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Hannah Saitch took the female win at Ironman Wales in 2022, she's notched up two top five finishes at Norseman and has qualified for Kona. She's also done some of the toughest triathlons and events in the World, from riding Wales in Day, to doing extreme triathlons. All while juggling training with her job as an anaesthetist and having adventures with her husband Matt.

You'll hear:

06:00 Hannah explains how she used to be a rower but struggled to mix rowing with training to be a Doctor, and dipper her toes into triathlon in 2008, borrowing her Father in law's bike!

09:30 How Hannah's childhood shaped her love for sport, especially for rowing.

12:00 Who was the outdoorsy one when Hannah met her husband Matt? Was it Matt or Hannah who had the huge love of the mountains and the outdoors?

13:00 Why Hannah was happy 'winging it' didn't get a coach for a few years and what made her want to get a coach to help her with her training.

16:00 How Hannah manages to train around her job as an anaesthetist, and how she juggled training in the past with tough working hours and shift patterns.

21:00 We talk about training guilt and balancing the selfishness with that sense of happiness and enjoyment too.

23:00 Why enjoyment goals are so much more important to Hannah than time goals and why enjoying the process is really crucial to her.

29:00 How Hannah ended up entered into Patagonman and what the experience was like.

37:00 Hannah talks about her progress from an average age group finish at Ironman Wales, to winning the women's race nine years later. Hannah explains why getting a coach and learning how to cycle properly were key to her success as well as working on her run.

42:00 Some of the changed that Hannah's seen in triathlon since she first started it in 2008 - the good and the bad.

43:00 What is it that makes Ironman Wales so special for Hannah?

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Hannah Saitch Instagram

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Natalie Lawrence swam competitively until she was 15, when she fell out of love with swimming, before being invited onto the development programme by British Triathlon. She competed at the World Junior Triathlon Championships and then moved to Loughborough to study and start her journey on the World Class Programme. But she soon developed an eating disorder which led her to leaving the elite set-up. But Natalie still wanted to do triathlon and got her pro license for the first time in 2011. She's since had four children, all the time staying fit between her pregnancies and competing as an age grouper. But now at 36 she's gained her pro card again and says there's nothing to lost by giving it a crack.

You'll hear:

02:00 Heather from The Lake District got in touch to talk about having a larger body in triathlon. How there is a lack of support, equipment and information out there for plus size triathletes and the struggle to find triathlon suits and wetsuits for larger bodies.

19:00 Natalie talks about her background in swimming and triathlon

25:00 Natalie says she didn't fall in love initially with triathlon, it found her. She talks about her time at Loughborough University and being part of the British Triathlon set-up.

27:00 The moment of being weighed on the scales which Natalie was "the beginning of the downwards spiral." Natalie went on to develop an eating disorder 'that was my coping mechanism, but I was in total decline.'

34:00 Developing an exercise addiction. 'If I felt like I hadn't exercised then, I'd punish myself through not eating.'

37:00 The devil Vs the angel and how Natalie felt like she had to change her mindset when she became pregnant for the first time.

38:00 Natalie talks about being a mum to four children. she had four under four at one point!

40:00 How does Natalie fit her own training and work in around being a Mum?

41:00 How Natalie can currently get away with not swimming!

45:00 Why Natalie still wanted to be in triathlon, even once she left Loughborough.

46:00 Why Natalie has decided to go pro again at the age of 36 after winning Outlaw triathlon 2023. 'I'd rather do it and get my answer because life is too short. You don't know when life is up. If I can do it and I can do it alright, I'm going to give it a go.'

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Natalie Lawrence Instagram

Natalie Lawrence coaching and athlete website

Heather Good Instagram

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Ruth Astle started triathlon in 2013 when she was working in the city. Still while holding down her corporate job, she became overall age group world champion at Kona in 2019 before turning pro. She got her first pro ironman win at Mallorca on 2021, she came 5th at the ironman world championships in 2022 in St George. 2023 has been hampered by injury but Kona remains the aim. We talk about the mental ups and downs of being a pro triathlete, the need to just switch off and the support team around her …

You'll hear:

05:00 Start of the interview with Ruth

07:00 The need to take a break, go on holiday and switch off from triathlon and remind yourself there is a bigger world out there.

11:00 Why in her mind, 2023 has been a 'sh*t show'

17:00 The guilt and pressure of being injured and not being able to show sponsors your value.

20:00 John's question: Dealing with injury. Why it's okay to take an opportunity away from triathlon and training when you're injured. 'Don't bother with one-armed swimming, just take a break.'

25:00 Sarah's question: What's Ruth's set up and support crew like in Leeds? Who is in her corner? How does she train in Leeds?

30:00 Freddie's question: How should someone in their early 20s who is into triathlon approach triathlon and divide their time?

32:00 Has Ruth's passion for triathlon changed at all since she first started it in 2023? 'Looking back, I don't think I did the best job of mixing work and triathlon when I was an age grouper, but if I had done it differently, would I have got to the point of being good enough to be able to turn pro?'

36:00 Ruth's thoughts on Ironman struggling to fill slots for Kona and how they even offered any female who had raced at Ironman Tallinn a Kona slot.

43:00 Anne's question: What's it like dating Ali Brownlee? 'It's like dating any other guy. There are good times, there are times when he is really annoying. He is a human, people might be shocked to know this, but he is a human.'

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Ruth Astle Instagram

Ruth Astle Youtube

Ruth Astle website

Tri Talking Sport website

Tri Talking Sport podcast on spotify - Helen recorded an interview with Joanne Murphy, so go and check it out when it's out!

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In 2019 John Haywood was diagnosed with two different types of cancer at the age of 45. The gym lover was told he may never be able to run again. So John brought a bike to build up his fitness. Three years later he cycled from Lands End to John o'Groats. The following year he completed Ironman Bolton, despite being knocked off his bike by a car during the cycle leg. John's message is simple, life is for living.

You'll hear:

06:00John talks about being diagnosed with a very rare form of Sarcoma in September 2019 and then Hodgkin's Lymphoma a month later. He explains how he had his first surgery at the end of 2019.

09:00 John explains how he deals with things and how he tried not to overthink things after he was diagnosed with cancer.

12:00 How did John and his wife Claire deal with the fact that she works in cancer services and knows a lot about cancer.

14:00 John talks about the moment when he was told he might not ever be able to run again after sarcoma in his ankle, which he initially thought was a bruise.

19:00 John explains how he was treated for Lymphoma with radiotherapy while he was on crutches following two operations on his ankle for the sarcoma.

23:00 John talks about some of the side effects of his initial radiotherapy, which included fatigue and how he dealt with it.

26:00 The bike purchase in May 2020 that gave John a completely new direction in life.

28:00 What made John want to ride from Lands End to John o'Groats and how he turned it into a family adventure with his wife and daughter.

31:00 How a double cancer diagnosis gave John a clarity and a perspective that he didn't previously have.

35:00 Why did John want to enter Ironman Bolton?

37:00 How John's race nearly ended on the bike leg, due to a car driver turning onto the course and hitting John.

42:00 The Cancer support network that John has set up at work with Greater Manchester Police. 'It's like being in a club that nobody wants to be a member of"

44:00 We talk about cardio Vs strength workouts and how physical activity has helped John with his mental wellbeing. And why he's so passionate about MOVE Charity.

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John Haywood Twitter

John Haywood Justgiving

MOVE Charity website

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Lizzie Richardson is a runner from North Wales. She broke the women's record for the Paddy Buckley round in 2022, previously held by Jasmin Paris. Lizzie grew up in mid-Wales, with six sisters and had a very active childhood. At University she focussed on partying rather than running. In 2018 she supported her sister doing the Bob Graham round which planted a seed that she'd like to do a round of her own one day. This is the story of a normal woman doing amazing things. PLUS ! You'll hear Helen and Lowri Bowen talking about the practical side of taking on the Pan Celtic Race, what do you take, how much training do you need to do, how much planning is involved?

You'll hear:

05:00 What her childhood was like, growing up in rural mid-Wales.

09:00 Her sister's Bob Graham round that sparked her interest in doing a round of her own one day .

11:00 Signing up for a 75mile ultra on a whim, without doing much training. she finished first woman and second overall, despite doing it after a few too many rums the night before.

16:00 How does she keep pushing herself during ultras and rounds?

17:00 Lizzie explains what the Paddy Buckley is, how it works and what her experience of doing it was like.

23:00 How much training did Lizzie do for it? You might be surprised to hear the answer to this - lower volume, including speed work. Max 80-100km a week, only just before her taper.

27:00 How did the feel the morning of taking on the Paddy Buckley round and once she had completed it? 'The night before I was in bed and I told my husband I'm not doing it, I can't do it.'

32:00 Lizzie reveals she actually found out she was pregnant the week after doing the Paddy Buckley round, and she thinks she was 6 weeks pregnant when she did it.

35:00 Would Lizzie like to do more events and running when the time is right?

37:00 Lizzie says she finds Jasmin Paris and other female running friends really inspiring about the realities of becoming and mum and running. 'sometimes you do measure yourself up against other people but everyone's experience is so different and I'm just trying to prepare my body as much as possible.'

39:00 Lizzie opens up about her struggles with performance anxiety 'I'd be sick with nerves on the start line and it definitely holds me back. I'd perform so much better in a more relaxed setting.'

44:00 Hear from Lowri Bowen and Helen as they reflect on the practicalities of taking on The Pan Celtic Race as a pair in 2023. What did they pack, how did they plan their race, what sort of training did they do?

Find out more about this week's guest:

More about the Paddy Buckley Round

Lowri Bowen on Twitter

Pan Celtic Race website

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Jess Learmonth is a firm fan’s favourite in triathlon. She swam until she was 15, but only came back to sport after taking time out to go travelling. She’d come home, was working in a supermarket and did a triathlon for charity. Little did she know how much that would change her life. Jess has gone on to become an Olympic gold medallist in the mixed relay, two time commonwealth silver medallist and World Triathlon Championship series runner up. And you can guarantee she’ll make you laugh too.

You'll hear:

How Jess is continuing to train during her pregnancy
Why her Paris Olympic dreams remain very much alive.
Why she loves coaching
Her passion for supporting people with dyslexia
How sport gave her confidence
Her go-to Lunch. It might not be what you think.
About her laid back approach to life

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Jess Learmonth Instagram

Jess Learmonth website

Justgiving link: Support and sponsor the fab 5 on their ROC journey for MOVE Charity

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Tom Davies doesn't have a particularly conventional background as a professional triathlete. He cycled around the World at the age of 19, wrote a book about it while studying for an engineering degree and combined it with cycle racing at University. But the dream of doing sport as a living never disappeared, and within four years, Tom went from doing his first triathlon to getting his professional license.

You'll hear:

05:00 Tom talks about what sparked his interest in cycling around the world as a 19 year old.

09:00 What did his Mum say when he said 'Mum, I'm going to ride around the world as a teenager?'

11:00 Tom talks about riding to Chamonix with his Dad when he was 15

13:00 Why Tom believes he's naively ambitious and why he believes you can surprise yourself with what you're capable of.

15:00 The art of moving on and why Tom didn't find it too challenging to transition from finishing his round the world ride to starting University.

17:00 The art of fitting in writing a book, while studying for a University degree and competing in bike racing. 'it was the hardest I've ever worked, probably harder than the ride itself.'

19:00 His journey from racing bikes at University to becoming a full time professional triathlete. How he fell out of love with bike racing 'it was like flicking a switch. But I still craved some sort of validation from sport and when you are at loughborough, you can feel a bit inferior if you are not at that top level.

22:00 Going from beginner triathlete to professional in 4 years and why he wants to give it a go and why he's also wanted to do sport for a living. 'Swimming, cycling and running is when I'm most happiest'

25:00 How does he survive as a new professional? He explains that his parents support him, and some support from sponsors and he is part of the TTL development team. 'Ultimately if this all comes to nothing, that's okay, I will be grateful for having had it in my life."

27:00 Tom explains further what being in the TTL Development Team involves, under Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom.

30:00 What does Tom what to achieve in the world of triathlon? 'I want to figure out a way to do this as a living. My goals for this year was to retain my pro license and get into the top 250 in the world.

32:00 Having to be patient as a new professional triathlete with limited experience in the sport.

30:00 Going into certain races knowing you're not going to win. (Yet.) How do you balance that with wanting to be the best?

37:00 Tom talks about keeping a blog and why he is so self aware. 'It's me trying to come to grips with what I'm feeling and how I'm feeling certain things and getting it down is my way of dealing with it.'

40:00 Would Tom cycle around the world again with more life experience under his belt? 'The world of ultra endurance has changed a lot since I did it. If someone said you have to cycle around the world again, I would either go a lot slower and take in as much culture as possible, or I would try to do it really fast. It would be one of those extremes." If you want to commit to something, you have to commit 100%, I don't know if pro triathlon is going to be my life for the next ten years but trying to get better is the right path for me to be on right now."

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Tom Davies Instagram

Tom Davies website

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Tom Bishop had a stellar season on the ITU circuit in 2017 and represented Team England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. But after chasing the Olympic dream for years, he made the switch to middle/long distance racing at the end of 2022. In 2023 the Leeds-based athlete finished second at Clash Miami, before wins at Challenge Puerto Varas and Challenge Wales. He feels he's finally found his happy place as a triathlete.

You'll hear:

04:00 Why 2023 is Tom's make or break year 'I want to be a professional triathlete, being on funding doesn't feel like you're a professional triathlete, it feels like you're part of a process, you're basically at their expense and I wanted to progress and give myself confidence that I'm progressing and making a career out of the sport.'

08:00 Why Tom feels more confident after leaving his short course career behind and why he now feels like a professional athlete.

10:00 Is it scary leaving the security of an elite level programme?

12:00 How does Tom's training differ now he is focussing on middle distance, compared to short distance? 'I reduced a lot of running because I was picking up a lot of niggles, and I put it all into the bike.' 'I don't do any gym, but I do some exercises as part of my morning routine and some short hill sprints.'

17:00 The ability to pick the races Tom wants to do and how he's enjoying the more

20:00 The ability of some athletes to do every distance, from short course to middle and in some cases even long distance.

24:00 Does Tom think all of the powers that be in triathlon will work together to develop one racing calendar?

26:00 Does Tom wish he had made the switch to middle distance earlier? I wish I had gone earlier, but I also don't regret trying to qualify for the Olympic Games.

27:00 What is it about the pull of the Olympic Games? How much does it dig away at you? 'I think it's something that's forced on you more than is needed. Younger kids shouldn't be made to think Olympics is the only goal and the only pathway.'

31:00 All I want to be able to is race without having anything else to worry about and that's when I get the best out of myself. It's nice to be confident in a race again.'

33:00 Tom's goals now that he is racing Middle distance and why he's torn about doing a long distance race in the very near future.

38:00 We hear about Tom's brother David who used to be a triathlete, now works full time for Huub and is an amazing runner.

42:00 You'll also hear from Marc Barrow and Ian Lloyd from Swansea Vale Tri about how they've gone from being a bunch of friends swim, bike and running to the biggest triathlon club in Wales and one of the biggest in the UK.

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Tom Bishop Instagram

Swansea Vale Tri

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This week’s episode is all about the Pan Celtic Race – a self supported bikepacking race which this year saw nearly three hundred people cycle around Brittany in North Western France, before catching the ferry to Portsmouth and then cycling to the finish line in Llandudno, North Wales. Host Helen and friend Lowri Bowen take on the shorter route as a female pair, 1700km with 16,500m of climbing, which they finished in 8 days.

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Pan Celtic Race Instagram

Pan Celtic website

Lowri Bowen Twitter

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We continue the interview with Matt Croyle and James Langford, two Strength and Conditioning coaches with British Triathlon. They answer listener questions, including how to find the time to do some S and C and how to fit it in to your week.

You'll hear:

In part 2 of the interview, I start by asking Matt what exercises people can do to help them get stronger for the bike…

00:00 Exercises that people can do to help them with their biking.

02:00 What about exercises that people can do to help with the running? Lower body exercises will be useful to help your body tolerate high forces. Focus on the foot and ankle too.

08:00 What about core work? Matt talks about the trunk, any of the muscles that are helping to support the spine. So anything that helps to keep you standing up straight. ‘You should be looking to overload the trunk’ Matt mentions how working on your back can help reduce back pain on the bike.

13:00 Do yoga and pilates help?

14:00 Nia: How do you ensure some strength and conditioning when time is tight?

16:00 John’s Question: Any tips for motivation when it comes to S and C

18:00 David asks about ‘leg day’ and how you factor it in and what it might look like. James says that building up gradually and then being consistent is really important when it comes to S and C.

22:00 Do triathletes need to be flexible?

25:00 Glutes – How can you get your glutes firing?

27:00 Matt and James explain there are different ways to go about Strength and Conditioning. Doing something is better than nothing.

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Matt Croyle Instagram

James Langford Instagram

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British Triathlon Strength and Conditioning coaches Matt Croyle and James Langford join us for the triathlete's guide to Strength and Conditioning. This is part 1 of the interview.

You'll hear:

01:00 What is Strength and Conditioning?

Optimising health around tendon, bone and immune system and that extends to sleep and recovery and then optimizing performance.

03:00 Why does S and C matter in Endurance sports and triathlon?

‘It’s our role to expose you to some loading above and beyond what you get from the three sports, so you can tolerate it, so you can endure the sport.

06:00 James says that most interactions people might have in the gym might be after an injury. What what you do in the gym comes down to the priority you need to put on it. What’s the way behind why you’re doing it? If it is ‘I want to improve my power in the bike, maybe it’s about working on your lower body’

10:00 Does the importance of S and C vary across age groups? Should people of all ages be doing it?

14:00 Why strength is important as we get older. ‘it will keep your muscle mass high and your bone density in a better place, so it will let you do what you love for a longer time.

17:00 If you’re time limited and needing to train for an Ironman, what should you be doing in the gym? James talks about the idea of micro dosing, ie do calf raises after your run before your shower, or do 3 sets of leg presses after your swim and before you head to work. Prioritise what you need to do! It’s a good approach to not overwhelm yourself!

22:00 If the gym isn’t an option, what can you do at home? Matt talks about doing drills in a warm up, low level contact with the ground, like pogos (a form of plyometric – fast ground contact)

26:00 Are there any specific exercises you can do to help get stronger for the swim? James mentions how key pull ups are for the swim.

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Matt Croyle Instagram

James Langford Instagram

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Sophie Coldwell is having her best season to date in the World Triathlon Championship Series, with her eyes firmly set on qualifying for her first Olympics. She won her first WTCS race in Yokohama finished second in Abu Dhabi. The 28 year old has come a long way since doing her first triathlon two decades ago, when she was 8 years old...

You'll hear:

About Sophie's 2023 season, with a win at WTCS Yokohama
Her thoughts about qualifying for the Paris Olympics which feels 'agonisingly close'
Visualisation - why Sophie uses it but how she hadn't visualised winning
Confidence as an athlete and what if it goes wrong Vs what if it goes right?
Training Loughborough
The power of enough and that feeling of 'what more could you have done?'
How are the chickens
Life outside of triathlon and finding that balance while trying to qualify for Olympics.

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Sophie Coldwell Instagram

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Kat Matthews doesn't need much of an introduction these days. The former Army Physiotherapist is a huge role model for so many people in the sport of triathlon. In this episode, she answers listener's questions, talks about how she has rebuilt her confidence and belief after her accident and talks about her future goals.

You'll hear:

02:00 Kat talks about how she really enjoys inspiring other people

06:30 Has Kat had any counselling after her accident? Kat says that being alone without any facts has been the hardest thing for her.

09:00 Kat talks about the PTO's Crushed documentaries (link below)

12:00 Why Kat is strongly against the word 'comeback.'

13:30 Does Kat think she is mentally strong?

15:00 Some of the little wins that Kat had along the way as she was rehabbing from her accident.

22:00 Why being able to swim again was such a big stepping stone for her. She also talks about getting back on the bike on the first time. 'Just to do swim, bike and run training was a big deal.' Getting back on my bike, I just had to do it because it's my job.'

28:00 Question from Jo: Has Kat's background as a physio been helpful?

31:00 Question from Lowri: Have Kat's ambitions' changed since her accident?

35:00 Alex and Maja: Can Kat talk about her background in running and how she is able to run so strongly? Kat also talks about pacing and being at the track.

44:00 Question from Aioefe: Training on RPE Vs focussing on the data and numbers

47:00 Question from Daniel: what are your benchmark sessions so you know you are on track with your training?

50:00 Question from Kay and Si: Kat's thoughts on Motos in races We recorded this the day after the tragic accident in Hamburg.

53:00 Question from Kaylee: Does Kat read much and what does she read?

56:00 Daniel and Holly: What's Kat's post race favourite meal?

58:00 Holly: Any tips for nerves ahead of your first ironman?

59:59 How's Kat feeling ahead of Kona 2023? I think I can do it really really well.

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Kat Matthews Instagram

Kat Matthews Crushed PTO documentary

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Mum, full-time vet and super Ultra Runner Jasmin Paris joins me on the podcast this week. Jasmin spent lots of time in her childhood in the mountains hiking. She only got into fell running after qualifying as a vet and she realised she had found her people. She famously won outright, and smashed the course record at the Spine Race in 2019, while expressing at checkpoints, as she was still breast feeding. She was the second woman to start a fourth loop at The Barkley Marathons in 2023.

You'll hear:

04:00 Interview with Jasmin Paris

13:00 Her love of the hills and the mountains and the importance of finding time for herself now that she is a Mum.

15:00 Can she still keep things fun, now that she has achieved so much?

19:00 Why does she feel so happy in the mountain? Jasmin finds that it puts things into perspective.

21:00 What's the drive to go back to things when the goal isn't necessarily to win?

23:00 We talk about a woman winning The Berkley Marathons.

26:00 How is she 'kind to herself' after a massive event? Especially in the world of family and work.

29:00 We talk about managing discomfort and pain during an ultra.

34:00 Hot cross buns Vs gels

36:00 Breastfeeding during the spine race and how she was able to achieve such an amazing feat when her first daughter was 14 months old.

39:00 Was it a big decision to do the spine race with a young daughter? How does she deal with Mum guilt?

43:00 What would Jasmin do if she had 48 hours in a day

45:00 What has Jasmin learnt from her coach Damian Hall? He is the only coach she has ever had.

50:00 Learning from yourself every time you push yourself and how it gives her confidence in other areas of her life.

52:00 What's the most random thing she has ever won in a fell race?

Find out more about this week's guest:

Jasmin Paris twitter

Jasmin Paris website

The Green Runners website

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This week find out why getting a bike fit is key to performance, how to find a saddle that works for you and you'll hear tips on how to make the most of your pedal stroke, as Helen visits the Ryan Morley Cycle Centre, in Wrecsam, North Wales. Plus hear from the woman who decided to do her first triathlon at the age of 71.

You'll hear:

02:00 Ryan talks about his background as a bike fitter.

05:00 Ryan describes how he found out in 2019 that he had a heart condition which meant that he could no longer exercise. ‘I lost my job at the time, it was a real, real dark time’

09:00 How Ryan got into bike coaching

11:00 Why saddles and shoes are so crucial and why the saddle pressure kit Is such a cool piece of kit (Ryan is one of a few bike fitters in the UK to have one)

13:00 What makes a good bike fit – technology, the eye and training

14:00 Could everyone benefit from having a bike fit? And why it’s worth investing in a bike fit.

19:00 Why some cyclists get pins and needles in their hands and how to reduce the issue

22:00 The pressure on the perennial region and how to reduce it.

24:00 An intro to pedal technique

25:00 Can everyone be comfortable on a saddle? What to look for? How do you find a saddle for you? Are female specific ones any good? What about bigger softer saddles? How can you actually try before you buy? What’s the best option?

34:00 Cleat position

37:00 Pedal technique

44:00 Hand position

48:00 How do you find a reputable bike fitter who you know will do a good job?

PLUS

55:00 Hear how Helen's mum Ruth got on in her first ever triathlon at the age of 71

Find out more about this week's guest:

Ryan Morley Instagram

Ryan Morley Cycle Centre website

Ruth Murray's Justgiving website for MOVE

UK Triathlon's Cheshire Triathlon (sign up to join Helen's Mum in May next year!)

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Damian Hall is a British Ultra Runner. He was winner of The Spine Race in 2023, has been on the podium at the Dragons Back and recorded a top 5 finish at UTMB. He didn't get into running until his 30s and did his first marathon dressed as a toilet. He coaches Jasmin Paris and made his debut at the Barkley Marathons in 2023. This is a fascinating conversation about the mental side of ultra running and why running makes him feel alive.

You'll hear:

06:00 Damian talks about doing his first marathon dressed as a toilet... It was for charity.

09:00 We talk about Damian being captivated by The Spine Race... Did he feel as captivated by Barkley Marathons?

12:00 We talk about the mindset of getting to a start line and why Damian doesn't get hung up about spreadsheets.

14:00 What's harder, preparing mentally or recovering mentally from a huge challenge/race. We talk about post-adventure blues and almost mourning once it's done. "I sometimes feel quite lost without it."

17:00 Damian explains what some of the side-effects are after doing something like The Spine Race (approx 3.5 days.) Including night sweats, swelling in the lower legs and feet, soreness and fatigue.

20:00 Did Damian get the post-event blues after The Barkley Marathons? Damian talks about what it's like being in the races, rather than tracking them.

25:00 How did it work out between Damian and Jasmin Paris, with Damian being Jasmin's coach... but Jasmin having previously done the Barkley Marathons and Damian not.

30:00 What has Damian learnt from Jasmin?

32:00 What has John Kelly taught Damian?

33:00 Damian gives some really interesting thoughts about whether he needs to be more angry to succeed.

35:00 Doing the media rounds the morning after winning The Spine Race. What's it really like doing that?

37:00 When Damian says 'Running makes me feel alive'. What does he mean? "Sometimes in Western Society, we are safe, life is predictable and it takes us away from our primal beings and for me I need 2-3 times a year to press those same buttons that make me feel human. There's a magnificent simplicity to it all. But that's one of the hard parts about the comedown afterwards."

43:00 What small things can we do within the endurance community to be more mindful about the planet?

45:00 Will Damian return to the Barkley Marathons?

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Damian Hall Instagram

Damian Hall website

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This week we catch up with the five women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September 2023 as part of the Inside Tri Show team. It's a unique format for a triathlon: 1500m sea swim, 50km bike, 12km mountain run, 50km bike, 1km beach run. The five women all have very different backgrounds, very busy lives and they're passionate about showing what is possible. Plus you'll find out how host Helen gets on, taking on the early season 'THE ROC Wales,' her first triathlon since a DNF at Lakesman in 2021.

You'll hear:

Find out how training is going for Ceri, Millie, Beth, Nia and Meg. You'll relate to one of them, if not all of them, in one way or another!

Juggling training and family life and mum guilt
Training around shift work
Staying motivated when you don't have a coach
Getting to grips with not being as fast as you used to be
Not being scared to take on a challenge
Worrying you'll be last
Dealing with iron deficiency anaemia
Building up the courage for sea swimming
Finding a way to make things work

Plus! How did Helen train for an early season race? what did she make of THE ROC? how was it finally racing again after the DNF at Lakesman in 2021?

Find out more about this week's guest:

Nia Meleri Instagram

Ceri Instagram

Meg Instagram

Beth Instagram

Millie Instagram

THE ROC Triathlons website

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Elisabetta Borgia was the first full time Sports Psychologist for Trek Segafredo, a World Tour Cycling Team. She works with both the men's and women's teams and is a key member of staff. As a former cyclist herself, Elisabetta has a great understanding from both the performance and psychological sides and as you'll hear in this interview, she explains why having balance in your life is key to performing, regardless of what level you are.

You'll hear:

04:00 What is sports psychology?

07:00 Why did Elisabetta go into Sports Psychologist?

09:00 How did she become a full time psychologist with Trek Segafredo and what difference does that make?

12:00 Is it harder mentally to be an elite sports person than it used to be? Athletes need to be more than just winning, they need to be characters. The biggest issue that athletes have is finding balance.

15:00 Why elite athletes have a higher percentage of mental health problems than the normal population.

18:00 Do female and male athletes have different issued that Elisabetta have to deal with? This is fascinating!! She explains why generally, women are more susceptible to burnout.

23:00 Why is balance so important to succeed, at all levels? Our energy tank is limited and we can't always take from it. Being balanced is like having a proper pace and it's under control. 'If you would like to have the peaks, you need to have the valleys." "When you feel balanced, you feel comfortable you feel like there is a good pace, you feel in control."

31:00 How do you deal with training guilt? Elisabetta encourages athletes to understand their feelings. When you feel super guilty you start to judge yourself.

35:00 How do you find mindfulness to come back to the present? "Being mindful is being able to stay in the present." If you have a racing mind, this advice is incredible.

39:00 How does Elisabetta help athletes get over a poor training session or a bad race? "It's about the process and building up confidence. Maybe it hasn't been the perfect process but it's about doing your best on the day. Acceptance is also important." Why it's important to go into a race with a plan and why a debrief is an essential element, and even in the worst performances there is something positive to take from it. What went right, what went wrong, what can be improved?

45:00 How do we deal with pre-race nerves?

52:00 Tips for dealing with post-race blues. Have a plan, know in your mind that it's going to happen and plan a recovery period.

56:00 Does she work with athletes as they come to the end of their careers?

Find out more about this week's guest:

Elisabetta Borgia Instagram

Elisabetta Borgia website

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Gruffudd Lewis is a former pro cyclist from West Wales who has turned his attention to triathlon. As a cyclist, he won numerous Welsh National titles, including National Road Race and Cyclocross Champion. He's now set up his own team, Caffi Gruff, named after the cafe-come-bike shop he owns. He's also Trainee Directeur Sportif for a cycling team. In triathlon, he was part of Kristian Blummenfelt's successful sub7 attempt. He completed his first triathlon at Ironman Wales in 2022 in 10h 43min, on very little triathlon specific training. He's keen to see what he's capable of in the world of multi-sport.

You'll hear:

08:00Gruff's background and how he got into cycling. He got a road bike when he was 15 or 16, so he could get into the nearby town from the village he lived in. He joined the local club and started time trialling. But he left it behind for a period as an older teenager, but came back to it when he was 20.

12:00 How hard is it to make a living from cycling when you're not the top cyclist in the world? 'I was just completely obsessed and I was in a massive rush to be good.' Riding for British teams as a domestic pro at the UCI continental levels, you could earn between £20-30,000 year.

17:00 Why is cycling struggling so much at the moment? Gruff says it comes down to money and people don't have hundreds of thousands of pounds they might not get anything back from.

20:30 We talk about his team 'Caffi Gruff' and why he started it up.

25:00 How did Gruff end up doing Ironman Wales for his first ever triathlon? He did 2.5 months training for it (but was very bike fit!) He talks about how he prepared for the running, having spent so much time on the bike as a professional cyclist. "I ran an hour but I knew my bike fitness would carry me through." I just to hit enter again for 2023.

30:00 We talk about the idea of individual training versus training in a group and talking goals out loud and juggling everything. 'Triathlon is easier to do than just cycling.'

32:00 How is Gruff's first year away from the professional cycling world and looking towards more triathlon races? "It's not everything, getting stuff for free. It's definitely been a change this year. The memories of the training camps are some of my favourite memories, when there's no pressure and you're not in a gutter in Belgium."

38:00 Is there anything Gruff would take from the World of cycling into the world of triathlon?

41:00 We talk about the sub7 project and how Gruff ended up getting involved with it. "It was one of the highlights of my year." "KB is one of the most ordinary blokes but he's one of the most hardworking athletes I've ever met."

45:00 Would Gruff like to try and be a pro triathlete? 'I'm definitely not doing anything now in my mid-thirties that I don't enjoy doing.'

47:00 Gruff shares his tips for descending and bike handling.

53:00 We talk doping - Gruff shares his thoughts on it.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Gruff Lewis Instagram

Caffi Gruff website

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This week's guest is Matt Ryan, the organiser of the Pan Celtic Race series. It's a self-supported bike packing race which celebrates everything to do with the Celtic Nations. Host Helen will be doing the 4th iteration of the event in the summer of 2023 as a pair, with friend and listener to the podcast Lowri Bowen. They will be taking on the 'shorter' version which sees riders cycle around Brittany, before catching the ferry to England and then cycling from Portsmouth on the south coast, to the finish line in the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales. 1700km in total. The longer version is 2,400km.

You'll hear:

03:00 Intro to Helen and Lowri doing the Pan Celtic race

25:00 Interview with Matt begins. What is the Pan Celtic race and how did it come about? And why does the bike ride evolve around the Celtic Nations of Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.

27:00 The designing of the route for the Pan Celtic Race and why it might be a bit different to your typical cycling event.

28:00 How Matt juggles his full time job as an emergency responder with running the Pan Celtic Race Series.

31:00 Matt's own interest in bikes and cycling

35:00 What's Brittany going to be like for entrants in 2023?

42:00 How does Matt do the research for the routes?

45:00 Why does the Pan Celtic Race provide a route for competitors, rather than competitors having to design their own route, like in the Trans Continental Race, for example.

48:00 Do you have to bivvy or can you stay in a BnB?

50:00 Can beginners do it?

53:00 Questions from Lowri - would Matt race it or enjoy it if he was doing it? How long do people tend to take to do the shorter and longer routes? What 3 things should you not leave at home? Passport, spare rear light, an air mat and salt tablets.

What's so good about the Pan Celtic Race Series for Matt?

What happens when the 5 year Pan Celtic plan comes to an end?

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Pan Celtic Race Series Instagram

Pan Celtic Race Series website

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Tamara Jewett comes from Toronto in Canada, she started cross training and dabbling in triathlon when she was at University. Running was her thing, but she kept on getting injured. Turns out she loved triathlon and was pretty good at it. She turned pro in 2019 and up until the Autumn of 2022, she was juggling her training with her job as a lawyer too. In 2023 she really turned heads, posting a 1.13 off the bike at IM 70.3 Oceanside….

You'll hear:

05:00 The start of the interview with Tamara, her background in sport as a child.

10:00 How Tamara's finding being a full-time pro and not having to juggle her training with her career as a lawyer. How bad days don't phase her as much now.

13:30 Tamara's mental strength and how all of the injuries she had as a youngster have helped her now. 'It makes me realise why I really like sport.'

15:00 What has made the difference between being a happy athlete and not a happy athlete.

18:00 Does she have the same deep love she had for running now for triathlon? 'swimming is my joy, cycling is my freedom, running is my spirit"

20:30 We talk about her headspace during the run at Oceanside, she says she was running happy.

22:17 How hard is racing, especially mentally?

24:30 Identifying as an athlete and the other facets of her life.

