GoPerform Podcast

ACL injuries can be devastating for those involved. The aim of this episode is to help individuals and their support teams understand what to expect from surgery, rehabilitation and beyond.
At GoPerform we rehabilitate large numbers of ACL injuries each year. In this episode Clinical Director Luke Anthony walks us through the journey of ACL recovery, from injury back to sport.
He answers many of the questions we typically get asked and speaks from almost 30 years of working in elite level sport with male and female athletes. This is a must listen for anyone who has experienced an ACL injury and for those supporting them.
Resources mentioned include:
https://poweruptoplay.org/
https://www.go-perform.co.uk/post-surgery-rehabilitation

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In our 3rd female athlete episode, physio Sarah Holmes and endurance runner Vinnett discuss the importance of understanding and protecting your breasts as a female athlete.
Topics covered include:

• getting to know your Cooper ligaments
• stride length reduced by a poorly fitted sports bra
• the challenges of school PE
• performance gains from getting the right fit, it's not one size fits all!

Further resources mentioned:

Treasure your chestPortsmouth Breast Health research group

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In our second female athlete episode, Sarah Holmes sat down with Elevate member Sarah Whittingham to discuss her experience of navigating the menopause whilst training and having a highly demanding job.
They discussed the peri-menopause, menopause, the many symptoms experienced and how they affect energy levels, training and work. They also covered the different options to support females experiencing peri-menopause and how exercise can assist in reducing symptoms and providing long term health benefits.
Resources discussed and recommended include:
British Menopause Society
Menopause matters
The Well HQ (especially their new book "The Female Body Bible")

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Sammy Ball (18) is a decathlete from Reading Athletics Club who currently holds the GB U20 points record in Decathlon (7870) and has a world leading total so far this year.
He sat down with Dan Buchanan to discuss his route into the sport including his strong family connection to Reading Athletics club, training full time over 10 events, and his hopes for the next 12 months including the European Championships in August 23.
We've enjoyed seeing Sammy mature and develop in recent years and it was great to sit down with him and hear him speak about his athletics career so far.
You can follow Sammy Ball on instagram: @sammy_.ball

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Jamie Butler took up running in 2008, at the time he was 21.5 stone and simply wanting to lose weight. Since then, running has become his passion. He has completed dozens of Park Runs, 45 half marathons, 11 marathons and 4 ultra's. Jamie has embarked upon all sorts of running challenges and has learnt many lessons along the way.
In this conversation with Tristan Baker he describes how the path to success is not always in a straight line, how he juggles a busy life with work and family, and how he has found the balance between enjoying time with friends and running.
This episode is packed full of helpful advice and perspectives as Jamie prepares to run London Marathon and then Chicago Marathon later on this year.
He also mentions our dear friend Jordan Norris who died last year.
"Memento Mori"
You can follow Jamie Butler's running journey on instagram by searching:
@mediumrarerunner

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