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#155 Paul Weidersehn - High Performance Sports Physiotherapist
Paul is one of the nicest guys I have ever met and someone who I was lucky enough to work with for the last few years of my surf career being my physiotherapist.
He grew up in Thirroul just south of Sydney with a massive love for sports. Towards the end of high school and for a few years after he dedicated his life to triathlon and travelled internationally to compete. He then realised it wasn't the life he wanted to pursue and spent a few years traveling and experiencing the world.
In his mid-twenties he attended university and studied exercise science and physiotherapy. Since then he has been a physio for top-level athletes and for the last 6 years the head physio for Australia's best surfers at Surfing Australia.
We chatted about my 100km run and some tips for taking care of your body as a runner and a surfer.
A few key topics in this chat
- Growing up in Thirroul
- Triathlon
- University
- Physiotherapy
- Tips for my 100km run
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