26:00 What was a typical mad week like for Tamara when she was juggling law with training?

29:00 What influence has her coach Suzanne Zelazo had on her and her training?

36:00 The progress she has made with her swim and bike over the last couple of years and if she ever studies the start lists.

38:30 Tamara speaks very openly about struggling with an eating disorder when she was younger and the psychological impact it can have and how she has been able to feel healed from it.

50:00 We talk about reading and how Tamara loves to read

53:00 Tamara explains about the Real Triathlon Squad, what it is and the aims of it.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Tamara Jewett Instagram

Tamara Jewett website

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Find out all you need to know about getting into triathlon with 3xOlympian and 2x Triathlon World Champion Helen Jenkins. Helen shares her coaching expertise and experience to explain everything from equipment to transition, nutrition to training plans. There are no silly questions! It's well worth a listen for anyone who is getting into triathlon so you can feel prepared and confident on race day.

You'll hear:

The different events you can do
What kit you need
What to wear under a tri suit
How to plan your training
What you should eat on race day
How to survive the swim
Tips on motivation
What to do when things don't go to plan
How to juggle your training when life gets in the way

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Helen Jenkins Instagram

Helen Jenkins website

Her Spirit website

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Russell Bentley is a runner from Great Britain. His marathon PB is 2h20, he also holds the Fastest Known Time for the Winter Paddy Buckley Round, despite being scared of the dark. But he oozes passion for running. Just what you need if you're a coach! And this interview is all about that passion, from finding the love of running, to saying no to Carbon shoes, from running with Kenyans to being out in the hills of Snowdonia. Whether you enjoy running or you've never quite got to grips with it, hang on in there and listen to this. Russell might just make you want to get your trainers on.

You'll hear:

12:00 How running gave Russell confidence at school

14:00 Why Russell went to Kenya as a 19/20 year old and the influence it's had on him 'the kenyans made running into some spiritual magical thing that I had never thought about before.

24:00 The importance of therapeutic runs - what they are and why you should bring them into your training

30:00 Some tips to start enjoy running and stop beating yourself up about it.

32:00 Tips for running a spring marathon

34:00 How to deal with race day nerves

35:00 The best Heckle Russell has ever had

36:00 Russell has some interesting thoughts on super (carbon plated) shoes

40:00 More on Russell's FKT Winter Paddy Buckley round. "Being in the mountains on your own for a full day strips you right down."

43:30 How Russell dealt with his fear of the dark during the night time parts of the Winter Paddy Buckley.

46:00 Tips for juggling a very physical job with trying to train. Russell worked as a builder while running at a high level for 3 years.

49:00 Dealing with getting older as a runner

52:00 Why Russell owes a 7 year old a Lambourgini

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Russell Bentley Instagram

Russell Bentley website

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Vera Ngosi-Sambrook grew up in Malawi and played football as a youngster and into her 20s. But over the last five years, Vera's life has changed, thanks to cycling. She won the first Ultra Distance Scholarship and within 6 months she went from being a leisure cyclist to completing a 2,000km self-supported bike packing race. She's passionate about getting more people into cycling from a diverse range of backgrounds and she's an absolute joy to chat to.

You'll hear:

00:00 Vera talks about growing up as a Tomboy in Malawi and what family life was like. "My childhood was full of love, full of family." And why football was the sport she got into and got on with.

03:00 How she got into cycling through her husband encouraging her to get on a tandem. When I started cycling I didn't have a bike. "It's crazy to think 5 years ago, I didn't have a bike and now cycling has become a huge part of my life."

06:00 Taking the step to join a cycling club after buying her first city bike.

09:00 How the Ultra Distance Scholarship revolutionised her life and took her from being a leisure cyclist to an ultra cyclist. Her thoughts when she won it and was faced with doing a 200km ultra race 6 months down the line. She explains how those 6 months were and how she found the whole process.

17:00 Being on the start line of the Pan Celtic race, having 2,000km ahead of her. If she slept in BnBs or in a bivvy. If she went into it thinking 'I need to cycle x amount each day,' the times she wanted to quit and how she felt closing in on the finish line.

26:00 Post-event blues - how she dealt with it and planned around it.

32:00 Don't compare yourself to others on the start line of a race.

33:00 The work Vera's doing to get a more diverse range of people on bikes.

36:00 How Vera's life has changed due to cycling - she is leaving a comfortable job and knows she will survive. It's far more than sport.

38:00 Going back to Malawi and cycle touring in her home country. 'I learnt so much, I went to places that are inaccessible normally by car.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Vera Ngosi Sambrook Instagram

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Kate Waugh was crowned World U23 Triathlon Champion in 2022. It was the culmination of years of hard work - she did her first triathlon at the age of 7 or 8 and has been racing internationally since she was a youngster, becoming European Junior Champion in 2017 and also runner up World Junior Champion behind Taylor Knibb that same year. She was based in Leeds for University but made a switch to Paulo Sousa's international squad for the 2023 season.

You'll hear:

06:00 Kate Waugh's sporty background as a kid - she did gymnastics and used to love riding her bike with her Dad and Grandad.

12:00 How Kate got into triathlon as a youngster and how she remembers she had a competitive spirit when she was a child. She also talks about how she balanced triathlon and her school work "I still wanted to be a teenager when I was younger and my mum encouraged me to have a balanced life." "I had to be very disciplined."

17:00 How does she find balance these days?

18:30 Kate talks about her 5 years in Leeds, having had a year out before Uni and then doing a degree in Psychology.

21:00 We talk nerves and pressure and expectations on Kate - she was European Junior Champion in 2017. Does she feel pressure to succeed? "It's only been the last few years, but if I overthink it, I then race rubbish." "You want to prove constantly that you're worth the investment, but if you let that all build up inside you, it never ends well. The result will be what the result will be."

26:00 Why Kate has moved from Leeds to Paulo Sousa's squad - living abroad and away from home and training and racing in a squad environment.

29:00 Paris Olympics "I'm going to go for it now, but it's going to be super tough."

31:00 We touch on language learning and being competitive on Doulingo :)

35:00 When did Kate realise she could be an elite triathlon and what are her goals in the sport?

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Lucy Byram is a young British professional middle distance triathlete from Yorkshire. She got into sport from a young age, doing everything from gymnastics to football but it was running and triathlon that she and her twin sister really loved. It was when she went to University in Leeds that she really threw herself into triathlon. She progressed through the squads while she was doing her Law degree and concentrated on short course racing. It was only in 2021 when she entered the British Middle Distance championships, and won, that she decided to get her pro card.

You'll hear:

22:00 About her sporty childhood and doing lots of sport with her twin sister and why they were so encouraging of each other.

23:00 Talks about the influence 2012 Olympian Lucy Hall had on Lucy and her sister.

26:30 The decision of going to Leeds was a big factor in choosing to go to Leeds Beckett Uni. We talk about what it's like being part of the triathlon scene in Leeds.

28:30 Why she lacks a bit of self belief with her triathlon.

29:30 Juggling a degree in Law with doing triathlon at a high level at University.

31:00 Why she decided to give professional racing a go after winning the British Middle Distance Championships in 2021 and then trying to race as much as possible in 2022 to gain experience. She talks about how Lucy Hall took her under her wing.

34:30 What happened at Challenge Wales when Lucy stopped to help a male competitor... And still went on to win.

36:30 How the rest of her 2022 panned out

40:00 We talk about nerves and competitiveness and the atmosphere on a start line.

43:30 Triathlon in Yorkshire, what is it like and why is it such a good place to live and train?

45:00 Does she work as well as train? How does she make it work financially? And what are her hopes for 2023?

46:30 Why she still wants to learn more about racing and why she's trying to figure it out.

48:30 Why she finds trying to make a living the hardest part about being a professional triathlete.

50:30 Is Ironman on the cards at some point?

Find out more about this week's guest:

Lucy Byram Instagram

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Paulo Sousa is a High Performance Coach who works with the likes of Paula Findlay, Taylor Spivey, Summer Rapperport and World Under 23 champion Kate Waugh. He has built his elite squad over the years, but his path into coaching is an unusual one. He studied mechanical engineering at University in Portugal, doing a Masters and then a PhD. And it was while he was at University that he got involved with the triathlon team. And that's how it all started...

You'll hear:

09.30 Paulo talks about how he decided to go into High Performance Coaching, rather than a career in academia. He mentions why Modern Pentathlon wasn't for him.

15:30 Did he always want to go into High Performance and the elite side of coaching?

18:00 Given Paulo's different path into Elite Coaching, what does he think makes a good coach?

20:00 The worst moment of the interview. Paulo picks me up on mentioning the N word within 10 minutes.

22:00 How do you you build an elite squad of athletes? "Bull sh*t can only go so far."

26:00 We talk about the age group World vs the elite world and the 'bullsh*t that comes with it.'

28:00 Keeping things simple Vs Keeping things fresh

32:00 We talk about time constraints for Age Groupers and why it requires a different approach to elite training, but a simple approach works.

33:00 Who's in Paulo's team? And what does a team approach mean within his squad?

36:00 Working for a federation Vs Going out on your own and having your own squad away from National Federations.

40:30 Paulo talks about Chelsea Sodaro becoming Ironman World Champion in 2022. Sodaro went to Paulo when she first moved to triathlon from running.

44:00 Paulo talks about his athlete scholarship programme and why is didn't work out. "Taking risks and not being afraid of failing is a big part of high performance."

46:00 We talk about elite athletes and making money Vs being an influencer and why prize money needs to be greater. 'This low prize money has pushed the sport into this niche where these athletes cannot make a living just from being incredible athletes. Winning races is not enough."

50:00 How does Paulo cope when he feels like he has failed his athletes?

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Inside Tri Show tries hard to share the stories of male and female athletes, from the world of triathlon and beyond. But you'll often notice more men than women lining up at races, from local triathlons to full distance events, men often out number women. So in this special episode, we're celebrating all things women in triathlon and some of the projects trying to get more women involved in the sport.

You'll hear:

You'll meet the 5 women who'll be making up the Inside Tri Show team of women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September.

Plus hear from Fund Her Tri UK, the charity trying to get more women on triathlon start lines.

And how the idea of doing an Ironman grew into something so much bigger, from 10Ironwomen.

Find out more about this week's guests:

Fund Her Tri UK

10 Ironwomen

THE ROC Triathlons see you in Wales in May and September!

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Mel Nicholls is one of a kind and despite three strokes in her early 20s, Mel has vowed to never stop dreaming big. She has represented Great Britain at two Paralympics in para athletics, switched to Para cycling before setting her eyes on a 3rd Paralympics in Paris, this time in Para triathlon. Mel has hand-cycled around the Faroe Islands, from Lands End to John O'Groats as well as all around Great Britain. Her passion and enthusiasm for life is infectious.

You'll hear:

06:30 Mel talks about her background, her love for the outdoors as a child and how watching the Beijing paralympics inspired her to find out what she could do in sport after her second stroke.

08:30 Within 15 months of starting wheelchair racing, Mel was competing around the world. She got an unexpected call-up to the London Paralympics a month out and took part in her first international event at the Games. She continued to Rio on the track and then took a step back to focus on marathons and longer distance. 'Seeing where I could go with the marathon was exciting'

10:30 How she got into hand-cycling and para cycling.

12:30 The move to Para Triathlon and how she got into that, despite ultra cycling being her absolute passion. How she ended up on the start line of a triathlon.

18:30 The pressure she put on herself in her first triathlon. And how she ended up doing a World Series Paratriathlon race in Swansea as her second ever triathlon. 'I'd do one more she said.' And then from there she got involved in the British Paratriathlon team.

26:30 Balancing her need and thirst for adventure with being on a high performance programme and the different pressures.

31:30 We talk a bit about the Pan Celtic race - Mel was the first hand-cyclist to do it in 2022.

36:00 Mel's cycling adventure around the Faroe Islands. What appealed, why did she go there, how was it? 'not many people cycle the Faroe Islands at all, let alone hand cycle!' The kind people who made an impression on her and why she came wanting to say 'yes' to every opportunity. 'if you're approachable and you smile at people, they want to smile back'.

41:30 Having trust in human nature and trying to be open and take time to speak to people and have those conversations in the street. 'You can easily make someone's day by stopping and chatting and talking.'

42:30 Advice for getting back from being at rock bottom, whether after a big injury, a huge health set-back or something else. 'It's your life and you have to find the way to do something' There's nothing you can't do, you just have to find a different different way of doing it.'

48:30 What are Mel's dreams now? I'm just going to keep the dreams and make them bigger and bigger and bigger.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Mel Nicholls Instagram

Mel Nicholls website

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In 2022, vet Laura Massey-Pugh and her husband Stevie cycled around the World on a tandem in 180 days. 83 days faster than the previous record. Discover where the idea came from, how to plan such an adventure, why fast-food played a big part and what it's really like staring at someone else's backside day in, day out for 6 months!

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Alice Hector's story is a fascinating one. She's been involved in sport all of her life. She was a professional triathlete from 2014-2019, claiming an Ironman 70.3 title She was an Ironman 70.3 Winner and twice took bronze at the European Middle Distance Championships. After falling out of love with triathlon, she switched back to Ultra Running, before finding her calling in the world of Body Building.

You'll hear:

06:00 Triathlon, retiring and why Alice had a love-hate relationship with it, how the hunger went and why she stopped enjoying the process.

09:30 Why Alice enjoyed the simplicity of ultra running compared to triathlon, but why Alice started to not enjoy the process and how ultra running became another stress.

16:00 The journey to getting into body building. 'It wasn't a lightbulb moment, I started doing some soul searching.'

20:00 The difference Body Building made mentally and physically to Alice when she first started.

21:30 Why Alice went back again and again to the gym

24:00 The switch in being lighter for triathlon to being heavier for body building. We delve into the change in mentality to how important strength is.

27:00 Did Alice go to the gym when she was doing endurance sports? And how is that different now? Alice says the training is 'easy' where as when she did triathlon she took is really seriously.

31:00 Does the discipline required for body building and triathlon differ?

33:00 We talk about the diet required for bodybuilding and the difference between the diet for triathlon and body building competitions.

37:00 How does competition compare between triathlon racing and body building competitions?

43:00 Does Alice have an identity again?

47:30 Does her body ever have a break?

Find out more about this week's guest:

Alice Hector Instagram

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Helen heads to Cardiff, South Wales in this week's episode to spend a morning with Dave Tonge (ep. 103) at Heathwood Swimming. Dave has been teaching triathletes and swimmers how to swim for 25 years. He's also helped many former Wales Rugby Internationals with their swimming so they can take on Ironman Wales. Helen meets one such player, Alix Popham, and the 85 year old who is learning to swim. Then Helen has a session with Dave in Endless Pool.

You'll hear:

06:00 Dave Tonge welcomes Helen to Heathwood swim

24:00 Meet Mike, the 85 year old who's been learning to swim with Dave for a year. He was scared of swimming and had never been in the pool. Mike's an inspirational guy who also goes to Crossfit 3 times a week. He decided to learn to swim in his mid-80s because it was on his bucket list.

23:30 Former Rugby International Alix Popham and Dave talk to Helen about the Channel Swim challenge they are involved in October of 2023. A team made up of former rugby union players is taking on a team of former rugby league players in a relay challenge across the English Channel. The majority of the teams have been impacted by early onset dementia. They are raising money for Head For Change.

47:00 Dave gets Helen in the endless pool to help her with her swim technique.

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Heathwood Swimming website

Dave Tonge Instagram

Head for Change website

Alix Popham instagram

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French long distance triathlete Leon Chevalier has surprised himself with how far he has come in the sport in such a short space of time. The Bath-based athlete says he 'would be on a Graduate Engineering Programme if it wasn't for Susie and Rob Cheetham.' They noticed he had something special about him and have supported him since 2021. The belief paid off, in 2022 Chevalier completed his Masters in Engineering and finished 6th and 7th at The Ironman World Championships in St George and Kona respectively. 2023 sees Chevalier be a full-time professional for the first time.

You'll hear:

01:30 The amount of indoor training Leon does "its a means to an end. I enjoy being good at something."

05:00 His background in Engineering and how he managed to juggle his Masters degree while trying to be one of the best long distance triathletes in the world. 2023 will be the first year he can do triathlon full-time.

10:00 Is he excited or scared about his job being a triathlete?

11:00 Does he yet feel like he is amongst the best long distance triathletes in the World?

16:00 Why is his English so good?

18:00 The role that Susie and Rob Cheetham have had on Leon's life 'without the Cheetham's, I'd be doing an Engineering grad scheme now.'

22:00 Is he will known in France and how important is Embrunman on the french triathlon scene?

28:00 Leon's thoughts on the men's Ironman World Championships being in Nice, effectively a home race for him and on a hilly course that he likes.

31:00 Leon's one of a group of young male athletes really shaking up the long-distance scene. How does he feel about it?

35:00 Why Leon has started to work with a Sports Psychologist to get his head around the fact he is a full-time triathlete and he's done amazingly well in it. He needed to find his why again.

41:00 Leon's aims for the 2023 season.

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Leon Chevalier Instagram

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Dede Griesbauer is a 52 year old professional triathlete. No, there's no typo there. She was crowned Ultraman World Champion at the end of 2022 and has no plans to stop now. Her voice is well-known voice to triathlon fans as she is part of the Ironman commentary team. Before triathlon she was a Collegiate swimmer, competed at the Olympic trials and worked on Wall Street before turning pro.

You'll hear:

00:00 Dede on her recovery from Ultraman.

04:30 What it means to be a World Champion at 52. 'There is no limit to what you can achieve. You can still do great things and set goals and achieve them at an older age.

06:00 Dede talks about her 30s (even though she says she doesn't really remember them!) when she quit her job on Wall Street and turned Pro. I won my second Ironman as a Pro. There were some difficult years in there and there were some years that brought me to the verge of retirement, there were some dark dark days, but it's such a joy to still be a part of it. I would never have dreamed I'd still be here racing professionally in 2023.

08:00 Dede recalls the time around quitting her Wall Street job and the role her husband played and has played since.

13:00 What did killing a squirrel teach Dede when she was on Summer Camp as an 8 year old and what happened when she tried archery?

18:00 Stubbornness, setbacks, doubt and persistence. "I've never wanted to stay past a point where it's not good any more. Ive always wanted to have a relevance in the sport. But the perspective has changed a lot."

25:00 Why you can carry on longer in sport than people would think 'there's still a lot of meat left on that bone.'

29:00 Dede's thoughts on Ironman splitting the World Championships to separate locations.

33:00 How does Dede react to and deal with the negative comments about Ironman's coverage? "If you think we suck tell us why."

42:00 How has strength work changed for Dede since she turned pro at the age of 35?

47:00 How does Dede come to terms with age as an endurance athlete? 'Getting older has forced me to focus on the minor details.'

52:00 What it's like being coached by Julie Dibens, even though they raced each other in the past.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Dede Griesbauer Instagram

Dede Griesbauer website

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Skye Moenche is an American triathlete. She left the security of her job as an accountant to become a professional athlete. She has gone on to become European and North American Ironman Champion as well as secure top ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships and Ironman 70.3 World Championships. She has an incredible work ethos, she loves the colour purple, enjoys sewing and wishes she could go back to being as organised as she was prior to her career change!

You'll hear:

04:00 Skye talks her childhood and her background in running as she was working full-time a decade ago. She enjoyed working but she really enjoyed getting out on her bike outside of work.

07:00 The marathon Skye did when she was 16 was 'a pivotal moment.'

12:00 Skye talks about doing her first triathlon when she was at University. "But I didn't have unlimited funds and unlimited time as I was balancing working and studies with my hobbies. I was very busy and very organised."

14:00 Why Skye never thought that being a professional athlete could be a possibility. 'Sport was just something that I loved to do and it's complemented my life." Skye also believes that getting back to the pure love and enjoyment of it is really key.

18:00 We talk about planning, and productivity and using time and energy wisely. It highlights the difference between an age grouper who works and trains, and a professional triathlete who makes training the priority.

22:00 The creative outlet that is sewing! Why Skye enjoys it.

25:00 Skye compares herself ten years ago to now, what she looked like, clothes etc... 'I love that triathlon forced me to embrace who I naturally am. I'm not going to put a face of make-up on every day.'

29:00 Has Skye' confidence changed at all? "I'm still very confident, but I'm very aware of reality now and how hard it is to achieve some of my triathlon goals.' When I started, I was blissfully unaware and extremely confident' It's great to hear where Skye believes her confidence has come from and why she thought the World was her oyster at the age of 22. 'I can do anything I want if I put my mind to it'

34:00 Leaving her stable accounting career 'it was completely my decision and I had the ultimate freedom and nobody could tell me otherwise.'

37:00 What the first few years as a professional were like. "It was between the 2nd and 3rd year that was challenging.'

38:30 The influence that Sarah Crowley has had on Skye.

41:00 Tips when you're overthinking a huge goal or have a big race later in the year. 'Stay present'

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47:00 Skye's love for purple!

Find out more about this week's guest:

Skye Moenche Instagram

Skye Moenche website

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Braden Currie is one of the most interesting guys you'll come across on a triathlon start line. The New Zealand triathlete left school at 15, had his first child in his early twenties and worked and lived around the world before becoming an athlete. He started off in adventure racing and switched his focus to being a professional triathlete after winning his first Ironman in 2017. He's finished in the top seven at the Ironman World championships in Kona twice and was 3rd at the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George in 2022.

You'll hear:

06:00 Braden talks about family life and juggling training with being a Dad to a 14 year old son and a 9 year old daughter. We touch on how the outdoors saved Braden as a teenager after struggling at school and how he has passed that love on to his son.

11:00 Does Braden get the same endorphins he used to get from the adventure racing that he does as a professional triathlete?

13:30 Braden's background and why he is a bit different to a lot of other professional triathletes.

17:00 Were other competitors a bit fearful of him when he first started doing triathlon?

18:30 Braden explains when he first knew about Kona and goes on to give his opinion on Ironman's decision to separate the men's and women's Ironman World Championships from 2023.

23:30 Reflecting on Braden's Kona in 2022.

26:00 Braden's thoughts on some of the incredible performances in 2022 and how he gets his head around it.

29:00 The role his daughter played on getting him to the start line of the Ironman World Championships in 2022.

31:00 We talk about Coast to Coast, why he wants to go back again for the full course.

34:00 Thoughts on retirement and why Braden is excited at the prospect of retiring!

37:00 How Braden learnt to swim at 25 and has gone on to be so successful in the water. Even he says 'its ridiculous.'

39:00 We touch on the mental side of Ironman racing and how it differs to adventure racing and multi-day racing.

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Ever felt like you wanted to make a massive career change? Quit the 9-5 and do the seemingly impossible thing of following your passions? Guest Jo Bradshaw proves that it IS indeed possible. Jo used to work in an office as a Business Advisor, but a sky dive and a bike ride were the triggers for Jo's life to take a different pathway. She has spent the past decade and a half working as a Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor Ed Instructor. She's done nearly 40 ascents of Kilimanjaro, she's undertaking the 7 summits and she even has a few triathlon plans for this year.

You'll hear:

10:00Jo on her plans to do a Middle Distance triathlon in 2023 and why she's planning on changing her work around for 2023. 'Life is short, I'm not getting any younger and I want to see what I'm like."

13:00 Why Jo believes that life is for living, if she's always had that attitude and if not, where it came from. "It wasn't really until I hit my 30s and swapped the world of business for the world of adventure." "I have one life, I am mostly the master of my destiny."

17:30 What would a 15 year old think of Jo's talks when she goes into schools? And how does she try to encourage adventure in young people too? The importance of champions and why it's so important to be someone else's champion and helping others. "We can come up with excuses so easily, but a lot of excuses come out of fear of failure."

25:00 Why ditching the mobile phone and being forced to sit and talk can be so hard for young people.

27:30 Having done 37 ascents of Kilimanjaro, does Jo ever get bored of going up the same Mountain so many times?

31:00 Jo talks about Everest Base Camp and the queues, why crews of 40 go up Kilimanjaro and what Denali is like too and what it's like to stand on top of a mountain.

39:30 Jo is trying to climb the World's 7 summits. She has already done 6 of them, including Mt Vincent in Antarctica.

45:30 What is success? And why Jo's perception of success has changed since her late 20s and it's now happiness. "Life is not going to go as planned and it's your choice how you deal with that."

51:30 How has Jo's confidence changed since she left the world of Business behind?

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In 2022 Great Britain's Ben Goodfellow was crowned Ironman 70.3 World Champion in the 25-29 age group. A real transformation for someone who turned their back on sport at 16 and in his own words, got pretty addicted to gaming. In fact it was only during his final year at University in Wrexham that Ben 'Wilf' Goodfellow joined the local triathlon club in a bid to get fit. Little did he know the talent he had lying beneath...He's gone on to be Overall winner at Ironman Staffs 70.3, World and European Duathlon champion, age group winner at 70.3 Swansea as well as Ironman 70.3 Age Group champion.

You'll hear:

02:00 THE ROC Wales: THE ROC is offering 5 free places to female inside tri show listeners - email Helen@insidetrishow.com

06:30 Interview with Ben Goodfellow

41:45 Round-up of the big welsh challenge - Helen's interview in Welsh with Nawr yw'r awr.

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Team NFT Coaching

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New Zealand triathlete Kyle Smith is the epitome of hard work, sometimes he'll admit, perhaps he goes too hard. He's worked so hard for all of his successes, working as a bricklayer with his Dad before earning enough money to fly with his bike and a backpack to race on the European scene. The belief and determination has paid off, with multiple 70.3 wins, Jan Frodeno as a training partner and the confidence to give Olympic qualification a crack for Paris 2024. Quite the story of this young lad who loved all things Equestrian when he was growing up near Blackburn, in the North West of England and only discovered triathlon when his family moved to Taupo, New Zealand when he was 12.

You'll hear:

16:00 When Kyle moved to New Zealand with his family and how he got into triathlon

18:00 Kyle gives an example of a mad Tuesday when he was a teenager.

22:00 What horse riding and equestrian meant to Kyle as a youngster and the work ethic he got from his parents.

24:00 Working with his dad as a bricklayer in 2020 and what he's learnt from that. 'After a few weeks of it, I was wrecked.' Doing triathlon was not an option and bricklaying was my option to make things work.

29:00 Why him leaving New Zealand is like Lord of The Rings! And what life was like when he left for Europe with a backpack, having qualified for Kona.

30:00 Why his original plan was to qualify for Tokyo... but then he qualified for Kona 'its been too good to be true' but it was never the plan really. I raced Ironman NZ and then qualified for Kona, so I came to Europe. I didn't even have a fork when I arrived. I remember the first two things I brought were a towel and a fork.

33:00 Why qualifying for the Collins Cup in 2020 changed everything and why security is so important.

35:00 Why he came to Girona

39:00 Why Braden Currie had to help him out when he was in Boulder as a 19-year-old and didn't really know Braden...!

41:00 The most influential thing he has learnt from Jan? Cutting out the junk training. Everything is just so calculated and everything is done for a reason. How it works training with him.

46:00 Why Kyle is targeting the Olympics in 2024 'I think the Olympic distance suits me more than Ironman but I have to go back to World Cup level and work my way through.'

49:00 Kyle talks about how it was Hayden Wylde and his coach who were also in favour of him giving the ITU another crack!

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This is one of those amazing conversations that you'll feel like a proper fly on the wall listening to. Take one Doctor, Nicky Keay, who specialises in hormones and one former elite and current age group triathlete going through the perimenopause in her late 40s. What follows is an incredible conversation about the menopause. Michelle talks very openly about her experiences so far and Dr Nicky Keay offers incredible advice, both to Michelle and to podcast listeners who submitted their own questions too.

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Joanna Patterson a full time GP who's gone from being a novice bike rider to competing at the Commonwealth Games, pacing Nicola Spirig in the Sub 8 Project and posting a 4h24 bike split on her Ironman debut, going 9h12 in the process! Quite the 2022!

You'll hear:

06:00 Whether Jo sees herself as an athlete or a GP or a mixture of the time.

09:00 Jo talks about her background in sport, going off to Bath University and competing in Athletics for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, just as she started her medicine degree.

12:30 How did cycling and triathlon come on the radar? After a night out !!! Jo explains how she didn't know initially just how strong she was.

16:00 When and why Jo started to work with a coach and how she went on to target a second Commonwealth Games in a completely different sport. 'I think someone said you should do this for cycling and I was like 'no way! But then I realised I did actually hit some of the criteria, so I put an expression of interest in and somehow managed to get selected for that and went to Birmingham 2022."

20:00 Her involvement with the Sub 8 project.

23:30 Using a camelbak during the National 100m TT and helping to make herself as aero as possible.

28:30 How she struggles with taking on nutrition during racing and how she did an 8-10 specific week build for Ironman Italy and did a 4h24 bike split to finish in 09h12 in her first ironman. Having never swum over 3km before.

32:30 Her plans to get her Pro card for 2023 and why her performance at Ironman Italy made her want to improve more. And how her friends have set up a go fund me page for her.

36:30 How she juggles her work as a full-time GP with her triathlon training.

40:30 An accident that Jo had on a training camp that has since affected her vision. "I think that has motivated me as well to do what I do".

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Joanna Patterson Instagram

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Join Helen and sign up for the Erdinger 5K Your Way Challenge, 2023. Choose whether to join Team Nikki Bartlett, Team lucy Gossage or Team Tom Davis and help people affected by cancer to stay active.

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Helen takes you behind the scenes at the Valtellina Wine Trail in Italy. From pre-race croissants, to wine tasting en route, fresh pasta at the finish line to gorgeous Alpine views, this is an event to go on your bucket list.

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Andrea Mason is an endurance athlete doing amazing things, both in the world of endurance and in the world of female health. Andrea has struggled with gynecological issues since she was a youngster. She was diagnosed with endometriosis as a young woman and in 2017 she had a hysterectomy. But with the right support around her, she has not just qualified for Kona, but gone on to tackle extreme sea to summit challenges. All while trying to break the taboo surrounding female reproductive health following her own struggles. Her message is don't be hard on yourself when you're having a bad day.

You'll hear:

05:00 Andrea explains her background in swimming as a youngster.

09:00 Andrea talks about when she first started having gynecological issues and how that impacted on her passion for sport in her late teens. "I had had enough of feeling like I was letting myself and others done and not fulfilling my potential. I didn't really do anything other than go to the gym very occasional but I still had the same issues." She was referred to a gynecologist at 25.

15:00 What is endometriosis? Andrea explains what it is and how it makes her feel and how a flare up can impact on every aspect of your life. "There is no getting away from it, it can stop you from undertaking every day activities."

19:00 What triggered Andrea to want to get back into some kind of sport?

23:00 Her first triathlon...which was Ironman Wales and how she qualified for Kona, despite 3 punctures.

27:00 The step from doing a load of Ironman triathlons to epic endurance challenges. Including swimming the channel, cycling through France and going up Mont Blanc. It was 2017 having to have a full hysterectomy and then finding out that she had stage 1 cervical cancer. "I was in the hospital bed and we were talking through and I wanted to do something that nobody else has ever done."

37:00 What satisfaction does Andrea get from her endurance challenges, because of all of the female health issues she has been through? "I tend to use my sport and the way I deal with things is through sport. So I associate all of the pain and feelings I have from endometriosis to sport."

39:00 Balancing training with endometriosis and good days and bad days. "It's been a long learning process to not be heard on myself.

43:00 Andrea's hopes to do a sea to summit challenge on every continent.

Find out more about this week's guest:

Andrea Mason: Instagram

Andrea Mason: Sea to Summit Extreme website

Andrea Mason: Lady Talk Matters website - removing the taboo around menstrual health

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This is a great chat with triathlete Lisa Norden, a 3x Olympian from Sweden. She famously finished 2nd to Nicola Spirig in a sprint finish at London 2012. She's also a multiple National Time Trial Champion. She has battled years of injuries but has slowly built back up and came 5th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2022. After two decades in triathlon, she believes there's still plenty to come over the long distance.

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10:30Lisa talks about some of the wonderful women she has trained with over the two decades she has spent in the sport.

13:30 Lisa talks about her mum who has played a huge role in Lisa's life and did an Ironman back in 2004 and why she has spent so much time travelling and living in different places during her career.

19:30 Lisa talks about her coach Philipp Seipp, Laura Phillip's husband and his 90% fit, 110% fresh approach going into Kona. And why moving to his training method has saved her career.

23:30 On the horrible injuries she sustained and why it was a constant battle.

26:30 Patron Kay asks about how Lisa has dealt with her injuries.

30:30 Did Lisa ever think she would have to walk away from triathlon because of her injuries?

32:30 That finish from London 2012 - what was it like for her? Does she have any recurring dreams?

37:30 The impact Lisa has had on triathlon in Sweden.

40:30 The Kona experience! Both in 2012 when she went for the first time on a training camp, and going back in 2022 to race.

44:30 Mid-life crisis and what lisa might do for her 40th birthday... her Mum took a 15/16 year old Lisa bike packing from Sweden to Italy!

48:30 Does Lisa still do horseriding? That was the background she came from.

51:30 How is Lisa's cross country skiing? Especially now that her coach is Philipp Seipp.

53:30 Lisa's hopes for future Konas and she explains about the massive water bottle she picked up and threw over herself at one of the Aid Stations.

