The Physical Performance Show: Best of 2019: Featured Performers

Posted January 17, 2020

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In episode 197 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer shares the highlights and best of sections of the featured performer editions in 2019.

On this episode, it is a look back of the best of the 2019 Featured Performers. These are the best bits from conversations with our featured performers including their highs, lows and learnings that were really enjoyed by the listeners of the show and also by the statistics in terms of downloads.

And kicking off for our best of 2019 review for our featured performers is none other than the most downloaded featured performer of 2019. Current World and Super League Triathlon Series Champion, Dual French Olympian Vincent Luis.

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Listen in as we delve into the following:

Vincent Luis – 2019 World Triathlon Series Champion, Super League Triathlon Champion, Dual Olympian Episode 194 of The Physical Performance Show
Jack Rayner – INEOS 159 Challenge pacemaker + Multi Half Marathon Champion Episode 186 of The Physical Performance Show
Katie Zaferes – US Olympic Triathlete, Super League Triathlon Series Champion Episode 159 of The Physical Performance Show
Sara Hall – US Distance Runner Episode 191 of The Physical Performance Show
Ryan Hall – Dual Olympian, U.S Record Holder Half Marathon (59:43), 2:04:58 Marathon PR Episode 160 of The Physical Performance Show
Zane Robertson – NZ Marathon Record Holder 2:08:19, 59:47 half marathon, Comm Games Bronze (5000m, 2014), Olympian Episode 170 of The Physical Performance Show
Meb Keflezighi – 4x US Olympian, New York & Boston Marathon Champion, Silver Marathon Medallist (2004) Episode 165 of The Physical Performance Show
Stewart McSweyn – Dual 10,000m AUS Champion Episode 152 of The Physical Performance Show
Ellie Pashley – AUS Distance Runner + Physiotherapist Episode 183 of The Physical Performance Show
Tom Evans – Elite Ultra Trail Runner Episode 188 of The Physical Performance Show

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Quotes:

Vincent Luis

“Put your own happiness first.” – Best Advice
“You cannot have the confidence if you don’t win.”
“Doing something that you truly believe is more important than doing something best for you.”
“The less you have external factors, the more you can handle them.”
“Don’t try hard, try smarter.”
“Don’t be scared about failing.”
“Nothing comes easy.”
“Fight hard for what you want.”

Jack Rayner

“Don’t take running for granted, enjoy it while you can.” – Best Advice
“Well organised team and careful planning can exceed any expectations.”
Top 3 Marathon Tips
-Listen to your body
-Consistency
-Mentally prepare yourself for the race

Katie Zaferes

“Consider yourself as part of evolution of yourself.” – Best Advice
“It’s ok if you need to do something different for yourself.”
“Don’t get too far ahead of yourself.”
“Set 5 specific goals for the race.”
“Take your easy days easy and your hard days hard.”

Sara Hall

“Figure out what drives you as a person.” – Best Advice
“Take risk and do not be afraid of failure.”
“In the joy of going all out, I forgot my pain.”
“As a runner, you need to be able to put your head down and be able to grind, it is so valuable.”
“Learn how to listen to your body’s queues earlier and really measure your effort out throughout the race.”
“Be you to the fullest.”

Ryan Hall

“Happy feet make light feet” – Best Advice
“Listen to my body more than listening to my watch.”
“If you don’t light the fire then don’t light the match.”
“When you have chronic injury, go to strength training.”
“Strength Training is important as energy manager.”
“Spend a lot of time at goal marathon pace.”

Zane Robertson

“There is no magic mileage figure. Magic is not in a figure, it’s in an effort” – Best Advice
“Work on talent that counts.”
“Everyone will have their day.”
“The more body weight you put into the ground, the more return you’ll get if your using your body right.”
“Training your tendon is a must.”
“Easy days go; easy, hard days; go hard.”
“Learn to read your own body not someone else’s.”
“Find what makes you happy.”

Meb Keflezighi

“Perseverance, keep going and never lose hope.” – Best Advice
“Doing the small things can make a big difference in the long run.”
“If you can’t do it better, do it right.”
“Longevity is paying attention to small details.”
“Sometimes you’ve got to be in that moment and get to the finish and it will teach you something you never knew about yourself.”
“3 tips for Great Longevity”
1. Nutrition
2. Train Smart
3. Consistency

Stewart McSweyn

“Believe in yourself.” – Best Advice
“It’s easy when you’re a bit younger.”
“Being able to consistently perform is a great high for me.”
“Competitiveness and find a way to perform is a key for being a world class contender.”
“Pushing yourself harder, not give in makes the big difference.”
“Focus on the right moment.”

Ellie Pashley

“You have got to enjoy it.” – Best Advice
“I don’t allow myself to not get going.”
Tips for Runners to achieve their PB’s
1. Train Hard but make not to wreck yourself every single time.
2. Sleep a lot
3. Fuelling properly

Tom Evans

“Process before outcome.” – Best Advice
“As an athlete you perform at your best when you’re feeling at your best.”
“Everything I do now serves a purpose.”
“Being a good runner is not always about running fast.”
“The longer runs are the most important ones.”
Top 3 Tips for downhill running
1.Be confident
2.Don’t look down, look up
3.Stay Relax

Timeline

0:00 Start
1:55 Introduction to the 2019 Featured Performer Highlights
3:14 Vincent Luis – 2019 World Triathlon Series Champion, Super League Triathlon Champion, Dual Olympian Episode 194 of The Physical Performance Show
10:00 Jack Rayner – INEOS 159 Challenge pacemaker + Multi Half Marathon Champion Episode 186 of The Physical Performance Show
13:37 Katie Zaferes – US Olympic Triathlete, Super League Triathlon Series Champion Episode 159 of The Physical Performance Show
16:48 Sara Hall – US Distance Runner Episode 191 of The Physical Performance Show
21:30 Ryan Hall – Dual Olympian, U.S Record Holder Half Marathon (59:43), 2:04:58 Marathon PR Episode 160 of The Physical Performance Show
24:30 Zane Robertson – NZ Marathon Record Holder 2:08:19, 59:47 half marathon, Comm Games Bronze (5000m, 2014), Olympian Episode 170 of The Physical Performance Show
30:21 Meb Keflezighi – 4x US Olympian, New York & Boston Marathon Champion, Silver Marathon Medallist (2004) Episode 165 of The Physical Performance Show
35:00 Stewart McSweyn – Dual 10,000m AUS Champion Episode 152 of The Physical Performance Show
37:20 Ellie Pashley – AUS Distance Runner + Physiotherapist Episode 183 of The Physical Performance Show
39:55 Tom Evans – Elite Ultra Trail Runner Episode 188 of The Physical Performance Show
46:05 Finish

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