VOOM Performance Podcast
Welcome to VOOM Performance – the podcast exploring the people, stories, and ideas shaping endurance sport and outdoor adventure.From nutrition, health, and performance to diversity on the trails, race director insights, and inspiring athlete journeys, we speak to experts, athletes, and industry leaders to uncover what it takes to perform at your best.Whether you're training for your next event, seeking new challenges, or simply passionate about the outdoors, VOOM Performance delivers practical advice, fresh perspectives, and inspiring conversations to fuel your next adventure.
The Fastest Human Ever Across the Alps: Sophie Grant on 28 Days, No Sleep, and Beating Both Records
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What happens when you stop putting a limit on yourself?
Four hours' sleep a night, 40 degree heat, wildfires closing the trail in front of her. And somewhere in the middle of it all, the fastest human being, man or woman, ever to cross the Alps on foot.
In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, record-breaking ultrarunner and coach Sophie Grant joins Mel Berry to talk through her extraordinary Via Alpina Fastest Known Time: 2,000km, eight countries, and the equivalent of climbing Everest from sea level...
Run Forever: Damian Hall on Building a Training Philosophy That Lasts
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Can you run forever?
For record-breaking ultrarunner, coach and author Damian Hall, the answer is yes, if you train smart, respect your body and think long-term.
In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, Damian shares his approach to coaching and training philosophy, drawing on more than two decades of competing at the highest level of ultra-distance running, including the notoriously brutal Barkley Marathons, and years spent coaching runners of all abilities toward their own goals.
This is a practical, thoughtful conversation about how...
Running, Sobriety & Mental Health: Allie Bailey's Journey from Addiction to Ultra Running
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Can running change your life?
For ultra runner, coach and author Allie Bailey, the answer is yes, but not in the way most people think.
In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, Allie shares the remarkable story of how running became the first step on her journey out of alcoholism, depression and addiction, and how sobriety transformed not only her life but also the way she approaches endurance sport and coaching.
This is an open, honest and deeply moving...
Tackling Gut Issues in Ultra Running with Sabrina Pace-Humphreys
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Can gut issues derail years of training?
For many endurance athletes, stomach problems are one of the biggest performance limiters, and even the most experienced ultra runners aren't immune.
In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, we sit down with ultra runner, author, speaker, and co-founder of Black Trail Runners, Sabrina Pace-Humphreys, for an honest conversation about the reality of racing when your nutrition plan falls apart.
After battling severe nausea during races including Ultra-Trail Snowdonia and UTMB, Sabrina...
Understanding Athlete Nutrition: Insights from Renee McGregor
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Discover key insights on athlete nutrition from expert Renee McGregor, including common fuelling mistakes, recovery strategies, body composition myths, and practical advice for improving performance and long-term health.
Episode Overview
Why do so many athletes struggle with nutrition despite understanding its importance?
In this episode of the VOOM Performance Podcast, we sit down with sports dietitian and eating disorder specialist Raini McGregor to explore the complex relationship between nutrition, performance, recovery, and athlete wellbeing.
Drawing on more than two decades of experience...