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Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Elite Irish runner Eoin Everard joins us to answer listener's running questions. From injuries to getting faster, marathon training tips to advice for older runners, there's something in here for everyone. You'll hear: 10:00 Eoin gives us his background in running and movement. 111:30 Eoin's thoughts when you have imposter syndrome as a runner. 13:30 Eoin talks about rest days, pilates and staying relatively injury free. 18:00 Rob asks 'what strength work can I do to speed up my re-hab from a knee injury? 21:30 Mark's question about running as you get older, any tips? 23:30 Ali's question about doing speed work as you get older. Eoin's advice to include strides too. 26:00 Ronan: What can I do over the winter to make me a bit faster if I don't have a background in triathlon or running? 29:30 Daniel: Should you do track sessions or long interval sessions? 34:00 Daniel: Any heat acclimatisation tips for Daniel going to Kona? 37:30 Kathryn: I'm 40 next month and I've just done my first and last Middle Distance triathlon. I'd like to give age group sprint a crack, how can I bring my 5K PB down? 44:00 Peter: How can I use marathon training to get around a marathon? Under 5 hours would be amazing. 47:00 How do I train for a spring marathon when the furthest run is a 10km and I am a swimmer by background. 50:00 Tara: I'm doing a 50km ultra. I'd like to try some solid foods but I'm allergic to bananas and peanuts. 53:00 John: Can you explain the runner's high? Why do we get it? what are the causes? Find out more about this week's guests Eoin Everard https://www.instagram.com/everardpilatesphysio/?hl=en (Instagram) Eoin Everard https://everardpilates.com/ (website) Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles). https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca Sportswear) - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Presca Sportswear - https://prescasportswear.com/ (15 % off here )with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri

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We talk about goals, failing it and nailing it, with two very ordinary busy working mums, Sophie Gasson and Katy O'Connor. Sophie was on the podcast in 2021 after attempting to swim the channel. While Katy is a 3 time long-distance triathlon finisher. She took up triathlon in her 50s, after she was hooked in following an opportunity to volunteer at Ironman UK. She's also had brain surgery twice and is passionate about living life with no regrets. Katy wasn't a swimmer, didn't have a bike and has spent the last ten years progressing through the distances but admits she often needs something scary to make her work hard! You'll hear: 06:00 Interview with Sophie Gasson - channel swimmer at 54 31:00 Katy explains the seed that was planted after she experienced her first Ironman in 2011, working as a volunteer at Ironman UK. She went on to set herself a challenge for her 50th birthday, of a big swim, a big ride and a big run, despite not being able to swim front crawl or ride a bike. 36:00 She talks about her plan to start out with sprints, before stepping up to Olympic distance, then middle distance and then a full distance and her first Ironman at Bolton in 2018. "Ironman UK was the one that got me hooked and it gives me goosebumps thinking about it." And I always said if I finish Bolton, then I'm going to do Wales." 42:00 Katy says she entered Ironman Wales 2022 for her 60th birthday and was meticulous about her training and meeting the cut-off times. 43:00 Ironmind Sports Psychology programme "Ironmind." Katy talks about how beneficial this was to her. 45:00 Katy on the swim at Ironman Wales and how horrendous conditions at Long Course Weekend two months prior gave her the confidence to know she would be okay at Ironman Wales. 47:30 Learning to swim... Katy hadn't done front crawl before she was 50 and she talks through the process of having to learn to swim as an adult. 50:00 So interesting and so many people can relate 'I felt you had to be really fast to join a tri club.' 55:30 Why Katy did achieve her 'why' and why it was so important to her. "when you do achieve something like that it gives you the confidence to think 'what's next?' 59:30 The importance of saying YES to things to Katy. "I've had brain surgery twice." It was a case of "If the tumour is not removed, it will eventually kill you." After the second one when the operation had been a success it was like a new start. And every time when I have the choice of doing something I think 'what are you waiting for?' Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles). https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca Sportswear) - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Presca Sportswear - https://prescasportswear.com/ (15 % off here )with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri

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Andrew Horsfall-Turner took up triathlon in 2017 after spending his childhood, teenage years and early 20s as a top swimmer. He did Ironman Wales in 2019 as an age-grouper and won a Kona slot in the 25-29 age group. The plan was to go to Hawaii as an age group athlete, but then Covid hit. So he took the decision to turn professional, rather than waiting to go to Kona as an age grouper. He returned to Ironman Wales in 2022 as a professional and finished in a brilliant 5th place. He's the Welsh record holder over the full distance and hopes to build on this and return to Kona as a professional. Andrew also shares some swimming tips for you as he mixes his training with swim coaching. You'll hear: 07:00 Andrew talks about doing his first triathlon in 2018 and his background in swimming. "I turned the pedals over and that was how a bike worked. I called myself a novice and it's been a really steep learning curve." "I loved swimming. I was that strange kid who loved it. It just became part of life. I identified myself as a swimmer first and then everything else second." "But between 21 and 23 I was probably training too hard and I was getting frustrated but then my coaches suggested I tried swimming coaching and that was the beginning of the end in terms of my swimming." 12:30 How Andrew came across Ironman World Champs in Kona and how it all led him to triathlon. "Straight away I wanted to go to Kona." 14:00 We talk about the Olympics and how it was one of Andrew's aims to go there and compete but how he pushed himself too hard and dug himself into a bit of a whole. "Being so young and hungry for success was probably at my own detriment." 17:00 Andrew talks about stepping into a coaching role and how it changed his mindset and why he now is working with a coach. "I was so blinded by wanting to be the hardest worker in the pool, but I should have calmed myself down rather than working too hard." 19:30 We talk about the process of finding a coach and what's important to take into account. 21:30 How he's started working with David Tibury-Davis, and the confidene that has given him. "It's the reassurance that what I think I am doing is what I am doing. If you go into a race doubting if it's good enough, then you probably won't do as well as you could. He's helped me develop that belief." 24:30 Why Andrew feels like it's been a 22 year work in progress, rather than a 5 year progress since his first triathlon. 25:30 We talk about going from swimming into running and what the process has been like for Andrew. "I feel like I'm in running infancy and it's a really cool project as I think there's so much more to come. 31:00 We chat through how Andrew developed his cycling after first getting into triathlon. 36:00 The difference between doing Ironman Wales as an age group athlete (2019) and doing it as a professional (2022.) It was always a pipe dream but I'm so glad I did go back, it's just a triathlon mad community. I left feeling 'I could have won it' so I want to try and go back and win it. 40:00 Andrew shares his thoughts on how to improve swimming as a triathlete. "it's a gradual process." He suggests if you don't live near the sea, prioritise going to the beach, or pick a race that is lake-based. 44:00 We talk about the Neptune Steps, 420m of swimming with 100m of elevation. It's bonkers.' They decided to do it in February in Scotland.' I did it three years in a row and finished runner up each time.' 47:00 How Andrew combines his swimming coaching with his training. Find out more about this week's guests Andrew Horsfall-Turner https://www.instagram.com/andrew_h_t/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two...

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Shona Brownlee is one of those people in life that it's a joy to talk to. Shona's childhood wasn't devoted to sport, but music. She loved it and every spare minute was spent practising and rehearsing. She went on to become a professional musician, but after a while, she wanted a more secure lifestyle, so she became a musician with the RAF. During training, Shona had an accident that eventually led her to becoming a Winter Paralympian and a British Paratriathlon Champion. And, no, she isn't related to them. You'll hear: 07:30 Shona talks about her childhood, which was spent focussing on music. Shona talks about the similarities between dedicating your time to music or sport as a teenager. 'It became everything.' "I knew I wanted to go on and be a performance musician.' 11:30 Shona on why she joined the RAF as a musician. 'I never really considered myself as a military person, but I realised that there were loads of benefits that came with it.' 'I was really worried about the initial training, but it wasn't as bad as I had expected and it was totally different to anything I had ever done before and I knew when I came through it, the job would be entirely different. 15:30 Shona talks about the life-changing 'innocuous' accident that happened during the final part of initial training. "What we thought was a sprained ankle just never got any better and after 6 years I had an elective amputation. I had nothing to lose. Even after the surgery, it was like a huge sense of relief. I wasn't miserable, but i couldn't live like I wanted to live.' 20:00 We talk about the 'Battle Back' programme, which gave Shona the chance to go and do some skiing. 'The first time i was in a sitski, I was terrified. But it was one of the first times since my accident I was being shown what I could do.' And focussing on the positive side of things you CAN do. 23:30 How Shona talks about the process of going from being introduced to sitskiing to then competing at the highest level at the Paralympics. "I can't say I'm sorry that my accident happened as it opened up so many doors and opportunities' 27:30 Shona describes what it's like being in the start gate before a race and the nerves that came with it initially. 29:00 We talk about the similarities between music and sport. 'You've got this once chance to perform and for it to go right. I think breathing techniques I learnt through music and self awareness of the pressure I put on myself is very similar.' 32:30 Paratriathlon and why Shona did her first triathlon and went on to become 'British paratriathlon Champion.' 'I don't have the time to devote to triathlon and I will continue to do it as a little bit of fun.' 'I worked hard after my amputation to learn to run and i don't want to lose that.' 37:30 We go a bit deeper into the psyche of people telling you 'you can't do something.' 48:00 Shona's relationship with sport.' I really only took it up to get into the RAF. Sport wasn't a massive part of my life. I wasn't unhealthy but I wasn't as fit as I could be. Find out more about this week's guests Shona Brownlee https://www.instagram.com/sitskishona/ (Instagram) Podcast sponsors Presca Sportswear - https://prescasportswear.com/ (15 % off here )with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts For...

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Professional triathlete and coach Reece Barclay is on the podcast this week. You'll probably also know him for being one part of Team Charles Barclay, he is of course husband to Lucy Charles-Barclay. This is a really fascinating interview with Reece, about his own triathlon goals, what it was like for him when Lucy was injured in 2022, working with Dan Lorang and loads more. You'll hear: 07:30 How Covid disrupted Reece's Ironman Wales plans 11:30 Reece looks back at Ironman UK in 2014 'we entered it as a challenge and as a selling point for our personal training business. Fast forward 3 years on from there and we were selling up the PT business and going into triathlon full time. 13:00 Reece talks about his sporty background as a child, with karate, squash and swimming. "I thrived off competing, but I was useless at squash." 18:30 Reece talks about how the disappointment of not making it to the Olympics brought him and Lucy Charles Barclay together. 20:00 Reece talks about Lucy's personality and her ability to deal with a sadistic amount of pain. 'You almost feel worried for her she can push so hard.' 22:00 If Reece has ever felt pressure to succeed in triathlon, because of Lucy's success. 25:00 How Reece juggled coaching learning with his own ambitions 26:30 How coach Dan Lorang came to be a part of 'Team Charles Barclay' and how Reece finds things a bit easier on a day to day basis. "I still feel the same pressure when she races." 31:30 Role reversal, how Reece got on at Roth, with Lucy on supporting duties. 35:30 What makes Dan Lorang and his approach different to perhaps another coach or a standard plan. 40:00 What was 2022 and Lucy's injury like for Reece to deal with? 45:00 Some of the things Reece has taken from 2022, with Reece's own heart issues and Lucy's injury and what 'rock bottom' was like. 53:00 Reece talks about his own goals within triathlon. 56:00 Reece on red wine :) Find out more about this week's guest Reece Barclay https://www.instagram.com/reecebarclaytri/ (Instagram) Team Charles Barclay https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PP69DCmBwMCPf9RSSTNTg (Youtube) New sponsors! https://www.instagram.com/formswim/?hl=en (FORM Swim Instagram) For a 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts For a 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Presca Sportswear - https://prescasportswear.com/ (15 % off here )with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri

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Michael Harvey grew up as a swimmer in Australia and had dreams of going to the Olympics. He then switched to triathlon, raced at Kona and flirted with the idea of going pro, before he got more into coaching. He is now Head Coach at the Solothurn Triathlon Centre in Switzerland and works as Daniela Ryf's Advisor, after she split from long-term coach Brett Sutton. As well as elite triathletes, Michael still enjoys coaching age group athletes through Momentum Endurance Coaching. This is a really interesting chat not just about coaching but about coaching Daniela Ryf. You'll hear: 05:00 A bit about Michael's background as a youngster, growing up in a sporty family and his swimming and triathlon dreams. 10:00 What appealed to Michael about coaching and how he was able to go into coaching rather than working in an office. 15:30 Why he sought out coaches around the world to learn from and why he was particularly keen to shadow Brett Sutton. 20:00 How Michael divides his time between the High Performance Triathlon Centre in Solothurn, Switzerland, where they are developing a high performance squad and then Momentum Endurance Coaching with age groupers. 23:00 Working with junior athletes and having responsibility of developing a high performance squad of young athletes in Switzerland. Why education plays such an important factor for sporting hopefuls in Switzerland. 29:30 Why Michael is so passionate about patience and his catch phrase 'hurry slowly.' And why being able to learn to work with individuals is really important as everyone is really different. 35:30 When Michael first met Daniela, his first impression and how Daniela's mum ended up helping him to move house when he first got to Switzerland. How he ended up working with Daniela, supporting her with her training in an advisory role. "I make sure she doesn't over-do it and I operate very similarly to what she was used to." 40:00 Michael talks about Daniela heading towards Kona October "she's in great condition at the moment." "She enjoys training by herself and you can see an air of confidence when things are going well." 44:30 How does Daniela differ to other athletes michael works with? She is an ambassador for the Solothurn centre. 46:30 Michael answer listener Thomas's question: why are Switzerland and Australia so good at triathlon? 48:30 Michael answer listener Thomas's question about fasted training. Find out more about this week's guests Michael Harvey https://www.instagram.com/michael_harvey_/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/momentumendurance/?hl=en (Momentum Endurance Coaching) Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles). https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca Sportswear) - sustainable sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk)...

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Triathletes Non Stanford and Aaron Royle join us in conversation. Non announced she would be retiring from triathlon in 2022, after being crowned European Champion and winning silver in the mixed team relay with Wales at the Commonwealth Games, a decade after her first World Championship title. Her partner Aaron Royle from Australia was also World U23 Champion and has competed at two Olympics. In 2022, Aaron finished 3rd at the PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton and made his Collin's Cup debut. You'll hear: 09:30 Non talks about winning silver for Wales in the mixed relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, ahead of Australia who won bronze. "It was a dream," says Non. "I don't think i could believe it. Everyone loves an underdog don't they? It was really emotional for everyone." 15:30 We talk about Welsh pride when watching sports. 18:00 Non on becoming European Champion. "I went into the race with very low expectations and I just went into it wanting to have fun. Whenever I'm super chilled, i seem to do well." 20:00 Non talks about retiring from triathlon and her final appearance in a GB vest. Aaron also talks about how Non had considered retiring in 2018. 28:00 Non's next steps, branching into coaching at the Leeds Triathlon Centre for British Triathlon. Rhys Davey, her former coach will now be her boss. 32:00 Aaron on racing more middle distance events, coming 3rd at the Canadian Open and making his debut for Team International at the Collin's Cup in 2022 and looking ahead to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. 37:30 Why Non didn't decide to go into longer distance triathlon. 41:30 Aaron speaks amazingly about 'race weight' and how obsessing over weight can be dangerous and it can go very wrong. "I lost all strength from it when i got it wrong before the Rio Olympics." It's pretty miserable when you're denying your body what it needs," says Non. "It is getting better," she adds. 50:30 Aaron and Non talk about their upcoming wedding in the winter of 2022. 53:00 The best things about Australia and Wales, according to Non and Aaron. "I'd be happy never to spend a day in winter in England!" says Aaron. Find out more about this week's guests Non Stanford https://www.instagram.com/nonstanford/?hl=en (Instagram) Aaron Royle https://www.instagram.com/aaronroyle/?hl=en (Instagram) New sponsors! https://www.instagram.com/formswim/?hl=en (FORM Swim Instagram) For a 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts For a 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow (https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow) Presca Sportswear - https://prescasportswear.com/ (15 % off here )with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri

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This week we look back at the 10th edition of Ironman Wales, the first since 2019 and more tough conditions for competitors (and spectators.) And sticking with Ironman, star of the show is a really wonderful interview with Linsey Corbin, the American pro triathlete who is retiring from triathlon after her 15th Ironman World Championship race taking place in Kona, Hawaii 2022. You'll also meet one of the team from new sponsors Presca Sportswear. You'll hear: 02:00 Meet Guy Whitby, managing Director at new show sponsors Presca Sportswear. 17:00 Linsey Corbin interview. Linsey talks about when she was working in a dog store after finishing university in 2006 and how she chatted with her husband Chris about the possibility of quitting her job to give professional triathlon a go for a year to see if she could make any money from it. 20:00 Linsey's thoughts on preparing for her 15th and final Ironman World Championship. 'It blows my mind.' I remember being in kona for the first time in 2006 and I was star struck but the whole journey was really really fun, especially those first few years. 23:00 How the last few years have been for Linsey. 'it's been up and down' 'During covid, i took a sabbatical from triathlon and I didn't push through or do any of the dry-land swim training. Before covid, I was intimidated by the idea of triathlon but during covid, I spent more time in the mountains and with my husband and it was really refreshing to find out there's more to me than Linsey the triathlete' 27:00 Why retirement is so hard to talk about publicly. 31:30 What linsey is most and least looking forward to doing 'one last time.' 35:00 Linsey explains how triathlon as changed her as a woman and made her more confident as a woman. As her 8 Ironman wins, 5th place at the Ironman World Championship and multiple Ironman and 70.3 finishes. 37:30 We talk about imposter syndrome and how Linsey struggled even in her most recent races. 43:00 Linsey talks about the role that her husband Chris Corbin has played in her professional triathlon career. 48:30 We hear from two fellow competitors, Meredith Kessler and Mirinda Carfrae. 55:00 We talk all things food and hazel and Blue. Find out more about this week's guests Lindey Corbin https://www.instagram.com/linseycorbin/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/hazel.and.blue/?hl=en (Hazel and Blue Instagram) https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca sportswear )- Use the code insidetri15 for 15% off. Terms: valid until 31/3/23. One use per customer on everything except the heal jerseys. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri

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Nikki Bartlett is joined by her partner and coach Bex Milnes in this episode. The pair met in 2012 through triathlon. Bex was asked to help Nikki with her swimming after she had decided to switch from rowing to triathlon. Nikki has since gone on to become a professional triathlete and an Ironman Champion. Bex also had aspirations to become one of the best triathletes in the World, but switched her attention to coaching. She started her coaching journey with Triathlon Scotland before becoming Lead Paratriathlon Coach with British Triathlon. You'll hear: 08:45 How Nikki and Bex met through swimming 11:45 Bex's background in coaching and her dreams of becoming full-time triathlon coach and how they ended up in Scotland for five years. "I was hell-bent on becoming a full-time coach. I was just desperate to coach." 18:15 Nikki's story about how she learnt to tumble turn. 20:15 Was Bex nervous about switching from being an athlete to being a coach? Some really good stuff about helping young athletes to see the bigger picture, the drop-off in young female athletes and why Bex is so passionate about the female pathway and the importance of female coaches and female coaching role models. 25:45 Why Bex thinks that it's really important for young females to have a female coach available to them, if that's what they need. 28:15 About their move to Loughborough, when Bex got a job with British Triathlon. 29:45 Why and when Bex started to coach Nikki. Why Bex was initially reluctant to coach her, but why it's working out well. "Nikki is one of the easiest athletes to coach and I know she needs fun sessions as well." 37:45 What it's like for Bex supporting Nikki now that she is her coach as well as her partner. 40:15 Why Nikki loves interacting with age group athletes so much 43:15 Bex talks about the decade she has spent working with British Triathlon. "It's been the biggest privilege." 47:15 What would Bex change about triathlon if she could? "I'd make it free." 49:15 Why Bex is leaving British Triathlon behind to set up her own coaching business, https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/ (Bex Milnes coaching). "I just want to be in a position to support more long distance triathletes to achieve their goals and I'm excited about what the future has in store." 54:45 The very long lasting engagement 'it's a running joke in the family.' (they've been engaged for 6 years.) Find out more about this week's guests Nikki Bartlett https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en (Instagram) Bex Milnes https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/ (Instagram) Bex Milnes https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/ (coaching) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri

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Michael Broadwith got into cycling after his parents brought him a bike after graduating from Oxford University. Since then he's won multiple national 24 hour time trials, he broke the long standing Lands End-John O'Groats record in 2018 and he also holds the fastest time for Edinburgh to London. In 2022 he took on the famous Trans Continental Race across Europe for the first time. Michael has four children and also has a busy job as a teacher. So how does he do it? You'll hear: 5:30 Michael's recovery after the Trans Continental Race (TCR,) a long distance cycling race across Europe, including sore fingers and feet and poor sleep because of anxiety dreams and panic attacks. Michael also talks about the intensity of the 12 days he spent racing and whether he enjoyed it or not. 13:00 The difficulties of sleeping and hydrating during such a long race and how tough the last day is. 15:00 How TCR compares to Michael's Lands End-John O'Groats (end to end) record. 18:00 What Michael's diet looked like on the TCR, including a pepper one day. 20:30 Why Durmitor National Park in Montenegro is up there with Michael's favourite place on the TCR. 22:30 How Michael trains for TCR with a very demanding job and 4 children. 25:30 Some top kit wins for long distance cycling events ,including bivvy set up, light system and food holders. Bivvying v hotels. 41:30 Why life is 'ludicrous' when it comes to juggling home life and work and why bike commuting is so important for Michael. 35:30 Why Michael is so passionate about bikes to explore further than you think and how it can expand your horizons. 40:30 Michael talks about the LEJOG record and why breaking a big challenge down is so crucial, because he wanted to quit with 11 hours to go, but his wife Helen challenged him to cycle 20 more minutes and how you can turn a bad patch around. 49:00 Why you should give a 12 or 24 hour Time Trial a crack. Find out more about this week's guests Michael Broadwith https://twitter.com/24HourMaths (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Discount codes https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri Resilient Nutrition from Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Triathlon plays a massive part in Will and Hannah Munday's life. The pair met on a training camp in Portugal in 2015. Will has been racing in the pro ranks since 2020, while you'll usually find Hannah first out of the water as a top age grouper. Hannah currently juggles training with unpredictable shifts with her job as a Doctor. The couple currently live and train in Swansea, south Wales. You'll hear: How the pair met and how Will got into triathlon and has progressed from age-group racing into the pro ranks. Hannah's background in swimming and her training schedule when she was a swimmer in her teenage years. Juggling unpredictable shifts with triathlon training Dealing with a DNF Why Kat Matthews is such an amazing role model for so many female triathletes Best thing about racing as a pro

Find out more about this week's guests Hannah Munday https://www.instagram.com/hannahmundaytri/?hl=en (Instagram) Will Munday https://www.instagram.com/will_munday_tri/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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David Cole and Nia Davies are the nicest triathlon couple from... south west Wales! They have both well and truly caught the triathlon bug and as well as having their own coaching company, they also host the welsh language 'Nawr yw'r awr' triathlon podcast. David and Nia are to blame for Helen's obsession with learning welsh as they have set her the task of doing an interview on their podcast within a year. From coaching tips to chasing Kona qualification, changing goals to taking a risk, there is something you will relate to in this podcast! You'll hear: 07:00 Hear about why they set Helen the challenge of doing an interview in welsh on Nawr yw'r Awr. 13:35 David talks about why he wanted to do Ironman Wales in 2013 and meeting Nia a few months later, when she wasn't into triathlon or running! "It took me two years before I signed up to Cardiff half marathon!" 20:30 David explains how he got into the coaching side of things. I started doing more and I really enjoyed it and it grew from there. I thought 'life's too short, let's go for it.' 26:00 The thought process behind taking the leap to reduce their hours and throw their energy into DC Triathlon, their coaching company. "It was a risk, but if it doesn't work out, I can always go back. So much has come from this triathlon journey. 30:00 Nia explains how she has become part of the S4C commentary team. 32:00 Nia explains how she is able to juggle her training with work and being a mum too. 37:00 pressure to do well in a race and how that can sometimes lead to you not enjoying triathlon and the training. And the danger of comparing yourself to others. 44:00 David talks about his various attempts to qualify for Kona and why he kept on chipping away and was thrilled to qualify at 70.3 Shanghai in 2019. 52:30 Do they get a chance to have a sit-down? Find out more about this week's guests dc triathlon https://www.dctriathlon.co.uk/ (website) David Cole https://www.instagram.com/dctriathlon/?hl=en (Instagram) Nia Davies https://www.instagram.com/niangharadavies/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Eloise du Luart is a professional long distance triathlete. Although she was born and raised in the UK, she represents France internationally. Eloise played Lacrosse for England before discovering triathlon. But what's particularly special about Eloise is the way she speaks so openly about eating disorders and the importance of fuelling as she doesn't want anyone else to go through what she has been through. You'll hear: 09:00 How Eloise first heard and got into triathlon, thanks to a colleague at work. And why at the end of 2015 at the end of University she decided to have a crack at going pro. "Its the worst decision I could have made. I wasn't ready mentally or physically." 16:45 Eloise talks about some of the "stupid" mistakes she made as a youngster which led to an eating disorder. It's not normal not to have your period. I was a ticking time bomb. Being a professional athlete isn't just about training. 21:00 Some important messages about fuelling before during and after training and the dangers of Orthorexia too. 29:00 Eloise talks about RED-s and contacting Renee Mcgregor who told her she needed to sort her life out. That was one of the darkest moments. I hit rock bottom which was painful but needed. I have to take responsibility. It was so obvious but yet it wasn't. I still don't know the extent to the damage I've done to my body. 35:30 How Renee helped Eloise to get her period back. Eloise also talks about some of the things she used to eat and what she eats now. "It's just normal now!" 44:00 Eloise talks about how she got a pro card for a second time and why she now represents France. 49:00 Why Eloise is grateful for everything she has been through because it's made her have a different perspective. Why she enjoys working part-time alongside her training and racing. 56:00 Is Eloise proud of herself and how far she has come? "I just hope I can help someone else and stop someone else. I think I feared the future for a long time. Find out more about this week's guests Eloise du Luart https://www.instagram.com/eloisedulu/ (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show Click https://www.33fuel.com/insidetrishow (here) for a 10% discount at https://www.33fuel.com/insidetrishow (33 Fuel) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri 10% off at www.lifejacketskin.com with the code insidetri Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Jack Schofield is a keen and very successful age group triathlete, having qualified for Kona 3 times. He also happens to be a keen and successful photographer. Having picked up a camera for the first time 3.5 years ago, he's gone on to produce content for numerous professional triathletes. Jack gives an insight into what goes on behind the lens. You'll hear: 11:00 Jack talks about how he felt a bit lost after studying architecture at University and how he wasn't sure what he wanted to do it, but how he started to use a camera at work 3.5 years ago which has developed into a successful photography business, including being Ruth Astle's photographer. 16:30 How Jack went from rowing into triathlon...and started straight away with Ironman Nice in 2015. He followed it up with Ironman Wales later that year. And that was it, I was hooked! He has qualified for Kona 3 times and will be racing Hawaii in 2022. "I raced in 2017 and had a shocker!" 23:00 Jack explains about the different projects he has on the go, including web design, triathlon photography, a book and wedding photography, but he doesn't want to be working in triathlon all of the time. 25:30 Jack talks about his dream to create content of people's adventures 29:10 Jack explains how he ended up becoming Ruth Astle's photographer and You Tube channel producer. "I owe Ruth a lot for believing that I can do it!" 32:30 Do Youtube channels really show the truth of professional athletes? 38:00 We talk about YouTube channels and constant photos, media and content that is generated for social media for professional athletes and brands. 44:00 The most annoying thing about taking a photo at a wedding Vc taking a wedding at a race 47:00 Why you shouldn't nick watermarked photos 51:00 Some top tips to take a decent photo when you're out training Find out more about this week's guests Jack Schofield https://www.instagram.com/jackyscho/ (Instagram) Two 26 Photography https://www.instagram.com/two26_photography/ (Instagram) Two26 Photography https://two26photography.co.uk/ (website) https://www.theroc.com/charity/ (MOVE Charity and Roc triathlon) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri For 10% off skin protection and sun cream, use insidetri at https://lifejacketskin.com/ (Life Jacket ) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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In part two of this special interview, Bob Babbitt gives his thoughts on triathlon coverage, why long distance coverage doesn't engage with non triathlon fans, his work with the Challenges Athletes Foundation and his friendship with Poncho man. You'll hear 06:00 We talk about the coverage of long distance triathlon, because Bob tweeted after the Ironman St George World Championships: "Triathlon cannot be considered a big time sport until our big events receive rights fees. When that happens everything changes" The problem is that other sports TV pays to broadcast them, golf, Tour de France. At this point, Ironman pays for coverage. And for our sport to get where it needs to be, there needs to be money coming in. Maybe it's pay per view dollars. You aren't going to get terrestrial TV covering 140.6 miles. But it's stories that drive new people into triathlon. In terms of people just watching the pros, will someone pay for that? Will someone pay for 8, 9 10 hours on terrestrial television? 08:12 How does triathlon engage non-triathlon fans? 17:51 Why are people happy to watch a grand-slam tennis final that lasts for 4-5 hours? What is missing from triathlon in comparison? Why do people watch the TdF all day long? 22:42 Does it hurt Bob that triathlon and the athletes don't get the attention that he feels they should? 32:00 Bob talks about the Challenged Athletes Foundation and what it means to him to be and co-founder of it and still heavily involved in changing other people's lives. 35:45 Bob gets choked up when he talks about the friendship between Laura Siddall and Lauren Parker. 42:00 Who will fill Bob's boots with Breakfast with Bob? 43:20 We talk about poncho man Find out more about this week's guests Bob Babbitt https://twitter.com/bob_babbitt (Twitter) Bob Babbitt https://babbittville.com/ (website) https://www.challengedathletes.org/ (Challenged Athletes Foundation) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show Get 10% off sun cream and skin protection use the code insidetri at www.lifejacketskin.com You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Bob Babbitt's name is synonymous with the sport of triathlon. Bob did his first Ironman in Hawaii in the very early days in the early 80s and has been hooked on triathlon ever since, both as a competitor and on the media side of it too. He's passionate about sharing people's stories, he loves having Breakfast with the pros and he is passionately devoted to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which he helped to co-found. You'll hear 12:00 Why is Breakfast with Bob such a highlight for athletes? It's a mutual respect and I feel some of my job is to share their stories. 17:39 Does Bob ever get nervous before interviews? Not really, as long as I'm prepared. 19:00 We talk about actor Robin Williams and how he got involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation. 24:00 Are you a quiet person away from the mic Bob? No, I'm a people person. I like to meet people, I like to find out what makes them tick. 27:14 Do you appreciate how instrumental you have been in the sport of triathlon and to get stories out there? 28:55 What would you say to the people who told you triathlon was a fad in the 1980s? 33:34 Why did Bob believe in triathlon so much? 38:04 Does Ironman care about professional athletes? 41:44 What do you think the future looks like for Ironman? "I think it looks great. Just seeing this group of young athletes having immediate success, there are so many cool things happening. My one main concern is that too many people are doing too many Ironmans. My concern is that you look at Dave Scott, heart issues, Greg Welch, heart issues. so what happens with our athletes now who are doing 5 or 6 Ironmans a year for multiple years. Find out more about this week's guests Bob Babbitt https://twitter.com/bob_babbitt (Twitter) Bob Babbitt https://babbittville.com/ (website) https://www.challengedathletes.org/ (Challenged Athletes Foundation) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show Get 10% off sun cream and skin protection use the code insidetri at https://my.captivate.fm/www.lifejacketskin.com (www.lifejacketskin.com) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Back in episode 11 Luke Grenfell-Shaw was passionate about encouraging others to control how they live each day after he had been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at the age of 24. When we last chatted, the keen age group triathlete was just setting out on his Bristol to Beijing adventure, on Chris his tandem, to show what can be achieved when living with cancer. 2.5 years later after cycling 30,000km and raising £300,000 for charity, Luke is back on the podcast. China was closed due to Covid, so Luke actually finished his ride in Bristol, after cycling the final 3,000km on a stationary bike at different locations around London for a month. This is one special listen. You'll hear: 08:30 Luke's initial thoughts on completing his Bristol to Beijing expedition in the UK, rather than in China. "It was like a wedding, without getting married. But it felt like I was cycling from Bath to Bristol, ie I wasn't cycling to Beijing." Luke admits he would still like to complete the China leg of the adventure. It was important for me to take control and do what I could and by doing that I know I will have set out what I wanted to do and I will have done myself proud. 11:30 We talk about the aims of Luke's expedition. Part of it was to complete a dream that I have had since I was 15, which was to cycle around the world. One thing that this journey became is an expression of what you can do with cancer. There was an amazing opportunity to share this journey with other people with cancer. But really we all only have one life so are you going to do the things that really matter and how are you going to face the challenges that you face along the way? 15:30 Luke talks about the different UK and national charities he was supporting and how 17 year old Dev ended up on the back of Chris, Luke's tandem, in India. 20:50 We hear about how heavy 'Chris' is and how difficult Chris can be to manoeuvre and the time the brakes went coming down a hill in Kyrgystan. 27:30 Luke thinks he was 'lucky' to have had some of the experiences he has had. But he also talks about the support he has had from others, for example how he managed to get permission to cycle through 8 countries that had closed their borders due to Covid. We chat about the impact that Covid had on his expedition. 32:30 Luke talks about his time in Ukraine and what he saw in https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYu6i15LIeY (Mariupol). 35:00 Was Luke's own health and cancer on his mind much during the ride? "When I started the ride, I didn't expect to finish it. This isn't the sort of cancer that you survive." At the beginning of the ride, my mum wasn't expecting me to get to Beijing. In the very early days of the ride, I had aches in my shoulder. I thought it had come back. I thought it was all going to be over before it started. That's how present it was, that's how real it as at the beginning. 38:00 Luke talks about the scans he had during his expedition. "Each time I thought this is it, this could be over" 44:30 Luke explains how passionate he is about getting his message across about living life, sharing his message. We talk about if he thinks he is the same. "Some things are, some things aren't. The thing that is the same is the core belief of mine that every day should be worth living. For me, I have to ask the question, if I were to die tomorrow, would I be happy with how I have lived today." 50:30 Something I have spent a lot of time thinking about recently is how do my beliefs sit alongside what everyone else is doing? In the past I think I have probably been judgemental of others. It's really important to do stuff for the right reasons. 55:30 What one thing would Luke like the money he has raised to do? I credit being active and my mindset as the number one thing as to why I am here to do, so I would love the way that Doctors see exercise as a necessary part of treatment changing. 1:01:30 Luke talks about his book and a documentary and...

