Media Appearances
Podcasts
OCRWC Podcast Season 2 / Episode 9 – Grit Coaching
Episode Info
With a background in Olympic running and a stellar OCR career, childhood friends Jess O’Connell & Faye Stenning decided to team up to provide comprehensive, tailored coaching to OCR athletes.
Talking about their inspiration, what it takes to set up a new business, and what they’ve faced along the way, I find out all about their joint venture.
Trulyfit Podcast: Faye Stenning
Episode Info
Welcome to the Trulyfit podcast where we interview experts in fitness and health to expand our wisdom and wealth. I’m your host Steven Washuta, co-founder of Trulyfit and author of Fitness Business 101. In today’s episode, I speak with Faye Stenning. Faye as a runner took part in the 2008 Olympic trials for the five.
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The Nitty Gritty Podcast Featured Episode:
Grip Training for OCR, featuring Porta-Hang!
Episode Info
Grip strength is absolutely essential for success in OCR. Where better to learn about grip training than the rock climbing community?! In this episode, Faye talks about how she trains her grip for OCR followed by a chat with the pros! We interview Kevin Line- seasoned climber and creator of Porta-Hang, an extremely innovative grip/strength training toy loved by the rock climbing community, and Phil Quade, pro climber and climbing photographer. We learned a ton about bullet-proofing grip in our conversation with these stars - this episode is not to be missed!
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The Nitty Gritty Podcast w/ Faye Stenning and Jessica O'Connell
Episode Info
OCR Champion Faye Stenning and Olympian Jess O’Connell, are bringing their coaching platform to the Obstacle Racing Media dysfunctional family of podcasts.
In the coming weeks, they will be providing tons of valuable information on running, strength training, OCR and more.
There’s a reason Lindsay Webster chose Grit Coaching for her strength programming in 2020!
Grit Coaching Chat #5 - Strength (Zoom Recording)
Episode Info
Grit athletes joined together to topics on strength including do's and don'ts for OCR athletes and runners in the weight room. We also discuss how to manipulate strength parameters to optimize workouts.
Grit Coaching Chat #4 - Running (Zoom Recording)
Episode Info
Grit athletes joined together to discuss topics on running including exercise physiology and how it relates to training, the uses (and failings) of heart rate zone training, running economy and form, and the aging athlete.
The Running Public Podcast
Episode Info
Coach Jess chats about what she's learned about overcoming disappointment and injuries in her career as a professional runner and Olympian, and gives tips on how to apply these skills to the Spartan community in the face of race cancellations. Faye, of course, chimes in as well!
Grit Coaching Chat #3 - Sports Nutrition (Zoom Recording)
Episode Info
Grit athletes joined together to discuss sports nutrition and fueling for peak performance.
Grit Coaching Chat #2 - Goal Setting (Zoom Recording)
Episode Info
Grit athletes joined together to discuss bouncing back from disappointment, using training as an opportunity to practice "emptying the tank", and developing mental skills from both training sessions and dealing with adversity to enhance race performance.
The Highly Functional Podcast
Episode Info
For this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Faye Stenning and Jess O’Connell. We had a great conversation about how they bring their backgrounds as athletes and their educational backgrounds into what they do as coaches when they are programming for their clients to improve performance decrease their risk of injury.
Grit Coaching Chat #1 - Zoom Recording
Episode Info
Grit athletes joined together to discuss training during Covid-19, including how to remain motivated and shift focus, how to re-frame goals and intentions, and how to stay safe and healthy. Coaches Faye and Jess shared their own experiences and coping strategies and answered questions from athletes.
Obstacle Racing Media Podcast
Episode Info
Faye Stenning, one of the best female obstacle racers around, and Jess O'Connell, an Olympian runner and record holder come on the show to discuss their platform, Grit Coaching.
Did we mention Lindsay Webster just chose them as her strength program coaches for 2020? Let's dig in!
The Shakeout Podcast
Episode Info
This week we chat with 3 elite runners who are also coaches, about the value of incorporating strength training into your running program. Jess O’Connell, Dylan Wykes and Brittany Moran each share some of their favourite exercises. Plus, they offer advice about how to make strength training a realistic part of your week. Whether you’re focusing on the track, training for an ultra marathon, or anything in between, these coaches explain why activation, strength and mobility help every runner stay healthy and perform at their best.
