<![CDATA[Peak Performance Unplugged]]>Performance doesn’t usually break all at once.
It drifts first.

Peak Performance Unplugged explores how people stay on track under pressure — in sport, in business, and in life.

Hosted by endurance coach and author of Peak Performance Psychology for Endurance Athletes Lewis Walker, and former international athlete, business leader, and Gathimba Edwards charity founder Myles Edwards, the podcast goes beyond highlights and success stories to examine what’s really happening when things get difficult.

Each episode explores:

  • How high performers recognise when things start to drift
  • The decisions they make under fatigue, uncertainty, and pressure
  • What happens when performance goes off track
  • And how they bring it back — often stronger than before

This is not about motivation, hacks, or polished narratives.

It’s about awareness, correction, and return — when it matters most.

If you want inspiration, there are plenty of podcasts for that.
If you want clarity about how performance actually works under pressure, you’re in the right place!

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 11 May 2026 12:00:41 GMTFri, 01 May 2026 14:07:17 GMT60Lewis Walker, Myles Edwards<p>Performance doesn’t usually break all at once.<br />It drifts first.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Peak Performance Unplugged</i></b> explores how people <b>stay on track under pressure</b> — in sport, in business, and in life.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by endurance coach and author of <b><i>Peak Performance Psychology for Endurance Athletes</i></b> Lewis Walker, and former international athlete, business leader, and Gathimba Edwards charity founder Myles Edwards, the podcast goes beyond highlights and success stories to examine what’s really happening when things get difficult.</p><p></p><p>Each episode explores:</p><ul><li>How high performers recognise when things start to drift</li><li>The decisions they make under fatigue, uncertainty, and pressure</li><li>What happens when performance goes off track</li><li>And how they bring it back — often stronger than before<p></p></li></ul><p>This is not about motivation, hacks, or polished narratives.</p><p>It’s about awareness, correction, and return — when it matters most.</p><p></p><p>If you want inspiration, there are plenty of podcasts for that.<br />If you want clarity about how performance actually works under pressure, <b>you’re in the right place!</b></p>serialLewis Walker, Myles Edwardslewiswalker.performance@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 2: The Evergreen Kev Campbell]]>In Episode 2, we sit down with Scottish endurance athlete Kev Campbell, a runner whose rise over the last few years has been built not on shortcuts, hype or overnight success, but on relentless consistency, discipline and the ability to stay on track when life becomes difficult.

In this conversation, recently crowned Scottish 5K Road Champion Kev opens up about balancing elite performance with work, family life and constant travel, the lessons learned through setbacks and injury, and the routines and mindset that have helped him steadily build towards the top level of endurance sport.

This is a conversation about resilience, patience, self-regulation and what it really takes to keep moving forward over the long term.

This is Peak Performance Unplugged.

Key Topics:

  • Kev's background: Military discipline shaping athletic mindset
  • The importance of routine and process-driven habits in training
  • Managing training amidst work, travel, and family commitments
  • The role of patience, consistency, and long-term planning in performance improvement
  • How to adapt training and racing strategies when things go off-plan
  • The concept of flow state and racing without rigid targets
  • Avoiding common pitfalls for middle-aged athletes entering the sport
  • The benefits and integration of strength work and heat acclimatization
  • Monitoring effort: Heart rate, effort, and internal cues
  • Maintaining motivation and resilience through setbacks and injuries

Timestamps:

  • (00:01) - Introduction to Kev's impressive athletic achievements
  • (01:03) - Kev's approach: staying consistent and sticking to basics
  • (03:31) - Managing family life and training
  • (07:29) - Military background and late entry into running
  • (08:16) - The value of consistency over shortcuts
  • (09:47) - Mindset: Discipline, routines, and process focus
  • (10:41) - Importance of routine, food, and planning when traveling
  • (13:16) - Training solo vs group
  • (14:33) - Dealing with uncertainty and adapting to life's unpredictability
  • (16:57) - Learning patience from military experience and injury recovery
  • (20:34) - Training alone for effort consistency and race preparation
  • (23:09) - Managing early morning sessions and travel challenges
  • (25:08) - Internal monitoring: Heart rate, effort, and coach input
  • (28:34) - Acceptance and flexibility in training and racing
  • (29:45) - Flow states and their effects on performance
  • (33:17) - Long-term goal setting and avoiding unrealistic predictions
  • (34:42) - The importance of doing your best and letting race unfold
  • (36:03) - The value of internal cues over rigid pacing targets
  • (39:11) - Navigating setbacks and injuries with resilience
  • (44:52) - The role of mindset and recovery strategies in longevity
  • (47:36) - Incorporating sauna for heat acclimatization
  • (49:08) - Balancing work, family, and running: Practical tips
  • (52:54) - Race week nutrition and carbohydrate loading strategies
  • (56:26) - Effort management during training and racing, fueling strategies
  • (58:19) - Advice for older athletes: Avoiding overtraining and maintaining consistency
  • (1:01:30) - Strategies for mental resilience during long races
  • (1:03:15) - Insights on balancing life and training
  • (1:05:00) - The importance of support networks
  • (1:07:20) - Future goals and upcoming races
  • (1:09:45) - Closing thoughts and advice for aspiring runners

