Helloooo everyone! Time to break the episode drought with a fresh episode. This episode is one I have putting off for a while, as this episode marks the final episode of The Athlete's Garage Podcast :( This announcement brings me some sadness and a sense of loss, but also excitement with what is to come out of this. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for being part of this podcast and this journey. And a huge thank you to all the guests who have been part of...

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Williams to talk about flexibility. Jack is a Physiotherapist, S&C coach, yoga teacher and involved in teaching and research at La Trobe University, with extensive experience in helping people achieve optimal performance. In particular, Jack has a special interest in training flexibility and has had exposure to a wide range of practices over his years. So in this conversation, Jack shares his perspective on the research as well as providing practical...

This episode is from when I was a guest on The Run Smarter Podcast by Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe. In this episode, I talk about how recreational runners can incorporate S&C into their week to achieve favourable adaptations, whilst minimising interference with running sessions and progress. Although it doesn’t need to be complex, there are some key things that runners should look out for in order to make the most of their time and effort with S&C training. Some things I talk about...

In episode 52, I sit down with ‘The Plastic Runner’ Karin Traeger to learn more about how we can give back to the planet while running. As an ultra-marathoner with a passion for preserving our planet, Karen founded The Plastic Runner, a group that runs plogging events (Jogging x picking up litter). Over the years, the group has run over 30 events across Australia and picked up over 1000kg of rubbish! Professionally, Karen is a vet for wildlife, holds a Master of Environment and a scientific...

RACING IS BACK! In this episode, Trang chats about her triathlon race over the weekend, where she achieved a race PB as well as in each of the 3 legs. From there, she goes through the three aspects that made the biggest difference in this race compared to previous ones, and how these three things are the biggest pillars to achieving peak physical performance. Enjoy! Book in for a Physiotherapy appt with Trang: https://www.healthhp.com.au/contact-us Apply for running or S&C coaching with...

The Athlete’s Garage Podcast is back for 2021! To kick off the year, I’m delighted to share my chat with Tim Crosbie about all things recreational running. In this conversation, Tim shares his experiences as a runner, coach, how the running scene has evolved over the years, how to get back into racing in 2021 and much more. Tim is a goldmine of knowledge about the world of running, and most notably, has a wonderfully deep understanding and determination to help people with what’s best for...

In the final episode for 2020, Trang shares the 5 essential steps to make 2021 your best year of performance yet. Each year, people set big goals that they want to achieve. And although goals are an important part of guiding the direction they want to go, it's only scratching the surface of what is truly required to step up to high performance. These 5 steps have been used by Trang for years and constantly prove to be extremely successful in the process of growth and achievement. So if you...

This week, I put out a poll on IG asking about injury-rates across the year. The results showed that more than 50% of the runners following me experienced at least one injury this year that affected their training.  With injury being one of the biggest and frustrating things that hold runners back, this is a timely episode that is going to be so informative for endurance athletes out there.  In this episode, I have a ripper convo with Physiotherapist Brodie Sharpe, who is the founder of The...

In this episode, I sit down to chat with Melissa Ensink aka Prana Running! Mel is a Nutritionist, Run and Health Coach, with an all-round interest in a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Over the years, Mel has run 11 marathons, the latest two being during pregnancy and 10 months post-partum, so you bet she has a lot of learnings and inspirational stories to share with us! In this conversation, Mel and I chat about her running story, managing running during- and post-pregnancy before...

Pelvic health is a topic that is often believed to be only for the elderly, or for 'someone else', meaning that pelvic health problems are not always openly talked about.  This podcast episode debunks that completely as Trang sits down with Dr Susie Gronski. Dr Susie is a Physical Therapist from the US who specialises in men's pelvic health, and has her own book called 'Pelvic Pain: The ultimate Cock Block' and a podcast 'In Your Pants'. She has had extensive experience in this field and sure...

In this bonus episode of TAG, Trang is interviewed by Melissa Ensink on the Prana Running Podcast. This conversation is a little different from what Trang usually speaks about, as she goes into more depth about her own personal journey. She shares about her own running/triathlon journey, what's next for The Motion Mechanic and why she became a vegan earlier this year. In addition, Trang and Mel talk about mindset, people's sphere of influence, the power of coaching, running technique, common...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Dr Juan Michelle Martin, who is a Physiotherapist based in Minnesota specialising in women's pelvic health. This episode is especially for the ladies, talking about how to manage the changes the body goes through during pregnancy and after childbirth, and how to train safely during this time.  Some specific topics Dr Juan goes through include what exercises to avoid during pregnancy, how soon after childbirth is it safe to start...

