Pushing The Limits

Chris Dorris is a Master Mental Toughness coach who has work with thousands of athletes over the past three decades and also many hugely successful business people and corporations. His hard hitting, no BS, tough talk approach really gets results and his insights are mindblowing quite literally. He is the author of a number of internationally published books and a sought after speaker. One of his mantras is Success = Clarity + Courage + Discipline and he describes real world ways we can improve our thinking, "Decide" we are going to change and become whatever we envision. You can connect with Chris at www.christopherdorris.com where you can access his courses, books, coaching and much more    We would like to thank our sponsors  Running Hot - By Lisa Tamati & Neil Wagstaff If you want to run faster, longer and be stronger without burnout and injuries then check out and TRY our Running Club for FREE on a 7 day FREE TRIAL Complete holistic running programmes for distances from 5km to ultramarathon and for b

Pursuing your passion takes a lifetime of dedication. Sometimes, you might feel that you’re not reaping what you sowed. But the road to success is neither easy nor short. Many successful people needed to work hard and ceaselessly for years before getting a breakthrough in their careers. In this episode, Anne Audain shares her incredible journey as a runner. Throughout her career, she broke many records, won many races, and inspired many significant changes in the sport. Even back then, when there were fewer opportunities for athletes to earn money and go pro, she was able to break the norms and earn a living with her passion. Learn how Anne triumphed over all the obstacles and made history as an athlete, and as a woman. If you want to learn more about Anne’s incredible journey and be inspired to set out on your pursuit of greatness, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover how running became a professional sport. Find out how Anne overcame challenges

This week Lisa shares her best tips for running trail races.  Tips on running uphill, tip for the downhill, hydration and electrolytes, nutrition.  Getting the best shoes, blister prevention, mental tactics and more  A must listen to episode if you want to shortcut your path for running success.  We would like to thank our sponsors Pushing the Limits - Ultimate Body Transformation programme. If you want to transform your body, transform your mind and your life in 2019 check out Lisa' revolutionary new program. The Programme provides not only customised workout routines for the time poor (5 x 30 min a week)  made especially for you and your specific goals but also customised meal plans with simple recipes that are easy to follow, complete with shopping lists. Take all the hard work out of thinking what the best exercise is for you and what to eat. All the heavy lifting has been done for you.  This programme takes all the guess work out of your training and your eating. Head over to www.lisatamati.com Running H

Marathon is a tough challenge. There will be days when you wonder whether the early morning runs, the sweltering heat, and the pressure to win are all worth it. Yet, despite the odds, charity runners still put on their running shoes, hoping to transform the lives of people in need. Without a doubt, completing a marathon is an amazing feat. However, doing it for a good cause always elevates the experience. In this episode, Andrew McCrory talks about his journey running across New Zealand to raise funds for kids with cerebral palsy. He describes the obstacles he faced during the marathon and shares how he overcame them. Finally, Andrew offers advice to those considering undertaking such amazing feats for a good cause. If you’re interested in running for a cause, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand how running can help advance a noble cause. Get advice on how to cope with the effects of long-distance running. Find out how Andrew overcame hurdles,

BRODIE SHARPE is a Melbourne based physiotherapist who specialises in training and treating runners.  He has an incredible knowledge base on all thing running and how to build strength to avoid the most common injuries, how to recover if you are injured and much more  You can find Brodie's podcast on all your favourite podcast apps, his show is titled "Everyday Running Legends" and his website  www. breakthroughrunning.com.au   We would like to thank our sponsors Pushing the Limits - Ultimate Body Transformation programme. If you want to transform your body, transform your mind and your life in 2019 check out Lisa' revolutionary new program. The Programme provides not only customised workout routines for the time poor (5 x 30 min a week)  made especially for you and your specific goals but also customised meal plans with simple recipes that are easy to follow, complete with shopping lists. Take all the hard work out of thinking what the best exercise is for you and what to eat. All the heavy lifting has been

