The Hidden Athlete
The Hidden Athlete Podcast delves into the lives of the humble elite endurance athlete who has achieved incredible things with little or no public recognition. This Podcast will always be about the athlete and has not been developed for commercial gain. For images and further stories about our stars jump on Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast Enjoy.
Thu, July 27, 2023
Episode 95: April Drage - Ultra Endurance Cyclist
This in one unique endurance athlete. We spoke to April after recently completing the Tour Divide in 18Days23Hours, but it isn't the fact she is one incredibly talented athlete, it is her back story that makes her truly unique. April has lived her life with Autism Spectrum Disorder, spent 20 Years in social work dealing with countless crisis siuations and dealt with losing her very best friend, her mum, at a very young age. April's approach to the challenges of Ultra Endurance will put your life in the sport into perspective and also a smile on your face. Enjoy the superstar human that is April Drage. Follow her journey on Insta: @aprilawol
Thu, July 13, 2023
Episode 94: Sacha Dowell - Ultra Endurance Cyclist
Sacha recently completed the Tour Divide in 18Days 11hours coming in equal third with Texan Hannah Simon. The 2023 edition of the Tour Divide was an incredible race. 4,350km of self supported off road terrain, climbing over 60,000 vertical meters from Banff Canada to Antelope Wells on the Mexican border. Seven women broke the magical 20 Day mark and raced toe to toe from the gun which made for facinating watching. It was Sacha's first ever international Ultra race so was relatively unknown to the Global ultra cycling community, but in Australia, which is now her adopted Country, she is know as an Ultra Crazy who has accumulated almost 20 overall, first female and podium finishes in just the past 3-4 years. Enjoy the Sacha Dowell story and follow her journey from here on Instagram @sachad_ultracrazy Thanks for listening and please drop us a comment and rating to help us promote these incredible endurance athletes.
Thu, July 06, 2023
Episode 93: Steve Halligan - Ultra Endurance Cyclist
Steve Halligan is proving to be one of the worlds most durable Ultra Endurance athletes. He has been first across the line in many long distance races including the 6,200km Terra Australis. The humble Irishman also travels to all points of the globe to race against the worlds best. More recently finishing on the podium in two of the most brutal races on the calendar. The Silk Road Mountain Race and Africa's new Grand Tour, the 2,750km Rhino Run. But it is his love for the iconic 4,400km Tour Divide offroad self supported bikepacking race, where he has finished in the Top5 in every edition he has raced, that has endeared him to the global bikepacking community. His 15Day18Hour PB in the 2023 Edition started with plenty of drama but this 47yo legend of the sport just keeps finding a way to be at the pointy end and continually improving his time. There is plenty of racing left in Steve Halligan so jump on his Instagram @halligan.steve and cheer him on.
Fri, May 26, 2023
Episode 92: Kellie Emmerson - Ultra Runner & 5xNational Representative
Kellie Emmerson is one of the most resilient and consistent Ultra Endurance athletes on the planet. In this episode the 3xNational Long Course Trail Running Champ, 5xAustralian World Champs Representative talks about what it takes to bank almost 40 Marathons and 30 100km+ races around the globe...whilst still being a mum of two young boys. After 12 years of Elite competition this superstar of Ultra Running doesn't look like slowing down any time soon. Enjoy the wonderful story of Kellie Emmerson and please follow her journey on Instagram @kelemmo
Thu, May 18, 2023
Episode 91: Dr Stephen Lane - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 7xNational Cycling Champion
Doctor Stephen Lane completed a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a focus on exercise nutrition and training adaptation.....he is a 7 x National Cycling Champion across multiple disiplines, Director of Human Performance Technology and has Coached professionally for over a decade. More recently he became a record breaking Ultra Endurance athlete. This episode connects the science with the outcome so look forward to some helpful tips along the way. You can connect with the Doc at hptek.com.au or on Insta @drslane
Wed, May 10, 2023
Episode 90: Abdullah Zeinab - 2022 WINNER of the 2,750km Rhino Run
The Rhino Run is a 2.750km Ultra Endurance off road cycling grand tour. Starting on the coast of the Western Cape of South Africa in Plettenberg Bay the unsupported route weaves its way up through the Northern Cape before crossing the border into Namibia before finishing in Windhoek. Riders were responsible for sourcing their own food, water, shelter and any other services along the way. South Africa's Kevin Benkenstein & Abdullah went toe to toe averaging well over 300km a day for the full 2,750km. This was one of the craziest ultra endurance feats ever. Enjoy.
Wed, January 05, 2022
Episode 89: Abdullah Zeinab - The 24hour Distance World Record Story
We shared the life story of Trans Am & Indian Pacific Wheel Race Record holder Abdullah Zeinab in Episode 55....our most downloaded episode to date. In this episode we unpack all the drama of the past two years of his 24Hour Distance World Record attempts. Expect a lot of bumps, bruises, detours, love, failure and success. At the time of making the decision to chase the record it was held by Mitch Anderson at 894km. Over the following 2 years it was bettered by Ralph Disevisont who set the new mark at 915km and then the unthinkable happened.....Christoph Strasser cracked the 1,000 barrier setting the new goal at a crazy 1,026km. To continue to follow the Abdullah Zeinab story jump on Instagram @abdullahzeinab or subscribe to the Glucose Network on Youtube.