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Chemmy Alcott is Britain's most successful female skier, having competed at 4 winter Olympics and won a World Cup event. She also presents the BBC's Ski Sunday programme and is part of the team for the BBC's winter Olympics coverage. As a skier, Chemmy might seem a strange guest for a triathlon-based podcast. However Chemmy oozes passion and energy and has so many lessons to share from sport. So if you need a confidence boost for a race coming up, or if you're feeling a bit 'meh' because you're injured, or if you're just finding the news too depressing, then listen to this, you won't regret it. You'll hear: 08:00 Chemmy's work with BBC Sport during the Olympics 'it's such an honour and it's like working on ski sunday on steroids.' What it's like working with BBC Sport presenter Clare Balding. 'She really is an empowering mentor to have and she has an incredible knowledge and she never steps on the toes of others, she makes everyone else be at their best.' 13:00 We talk about why it was okay talking about failing and losing. When you fail you have a massive opportunity to learn from that. I'm mentally stronger because I am honest about why I failed. 15:30 Pressure, expectation, underperforming and the danger of holding back. Can you be confident enough to risk it all? 18:00 Confidence on and off the skis. I used to struggle a lot and when I was coming back from injury, I pretended I was Lindsey Vonn. Pretending to be someone else is a really easy technique to get you out of that fear bubble and then you can be yourself. 27:40 Chemmy talks about how she manages to mix work and family. 'I need to work but when I come back to them, I'm able to be very present. But it is a revolution.' 29:00 Some of the messages Chemmy tries to get across to the athletes she coaches. It's confidence! And we do a simple activity every night to help with that. I want to use sport for lifeskill gains. 31:00 Chemmy's thoughts for those who have a lack of confidence, whether ahead of a race or because of fear. "You have to be honest and then you have to take those negative feelings, use those feelings and turn them into a strong power." You have a choice, it's within you. Do you let it stop you or do you use it to inspire you to be better' 37:00 Is Chemmy always 'on it?' I think it must annoying for those around me. 'The vivaciousness and gung-ho I have goes back to when my mum died and it was a complete shock and now I think you don't know when it's all over' 43:00 We talk about life without ski and climate change. 46:00 Some brilliant advice when it comes to injuries. "It is challenging and people react in different ways. You have to realistic and present every day. You can't let that bitterness not drive you. You can use it in a positive way. 49:00 Channelling nerves and fears when you're about to start a race. "This changed throughout my career a the beginning I always used to try too hard but that was a massive block because I would over-try. Then I tried to be loose and I would say to myself 'loose as a goose and I used to try and take my brain out and put it into my feet so it could feel the run.' 'I looked quite unprofessional in the start gates because I used to be juggling, to switch my brain off. But I needed to not care and trust myself. 52:00 We talk about why Chemmy is so passionate about championing other females. "My mum always used to tell me to go into a room and fine a woman who inspires you and go and talk to them. Have the confidence to go and talk to them, have a bit of them and make yourself better." Find out more about this week's guests Chemmy Alcott https://www.instagram.com/chemmyski/?hl=en (Instagram) Chemmy Alcott's https://www.cdcperform.com/ (CDC Performance coaching) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN...

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British runner Aly Dixon first joined her local running club when she was 11 years old. It took time and patience for the proud Mackem (Sunderland) to get her first England vest at 29 and it was another two years before her first GB vest at 31. Her confidence hit rock bottom and she threw her trainers in the bin after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. And it was her friend Paula Radcliffe who helped her to rekindle her love for running. Aly went on to fulfil a childhood dream of competing at the Rio Olympics, she finished 6th at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and became World Champion over 50km in 2019. Aly retired from international competition in 2021 but is just as passionate about running. You'll hear: 09:10 Tan lines of runners v triathletes 10:00 "I do plan on doing a triathlon at some point. The next challenge is now a triathlon and I do have a crazy ideas that I want to do an Ironman but I think about it for 20 seconds. I am just waiting for someone to get me drunk and hit that enter button. I've joined a triathlon club, so its the start of a slippery slope. 11:25 Aly talks about descending on a bike and how she has been overcoming her fear of going downhill. 'I think I was the only cyclist going down Sa Calobra to be glad to be stuck behind a tourist bus" 14:40 Aly's running career and how she needed a lot pf patience. "I didn't get my first England vest until I was 29 and my first GB vest until I was 31. From joining the club at 11 or 12 to retiring from international retirement at 43, it's been a long journey. 21:40 Completing Vs competing. One day there will be a time that I can truly go in and not worry about a time. I have to remember that I am 43, I shouldn't be and can't be competing against people in their mid-30s. It's about being realistic and setting myself targets. I have to remind myself I'm still doing well as a 43 year old even though identify as a 27 year old. But I know I can't expect too much of myself. I keep on telling myself not to put any pressure on myself, as I'm only training 1/3 of what I used to. I can't compare 2022 Aly to 2017 Aly but you're always going to look back to what you have achieved and if I keep doing that, it will take away the love of it. 27:25 Loving running. 'I just love the feeling of running, so as long as I can do it, I'll do it. 29:10 My work colleagues think I'm mad for doing things at lunch time. But it's an addiction. But what are you going to replace it with? Beer and become obese? 30:10 Aly on Rio 2016 'It still doesn't feel real. I think I was 37 at the Olympics and I knew it was unusual, but I never felt like I was doing it for anyone else. Growing up, I put Olympians as demi-Gods who were not ordinary people. It's something I will be forever proud of, but it doesn't feel like it did when I was growing up. 33:40 Aly talks about how Paula Radcliffe went from being her teenage hero to a good friend. She was one of the most instrumental people to get to the Olympics. After (Glasgow) 2014, I decided I was never going to run again. I had lost all confidence and she took me under her wings and build up my confidence, confirming 'you are in great shape, you can do this.' Without her and the belief she had, I would have walked away. I do owe her a lot. 37:40 When confidence was rock bottom, how did she turn it around? I don't love it for the medals, i love it for everything else. "One bad run doesn't make you a bad runner." 45:40 Talent Vs hard work. 'My talent is that I can work hard. Running 120, 130 miles at times. It's ingrained from my dad, I watched him and he was a workhorse. I have phsyios who look at me who say 'how do you do it?' But I look back now and I know I did too much mileage. I could have been smarter with my training and I could have jumped on a turbo rather than going out on a 6 mile recovery run. 51:40 Aly talks about how important nutrition is and it's so important not to take shortcuts. 54:30

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Sam Laidlow grew up in France to British parents. The 23-year-old did his first triathlon when he was 4 years old and grew up living and breathing the sport - his parents run a triathlon training place in the south of France. Sam has had dreams of winning Kona since he was a child and stamped his intentions with an 8th place on his Ironman World Championship debut in St George. Despite being in his early 20s, he has the maturity of someone twice his age. You'll hear: 09:20 Sam on his Ironman World Championship debut. 'We now know that I am where I thought I was and overall it was a great experience and on one hand I was super happy with 8th place, but on the other hand, I know I could have done better, so I'm super excited. The biggest thing I took from that is that I went into it with no pressure on myself. I was in a totally different mindset and I was really relaxed. 14:40 I've had a tendency to over prepare and overthink races. It's a learning experience and it's about keeping a healthy balance. Two years ago I was obsessed by everything and it's about holding that addictive personality back. Focus on the overall balance rather than how good certain sessions are. 18:20 Learning about the importance of being a well-rounded triathlete and why that matters. I generally believe that to be good at what I do I have to be a good person. It's not about the performance itself, you have to express who you are and what your values are. It's not all about results. It's not something physical that makes you good, it's something else. 23:05 on his younger brother, Jake Laidlow and the importance of his family. And searching for himself when he was 18/19. I was always under confidence so I was always the guy trying to train a bit more. He is a good athlete himself but he does the bare minimum, so the perfect athlete would be between him and me! 28:50 On being coached by his Dad "I don't know anything else. So I can't compare it to a normal father/son relationship." But I think we both have more confidence now with the results. I started doing some coaching when I was 18. I don't really do it for a financial reason, more for myself to read up on different aspects of training. 34:50 Tips on when you're injured and feeling down. "Sometimes it can be a blessing in disguise." And in triathlon, there is usually one of the sports that you can do. 41:20 Sam hoping to have a platform to help others and those who aren't so lucky and kids who haven't had the same opportunities that Sam was fortunate to have. 43:20 Tips for parents with sporty kids! 'It needs to be their passion, try and make them enjoy it, try and see the long term goals.' 45:20 Sam talks about his struggles when he was 18/19 and how down he was. I remember having a conversation with my mum and I remember saying to her 'its not fair on you me being like this.' If I didn't have supportive parents, I wouldn't be doing this now. Although I had the perfect environment, everyone has their own problems. 47:30 Sam explains the tattoo on his back. "It's about 20 hours of work and every time you get a tattoo you can't swim for 2 weeks." 51:30 Sam on his goals for his first appearance in Kona. 'First and foremost I want to have a better race than I did in St George, whether that sees me finish 2nd or 12th, we'll see. Find out more about this week's guests Sam Laidlow https://samlaidlow.com/ (website) Sam Laidlow https://www.instagram.com/samlaidlow/ (Instagram) http://loveswimrun.co.uk/love-swimrun-llanberis/ (Loveswimrun Llanberis) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month...

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In summer 2021, Christina MacKenzie broke the Women's Record for cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats. She completed the 839 miles in 51 hours, 5 minutes and 27 seconds. In 2022, she claimed a new women's cycling record for Scotland's famous North Coast 500 (NC500.) But Christina hasn't always been an endurance cyclist. She did her first 10km in 2010, which led her into triathlon and Ironman (and Celtman!) and ultra endurance cycling. You'll hear: 07:10 We talk about Christina's LEJOG record breaking attempt - she came past Helen and husband Rich when they were on Day 5 of their LEJOG ride in 2021 and Christina was 35 hours into her 51 hour record breaking ride. 10:55 Christina talks about how she was feeling after 35 hours on the bike 'after 20 hours I wouldn't be able to make my own decisions and that's when the team come in. I was nervous about what my body might do, but I was also excited because I felt really good. 12:40 Where did the idea come from to try to break the LEJOG women's record. " I remember looking at https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/4934/check-the-strava-file-of-the-new-lands-end-to-john-ogroats-record (Mike Broadwith's strava) and thinking 'that's just crazy.' But after my second 24 hour TT I thought 'what would the next thing be?' It was in my head, but a little vino brought it out of my head and then I said it out loud and then there's no going back." 16:55: The important thing to remember is that I am just a club cyclist and once I thought it might be a possibility, it was about getting a coach and a support team. It's a huge team effort. I used to joke that I have the easy job of pedalling, but there's a huge amount of logistics and cost behind it. Even a few months afterwards, I look at the strava file and I think 'how did I manage that?' 20:10 I think the training I did for it was spot on, including 3 back to back 200 mile days and I was feeling tired, fatigued and grumpy but physically and mentally it got me ready. Sometimes I just wanted to fling my bike in Loch Tay and get the train back. But I figure it's like doing your homework. 22:00 Hand up's, nutrition - i'd get my bottle and it would either be a wrap, a flapjack or a gel. But there were times when I was fuelled by Millionaire's shortbread. It is the best! It would put a smile on my face every time. 25:10 Christina explains how you have to verify the World Record attempt with Guinness. ' We did it in July, but it wasn't until Christmas that it was ratified. They had observers throughout the UK, with a clip board. 28:00 On the lack of sleep 'I got a wee 'toot' from the support van behind me and what that happened I would take a gel or a cold coffee drink. 29:10 The difference in what's going through your mind when you're doing a LEJOG attempt compared to when you're doing an Ironman. I would treat myself and mentally bribing myself to get myself through, like 'get this done and then you can get your nails done.' 31:10 the speed Christina had to maintain 'I had to average 13.9 mph, but the clock doesn't stop. 33:40 How Christina trained for LEJOG. It was really difficult to fit everything in, and I have had to put things on hold to be able to do it. At the peak I was probably doing about 25 hours. It was hard over winter and at times it was so difficult and you question your own sanity and if it's worth it. But when you break the record it is worth did. 37:10 We talk about how to keep vaguely comfortable on a 50 hour +ride. 39:10 How do you go from LEJOG to wanting to have a crack at the North Coast 500? "It was quite logistically difficult." But if you're in a car on a nice day, it's one of the most beautiful places in the world. If you're on a bike, in a headwind, it's the worst place in the world!" "There were a lot of mental battles and I had to tell myself a lot of things. And I knew I couldn't stop because it was a bit horrible and it wasn't nice. I knew I just had to endure the 30 hours...

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This is a great interview about making the most of a bad situation and eventually going down another path. Becky Storrie from the Isle of Man was offered a scholarship at Stirling University, a high performance centre for triathlon in Scotland. She grabbed the opportunity and was aiming to race at the highest level. But in her second year, she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue and some days, couldn't even get out of bed. She turned to cycling to regain her fitness and strength and her new passion led to a change in direction. You'll hear 08:30 Becky on juggling her studies and 20-25 hours a week of triathlon training. 12:00 Becky explains how she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue after running her body in to the ground. "In June 2019, I just came back from a run and collapsed and started fitting. things rapidly deteriorated from doing 25 hours a week to sometimes being unable to get out of bed. It was the worst time of my life. Some days you think you feel good as new again but then you take 10 steps back again. I felt like I was isolated from my life. 16:30 In the beginning I was really angry and felt guilty that I had put myself in that position. But as time went on I thought 'what do I want to do on the other side of this?' Even when I was not the nicest person to be around, my boyfriend and my family were so supportive. 18:30 Becky talks about her recovery and how she regained her strength and fitness. 'For the first time in my life, i didn't set an alarm.' My coach was so supportive and we had a rough plan. I think only you know what you can do and you need to have a rough plan, but you need to be flexible with it too. 21:30 Becky explains how she ended up switching from triathlon to cycling. I entered a couple of bike races and I was learning all about the sport and I was hooked and I thought 'why not give this a go?' 25:30 Becky on improving her cycling skills 'I went to some of the kids club's sessions to learn how to ride a bike. 28:50 Becky talks about how she got onto the Movistar E-Team and what it means and the racing she does on Zwift. 'It's super competitive, we take it very seriously. There are some people who race on Zwift who never even race on the roads.' 35:30 Becky on her road racing and being on the CAMS-Basso team, a British and UCI registered women's continental cycling team 39:00 We talk about prize money and if you can make a money from being a professional women's cyclist. 'You can make money, but I currently don't. We need equal pay because as with equal pay, we can progress' If I was a man on a UCI continental team, I would probably get paid. But I currently don't get paid." 34:00 Becky will be representing the Isle of Man in the TT and on the road at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. "To represent the Isle of Man makes me so so proud, we have so many phenomenal cyclists from the Isle of Man and to be on that team with them is just amazing' 49:50 Becky explains what she most misses and what she least misses from triathlon...'The early alarms!' 54:00 How and why stem notes are used in cycling and if she uses motivational quotes on her bike. Find out more about this week's guests Becky Storrie https://www.instagram.com/beckystorrie/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate...

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Canada’s Jackson Laundry joins us this week! The professional athlete has worked his way up from age group racing to being one of the best 70.3 athletes in the world. In early 2022, he beat Alistair Brownlee over the distance at Oceanside. We talk a fair bit about training and how he has consistently put the work in and year on year continues to get better. You'll hear: 6:45 Was Jackson inspired by watching the Ironman World Championships? 10:05 We talk about training and some of the things he has learnt from the likes of Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden when it comes to training. As I get older I train less hard, but I don't do everything the same as they do. The main difference now is how I decide to approach workouts . 4 or 5 years ago, I would push myself really hard, 'because that's going to make me faster' but more and more often lately now I've been holding back more than pushing hard. Once I believed it was the right approach, it was easier to do. 16:15 Jackson talks about running off the bike and how he has improved it. "My running ability probably hasn't improved 1 or 2% over the last few years, but I have a much higher aerobic capacity now and the longer the race is, the more important that is." I think I have been able to get better each year by consistent training and recovery, but you still always have this little doubt that one day you will stop getting better. I'm now starting to believe I can beat anyone on any day. 20:45 Jackson talks about his performance at Oceanside, where he overtook Alistair Brownlee in the last couple of miles. "It's what you dream about as an athlete. I know he will want revenge, he's like 'who the hell is this guy?" 24:45 Jackson talks about the influence his dad Brian has had on him when it comes to triathlon. "He had done a few triathlons just before I was born and he thought 'maybe I could get back into it one day" and then we got into it together. We are really competitive so we would really push each other. Then when we got our first coach we learned about going easy. When we got our first plan, we were like 'easy? what the hell is easy? 32:00 Jackson talks about the influence that fellow Canadians Cody Beals and Lionel Sanders have had on him. He often trains with Cody and they are good mates. "I've been a fan of Lionel for a long time. He just loves racing and he just tells it like it is. It was cool to get a win on him at Oceanside. He congratulated me and said if he was going to lose to someone, he was glad it was me! 37:30 Why Jackson has been working with the same coach for ten years. 'He took me on as an age group athlete and I have trusted him for ten years and there is no reason for me to look for another coach. 41:05 Training in the cold. The coldest absolute temperature I have trained in was -25, we wore ski goggles to run, or else your eyes would freeze up. 43:45 We chat about Jackson getting married 6 days after his first Ironman and his major worry was trying not to get covid. 47:45 Not being able to go to all the fun socials thing because of his job as a professional triathlete. Find out more about this week's guests Jackson Laundry https://www.instagram.com/jacksonlaundrytri/ (Instagram) Jackson Laundry https://www.jacksonlaundrytri.com (website) Laura and Steve's tandem ride around the world https://www.stelatandem.com/about-2/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to

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Helen Murray from the Inside Tri Show and Joanne Murphy from Tri Talking Sport join together to bring you a special Ironman World Championship edition of the Tri Commute. This bonus episode features a live one hour recording with Kat Matthews, Ruth Astle, Laura Siddall, Fenella Langridge, Nikki Bartlett and Hilary Hughes following the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George, Utah which took place in May 2022 Check out www.insidetrishow.com and www.tritalkingsport.com for more information.

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Triathlete Arthur Connell joins Helen to raise awareness of bowel cancer and mental health. The successful age group triathlete from North Wales first got into triathlon in his late teens. He says he was a picture of health when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021. After three traumatic surgeries, Arthur is now in remission. But the diagnosis has completely changed his attitude towards triathlon, training and life as a whole. You'll hear: 11:15 Arthur explains how he got into triathlon in the year 2000 but only did it for a few years before having a break for a decade and then getting back into it when he was 29. But And the slippery slope he went down when he threw himself into triathlon and became obsessed by it. 'You can end up losing the plot in terms of why you got into it. I was addicted to trying to get the success from it. But I would say don't live it like I lived it because overall it has had a negative effect on me. 19:00 If you are sacrificing time with your family or relationships, you have to question how much are these sacrifices worth it? Is it really going to make that much difference to your happiness? I think people need to be honest with themselves, so if people notice that there are negatives coming into their life because their drive for their success in the sport, you have to sit down and think whether it is worth it or not. 21:30 Arthur talks about how he felt ahead of being diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2021. "I was very selfish and greedy in life and with the sport all the way up until I got diagnosed with bowel cancer. But being fit and strong and being busy and wanting to get back into my training did delay me carrying out the FIT test. My wife reminded me a lot of the time to get this test done. I thought it was just hemerroids. There was no way I had a tumour. 24:45 Arthur talks about the mental struggles he has faced since his diagnosis. 'You're just in a mess, but your brain chemistry is tuned in to the wrong channel and it doesn't last for ever.' 29:30 Arthur talks about some of the symptoms to look out for including changes in your bowel habits and blood in your stools. "I was the picture of health and I was not unwell. I cannot emphasise enough, you have to spot cancer when you are well." 34:00 Arthur's return to training and how he is finding getting back into training with an ileostomy and how other athletes are inspiring him. 40:00 Why Arthur has a new respect for everyone around him at events and races 'It opens your eyes a bit more. You look through the field at a race and you don't know who some of the nurses are who have come off a shift and it just makes you think that anyone who gets out of bed and tried to make the world a better place." Find out more about this week's guests Arthur Connell https://www.facebook.com/arthur.connell.14 (Facebook) The https://www.theroc.com/ (ROC triathlon website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at...

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Kat Matthews doesn’t need a massive introduction these days. The British Army Physio who’s on the BMC pro team made the podium on her Ironman World Championship debut. It’s pretty mad and easy to forget that Kat’s first full professional season was 2019, after taking up triathlon in 2015. She is the 3rd fastest ever British female over the Ironman distance. At the recent World Championships in St George Kat posted a time of 8.43, to finish second to now 5 x World Champion Daniela Ryf who crossed the line in 8.34, and ahead of 2019 World Champion Anne Haug who was 3rd in 8.47. You'll hear: 07:35 Kat's initial reflections on the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George. "it's been pretty overwhelming. I hit the target I wanted to achieve that was to show I'm competitive on the World Stage. Coming 2nd to Daniela when she was on top form was a dream. 10:00 Kat talks about how the race went for her. "I didn't have the best build and I was just hoping and I thought I would just roll with it. I got a great spot on the beach start and I got a great start and I saw Daniela and I thought it was quite comfortable. I had a 'mare in transition with my helmet and visor and then had to work harder to catch Daniel and Skye up. For the first part of my bike my power was well up and I thought, it's okay it will settle. Daniela took the lead going up this hill and I decided not to go with her and leaked time over the next 100km and then had a real mental battle. But what was the real drama was when I got off the bike. I've never felt so bad. I think I was a bit flustered. But I just felt horrendous. I thought 'my legs just have nothing'. 17:45 How do you get through an Ironman marathon when you feel so bad? "I just kept thinking I've done this before, I can do it again." I just broke it down into stages, and I just thought keep going until you can't. I think there is an element of 'I've had it worse' during my army training. We had a nine day exercise with the reserves, with a river crossing on day 2 and day 7 and at the time you get through it because everyone else gets through it. 24:00 Kat explains what happened at the finish line and the 'great' chat she had with Daniela. I think I shouted at her first like 'oh my god, you were incredible'!' She was very complimentary and we had so many great chats afterwards. There was a real camaraderie between her and I which was cool. Three years ago I hadn't even done an Ironman! 29:45 Kat's thoughts on the second World Championships of the year in Kona, Hawaii. I qualified in November 2020 and I want to race there so badly! It's going to be mental. 32:00 Kat talks about being coached by Björn Geesmann and how she started to be coached by the German. It came about after a chat with Patrik Lange while she was training in Lanzarote. Kat says Patrik has become a real mentor to her in the sport. 'Bjorn and I had the same ideas about run volume and being happy rather than over stressed, but it was still hard to begin with because it was totally different to what I had done before. "The volume was about the same, but I was doing biking and running at the same time and I was like 'whaaaat?" 37: 15 Kat talks about how she tries to stay happy and some of the days when she isn't feeling quite as motivated. 'I always remind myself when I am healthy and I can do the training, I have to take the opportunity to do it." And also as a professional, it's a case of 'just to your job.' Kat also says that her time working as a physiotherapist at Headley Court, also helps her with her mindset and gratitude to being able to train. 'Knowing that you can improve at any stage is always inspiring. I guess there is this pathway of 'you can always try'. 43:30 Kat on the Pheonix Sub8 project and how the opportunity came up. I'm hooked on this idea that if I can practise running a really good marathon off an easy bike, I don't need to think...

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Nathan Ford is defying the odds. The South Walian was told he would never walk again, following a cycling accident during the British Middle Distance Triathlon Championships in 2021. He doesn't remember the accident, which resulted in a spinal cord injury and a brain injury. Nathan talks to us 8months on, about his living nightmare of 208 nights in hospital during Covid, the rehabilitation programme he is on and his future goals. This is a very special conversation. Please be aware this episode mentions suicide and you might find some of the conversation disturbing. You'll hear: 09:30 Nathan talks about Hobb's Rehabiliation Centre in Bristol, where he undergoes 3-4 hours of physio each day, and occupational therapy too. Nathan talks about the minuscule improvements he is making and how he struggles to see progress. 13:00 Nathan talks about the negative days 'it is really tough on some days and there would be an easy way out of it all, and days like that I have to think of family and friends and the support I have had from people.' Nathan talks about the support he has had from people like https://www.instagram.com/davidsmithmbe/?hl=en (David Smith MBE) who tell him that there is light at the end of tunnel. 16:00 The Go Fund Me page that has raised over £108,000 which helps Nathan to cover some of the costs of his rehabilitation. The physio centre costs £100/hour. 18:45 The strength that Nathan's wife Catrin has shown since his accident. She has been incredible, and how she manages to juggle their coaching, business, working and looking after their dog Archie. 20:20 Nathan talks about his coaching business and how his athletes have supported them. "I missed it so much when I was in hospital." 23:20 How Nathan finds the positives in the fact he is alive and the fact that he has such a supportive community around him. In this situation, you have to remain positive, it is the only way to move forward. 28:00 Nathan explains how challenging every day tasks are, like bending down to pick something up off the floor. 'I'm never happy, I'm never satisfied. There is always something better that I could do. Even brushing my teeth is really difficult. Taking a t-shirt off in the morning takes about 10-15 minutes. I'm not able to tie my shoes. Going through a morning routine can take up to 2 hours. 34:00 Where does Nathan see himself? "I would love to be in a position that I can do sport again. If I am able to walk independently around the house and do day to day tasks that's what I have in my head. 35:20 You might find this part disturbing: Nathan describes the 208 days in 3 different hospitals as 'a living nightmare.' I hated every second of it. Covid made everything that much harder. You are in your own room for 23 hours a day, staring at the ceiling, staring at the walls." 38:20 Nathan explains why he chose to have a halo for 14 weeks, rather than an operation to fuse his neck. He explains he was aware of because of Tim Don and "The Halo" documentary. Nathan then spent months in a brace, so he was restricted for 5.5 months in total. 46:10 Nathan talks about his biggest fear is not getting to where he wants to be. I know where I want to be and where I want to get and if I don't get there, what's going to happen. But I just have to think I will get there and then I can look forward. 47:30 Before I had this accident, I thought I lived every day as my last, but I didn't really do that. Now, looking back at what I have been through and I would say to anyone now, live every day as if it's your last. If you want to do something, do it. Find out more about this week's guests Nathan Ford https://www.instagram.com/nathanfordtriathlon/?hl=en (Instagram) Nathan's https://www.gofundme.com/f/nathan-ford (Go Fund Me) page Listen to the podcast to get your exclusive listener discount of £100 off entry to https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/the-highland-ultra-marathon-2021/#!/2023 (Beyond the...

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Host Helen and her husband Rich take on the Highland Ultra, a 125km 3 day ultra marathon around the remote Knoydart peninsula. You'll hear: The main man, BTU Owner and athlete @Kris King pre-race. All about the kit, as Sonny Peart checks Helen's got everything she needs First timers Emma and Andrew tell Helen how they trained for the event. 2021 winner Jon Shield on the task of marking out a 125km ultra course Helen in the medical tent with Dr Peter Aitken and team Jenny Hall from BTU on the logistics of such a remote event Will from BTU interviews Helen and Rich at the end of their 3 day ultra marathon adventure. Find out more about this week's guests Beyond the Ultimate https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheultimate/ (Instagram) Beyond the Ultimate https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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This is proper sit down chat with Jodie and James Cunnama. 3 x World Triathlon Champion Jodie is her wonderful honest and wise self and is generous with her thoughts and feelings. The pair share why they feel like they failed when it comes to juggling family and professional triathlon, why money isn't important and why triathlon should enhance, not injure your life. You'll hear 03:30 How Jodie and James are settling back into life in the UK including their ordeal of having to quarantine for 10 days with 3 kids under 4. 12:50 How they first met - this depends on who you spoke to. James says they met in drug testing after a race in Singapore "I was more interested in Craig Alexander being in drug testing with me than I was in meeting Jodie," says James. I prefer the version that we met on a training camp in Leysin, says Jodie. 14:30 Jodie says that being on a training camp in Switzerland was 'a spectacular life reversal for me at that time.' Annie Emerson said to me 'I think you should message Brett Sutton. She pushed me in the right direction and I messaged Brett the following week and he told me to come in four weeks to Leysin. That was the beginning of a new chapter to be honest. 18:40 Did Brett Sutton set them up? 19:30 A really good insight into how professional triathlon has changed. 'It was kind of a temporary thing before you got a real career, but now the earning potential from sponsorships is so different. When I first started it was like a hobby, then it became something that you can make a living from, but now there is more pressure and it's almost like a job now rather than an adventure. It's great to see that it is fully professional. 22:30 "For me, the chapters don't really evolve around money. There was never any real thought of becoming rich from the sport." says Jodie. 24:00 "As long as we have enough to live, we just don't care about money," says James. It doesnt really bother me. I got more satisfaction from a career in sport than I ever would have thought, says Jodie. I think with more money comes more pressure, but I think there is a different level of reward. 26:30 How Jodie feels like she missed a swansong race. "Yes definitely because I didn't retire after having Jack because I thought I was going to come back after racing. I played with it for a little bit, but then we decided to have another child after that. But then it wasn't viable after that because we had twins and James had a professional triathlon career," says Jodie. I don't miss being a pro, but I do miss racing, says James. "I almost feel like I didn't enjoy it enough when I was doing it." 34:00 'I definitely thought I was going to race again,' says Jodie. But something changed after I had Jack and I just wasn't the priority any more and neither was my triathlon career.' Every minute that I was out there training, I was taking time away from my family and then it becomes a constant negotiation with yourself. And then it really becomes work and a chore all of the time and you lose some of the love for it. How can you justify spending 10 days away from your wife with no guaranteed pay cheque at the end. 38:30 I found it really hard because I thought 'why can't we make it work' when you look at someone like nicola Spirig who we are really good friends with. But our priorities changed and we couldn't justify spending time away from the kids for the sake of performance or money which means high performance triathlon is not an option. And that was a hard pill to swallow. 41:00 Jodie gives some thoughts about finding balance with family and training for age group athletes. 'My whole philosophy is that sport should enhance your life and if it is causing injury to your life, then you shouldn't be doing it.' Sometimes you have to be honest with yourself and if you're in a couple, it has to be a couples act. 50:15 Why Jodie says he biggest failure has been an inability to relax. ' I think I was all

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Professional triathlete Lydia Dant and Passion Fit Coach Loren Ward join together in conversation, to talk about age group life, turning pro, setting goals, having confidence and being comfortable on a bike. You'll hear: 01:00 Rich and Helen's final thoughts before Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra. 18:00 Why weekends don't exist for Loren and Lydia. 20:00 Lydia explains how she met Loren in 2018 after she had entered Ironman Wales and decided she wanted some coaching. Loren says she remembers the first time Lydia turned up to a session. 'she was really quiet and really nervous and we did an FTP test in her first session and I look back at that and I think woah, look how far! Lydia says "On my first run session, it was a 10km TT and I remember getting to 7 or 8km in and thinking 'I don't know if I can finish this." 22:50 Those nervous feelings when you turn up to a triathlon club for the first time. "I'm quite introverted really and I find it hard to make those initial conversation starters. You worry if you will be fast enough or if you will keep up, but one of my biggest worries was getting lost." "Often you have no idea what they are going to make you do, but 99% of the time, it's never as bad or as scary as you think it might be" 27:50 Loren says she didn't realise Lydia's potential from the start. "She was a strong athlete and she performed quite well, but as time went on she started getting faster than me at everything. But it wasn't just her athletic ability, the way that she went about her training was different. It was her mindset and attitude that we saw that was brilliant because that's when we knew she had both the mindset and the athletic ability. 30:00 Lydia talks about whether she set out to be a professional athlete' "I never put a glass ceiling on what I thought I might be able to achieve. It's been about a personal development piece for me and how being part of a community and group of people has totally transformed my way of thinking and my mindset." 32:00 We talk about confidence! And why the process matters rather than a metric. Loren says 'If an athlete is fast, there is sometimes a perception that they must be really confident' but if you focus on the process rather than the outcome, you can't ask for more and it can help with nervousness and anxiety and you are much more in control of that outcome. 35:00 Goal setting. "Think hard about your goals. As long as it's important to you and individualised and your reality is aligned with that goal" 38:30 Lydia talks about her love of bikes, her bike fitting business Pheonix Evolution and shares some tips about how to enjoy cycling and being comfortable. "You just have to try things and always question can you be more comfortable?" 47:00 Lydia talks about plans for her first Ironman in 2022, four years after she had first planned to do one. But this time it will be in the pro field at Ironman Lanzarote rather than as an age group athlete doing it for a challenge. "It blows my mind every morning." The first pro race was so surreal. I didn't have any mates to nudge on the elbow and say 'oh my god, that's Anne Haug.' 53:00 What was the decision process like to apply for her professional licence? Lydia describes the dilemma between getting more experience in triathlon as an age group athlete, or just going for it in the pro ranks. 55:00 If Loren and Lydia can switch off from triathlon and if so, how. 59:00 Hear all about Antony Butcher's https://antonyjcbutcher.com/ (Ride Across America) and why he is doing it. Find out more about this week's guests https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ (Click here to track Rich and Helen) at Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra! Lydia Dant https://www.instagram.com/lydia.dant/?hl=en (Instagram) Loren Ward https://www.instagram.com/loren.passionfit.ward/?hl=en (Instagram) Antony Butcher's https://antonyjcbutcher.com/ (Ride Across America) Like what you heard? Let me know!...

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If you listen to one podcast this week, make it this one, as Claire Danson returns to the show. This conversation will make you stop and think and be grateful for what you have and what you can do. If you haven't heard the first interview with Claire from April 2020, https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/clairedanson (go and have a listen). it will give you a good background as to how her life changed in August 2019, following a cycling accident. Since her accident, Claire has been open and honest about how she lives with a spinal cord injury, about the good days and the bad ones and about how sport has played such a crucial role to help her to be Claire...Claire the daughter, Claire the sister, Claire the tutor, Claire the friend, Claire the triathlete. Claire, the amazing woman that she is. You'll hear: 04:30 Claire explains how her life has changed since we speak two "I'm doing more structured training and day to day life stuff has just improved. I'm used to the routine. I just go about life normally again. It's great and I get to do a few extra things now which are great, live motivational speaking which I love. They show people what's possible and I always say to people you shouldn't put limits on yourself, but other people shouldn't put limits on you either. I don't think we should ever be less ambitious. Hard things happen, but you get through them it's ok. 8:48 Claire outline about her goals for 2022. I'm going to do the para-tri series and I'll do the British Cycling para series too, but the big thing I'm doing is riding from London to Paris for Back Up spinal cord charity. I think it's 9-10 hours of riding time a day. 11:08 Claire talks about joining in with a lot of the club sessions with https://precision-coaching.co.uk/precision-race-team/ (Precision Race Team). "I just go along and I am just like everyone else. They have adapted really well and they've been great. I am just another person." 13:38 About doing her first triathlon since her accident and the 225 triathlon in the summer of 2021. I did the 5km swim, and I did make the cut off! I did 120km on the bike until my shoulder was sore and then I did 40km in the race chair, which is more than I was expecting to do. It was one of the best days I've ever had. My brother, my sister, my arm surgeon and my physios all came and did a lap with me. 17:38 There were definitely days when I thought 'is this possible?" And often you question, but you just crack on anyway. Sometimes you just don't even know. There are certain things I wouldn't have tried before my accident. If I try something and I don't like it, I don't have to do it! I'm an adult. 19:38 Her trip sit-skiing in the winter of 2022, put on by Back Up Trust. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and I wanted to learn what it's like to travel and see how I managed. The first two days I was like 'oh what have I done?" Come day 3, everything changed and I was like 'I love this, I never want to leave!" I had kept falling on the mono-ski and then we changed to a bi-ski, which meant they could tether me. That helped and I didn't fall so much and it was just a magical experience. I now don't want to say no to anything and I will take every opportunity that comes my way. It's just really cool to be able to give something back and get other people - able people and people in chairs - to get back into sport and make the Precision Race Team accessible to everyone. 27:38 How sport has helped "I don't know how you get through something like this, unless you have something that drives you and that's what sport does for me. It gives me long term goals, it gives me goals daily and it gives me a group of people that don't make me feel on my own and it also helps me to not feel different. Nobody expects any less of me. I sometimes feel more disabled when I'm not in a sporting situation. It gives me that time when I don't feel like I have a disability. If you find your thing and you...