No one is exempt from ageing, and with aging comes diseases and sickness. Decreased performance and cell production also occur because of this phenomenon. Lifestyle changes may be inadequate to help your body function properly. Over the past years, longevity science has been evolving, with the emergence of several anti-ageing supplements in the market. However, the body may not absorb these supplements effectively enough to slow down the effects of ageing. In this episode, Dr Elena Seranova explains how the ageing process works. She details how to use supplements, complemented by lifestyle changes, to reverse ageing. She also shares how NMN can be coupled with TMG to create the ultimate longevity supplement. There’s no one supplement to optimise your health, but good habits and lifestyle changes are integral to having a longer and healthier life! If you want to learn how to reverse ageing through supplements and lifestyle changes, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to t

Dr Paul Wood has had a very colourful life. At age 18 and having just lost his mum he was on a path for disaster, a drug addict and entrenched already in a criminal underworld. One night a drug dealer tried to molest him and the young Paul reacted violently and caused the death of this man. He had just days before lost his mother and had been the victim of sexual abuse in his childhood and so his reactions were beyond what the situation called for. He was convicted and would spend the next 11 years in jail, most of it in the high security unit at Paremoremo but this is where the story gets interesting. Instead of living the predictable criminals life, Paul eventually got the chance to study while inside and this changed him and his destiny. He was the first inmate in NZ to come out of prison with a Doctorate to his name. Since then he has completely turned his life around and continues his work in helping others escape their own mental prisons.  He discusses the need for more emotional literacy especially amo

Our idea of a healthy lifestyle consists of farm-fresh produce, vegetable-rich diets, and regular exercise.  But good nutrition goes beyond the diet and workout programs influencers show on social media. As people we all struggle with different ailments and have different genetic makeups, it is essential to practice critical thinking before jumping onto the latest diet trends. Attractive as their promises may appear, what might be right for one person may not be right for you.  In this episode, Dr Mikki Williden shares the importance of having the right balance with regard to nutrition and delves into common misconceptions about diet and lifestyle. Dr Mikki details the strategies to optimise your health, especially during these trying times.  Nutrition isn’t just about limiting calories  but more about eating the right foods.  If you are looking to start your journey to a healthier you or if you want to learn more about the science of nutrition, this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should l

Nicola (AKA Gus) Benzie is a mild mannered accountant by day and wild ultramarathon running queen by weekend and night. I met Gus 4 years ago when she was training to run her first half marathon, she joined our coaching family and we have seen her go from being a rather self concious, lacking in confidence, slightly overweight middle aged lady with asthma who kept getting repeated injuries and many setbacks to becoming a fully fledged ultramrathon running Queen who conquers 100 mile mountain ultramarathons and multi day stage races. From half  a marathon to a 100 miles in 3 years. Wow. Her story is inspiring and you will leave this interview feeling like "just maybe I could do that too"   We would also like to thank the sponsors of this show.  The North Face - Premier Outdoor equipment specialists who have been kitting out adventurers around the world for the past 50 years.  Specialists in trail running gear - Check out their full range at www.thenorthface.co.nz Running Hot Coaching:  The online training plat

For years, there have been long-standing debates on what aspects of our food cause obesity. Most healthcare guidelines advise us to follow a high-carb, low-fat diet. But recent findings of nutrition research reveal that this way of eating is not the most effective method to lose weight, nor does it prevent chronic illnesses. And instead of leading a healthy lifestyle, we are eating ourselves to death. In this episode, Prof David Harper joins us to share the benefits of keto on our health. He also explains why the high-carb, low-fat diet doesn’t work and how it ironically leads to weight gain and diseases. Finally, he shares tips on what to eat to start a healthy lifestyle and how keto can help us achieve this purpose.  Check out this episode and find out the benefits of keto and which diet could help you lead a healthy lifestyle and help prevent chronic illnesses.   Get Customised Guidance for Your Genetic Make-Up For our epigenetics health programme, all about optimising your fitness, lifestyle, nutrition an

