasing blindly the data can have it's negative impact to performance. Over the years, T…
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In this episode of Human Endurance, we catch up with Paul Robinson a guest we had on last year. Paul is an extraordinary athlete who recently completed the world's hardest triathlon, the Arch to Arc. The race involves running 87 miles from London to Dover, swimming across the English Channel, and…
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In this episode, Marco breaks down the science of heart rate variability into practical insights you can use today. He shares eye-opening insights about how your training decisions should (and shouldn't) be influenced by HRV. We also discuss the real usefulness of wearables such as Whoop and Oura…
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In this episode of the Human Endurance Experts series, we dive into an in-depth conversation with Moritz, a 2:23h marathon runner and coach, who found this passion in running after recovering from an ACL tear. Moritz shares his journey, training strategies, and the critical insights he gained alo…
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Fabi embarked on her journey into endurance sports in her mid-twenties. Initially starting with running, she soon found her passion in triathlon. Throughout the conversation we discuss training, mental strategies, and nutrition. You'll hear about her tough training regimen, tips for aspiring tria…
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In this episode of the Human Endurance Expert Series, we talked to Brenton Ford, founder of Effortless Swimming. Brenton founded Effortless Swimming with the mission to help people around the world in improving their swimming technique. Effortless Swimming has grown to be one of the biggest chann…
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In this episode of Human Endurance, we dive deep into the incredible transformation journey of Roberto, a former heavy smoker and obese individual who turned his life around to become a top endurance swimmer. Starting from his initial struggles during swim tryouts, Roberto shares how he overcame…
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We launched our expert series with our first guest Markus Rummel, physicist and triathlete. Markus founded the company AI Endurance, a platform that leverages AI for coaching. Markus' mission is to modernize coaching by following a scientific and data-driven approach to training. Listen in to lea…
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Join us on this episode of the Human Endurance Podcast as we explore the remarkable journey of Kayla Pokorny, a mother of two and professional triathlete. Discover how Kayla transitioned into the world of triathlons at age 27, overcame personal challenges, and successfully balanced a rigorous tra…
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In this episode of Human Endurance, we welcome a group of first-time marathon finishers: Andrea, Lima, Sebastian, and Lorena. Each with unique backgrounds and challenges, they share their journeys towards the 2024 Vienna Marathon, providing valuable insights for aspiring marathoners. Tune in to l…
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Neste episódio especial de Human Endurance, diretamente do Brasil e em português, entrevistamos Bruna, maratonista, ultramaratonista e triatleta. Bruna compartilha sua impressionante jornada completando o Full Ironman de Floripa em 12 horas e 10 minutos, qualificando-se para o Mundial em Nice. El…
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In this wonderful episode we cover the dangerous, challenging, and magical crossing of Viki and her team, There She Rows, across the Atlantic Ocean, which happened in December 2023. They finished in 39 days, breaking the standing British record, and inspiring many along the way. Tune in to hear s…
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One day Viki saw on TV a crazy competition: Regular people who set out to row across the Atlantic. Right then and there she decided that she wanted to take up this challenge - all to inspire Women across the World to take up sports and beyond. Tune in to hear the first part of this two part episo…
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Kaylee went from her first triathlon to becoming a professional in just a year while balancing vet school full-time. In this inspiring conversation, we talk about her transition from running to triathlon, her swift ascension in the sport, and what it's like to compete at professional levels while…
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Julia sets herself goals, and then plans backwards on how to achieve them. One of those goals was to complete the Bright Midnight Norway Race. An ultra biking event of 1100km and 20'000 meters of elevation. She completed it in 3 days and 18 hours. Curious how she managed to prepare her mind and b…
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Bruna has been taking part in endurance sports for 10+ years. She has completed 8 marathons, 1 ultra-marathon, 2 70.3 Ironmans, and countless cross-country & track races, having ran at the collegiate level in the US. What most don't know is that she grew up playing tennis at a very high level, sw…
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Paul got into triathlon at the age of nine. Since then, he has completed various endurance challenges: marathons, ultras, Ironmans and even swims across the English Channel. For 2024, he set himself the ultimate challenge, completing the Arch to Arc, an ultra-triathlon in which he will race from…
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Pedro, known as Pinguim, ran his first marathon in 2011 in Berlin, finishing in 4h06. Within 13 years, and through consistent training, he cut down his time to 2h44. Tune in to this episode to learn more about his approach to training, his mindset and future goals. (00:00) Introduction (00:48) Me…
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Rhetta has completed 9 marathons in her life, remarkably going from 3h15 to 2h59 in only 1 year. We talk with her about her journey to sub 3h, her motivation to take on this challenge, her training regimen, and about the lovely running community she has found for herself in LA with Good Vibes Tra…
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Kate ran 7 marathons in all 7 continents (including Antarctica!) in her twenties, to honour her grandpa, Dick Bass, who was the first person to summit the highest peaks on all seven continents. We dive into her motivation to accomplish this goal, her memorable race experiences, training regimen,…
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