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Sweden's Patrik Nilsson is a long standing member of the BMC triathlon team, with a top 10 Kona finish to his name, and European and North American Ironman Championship titles too. But what makes this quiet Swede tick? what are his thought processes on the start line and how does he juggle everything as a dad of two young children? You'll hear 03:30 What it's like being on the BMC triathlon team. "To have that team in the background gives you more friends. I do 99% of training on my own. I don't really mind because with a family, it definitely makes sense to do that and I can train during the day when the kids are at school." 10:00 Does Patrik think he has the respect he deserves? I think within the professional scene I do. I have made huge progress, coming from being a lonely kid at school to being a professional triathlete with a family. I don't think many age groupers know me, but within professional triathlon, most people know who I am. 12:15 Patrik talks about how he has struggled in the past to feel motivated and find his killer instinct to race. You see some guys on the start line who you really don't want to be next to, you think 'oh sh*t, he is going to kill me!' I could be one of those, but I need to be one of those to be competitive. I need that extra motivation to perform at my best and if I don't have it, I won't be competitive enough. I have made huge progress to find the right motivation. 16:15 In a way you are afraid of how much it's going to hurt. As long as the racing and the triathlon is fun, it's not going to be painful. So I've had to really go back to the meaning of triathlon for me. As soon as you are aware of your mentality, it's really easy to change it. 19:30 Patrik's feeling on Ironman World Championships in St George - it will give some new athletes the chance to win. I would love to race Ironman Hawaii instead, but the only thing I want to do is race the best. With the Norwegians, it's going to be a fun race with them. 21:00 Patrick talks about trying to find balance as a professional triathlete and a dad. 'You have to find a way that works for everyone. It's easier without family, but that might not work long term. I do feel guilty when I'm away training but I have to think of the benefits of triathlon and I am able to drop them off or pick them up. So even if I do have some guilt when I am training, I think it will be worth it for some other reasons. And one of the things I have been focussing on is to be present. I can't be out training and feel guilty about the family. Those feelings have also affected my racing too. My head used to start wondering and I would lose the killer mentality. 28:00 Patrik was coached by his wife Teresa. It was meant to be short term, but she coached him for two years. 'It was fun, but it become personal and our whole life would depend on if I had a good race or a bad race.' I am really impressed when people can make it work, but it is a hard combination. I think we both made personal and professional progress, but everything we did was triathlon and now it's good to be able to be a family and have triathlon as my career. Find out more about this week's guests Patrik Nilsson https://www.instagram.com/patriktri/ (Instagram) Join Helen at the https://www.theroc.com/ (ROC triathlon) in September Helen's mum's riding 100km overnight to celebrate her 70th birthday - sponsor her https://join.dream-challenges.com/fundraisers/happy70thruth (here) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the...

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This is such an important conversation to hear about the danger of underfuelling and losing your period. Thank you to Ailbhe Carroll for being so open and honest and for all of the work you are doing to help women stay as active for as long as possible. You'll hear: 05:00 Ailbhe introduces herself and explains how she's ended up living and training in Girona and why she loves it. 08:15 Ailbhe talks about growing up horse riding and playing Camogie, "I had to sell my horse in order to do triathlon." She did her first triathlon just before her 16th birthday, having never really done swim, bike or run before. But she didn't start taking triathlon seriously until she was 18. "Nobody in my family does it. I thought I would be that weirdo!" 11:30 My first 400m timed effort was 6min and 20s which isn't too bad for someone who hasn't swum before. Within two years I had got it down to 4min48. I swam 50km weeks sometimes but I had 8 year olds in the pool kicking my arse. Probably naively I thought I wanted to wear an Irish vest and the elite pool of irish triathletes wasn't very big. 14:15 Ailbhe talks about her first European Cup race abroad when she was totally alone and the ups and downs of injuries in the early years. Then living in New Zealand before spending 5 years in Loughborough. I tried to break into the squad there and I lived with Sophie Coldwell for a year which was good. talks about going to New Zealand for her degree and getting into a bad place mentally. I didn't want to come home because I didn't want people to see me. I wasn't really training and I couldn't get out of this rut I was in. 19:08 Ailbhe actually got in touch with Helen after the Body Positive episodes with Witsup and said she wanted others to hear her story and learn from it. "I had the biggest shovel I could find and I was digging the biggest hole I could dig for myself. I had just come through 18 months of underfueling, losing my period, just not getting my body to do what I wanted it do to. There was a pressure to lose weight in order to race, so I dropped all food. I was down on 1200 calories, no period, but instead of losing weight, I was piling weight on. There was one week during this 18month period, that I consumed less than 500 calories a day for 7 days in a row because I felt like I needed to do something extreme. I don't think I cracked right until the end. 25:33 My saving grace was a woman in Limerick. She was drawing my life so she could she what had happened in my life in the previous 27 years. I was in there for 2.5-3 hours and it came apparent that I had parasites in my system and whatever I did with food or exercise, it just wasn't going to make a difference. But I still needed to dig myself out of the whole I had dug for myself. I went through a whole rehab programme for my gut and almost re-programme it completely. Getting back for normal levels of food was a huge psychological barrier and even going food shopping filled me with dread. 30:00 During all of this my parents knew nothing. I have since called them. I did a lot of mental healing before I spoke to them which was a shock. The mental side of it was hard, but it probably took me year to get better physically. I did actually injure my foot which was fair enough due to the fact I had under-fuelled for so long. 33:00 What would Ailbhe's message be to others? Off the back of all of my issues, I undertook a Masters in Sport and Exercise nutrition, because I think if you can do coaching and nutrition together, it will stop a lot of people going down the rabbit hole that I went down. It doesn't matter what the scales say or how you look. Once you can live and function as a normal person, you're onto a winner and you're going to be in an athletic career for a lot longer. 39:00 Ailbhe's work with triathlon Ireland and her work through Women and Sport. 41:00 "I'm just really excited all of the time. I feel like I have a new lease of life.

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If you got into open water swimming over the last couple of years, you'll love hearing this interview with Cath Pendleton. Cath is a record breaking ice swimmer from south Wales. She talks about enjoying triathlon before becoming addicted to the cold water. She explains how it helps her switch off, about her record breaking swim in Antartica, and the BBC Merthyr Mermaid documentary all about her. You'll hear: 01:00 What is ice swimming? "With an ice swimming event, the water has to be under 5 degrees and you can only wear standard swimming costume and hat. There is also winter swimming, which is under 11 degrees. " 02:00 Cath says 'I did a novice triathlon and swore I would never do one again. But it was through triathlon that I fell in love with open water swimming and at the end of 2015, I was enjoying running, but I injured my back and I just thought 'what will I be able to do this winter?' And I saw a magazine article about cold water swimming and I tried it with my friend, Rachel. ' 06:00 "The first time I did it, I didn't know what to think. But the second time I did it, I got exactly the same buzz that I do now. It's afterwards. I'm absolutely buzzing afterwards. I'm really hyperactive and I struggle to switch off. You are putting your body under extreme conditions and if I am having a really bad day and I go for a swim and instantly that bit has been wiped and I am buzzing." 08:35 "I never had that buzz when I did triathlon. I spent the swim going up and down thinking 'oh boring,' I spent the cycle scared of going downhill and I spent the run convincing myself it was ok.' But what I got from triathlon was friendship." 12:10 'Cath talks about some of the doubters. People said to me 'you've got two children, you might die!' But if someone tells me I can't do something, I'm like well watch me! In ice swimming, it doesn't matter if you're not the fastest or the best, it's just get in and have a go. It's completing it and if you set yourself a challenge, it's just keep going.' 14:50 'Cath talks about preparing for an ice mile 'I get myself in such a pickle sometimes. But I was the same in triathlons. Sometimes it's a lot of self doubt or because people have told me I can't do it. But once I'm doing it, I do have that determination inside me. I think it's a natural. I use lots of self-talk to get myself out of it. For Antartica, I know I put the training in. I was swimming 4-5 times a week and I did an ice mile once a week.' 18:15 'Cath explains where the idea came from to do Antartica. Nothing will ever top it. I just want to win the lottery, go back and swim in my bobble hat and take it all in.' 20:30 'Cath explains what it's like to get into freezing cold water. 'When you get into any water under 5, or 3 degrees, your hands automatically feel like they have been put in a vice and crushed. I must have been running on 100% adrenalin in Antartica because I didn't feel cold. It was the softest, most beautiful water in the world. I don't remember being cold. I was more worried about my recovery. I didn't want to be a collapsed heap that someone had to get onto the boat. The water was 0.03 degrees. ' 28:25 How you avoid the drop and recover after swimming in such cold water. "The hardest thing is getting your costume off after swimming. But I've seen some really bad recoveries and it can take a good few hours to be ok again." 32:30 Cath trained by buying a big chest freezer. "You get an old freezer, fill it with water and wait until it freezers and then smash it all up and sit in it. I did it really to get my mind in the right place. If you move, it hurts so much. You start off at one minute. I have to be thankful to the freezer as it swung the Merthyr Mermaid documentary." 40:00 Cath's passion to help other women just to try something new. Find out more about this week's guests Cath Pendleton https://www.instagram.com/swimcathswim/ (Instagram) Cath Pendleton...

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This is a fantastic chat with Emma Snowsill Frodeno in her coffee shop in Girona. Emma won triathlon Olympic gold in 2008 and was 3x World Champion. But there's so much more to Emma than triathlon. She's a business owner, she runs La Comuna coffee shop in Girona and she's driven to give back to society. She's also a mum of two, not to mention an amazing wife to Olympic and Ironman World Champion Jan Frodeno. You'll hear: 00:00 We talk about how she and husband Jan Frodeno started La Comuna cafe in Girona and how it fits in well with the community in Girona, which is made up of locals, professional athletes, and a growing expat community. 'I love seeing people happy when they eat and the social-ness of people together and that's been really important for me. 07:14 "Other than dealing with my stress at times and eating the kitchen out of the last remaining food, Jan doesn't have so much to do with the running of La Comuna. He is still really loving his career but he'll come here and make himself a coffee and have this as his second dining room!" 08:10 Wise words about Emma and Jan helping each other. "We are both big believers in doing things we love and doing things we are passionate about and for us it works and having someone to help you remind you of the things you set out to do is important. There's been a huge amount of learnings but a year in, we are finding a bit more of a balance." 10:20 We talk about building a community in Girona. "This has been a personal finding myself and my community here. I came here towards the end of my career and when you are into sport, wherever you go in the world, you have an instant community and people who help you along the way. But then not having that participation in sport that I knew and having kids and feeling pretty isolated here, I thought what are the things that speak to me? I can't be the only one who feels like this." 13:05 The work of the Frodeno Foundation, Jan's indoor ironman and the pumptrack in Salt, Girona. "When he told me about the idea of what he wanted to do, I thought it was quite egotistical and I said I was only going to get involved in it if it was something bigger than himself. I just thought there were far bigger things going on in the world. He is just so highly motivated that he needed a goal. We always thought we would like our own project and then the whole idea came from there. 23:25 "Starting a foundation, opening a cafe and managing apartments in a year has been super super challenging, it's not a year I'd want to repeat! But we still believe that sport is a superpower in people's lives and I have more than enough people telling me a cafe is super tough, but everybody has to challenge their own path and at the end of the day, we feel there is something we could add to the landscape here." 27:40 We talk about https://www.instagram.com/sgrail100/ (S-Grail event) that Jan and Emma put on in 2021 for the first time, which was a swim - gravel biking - trail run triathlon. "They did such an incredible job. Our food stops were so different. We had chorizo, we had donuts. It was just so much fun." 31:10 We touch on Emma's triathlon career and her first time in Girona, which was as a spectator. I went there in 2011 and I was hooked and I thought 'yes, I really want to do that.' Being there with Jan, I told him this is going to hook you! There is a part of me that lives vicariously through him. 34:30 What is Jan like on race morning? It's so sickeningly long and nerve-wracking. As a spectator it's 8 hours when you're not in control. The first time Jan did an Ironman in Frankfurt, I think I fell asleep when he got to the finish line. 36:45 We talk about role models - Susie O'Neill was Emma's hero when she was growing up. 'When you met that person and realised they are just a normal person. it's such a way to realise that it is achievable and chasing your dreams is a possibility. 40:50 It is an amazing life and Jan

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Adventurers and endurance athletes Mimi Anderson and Lowri Morgan come together in conversation. It's a special chat between two females who specialise in endurance challenges, often in extreme environments. They've both excelled at ultra running, but in 2022 they are coming together to take on the Pan-Celtic race, a self-supported bike race around the Celtic heartlands. This is full of wonderful lessons, stories, inspiration and laughter too. You'll hear: 05:00 Start of the interview with Mimi and Lowri, including how they met. "I followed Lowri when she did the 6633 because I thought she is going to take my record away from me! And I thought one day we have to do an adventure together," says Mimi. "No way was I going to take your record Mimi," Lowri says! 07:25 More about the 6633 Artic Ultra which is a 352.64 miles self-sufficient race. They talk about not having communication with the outside world, why 50miles is like a sprint finish and how they keep going when everyone else has dropped out. "You don't think about it," Mimi says. I had fallen asleep standing up at one point, but I was 18 hours ahead of the next person and my brain wasn't functioning and you can't fathom distance." I know I might not be the fastest, but I want to be the best prepared athlete," Lowri says. 17:00 Mimi talks about some of the mental games that go through her head when she is competing. 20:00 Mimi on failure 'I've had some epic failures in my life.' And we talk about having to stop doing something because of injury and the importance of being able to diversify and change direction. 30:00 Mimi and Lowri on the https://www.pancelticrace.com/ (Pan-Celtic race). "It's a journey. It's the furthest the two of us have done. The aim is to do it in 9 days, so that we make the after-party. The day of the party is my 60th birthday," says Mimi. Lowri adds "I'm so glad I'm with Mimi because she knows the mental toughness you need to get through these races." 36:45 "I love kit, I should have been a man!" Mimi says. This is getting me really excited, Mimi!" We will smell like mad when we finish as we will probably just take two kits. You can't carry loads because it just makes the bike too heavy. 39:30 The huge 'down' after a big challenge or adventure. "When I get back from races, my family give me two minutes to talk." 40:45 Mimi talks about how she only started to run in her mid-late 30s. "When I started running, it was purely to have thinner legs. And back then, you didn't see people running the streets or with backpacks. It just wasn't done. The revelation came when I realised people ran outside, not just on treadmills." "I hope I have shown my children and grandchildren that you can do these things. I want to encourage other women to go and do these adventures." "It's taking that plunge and if something happens, you deal with it at the time." 46:40 We talk CONFIDENCE! And body confidence and how Mimi overcame anorexia. "Life was horrible really." "But as an athlete, I look at my body now and we have extraordinary bodies. My legs have enabled me to run in places around the world that I could never have imagined. I think we forget how incredible and beautiful our bodies are, that enable us to do epic things. I still have days I don't like my body, but on the whole I love it." Lowri: It does give you that inner strength. The lessons I have learnt on the trails have helped me in life. On the trails, you reach a point where your mind is telling you to give up, that you've reached a wall. You think you're going to collapse, but then your limits don't break and you realise then that you find the 4th, 5th, 6th gear and the smile returns. In life in general you get doors than close in your face, but then you find a way around it. In life in general, when things don't go the way I want them to, I think back to the trails." 51:00 We talk about preparing the mind for big challenges. So. Many. Golden. Nuggets!

Beyond Impossible: From Reluctant Runner to Guinness World Record Breaker

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Ironman triathlete David McNamee and ITU athlete Jelle Geens join us in conversation in Girona. David was pretty much one of the original triathletes in Girona. But over the last year or two, a growing number of ITU athletes have started to call Girona home, including Jelle Geens from Belgium. Jelle was part of Joel Filliol’s squad, training alongside the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis. David and Jelle now do some of their training together. You'll hear: 16:38 We talk balance! "Everyone has their own unique balance and one of the main reasons I moved to Girona was because I wanted to find more balance. I came here because I knew for me to be happy, I needed to have a base and that's why I think I am still in the sport and for me having distractions is really important. Everyone's balance is unique to them." 21:10 Jelle talks about why he does pilates twice a week. "I am way more productive than I was when I went to the gym. Before, my gym session would always be the first thing I would skip but I think it really benefits me. I haven't convinced David to do it yet." David says he does a lot of mobility. 23:00 Jelle talks about doing his first Ironman 70.3 'I think I can be good at it and I think I have a future in it after ITU.' 24:20 David on the next few years "I see myself doing the next three years when I focus on the World Championships, but then I see myself for the final few years doing some of the races I haven't been able to do, like Roth and some of the Asian races. When Hawaii is your focus, it is your focus for 4-5 months and it means you miss a lot of great races." 26:15 "Ironman St George will be very different to Hawaii. Hawaii is probably one of the mentally hardest races you can do. For me, I think I am mentally very strong at that point that it hurts a lot and the race is really boring. I think a lot of people crumble and I am good at thinking 'this is my situation I am in right now, this is what I can do." 30:45 The guys give their thoughts on Sub7. "It's really artificial" "We don't even know what the rules are." This is a year where we have so many events going on and I think it will be quickly forgotten about. I think it's much more interesting to see how they get in St George. 33:50 We go back to Girona and Catalunya. 37:40 Jelle talks about trying to finish his Masters in Industrial Engineering, which he started in September 2011. 'I need to do this so I have something after triathlon.' 43:20 An update from Helen and Rich as they train for the https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/the-highland-ultra-marathon-2021/#!/2022 (Highland Ultra, 125km 3 day event from Beyond the Ultimate). Find out more about this week's guests David McNamee https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/ (Instagram) Jelle Geens https://www.instagram.com/jellegeens/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go...

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What's life really like for a professional triathlete? Do they just spend all of their time training, eating and sleeping? Helen heads to Girona to spend a week living with British professional Laura Siddall to get a unique insight into pro triathlon life. Plus Helen interviews former pro cyclist Christian Meier to find out why Girona has become such a hub for endurance athletes. You'll hear: 07:30 Start of the training audio diary with Laura Siddall and Helen as they take you behind the scenes of Laura's training programme for a few days 17:10 Helen joins in Laura's Sunday sessions - an 'easy run' and an 'easy' gravel ride. Helen's heart rate was sky high and she was struggling for a breather, while Sid was at conversational pace! 23:10 Helen heads to the 50m swimming pool in Girona where it's FULL of ITU athletes! 24:30 How many showers do professional triathletes have? And what's in a typical protein shake after a workout? 28:30 Laura encourages Helen to hire a road bike and do the famous Els Angels loop from Girona, while Laura herself heads out on a 5+hr ride. 43:54 Start of the interview with Christian Meier, a former professional cyclist from Canada who has been living in Girona since 2008. He explains why Girona has become so popular with endurance athletes. 47:45 "As much as we are blessed with good cycling route, the running is equally as good, if not even better. It's insane how many good athletes there are here. Way back when I first arrived, cycling didn't really exist here, but it's really exploded and the people here love to do their sports." 52:42 Christian talks about La Fabrica, the first boutique coffee shop in Girona which he co-founded with his wife, Amber. "It came about after the Tour de France in 2014, when I was at the peak of my physical level as a cyclist and it was about growing and having other interests and doing other things outside of cycling. It sure helped when it came to my retirement and the transition from professional cyclist to three businesses was pretty intense. The work load was very high, but I had a high tolerance to manage a high workload from being an athlete" 1:02:05 What is it about coffee and cyclists and triathletes? "It's the social side! 1:03:25 Christian talks about making the switch from life as a pro cyclist to life as a trail runner. "I just got hooked and started running more and more and got really inspired by that ultra running world. Cycling for a long time is interesting, like the multi-day bikepacking races. But this felt different. The ultra endurance running felt more natural, like purely a feat of human power." 1:10:00 Christian talks about Chance, the running brand apparel he has set up which is focussed on making a difference environmentally. 1:14:58 An update from Helen and Rich as they train for the https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/the-highland-ultra-marathon-2021/#!/2022 (Highland Ultra, 125km 3 day event from Beyond the Ultimate). Find out more about this week's guests https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ (Laura Siddall) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christianmmeier/ (Christian Meier) Instagram https://www.lafabricagirona.com/about-us (La Fabrica) coffee shop, Girona https://chancerunning.com/ (Chance Running) - running apparel from Christian Meier Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often...

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It's an issue we all face... How on earth do you juggle work, training and family life? For this week's guest Emma Cowper, the struggle is real as she attempts to maintain her pro status and race at the highest level, all while bringing up a toddler. Emma did her first triathlon in 2013, was crowned Age Group World Champion (Olympic) in 2016, secured her pro card in 2017 and became a mum in 2020. She broke the course record to win Outlaw X 2021 and regained her pro license in the process. Whether you dream of racing in the pro ranks, you're a new parent or expecting later this year or you're just trying hard to juggle life, there's something in here for you. You'll hear: 5:45 How Emma decided to do her first triathlon in 2013 and how she worked her way up through the age group ranks and her first experience of racing in an elite wave at the London triathlon. 'That was a real wake up call.' 10:45 Emma admits it was probably too soon for her body to step up to pro level when she did in 2017 and discusses some of the realities of training and racing as a professional. "When I did my first 70.3s, it took me a lot longer to recover, but now my body has adapted to it. It was mentally hard stepping up to the professional level and I didn't appreciate how hard it is to be one of the best pros. That took time to adjust to and I think i was trying to force something that wasn't me." 15:15 The difficult decision around when to have a baby when you're trying to compete at the highest level. 17:15 How Emma found it returning to training after having a baby. The pandemic helped because I didn't have FOMO because there were no races. I started to run after 5 weeks and then slowly started to increase it but my coach didn't give me much for a long time and I was fortunate that I didn't struggle with any injuries. It was hard being slow again but I was good at not putting pressure on myself. I didn't go out on my bike for a year, it was just easier being on the turbo. 20:05 I think there were some 3am turbos because the only time I could do a longer session was when I knew she would be asleep. If I had done a session, at least I could deal with not moving for the rest of the day. I used to carry my turbo down to the communal garage at the bottom of our flats to get it down. But I was just so happy to be doing it. 26:00 Emma says juggling everything is challenging. 'I just have to be really organised. When it doesn't go to plan, I just have to check myself and not get too stressed by it. My biggest curve balls tend to be that I'm not able to do the session when I thought i might be able to.' 32:15 Dealing with mum guilt. "When she is up before I go to training, that's hard and I do feel guilty. It's a lot to process and I am constantly asking if it's ok? 33:45 Advice for other triathletes looking to juggle parenthood and training 'be kind to yourself, set yourself a realistic goal and make those sessions non-negotiable. Parents are really bad at looking after themselves and you need some 'me time' to be a good parent and to be present.' Find out more about this week's guests Emma Cowper https://www.instagram.com/emmacowpertri/ (Instagram) Emma Cowper https://emmacowper.co.uk/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of...

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Nutritionist Scott Tindal clears the confusion surrounding nutrition for triathletes and endurance sports. Scott has spent almost two decades working with athletes at all levels to optimise their health and performance. In this episode we cover his principles and Scott answers questions from listeners, from coeliac diets to fuelling strategies on race day. You'll hear: 06:20 Why Scott stands by do no harm and health first. 'if anyone out there listening, if their practitioner doesn't stand by that, I would think twice about following that regime. Even in short term gains, it will probably result in long term damage. I think all three macronutrients play an important role for health, performance and recovery. From a protein perspective, we believe in a moderate to high amount of protein because emerging evidence shows that endurance athletes require protein just as much as power sports. 09:00 Scott talks about the importance of the three macronutrients, protein, fats and carbohydrates and the importance of food first. Fat and carbohydrates can be used by an endurance athlete to optimise their health and performance. 12:30 Scott talks about the divisive topic of weight loss. 'before worrying about intervening about something, is understanding why. Why do you want to take a particular step?' I would go down the health first route before looking at the number on a scale. The run will be affected by weight but it is not a clear but answer because if you are too light, and the weight loss is through muscle mass, you won't be as strong or powerful on the bike. 19:30 Scott explains the click through exercise which is key to understanding they why behind a particular motivation. 23:20 Scott talks about REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) and the serious consequences of reducing calorific intake and how you know how much energy you need to take in. "Having spoken to hundreds of female athletes, that number on the scale is a huge driver and can be a huge barrier for a lot of them. He talks about some of the psychological barriers he can face with some athletes. "Getting the athlete to realise that that number is a little light and they need to take on more energy." It blows my mind that some very talented athletes could potentially be a lot better if they dialled in their nutrition. Some of the athletes who perform week in week out are going beyond the training and equipment and really looking at their nutrition. 33:00 Question from Snowy - Should I fuel my post evening activity? 35:30 Should you take protein before bed? Scott talks about Casein protein and how you might be able to incorporate it before bed but you can also use a protein or plant-based protein. Or you could use cow's milk. 39:00 Question from Isabelle - As a female in her 40s, should you do fasted training? "If you feel light headed and terrible, just have a piece of toast. But look at the duration and intensity of a session. Someone who eats before a high intensity session will likely complete their session better." 42:30 Question from Mark about race day nutrition. "You have to practice your nutrition before race day. Practice carbohydrate consumption. We believe you can complete a 70.3 on carbohydrates - namely gels and chews. You need to pick the products you like and work out what you can tolerate. Practice nutrition running off the bike as well in training. An athlete going slower can potentially take on a bar, or a sandwich but you still need an energy source. Just because you are not going as fast, your effort can still be intense and you are still going to be burning carbohydrates. You do not need gels for every session. There are times and places when that sort of nutrition is to be used. 52:40 Gut issues and how you can improve gut tolerance. 'It may only be every weekend that you are able to practice it. But ask yourself why are you doing it. 54:30 Mark and Catriona's question about nutrition...

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German triathlete Laura Philipp ditched some winter sun for her training camp and instead headed to the snow for three weeks of solid training, on cross country skis. But what is it about cross country skiing that is so good for training? How hard is it to have a go? What what's it like at the very top level? Norway triathlon coach and keen cross country skier Arild Tveiten gives us the lowdown, Laura talks about growing to fall in love with the sport and 3 x Team GB Olympian Andrew Young gives us the perspective from the very top. You'll hear: 05:35 Start of the interview with Arild Tveiten who explains the popularity of cross country skiing in Norway, why it's so good for endurance athletes and the two different types you can do. 16:00 Laura Philipp talks about the sport 'I'm not very good at.' She recalls her first time on cross country skis. "It was the worst experience of my life. My heart rate was at max, I didn't feel any kind of enjoyment." But she has grown to love it. "It took quite a while and you need to know the technique and then you can enjoy it." "For the last 3 or 4 years I have been including it in my training plan in winter time. I have been able to do a lot of my base miles on skis. It is a full body workout, so it is a complete body workout and doing a completely new movement pattern is good for my body. I feel for all three disciplines, I benefit from it." 30:40 Laura even ventured into the world of roller skiing, when you can cross country ski on tarmac in the summer. I skated three times a week in the summer during Covid. 39:10 GB Cross country skier Andrew Young talks about growing up in Huntly and how he got started and has gone on to compete at 4 Olympics. He explains that being on a tiny national team has a lot of benefits when it comes to camaraderie and Olympic selection. 50:00 Andrew talks about the ability to push hard in endurance sports, what a roller-ski treadmill test involves and roller-skiing up mountain passes during training (think Alpe d'Huez but on roller skis.) 1:01:05 Dr Greg Potter from Resilient Nutrition talks about new product https://resilientnutrition.com/products/switch-on (Switched On). Find out more about this week's guests Laura Philipp https://www.instagram.com/laura_philipp_tri/?hl=en (Instagram) Arild Tveiten https://twitter.com/arildtveiten?lang=en (Twitter) Andrew Young https://www.instagram.com/andrewyoung92/ (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/...

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Arild Tveiten is Head Coach and Sports Director for Triathlon Norway. He has been key to Norway developing as a triathlon nation, from Kristian Blummenfelt's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics to 70.3 World Championship successes for Gustav Iden. We pick his brains about coaching Kristian and Gustav and we find out more information about preparing for the Sub7 attempt, and why he believes Kristian Blummenfelt has a great chance. You'll hear: 08:25 Start of the interview with Arild Tveiten 10:45 Arild Tveiten says 'We can repeat our medal again in Paris, but I'm not sure it will be Kristian Blummenfelt again. If we are able to fight for two medals, we will be really really happy and a medal in the mixed relay would be the ultimate dream for us." 17:05 At what point did the coaches think it would be Kristian and not Gustav winning Olympic gold? Kristian was just one step ahead. He had no sickness, no setbacks. 18:45 How do you manage competing athletes who are all vying for the same thing? We try to avoid them racing each other in training "You need to compare yourself to yourself and not to the others. You need to pay attention to each athlete and their individual needs, but they also know that they need each other to bring out the best in themselves" 22:45 How Arild approaches a bad race with his athletes. 26:50 We talk about the Norwegian triathlon suits. "I knew they would be controversial, but I love them. We had actually been racing in the Tokyo suit all season, but just in a different colour." 28:45 We talk about Arild's training for Norseman. He got a black T-shirt in 2005. "I have unfinished business with Norseman, I know my fitness level is completely different. But I need to do it and I need do something different for myself before we start the big build to Tokyo. I will coach myself and I know what to do and how to prepare for the race, but it is difficult to put the time in!" 32:00 "The sub7 project really excites me. You first think, it cannot be done. But I think Kristian can do it. I like that kind of challenge, because it challenges us to dig deeper into the science. The knowledge they are getting from it will benefit the whole team as we head to Paris. You need to dial in to the nutrition. You need a team of really strong riders, but at the end Kristian needs to run a 2.25 marathon and you don't do that unless you are really well prepared in training and you have your nutrition dialled in. A lot of the research they are doing now is getting better knowledge on that. But he still needs to run at least 10 minutes faster than he did in Cozumel. I can't believe how fast it is. You need to find some of the best professional cyclists in the world." 40:30 I don't think about what we have achieved, I just try to work with all of the athletes to help them be at the best level. That is my focus and when we get big results, I don't think about it. I am always looking forward, perhaps a bit too fast. But I am just moving forward all of the time. All of the coaches at the highest level are working every day. It is a lifestyle for us. Our sports scientist Olav Aleksandr is good friends with Dan Lorang and when you talk with other top coaches, everyone is thinking I need to get better knowledge. You always want to learn. And I think that is the driving force behind some of the best coaches. 45:00 No, I wasn't expecting to be in this position as coach of Norway. I was very uncertain if I should do it and the first 3 or 4 years I was thinking 'is this sustainable' but after a few years I'm thinking ok, it's ok. But it is a lifestyle and you put a few other things to the side, like family. 48:55 Training update from Helen and Rich about the Highland Ultra Find out more about this week's guests Arild Tveiten https://twitter.com/arildtveiten?lang=en (Twitter) https://anchor.fm/nawrywrawr/ (Naw'r yr awr podcast) - Helen's been challenged to an interview in welsh (!) later this year...

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Laura Needham, Co-head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport and British Triathlon's Senior Physiologist shares a wealth of knowledge all about training and the science behind it in this interview. Whether you are doing your first 5km, or your tenth Ironman, whether you struggle in the cold or you're unsure how to fit S and C into your endurance training programme, this one is for you. Find out more about this week's guests Laura Needham https://twitter.com/lauraneedham1 (Twitter) Laura talking about sleep on the https://audioboom.com/posts/7995668-the-secrets-of-sleep (EIS Insider Podcast). Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Professional long distance triathlete Ruth Astle and Olympian Beth Potter join us in conversation this week. The pair got to know each other during lockdown. Both of them train in Leeds, alongside the Brownlee brothers. It's a brilliant conversation between two athletes who have had very different experiences to get where they are today. But more than athletes, it's a chat with two fantastic female role models about the ups and downs of life and why making a massive change can be emotionally horrible, but it can make you grow and flourish. You'll hear 06:16 Ruth and Beth talk about now they met for the first time and how Ruth helped Beth with the riding and Beth helped Ruth with her running. 10:05 Talking about joining the Leeds Triathlon Centre. Beth says "I think I cried nearly every single day of my first year here. I found it really hard. There were so many unknowns. I'm not afraid of taking risks but there were so many unknowns. I did question myself a lot of the time and it's always hard coming into a training environment when you are on the newbie." 13:45 Beth Potter explains how finally being on British Triathlon's World Class funding programme will help her. 'I never felt like I was good enough, so it makes me feel like I belong and I can tap into other areas I haven't been able to tap into before.' 16:15 Ruth and Beth explain how their lives have changed since January 2016. Beth was working full time as a teacher in London thinking of the Rio Olympic trials, Ruth was working full time for Lloyds Bank and starting to get into training. 19:15 We head to the topic of food... Ruth and Beth both like spending time in the kitchen. Why Beth has more will power and what's on the post-race menu and Friday post-swim trips to Greggs. 24:15 Beth and Ruth talk about what it's like training with each other. 'We will always get each other out of the door. If we need to be chatty we can. I think seeing that grit and determination of just plugging away has been really good.' 29:15 The frustrations of swimming - they have both experienced it and Ruth thinks that time in the water is making a difference for her. 31:30 Beth talks about being selected for Team Scotland her third Commonwealth Games. This time she will only be doing triathlon at the Games in Birmingham. The pair also discuss the all important battle braids. 39:35 Ruth talks about why she is so excited about the Ironman World Championships heading to St George for the first time. 'It will be interesting to see if people will target both or one over the other'. 41:45 We talk about DNFs, getting back on it after a bad race and the idea of a perfect race. "I don't think there is such thing as a perfect race which is why you always have to have contingency plans" says Beth. "I do wish I could enjoy the good ones a bit more, but I try to dwell not too much on the good or bad." 47:35 Beth explains why she has her eyes on a standalone marathon but why she would continue to use cross training for it, rather than purely do run training. Find out more about this week's guests Ruth Astle https://www.instagram.com/rastle50/ (Instagram) Beth Potter https://www.instagram.com/bethpotter91/?hl=en (Instagram) Join Helen at Loveswimrun Llanberis Come and join Helen and other Inside Tri Show listeners in north Wales on June 18th! Enter http://loveswimrun.co.uk/love-swimrun-llanberis/ (here). Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by...