Reinforced Running
Episode Info
Faye Stenning and Jess O’Connell are childhood friends who grew up to be mega athletes. Faye is the most winningest female Spartan athlete in the last decade, and Jess is a Canadia Olmplyian in the 5k.
Along with their athletic accomplishments, both Faye and Jess have established themselves as high-level fitness professionals through Faye’s Kinesiology Degree and experience as a personal trainer and Jess has a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology.
They have teamed up to form a coaching company called Grit Coaching.
During the episode, we do a deep dive into Grit’s philosophy and how they are helping OCR athletes and runners with a unique approach.
In the episode, we talk about
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Why a templated coaching service is less than optimal for athletes.
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Some mental training tips that Jess and Faye use to improve their performance.
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And how to use a pre-run strength training to reduce injuries.
BeastNet Podcast
Episode Info
Today we launch our new monthly special BeastNet International Canadian edition with hosts Charity and Ryan Fick. This episode they have Spartan's winningest female athlete of the decade Faye Stenning and Canadian Olympian Jessica O'Connell. Faye and Jessica started personalized online fitness programs created by Faye and Jessica under the name Grit Coaching and came on the show to talk about it. Ryan and Charity discuss quite a few things including training for the Olympics and the Million Dollar Mile. This is a fun episode with some new voices and a different twist.
Obstacle Order Podcast
Episode Info
Welcome to Episode 102 of the Obstacle Order, You will be hard pressed to find a more qualified duo when it comes to the combination of academic proficiency and athletic prowess. Jessica O’Connell represented Canada in the 2016 olympic games in the 5000 meters and Faye Stenning is the Second best Spartan Racer in the … Continue reading E. 102 Faye Stenning and Jessica O’Connell on Grit Coaching →
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Two British Runners Scored Big Wins With Cross-Training. Here’s What They Can Teach Us
Runner's World (online), Cathal Dennehy
Runners can produce wildly successful results after cross training, whether by choice or out of necessity due to injury.
Jessica O'Connell and other top coaches share how to best integrate cross training into your training schedule.
So you have knee pain......
Article in partnership with GRD Biomechanics, Jessica O'Connell
Knee pain is one of the most common injuries for athletes and regular folk alike. In this article, we explore why the knee is so prone to injury and what to do if pain strikes.
This article is in partnership with GRD Biomechanics, an innovative company who produce the Ascend knee brace. Find them at www.grdbiomechanics.com
Mental Toughness - Enable Your True Potential
VJ Shoes blog, Faye Stenning and Jessica O'Connell
Mental skills are absolutely instrumental to peak performance. Read on to learn about how to train your brain to get the most out of yourself on race day!
Foot and ankle mobility exercises for runners
Canadian Running Magazine, Jessica O'Connell and Madeline Kelly
Foot and ankle strength is key for running-injury prevention
The five-minute full-body strength routine for runners
Canadian Running Magazine, Jessica O'Connell and Madeline Kelly
For injury prevention, strength training is key, so here's a routine that can help you keep things running smoothly
Polarized Training – An effective and scientifically sound method of training for endurance athletes!
VJ Shoes blog, Faye Stenning and Jessica O'Connell
Is your training holding you back from your highest potential? Can you achieve more with a simple but effective change to your training?
Read more on how you can super charge your workouts and get more from each effort!
12 Hacks That Will Make Cold-Weather Running Less Miserable
Self Magazine, Cindy Kuzma
Running in cold weather during the winter seems terrible: The footing is slippery, icicles can gather in your eyelashes, and your frozen fingers fumble with your GPS watch. When snow drifts and cold wind howls, the last thing you may want to do is head outside for a few miles.
Faye Stenning's #1 Secret to Success in OCR
Spartan Training, Siobhan Colgan
Introducing our new OCR training and fitness columnists Faye Stenning and Jessica O'Connell
Get Out There Mag, Ron Johnson
When Get Out There decided to run a column on training for obstacle course racing (OCR), we went straight to a Canadian legend, Faye Stenning, one of the top competitors of all-time, who held the number one ranking in the world in 2016.