Thu, October 07, 2021
Episode 88: BIKEPACKING RAMBLINGS with Emma Flukes & Ty Domin
The international bikepacking community and events schedule is finally awakening from its 2 year COVID slumber so we thought we would have a ramble about some of the upcoming races both close to home and abroad. Two of Australia's most experienced bikepacking athletes Emma Flukes & Ty Domin share some views and insights into current activities.
Mon, August 23, 2021
Episode 87: Matthew Falconer - 4 x Transcontinental Bike Race Ultra Endurance Cyclist
The Birdman, as he is affectionately known to all that know him, is one of the hard nuts of the Ultra Endurance world. Humble by nature, Matt Falconer walks us through his life story and what it took for this 120kg chain smoker to turn his life around to become a favorite and highly respected competitor amongst his pointy end peers. This 4 x Finisher of the Transcontinental Bike Race (12th, 5th, 2nd & 20th) has plans to hit the gravel in a big way throughout 2022....check out where he is heading next. Follow Matt's story on Instagram @b1rdmn, Twitter, Strava and Facebook. And for a more detailed description of all his Transcontinental Races head to his website www.mattonabike.com Enjoy.
Wed, March 24, 2021
Episode 86: Mikel Delagrange talks Human Rights, Race & Gender Equality in Cycling
Mikel Delagrange is a Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of the Amani Project based in the Hague Netherlands. Twelve months ago the listeners of this Podcast engaged in the The Hidden Athlete Project, now known as the Masaka Cycling Club Foundation. Masaka is a small city based in a very poor region in Uganda's South and just happens to have a wealth of Cycling talent currently unseen due to poverty and access constraints. In this Episode we talk to the progress being made through our collaboration with the Amani Project and sister clubs, we talk about the barriers that remain and how we plan to navigate through those, we tall about how a relationship with Wahoo and the e-racing platform has enabled us to bring this talent to potential recruiters. All the topics accumulate up to an exciting future for our friends in East Africa and we would love the Global Cycling community to get involved. Please enjoy, share and help if possible by clinking on the below links. www.masakacyclingclub.com/donate Instagram: @teamamani Instagram: @masakacyclingclub Instagram: @africarisingcycling Instagram: @kenyan_riders Instagram: @jfc_cycling
Mon, December 14, 2020
Episode 85: James Hayden - 2 X Winner 4,000km Transcontinental Race
James Hayden is a 2 x Transcontinental Race Winner (2017 & 2018) and known as one of the worlds best on/off road Ultra Endurance Cyclists racing today. James has accumulated a long list of accomplishments in a very short period of time but its his life story he shares in this episode that is particularly fascinating. The James Mark Hayden story feels like it has many chapters to come so jump in and enjoy learning about what makes this incredible endurance athlete tick and continue to follow his story @jamesmarkhayden & jamesmarkhayden.uk Enjoy.
Thu, November 26, 2020
Episode 84: Jason Hardrath - Fastest Known Time Ultra Endurance Adventure Athlete
Jason Hardrath is fast becoming one of the most fascinating Ultra Endurance athlete's on the planet. An athlete addicted to adventure and currently embarking on the crazy goal of holding 100 Fastest Known Times on some incredibly challenging routes throughout the USA. Jason spends a lot of time letting us into his world and what motivates an athlete of his quality to embark on the crazy individual challenges that rocks his world. Enjoy and you can follow Jason's story on Instagram @jasonhardrath.
Fri, November 20, 2020
Episode 83: George Mallory - Mountaineer, Rock Climber & Cyclist
George Mallory was born in South Africa and quickly set about accumulating some extraordinary achievements in the world of Rock Climbing. His famous Grandfather George Mallory the explorer & mountaineer was the inspiration behind Georges brief transition into mountaineering which included a summit of the awe inspiring Mt Everest. After immigrating to Australia George developed a training concept where he would climb the height of Mt Everest on his bike in a single day, this became an obsession both before and after his actual climb of Mt Everest. A concept that is now recognised as the Everesting phenomenon amongst cyclists the world over. Enjoy what is a very fascinating chat with an incredibly humble and extraordinary athlete.
Wed, September 16, 2020
Episode 82: Vedungi Kulkarni - Adventure Cyclist & youngest female to ride around the world.
