Blake is a strength and conditioning coach, sport scientist for Adelaide United FC, and someone who quietly spent eight years grinding toward a goal most people would have abandoned long before the finish line. In this episode, Jordan and Blake go deep on what it actually takes to chase a long-term dream 196 job applications, missed birthdays, years of three-to-five hours of sleep, and a "next one" mindset that carried him through every rejection.

They cover goal-setting frameworks, why discipline beats motivation every time, the truth about training for your sport (and what most athletes get completely wrong), and why flexibility and sustainability are the real secrets to lasting results.

Blake also opens up about his charity ultra-endurance runs for the Breakthrough Foundation including a 120km effort completed with barely two weeks of training and what pushing himself to breaking point for 24 hours means to him as an ambassador for men's mental health awareness.

Whether you're an athlete, a coach, a business owner, or someone who just wants to build better habits and stop chasing the quick fix this one is for you.

Find Blake https://www.instagram.com/bash.performance/

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In this deeply personal and emotional episode of the Paths We Take podcast, I sit down with Jessie as she shares the powerful story behind her upcoming Noosa Marathon.After losing two family members to mental health struggles and suicide, Jessie made the decision to take on her first marathon not for a finish time, but to turn grief into purpose and raise awareness around mental health.

\Trigger Warning:This episode contains discussions around mental health, suicide, grief, and loss. Please listen with care and take a break if needed.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available:Australia:

Lifeline — 13 11 14

Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636

Suicide Call Back Service — 1300 659 467

https://breakthroughfoundation.org.au/

find Jessie https://www.instagram.com/jessie_kelly/

In this episode of The Paths We Take, I sit down with South Australian runner Fraser Darcy to explore the mindset, training, and philosophy behind elite-level running.

From trail ultras and mountain running championships to marathon preparation and 180km training weeks, Fraser shares the journey that took him from recreational running and climbing to competing on the world stage.

We dive into:

• How Fraser structures marathon training
• The psychology of racing and pacing
• Injury management and recovery
• Why most runners go out too hard
• The difference between trail running and road marathons
• What elite runners think about before a race
• Fueling, race week routines, and training philosophy
• Why enjoying running matters more than perfection

This conversation isn’t just about performance it’s about curiosity, discipline, resilience, and learning how to enjoy the process.

Whether you’re training for your first 5K, your first marathon, or chasing a PB, there’s something in this episode for every runner.

If you are wanting coaching then check out https://fraserdarcy.com/coaching/

Fraser has coached me for many years and still coaches me and I have had no complaints whatsoever.

You can also find him on insta https://www.instagram.com/fraser.darcy94/