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We're going for some inspiration and motivation to start 2022, as well as some hard-core thinking and reflection. We start with Matt Izzo, who says his life has changed thanks to triathlon. I'm pretty sure you will be able to relate to some of the things he says about doing his first triathlon, as well as learn something from his mindset when it comes to making a change in your life. Sonny Peart is a runner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners. He explains the reason Black Trail Runners started, the work they are doing and why representation and diversity in endurance sport matters. Something we could all think about more in 2022. You'll hear: 03:20 Helen and Rich give listeners an update into their training for Beyond the Ultimate's 3 day Highland Ultra. 12:10 Start of the interview with Matt Izzo who says triathlon has changed his life. 'The first 35 years of his life was a struggle with obesity, self image and depression. 3 years ago now I lost 75lbs for the third time in my life, but I have managed to keep it off.' When you first lose weight, you get a lot of attention and comments, but when the weight goes back on, nobody says anything. You are so far from where you were that it is really easy to get discouraged.' 24:00 Matt talks about setting himself a target of running a mile that was a shift in mindset. 'It felt pretty amazing. I wasn't sure I could do it. I just remember suffering and it made me think 'running shouldn't be this hard.' 28:43 How a photo reinforced his behaviour. I'm smiling for the first time and it's clear that making that decision changed me in some kind of profound way.' 30:00 Matt talks about his first triathlon and how he came to love it. 37:18 Matt explains How you can make a change in your life by taking small steps. 44:00 Start of the interview with Sonny Peart, from Black Trail Runners - a charity and a campaigning group that is creating change and aims to increase the participation of black runners in trail running. Find out more about this week's guests Matt Izzo https://twitter.com/mattizzo (Twitter) Sonny Peart https://www.instagram.com/runnysonny/?hl=en (Instagram) Black Trail Runners https://www.blacktrailrunners.run/ (website) Black Trail Runners https://www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/?hl=en (instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to...

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Nirjala Tamrakar is from Nepal and from 2001 to 2012, she was known as the Mountain Queen, because she was the first female Nepalese Mountain Biking Champion. She was also the first Nepalese woman to take part in a UCI Mountain Bike World Cup race, in France in 2012 and she’s done the World’s highest endurance event, the Yak Attack. Now in her early 40s, she’s a mum of two, she moved to the UK with her British husband Dan in the middle of lockdown in late 2020. And in 2021, she became the first Nepalese woman to complete an iron distance triathlon, when she did the UK Ultimate Triathlon, in Whitchurch. You'll hear: 10:10 Start of the interview with Nirjala, when we hear about her growing up in Kathmandu in Nepal ' I was a bookworm and there wasn't any physical activity to do so I didn't do any physical activity growing up. It was only study, study.' 13:00 Nirjala explains who she started to do yoga and how she heard about a bike race and then becoming Nepal Mountain Biking Champion. 16:00 The reaction of her friends and family as Nirjala got into Mountain Biking. 'why do you go in the muddy road, what do you get from it? You look insane, there is no logic in it. I wanted to follow my passion. I didn't want to do normal work in an office. I wanted to become something big, not normal and I wanted to leave my legacy. 19:34 Nirjala puts some of her success down to her childhood, which involved doing all of the house work. 'We had to do everything by hand. We had to carry water, we had a house made of mud and we had to clean the floor with cow dung. So I was stronger'. 25:00 We talk about changing attitudes for mothers in Nepal and how there is more encouragement for women to stay fit and healthy. 27:00 Nirjala talks about her 'mixed' feelings when she competed at a UCI World Cup in France ' my ranking was like 2,000+ in the World. Their preparation was huge. They had huge vans with every equipment. I was just their with my husband and I felt so small. But he said 'Be proud of yourself'. 33:00 We talk about cycling at high altitude and the side effects of altitude sickness 'even if you are very very fit, you can still struggle with altitude sickness. You get all sorts of symptoms and you can lose your mind. If you don't decide what to do at the right time, it can be life threatening.' 36:00 Nirjala explains why she didn't quit the 'Yak Attack' Race and the mental struggles she faced and how she kept going. 'when you have no other option, you have to be strong' 37:00 Nirjala on overcoming her fear of open water swimming to become the first Nepalese female to complete an iron distance triathlon. 'This was a big fantasy. I didn't know if I could do it or not. But I wanted to and it was a big motivating factor to be the first Nepalese female.' 44:00 Nirjala's message for the endurance community in Nepal and how the stereotypes have changed. 'All of the men used to say 'you can't do this, when are you quitting?' But they don't do it anymore, there is a huge MTB craze in Nepal and people are riding all of the time to ride and have the experience of Nepal. If you keep following your passion, you can reach it.' Find out more about this week's guests Nirjala Tamrakar https://www.instagram.com/nirjalatamrakar/ (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow...

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Danish triathletes Daniel Bækkegård and Miki Mørck Taagholt join us in Conversation to talk us through why Denmark is on fire when it comes to producing some amazing middle and long distance triathletes. You might have seen their finish line celebrations as they came 3rd and 4th respectively at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. They are actually really good friends, as well as training partners! They met via the Danish Federation's Youth Programme after switching from swimming and they are part of a bigger training group with other Danish pros in Odense. You'll hear: How they met The training environment in Odense and why Denmark is producing so many good middle and long distance athletes. Daniel talk incredibly openly about the struggles he has had with his mental health. Once you've heard him speak, then you will really understand why he celebrated his maiden Ironman win like he did at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aItfgKqDUQ (Ironman Austria in 2019 ) Miki talk about being a young father and why he ended up having a pizza sitting on the floor of an airport, rather than heading to Vegas to celebrate his 4th place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships Their thoughts on Strava and why comparing yourself to others won't help you with your own goals Why Miki loves a good sing on the bike Find out more about this week's guests Daniel Bækkegård https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard/?hl=en (Instagram) Miki Mørck Taagholt https://www.instagram.com/mikitaagholt/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Laura 'Sid' Siddall is back on the podcast to answer your questions and share your stories. You'll also get the lowdown from Laura's 5th place finish at CLASH Daytona 2021, where Kristian Blummenfelt and Jackie Hering took the victories in the PRO men and PRO women races respectively. Laura answers your questions about: racing training strength and conditioning facing a non-wetsuit swim if you're a weak swimmer how to approach off-season some of the things she is most proud of

Plus you'll hear about Helen's Sea2Summit ultra marathon. Find out more about this week's guests Laura Siddall https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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What an honour to speak to the wonderful Sister Madonna Buder, the Iron Nun and legendary coach Joe Friel for this episode. Sister Madonna is 91 years old and is the oldest woman to have ever completed an Ironman triathlon, at the age of 82 in 2012. She has starred in a Nike ad, she has inspired thousands of people and really demonstrated what you can achieve no matter your age. While Joe Friel started coaching in 1980 and has coached thousands of elites and age group athletes. He also wrote a book Fast After 50 and has some fantastic knowledge to share when it comes to training and racing as you get older You'll hear: 14:10 Start of the interview with Sister Madonna Buder 21:43 Sister Madonna Buder explains about the religious community that she is in and why she hasn't lived in a convent for much of her life as people might assume 25:30 I can't understand why I'm an inspiration to anybody. I'm grateful that my life means something to somebody, it gives me a reason to keep me keeping on. 30:30 What happened when Sister Madonna Buder first started to run "I created a sense of jealousy, it was a struggle I have to admit, but I believed if I had the permission of the Bishop, I could carry on." 32:35 We talk about some of the parallels between sport and religion and why Sister Madonna Buder feels that if you have a gift, you should use it. 42:55 How Sister Madonna found it competing in triathlon, which can be a very expensive and materialistic sport 45:00 A special message to Sister Madonna from Chrissie Wellington 'she is the inspiration for Ironman if there ever was one and I love her dearly' Sister Madonna says of Chrissie Wellington. 51:15 Start of Joe Friel's interview 52:35 Joe talks about the factors athletes in their 50s should take into account when it comes to racing and training 55:30 How training might look as you get into your 60s '5/2, so 5 very easy days and 2 days of hard workouts. The 5 days a week might seem boring, but they are not wasting your time. And the 2 days a week you should be dreading as they are so hard.' 58:00 We talk about the importance of recovery 'you just don't bounce back like you used to as you get older' 1:01:00 Why strength training is absolutely key as you get older 1:03:30 How you can get your head around the mental challenge of slowing down. Joe suggests comparing workouts year on year. 1:06:00 Some tips if you want to do an Ironman for a milestone birthday 1:09:10 Why consistency and sleep are the most important elements of training Find out more about this week's guests Sister Madonna Buder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZA8eWjIYCU (Nike advert) Joe Friel https://joefrieltraining.com/ (website) Joe Friel https://joefrieltraining.com/book/fast-after-50/ (Fast at 50) book Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) –...

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From coaching future Olympians to a life-changing initiative supporting thousands of primary school children, we take a close look at the junior triathlon scene. Find out why you should care about junior triathlon, what Alex Yee was really like when he started out and what some young triathletes are doing to stay involved in the sport in their late teenage years. You'll hear: 12:45 Marc Laithwaite talks about the amazing https://www.facebook.com/trikidzcharity (TriKidz) project which is taking triathlon into primary schools for free in the north west of England. 27:00 Kevin Hudson from swim 1st Tri Club talks about how they started their junior triathlon club and some of the challenges that they face 42:45 Audrey Livingston, who was one of Alex Yee's first coaches talks about how she got into coaching juniors as well as what Alex was like as a 9 year old and the impact he has made on youngsters in the local area. 58:10 How 17 year old Charlotte has turned to triathlon coaching in order to stay involved in the sport after turning 16 which meant she was too old for the junior section and too young for the adult section at her local triathlon club. Also this week: 04:00 Tips from Fred Newton for nailing a multi-day endurance event. Find out more about this week's guests Marc Laithwaite from https://epicevents.co.uk/ (Epic Events) (who are behind TriKidz) Kevin Hudson, http://www.swim-1sttriclub.com/ (Swim 1st Triathlon clubs ) https://alphatrifit.co.uk/ (Audrey Livingston) - coach with Windrush tri and Crystal Palace Junior Triathletes Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Dave Tonge is a swimming coach and world record holder from south Wales. He's been coaching swimmers and triathletes for 25 years. He played a vital role in 2019 to help rugby star Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas overcome his fear of the water to complete Ironman Wales and break the stigma around HIV. Dave also holds the World Record for completing a 24 hour swim in an endless pool, when he covered a whopping 55km. He's also hilarious, has an infectious passion for swimming and is full of useful tips to help improve your swim leg in triathlon. You'll hear: 01:30 His background in swimming as a swimmer and a coach 'chlorine is in my blood! Swimming is your time, it's your headspace. Whether you think about stuff or sing songs in your head. I just switch off and enjoy the feeling of the water' 05:45 I spotted a gap in the triathlon market and I now teach all levels of swimmer, from beginner to pro swimmers and former rugby players who decide they want to do an Ironman. 06:30 Where the idea came from to get the World Record for a 24h swim in an Endless pool. 15:15 Why his lack of a night swim in training was on his mind in the run up to his 24 hour swim and how he fuelled his 24 hour swim. 20:00 The side effects of spending 24 hours in water 'my hands looked like they had been steam rollered! The skin was flapping against the bones' 22:00 Dave shares his tips for age group triathletes and why seeing a coach can be really beneficial. Make sure you have a coach and build confidence. Surround yourself with like-minded people. Cold water and wearing a wetsuit can hit you too and acclimatise is really important. 25:00 How he has been teaching an 83 man to swim. 'oh we have had some fun and games! It was all to do with building confidence in the water and it's the same thing that I learnt as a 16 year old to build the confidence with a child. 27:45 Dave talks about teaching Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas to swim so he could complete Ironman Wales in 2019. His journey was documented in the 'https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLRdWXEGL8 (HIV and me documentary). 'I had such pressure on me as a coach. There were tears at Long Course Weekend. How I got him back in the water for the second lap, I don't know.' He talks through how he did get Gareth through the swim, making him think about his motivation and his 'why'. 40:10 Dave shares his tips for athletes preparing to take on Ironman Wales and Ironman 70.3 Swansea. 'Smile! Smile at the sea and know that you are going to get out smiling, because you have paid for that and most people are doing it for fun as a hobby, so just enjoy it." 41:45 Can you do an Ironman with just one swim a week? I ask Dave. "You can get through it, but it will be a bad experience. You need to be getting in the pool three times a week. You need to do technique work and a long threshold set. Speak to someone who knows what they are doing, so you can get through it and enjoy it." 43:20 Some of the common techniques that Dave sees as a swimming coach. 'Head too high in the water, crossing the line at the front are both common ones. At the higher end for age groupers, it's not challenging all of the different energy systems. Find out more about this week's guests Dave Tonge https://www.instagram.com/davetongeswim/ (Instagram) https://heathwoodswimming.com/ (Heathwood Swimming)- Dave's private swimming teaching and coaching business Gareth Thomas 'HIV and me' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lLRdWXEGL8 (documentary trailer) Multiple Ironman winner and Oncologist Lucy Gossage interviews Helen for the https://themoveagainstcancerpodcast.transistor.fm/13 (MOVE against cancer podcast) Help Helen improve the podcast by https://www.docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUhzQ5s0d_72w_WLTjOIxefeIhqK5jhqGxIsLdRcKvRnDJZQ/viewform (completing this quick survey) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below...

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Emma Pallant-Browne discusses how she has shaken off the imposter syndrome to become one of the best triathletes in the world. The former U23 European Cross Country Champion switched to triathlon in 2012, but admits she felt out of place in triathlon for a long time. But 2021 has been a stellar season for the British born triathlete who now lives in South Africa with her husband Jared and their dogs. You'll hear: 35:00 Why she approached Tim Don for coaching 'he's made me believe I can be a biker' I haven't been good at pacing in the past, but he is so knowledgable and reads about everything that is coming out. 39:00 Patience and the art of going slow. When you are competitive in sport, you almost crave that big push and because I was running at such a young age, it was game on from the word go and I guess you develop habits. 40:35 Emma talks about her first experience of training in Kenya, when she was with British Athletics. 'we were the first white people there and the kids would run along with us. It was such a humbling experience and as a camp, I really enjoyed it as really simple living. 43:30 I feel more like a rounded athlete and I feel like I am understanding the sport more, I can respect my body more. Emma also talks about confidence and believing in herself. 48:30 Learning not to beat herself up after a race, thanks to her husband Jared. "When I had my first bad race with him, he was really relaxed and that has rubbed off on me over time. If you have done the best you can leading up to a race and in the race, then you can't do anything about it. 'A happy athlete is a faster athlete. You have to enjoy the sport and love what you do. When you put a lot of pressure on yourself, you can easily lose sight of the enjoyment if you're not surrounded by good people." 57:30 I feel like I am more balanced. I never had that balance before and I am performing better. 1:00:55 Tim Don has told Emma he thinks she can be a really good Ironman athlete. 1:05:00 Why Emma won't be getting into the gravel biking scene any time soon. 1:07:42 Her experience of being mentored by double Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes, through 'On Camp with Kelly' 'Everyone still keeps in touch, she created something pretty massive' and what Emma is doing to give back in South Africa too. Also this week! 03:10 Dov Tate from Parcours Wheels has a lowdown on gravel biking, what is it and some tips on how to get into it. 16:42 Sonny Peart talks all about his experience of Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra. Find out more about this week's guests Emma Pallant Browne https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/em_pallant/ (Instagram) https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/runnysonny/ (Sonny Peart) from https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/blacktrailrunners/ (Black Trail Runners) talks about https://z-p3.www.instagram.com/beyondtheultimate/ (Beyond the Ultimate)'s Highland Ultra Dov Tate from https://www.instagram.com/rideparcours/?hl=en (Parcours Wheels) - visit the https://www.parcours.cc/ (Parcours website) to find out more. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina,...

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Find out all you need to know about getting into Swimrun with World Champion Fanny Kuhn, coach Jude Palmer and Race Organiser Fred Newton. From events to training, equipment to the world championships, we've got you covered. You'll hear: 02:30 Kris King from Beyond the Ultimate talks about what's in store for Rich and Helen at the Highland Ultra as he prepares for the first ever event in the Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland. "It's an interesting place to put on an event, for sure" 15:12 Fred Newton explaining what Swimrun is, some of the races you can get involved in and some of the kit you might need. 26:12 Fanny Kuhn, Swimrun World Champion from Sweden talks about her background in the sport, if you can make a living from it, her work to get more people involved and why she really wants you to give it a go. 54:12 Start of the interview with coach and swimrun aficianado, Jude Palmer. Jude talks about some of the training involved, the nutritional side of things and why you should give it a crack. If you haven't googled swimrun events 2022 after listening to Jude, then you've missed a trick! Find out more about this week's guests Kris King https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheultimate/?hl=en (Beyond the Ultimate) Fanny Kuhn https://www.instagram.com/fannyfromswe/?hl=en-gb (Instagram) Fred Newton https://www.instagram.com/fredwnewton/?hl=en-gb (Instagram) Jude Palmer https://www.instagram.com/runsurreyhills/?hl=en-gb (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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If you've never heard the podcast before, then this episode is the perfect place to start your love affair with the Inside Tri Show podcast. Hit that download button and see why so many of the world's best triathletes have got involved to help Helen and listeners celebrate the 100th episode. You'll hear: It really is a superstar packed show, with memories and celebratory messages from: Ali Brownlee, Jonny Brownlee, Laura Siddall Taylor knibb Chrissie Wellington Ruth Astle Renee Kiley Georgia Taylor-Brown Tom Bishop and Sian Rainsley Nikki Bartlett Paul Kaye Fran Brown Rach McBride Fenella Langridge Lucy Gossage Joanne Murphy And Sarah Crowley Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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British professional triathletes and training partners Joe Skipper and Sam Proctor join us in conversation this week. There's plenty of banter and chat as we cover all things training, recovery, data, balance, teamwork, emotions and Michael Phelps. The banter starts right away. You'll hear: 19:35 How they met 20:37 What it's really like training with Joe "There's a lot of tempo isn't there?!" 'Joe's philosophy in life is how many people can I kill through training' Sam says. "But I enjoy it and because we are different, we compliment each other well. There are some laughs, some good coffee breaks. We have a really good time." 24:05 Self coached Vs Having a coach. Joe has been mainly self coached while Sam prefers to have a coach and has been working with Mark Pearce for over 5 years. 32:30 'I cant fault Joe, Joe is a really good friend and he has always helped me and supported me.' 34:40 We talk about Joe wearing his heart on his sleeve and he admits he probably is one of the most emotional athletes out there. 'When you cross the line, the mixture of fatigue that just wears you down gets me really emotional and it happens a lot, especially when I have had a big race and I have had to push so hard. It really grinds you down. I'm not an emotional person at all in normal every day life.'' Sam says: "People don't realise Joe can go into this place where others would pull the pin. He can push through that and I think that's why the emotion comes out." 52:22 Joe's mental strength and why it makes a huge difference across the Ironman distance. 'he is thinking so hard, and doing so well. He is in an 8 hour race and he is always on it and that's what makes him once of the best athletes. It's always your mind that gives up before your body.' Sam says. 54:40 Analysing data and why Joe doesn't spend much time on training peaks. 'I never look at my training on Training Peaks. It uploads onto there, but I don't do anything with it.' 57:00 Why Sam reckons Joe could be like Michael Phelps in the pool. 57:30 Joe's hopes to do some training with Lionel Sanders and Sam Long. 1:00:10 Joe's thoughts on why the Ironman World Championships should rotate away from Kona. "it's a massive boost for me in St George as it will be a lot cooler than Kona. I think the course for me is a lot better than Hawaii. I will have a lot better chance in St George. It will be my best chance so far. 1:02:15 I wouldn't care who I was beating to become World Champion. But Jan Frodeno would be one person I would love to beat to become World Champion, because of the reputation he has and it would give it a lot more credibility if you beat him to become World Champion. 1:06:10 Sam's hopes to get back on the start line of an Ironman soon Find out more about this week's guests Joe Skipper https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/?hl=en (Instagram) Sam Proctor https://www.instagram.com/samproctortri/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the...

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Australian ultra runner Lucy Bartholomew hit the headlines as a teenager, for completing her first ultra marathon when she was just 15. Back in 2014, she was crowned World Junior Sky Running Champion, in 2018, she was 3rd female at the Western States 100. It's hard to believe she's still only in her mid-twenties. But as Covid hit, Lucy decided it was time for a new challenge. She is now training for her first Ironman as a total newbie to triathlon. You'll hear: 09:15 The start of the interview with Lucy 11:12 How her training compares between ultra running and triathlon 'it's blowing my mind, it's been challenging. I have so much respect for anyone who does all of these sports. When I'm running, I go out for an hour and I'm done. I'm shocked at what the body can do.' 14:15 Lucy explains she has found the cycling 'terrifying'. 'It's really challenged me, it's a very different type of training. Half the time I feel like I'm stressing and white knuckling down the hills.' 18:00 Her thoughts on wanting to do something completely different and not box herself in. 'I want to be a strong athlete, a strong woman, but I don't just want to be Lucy the runner. I've done a lot in running and there is definitely more out there, but over the last few years, I realised I needed to switch it up to be that strong athlete for the rest of my life.' 20:40 Why she out-ran her love of running in 2019. 'The emotions within were were very much like 'I'm done with this. And I've always said I wanted to chase things that I was committed to and I feel like I've come full circle back to it too.' 26:45 Lucy talks about some of the mental struggles she has faced following the Covid outbreak. 30:00 Lucy says she is good at resting and she too has days thinking 'do I really want to be doing this? In lockdown without goals and need to be ready, I've decided to move forward with more rest.' 32:40 The question on anyone's mind training for an Ironman: When do you shower when you are training for these things? 34:25 What does running mean to Lucy? 'It's such a simple way for anyone to move their body. It's a way to explore the planet, meet people and you can go for a run and tell someone your life story because you are so vulnerable. Running brings that out in us. It brings us back to square one. It can be super hard, but it can be so rewarding, whether you are at the front or the back of the pack' 36:38 Lucy talks about her most heartbreaking moment in running, which was realising at the Western States 100 in 2019 that she had fallen out of love with running. But if I start something, I'm committed. There is a beauty in being able to suffer and I thought even if I don't meet people's expectations, at least I got there and if I got there in that bad a state, imagine what I could do with my head in a good place. 46:30 How to deal with an expectation of always doing well and winning. 'Something like Ironman will change that for me. It's one of those things where you have to expect I did the best I could on the day, in the conditions I had. There are things you can't control and it's really important to take a moment to reflect and look back.' I am working on being mentally stronger and believing that the best is yet to come' 49:15 Some absolute golden advice that Lucy gave to one of her athletes who was struggling with motivation. 'I don't care what you look like when you run, what I care about is you giving yourself this opportunity to get out the door. I wanted her to know that when she uploads her workout, I couldn't care about her splits. I wanted her to go back to what running is, to think this is me time, to help myself. In the ultra world, there can be a vibe of 'I don't get out of bed for less than 30km' but I just think that is affecting people coming into the sport and people can start to lose motivation.' 54:10 We have to realise that not everyone is trying to be the first person across the tape, most people are...

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It’s so easy to look at Instagram and feel like everyone else is constantly smashing PBs and smiling their way through training and events. But we all have setbacks along the way, extra challenges that we face, doubt in our head. So let's hear it for two very different women who are happy to share their own experiences with you. Professional triathlete Simone Ackermann trains with her local tri club, had to rely on financial support from her Dad and even swapped countries in order to compete at Tokyo 2020. While amateur swimmer Sophie Gasson's dream of swimming the channel was pulled away by the tides, when she was 16 hours into her swim and she could see France in the distance. You'll hear: 06:32 Start of the interview with channel swimmer Sophie Gasson, ten days after her attempt to swim the channel. 08:25 Sophie says she isn't some kind of super human swimmer or an elite swimmer 'I didn't swim for my school, I didn't swim for a club or for Uni. I really like swimming, I like the cold and I like the feeling that the sea is different every time you get in it.' 12:00 Sophie talks about why swimming the channel appealed to her. 20:00 How Sophie mentally prepared for her attempt for three years and what happened when the weather started to delay her attempt. 'Suddenly I'm not allowed to go and it really threw me. 34:30 How Sophie to strength from the people she supports through her work as a cancer rehabilitation specialist. 37:25 'I could see France ahead of me, I could see the cliffs and then it all went belly up but I had no idea what was going on.' 'We must be nearly there' I thought. I didn't know that the tide was sweeping us really fast towards Calais' 42:30 In the end we got told to get out by the French authorities, because we were in the shipping lane. But in the grand scheme of things I didn't do it, I'm not a channel swimmer because I didn't set foot in France. We did the very best we could. I swam for 16hours and 4 minutes and I got pulled out because of the tide, not because I couldn't do it. 51:20 Why age really doesn't matter when it comes to taking yourself out of your comfort zone. 54:52 Start of the Simone Ackermann interview, which kicks off with Simone talking about her experience taking part in the Super League Triathlon Championship Series 2021. 1:04:42 The difference in funding systems between New Zealand and South Africa and why Simone wouldn't have been able to go the Olympics, had it not been for her Dad. 1:09:30 Simone trains on her own, or with her local tri club when she is back in New Zealand 'a bunch of middle age men, who are lawyers, accountants, doctors. My setup in New Zealand is very different to most of my fellow competitors.' 1:12:45 Why Simone is a huge fan of Parkrun 'with being stuck in New Zealand, for a lot of last year, it became the main event! It's just such a good event, it's accessible for anyone and it's brilliant for anyone to set a goal and work towards. I can't think of any event quite like it in the world. I think as a person just going out there, it's just the best. I would encourage anyone to go along to their local event.' 1:18:55 Since Rio it hasn't been a smooth journey and if you had asked me back then (Rio) I wouldn't have thought I would have got to where I am right now. "Everyone is having to have some little battle along the line" Find out more about this week's guests Simone Ackermann https://www.facebook.com/simone.ackermann.735 (Facebook) Sophie Gasson's https://www.justgiving.com/team/SophieECSoloAttempt (fundraising page) Friday November 12th 2021 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movecharity/325783 (MOVE Charity Ball tickets) 03:35 Resilient Nutrition's Meet the nutter: https://www.instagram.com/fredwnewton/?hl=en-gb (Fred Newton ) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below...

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We discuss iron deficiency in endurance athletes with Dr Rich Burden who works for the English Institute of Sport and has academic affiliations with St Mary's University and Loughborough University. He's an expert when it comes to iron and iron deficiency anaemia - he did his PhD in iron deficiency and iron repletion in elite endurance athletes. You'll hear: 05:20 Helen explains some of her symptoms in the lead up to being diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia including feeling lethargic, shortness of breath, struggling to do easy runs, lacking energy, unable to hit certain intensities on the bike and struggling with heavy legs. 10:30 Why iron deficiency anaemia doesn't present overnight and can take some time to present itself. 'if iron deficiency occurred overnight, that would instantly cause you to start asking questions, but it creeps up on you, so it is not noticable over short periods of time. It's not until you're at the top of peak training that it can being obvious.' 13:40 If finger prick blood tests at home would pick up iron deficiency 'for Haemoglobin, yes, but as long as you know what you are looking for and what your normal is. For a lot of people when iron deficiency is slowly deteriorating over time, you could take a blood test which is in the 'normal range' but it might not be in the normal range for you. 16:00 Why iron is crucial for health. 'if at any point your iron status is compromised, it will compromise the number size and health of red blood cells which means the ability of the red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body is compromised. ' 17:53 Ferritin is your iron store. If your iron store is depleted then your ability to make healthy new blood cells is reduced and therefore you find exercise harder. Iron is key to transport oxygen around the body and for your muscles to take that oxygen out of the blood and turn it into energy. If those systems are depleted, your ability to exercise is compromised. 19:20 What is the difference being iron deficient and having iron deficiency anaemia? Iron deficiency anaemia is the last stage of iron deficiency. 23:30 How iron deficiency can also occur in men, even though it is more prevalent in women because menstruating women loose iron through their periods. 23:40 Why endurance athletes are more susceptible to iron deficiency, including muscular micro traumas, intravascular hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells). Endurance runners have a greater rate of red blood cell destruction because of the impact forces and striking the ground so often. 26:00 The role of diet and nutrition in relation to iron deficiency. Vegetarians are more at risk of iron deficiency but it doesn't always have to be red meat. There are iron fortified cereals, pasta, bread, nuts. For vegans and for vegetarians it's a bit more complicated but there are expert nutritionists out there who have dietary restrictions 30:00 Iron supplementation - is it worth it? There is no evidence to show that if you are not iron deficient then taking a supplement would do anything positive. There are risks of being iron deficient but there are also risks of having too much iron in your system. 33:00 The role of iron infusions. "The problem with oral supplements is that they have to go through the gut and so you lose a lot of iron that way, so it can take months for someone to have their iron deficiency corrected." 34:38 Why taking iron supplements is not a form of doping or performance enhancing. "There is no evidence to suggest that giving someone iron if they don't need it will enhance performance, unless it is in combination with other things that we know will improve performance, like EPO." 37:40 The role of hepcidin in iron absorption. 41:10 Why timing is important to support absorption of iron. 44:15 Are there any differences between pre and post menopausal women and iron deficiency and any particular factors to take into account? Find out more

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British Triathletes Tom Bishop and Sian Rainsley join us in conversation this week. It's been nothing short of a rollercoaster for the couple over the last few seasons. Back in 2018, Tom was travelling to Australia to represent Team England at the Commonwealth Games, while girlfriend Sian was being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Roll on to 2021, Sian made her senior debut on the World Triathlon Circuit while Tom was trying to play catch up for Olympic qualification and faced a mighty task of doing 5 races across 5 weeks around the World. The pair are grounded, fun and full of love and belief for each other in and out of the sport that brought them together. You'll hear: 06:30 The stress that quarantine has added to life on the WTCS circuit and why even couples have to quarantine separately. 11:14 How they first met 12:25 Sian and Tom talk about Sian making her senior debut at WTCS Leeds in 2021 'I still can't believe it to be honest, but it is possible and it can happen. I was running along next to Non Stanford and Katie Zaferes. It's really surreal to be doing that with people I've been looking up to in triathlon' 17:20 Tom talks about the 'mighty' task he had on his hands to try to qualify a place for Great Britain at the Olympics. He faced 5 races in 5 weeks around the world. "It was a pretty mighty task and at the end of the day it didn't happen. We didn't make a proper plan and in hindsight if I had nailed two, I probably would have scored the points needed. I think for the next cycle, British Triathlon and us athletes will have learnt from this. I wish we had thought about it more before we started. I didn't really cope with all of the pressure. I felt like it was all on me. I wasn't even guaranteed to be selected for the Olympics at the end of it all and by the end of it all, I didn't really care. At the time, I just wanted it over and done with. 25:30 Sian: You always watch the Olympics and see the amazing stories of people who make it, but there are always athletes that don't make it and it's really tough to watch. 27:30 Sian talks about being in the sport for 17 years, after doing her first triathlon at the age of 8 and representing Team GB at the Youth Olympics in 2014. Having done those things for so long, I have drawn on those experiences a lot to motivate myself to know that I can do these things. 30:15 Sian talks about the impact that a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease has had on her as an elite sportsperson 'I was losing weight, I started to get belly cramps, I started to lose blood. I was embarrassed about having toilet issues, I was only 18. I had never heard of it, I had no idea what it was and how it would affect my life until I had loads of flare ups. I was too tired to even get to the bathroom, but 80% of people with Crohn's disease need surgery at some point. 2018 was the first time I doubted if I would be able to do elite sport and have Crohn's Disease at the same time. I am just grabbing every opportunity at the moment. If it wasn't for Tom, I wouldn't be doing triathlon. He kept the belief in me, even when I got funding cut. 38:00 Tom talks about how he dealt with Sian's diagnosis in 2018, when he was flying out to the Commonwealth Games with Team England. Everyone has their own issues, but Sian is the closest person and it has inspired me to get through my rough patch. Hopefully any little story can help someone else. 40:30 I love the sport, so there is no doubt that I would never do it, whether as an elite or just being with friends. At one point when I was doubting if I could do it or not, I felt like I was doing it for a team of people with Crohn's. The Dr initially said you can't do sport, especially triathlon, an endurance sport with Crohn's disease. I'm better to be consistent over months and months rather than do one run if my tummy is feeling bad. It's been a big learning curve. 43:15 Sian was recently diagnosed with a heart issue 46:00 Tom talks about...

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Taylor Knibb was part of the silver medal winning Team USA in the Mixed Relay at Tokyo 2020. She’s no stranger to success, twice winning the Junior World Championships and being crowned U23 World Champion. She qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by winning WTCS Yokohama. And she really caught people’s attention with some phenomenal performances on her road bike with aero bars. First on her Ironman 70.3 debut in Boulder to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and then again at the Collins Cup, where she beat Teresa Adam and the phenomenal Daniela Ryf. This athlete is going places! You'll hear: 06:45 What is Taylor doing in her bike sessions that nobody else is? 09:50 Why she is going to be changing her swim very soon 11:15 The influence of her mum, Leslie Knibb, who is a triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete. Taylor dropped her mum on the bike for the first time in 2012, as her mum was preparing for Kona! 15:40 Taylor talks about the first time Taylor broke away with Flora Duffy in a WTS race in 2017 'I was 19, it was very intimidating and she didn't say anything the whole ride' 19:35 About her training group in Boulder, under coach Ian O'Brien and why she spends a lot of time training with Jeanni Metzler. 21:00 About her Ironman 70.3 debut 'when I showed up to Boulder for Ironman 70.3 I had taped all of my gels to the top tube of my bike and apparently you don't do that in a 70.3 race. Apparently on the broadcast they were counting the gels I had taken because they could see the electric tape.' 27:20 I don't think I had expectations for this year. I was just focussing on one thing at a time, but the Olympics was the thing I wanted to do the best in, and I didn't so that has a bit of a dark cloud over it, but I was able to learn from it and I definitely don't want to make the same mistakes again. I am bummed about that. I don't want to make the same mistake twice. 30:20 Why she watches as much triathlon as she can 'I think I have watched every single World Championship Series race since 2009. I love watching the races I haven't been in and the ones I have been in and I think I learn more from watching them than racing them sometimes. I only learnt about triathlon in 2013 and I watched the races to learn about the sport as a whole. When I was a Junior I watched them to learn about the racing and now it's more about learning about my competitors and how the races pan out. 35:00 Her reaction when she found out she would be racing against Daniela Ryf and Teresa Adam at the Collins Cup. I had nothing to lose. But you can't say you're not scared lining up against Daniela Ryf, but it was also a huge honour lining up against her. "To be able to race her is so neat, I was just excited and grateful for the opportunity." 39:40 I felt bad for Daniela at the Collins Cup. I was just waiting for her to come past me. I went out way too hard on the bike and I wanted her to pass me because I wanted to see just how fast she goes, but hopefully some day that will happen. I still want to be better because I still made mistakes. 43:00 How she developed a competitive side with her brother when they were kids. 47:00 Why she is still trying to get better at switching off a bit and why it was easier to switch off from triathlon when she was University. Also this week... 57:00 GB Paratriathlete Fran Brown talks us through her 4th place finish at the Tokyo Paralympics. "It wasn't quite what I had planned." Find out more about this week's guests Taylor Knibb https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/?hl=en (Instagram) Fran Brown https://www.instagram.com/franrbrown/?hl=en (Instagram) Resilient Nutrition's Meet the nutter: https://www.robertherring.co.uk/about/ (Robert Herring) performance coach Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below...