This is an incredible story of an extraordinary young female adventure cyclist who embarked on her first super challenge navigating solo across the high passes of the Himalayas at the age of just 17. This journey then sparked an around the world 29,000km record attempt at the age of 19. Vedangi's story is truly incredible and it unfolds with an extraordinary amount of drama which highlights how special this young woman really is. Enjoy the wonderful story of Vedungi Kulkarni and please jump on and follow her world at @wheelsandwords and www.vedangikulkarni.com
Sun, September 06, 2020
Episode 81: Rob Preston - Worlds Toughest Race Eco Challenge Fiji
Rob Preston has been competing against the world's best in Orienteering, Rogaining & Adventure Racing for well over two decades. 2016 Mixed Pairs Rogaining World Champion, Member of the Australian Orienteering World Cup team for 15 years and ranked in the Top10 in Australia for 17 Years. Rob also was Captain Team Gippsland at the recent Prime Amazon Worlds Toughest Race Eco Challenge Fuji finishing an impressive third after coming from dead last. This incredibly popular and chilled Aussie hard nut walks us through what it takes to be one of the toughest endurance athletes on earth. Enjoy
Mon, May 25, 2020
Episode 80: MY BACK 40 Podcast with Steve O'Shaughnessy - Miiro Michael talks Masaka Cycling Club
A ripping chat between Canadian Podcast Host Steve O'Shaughnessy and Chairman of the Masaka Cycling Club Miiro Michael. Many of you are already heavily involved in The Hidden Athlete Project as donors so this story will be of great interest. You will certainly feel like your investment is in great hands after listening to this chat. If you enjoy the listen and would love to get involved please go to thehiddenathlete.com.au and click on the Masaka Cycling Club page for all the info you need. And please join us on the Instagram journey @masakacyclingclub
Fri, April 24, 2020
Episode 79: Jason English - 7 x 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike World Champion
Jason is Australia's most successful cyclist, with 7 x 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike World Championships, 13 x National Titles, 29 Consecutive 24Solo Wins, Mountain Bike Australia Hall of Fame, Cycling Australia Mountain Biker of the Year and we suspect there is still plenty more to come in the years ahead. Enjoy the crazy world that is Jason English and follow the rest of his journey on Insta here: @jasonaenglish and also check out both his YouTube Channel and website www.jasonenglish.com.au
Thu, April 23, 2020
Episode 78: Brooke Williams - Australian 10,000m U23 National Track Champ
Brooke Williams is an aspiring young Australian track athlete who burst on to the scene at the 2012 Zatopek track meet as a Wildcard to win the Australian U23 10,000m National Title. Brooke went on to represent Australia in Mountain Running before disappearing from Athletics. A comeback five years on lead to a near death experience which Brooke shares in detail in this short story of her life to date. Its an incredible roller-coaster ride so far with more to come as she continues another comeback and journey towards realising one last dream of representing Australia once again. You can follow Brooke Williams on Instagram @brooke_williams90
Fri, April 17, 2020
Episode 77: BIKEPACKING RAMBLINGS with Ty Domin & Lewis Ciddor
In this episode we touch base with both Ty Domin (@tydomin) and Lewis Ciddor (@overland.archive) and chat about the world of Bikepacking. How COVID-19 has impacted the 2020 race calendar, what Ty & Lewis have planned for 2020 and they also dispel some of the myths or barriers of entry for beginners entering the world of Bikepacking. Enjoy.
Wed, April 15, 2020
Episode 76: GIRO Podcast with Jordan Addison - The Hidden Athlete & Masaka Cycling Club
This was a fun chat with Jordan Addison from GIRO Podcast in the UK about all things The Hidden Athlete and Masaka Cycling Club. Jordan is a huge contributor to the Masaka Cycling Club and reached out with an opportunity to share the details of the project to Cycling Fans in the UK. You can follow GIRO Podcast on Insta here @girocycles and the Masaka Cycling Club Project here @masakacyclingclub . Enjoy.
Thu, March 19, 2020
Episode 75: Jimmy Ashby - 2020 Indian Pacific Wheel Race
If you haven't listened to the Jimmy Ashby story please jump on Ep.72. In this episode we will piece together Jimmy's race across Australia during 5,500km Self Supported Bikepacking Race the Indian Pacific Wheel Race. Note: The IPWR was cancelled half way through Day 2 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Jimmy shares his thoughts both Pre Race and Post Race with then 2nd place Matt Hill..
Tue, March 10, 2020
Episode 74: Nick Montgomery - Ultra Runner & Australian Cross Country Skier
An incredible story about a competitive elite level endurance athlete balancing his real world with a passion for smashing himself. Nick walks us through his 7 years of representing Australia in Cross Country Skiing before transitioning into the brutal world of Ultra Running. Fascinating listen. Enjoy
Mon, February 03, 2020
Episode 73: Lucy Clark - Ultra Runner & Te Araroa Trail Record Holder
Lucy recently completed a record 66 Day run along the 3,000km Te Araroa Trail from the Northern tip of New Zealand's North Island to the most Southern point of the South Island. A harsh off road route that accumulates 80,000 metres of climbing. An incredible story of an inexperienced athlete believing and chasing dreams. Enjoy
Thu, January 23, 2020
Episode 72: Jimmy Ashby - 2019 Australian Geographic Young Adventurer of the Year
At the age of just 18 Jimmy Ashby set off from Australia on what became a 39,000km adventure around the world by bike. This story is incredible humbling and a must listen for everyone not just athletes and adventurers. Jimmy shares a beautiful outlook on life that will inspire all. Enjoy.
Sat, November 30, 2019
Episode 71: UPDATE The Hidden Athlete Project - Chairman Miro Michael
The Episode brings the listeners up to speed on The Hidden Athlete Project which is based in one of the poorest regions of Uganda. For finer details please have a quick listen to Episode 65. The project is a listener funded initiative. To be part of the project please refer to the donor details here: https://thehiddenathlete.com.au/masaka-cycling-club/ or send any questions to thehiddenathletepodcast@gmail.com
Mon, November 25, 2019
Episode 70: Brad Davies - Global Adventurer & 24Solo Mountainbiker
Brad walks us through his action packed life story starting with his AFL U19 Morrish Medal Win for the best player in the league before accumulating almost 50,000km via 50 Countries by Bike. Then comes the brief 24Solo Mountainbike career that ended in three races for three podiums racing the best on the planet before closing out his elite XC MTB career racing and beating some of the worlds best Euro World Tour riders at the 1,400km Croc Trophy. Hard as nails. Enjoy.
Thu, November 21, 2019
Episode 69: Brodie Chapman - Australian Pro Road Cyclist
Brodie Chapman just closed out an incredible 2019 cycling season representing Australia at the World Champ's Road Race and signing a new pro contract with FDJ. This rapid rise to cycling fame has been far from the norm. Enjoy Brodie's amazing story and a little guest segment by dad Rhett.
