Just a quick solo update on the podcast and what the next little while may look like.

Thanks again to everyone who's been listening and supporting the show.

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Why do so many runners chase harder training while overlooking the basics that actually move the needle?

In this episode, I sit down with Alison McPherson, running coach and founder of a new endurance fuel designed to reduce single use plastic in sport. We explore what it really takes to improve performance, build consistency, and stay healthy in a world obsessed with shortcuts.

Alison shares the story behind launching her new fuel product, the gap she saw in the market, and why sustainability matters in endurance sport. We also dive deep into coaching principles, breaking through plateaus, balancing training intensity with recovery, and the mindset traps that stop runners progressing.

We discuss visualization, motivation, the dangers of obsession, the role of talent versus environment, and how social media is shaping modern running culture.

This is a practical and honest conversation about performance, discipline, and building a healthier relationship with running.

Follow Alison & Dig Deep Endurance Fuel:

Instagram: @ali.mcpher

Instagram: @digdeepef

Website: www.digdeepef.com

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Contact Me: www.plantoendure.com

Instagram: @plan.to.endure

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Every climbing route you’ve ever enjoyed didn’t just appear. Someone built it.

In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Laird to explore the often overlooked world of route development and the work that goes into creating the climbs so many people take for granted.

We break down the full process of route development, from finding lines and assessing rock quality to managing risk, safety, and environmental impact. Matthew shares the technical and creative challenges behind building routes, as well as the responsibility that comes with putting something permanent into the landscape.

This conversation also dives into the ethics of route setting, the subjectivity of grading, and the legal realities of developing climbs in protected areas. We explore how community, trust, and education play a role in shaping climbing culture, and why recognition for route developers often goes unnoticed.

If you’ve ever clipped bolts without thinking about how they got there, this episode will change how you see climbing.

Follow Matthew & TABVAR:

Instagram - @matt_laird_

Instagram - @tabvar_climb

Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/tabvar/

Website - www.tabvar.org

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Contact Me: www.plantoendure.com

Instagram: @plan.to.endure

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