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Is low energy availability the reason you are struggling to train at your best?

Release Date: 02/06/2026

Use this training tool to gain a psychological edge for your next race or event

Strength For Endurance Podcast

In this weeks podcast Kriss talks about building a PTP plan - a framework that you can use to give clarity and confidence in the lead up to an event, training camp or expedition. We were introduced to PTP or the ‘Practical, Tactical & Psychological’ framework by Sports Psychologist and friend of the podcast Stu Holliday, and a number of our clients have since used the approach to some great success. From kit lists and travel logistics, to checkpoint locations and positive mantras - there is so much to remember in the lead up to an important event. So get a pen and paper ready to...

How to Integrate Olympic Lifting Safely and Logically into a Marathon Program

Strength For Endurance Podcast

Listen in to todays conversation between Kriss and client Felipe. They talk strength training for marathon distance, when and how Olympic Lifting should be used by runners, as well as the gaps and risks that come with generic strength programs 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:11 Why Olympic Lifts Matter 00:45 Risk Reward for Runners 02:23 Podcast Intro and Mission 03:03 Felipe Wants Explosiveness 04:21 Complexity and Load Management 05:36 Earn the Right to Barbell 06:29 Bridge with Dumbbells First 11:26 Marathon Goal Comes First 13:28 Generic Programs Are Dangerous 15:12 Timeline to Master...

Recovery from REDs & back to trail running - Client Journey

Strength For Endurance Podcast

In todays podcast, SFE client Laura kindly opened up to share her journey. Coming from a place of low energy availability which led to three stress fractures, Kriss and Laura talk about how she dealt with the reality that she was facing, managing her mindset and how the changes she has made has transformed her whole life, not just her running. (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Meet Laura (01:09) Trail Running Origins (03:11) Breakthrough Results (03:46) Self Coaching Approach (04:51) Training Volume Reality (05:42) Overtraining Mindset (07:14) Stress Fracture Spiral (08:40) Making Training...

How to know that you have a healthy relationship with your training?

Strength For Endurance Podcast

It’s safe to say that most of us love to train, it’s our passion, our lifestyle, even - our addiction. However if we don’t approach our training with respect, logic and a level of physiological understanding we can quickly find ourselves walking a dangerous path. Today Kriss reminds us that even though we want to push our bodies capabilities and see how far, how fast or how much we can go, we have to make sure that we balance this conscientiously. (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Training Matters (02:02) Longevity And Sustainability (04:47) When Passion Turns Risky (06:05) Pillars Of...

Why your feet are the biggest priority to your long term endurance performance

Strength For Endurance Podcast

"You have to have strong feet inside a great shoe” Yet why is so little emphasis put on ensuring they are as strong as possible? Today Kriss talks everything from foot injuries, to bunions, orthotics and expensive shoes. He also shares some easy drills that you can start to implement right away. (00:00) Podcast Intro (00:40) Why Feet Matter (01:22) Injuries and Foot History (02:12) Kinetic Chain Explained (02:52) Common Running Injuries (03:13) Why Feet Get Ignored (04:49) Daily Foot Training (06:05) Tools and Foot Drills (06:52) Mobility and Toe Control (07:32) Big Toe Load Breakdown...

How to harness more Power and Speed

Strength For Endurance Podcast

Training power and speed isn’t elite, it also shouldn’t be ignored. Whatever your goals increasing our ability to produce power and speed are vital for not only successful performance but to prevent injury. Ignore that aspect of training and you’re increasing your likelihood of a sudden injury where something goes ‘bang’ without warning. Today Kriss shares how you can bring power and speed training into your daily routines and training sessions. (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Speed Matters (01:24) Resilience and Longevity (02:27) Build a Strong Chassis (03:42) Aging...

Feeling disheartened with your training progress? Focus on these things...

Strength For Endurance Podcast

When you feel your running is going badly or you aren’t seeing the times you want to, it’s easy to feel disheartened. Many of us will rely on external data to tell us how well training is going - HRV, pacing, watts etc, but this is not always helpful. Today we discuss the other signs to look out for when assessing how your training is going. You might be progressing more than you think...you just need to look a little deeper! (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Beyond Metrics (01:39) Qualitative Training Signals (03:28) Strength and Nutrition Feedback (03:49) Signs You’re...

This one thing could solve your biggest injury concerns

Strength For Endurance Podcast

When runners get injured it can be a long and frustrating process. Many flirt between multiple treatments and change every possible variable in search of an answer. But until you can honestly say that you have looked into the levels of strength and conditioning throughout your body, you haven’t tried it all. Working through a logical and comprehensive screening process should be your priority and that’s why we’ve designed our 14 Day Free Trial. To be honest we wish we’d done it sooner - so many of you are finally getting clarity and answers to your pain and frustration....

The importance of training for elevation and how to integrate it into your week

Strength For Endurance Podcast

When it comes to injury resiliency and building long term running performance, hill work is a fundamental element. Many runners often fall short in this area and maybe because of where they live or convenience, the majority of their running is mostly done on flat ground. But if we want to bring the next level of conditioning to our tendons, ligaments and muscles, having a regular dose of incline and decline work is going to be really important. Even more so if you are training for races or events where the elevation is significant. In todays episode Kriss talks about seeking out...

The most valuable skill all athletes should learn - How to manage training load

Strength For Endurance Podcast

What’s the secret to maintaining a highly active training lifestyle? Leearning how to manage your training load. What do we mean? What does this look like? Tune in to this episode to find out more. (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Training Load Matters (01:36) The Template Trap (02:32) Overtraining and Breakdown (03:24) What Makes Training Sustainable (04:37) Can You Say No (06:29) Real Personalization vs Marketing (08:00) Adjusting Sessions to Real Life (08:35) Coach Check Ins and Nonlinear Progress (09:33) Chronic Fatigue Warning Signs (10:43) Find Your Training Threshold (11:48)...

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We’ve spoken in depth about low energy availability or RED’S in past episodes. Yet even though awareness of the topic is greater, it's still affceting too many athletes and this shouldn’t be the case.

Listen in as Kriss shares everything from warning signs and reasons why you might fall into low energy availability to avoiding it, overcoming it and getting back to your best health and performance.

(00:00) Introduction to The Strength for Endurance Podcast
(00:39) Understanding Low Energy Availability
(01:03) Personal Experiences and Expertise
(01:31) Strategies to Navigate Low Energy Availability
(07:32) The Role of Nutrition in Endurance Training
(11:03) The Importance of Consistent Nutrition
(11:23) Understanding Recovery and Adaptation
(12:41) The Role of Hormones in Training
(16:13) Psychological Aspects of Training
(16:49) Addressing Disordered Eating
(18:01) The Consequences of Ignoring Health
(18:32) Empowering Through Education
(20:07) Balancing Training and Nutrition
(22:54) The Future of Personalized Training
(23:21) Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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