Mon, November 18, 2019
Episode 68: Katie Visco & Henley Phillips - Ultra Endurance Runner & Cyclist
This USA Ultra Endurance couple had a dream of Running one of the worlds harshest trans-continental crossing's from Darwin Australia to Adelaide. 3,700 km self supported by bike through the Tanami Desert, isolated for weeks at a time. This is a story of human resolve paused with funny tales of characters and environmental harshness. Enjoy what is an incredible journey.
Sun, November 17, 2019
Episode 67: Beck Butler - Australian Ultra Adventure Runner
Buckle up for some serious crazy. Beck Butler can boast one of the most impressive Ultra Endurance race portfolio's amongst some of the strongest & fastest Ultra Endurance athletes. Jungle Marathon (Amazon), Marathon Des Sables (Morocco) and first Australian woman to complete the 200 mile+ destination trail races in the USA finishing Top10 in all. Plenty to share in this little chat. Enjoy.
Thu, October 31, 2019
Episode 66: Kate Bramley - Australian Professional Off Road Triathlete
After winning 4xAge Group Triathlon World Championships Kate decided to turn Pro at the age of 32 and race the very best Off Road triathletes from around the world. It didn't take long to notch up her first win in the Netherlands. A ripping human and an extremely humble athlete. Enjoy.
Tue, October 15, 2019
Episode 65: SPECIAL EPISODE - The Hidden Athlete Project
This is a special opportunity for you the listener to be involved in an exciting little project called The Hidden Athlete Project. A project very close to our hearts. Please listen for your call to action and come on the ride of your life. We promise we will make you super proud. https://thehiddenathlete.com.au/masaka-cycling-club/
Wed, October 02, 2019
Episode 64: Jason Shortis - Pro Triathlete & Ironman Australia Hall of Fame
Jason competed as a pro triathlete on the world stage for over 25 years and during that time completed over 85 Ironman distance triathlons. The man they call Shorto quickly became known as one of the toughest and more resilient triathletes on the circuit. A fascinating listen. Enjoy
Wed, September 25, 2019
Episode 63: Tom Dunn - Ultra Endurance Adventurer
What an incredible young man. At just the age of 24 Tom has already accomplished some incredible achievements, having completed the Murray River at just 19 by Kayak before navigating his way through a 3,800km river network across four States on a Stand Up Paddleboard. Yet it is his last 5,000km Self-Supported Duathlon from Cape York to Wilsons Prom that sits as his greatest disappointment to date. Find out why. Enjoy
Tue, September 03, 2019
Episode 62: Andy Van Bergen - The Innovator behind Cycling's Everesting Phenomenon
Everesting is a Cycling concept that has swept through the masses becoming one of the most sought after badge's of honour amoungst the best (and worst) hill climbers across the globe. Andy Van Bergen is the man behind the concept. Andy walks us through the history of Everesting and his personal journey leading to the creation of this incredible concept. Enjoy.
Mon, September 02, 2019
Episode 61: Jacob Fryatt - 2019 Indian Pacific Wheel Race Winner
A fascinating listen to yet another elite Plant Based ultra endurance athlete. Jacob burst onto the Ultra Endurance Cycling scene this year by winning the IPWR in a little over 15 Days. An extraordinary achievement given the unsupported nature of the 5,500km race. Enjoy listening to this incredibly humble superstar.
Sat, August 31, 2019
Episode 60: Ben Cureton - 3xOlympic Rower, Olympic Silver Medalist & Ultra Endurance Athlete
Ben Cureton is a 3xOlympian, Olympic Silver Medalist, World Champion and 8xNational Champion in the sport of Rowing. Ben is also a Sub 9hr Ironman Triathlete, Ironman Age Group Winner and has completed Kona Ironman World Champs in 9h20m. Then there is his 6th in one of the worlds hardest 50mile Ultra Running events and lastly, just finished 2nd in a 700km Ultra Cycling Challenge in Corsica. An incredible Endurance athlete. Enjoy the wild world of Ben Cureton.
Wed, August 21, 2019
Episode 59: Sam Sheppard - Australian Open Water Swimmer
Sam has won countless State & National Swim titles both in the Pool & Surf but is more well know for his Open Water Swimming achievements over the past decade, representing the Country at Fina World Champs both in the 5km & 25km. Sam also holds the record for the most Pier To Pub wins (7) and recently smashed a huge field at the 20km Rottnest Channel Swim. Plenty to talk about with this superstar. Enjoy.
Tue, August 20, 2019
Episode 58: John 'Iffy' Trevorrow - Australian Road Cycling Icon
Incredibly fortunate to sit down with this legend of Australian Road Cycling. Iffy walks us through his world including 4xNational Road Cycling Championships, 3xHerald Sun Tour Wins, 1972 Munich Olympics and a Bronze medal at the 1970 Commonwealth Games. A genuine icon of Australian Road Cycling.
Sun, August 04, 2019
Episode 57: Emily May - Fostering Hope Psychology
Emily walks us through the Emotions and Psychology of the Endurance Athlete and Adventurer. A fascinating listen as we delve in to the world of the weekend warrior and pro athlete....communities dear to her heart. We cover how these groups could use the power of the mind to enhance and manage performance. Enjoy
Sat, July 27, 2019
Episode 56: Bikepacking Ramblings with Steve Sullivan & Ross Burrage
Steve Sullivan drills host Ross Burrage about his recent finish in the 2019 Tour Divide as well as some other stuff.
