The Stronger Stride Podcast

187. Josh Phillips: The Mindset & Training Behind one of Australia's Best Middle Distance Runner

What does it take to become the Australian Mile Champion? 🏆

In this episode, we sit down with Josh Phillips, a Sydney-based middle-distance runner who recently claimed the national title in the mile. Josh is both and incredibly talented and hard working athlete who takes a meticulous yet sustainable approach to his training. Josh takes us behind the scenes of his training, racing, and mindset—sharing the key lessons he’s learned from competing at an elite level.

We dive into:

• The structure of his weekly training & why threshold workouts are crucial
• How he fuels his body for performance & recovery
• The mental side of racing: managing expectations & race-day mindset
• The importance of a strong coach-athlete relationship
• His shoe lineup for training & competition
• Why embracing discomfort is essential for growth

If you’re looking for insights from one of Australia’s top middle-distance runners, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to help you train and race smarter.

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