  - Have you struggled to fit in training with your busy lifestyle? - Maybe you are an absolute beginner and don't know where to start or perhaps you have done a few races but keep having motivation or injury troubles?   - Or maybe you have been running for years but the huge mileage you used to do is not bringing the results and you don't know why.   - Do you want to beat last years time or finish at the front of the pack?     Lisa and Neil discuss the facets of a good training system and how to apply them, what factors will give you longevity in the sport and how to avoid the most common pitfalls and mistakes.    Lisa and Neil share their backstory and what led them to co founding Running Hot Coaching.    They give insights into their back story, the mistakes they made, the lessons they learnt and the gems of wisdom discovered on the way.   With a combined 45 years experience running the worlds toughest endurance events and coaching hundreds of athletes from around the world Lisa and Neil h

Cancer is one of the most terrifying things to happen to anyone. Not only that, cancer treatments are always in a rush to remove tumours, making you think that this is the only way. Clinical practice is years behind clinical research, and there are now additional and alternative ways to boost your health and treat cancer.   The research can be difficult to understand and read through, especially when you’re in the thick of cancer. Our guests today share their newest project — a documentary all about the metabolic approach to cancer with researchers and cancer thrivers all in one place! In this episode, Maggie Jones shares how her experience with cancer became the inspiration for CanceRevolution. She credits both traditional therapy and metabolic therapy as the key to treating her condition and prolonging her life. Brad and Maggie hope that their documentary can reach people and spread the word about the metabolic approach. Don’t just blindly follow doctors who won’t have the time to do research for you. Inste

The key to living a long and happy life is taking care of your body. Regular exercise and a proper diet contribute significantly to your overall health. That’s why it’s essential to learn about nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, and fats to identify the type of food that your body needs. With the proper diet and exercise, you will find yourself feeling better, stronger, and faster than ever. Joining us in this episode of Pushing the Limits is Professor Tim Noakes, a published author and researcher of science. He shares his realisations about the effects of a high-carbohydrate diet and how lessening it can improve performance and health. He also discusses the importance of drinking water when you’re physically active. Through his research, Professor Noakes has changed many people's approaches towards their diet.  If you want to learn more about how you can strengthen your body and live healthily, this episode is for you!  Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Find out how hu

Everyone knows Lisa loves Ultramarathon running and with a career in extreme sports spanning 25 years she's knows a thing or two about the good side and the not so good side to the sport and shares in this candid podcast all the pros, the benefits to mind and body but also the much less talked about downsides and risks so you can mitigate those and have fun on the trails, mountains, roads and deserts.   Ultramarathon running Pros & Cons Timestamp:   Pros  0:44 Telemers, longevity, flow 8:00 The mental side of ultramarathon 12:50 Ancestral aspect 14:25 Average age is high 16:02 why women excel in ultra running 17:15 Teaches us to face fear & anxiety 18:20 Community   Cons 19:32 can be dangerous & Time-consuming 22:00 body damage  23:30 Burnout  24:30 Stress 27:11 Injuries 29:13 burning muscle mass 31:15 lung situation   We would like to thank our sponsors:   Running Hot - By Lisa Tamati & Neil Wagstaff If you want to run faster, longer and be stronger without burnout and injuries then check out

Marathon des Sables, also known as MdS or the Sahara Marathon, is a seven-day ultramarathon of 250 kilometres in the Sahara Desert. It’s one of the toughest foot races, and its 2021 edition is considered the toughest with around a 50% dropout! In this episode, Hazel Harrison joins us to recount her experience leading to and during the marathon. Ultramarathons are already tough, but with people coming out of lockdowns, it became even more challenging! Hazel shares her success was in being able to ask for help, staying resilient and learning to listen to her body. If you want to learn more about running your best in an ultramarathon, then this episode is for you!   Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover Hazel’s journey to the Marathon de Sables and how she stayed firm in her decision despite the cancellations. Understand how the marathon was even more challenging since it took place during a pandemic. Learn valuable lessons from Hazel’s Marathon de Sables experience!   Get

