After years of dedicated build up and a lucky lottery entry, Nicki and Nathan got to experience the UTMB 100 miler (Nicki running, Nathan crewing). Come and join us for a chat about achieving the dream of being on the start line, the reality, and how the journey can be the best part.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:
beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
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SHOW NOTES
UTMB
Ultra Trail Kosciuszko by UTMB
This is the second episode in a series of episodes for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series is to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about conditioning for the body and mind. Come and join Barry McBride for a chat about the range of conditioning required to tackle an ultra.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:
beck222@hotmail.com
This is the first episode in a series of episode for beginning ultra runners. The aim of this mini series to keep beginning ultra runners safe and enjoy their experience. This episode is about key medical conditions that can arise through ultra running. What are the signs and symptoms? How can they be prevented? How can they be managed? When is it time for medical intervention? Come and join Alysha Lynch (experienced in ICU Trauma and Nurse Management) and Lizzie Sharrad (GP and experience in emergency with the Royal Flying Doctors) for a chat about:
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:
Mick McLeod completed a trilogy of 100 milers within 12 months, and was crewed on his adventures by Ingrid McLeod and Sam Hackett. Come and join us for a chat about these three different milers and what goes on behind the scenes.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
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SHOW NOTES
Thrillogy of 100 Miles
https://www.ultraseries.com.au/aussie-thrillogy-of-100-miles
Tales From The Midpack
Briony Weckert, Emma Fitzgerald, and Nikki Green did their first 100 miler at Tarawera Ultra, Phil Engler did his first 100km, and Tam Duong did the 100 miler followed by 85km the next weekend. Come and join us for a chat about these incredible runventure experiences in New Zealand.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and youcan contact me at:
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Tarawera by UTMB
https://tarawera.utmb.world/
Tales From The Midpack
www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack
The first episode of 2025 is hosted by Emma Fitzgerald, interviewing me about my experience doing the Chiang Mai Elephant 100km by UTMB. Come and join us (and the crickets!) on the balcony for a chat about this runventure experience.
Stepping Stone Coaching
New year, new goals! If you’d love to have your own runventures and want some help with your training to achieve them, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at:
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SHOW NOTES
Video of this run
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvgRg4n_vbk
Chiang Mai Thailand by UTMB
The collective noun for ants is army!
T8 Neckie
https://t8.run/products/neck-cooler?srsltid=AfmBOoqsVcLInH4AzpDq__3M-tB_rA5qwI9lFEotyWzMFQIItI-d_2dQ
Tales From The Midpack
www.facebook.com/FromTheMidPack
Tam Duong took on the Grampians Peaks Trail 100 Miler stage race. Come and join us for a chat about this tough event that had even tougher weather.
Stepping Stone Coaching
I'm not taking on any new clients until 2025, but if you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2025, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at: beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
GPT (Grampians Peaks Trail) Event Page
T8 Neck Cooler
Barry and Jac's GPT 100 Miler Episode
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Fuo6Oo0ETBc3fudkUxJZS
Tales From The Midpack
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to hit your running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching: beck222@hotmail.com
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SHOW NOTES
With grit and determination Nicola Reese came back in 2024 to conquer her goal of running 100 miles, but found so much more. Come and join us (and some little chicks) for a chat about her life changing experience.
2023 Attempt Recap
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Katie-Mere--Nicola-Reese--and-Rebecca-Hunt---Irrational-100--200-Part-2-e22sggs
2023 Attempt Lead Up
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Katie-Mere--Nicola-Reese--and-Rebecca-Hunt---Irrational-100--200-Part-1-e21emjr
Tales From The Midpack
Emma Fitzgerald is a neuro psychologist and ultra runner. She has done a deep dive into cognitive function and ultra marathon running. Come and join us for a chat about what she discovered.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your own running goal, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding and supporting you in your training, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching at:
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SHOW NOTES
Emma Fitzgerald | Neuropsychology
https://emmafitzgerald.com.au/
Combined effects of sleep deprivation and strenuous exercise on cognitive performances during The North Face® Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc® (UTMB®) 2014
Hurdiel, et al. (2014)
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2014.960883
Effect of an Ultra-Endurance Event on Cardiovascular Function and Cognitive Performance in Marathon Runners
Perotta, et al. (2022)
The effects of sleep deprivation and extreme exertion on cognitive performance at the world-record breaking Suffolk Back Yard Ultra-marathon
Benchetrit, et al. (2024)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10939274/
Exogenous Ketosis Counteracts The Decline In Cognitive Function During Ultra-running
Poffe, et al. (2022).
