The Engine Room

Joining me for a new miniseries is Ryan Hoffman, and we're talking all things endurance. In this first episode we break down the purpose of every run in your program, why each session exists and how to actually use it.

In this episode, I sit down with Aidan, a qualified dietitian, to chat about all things fuelling for endurance and performance.
We dive into what good fuelling looks like for training and race day, how to balance eating for health and performance, and some simple, practical tips for everyday nutrition. Whether you’re an endurance athlete or just someone wanting to eat and feel better, this one’s packed with takeaways you can actually use.

In this episode, I chat with Danny Kennedy, a coach and podcaster with over 11 million streams. We dive into self-belief, overcoming limiting beliefs, and how to turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Ryan Hoffman is a coach, Hyrox ambassador, and all-round expert in the fitness industry. In this episode, we dive into how he first got into Hyrox, how much running you really need to do, where strength work fits in, and what to focus on with nutrition and shoes for race week. Whether you’re preparing for your very first event or looking to level up, you’ll walk away with practical tips and insights you can apply straight away.

Today I’m joined by Sophie Houghton, a fantastic runner and a qualified dietitian.
We dive into training, nutrition, and everything in between.
From fuelling for performance, to staying consistent during big training blocks, and how to feel your best whether you’re chasing a PB or just running for enjoyment.
Plenty of real, practical tips in this one.

In this episode, I chat with Jed Zimmer about the brutal four-day challenge he completed this year to raise awareness for men’s mental health, including a massive 38km swim in a single day.
 
We dive into what the challenge involved, how he trained for it, what he ate during those huge days, and what kept him going mentally when things got tough.
 
Let’s get into it.

In this episode of Built Different, we sit down with Ryan Lester, a 200+ game veteran for the Brisbane Lions and 2024 premiership player. With over 15 years in the AFL system, Ryan shares how his training, nutrition, and recovery methods have evolved throughout his career. From early lessons to what’s working now, this chat gives a raw insight into what it takes to stay at the top for over a decade.