The Enhanced Effort Podcast
Join Rodney and Chris for powerful conversations that break down the pillars of performance.
From mental resilience to training hack to everyday strategies, learn how to push boundaries and level up your life.
Featuring special guests with stories that inspire and insights that drive action.
Episode: #015 - Voluntary Discomfort
“Sleep deprivations kicked in, been going for 19-20 hours, it’s going to start to get to a point where you’re hungry, but can you really eat food, the body’s going to be sore…
…Doing physical activity like that, being uncomfortable, and pushing your body and mind, is the best way to deal with life in general.”
In this episode Rodney and Chris discuss:
The 24-hour run challenge,
Voluntary discomfort,
Nicknames and much more.
Episode: #014 - Leadership
“You don’t need to be in a senior position or have a senior position title to be a leader.
Anyone can be a leader.”
This week Rodney and Chris discuss:
The characteristics of a leader;
Who is a more effective leader between Professor X or Nick Fury;
The upcoming 24 hour run challenge and much more.
Episode: #013 - Pressure & Responsibilities
““If you’ve got a strategy there, and you believe in that strategy, stick to it, work towards it.
There are times that you’ve got to make tweaks, depending on what you’re up against, see the strategy out.”
This week Rodney and Chris discuss:
Movie vehicles and Netflix series SEC Any Given Saturday;
Working to a strategy;
The responsibility that comes with pressure and much more.
Episode: #012 - Preparation
“I’ve really broken the back of this race, hard works done, let’s just give it, just give it.
However, the maps and elevation gain that we had prior to the race was not the reality of what it actually was.”
This week Rodney and Chris discuss:
The recap of Rodney’s Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail 100km race;
Overcoming challenges during competition;
The importance of planning and preparation and much more.
Episode: #011 - Lee Valentine
“The basic principle I’ve operated on is I am a corporate athlete. So, if I look after my nutrition and I train well, I can work better.
In fact, I can be a better father, I can be a better partner, I can do all of those things if I’ve looked after myself well.”
This week we talk to business owner of Whisky & Friends and Run Rocket Run Crew Chief, Lee Valentine.
Lee shares his story on:
Ballet and the foundation it had on his approach to life;
The principles he applies to running a business;
The challenges and detail involved in crewing for Rodney’s running challenges and much more.
Episode: #010 - Joel Caine
“The Continuous Call team, they finished about an hour after me and I thought, I’m going to have a shot, I’m going to take my shot today.”
Joel shares his story on:
Pre-season training;
Having a childhood dream of commentating;
The importance of relationships and making the most of your opportunities as well as much more.
Episode: #009 - Kiana Takairangi
“I was in the gym all the time, just trying to get strong with the rest of my body and do whatever I could to keep working towards the goal of getting back on the field.”
In this episode we talk to NRLW Premiership winner and Australian Gridiron Flag Football representative, Kiana Takairangi.
Kiana shares her story on:
Her experience playing in America;
Her path to the NRLW
Her passion for coaching kids and the importance of teaching respect and discipline from an early age as well as much more.
Episode: #008 - James Brett
“There’s only so many times you can wake up on a park bench in the morning on Oxford Street with no wallet and no phone.”
This week we talk to business owner and mortgage broker, James Brett.
James shares his story on:
Life at boarding school
Living with addiction
His growth, his purpose and much more
Episode: #007 - Olivia Miley-Dyer
In this episode Rodney and Chris are joined by current servicing Australian Army Captain Olivia Miley-Dyer.
Listen to Olivia’s powerful story around:
Making a difference;
The shock of her life changing news;
Taking ownership of her recovery and much more.
This is a must listen to episode.
Episode: #006 - Create Your World
Tune in to episode #006 of The Enhanced Effort podcast powered by Run Rocket Run.
In this episode Rodney and Chris discuss:
AI - do we care for the consequences;
Motivation - why it will only get you so far;
Flipping tyres - choose your hard, and much more.
Episode: #005 - Embrace Change
Tune in to episode #005 of The Enhanced Effort podcast powered by Run Rocket Run.
Hear Rodney and Chris discuss:
Impact and working through change;
Making the most of opportunities;
Mindset around injuries and much more.
Episode: #004 - Matt Lock
On this episode Rodney and Chris sit down with guest, Matt Lock.
In 2006 a freak accident at work changed Matt’s life, however he’s determined to not let it define him.
Listen to his inspiring story of resilience, determination and pursuit to fulfil his Paralympic dream.
Episode: #003 - Michael Hartung
On this episode Rodney and Chris talk with CEO of Invictus Australia, Michael Hartung.
They discuss:
The impact of the Invictus Games;
The importance of community sport;
Resilience of Aussie Veterans and much more.
Episode: #002 - Second Thought, First Response
Tune in to episode #002 of The Enhanced Effort podcast powered by Run Rocket Run.
Hear Rodney and Chris’ thoughts on:
Intent;
AI and it’s use;
Running to finish;
Fuel and much more.
Episode: #001 - The Pilot
Hear Rodney and Chris’ thoughts on:
Digging in,
Culture,
Sleep and Rodney’s mishap,
How to start running and much more.