 

]]>8e0af5dc-4de3-4c22-a11b-bb6f80ef1382Thu, 07 May 2026 10:51:57 GMT<p>In Episode 2, we sit down with Scottish endurance athlete Kev Campbell, a runner whose rise over the last few years has been built not on shortcuts, hype or overnight success, but on relentless consistency, discipline and the ability to stay on track when life becomes difficult.</p><p>In this conversation, recently crowned Scottish 5K Road Champion Kev opens up about balancing elite performance with work, family life and constant travel, the lessons learned through setbacks and injury, and the routines and mindset that have helped him steadily build towards the top level of endurance sport.</p><p>This is a conversation about resilience, patience, self-regulation and what it really takes to keep moving forward over the long term.</p><p>This is Peak Performance Unplugged.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics:</b></p><ul><li>Kev's background: Military discipline shaping athletic mindset</li><li>The importance of routine and process-driven habits in training</li><li>Managing training amidst work, travel, and family commitments</li><li>The role of patience, consistency, and long-term planning in performance improvement</li><li>How to adapt training and racing strategies when things go off-plan</li><li>The concept of flow state and racing without rigid targets</li><li>Avoiding common pitfalls for middle-aged athletes entering the sport</li><li>The benefits and integration of strength work and heat acclimatization</li><li>Monitoring effort: Heart rate, effort, and internal cues</li><li>Maintaining motivation and resilience through setbacks and injuries</li></ul><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><ul><li>(00:01) - Introduction to Kev's impressive athletic achievements</li><li>(01:03) - Kev's approach: staying consistent and sticking to basics</li><li>(03:31) - Managing family life and training</li><li>(07:29) - Military background and late entry into running</li><li>(08:16) - The value of consistency over shortcuts</li><li>(09:47) - Mindset: Discipline, routines, and process focus</li><li>(10:41) - Importance of routine, food, and planning when traveling</li><li>(13:16) - Training solo vs group</li><li>(14:33) - Dealing with uncertainty and adapting to life's unpredictability</li><li>(16:57) - Learning patience from military experience and injury recovery</li><li>(20:34) - Training alone for effort consistency and race preparation</li><li>(23:09) - Managing early morning sessions and travel challenges</li><li>(25:08) - Internal monitoring: Heart rate, effort, and coach input</li><li>(28:34) - Acceptance and flexibility in training and racing</li><li>(29:45) - Flow states and their effects on performance</li><li>(33:17) - Long-term goal setting and avoiding unrealistic predictions</li><li>(34:42) - The importance of doing your best and letting race unfold</li><li>(36:03) - The value of internal cues over rigid pacing targets</li><li>(39:11) - Navigating setbacks and injuries with resilience</li><li>(44:52) - The role of mindset and recovery strategies in longevity</li><li>(47:36) - Incorporating sauna for heat acclimatization</li><li>(49:08) - Balancing work, family, and running: Practical tips</li><li>(52:54) - Race week nutrition and carbohydrate loading strategies</li><li>(56:26) - Effort management during training and racing, fueling strategies</li><li>(58:19) - Advice for older athletes: Avoiding overtraining and maintaining consistency</li><li>(1:01:30) - Strategies for mental resilience during long races</li><li>(1:03:15) - Insights on balancing life and training</li><li>(1:05:00) - The importance of support networks</li><li>(1:07:20) - Future goals and upcoming races</li><li>(1:09:45) - Closing thoughts and advice for aspiring runners</li></ul><p> </p>no01:11:0012Episode 2: The Evergreen Kev Campbellfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - Introducing Lewis and Myles: Who are we and why are launching this podcast?]]>Here we set the scene, explore why we've set this podcast up, and speak through the importance of staying on track during challenges

]]>956275a4-26d7-4c1f-b2d1-1ec6d3237e74Sat, 02 May 2026 17:18:22 GMT<p>Here we set the scene, explore why we've set this podcast up, and speak through the importance of staying on track during challenges</p>no00:38:2611Episode 1 - Introducing Lewis and Myles: Who are we and why are launching this podcast?full