Human Endurance

• 25-Year-Old Ultra Running Phenom: Hans Troyer, Professional Ultra-Runner, 8th place at Western States 2025

  Meet Hans Troyer: the 25-year-old trail running sensation who's rewriting the rules of what's possible in ultrarunning. In just two years, Hans went from unknown collegiate runner to 8th place at the legendary Western States 100, but his journey includes a dramatic near-death experience that would have ended most careers before they started.After suffering complete kidney failure and spending two weeks hospitalized following the Black Canyon 100K, Hans didn't just come back - he came back stronger. Now he's sharing the raw, unfiltered truth about pushing human limits, from his unconventional diet of white bread and frozen pizza to his innovative training methods involving heat suits and uphill treadmills.In this episode, Hans opens up about the mental game of ultrarunning, the moment he knew he was in serious trouble during his hospitalization, and how he's learned to embrace the inevitable dark moments that define our sport. Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or just starting your endurance journey, Hans's story will challenge everything you think you know about what it takes to excel at the highest level.-- Follow Hans on Instagram: @hanstroyerFollow Hans on Strava: Hans TroyerFollow Hans on Youtube: @HansIsYoungAndFit--Follow Bruna on Instagram: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi on Instagram: @endurance_fabi

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• How to Maximize your Triathlon Training with World Class Coach with 15+ Years of Experience | Expert Series 07 | Tobias Haumann, Triathlon & Endurance Performance Coach @ Scientific Triathlon

  Tobias Haumann is an exceptional triathlon coach with over 15 years of experience and a notable athletic career. In this episode we discuss his coaching philosophy, balancing data and feel, essential nutritional and swimming advice, and personalized training approaches. Tune in to learn about the importance of sustainable training, overcoming limitations, and the future of triathlon training. Useful links:Learn more about Scientific Triathlon and book Tobias as your coachConnect with Tobias on LinkedinFollow Tobias on Instagram: @tobiashaumannFollow Bruna on Instagram: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi on Instagram: @endurance_fabiChapters(00:00) Introduction(01:12) AI x Coaches(05:28) Scientific Triathlon(09:22) Onboarding a new athlete(14:05) Principles of endurance training(21:55) Data vs Feel(27:46) Managing training load(36:47) HRV(38:42) Training Stress Score(45:44) Nutrition(50:12) Fueling for women vs men(53:28) Improving your swim(59:25) Closing advice & thoughts on the future(01:02:31) Athlete success story

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• Nutrition & Hydration for Endurance Athletes | Expert Series 06 | Vic Johnson, MPH RDN, Mountain Sports Dietitian

  Vic Johnson is a sports dietician specialising in mountain endurance athletes—from ultra runners, to mountaineers, skiers, and triathletes. Vic provides essential advice on hydration, carbohydrate intake, and the impact of diet on performance and health. We delve into the complexities of nutrition, exploring topics like glycogen stores, fat metabolism, and the differences between male and female nutritional needs. Whether you're an amateur or a pro, this episode offers valuable knowledge to help you enhance your performance and overall well-being.Chapters(00:00) Intro(00:32) What is a mountain sports dietitian(02:07) Vic's background(11:27) The building blocks of nutrition and performance(14:05) The importance of hydration(25:30) Pre-training nutrition(28:44) Fat metabolism and carb intake(34:11) Stress fractures and their relationship to diet(38:22) Periodising Nutrition, Low Carb Diets(42:32) Nutritional differences between men and women(47:49) Intermitent fasting and running performance(50:29) Plant based diets for endurance athletes(56:46) Where to begin with nutrition(59:55) Debunking a nutritional myth(01:03:51) Athlete success storyFollow us:VicBrunaFabiLean more about the Podcast and Fabi & Bruna's Coachingwww.jornadaendurance.comwww.ignitehumanendurance.com

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• 58.4km swim in 15h23min or 1:35min/100m, First person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island | Anton Ilchenko

  Anton was the first person to ever swim from New Norfolk to Bruny Island in Tasmania. He accomplished this in 15h23min with a pace of 1:35min/100m.We spoke about his journey towards this challenge, including his intense training route, cold training exposure, and performance mindset as well as about the swim in itself, of course. Tune in to learn more about swimming training and to be inspired by this great athlete with such a positive and strong mindset.Chapters:(00:00) Opening(02:51) Swimming journey(09:34) Training volume(16:57) Nutrition in training(20:01) Training routine(30:09) Cold exposure training(36:57) The 58km swim(50:20) Mindset & Mental Training(01:00:24) Hardest part about the swim(01:04:55) Arriving at the coast(01:10:06) Learnings from the swim(01:14:45) Advice for novice swimmers(01:21:32) Fire questionsFollow Anton on Instagram: @anton_ilchenkoFollow Bruna: @justbrunathingsFollow Fabi: endurance_fabi

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• Simplicity in Training is Key: How we lost our sense of feel by blindly chasing data | Expert Series 05 | Tom Fokkens-Ancery, Triathlon Coach & Founder of Sense Endurance

  In this episode of the expert series, we get the chance to talk to Triathlon coach Tom, founder of Sense Endurance Coaching. Tom has been into triathlon since more than 15 years and through time realized that chasing blindly the data can have it's negative impact to performance. Over the years, Tom moved to a more intuitive approach in coaching, focusing more on feel.Tom recently got the chance to learn from and work together with Brett Sutton, who is an icon when it comes to triathlon coaching. Brett's approach further impacted Tom in his believe that training does not need to be overcomplicated and that joy and performance can be found in the simplicity of training.Tune in to learn more about Tom's coaching philosophy and learn more about how important feel is in training.Follow Tom on IG: @senseendurance--------------(00:00) Introduction to Tom and His Journey(00:53) Tom's Philosophy on Coaching and Naming His Business Sense(02:08) Diving into Data vs. Feel in Training(10:52) Training with Brett Sutton(29:34) Applying Brett's Methods to Coaching(40:37) Understanding Easy, Moderate, Medium, Mad(42:59) Maintaining Strong Biomechanics in Long Distance Running(43:39) Training Strategies for Long Runs(47:17) Mental Strength in Endurance Training(48:31) Balancing Fun and Focus in Training(58:56) The Role of Communication in Coaching(01:03:19) Advice for Age Group Triathletes(01:08:18) Rapid Fire Questions and Closing RemarksFollow Tom on Instagram: @senseenduranceLearn more about Tom's coaching: www.sense-endurance.com

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