Plan To Endure is a long form podcast exploring real stories from people chasing meaningful goals, pursuing passion, or pushing through difficult challenges.
Each episode explores what it really takes to stay committed when things get hard, uncertain, or uncomfortable.
New episodes weekly.
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Just a quick solo update on the podcast and what the next little while may look like.
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3 May 2026
Why Most Runners Ignore What Actually Matters with Alison McPherson | Ep. 52
Why do so many runners chase harder training while overlooking the basics that actually move the needle?
In this episode, I sit down with Alison McPherson, running coach and founder of a new endurance fuel designed to reduce single use plastic in sport. We explore what it really takes to improve performance, build consistency, and stay healthy in a world obsessed with shortcuts.
Alison shares the story behind launching her new fuel product, the gap she saw in the market, and why sustainability matters in endurance sport. We also dive deep into coaching principles, breaking through plateaus, balancing training intensity with recovery, and the mindset traps that stop runners progressing.
We discuss visualization, motivation, the dangers of obsession, the role of talent versus environment, and how social media is shaping modern running culture.
This is a practical and honest conversation about performance, discipline, and building a healthier relationship with running.
Follow Alison & Dig Deep Endurance Fuel:
Instagram: @ali.mcpher
Instagram: @digdeepef
Website: www.digdeepef.com
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26 Apr 2026
Who Builds the Climbs You Love with Matthew Laird | Ep. 51
Every climbing route you’ve ever enjoyed didn’t just appear. Someone built it.
In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Laird to explore the often overlooked world of route development and the work that goes into creating the climbs so many people take for granted.
We break down the full process of route development, from finding lines and assessing rock quality to managing risk, safety, and environmental impact. Matthew shares the technical and creative challenges behind building routes, as well as the responsibility that comes with putting something permanent into the landscape.
This conversation also dives into the ethics of route setting, the subjectivity of grading, and the legal realities of developing climbs in protected areas. We explore how community, trust, and education play a role in shaping climbing culture, and why recognition for route developers often goes unnoticed.
If you’ve ever clipped bolts without thinking about how they got there, this episode will change how you see climbing.
Follow Matthew & TABVAR:
Instagram - @matt_laird_
Instagram - @tabvar_climb
Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/tabvar/
Website - www.tabvar.org
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Contact Me: www.plantoendure.com
Instagram: @plan.to.endure
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Jeff Bullock
Shak Ahamed
Gavin Owen
Sarah Skuce
Christopher Lough
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