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Love triathlon? Love rugby? Love Wales? Then this episode is for you! Former Wales international Shane Williams talks about his journey from being one of the best wings in the world, to being a multiple Ironman finisher. The 5ft7 wing who was International Player of the Year in 2008, won 87 caps for Wales and made multiple appearances for the British and Irish Lions. Since retiring, he has turned his hand to endurance sports and has been a regular at Ironman Wales. You'll hear: 06:30 The trigger for getting into triathlon 09:00 His first Ironman Wales 'At times, I absolutely hated it, but at times I absolutely loved it. From start to finish I was absolutely petrified.' 12:30 How he got the likes of Ian Gough and Ryan Jones involved. 15:00 The difference between the physical pain of playing rugby and doing a triathlon 18:00 Dark places on the rugby pitch Vs dark places in a race 25:10 Which rugby player would he most like to race against in a triathlon and who would be in his ideal triathlon relay from the rugby world? 36:00 How his nutrition differs between when he was a rugby player and now he is training for a triathlon. If anything I pay more attention to my diet now than I did as a professional rugby player. I was told what to eat and when to eat it and I would usually go up for seconds. Does he miss his rugby body? I probably don't. I'm still quite muscly, but my body has changed completely. My body fat is lower than when I was playing. I probably look better now than I did when I was playing rugby, I feel lighter, I'm lighter on my feet. I look completely different and I see pictures of me and I'm probably healthier now then when I was then. 41:44 What tips would he have for anyone doing Ironman Wales. 'The more training you put in, the easier Ironman Wales is and the more you enjoy it on the day. Left no stone unturned in your training and then you will enjoy the day. In 2015 I didn't appreciate how tough it would be and it spat me out. For long periods of that day, I hated it. ' 43:00 Whether he'll be getting his https://fabfourcoffee.com/ (FabFour coffee) founders involved and why he started his own sportswear brand, https://www.agilissport.com/ (Agilis). Also this week: 52:30 Laura Siddall's audio diary from her time as a reserve guide for the British Paratriathlon team at the Tokyo Paralympics, featuring fellow reserve guide Tim Don and bronze medallist Claire Cashmore. Find out more about this week's guests Shane Williams https://www.instagram.com/shanemwilliams/?hl=en (Instagram) Shane's https://fabfourcoffee.com/ (FabFour coffee) and new sportswear brand, https://www.agilissport.com/ (Agilis). Laura Siddall https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ (Instagram) Resilient Nutrition's Meet the nutter: https://www.instagram.com/1dayadventurer/?hl=en (Jay Worthy) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters...

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It's a deep and honest chat with British pro Kim Morrison, covering everything from big race postponements, to her background in triathlon, to her progression as a professional. We talk about the mental ups and downs she's faced with running. And why she's eager to start training with others again soon. You'll hear: 07:00 Her reaction to the Kona postponement and why she's not convinced it should be held elsewhere as a one-off. 12:30 Why loving triathlon is key to continuing 'if you're not passionate and in love with it, I truly don't believe you can continue doing it, not to the level that will fulfil you anyway' 15:30 Her love for Time Trialling 'its probably one of the sports that has progressed the least. We still sign on pen to paper. Even 4-5 years ago you'd have to purchase the handbook to know which races were happening. Nothing was online. 19:14 Why running remains a daily challenge for Kim. "Forget the run tomorrow". Going out to run for pure pleasure - I get those days sometimes but more often than not, all I can think of is 'it's for Kona'. My mind doesn't wander when I run. Running just doesn't come naturally to me. 26:00 Why she asked David Tillbury-Davis to coach her when she met him in Kona 2019. ' I really wanted a fresh pair of eyes over me as a runner' 30:00 Why she bases herself in Norfolk, in the east of England. 'I think the uniqueness is how flat it is!' Day to day training solo is great, but it's getting tough' 32:20 The role Chrissie Wellington has played in Kim's career. 'The commute on the tube turned into commuting on my bike into work after I finished that book.' 38:45 Some useful tips to motivate yourself if you've had a disappointing race or result. "I'll now know never to not push hard enough. " 43:00 The impact the early part of her life has had on her since. 48:00 The biggest take away Kim has learnt from her career as a professional triathlete. 'When you don't keep winning, you have to have a realisation of what fulfils you.' Find out more about this week's guests Kim Morrison https://www.instagram.com/kimmoreasons/?hl=en-gb (Instagram) Kim Morrison https://kimberleymorrison.co.uk/ (website) Resilient Nutrition's Meet the Nutter: https://www.instagram.com/cyclewalkcraft/?hl=en-gb (Janet Herring) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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We return to India this week, to speak to coach and athlete Aarathi Swaminathan from Chennai. Aarathi talks about growing up in India, when she enjoyed swimming and running. However, work took over as she hit her early twenties and sport went on the back burner. And then, like so many of us she discovered triathlon and it changed her life. She is now passionate about encouraging more Indian women to take up the sport and has tips for anyone looking to start. You'll hear 11:45 We talk about career vs sport and why Aarthi had to put her love for sport on the back burner 14:15 The turning point for Aarthi, when she asked herself 'do I have 30 minutes of me time every day?' 18:25 Aarthi talks about being in tears at the finish line of her first triathlon 21:15 The primary reason that few women in India are into triathlon is due to exposure and the fact the family always comes first. Safety has also been an issue, but things are improving and there are more groups going out riding together. 34:15 We talk about how triathlon has changed her life and her first ever Ironman branded race in India 41:00 Why endurance sports brands should start getting into the Indian market 48:15 Why kids in India haven't known about triathlon, but how exposure is growing Find out more about this week's guests Aarathi Swaminathan https://www.instagram.com/aarathiswaminathan/?hl=en (Instagram) Meet the nutter - https://www.instagram.com/paddysproject52/?hl=en (Paddy's Project 52) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only episode which is an exclusive audio diary of our recent cycling adventure from Lands End to John O'Groats. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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In some countries, triathlon and endurance sports are part of the national psyche. In many others around the world, they're really not. Whether it's due to a lack of infrastructure, facilities, culture, money or races, for some, there just aren't as many opportunities to take part in swim, bike run. Our guest this week is Indian athlete Deepak Raj who's also a coach and the brains behind the Yoska training community. It's a really emotional interview with Deepak who explains how triathlon has completely changed his life. He has gone from a total non-runner to a Kona finisher. He also talks about the pivotal role he has had in developing the sport in India: You'll hear: 15:52 Deepak talks about his first ever event being a 38km skating event, which he took part in when he was posted to Germany with his work. 18:00 Deepak talks about the first time he started to run. I ran 2-3 minutes and that's all I could run. I was huffing and puffing and I walked home, thinking oh my god, here I am and I can't run. 23:12 Deepak says lining up at the Berlin marathon for the first time was really scary and I was scared because I wasn't sure about pushing my limits. 28:15 I hadn't even heard of triathlon. The first time I really heard of it was when I was living in Germany. 31:45 The mindset about getting through the swim when you're not a very confident swimmer. "I signed up for a skating marathon, without being able to skate" 37:40 Talks about making the swim cut off by just over a minute at his first Ironman and his wife getting stressed about if he would make it 38:24 Why are people taking up triathlon in India 41:12 Talks about the uptake of triathlon and while a race might only be 10% female, the number of women doing the sport as a lifestyle is a lot higher. 42:38 Some of the barriers that stop people from doing triathlon 46:30 The work Deepak put in to try to bring Ironman to India 51:08 Deepak get very emotional when he describes what it meant to him to bring Ironman to India 54:30 There are so many people involved in the sport has taken off and the whole cultural shift of getting people fit and healthy is really happening and we need that in India. But because the foundations are not there, people have to start to learn to swim at the age of 25. 1:00:18 What's your dream for triathlon in India? India should be one of the top countries in Ironman's portfolio and that will result in more people in the sport, a healthier lifestyle and things like that. 1:01:48 Deepak's digital training platform, https://www.yoska.in/triathlonacademy/ (yoska) Find out more about this week's guests Deepak Raj https://www.instagram.com/coachdeepakraj/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, taking you behind the scenes of our Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout...

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In the 3rd and final Summer Series, Suzie Richards joins us to talk about her bike touring trip from Bulgaria to the UK. Suzie talks about how to go with the flow, rather than plan a cycle route. She gives tips about where to stay, what to pack and why choosing some less well known countries will leave you grinning from ear to ear. You'll hear: How Suzie ended up in a co-working space in Bulgaria in the middle of a pandemic What Suzie did for food and accommodation along the way If she was ever scared wild camping on her own Why she was happy going with the flow and not having her whole trip planned What she used to plan her route on a daily basis The delights of cycling through Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro Find out more about this week's guests Suzie Richards https://www.instagram.com/hollyapage/?hl=en (Instagram) https://coworkingbansko.com/ (Co-working Bansko) https://www.komoot.com/ (Komoot) - for planning your rides https://www.warmshowers.org/ (Warm Showers )- when you need a comfy bed and a warm shower from a fellow cycle tourer Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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In part 2 of the Summer Series 2021, we hear about going on a semi-organised bike journey with Jordan Blanco. If you fancy giving bike touring a go, but you're not sure about carrying lots of kit, camping at night or planning your own route, then there are loads of companies that run organised or semi-organised trips and take the stress away, so all you need to do is focus on the cycling and your surroundings. Triathlete and coach Jordan Blanco did an organised ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in the summer of 2019. You'll hear: 05:05 Do you need to train to ride 100 miles a day, for ten days? 06:15 Why Jordan chose a semi-organised trip and what she needed to carry day-to-day on the bike 09:50 Should you stay in B and Bs and hotels or should you camp when you're cycle touring? 11:50 Why does Jordan enjoy cycling adventures, rather than just triathlon training 'there's nothing like being on your bike to see places and connect with places. It's getting to experience the people too. You're much less intimidating when you're on a bike" 14:50 The appeal of cycling a country end to end 18:20 Jordan says make sure your kit is as ready for the adventure as you are. 20:10 How to prevent saddle sores and sore bottoms when you're cycle touring 28:10 Why Jordan thinks she'll be more focussed on destination cycling more than trying to qualifying for Kona going forwards. 29:30 Why cycle touring can be a key part of your triathlon training "I've had my best races off the bike of some high volume cycling. If you can go somewhere else and see something new, go for it and integrate it into your training." Find out more about this week's guests Jordan Blanco https://twitter.com/jordanblancosf?lang=en (Twitter) https://www.skedaddle.com/uk (Skedaddle) - the company Jordan used for her trip Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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In the first part of the Inside Tri Show Summer Series, prepare for a fantastic adventure on fat bikes and pack rafts off the coast of North West Scotland. When she's not working as a physiotherapist, Hollie Leonard loves being in the outdoors, whether it's doing triathlon or mountaineering, Hollie's always up for an adventure and in the summer of 2020, she and her husband Dave went bike rafting in the Outer Hebrides. You'll hear how they came up with the idea where they got their kit from how they plotted their route what they took where they ate The general highs and lows of this stunning Scottish adventure. Find out more about this week's guests Hollie Leonard https://www.instagram.com/holliejleonard/?hl=en-gb (Instagram) Read more about Hollie and Dave's trip https://www.davidaleonard.com/words/hebrides (here). https://backcountry.scot/ (Backcountry.scot) - Andy and the team can help you to plan your adventure and get the right gear! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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What's it really like to ride the Tour de France? We get the lowdown from Guy Wolstencroft who was part of a team of amateur riders who completed every stage of the Tour a week ahead of the pros. The Tour 21, as it’s known, covered every single km that the pro teams covered. But they also raised £1m for Cure Leukaemia charity in the process. You'll hear: 08:40 Start of the interview with Guy Wolstencroft who had finished the Tour de France two days before we spoke. 09:40 Guy talks about Geoff Thomas, the former Crystal Palace footballer, who organises the fundraising event. He explains how the Tour 21 came about, with each participant having to raise £30,000. 13:00 How Guy managed to juggle his training alongside work and family commitments. "I was cycling about 15 hours a week and I worked with a coach and I told him you have to get me to the start line in good nick. My last drink was on NYW, my next one was six months later on the Champs Elysee." 16:14 Why the Tour 21 completed each stage a week before the pros. "We literally did every km the pros did" and how the riders were looked after by organisers and the support team. 21:50 What they ate to fuel the whole ride and why Guy was gutted to be the only one who didn't lose weight! "some days we were on the bike for ten hours" "I was more concerned about the water. I actually drank 17l of water on the Ventoux day." 25:40 Guy talks about the double Mont Ventoux day and what it was like going up twice. "it was 40 degrees that day and you're just constantly sweating" 35:31 The make up of the Tour 21 team and what his teammates were like. 39:00 If his perspective of pro riders has changed after cycling every km of the Tour de France. 44:50 About being part of a team to raise £1million for Cure Leukaemia "it's incredible, it's just an amazing thing to do. Find out more about this week's guests Guy Wolstencroft: https://justgiving.com/fundraising/guy-wolstencroft (Just Giving Fundraising page) for Cure Leukaemia https://www.thetour21.co.uk/ (The Tour 21) - All you need to know Tri 247 Move Charity Raffle https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/movecharityraffle (Justgiving page) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests...

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Hayden Wilde will be the first to tell you the last 3-4 years have been huge as he pursued his goal of trying to qualify for the Olympics in triathlon, following a background in more off-road endurance sports. When the Covid outbreak began in 2020, the young New Zealander wouldn't have foreseen not racing abroad for 22 months. He made the most of his time, becoming 2x National Champion in the 5,000m on the track and also spent quality time with friends and family. He returned to triathlon action with a 5th place finish at WCTS Leeds and is one to watch heading into the Tokyo Olympics and beyond. You'll hear 08:27 Hayden talk about leaving New Zealand for the first time in 22 months and what it was like travelling to Europe having had so much freedom during the Covid outbreak in NZ 14:54 Hayden says if racing hadn't been on the cards, he would have been happy staying in New Zealand but "Watching racing continuing was pretty gutting. I just wanted to get out and do what I love to do and get my job back to normality." 16:20 Was Hayden surprised with his 5th place finish and running alongside Alex Yee who would go on to win the race? 19:45 About his rapport with Alex Yee "I really rate him as an athlete and as a person too. I am absolutely stoked for him to get that Olympic sport. There's about 3 or 4 months between us and there are going to be a lot of battles over the next few years. Our track times are pretty similar, our swimming is the same, I just have a better power to weight ratio on the bike, but the way he performed in Leeds was awesome to see. It's going to be an exciting few years for Hayden and Alex" 22:23 What does being a strong runner bring to the mix when it comes to confidence? "All these track times are well and good, but the reality is it's a different game running off the bike" 24:35 His hopes of representing New Zealand in the 5,000m on the track at the Tokyo Olympics. He made the criteria to qualify for selection for the New Zealand Olympic team for the 5,000m, but he did not make the team. 29:15 "Back in primary school I used to do a bit of cross country, but I only really played football and hockey and only started to do half marathons when I was 16 or 17, but they were mainly off-road. I just had such a big base when I was young and when I transferred to triathlon four years ago, I just needed to find the right coach to build on top of that and get some speed into me." 31:15 How he met his coach Craig Kirkwood at a local running race (which Hayden won) and his coaching team around him 31:41 Why Hayden prefers to train alone and bases himself in Tauranga, a beach town, away from the Triathlon New Zealand team. "It makes me balanced and extremely relaxed coming into races. I can do things other than work. Mentally I just really like it and if I train with others it just doesn't work for me. When I train with others, yes it pushes me, but I'm lucky because I can push myself pretty hard." 39:50 His love for boats, boat flipping and having a project on his hands, so he can go out fishing enjoy the New Zealand summer, not not talk shop and enjoy life and time with friends and family. 47:24 Him reflect on his victory at Coast to Coast in 2015 "man, how did I paddle 80km for like 4 hours and not be too tired? It was a battle, but it was fun! Being that young, you just sort of go full-gas." 50:0 If he misses the more relaxed nature of Xterra triathlon and more off-road sports and why he might be heading to Maui later in 2020 54:52 What he was doing when the OlympicTriathlon was taking place at the Rio Olympics in 2016. "After Rio was actually when I made the transfer to triathlon. I've had the normal four year cycle! I knew the household names, but going to my first World Series was like 'woah, these are the guys you watch on TV" It has been quite a surreal 3 or 4 years" 01:00:25 His tattoo which he got done for his Dad who passed away 14 years ago. Find out more...

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Helen brings you a race special from Ironman UK this week, with post-race interviews from winners Joe Skipper and Katrina Matthews. Second place finisher Nikki Bartlett, along with Chantal Cummings and Leon Chevalier who both finished third also stop and chat to Helen. Plus she speaks to British pros Elliot Smales (4th) and Adam Bowden (5th), as well as coach Rob Cheetham, who is husband to Susie Cheetham. You'll hear: 09:21 Joe Skipper interview 'it was the hardest I've ever had to dig for a win' 12:09 Female winner Kat Matthews 'it was so hard, it was so hard' 18:40 Leon Chevalier 'it was a world of pain' interview 23:58 Rob Cheetham, Leon's coach, gives the perspective from a coach's point of view 'I thought it would be less stressful when it's not your wife, but it was equally as nervous' 28:34 British pro Elliot Smales talks us through his second ever Ironman 'it is in my back garden, it would be weird not to do it. I was in a really dark place' 33:45 New pro Chantal Cummings talks about the 'savage course' and why a significant life event means she is more worried about being happy than earning thousands. 38:20 Adam Bowden, 5th, talks about the 'big test' to see if he could back up his Ironman debut in Tulsa. 43:25 Interview with Nikki Bartlett Find out more about this week's guests https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/?hl=en (Joe Skipper) https://www.instagram.com/katr_matthews/?hl=en (Katrina Matthews) https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en (Nikki Bartlett) https://www.instagram.com/l.chevalier/?hl=en (Leon Chevalier) https://www.instagram.com/chantalc13/?hl=en (Chantel Cummings) MOVE charity Raffle on https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/movecharityraffle (Justgiving) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Marten Van Riel is on a mission to win an Olympic medal in triathlon, before stamping his authority over the Ironman distance. The 28-year-old surprised himself by qualifying for the Rio Olympics and going on to finish in 6th position. He won Super League's Arena Games twice in 2021 and finished 3rd at WCTS Leeds, which was won by Alex Yee. He's part of Joel Filliol's squad and trains alongside his fellow countryman Jelle Geens, as well as Vincent Luis, Mario Mola and Jake Birtwhistle. And keep it quiet, but he reckons the Belgian team are going to be flying under the radar in the mixed relay, with Marten and Jelle alongside Valerie Barthelemy and Claire Michel. You'll hear: 00:11:40 Marten talks about why he is training at altitude and why he is enjoying being somewhere quiet where he can focus on doing his job in the build up to the Tokyo Olympics. We also talk about heat preparation. 00:14:40 Why he's spent a lot of 2021 in Girona, alongside Vincent Luis and his Belgian teammate Jelle Geens. 00:16:54 Why he's feeling totally different heading towards Tokyo, compared to Rio 00:22:15 The ups and downs of training in a group with the world's best and why it can be amazing, but also hard work too. 'It doesn't matter if I get dropped on a ride. Everybody has a bad day. When you train with the best, it's normal to get dropped sometimes. 00:23:38 We talk confidence and why Marten generally isn't that confident, until he gets onto the start line, when his killer instinct comes out. 00:25:30 We talk about how the Tokyo Olympic triathlon race might pan out and if there will be tactics to slow down Alex Yee. 00:28:32 We talk about the influence Belgian triathlete Marc Herramans has had on Marten and his triathlon career. Marc finished 6th at Kona, before a training accident in Lanzarote left him paralysed. 00:36:30 Marten is 'super excited about Belgium's chances in the mixed relay at the Tokyo Olympics. 00:39:20 How stressful were the tight restrictions at the WCTS Yokohama? 00:43:30 Inner belief - where does it come from? 00:45:00 "It's extreme, I don't know what to make of them" is Marten's reaction when I ask him about the Norwegian's triathlon suits for Tokyo. He reveals what the Belgian team are doing. 00:47:25 Marten talks about his plan to move into long distance triathlon. "I definitely don't see it as a retirement option after ITU racing." Find out more about this week's guests Marten Van Riel https://www.instagram.com/martenvanriel/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/movecharityraffle (MOVE Charity draw on Justgiving) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the...

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We bring in multiple Ironman winner Laura Siddall to chat with Helen this week, all about the mental ups and downs of Ironman training and racing. Helen competed at Lakesman 2021, a long distance triathlon in England's picturesque Lake District. We find out about the many many wobbles along the way, how Helen prepared mentally for race day and how it all panned out. You'll hear: About why Helen decided to do Lakesman and when she changed from the half to the full distance event. What Helen's training was like What its like to race again after so long out The mental ups and downs of training How Helen feels about her first DNF Sid's tips for race day Find out more about this week's guests Laura Siddall https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/?hl=en (Instagram) Laura recommends the https://anchor.fm/runfree/episodes/Episode-8-A-pre-race-pep-talk-e6fjkn (Run Free Podcast) Ep 8 - A pre-race pep talk. https://tinamuir.com/nervous-before-race/ (Tina Muir's blog) about preparing for Race Day nerves The https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/movecharityraffle (Tri 247 MOVE Charity Raffle) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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We all know a woman in our life and that is why this episode is a must-listen! Whether it's you, your wife, your mum, a friend, a cousin, the peri menopause and the menopause will affect someone you know. Dr Bella Smith and Baz Moffat from the Well HQ cover all bases and it's great. You'll hear: 06:15 Dr Bella Smith explains what the menopause and the peri menopause are 09:04 Baz talks about the impact of your lifestyle during the menopause and peri menopause. "It's a time to start again. How can I use exercise to support my mental health?" 'especially for women who love being active, the conflict comes when you have a very fixed mindset on what exercise is and what it means to you' 11:17 Baz says "Get your pelvic floor sorted." 13:00 Bella talks about the importance of good sleep. "Sleep is a priority." 14:45 Napping, especially for active women is their super power. 16.55 You can do anything you want and whatever training sessions you want to in peri menopause and menopause. You can train hard, but you cannot get away with not eating well, not warming up and not recovering well. You cannot ignore it in your 40s any more. 17:25 Bella talks about the impact that stress can have and for every high intensity session, you need to be doing something that will reduce your stress. We have to make the calming exercises as important as the run. 19:00 Baz talks about lifting weight to improve bone density and increase muscle strength. We want to get ahead of the curve and lifting these weights. If you have done cardio your whole life, you can do bodyweight, you don't have to lift heavy, you just have to put load through your body. You can do 20 minutes of lifting 2-3 times a week and you need to do big compound movements, so you can get load through your system. 26:00 We talk more about the pelvic floor - what it is and why it matters 28:00 Do you ever have the urge to pee before a big race? You must listen to this bit! 29:45 The impact of caffeine and alcohol on needing to go to the toilet 32:00 Training and HRT and being all over the place 37:40 The role of HRT and a good lifestyle and why medicine is not a failure. "It's not going to fix a bad lifestyle. If you have the worst lifestyle, HRT is not a miracle cure and it won't turn you into a superhero." Your experience of menopause is not your fault. 44:25 Trying to train whilst you are on HRT and if you can train in accordance to your cycle when you are peri-menopausal. 48:00 Bella talks about coming off HRT. "There is no age where you have to come off it." 50:30 Baz talks about the benefits of https://thebms.org.uk/2020/01/confusion-over-vaginal-estrogen/ (vaginal estrogen cream) before we talk more about HRT and some of the fears over the links with Breast cancer. 57:22 It feels like the wildwest out there when it comes to The Menopause, but we always point people in the UK towards the https://thebms.org.uk/ (British Menopause Society). 01:01:10 Any final tips? Find people that can help you and ask early and go prepared when you go to the Dr! Get yourself a good Doctor and latch on to them. If you're not happy with the one you are seeing, go and see someone else. Find out more about this week's guests Dr Bella Smith https://www.thedigitalgp.com/womens-health/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalgp/ (Instagram) Baz Moffat http://www.bazmoffat.com/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/bazmoffatstrongtothecore/ (instagram) https://www.thewell-hq.com/ (The Well HQ) https://thebms.org.uk/ (The British Menopause Society) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw

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British Triathlon's Sophie Coldwell, Olivia Mathias, Claire Cashmore and Dave Ellis reflect on the weekend that was the 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series and World Triathlon Para Series, Leeds. Sophie took her first WTCS podium with an impressive 3rd place finish, while Olivia crossed the line in 25th on her World Series debut, before watching her boyfriend Alex Yee win the men's race. Dave clinched gold in the PTV1 race, while his partner Claire took silver behind team mate Lauren Steadman in the PTS5 category as they look towards the Paralympics in Tokyo. You'll hear: 07:56 The start of Sophie and Olivia's interview. 09:12 Olivia Mathias talks about her first WTCS experience and how she dealt with the nerves. "I do normally get quite nervous, but I was extremely nervous for this one and before the line up, I was almost crying I was so nervous" 15:15 What did Lucy Charles-Barclay bring to the Leeds WTCS race and what impact did she have on the way the race panned out? "Kudos to Lucy, she brought something else to the race and you never have a long course athlete doing that. She is this freak, who has all of these elements. It was lovely having her around and I'm excited to see what she can do," says Sophie. 30:45 Olivia talks about watching her boyfriend Alex Yee win the men's race. "It's really weird. You see him on the big screen and you can hear people in the crowd talking about him, but I just think 'it's just Alex! He's just a normal person, who collects Pokemon cards! When you are so close, you realise they are just human like everyone else," says Olivia. 38:30 We talk about 'comparison is the thief of joy.' "So many people compare all the time, but you are always going to find someone who can do something better than you or faster than you, but it strips out the joy of what you were so happy with and chuffed about," Sophie says. 42:49 The start of Claire Cashmore and her partner Dave Ellis' interview 47:15 Claire talks about the sprint finish she had with Grace Norman, to take second. 49:35 Dave talks about the mental ups and downs of the last decade, whereby he swam at the Beijing Paralympics, just missed out on qualifying for London 2012, switched to para triathlon but then his category didn't feature at Rio 2016 57:00 How they are preparing for the Paralympics, which will be completely different to previous experiences, due to Covid. 01:10:00 Claire talks about her book, 'Splash' which is aimed at normalising disability for children, increasing representation and encouraging children to believe in themselves. "We all struggle with that lack of self belief, but actually we are more brilliant than we think." Find out more about this week's guests Sophie Coldwell https://www.instagram.com/sophiecoldwell/ (Instagram) Olivia Mathias https://www.instagram.com/livvymathias/ (Instagram) Claire Cashmore https://www.instagram.com/clairecashmore1/?hl=en (Instagram) Claire's book 'Splash' on https://www.amazon.co.uk/Splash-inspiring-Paralympic-medallist-Cashmore/dp/075550285X (Amazon) Dave Ellis https://www.instagram.com/davellisgb/ (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are...

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This is a brilliant chat with a brilliant athlete! Calum Johnson is a British triathlete who was Non Stanford's training partner in the run up to the Rio Olympics. Calum is a fine triathlete in his own right, with numerous podiums on the European Cup circuit. But after a debut 63.44 half marathon in 2021, the national cross country champion has a new goal - to qualify for the marathon at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. It's a really honest and engaging chat about high performance, trying to scrape a living in the sport, being happy, baking, and the ups and downs of being a triplet. You'll hear: 11:18 About his half marathon debut and why it was the first time he had ever worn a watch in a race. 17:12 Whether he sees himself as a triathlete or a runner... 21:02 why he feels so good about having a new goal, which isn't triathlon 'I felt like a kid again' 22:20 We talk about whether he started to feel a bit beaten up and spat out by triathlon. "I felt like I was chasing these goals and trying to do the right thing and please people just to get on a team" 25:06 We talk about what it's like to train at a National Performance Centre when you're not at the ITU level and why it can sometimes feel quite lonely 'I used to sometimes forget why I do the sport and I wasn't happy and when that's the case you're not going to get the best out of yourself' 27:05 Calum gives a really good insight about racing on the second tier level - World and European Cup level, and not having the funding. 'Money doesn't just come from anywhere and towards the end of the last few years of racing ITU, it became a huge strain.' 32:35 Why Non Stanford saved Calum from stopping triathlon. She asked Calum to be her training partner in the run up to the Rio Olympics. And what it's like to be a training partner for someone preparing for one of the biggest races of their career. 42:37 Some good baking, cooking and cafe stop chat 50:20 His thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics and who we might see on the podium 53:30 Life as a triplet Find out more about this week's guests Calum Johnson https://www.instagram.com/caaljohnson/ (Instagram) Calum's baking and cooking https://www.instagram.com/scranwithcal/ (instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all...

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We get multiple Ironman 70.3 champion Helle Frederiksen back on the podcast this week, to talk us through race day nutrition and how to fuel across all distances. We go in-depth about what to eat during an Ironman triathlon and what to eat in the days before a race. You'll hear: 06:00 We talk about the basics of race nutrition. We have up to 90 minutes of maximal work. We can go 90 minutes without putting any energy in. Helle talks about how to fuel a sprint distance race - take a gel ten minutes before the start, and half a bottle on the bike with energy drink in it. 07:30 How to fuel for an Olympic distance race - take a gel before the start, have a full bottle of energy drink/electorlyte mix on the bike, along with 2 gels and then take a gel with you on the run. 08:40 What should you eat before a race? 3 hours before the race, get up and get your breakfast in. Something like porridge, banana and a coffee. Or toast and banana with nut butter. Or rice. My go-to was always porridge and a banana, always three hours before the race. An hour before the race, have a banana or half a bar and then have a gel ten minutes before and sip on electrolytes before the race, a light solution. 14:40 We talk about electrolytes, sugars, salt, glucose and why you need to listen to what your body is telling you. 16:30 What you should eat after a race and why a protein shake can be a good idea if you want to talk a lot with your competitors and friends after the race! "Just get something in your system and enjoy it, but don't worry too much about what you get in." 18:12 Aim to get 60-90g of carbs per hour and for salt, you are looking to get anywhere between 600-1000mg/hour. We talk about how to consume sodium in a race. 25:38 How do you fuel an Ironman triathlon 30:30 How to get through the marathon leg of an Ironman 32:30 If you struggle to use gels, Helle recommends that you look for gels without fructose. 33:48 Some interesting thoughts on gels. "The health perspective in taking gels has to fly out of the window in racing. In training, on the other hand you don't want empty calories, you want the nutrients. In racing, don't think about it, you need the energy." 36:10 If you can't take on gels, what are the alternatives? Helle suggests oat based bars which are easily digestible and bananas and chews, if you can take on chews. Eating two bars per hour will be a lot of food for the body to digest. On the run, I would go bananas and chews. 41:56 A gel is like a thick sugar lump that you need to swallow. But in races, it works! 47:00 What should you eat the night before and Ironman 70.3 or an Ironman and in the few days in the run up to a race. "Try to limit fruit and fibres in a few days before a race. Calm down the digestive system" Bananas are ok though! 51:45 How you should prepare if you are going to be doing a hot race or a cold race. 53:40 How should you fuel long training runs, which are longer than 90 minutes? Especially when you don't like carrying anything. "Make sure you break the overnight fast, so that you have some energy and proteins in the body." Take a small bottle with you. If you can't do that, hydrate before and hydrate as soon as you can after. 01:02:35 All about Helle's training platform, Our Kollektiv which provides personal training plans, knowledge and world class support for anyone looking to improve as an athlete and as a person. Find out more about this week's guests Helle Frederiksen https://www.instagram.com/hollyapage/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.ourkollektiv.com/ (Our Kollektiv) - Helle's training platform which provides personal training plans for all levels of athletes, regardless of whether you want to do a 5km or an Ironman triathlon. Helle's book - The Pursuit of Victory - is now available to buy in English https://shop.ourkollektiv.com/ (here). Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just...

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Heather Jackson and Paula Findlay join us in conversation. The pair became a "quaranteam" when Covid hit in 2020, forming a training bubble together along with Heather’s husband Wattie and Paula’s partner – fellow pro Eric Lagerstrom. Heather is the American ironman record holder and a multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 champion too. While Paula had an emotional win at 2020 Challenge Daytona, after years of struggles with confidence and injuries after being number 1 on the ITU circuit back in 2011. You'll hear: 08:17 Start of the interview, how they met and how they formed their training bubble when Covid hit 15:00 some of the fond memories of their camping adventures during 2020. 16:50 About van jealousy and who has the better van 18:20 Heather recognises she is in the later stages of her triathlon career and 2020 helped her to think more about how she can transition beyond triathlon 21:15 We talk about the idea of being all-in. Paula says 'I'd probably be a better athlete if I was all in. But I do enjoy having other things" 30:00 Paula talk about her win at Daytona. "I've questioned a lot if I could get back to the top level, and that proved I could" 35:00 How they find that fine balance between friendship and competitors at races 35:32 Paula says she would love to go to Kona as a training partner for Heather this year to learn from it. "I do have an ambition to do Kona and naturally I think it's a good progression. I need to change my mentality a bit as I don't love doing really long runs and rides and I'm not quite ready for that." 37:30 Heather gives her thoughts about Ironman Tulsa 39:15 Paula Findlay talks about a special photo from London 2012. Find out more about this week's guests Paula Findlay https://www.instagram.com/paula_findlay/?hl=en (Instagram) Paula and Eric's That Triathlon Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Wjskc9fSkYLporjscGIBQ (Youtube) and https://thattriathlonlife.com/ (website) Heather Jackson https://www.instagram.com/hjacksonracing/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over...