Tales From The Midpack
Dr Christina Zdenek is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland. She is an expert on snakes, which includes research into snake venom, ecology, behaviour, and the conflict between humans and snakes. Come and join us for a chat about our relationship with snakes as trail runners.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth running coach supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Will Australian snakes kill me? The answer may surprise you! | Christina Zdenek | TEDxUQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQdgRB-tEOQ
Snakes can hear more than you think.
https://stories.uq.edu.au/news/2023/snakes-can-hear-more-than-you-think/index.html
A Wild Life with Chris and Christina
https://www.youtube.com/@AWILDLIFEwithChrisandChristina
The video of the brown snake passing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Br8daqWEfI
https://www.instagram.com/cnzdenek/
https://www.instagram.com/chris.and.christina/
Hear more from Dr Zdenek:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__XP2Ul5lt0&t
Tales From The Midpack
At Tarawera Ultra by UTMB Lyn Chan did 100km and Tam Duong did 100 miles, a first at those distances for both of them. Come and hear about their experiences at Tarawera.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you get contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Tarawera Ultra Trail
Nicki Bear, Lyn Chan, & Rebecca Hunt - Ultra Trail Mt Kosciusko
Nikki Green, Tam Duong, & Rebecca Hunt - Heysen 115km
Ultra Trail Australia (UTA)
Ultra Trail Kosciuszko
https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/
SA 5 50s
Tales From The Midpack
Hoa Banh was back at UTMB for more, this time conquering the 100 miler (plus some). She also was back at Ultra Trail Thailand, and did the 100km. If you're dreaming of overseas adventures, come and join us for a chat about what it takes to do these mountainous and hot events. It's all about having fun and keeping it real.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can contact me at: beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Training for TDS Podcast with Hoa Banh
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Hoa-Banh---Training-for-TDS-e1fktlp
TDS Success Podcast with Hoa Banh
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rebecca-hunt1/episodes/Hoa-Banh---TDS-Success-e1q5dmf
Ultra Trail Mont Blanc
https://montblanc.utmb.world/races/UTMB
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB
Black Diamond Poles
Tales From The Midpack
Nicki Thomas tackled Ultra Trail Kosciuszko 100 miler, and Lyn Chan and Rebecca Hunt did the 50km at Kosci. Come and join us for a chat about this interstate runventure.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your own running goal in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at:
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Ultra Trail Kosciuszko
https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/
Couch 2 5k
Park Run
Doi Inthanon Thailand by UTMB
https://inthanon.utmb.world/
Tales From The Midpack
Jac Cresp and Barry McBride are experienced ultra runners who took on the Grand Peaks Trail 100 Miler in its inaugural year. Come and join us for a chat about this toughest event that every entrant has ever done.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re ready to smash your running goals in 2024, and you’d like a down to Earth human being guiding your training plan supporting you, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. I currently have one spot available, and will have two more opening up the end of February when some of my runners complete their big event. I’m a Level 2 Recreational Running Coach, and you can get in contact with me at: beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
GPT 100 Miler
Capra
Star Link
GPT 100 Miler Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmLCvTcM_3g
Tales From The Midpack
Lucy Bartholomew is an Australian professional ultra runner who has had an incredible year. She talks about her father’s experience at Western States, what running means, the ultra attitude, what is gained through facing challenges, the value of a DNF, changing the stories about runners’ bodies, and much more. Come and join us for a chat about this crazy “walking jogging hiking eating thing” that we do.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you're ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Get in touch at beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Lucy’s Dad’s Film
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tCow8dP3h0