Thu, July 18, 2019
Episode 55: Abdullah Zeinab - Winner 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race in Record Time
An Ultra Endurance Cyclist who burst on to the scene in 2018 by Winning the 5,500km Indian Pacific Wheel Race then backed it up with a record breaking ride in the 2019 6,800km Trans America Bike Race placing him amongst the best Ultra Cyclists on the planet. An incredible athlete.
Thu, June 13, 2019
Episode 54: Lael Wilcox - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2016 Trans Am Bike Race Winner
In five short years Lael Wilcox has become known as one of the worlds best Ultra Endurance Athletes. The overall winner of the 6,800km 2016 Trans Am Bike Race & 2015 Female Winner of the 4,400km off-road Tour Divide. This current Tour Divide record holder shares some amazing insights into the crazy world of Ultra Endurance Cycling. Enjoy
Wed, June 12, 2019
Episode 53: Josh Kato - Ultra Endurance Cyclist & 2015 Tour Divide Winner
This is an incredible tell all story of what an elite Ultra Endurance Athlete can put themselves through when in their darkest moments. Josh's description of his 2017 Tour Divide race is mind blowing. Enjoy listening to one of the most likable and humble Ultra Endurance Athletes currently still racing.
Mon, June 03, 2019
Episode 52: Ant Williams - Free Diver & Ice Diving 2xWorld Record Holder
This is an incredible story of bravery and skill. Ant walks us through the crazy world of free diving and the skill necessary to become one of the worlds best. He shares his story on becoming a 2xWorld Record Holder for an Ice Dive that reaches 75m below the surface. Insane story. Enjoy
Thu, May 30, 2019
Episode 51: Alice McNamara - 2 x Rowing World Champion & Elite Stairclimber
Alice is a multiple National and World Champion Rower who has experienced her share of adversity but what you will find fascinating is her transition into one of the worlds best stair climbers. Alice has won the Eureka Tower climb 7 times, won the Empire State Building climb in just her second start whilst in her prime as a rower. A very interesting story. Enjoy.
Mon, May 27, 2019
Episode 50: Alistair Donohoe - 6 x UCI Track & Road World Cycling Champ & 2 x Paralympian Silver Medalist
Amongst some horrific injuries and life adversity, Alistair has managed to accumulate 18 UCI Track & Road World Championship Medals including 6 Individual World Championship Gold Medals. He has also won 2 Paralympic Silver Medals and was recently awarded the 2018 Australian Para Athlete of the year.....all by the age of 24.
Mon, May 20, 2019
Episode 49: Grace Thek - Australian Pro Triathlete
After turning pro just 15 months ago Grace Thek has hit the pro ranks in impressive style...with six Half Ironman distance podiums in her first 10 Half Ironman starts. A genuine up and comer from an elite running back ground. One to watch closely. Follow Grace's journey on Insta: @gracethek
Wed, May 15, 2019
Episode 48: Nick Skarajew - Australian Single Speed Ultra Endurance Cyclist
One of Australia's most experienced Ultra Endurance Cyclists is currently preparing for one of the worlds most prestigious off-road Bikepacking races...the Tour Divide. Nick is the first ever Single Speed rider to complete the grueling Race To The Rock and Hunt1000 and was on course in the 2017 Indian Pacific Wheel Race when the sad news of Mike Halls death spread down through the competitors. Enjoy.
Thu, April 11, 2019
Episode 47: Chris Porter - Ocean Adventurer & Elite Surf Athlete
If you want to be inspired to get off the couch and squeeze the most out of life then have a listen to Chris' story. His account of an adventure around South Georgia Island with three good mates is incredible. They did it in record time and were only the third group to do so. Loved this listen.
Wed, March 27, 2019
Episode 46: Bikepacking Ramblings with Lewis Ciddor & Ty Domin
Ty & Lewis provide some insight into the world and evolution of the Bikepacking community in Australia. They walk us through their experience at the most prestigious off road Bikepacking event the Tour Divide and some more recent Australian events like VicDivide550. Enjoy.
Wed, March 20, 2019
Episode 45: Josh Young - Australian Adaptive Cross Fit Athlete
Just two years ago Josh was living a blissful life with wife Kati and two children when within moments a mountain bike accident changed his life forever. Josh walks us through his trauma and transition into becoming one of the worlds most promising elite Adaptive Cross Fit athletes.
Mon, March 18, 2019
Episode 44: Peta Mullens - 11 x National Cycling Champion Road/MTB/Track/CX
Peta Mullens has won 11 National Cycling titles across four cycling disciplines and represented the Green & Gold 6 times. No other cyclist in Australia can boast such a record. Peta walks us through how it all started on the road & track before transitioning through to become one of Australia's best Mountain Bikers representing Australia at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Thu, March 14, 2019
Episode 43: Will Walker - 2006 Australian National Road Race Champ & Pro Tour Rider
Will Walker was once Australia's most exciting road cycling talent until serious health issues ended his career. Coached by the great Dr Aldo Sassi and riding for Robobank as a pro he quickly became a dual Grand Tour rider enroute to the Tour De France....then it ended as quickly as it started. An incredible yet quite sad story of an extraordinary talent. Enjoy.
Tue, February 26, 2019
Episode 42: Brian Millett - Australian Age Group Ironman Triathlon Champion
This is a story not to miss. Brian walks us through how he dug himself out of a 20 Year Drug & Alcohol abyss to become one of Australia's best Age Group Ironman triathletes qualifying for Kona 6 times. It is a brutal account of an incredible story. Truly incredible.