This episode continues from the previous episode where Trang and Dr Nicky Keay chat about hormonal health for athletes. This time, Dr Nicky digs even deeper into hormonal health for athletes and ways you can easily monitor your hormonal situation day to day. From there, Nicky goes into training considerations across a lifespan, from exploring the idea of too much training for children/adolescents, to training around the menstrual cycle during adulthood and how menopause later in life can...

In this episode, Trang sits down to chat with the expert herself, doctor Nicky Keay on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and the role hormones play in athletic performance. Doctor Nicky is an endocrinologist based in London, England. She has specialised in hormone health, energy availability and RED-S for many decades, working with all ranges of patients, from dancers to cyclists. As an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, Nicky...

In this episode, I sit down with Doctor Izzy Smith to chat about how to train like a boss while also maintaining optimal health. Izzy speaks about the health benefits of exercise, how to optimise recovery, if there are any detrimental effects of too much training, whether you should train if you're sick, training considerations around the menstrual cycle, and much more! This is a highly informative and fun chat with Izzy, and can't wait for you all to hear it. Enjoy! Timestamps3:00- Getting...

In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Stratton, Founder and Myotherapist at AIM Sports Recovery in Melbourne. Jamie has a background in Athletics, where he trained from a young age and competed at National-Level in Long-Jump. After retiring from the sport, Jamie decided to start-up AIM Sports Recovery, to help athletes with a service that he lacked while he was competing: Adequate recovery and injury-management. Jamie is now helping a wide-range of athletes, from recreational to elite, from...

Hydration can be a confusing topic. "Don't drink too much water, it will slow you down" "You can't drink too much water, it's better to be overhydrated than dehydrated" "If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated" "Overhydration can be extremely dangerous, you need to have a specific hydration plan" All of this will be discussed in today's chat about how to hydrate for optimal performance with Sports Scientist, Co-Founder and CEO of Precision Hydration, Andy Blow. As an elite-level...

In this episode, Trang sits down with Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor, Alice Baquie to chat all about Pilates. Alice has a background in gymnastics and running, and her work primarily involves treating patients and running pilates classes for all populations- From those returning from injury to high-level conditioning for physical performance. Although Pilates has historically been associated with rehab, there is a lot more to it! Pilates is a form of resistance training and can also...

In this episode, Trang sits down to chat with Pro Ultra-Runner Lucy Bartholomew.    Lucy first started doing Ultras at a young age, completing her first 100km race at just age 15. Since then, Lucy has accumulated an extensive resume of racing achievements. Most notably, becoming the World Junior Female Sky Running Champion in 2014, and not long after that, becoming the world Ultra Junior Trail Running Champion. She has also taken out 1st and set course-records in Ultra-Races all over the...

The latest #RESEARCHMONDAYS is on carbohydrate intake for endurance athletes. This is a topic that has been long hotly debated due to a wide range of research that is interspersed with highly passionate personal opinions. In this episode, Trang covers WHY carbohydrates are necessary for high performance and gives practical recommendations for carbohydrate intake for endurance athletes.   Timestamps4:52- The role of carbs as a fuel source for training12:39- Daily carbohydrate intake15:25-...

In this episode, Trang sits down with Sports Physiotherapist Steve McAdam to discuss plyometrics training for rehab and running performance. Steve has been working as a Physiotherapist for over 12 years and is currently the head Physiotherapist for Melbourne United in the NBL, so helping athletes with their rehab and to achieve more power is second nature for him! In this chat, Steve goes through the benefits of plyometrics training for athletic performance, bone health, and end-stage rehab....

This episode is of a recent interview between Trang and Isobel Ross on the Peak Endurance Podcast, where Trang speaks about strength training for endurance athletes during this 'Off-Season'.  Topics covered include how to periodise your strength training, the best types of S&C exercises, how many reps and sets you should do for different outcomes, training at home and whether or not you will bulk up from the strength training. Hopefully, this episode comes at a good time for runners and...

In this episode of #RESEARCHMONDAYS, Trang goes through the science to discuss sleep for recovery. Sleep is arguably the most important aspect of recovery. It should be planned strategically since it takes up 1/3 of a person’s life and provides such vital contribution to mental and physical function and capacity. Yet, sleep deprivation is more prevalent in athletes than in the general population, and sleep is often under-prioritised as soon as training/work/family schedules start to stack up!...