The Physical Performance Show: Dick Telford – AUS Distance Running Coach + Sports Scientist (AM, AUS Sports Hall of Fame Inductee)

In episode 119 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer has a conversation with Dick Telford – AUS Distance Running Coach + Sports Scientist (AM, AUS Sports Hall of Fame Inductee).

Some of Dick Telford’s formal bestowed recognitions include being recognised with the member of the Order AM for the Australian Honour Systems for Dick’s services to sports and sports sciences. In 2017 Dick was named as the ACT Senior Citizen of the Year. Dick was recently inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Dick was actually the first Sports Scientist appointed by the Australian Institute of Sports (AIS). Dick also worked with the Australian Swim Team and the Australian Canoeing Team in the capacity of exercise Physiologist. Dick left the AIS Physiology to take up distance running coaching role with the AIS Track and Field.

It was from here Dick that would go on to achieve some incredible achievements with his athletes. Dick was then appointed Australian Athletics distance running coach in both the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Games. And Dick coached Lisa Ondieki to the Silver Medal in the Women’s Marathon of the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games, Australia’s only Olympic Marathon Medallist to date.

During this episode Dick we focus on distance running and how to achieve your potential through exercise physiology pearls, tapering tips, marathon preparation tips and a whole lot more.

To listen to Episode 119:

Click the icon to listen to the interview on iTunes or listen using the soundcloud player below

Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE at the links to ensure you get performance insights from our future upcoming exciting guests.

• Dick Telford’s sporting career
• Dick’s running career
• Physiology and Psychology of mechanics
• Top tips for first time marathoners
• Nutrition and types of diets
• Removing the cloud of fatigue
• Tips for removing the cloud of fatigue
• Key recovery after sessions
• Concept of the Zone
• Strength Work
• Spending time in the race conditions
• Greatest Myth of distance running training
• Best Advice
• Data and running by feel
• Physical Challenge – Complete two x physical activities per day

Show Sponsor Gold Coast Marathon

Like the Physical Performance Show, the Gold Coast Marathon encourages runners of all ages and abilities to push their boundaries and strive to complete a personal challenge. The Gold Coast Marathon is held annually on the first weekend in July and is a must do event for any budding athlete, weekend warrior or family looking for a challenge to complete together. Run for the good times at the Gold Coast Marathon. Visit the Gold Coast Marathon here.

Quotes:

“When we become more systematic, the more you can improve.”
“No matter what age you are, physical activity is vital to your physiology.”
“Never limit yourself to what you think you can do.”
“You can always improve as there is always a way to improve.”
“The individuality of each athlete is critical.”
“Strength work becomes more important over a lesser distance.”
“It’s all going to be a balance.”
“A runners going to be limited by the capacity of their engine.”
“Run within your limits.”
“They have trained for long enough and well enough to reach their maximum potential.”
“If an athlete is stronger and can develop more power, they will be a better runner.”

To follow Dick Telford

Timeline:

Subscribe to our newsletter

Never miss a podcast or blog post when you subscribe to our weekly newsletter. The podcast features interviews with the world’s leading physical performers, and some of the world’s leading health and fitness experts.

SUBSCRIBE!

You have Successfully Subscribed!

Your email is safe with us, and you can opt out at any time.