GPT 100 Miler
Ultra Trail Australia
Surf Coast Century
https://surfcoastcentury.rapidascent.com.au/
Western States Endurance Run
Ironman Western Australia
https://www.ironman.com/im-western-australia
Lucy’s Legs Shutting Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwKDeQjEdsg
Larapinta Trail Documentary
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5LJ36lFJuw
Tales From The Midpack
Joanne Skinner set herself a goal, and after of years of dedicated work building towards it, she got to cross that finish line a 100km (+ another 15km) runner. Looking back on her amazing adventures (she’s just about to finish the Park Run Statesmanship), shows how far dreams can bring you. Come and join us for a chat about her incredible journey from training around arthritis, to battling through a day that did not go to plan.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you ready to build towards your own running goal, and you’d like support achieving, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
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SHOW NOTES
Joanne's Finish (end of this video)
Heysen 105 Ultra
Park Run
https://www.parkrun.com.au/events/events/
Tales From The Midpack
Hoang Ly is an experienced ultra runner who has built up step by step to the mammoth Australian 6 Day Endurance Running Event. Come and join us for a chat about training, strategy for six days of running, and mind set.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Australian 6 Day
Tales From The Midpack
Anna Liptak has been a coach for 17 years, runs My Next Marathon, Adventure Time Travel, and His and Her Time Outdoor Fitness. She currently has 37 marathons under her belt, and is passionate about empowering people to reach their running goals. Come and join us for a chat about the mindset of running: goals, motivation, overcoming physical and mental obstacles, self belief.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
Anna Liptak’s Website (with links to all her services)
I’m Not A Runner is available to rent on Vimeo for $5
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/imnotarunner
Abbott World Marathon Majors
https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/
Tales From The Midpack
This time I'm the guest and Emma Fitzgerald is the host. Come and join us for a chat about completing 100 miles solo (except for friends being aid stations) through a night of severe weather. One of those 'a bit long 'episodes for a long time goal being achieved.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you ready to embark on your own running goal and you’d like a down to Earth human being at the other end of your training plan supporting you, answering your questions, and helping you achieve, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. Here are the links, and you can email me at beck222@hotmail.com
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
My Solo 100 Miles running video
All Trails
Ultra Pacer
Caroline Girvan
https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineGirvan
Garmin Mini Inreach
https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/592606
Garmin Explore
Billy Yang Life In A Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYgcTJBLwsU&t
Tales From The Midpack
Vic Shaw has travelled from Parachilna to Cape Jervis, going solo along the 1,200km stretch of the Heysen Trail (with a bit of unfinished business). Come and join us for a chat about this epic adventure through all types of terrain, animal encounters, and finding space to heal and see the beauty in the world again after devastating loss. An extra long episode.
Stepping Stone Coaching
If you’re looking for a down to Earth human at the other end of your training plan, someone who individualises training to work with your goals and life schedule, get in touch with me at Stepping Stone Coaching. All the links are in the show notes. Happy trails, everyone.
https://beck2225.wixsite.com/steppingstonecoach
https://www.facebook.com/Stepping.Stone.Coach
SHOW NOTES
The film of Vic's Heysen E2E Adventure
Heysen Trail E2E & Through Hiking FB Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1284588645043255
Blitz on Queen St
In Williamstown – the gluten free blueberry cheesecake smoothie
https://www.instagram.com/blitzonqueenst/
https://www.facebook.com/blitzonqueenst/
Funeral Blues by W. H. Auden
https://allpoetry.com/Funeral-Blues
Cape Jervis (pronounced Cape Jarvis)
Related Episodes:
Heysen End to End - Fastest Known Time
Terry Cleary – Doing Something Stupid
Belinda Ryan, Vic Shaw, & Rebecca Hunt - Post Heysen
Tales From The Midpack