Wed, January 09, 2019
Episode 41: Levi Maxwell - Australian Professional Triathlete
Levi walks us through his 2 X Ironman Age Group World Championship Wins, his Australian Duathlon Championship Win and his journey as a Professional Triathlete to date. An amazing human who has come from very humble beginnings to fight his way into the competitive world of Triathlon. Watch his career unfold closely...it will be fun.
Thu, December 27, 2018
Episode 40: Donna Rae-Szalinski - Pro Cyclist, Coach & Directeur Sportif
Donna Rae-Szalinski shares her 35 years of experience in the cycling industry in her trademark humble way. Donna walks us through an incredible Pro career that includes 3 X Tour de France finishes before sharing what it means to be a coach and mentor to some of the worlds best cyclists.
Fri, November 16, 2018
Episode 39: Stephane Vander Bruggen - Belgium Age Group Triathlon Champion
As the former Belgium Junior Triathlon Champion and Pro Triathlete, Stephane has gone on to accumulated over 70 wins as an Age Group triathlete including multiple Age Group World Championship Wins....but it his coaching that fuels his passion for triathlon, This is one durable and humble endurance athlete.
Sun, November 11, 2018
Episode 38: Lisa Jacobs - 3 X Australian National Cyclocross Champion
A superstar of Australian Cyclocross. Lisa burst on to the Road cycling scene as a super talent representing Australia at the Giro d'Italia before finding her true love of cycling in Cyclocross. 3 National Titles later and 2 X World Championships Lisa reflects on what was a pretty crazy decade as a professional cyclist.
Wed, October 17, 2018
Episode 37: Carol Cooke AM - 3xParalympic Gold Medalist & 7xWorld Champion Cyclist
Carol Cooke competed in both the 2012 & 2016 Paralympics as a Cyclist winning 3 GOLD Medals in the Time Trial and Road Race. Caz is also a 7 x World Champion but it is her incredible story of resilience that shines through as she walks us through her challenges managing MS whilst still competing as a top level elite athlete.
Wed, October 03, 2018
Episode 36: Greg Stewart - Multiple Australian Triathlon & Duathlon Champion
Greg Stewart is a legend of Australian Triathlon racing the best around the world as a pro for over a decade through the 80's & 90's against the likes of Dave Scott & Mark Allen. Greg is a 2 x Australian Triathlon Champion and a 3 x Australian Duathlon Champion but was better known for his consistency over the Ironman Distance.
Mon, September 24, 2018
Episode 35: Tash Fraser - Australian 100K & 50K Ultra Distance Runner
Now this is an incredible life story and a very special athlete. Sometimes it is more than just being the best of the best. Tash shares her journey and how she stumbled on running which essentially saved her life. An extraordinary athlete and a must listen. Enjoy.
Sun, September 23, 2018
Episode 34: Mitch Anderson - Current 24 & 12 Hour Outdoor Cycling World Record Holder
In March 2018 Mitch Anderson from Melbourne Australia broke the prestigious long standing outdoor 24 Hour cycling world record. Mitch beat the record by just 4km covering 894.35km at an average speed of 37.25kmph, an insane achievement and story. Enjoy. Check out our Instagram @thehiddenathletepodcast for pictures and more.
Wed, August 15, 2018
Episode 33: Belinda Hadden - Pro Ironman Distance & XTERRA Triathlete
Raced as a Pro triathlete for 6 years after qualifying for Kona Ironman World Championships in first attempt as an age grouper before moving on to an off road XTERRA & Cross Triathlon pro career. A very popular athlete.
Mon, August 13, 2018
Episode 32: Matt Daniels - Ultra Endurance Runner & Community Champion
This guy owns the current Guinness World Record for running 55 Marathons in 55 Consecutive Days and has also ran the 760km from Adelaide to Geelong, the 460km Canberra Anzac Ultra finishing 4th and is 230 Half Marathons into his latest crazy of running 535 Half Marathons in 535 consecutive days all in the name of a cause. Fascinating listening.
Sun, August 05, 2018
Episode 31: Zeb Walsh - Paddleboard World Champion & Ocean Adventurer
In 2013 Zeb won the 53km Molokai 2 Oahu Paddleboard World Championship then went on to become only the 5th person to complete the Single Double by winning the Prestigious Catalina Paddleboard race. Then everything went a little crazy brave when he and two mates became the fist ever to paddleboard the 300km Bass Strait before then completing the 200km crossing of the death trap Torres Strait in a carved out canoe.
Wed, August 01, 2018
Episode 30: Jaryd Clifford - Paralympian & Vision Impaired 1,500m World Record Holder
At the age of 17 Jaryd represented Australia at the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games in both the 1,500m & 5,000m track events. 12 months on he became the vision impaired World Record Holder over 1,500m in extraordinary circumstances. This is an incredible story of a driven and talented up and coming Australian Athlete. Enjoy.
Thu, July 12, 2018
Episode 29: Lewis Ciddor - 2018 4,400km Tour Divide Winner
Lewis won the self supported off road time trial in 15Days 2Hours becoming the youngest ever winner and the first Australian to win this brutal race from Banff Canada to Antelope Wells Mexico.. The Tour Divide is known to be the hardest Mountain Bike race on earth. Enjoy.
