When Your Heart Fails Mid-Race | Resilience & Smart Training Calls
In this solo episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, I break down a real moment from racing where something didn’t feel right and why it turned out to be more serious than just fatigue.Mid-race, my ...
15 Apr 9min
From Rowing to HYROX: Training Strategies for Extreme Endurance | Mike Ellicock
Most people wouldn’t even attempt rowing around the UK.Mike Ellicock did it.In this episode, we break down what it really takes to push through extreme endurance challenges, from rowing around Britain...
8 Apr 50min
From Royal Marines to Olympic Bobsleigh: Elite Performance with Lee Johnston
Lee Johnston built his elite performance foundation as a Royal Marines Commando, then proved it works across three Olympic Games and 12 British bobsleigh championships. Now coaching international team...
1 Apr 52min
Building Resilience After Combat | Dan Holder's PTSD to Peak Performance
One of the most powerful conversations I’ve had, this one goes deep.Royal Marines commando Dan Holder reveals how military performance discipline, PTSD recovery, and extreme endurance sports converge ...
25 Mar 1h 16min
VO2 Max & Zone 2 Training | Why Your Aerobic Engine Matters More Than You Think
Most endurance athletes overlook a crucial factor that can unlock their full potential, yet many get it wrong by overtraining or neglecting personalised data that could prevent burnout. In this episod...
18 Mar 17min
Hormonal Cycles & Strength Endurance | Women's Peak Performance Coaching | Sarah Killeen
Women over 35 don't need to accept performance plateaus, they need smart adaptation. In this episode, Brian Stokes talks with women's strength and fat loss coach Sarah Killeen about how hormonal cycle...
11 Mar 28min
Training Strategies Gone Wrong: RED-S, HA & Recovery with Abi Oakman
In this episode of the No BS Performance Podcast, Brian Stokes sits down with Abby Oakman to talk about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA).Abi shar...
4 Mar 32min
Race Setbacks and Resilience | Emotional Recovery Strategies
Brian Stokes breaks down how elite athletes handle race disappointments without spiraling or ignoring lessons. In this NO BS conversation, learn the emotional management framework, performance analysi...
25 Feb 7min