We have all done it.. set out all excited on a new training regime or nutrition plan then become derailed by something, lost our way, fell off the proverbial bandwagon.  In this episode Ultra Endurance Athlete Lisa and Exercise Scientist Neil Wagstaff give their greatest tips for staying motivated, changing the stories running in your head, getting past limiting beliefs and changing your moods and emotions so you can stay focussed and reach those long held dreams  We would like to thank our sponsors   Running Hot - By Lisa Tamati & Neil Wagstaff If you want to run faster, longer and be stronger without burnout and injuries then check out and TRY our Running Club for FREE on a 7 day FREE TRIAL Complete holistic running programmes for distances from 5km to ultramarathon and for beginners to advanced runners.   All include Run training sessions, mobility workouts daily, strength workouts specific for runners, nutrition guidance and mindset help Plus injury prevention series, foundational plans, running drill

At least at one point in our lives, we will all experience body pains and headaches. However, did you know that these may be signs of a vitamin deficiency? Around 60-70% of Americans are calcium and magnesium deficient. We may be vitamin deficient and not even notice it! That's why it's vital to be tracking biometric markers.  Tracking biometric markers and our nutrient levels can be a challenge because of the need to go to clinics regularly for blood tests. Fortunately, there’s a new technology that can help you check your biometric markers in the safety and comfort of your own home. In this episode, Miray Tayfun discusses how Vivoo can track biometric markers at home. Vivoo can monitor your hydration, liver and kidney functions, Vitamin C, magnesium, and more.  Don’t wait until symptoms start. Stay on top of your health with constant awareness! If you want to learn more about tracking biometric markers, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Learn ho

How to develop mental toughness for sport business and life Developing mental toughness is an underrated skill in, not only sport performance, but in business and for overcoming life's many challenges and obstacles. With the right mindset and approach you can achieve more than you ever thought possible. Professional adventure athlete Lisa Tamati who has over 25 years experience racing in the worlds toughest endurance races, takes you through her top tips on developing the right mindset and mental toughness in sport and high performance. Such things as: how you perceive the upcoming challenge how to tap into your parasympathetic nervous system to control your physiology how to deal with failure how to deal with fear. Includes advice for coaching athletes and putting positive frameworks around each experience -good or bad and how to build on success. For more inspirational and educational training and mindset videos or for specialised personalised coaching plans for achieving your sporting goals please visit us

Getting a disease is inevitable; no one is exempt from it. Some people are fortunate enough to be cured of their illnesses. However, some diseases and conditions do not have cures, such as cancer.  In a pandemic-stricken world, a deeper understanding of our immune system is crucial now more than ever. The body's immune system is the body's primary defence against sickness and disease. By learning the inner workings of our body, we can help support and prepare ourselves to fight cancer and keep ourselves healthy.  In this episode, Dr Elizabeth Yurth shares her knowledge on the effects of cancer and viruses on our immune system. She talks about alternative approaches based on scientific evidence that goes hand in hand with traditional cancer treatments, ranging from spermidine to vitamin D and zinc. Become pre-emptive and preventive when it comes to your health! Get ahead of diseases through early diagnosis.  If you want to learn more about how you can help your immune system fight cancer and other diseases, th

So much about the world remains unknown. What lies in the ocean’s depths, the composition of outer space, life after COVID — these are all questions yet to be answered. However, we can discover different solutions for many unresolved problems using critical thinking. We need to stop looking for answers today and look forward; we need to seek the art of the possible. In this episode, Dr Joe Dituri draws from his research and experience to discuss hyperbaric oxygen therapy, space travel, and the right approach to battling COVID. One might think that it takes an advanced academic degree to tackle these concerns and mysteries. However, in the episode, we’ll learn that qualifications aren’t all there is to it. Finally, he shares how research and studying can unlock doors to a whole world of possibilities. Tune in if you want to learn more about harnessing the art of the possible.    Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand more about hyperbaric oxygen therapy and oxygen toxicit