Sun, July 08, 2018
Episode 28: Kate Smyth - Olympic & Commonwealth Games Marathon Runner
This Australian Marathon Runner blew on to the running scene late in her career through very untraditional pathways. Kate ran one of Australia's all-time fastest Marathon times in 2008 of 2h28m to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics but sadly left the games in disappointment. Another incredibly humble champion.
Wed, July 04, 2018
Episode 27: Tim Spiteri - Ocean Rowing Adventurer
Tim Spiteri is a modern day Ocean Adventurer who has crossed the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans rowing self supported with a crew on 2 hour rotations 24hrs a day for up to 60 Days. These adventures covered distances ranging from 4,500km to 7,000km with plenty of life threatening drama......its a crazy old story this one.
Sun, July 01, 2018
Episode 26: Naantali Marshall - Surf Ironwoman & 6 X Pier To Pub Winner
Could this be our most resilient and humble athletes to date? Naantali Marshall was one of the quickest swimmers in Australia over 50m before transitioning into a Pro Surf Ironwomen career where she competed as Victoria's only female pro for 7 years. Naantali then went on to Adventure Racing becoming the 2014 Australasian Multisport Champion as well as winning the Pier To Pub 6 consecutive times....Naantali is now known as the Queen of the Sea.
Mon, June 18, 2018
Episode 25: Kate Penglase - Current National 24Solo Mountain Bike Champion
A veteran of 11 x 24Solo Mountain Bike races, Kate finally nails a National Green and Gold title....but it doesn't stop there. Kate is on a mission to achieve the ultimate World Title prize in one of the most unforgiving endurance disciplines. Next is Scotland and a 5 World Champs.
Sun, June 10, 2018
Episode 24: Sam Hume - 4 X Kona World Champs Ironman Triathlete
Sam has competed on the world stage of Ironman triathlon as one of the best and well known age grouper's for a decade and a half. He walks us through the world of triathlon at the highest level whilst balancing a demanding medical career and young family. A very resilient endurance athlete.
Sun, May 27, 2018
Episode 23: Tobias Lestrell - Everesting World Record Holder & 24Solo Mountainbiker
This endurance beast is widely know as a ripping fella and one of the best climbers on the planet. Tobias walks us through how he executed his current Everesting World Record and his luckless quest to beat 6 X 24Solo World Champ Jason English.
Tue, May 15, 2018
Episode 22: Ellie Pashley - Australian Marathon Runner
They call Ellie a freak, an up and coming marathon runner with huge upside yet such a humble well grounded athlete. Ellie walks us through her journey to date and cautiously shares with us her plans for what is next.
Wed, May 09, 2018
Episode 21: Paul Cuthbert - Ultra Endurance Athlete and Adventurer
Episode 21: Paul Cuthbert - How does a father of two go from their first 100km running race to multiple wins in the field in just 5 years, then claim the fastest known time on the 652km Australian Alps Walking Track (11.7 days) before transition into multi-discipline adventure racing? A down to earth chat with one amazing endurance machine.
Fri, May 04, 2018
Episode 20: Deanna Blegg - The Worlds Toughest Mudder and Elite Adventure Racer
Now this is a must listen story. Deanna Blegg would be one of Australia's all time incredible endurance athletes but it isn't her athletic ability that makes this story so amazing. This is a story of survival. Deanna has looked death in the eye on numerous occasions and she talks us through these moments in absolute detail. Wow!!!!
Thu, April 26, 2018
Episode 19: Melissa Urie - Ultra Distance Triathlete. 6xIronman Distance, 2xUltraman & 1xEpic5.
5 Ironman Distance Triathlons on 5 different Hawaiian Islands in 5 consecutive days...that is the Epic5. Melissa walks us through the relatively unknown world of Ultra Distance Triathlons and it is nuts. This athlete is as stubborn and tuff as you will find, a fascinating walk through this crazy world.
Sat, April 21, 2018
Episode 18: Steve SULLY Sullivan - 3rd 2018 Indian Pacific Wheel Race
A first time unsupported Ultra Endurance Bikepacker, this guy appears to be built for these brutal endeavor's. We unpack the race with SULLY in an attempt to understand the crazy of this underground event. Other than one brief "moment" this guy executed a near perfect race both mentally and physically.
Wed, April 18, 2018
Episode 17: Brett Bellchambers - Multiple 24Solo Single Speed World Champion
Episode 17: Brett Bellchambers - Forget race planning and power output, this is a rollercoaster of a chat where Ty attempts to step inside the head of the man who has been the face (and beard) of Aussie and international singlespeed 24hr MTB racing for the last decade.
Wed, March 28, 2018
Episode Reflection: Ross and Ty chat about all the athlete stories to date and responses from listeners.
It has been a pretty crazy few months since the launch of the Podcast. 16 Episodes, 16 incredible athletes and 7,700 listening hours. we reflect a little on each episode and thank the listeners for their support.
Tue, March 20, 2018
Episode 16: Julian Spence - Marathon and Ultra Endurance Runner
The year 2017 was an amazing year for Julian Spence breaking a 21 year old Bogong to Hotham 64km Trail Running Record as well as winning his third Great Ocean Road Marathon in a row and finally breaking his 2h20min Marathon barrier in Belgium .
Thu, March 01, 2018
Episode 15: Shaun Ryan - 282 Game AFL Umpire & 6 AFL Grand Finals
Shaun shares with us what it is like to be involved in an industry for over a decade at an elite level with very little positive feedback. So what makes this athlete so resilient?? Shaun talks us through his life and investment into meditation techniques that has enabled him to sustain long and successful career.
Wed, February 28, 2018
Episode 14: Chloe Leighton (McConville) - Pro Cyclist & Former Australian XC Skier
An amazing chat with an incredible Australian athlete. Chloe is well know by her fellow athletes as a beast of a competitor...a real team player who has experienced some horrific injury challenges. We talk to Chloe about her journey and transition from XC Skiing to the Orica-AIS Pro Cycling.
Sun, February 25, 2018
Episode 13: Seb and Beth Dunne - Ultra-endurance Bikepacking honeymooners
Episode 13: Seb and Beth Dunne - Australian Ultra-endurance bikepacking pair. These guys have raced and made their own adventures all over the world, they even spent their honeymoon on the bikes! Beth is the second fastest woman to ever complete the Tour Divide, yet the race has continued to elude Seb; after three attempts he’ll try again for a race finish this year. Find out how these two do it and listen to their experiences together, enjoying the sport they love.
Wed, February 14, 2018
Episode 12: Blake Hose - Elite Ultra Endurance Trail Runner
He has been at the elite level in Australian Road Cycling before transitioning into being the highest profile male Ultra Trail Runner racing the best of the best around the world. At the age of 25 this guy is simply a freak.
Thu, February 08, 2018
Episode 11: Ollie Kent-Spark - Road Cyclist & 2014 Melbourne to Warrnambool Winner
Ollie walks us through the crazy world of Australian Road Cycling at the elite level. His lifetime goal was to be picked up on a World Tour Roster but what eventuated was something different including a decade of downs mixed with some pretty special highs including the 2014 Melbourne to Warrnambool Win.
Tue, January 23, 2018
Episode 10: Paul Murdoch - Australian Light Heavyweight Pro Boxer
A Pro Boxer for over a decade including 34 Pro Fights for 26 Wins, 7 Losses & 1 Draw. Ranked in the top 15 in all three WBA, WBO & IBF World Boxing Bodies including a WBO World Title fight in Germany. Also fought Danny Green in a World Title eliminator after defending the PABA Title for over a decade. Paul talks at length about the crazy world of boxing...well worth the listen.
Sat, December 16, 2017
Episode 9: Richard Colman - 2 X Paralympic GOLD Medalist.
GOLD Medal Winner of the 2004 Athens & 2012 London T53 Class 800m Paralympic Games. An elite athlete for over a decade who now dedicates almost every waking hour mobilising and inspiring the disabled community.
Wed, December 13, 2017
Episode 8: Renata Bucher - XTERRA, ITU & ETU Cross-Triathlon Legend
34 XTERRA Wins in 14 different countries, 4 X XTERRA European Tour Champion & 3 X ETU Cross-Triathlon Champion over a 15 year period. The Swiss Miss is a superstar in the world of cross-triathlon and one of the most humble athletes we have spoken to. Renata talks in depth about her life as a cross-triathlete and the challenges that often come with being a high performance athlete.
Wed, November 22, 2017
Episode 7: Jesse Carlsson - Ultra Endurance Cyclist
Winner of the 2015 Trans Am as a rookie and Second in the 2013 Tour Divide also as a rookie. Jesse is now well know as one of the global superstars of Ultra Endurance Cycling and also the creator of some of the most challenging ultra cycling events in the world.
Wed, November 15, 2017
Episode 6: Ty Domin - 2017 Tour Divide Single Speed Winner & Around The World Cyclist
This free spirited athlete has so much to offer in terms attitude and approach to ultra endurance events. Ty walks up through his Around The World journey as a touring cyclist and also talks us through his recent approach to the epic Tour Divide......and hey.....this guy also served two deployments in Afghanistan.
Fri, November 10, 2017
Episode 5: Joanne King - 2 x ITU World Triathlon Champion & IRONMAN Distance Pro Athlete.
I don't believe there is a more humble champion athlete out there than Jo King. So how does Jo cope and perform against the best Australian triathletes through the golden era of Australian Triathlon as they race towards the 2000 Sydney Olympics?
Wed, November 01, 2017
Episode 4: Jackie Bernardi - 2016 Female Winner Tour Divide & Indian Pacific Wheel Race Competitor
One of the most humble and positive high performance endurance athletes on the planet. This Ultra Cyclist talks us through her incredible 2016 Sub 20 Day Tour Divide result and shares with us both the challenges and highlights of this years Indian Pacific Wheel Race.
Sun, October 29, 2017
Episode 3: Jessica Douglas - 3 X 24Solo World Champion & 3 X 24Solo Aussie National Champion
At the age of 33 Jess enters the world of Elite Endurance Mountain Biking but the journey hasn't been smooth. Jess and husband Norm share with us the challenging life and times of an elite athlete in the world of 24Solo.
Tue, October 24, 2017
Episode 2: John Jacoby - Multisport World Champion & Global Adventurer
At just 19 John Jacoby became a World Marathon Kayak Champion, three more World Kayak titles soon followed along with three Multisport World Championships but he talks of his Global Adventures with his mad mates as his most satisfying achievements. This man is hard....seriously hard.
Sat, October 21, 2017
Episode 1: Scott Nicholas - 2015 24Solo Single Speed World Champion
So how does an elite marathon runner transition to 24Solo Single Speed mountain biking and become a World Champion by beating the unbeatable King of Single Speed Brett Bellchambers? Scott Nicholas & Sarah McLeish share their journey to the ultimate goal.
Thu, October 05, 2017
The Hidden Athlete Podcast Intro
A short intro explaining our plans for the podcast.
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