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We go beyond triathlon this week and dive into the world of ocean rowing, with Bella Collins and Purusha Gordon who are part of the 4 woman Ocean Sheroes Crew, competing in the Great Pacific Rowing Race. Bella has done an Ocean row before, but for Purusha, who is a mum of two young boys, it's a completely new challenge. But just like marathon running and triathlon, there are similarities about leaving the complexities of every day life behind, the importance of training, eating and sleeping well and saying YES when an opportunity comes your way. You'll hear: 06:38 Why you don't need to be a celebrity or an extreme endurance athlete to do an ocean row 16:45 The appeal of being in the middle of an ocean and taking part in an ocean row 22:32 Some of the mental struggles and why a positive mindset is going to be key, especially when one crew member struggles with sea sickness 27:19 What do you eat on an ocean row? 30:55 The art of bucket and chuck it (also known as going to the toilet) 32:40 Preparing for sleep deprivation when you're going to be doing 2 hours on, 2 hours off for 50 days. 40:00 It's just an opportunity to say YES and figure out how to do it along the way Find out more about this week's guests Ocean Sheroes https://oceansheroes.com/ (website) Ocean Sheroes https://www.instagram.com/oceansheroes/ (Instagram) https://www.gofundme.com/f/ocean-sheroes-for-the-seabin-project (Fundraising page) for the https://seabinproject.com/ (Seabin project) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Bahraini athlete Sameera Al Bitar represented Bahrain in swimming at two Olympic games, before switching to triathlon. Sameera faced a number of barriers when she was growing up as a young female swimmer in Bahrain. But as triathlon continues to grow in popularity in the Gulf, Sameera's confident that the hiccups she faced will help future generations. You'll hear: 10:48 Sameera talks about starting swimming at the age of 6, when she was a child in Jordan and going on to represent Bahrain in swimming at two Olympics and going to the Olympics through the wildcard system 13:38 Some of the struggles that Sameera faced 20 years ago when she faced some criticism for swimming and the swimming attire. "I had a few hiccups along the way, but this has helped the new generation." 23:36 Why Sameera believes triathlon has exploded in popularity in Bahrain 27:00 How she got into triathlon from her swimming background 31:13 What barriers women in Bahrain face if they want to do a triathlon 38:50 Why she thinks Bahrain is an example in the wider region for the growth of triathlon 42:30 The difference between wild card qualification and qualification for the Olympics and if you feel like you have imposter syndrome when you haven't qualified 52:35 what does it mean to be an Arab endurance athlete Find out more about this week's guests Sameera Al Bitar https://www.instagram.com/sameeraalbitar/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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We join athlete George Goodwin and his coach Blair Cartmell in conversation this week. Blair's an elite coach and was based at Triathlon Scotland's Performance Centre at the University of Stirling, for almost a decade, before moving to Bath. He has also lived and breathed the sport alongside his brother, the former professional Fraser Cartmell. Meanwhile, George has been involved in triathlon since he was a youngster. He switched to longer distances early on, when he knew that he wouldn't be on British Triathlon's funding. He was 12th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2019 and 3rd at Challenge Daytona in 2020. It's a really fascinating insight the harsh reality of ITU racing and why there are an increase options for young triathletes beyond the Olympics. You'll hear: How they first met at Stirling University 14:40 Why George jumped ship early to 70.3 racing 25:10 The struggles of making it to ITU racing 30:24 About George's 3rd place at Daytona 45:20 Why training environment is key And why it really is a case of keep calm and carry on Find out more about this week's guests George Goodwin https://www.instagram.com/gj_goodwin/?hl=en (website) Blair Cartmell https://twitter.com/blaircartmell?lang=en (Twitter) and https://newtriathlon.com/ (coaching website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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2016 Olympic triathlon champion Gwen Jorgensen joins us this week. Gwen was happy working as an accountant when USA Triathlon persuaded her to join their set up in 2010. A year on and she had qualified for the London Olympics. By 2014 she was dominant and she stormed to gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Then she walked away from the sport to have a family and then announced her new goals, to win gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the marathon. You'll hear 07:46 we talk about motivation. One of the biggest talents is having internal drive and motivation. "The easy runs are sometimes the hard ones" 13:25 Her main goal this year is the Olympic trials "I'm excited and I'm in a good place. Since doing running and switching from marathon to track, I've been extremely inconsistent, but I feel I had that in triathlon too it's not easy to deal with inconsistencies, but I can see improvements" 18:26 Have the last 5 years been the hardest as an elite sports person? "In triathlon, everyone thinks that I won everything, but at the beginning of my career I lost a lot. It's always enjoyable when you win and when you are struggling, it's hard, but I am loving running" 20.30 Shifting goals 24:20 Does she see her Tokyo marathon goal as a failure? "The marathon is still the end goal and I want to come back to it after track." 26:35 Her time as a swimmer and why she has learned not to get wrapped up in her results. "At the end of the day, if I perform bad, it doesn't mean I'm worth anything less." 31:35 What was the conversation she had with Nicola Spirig on the run at the Rio Olympics? What were they saying to each other? 34:50 On motherhood and balance. 40:03 We talk periods 47:03 Have you ever regretted retiring from triathlon? I miss winning, everyone likes winning 53:15 What did she make of Beth Potter's performance 59:50 The art of eatcations Find out more about this week's guests Gwen Jorgensen https://www.instagram.com/gwenjorgensen/ (Instagram) Gwen Jorgensen https://direct.me/gwenjorgensen (useful links) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over...

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This week’s guest is the bubbly and very fun Lou Bates. If you’ve been in triathlon for some time, you might know her better as Louise Collins. She was an awesome age grouper who turned pro about a decade ago, at a similar time to Lucy Gossage. Things unravelled somewhat though and she took time away from triathlon. More recently she’s been national hill climbing champion, she's become a yoga teacher and she raced in the UCI E-Sports World Championships. It’s a fascinating story about burning out and learning to find balance, with so much stuff that we can all relate to You'll hear: 21:30 Lou talks about trying to combine 20 hours of training with 60-70 hour work weeks "there is only one way that is going to go eventually" 26:50 When Lou decided to step back from triathlon and how she dealt with the emotions and mental struggles that came with the decision. 33.35 We talk about yoga, why it has helped Lou, why it took her time to get into it and why she decided to become a yoga teacher. 45:15 We talk about hill climbing on a bicycle - 'crazy' events that draw big crowds. It's a TT on a short hill and you go up as fast as you can. Lou won the National Hill Climbing Championships after a number of attempts. Find out more about this week's guests Lou Bates https://www.instagram.com/loubatesyoga (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Chrissie Wellington's children's books Head over to the website https://www.thejoyinsimple.com/ (The Joy in Simple) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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Holly Page is a GB trail runner, adventurer and was crowned World Sky Running series champion in 2018. She was world duathlon champion in her age group in her twenties and hopes to still be racing and running well into her 70s. She grew up in Yorkshire, loves the mountains but she's also a talented linguist (she speaks 4 languages) and violin player. . Oh and she manages to combine her incredible running with work in international development. You'll hear: 06:20 How her early childhood shaped her love of the outdoors, running, challenging herself and learning 22:56 How she'd hitchhike to races 14:40 Why she doesn't feel like a "real athlete" 28:10 Her choice to coach herself 43:28 The story of her first ever triathlon 51:40 Her thoughts on overcoming fear and dealing with knife-edge ridges and steep descents Find out more about this week's guests Holly Page https://www.instagram.com/hollyapage/?hl=en (Instagram) Holly Page https://chexle.wordpress.com/about/ (blog) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJy2_NRCVZ0 (Tromso Skyrace 2019) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her

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This week, we bring you post-race interviews from Super League Triathlon's Arena Games London 2021. It's fast and furious racing, mixing a pool swim with virtual cycling and running through Zwift. A massive thank you to the Super League Triathlon team for helping to make this episode happen. You'll hear: 24:54 Women's winner Beth Potter who represented Team GB in the 10,000m on the track at the Rio Olympics, before quitting her job as a teacher and switching to triathlon. She was 2019 European triathlon Champion. 02:38 Men's winner Marten Van Riel. The Belgian finished 6th at the Rio Olympics and is part of Joel Filliol's training squad, alongside Vincent Luis and Mario Mola. 12:09 Lucy Charles-Barclay in her first ever short course distance race. She finished in 2nd place, behind Potter. 18:00 Tim Don making his Super League Triathlon debut at 43 06:26 Professional long distance athlete Ruth Astle who was making her first appearance in a Super League event. She trains alongside Beth Potter in Leeds. And for the first time ever paratriathletes had the opportunity to race at a Super League Triathlon event. For many of the British contingent, it was their first race in 18 months as they prepare for the Tokyo Paralympics. You'll hear from British Paratriathlon stars: 29:59 Dave Ellis 34:16 his partner Claire Cashmore 39:32 as well as their teammate George Peasgood Find out more about this week's episode Super League Triathlon https://superleaguetriathlon.com/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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This is a fabulous conversation with a fabulous woman. Germany's Fiona Kolbinger surprised everyone - not least herself - when she won the Transcontinental Race outright in 2019. The young Doctor covered around 4,000km in ten days, to become the first ever female winner of the epic event. But there's a lot more to Fiona than an incredible ability to endure very long days on a bike. You'll hear: 15:20 About her first cycle touring experience when she had never heard of chamois cream and wore knickers under her bib shorts 40:10 Just how much she had ridden before the TCR, when she was trying to combine cycling with her final year medical exams 1:09:45 How she coped with sleeping rough, smelling and a lack of sleep 57:44 Her thoughts on being the first female winner and why she considered getting a drugs test done 1:05:00 How she put herself off Snickers for a while after eating 50 of them in the first two days. Find out more about this week's guests Fiona Kolbinger https://www.instagram.com/fionakolbinger/?hl=en (Instagram) Fiona Kolbinger https://www.strava.com/pros/fkolbinger (Strava) The https://www.transcontinental.cc/ (Transcontinental Race) The recent https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/transcontinentalrace (Inside Tri Show interview with TCR Race Director Anna Haslock). Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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This week we focus on females with Dr Emma Ross. Emma spent a decade working in elite sport and was Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport before branching out more recently in a bid to educate more women about their bodies. You'll hear: 07:35 women in sport have been striving for equality for so long 10:15 Really good on periods and the menstrual cycle 22:00 How to train around an irregular menstrual cycles 32:55 Heavy legs and bloating - stay hydrated, avoid salty and processed foods, try yoga and IBS. Eat little and often. We also talk about caffeine intake around this time 36:26 It's not healthy to lose your cycle 39:15 Carbohydrates are your super power 41:00 RED-S 42:45 It's not a badge of honour and it's totally possible to be the best version of your athletic self and have a healthy menstrual cycle 46:50 We talk about the importance of gut health 48:25 Contraception and the pill 56:25 Menopause 1:01:40 Don't back off your training during the menopause 1:05:15 Bras - did you know you can improve your athletic performance by 4% with the right fitting bra?! Find out more about this week's guest - Dr Emma Ross Dr Emma Ross https://www.instagram.com/adelaidegoodeve/ (Instagram) Dr Emma Ross https://twitter.com/ezross (twitter) https://www.thewell-hq.com/ (The Well HQ) website The Well HQ https://www.thewell-hq.com/blog/ (blog) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw AND the first ever interview Helen did with Chrissie Wellington in 2009. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Dr Rebecca Robinson - Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Medical Doctor and former pro triathlete Dr Tamsin Lewis join me this week, to talk about returning to training after covid, dealing with Long Covid, plus advice on training around the Coronavirus vaccination. You'll hear: 37.50 Getting back to sport. "It's often mind over matter with a lot of athletes, but with covid if you push through there is a massive pay back. You have to celebrate the small wins. " 43:44 Dr Rebecca Robinson's wise words for returning to training. "Don't get carried away, it's keeping progress gentle and slow." 44:25 Advice for training around getting the Covid-19 vaccination 48:50 Tamsin speaks about dealing with Long Covid, as an endurance athlete: "It's forced me to confront stillness and sit with anxieties and fears and traumas and ultimately that will make me a better human" 51:35 Tamsin talk about shifting your goals if you're still dealing with the effects of Coronavirus: "If you have long covid symptoms, allow yourself 3-6 months to recover. You have to be shifting your goals because endurance exercise is a stress and your body has gone through a massive stress with covid." Plus we catch up with the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw Luke talks about having to pause his ride due to Covid and then re-starting it in the summer of 2020. He is full of wise words and it's amazing to hear about his journey on Chris, the tandem. 10:10 When Covid forced Luke to change his plans: "It's harder to accept something when there is no other option. I had a choice about how I wanted to use that time and I didn't want to waste it. 11:58 Luke talks about starting his 'https://www.bristol2beijing.org/podcast (Facing Up/Bristol to Beijing' podcast) 12:17 I've become interested in how some people can face a challenge and then pick themselves up and turn a challenge into an opportunity, and that's the nub of the Facing Up Podcast. 14:20 Luke really helped me to change my mindset a bit on days when I'm not feeling too happy: "Wallowing in self pity and grief means that you are going to be unhappy for that period." Find out more about this week's guests Dr Rebecca Robinson https://twitter.com/rjprobinson (Twitter) Tamsin Lewis https://twitter.com/SportieDoc (Twitter) Tamsin and Rebecca both quote Dr James Hull - you can listen to a podcast with him https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/respiratory-health-in-athletes-facing-the-covid-19-challenge-with-dr-james-hull-episode-428 (here). And there's some interesting research from him too https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(20)30175-2/fulltext (here). Luke Grenfell Shaw https://lukegrenfellshaw.com/ (website and podcast) And... Laura Siddall's https://www.parcours.cc/pages/sids-squad-2021 (phenomenal giveaway) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a full interview with Luke Grenfell Shaw and a blast from the past - the first ever interview I did with Chrissie Wellington back in 2009! You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link)....

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She's played for Brian May, she's been involved in the Queen's Christmas Broadcast, she's been a Paraclimbing World Champion, she's had to re-learn how to walk and she's taught herself how to run. If that isn't enough, she's also a Paratriathlon World Champion. Yet this still only scratches the surface of the remarkable British Paratriathlete, Fran Brown. You'll hear: 07:45 Her amazing and very varied background in music and sport 16:25 How she went about re-learning how to walk and stand, following her spinal cord injury when she was working as a lighting technician in the West End. 22:50 Fran explains how she returned to climbing, even though she thought it was impossible and how she progressed to being multiple World Champion "I started climbing again, even though I thought it was impossible at the time" 32:30 How a talent ID day at British Triathlon opened the doors for Fran. I was swimming, I was cycling and I thought 'running can't be that hard' 34:30 The measures Fran went to in order to teach herself how to run. "Try it, film it. I can't learn by feeling, I have to learn by watching" I can walk very fast or I can run but I'm too imbalanced to go at that in between speed. I fell over loads basically. "I was on the team for 2 years before I could run a 5km without a walk break" 40:33 Her hatred of the words can't or shouldn't. "If I think there is a tiny chance I can, I will still try. What's the worst that can happen?" 46:15 Her Paralympic hopes, even though she hasn't been in a pool for a year because she is on the clinically vulnerable list. My focus is training and it gives me the structure I need. 51:40 Being diagnosed with Crohn's disease and having surgery in August 2020 and a stoma fitted. "As much as I didn't want a stoma fitted initially, it's actually really helped." "Define bad. I see it as a challenge I can learn from." Find out more about this week's guest - Fran Brown Fran Brown https://www.instagram.com/franrbrown/ (Instagram) Fran Brown http://www.franbrown.org.uk/ (website) Fran Brown https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMGvwzalI8c (Trans World Sport) piece Other links: Jo Moseley's https://www.jomoseley.com/copy-of-writing (Brave Enough) Film Hannah Grant's https://www.hannahgrant.com/post/lip-smacking-lemon-cake (lemon cake) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Win a unique Inside Tri Show bobble hat Simply sign up for my regular newsletters before the end of February 2021! All new and existing subscribers will go into a draw for a chance to win the one-off hat from Fudge Hats. https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at

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This week it's all about ultra endurance cycling. Guest Anna Haslock is Race Director for the Trans Continental Race (TCR.) It's a self-supported bike race across Europe, approximately 4,000km. The race was originally set up in 2012 by Haslock's partner, the late Mike Hall, who was one of the best endurance cyclists on the planet. They ran the race together for three years, until Mike's tragic death during a self-supported race across Australia. Anna has continued to organise the race following Mike's death and in 2019 the TCR caught the headlines around the world when a young German female Doctor, Fiona Kolbinger, won the race outright. You'll hear: 06:50 What makes the Transcontinental race so special? 07:45 How Anna got involved - she admits she wasn't interested in bikes or cycling before she met Mike! 18:43 Anna explains the GC race is 15 days, but some people have taken over a month to complete the event 20:23 We find out what makes dot watching so gripping 24:05 How Anna goes about planning the route and the check points 30:20 Anna's favourite part of Europe 34:45 Striking the balance between racing and fatigue. It's just a race and nothing is more important than your health. "If you are too tired to be on the bike, you should not be on the bike" 36:15 The meaning behind the hashtag #Bemoremike It stands for being yourself, going for what you want but respecting others. 40:15 Her top tip for anyone applying? "Make sure you don't mind eating lots of 7 day croissants" Find out more about this week's guest - Anna Haslock https://lostdot.cc/races/jh3TtIA7wpZpcsy4ms22 (New 2021 Applications) - Lost Dot is encouraging under represented groups to apply before Feb 26th 2021 https://www.transcontinental.cc/ (Trans Continental race) Website Apply for future Trans Continental races via the https://lostdot.cc/ (Lost Dot website) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/onboardtcr (Onboard) - The Transcontinental race documentary Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Sophie Coldwell is a British triathlete and her fiancé Tom Evans is an ultra runner. Sophie’s a front-pack swimmer, she represented England at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and was 9th at the Olympic Qualification event in Tokyo. Tom's background couldn't be more different, a British Army captain, he entered Marathon des Sables in 2017 after a bet. He ended up finishing 3rd. He won the 101km race at the UTMB in 2018 and finished 3rd at Western States in 2019. He's turned his attention to the road and hopes to qualify for the Olympic marathon. You'll hear 05:25 How they met 10:07 Their love for their chickens that they keep at home 20:25 What Tom really thinks of triathlon and Sophie's opinion of Tom's training 34:15 Tom's background in the army and how that helps his mental resilience 40:55 The different sponsorship opportunities between ultra running and Olympic distance triathlon - Sophie doesn't have a wetsuit sponsor for 2021, despite being one of the best swimmers in the sport 47:35 Sophie's Olympic goals 49:48 Tom's marathon hopes 52:45 How they chill out and switch off from sport Find out more about this week's guest - Sophie Coldwell and Tom Evans Sophie Coldwell https://www.instagram.com/sophiecoldwell/ (Instagram) Tom Evans https://www.instagram.com/tomevansultra/ (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Win a unique Inside Tri Show bobble hat Simply sign up for my regular newsletters before the end of February 2021! All new and existing subscribers will go into a draw for a chance to win the one-off hat from Fudge Hats. https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Darren Hardy was in the military for 15 years before being discharged on medical grounds. After being diagnosed with PTSD, Darren has turned to ultra endurance challenges as therapy. In 2020, he took on the 10-10-10 challenge - 10 Ironman, 10 days, 10 locations to raise money for the charity Help for Heroes. Darren talks about mindset, perseverance and why he now embraces failure. You might find some certain things that Darren says about PTSD and the effects that it had on him distressing. You'll hear 04:46 Where the idea of the 10x10x10 challenge came from 08:42 Why failing was not an option "Failing it was my biggest fear." 09:37 Darren explains how he undertook the challenge, without having much experience on a bike. 11:30 We are very good at making excuses as a nation. i.e I'm not going to go out running in the ice. Good on differences between a driven and a motivated mindset 14:00 Darren explain how endurance events has helped him to deal with PTSD. "I suffer badly with PTSD and it's my management tool and I have learnt that I need to get out my comfort zone. And I learnt the definition for me of failure that it is a mere stepping stone to success and I believe you have to fail in order to succeed. 15:00 Talks about the process of being medically discharged from the army as being 'horrendous' 25:55 Darren explains why the message "its okay not to be okay doesn't resonate with him 35:35 Without Help for Heroes, I wouldn't be here. They got me to the point of 'I need to change my mindset' Find out more about this week's guest - Darren Hardy Darren Hardy https://watch.endurancesports.tv/perseverance (Perseverance film) from EsTV Darren Hardy's Justgiving Fundraising page Darren Hardy https://www.instagram.com/darren_hardy4 (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Win a unique Inside Tri Show bobble hat Simply sign up for my regular newsletters before the end of February 2021! All new and existing subscribers will go into a draw for a chance to win the one-off hat from Fudge Hats. https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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We catch up with British professional Fenella Langridge who always has a smile on her face and lives with her coach and partner Billy in her Mum's pub in the south of England. Fenella admits she can be quite shy but she's loads of fun when you get chatting to her and she has a heart of gold. She finished 7th at Challenge Daytona in 2020 and she trains in the pool in Bath alongside Olympian Vicky Holland and fellow pro India Lee. Away from triathlon, Fenella loves spending time in the kitchen, wouldn't mind going on Bake Off and is passionate about craft work. You'll hear 04:22 How she's finding being in the UK over the winter for the first time in five years. 09:15 Her talk about her 7th place finish at Challenge Daytona and her incredible finish line celebrations (see cover art!) "This is really real. I'm actually finishing a race and I've come 7th" It wasn't just about the finish, but the two years going into it." 12:05 Fenella's GREAT on finding the early part of the season in the UK a bit tough. "I think need a finish line at the end of every day at the moment, to celebrate getting through another day . you're able to eat your dinner without falling asleep into it. 13:25 Talks about the team around her. "I'm the feeder, so I take that responsibility and I'm proud of that" 17:05 We talk about Fenella's love of crafts and baking 19:38 Fenella on relaxing and recovery. "It has taken a lot to just sit down and do nothing. If you need that mental release, then going out for a walk is fine, but if you need to recover for the next session, get your arse on that sofa and sit down. Accepting it and knowing it's the right thing to do and it's part of what we have chosen to do" 26:17 We talk about how Fenella brings Strength and Conditioning into her training programme "It's always been a key part of our training and that's been really present with Billy and his principles. At the end of the day if you want to be fast, you have to be strong and powerful. It's even more prevelent for older athletes for general health and bone health. We do two sessions a week and then a general session too. " 41:47 We touch on finances "I think I've broken even this year. It's not a lucrative career to be in" Find out more about this week's guest - Fenella Langridge Fenella Langridge https://www.instagram.com/fenella.alicia/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n...

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Sarah True is just a wonderful human being. Simple. I have so much respect for her and it was glorious to actually sit down over a cup of water and have a good natter. You'll hear: 07:00 Why she's been back at school this year as she prepares for her career after triathlon and why she's applying for a doctorate in clinical psychology "As you get older it's hard to anticipate what you are going to want to do. Where I thought I was going to be ten years from now is totally different to where I am and I am so grateful that I've had the time to do that." "I will be in school for another five years which is overwhelming but it's worth it. I am really interested by the subject matter and there is a clear goal in mind , to get my doctorate, so I can start working with patients." 17:23 Her belief that triathlon is actually a mis-fit for her 18:36 Why talking so openly about her own mental health struggles has helped her as an athlete. 25:52 Why she didn't race in Daytona and isn't a member of the PTO. 40:42 Sarah talks about what happened at Ironman Frankfurt when she collapsed just before the finish line. She also admits that listening to her coach Dan Lorang would have been wise. 46:33 Sarah explains why retiring as a professional athlete is so hard. 47:50 We talk about professional athletes coaching amateur athletes. "We are so focussed on ourselves that it's hard to relate to others." Find out more about this week's guest - Sarah True Sarah True https://www.instagram.com/sarah.b.true/?hl=en (Instagram) Sarah True https://twitter.com/sgroffy?lang=en (Twitter) Sarah True -https://linktr.ee/ifwewereriding ( If we were riding podcast) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Win a unique Inside Tri Show bobble hat Simply sign up for my regular newsletters before the end of February 2021! All new and existing subscribers will go into a draw for a chance to win the one-off hat from Fudge Hats. https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Endurance cyclist and adventurer Mark Beaumont joins Helen this week. In 2017 Mark broke the world record for cycling around the world, taking 78 days. Helen gets beyond the normal questions and answers with Mark and really finds out what makes him tick. You'll hear: 17:25 the idea of identity and individuality and encouraging youngsters to pursue their passions and not feel like they HAVE to conform. "That ability to commit to the things that interest you is far more important than the specifics of the sport you did" 27:25 Mark talks really well about the feeling of a void at a finish point of a big expedition or adventure and the greatest emotion of getting there is 'a bloody relief'. "The elation and happiness is often given for those around you so I find the finish line bizarre. Maybe it's too much." 28:15 When you finish a challenge, you don't change, but you quite often change in the eyes of other people and I don't think that helps you return to normality 34:49 If you don't have periods in your life, when you have a natural flow of arrows going in and arrows going out, I think you can end up a pretty unhappy person, because I think you lose that purpose and that connection in life. 35:34 If you are having a bad day, you're feeling sorry for yourself, things are going wrong, just do something that makes the arrows go back out the other way. 40:30 How do you cycle around the world in 80 days? "All that matters is ruthless consistency" 33:08 We talk about the idea of loneliness on long challenges. "It's ultimately a huge amount of time in your own head." 46:05 Sleep deprivation, cognitive function and emotions during long, record breaking endurance feats. "I definitely saw sides of my character that I didn't know existed" 50:10 - What's the Mark like on his adventures compared to the Mark with his mates or with his kids 53:23 We find out which stretch of road in the world Mark would most like to ride again and what's coming out of his headphones Find out more about this week's guest - Mark Beaumont Mark Beaumont https://www.instagram.com/mrmarkbeaumont/?hl=en (Instagram) Mark on https://twitter.com/MrMarkBeaumont (Twitter) Mark Beaumont https://markbeaumontonline.com/ (website) Mark's new book - https://shop.globalcyclingnetwork.com/endurance-how-to-cycle-further-book (How to cycle further) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Win a unique Inside Tri Show bobble hat Simply sign up for my regular newsletters before the end of February 2021! All new and existing subscribers will go into a draw for a chance to win the one-off hat from Fudge Hats. https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the

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Listen in to friends Georgia Taylor-Brown and Jess Learmonth in conversation. Taylor-Brown was crowned 2020 World Champion while training partner Jess Learmonth is a European and Commonwealth medallist. https://www.britishtriathlon.org/news/first-four-triathletes-selected-for-tokyo-2020-olympic-games_14490 (The pair have been selected for Team GB for the Tokyo Olympics, alongside Vicky Holland). They are very funny. You'll hear: 05:05 When they first met 09:47 Their different attitudes to training 14:46 How they are feeling about their first Olympics in Tokyo 19:08 How Jess can feel really relaxed before a race 25:50 About the first swim after a long break "it's horrendous" 27:08 "Getting panned" on Zwift and their thoughts on virtual racing 28:39 About the unexpected and the crazy heat and effort required for Super League Triathlon's Arena Games 50:52 We discuss periods, menstrual cycles and the impact on their training and racing. 55:29 What would they say to their ten year old self Find out more about this week's guests - Georgia Taylor-Brown and Jess Learmonth Georgia Taylor-Brown https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb (Instagram) Jess Learmonth https://www.instagram.com/jllearmonth (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Helen and Inside Tri Show are back for 2021! And we get the new year off to a positive start, with mindset coach Adelaide Goodeve. Adelaide works with the likes of multiple Norseman winner Allan Hovda and the USA Paraclimbing team. She will share her tricks and tools to help you train your brain so you can perform at your best in life, training and racing. You'll hear: 12:10 Why Adelaide believes the brain is such a powerful, yet underused tool 30:59 How to deal with race day nerves 32:47 Box breathing - what it is and how you can use it 36:40 Adelaide's tips for how to be in the present 40:29 The role of anchor words - what they are and how to use them Find out more about this week's guest - Adelaide Goodeve Adelaide Goodeve https://www.instagram.com/adelaidegoodeve/ (Instagram) Adelaide Goodeve https://www.adelaidegoodeve.com/ (website) Adelaide's https://adelaidegoodeve.ck.page/35-day-triathlete-mindset-bootcamp (mindset bootcamp) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Malindi Elmore joins us this week to talk about her incredible athletic and coaching career and being on the brink of a surprise qualification for the Tokyo Olympics in the marathon. The Canadian, who turned 40 in 2020, competed at the 2004 Olympics in the 1500m, before retiring from athletics in 2012. She dabbled in triathlon to get fit after giving birth to her first son and soon found herself racing in the pro ranks and going sub 9 hours on her Ironman debut in 2016. She retired from triathlon after having her second son in June 2018, before deciding to have a crack at the marathon. It's an awesome interview with an awesome woman. You'll hear: 09:36 Why she was just happy to run with no expectations after giving birth to her second child 11:20 I'd run an hour with my friends at 5min/km and I'd have to stop for a breather. 12:18 Her favourite quote that training builds fitness, but it doesn't prove it 18:28 Her first thoughts when she crossed the line of her first marathon was to find her son and breastfeed him 34:14 Malindi is also a top running coach and I ask her what advice she gave to her athletes regarding the uncertainty of 2020 42:20 We talk about the lack of elite female running coaches 51:10 The fact it makes her chuckle that she is on the brink of going to the Olympics again Find out more about this week's guest - Malindi Elmore Malindi Elmore https://www.instagram.com/malindielmore (Instagram) Malindi Elmore https://www.malindielmore.com/ (website) Malindi Elmore https://twitter.com/malindielmore (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel - Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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This episode is a must-listen for endurance athletes and coaches who want to know more about cardiac health and the heart. Is hard exercise really bad for you? Is there such thing as athlete's heart? You'll hear first hand from age group athletes and one of Europe's leading cardiologists who's a huge advocate that we should all be exercising. You'll hear: 03:30 Age group athlete https://clukes.wordpress.com/about/ (Paul Clucas) talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia 22:00 Interview with Dr Michael Papadakis who talks about what athletes heart is, why male endurance athletes are more susceptible to cardiac issues, why screening and prevention is key and why exercise is really important for everyone. 41:08 Age group Athlete http://greghilton.co.uk (Greg Hilton) talks about the cardiac issues he has faced since taking up triathlon in his early 50s. Find out more about this week's guests Dr Michael Papadakis https://twitter.com/michaelpapadak2 (Twitter) Useful links: Dr Michael Papadakis's work at https://www.sgul.ac.uk/profiles/michael-papadakis#overview (St George's University in London) https://www.myheart.org.uk/crys-myheart-cardiologist-dr-michael-papadakis-story/ (My Heart) which offers support for young people diagnosed with life threatening heart conditions https://twitter.com/CRY_UK (CRY) - Cardiac Risk in the Young charity Listen to the https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/marcaustin (Inside Tri Show episode with Marc Austin) Read about https://blog.bhf.org.uk/my-heart-soared-to-265-beats-per-minute-6b79b6cb262a (James Taylor - England cricketer). https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/my-story/big-interview/lee-mears (Lee Mears) retired from rugby due to a life threatening heart condition Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk)

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Listen in to Lucy Charles-Barclay and Lucy Gossage in conversation. Charles-Barclay, the 3x Ironman World Championship runner up and 2019 Challenge Roth winner has shot to triathlon stardom in a relatively short space of time, alongside her husband Reece. It's hard to believe she is still only 27 years old. Meanwhile Lucy Gossage is a 13x Ironman winner and Oncologist. Although she has retired from racing, she still loves getting out there and having fun. Despite their different achievements the mutual respect between the pair remains as strong as ever. You'll hear: 26:02 Why Lucy Charles Barclay is not racing Challenge Daytona 2020 27:28 How they first met, when Lucy Gossage went to give a talk at Lucy Charles-Barclay's triathlon club 32:50 A fascinating chat about confidence and self belief 49:15 Why Charles-Barclay has her eyes on competing in triathlon at the Paris 2024 Olympics 01:20:20 Why Charles-Barclay has taken a bit of a step back in 2020 and needed to find her happy place again Find out more about this week's guests - Lucy Charles-Barclay and Lucy Gossage Lucy Charles-Barclay https://www.instagram.com/lucycharles93 (Instagram) Lucy Charles-Barclay https://www.lucycharles.com/ (website) Lucy Gossage https://www.instagram.com/lucygossage (Instagram) Lucy Gossage https://lucygossage.com/ (website) ALSO THIS WEEK - Kat and Ruth's Challenge Daytona diary 04:32 We catch up with 2020 Ironman Florida winner https://www.katrinamatthewstri.com/ (Katrina Matthews) and 2019 Age Group Ironman World Champion https://www.ruthastle.com/ (Ruth Astle) as they prepare to race at Challenge Daytona. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). All new and existing patrons are invited to a virtual https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (mulled wine and mince pies meet-up on Friday 11th December with Helen). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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To celebrate the first birthday of the Inside Tri Show, we turn the tables on Helen this week, as she becomes the interviewee! We find out what really happens behind the scenes, how she gets some of the guests to come on and how she juggles podcasting with her many other projects. You'll hear: 05:10 Why Helen started the Inside Tri Show and how she brings you a podcast each week 39:24 The top 3 things Helen has learnt in the first 12 months of the Inside Tri Show 41:50 Helen's favourite 3 events - ever! 45:05 About the mad Severn in 7 challenge, when Helen ran the length of the River Severn 48:15 Her jump from the BBC, what she learnt from it and Why you need a network of good people around you if you are going to make a big change in life. ALSO THIS WEEK - https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (PRESCA SPORTSWEAR) 57:45 We bring you a fascinating chat with Rob Webbon and Guy Whitby from https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca Sportswear), the company doing incredible things to market leaders in sustainable sportswear. Use the discount code: INSIDETRI at checkout for 15% off most of the collection at https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (https://www.prescasportswear.com/) Find out more about this week's guest - Helen Murray Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her! Helen's http://twitter.com/helenfmurray (twitter) Helen's http://instagram.com/iamhelenmurray (instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Top Triathlon podcasts https://jobs.zalaris.com/job/Tallin-Zalaris-Norseman-Athlete-2021/629810301/?locale=en_US (Check it out - Inside Tri Show has made the list of )https://blog.feedspot.com/triathlon_podcasts/ (Feedspot's top triathlon podcasts)! Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk)

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I thought we could all do with a bit of a giggle at the moment. Step forward two bubbly triathletes: Vicky Holland and Nikki Bartlett. This isn't just a random pairing. These two have known each other since they were teenagers and stick them together and you won't get a word in edgeways. It was a LOT of fun listening to these two and I hope it pops a smile on your face. You'll hear: 03:52 The start of the Interview when Vicky and Nikki explain how they met 09:15 Vicky talks about the routine she had as a teenager and questions how she got through it 11:30 Vicky talks about the Olympics and going to her third games 15:00 The importance of being patient as a young athlete 25:50 We talk about Nikki getting an invite to challenge Daytona and how they think the race might pan out 37:30 Hear what their training weeks are really like 54:10 Who would win a talking contest between the two? Find out more about this week's guests - Vicky Holland and Nicky Bartlett Vicky Holland https://www.instagram.com/vixholland/ (Instagram) Nikki Bartlett https://www.facebook.com/NikkiBartlettTriathlete/ (Facebook) Nikki Bartlett https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). https://jobs.zalaris.com/job/Tallin-Zalaris-Norseman-Athlete-2021/629810301/?locale=en_US (Norseman - Team Zalaris) For you chance to be part of Team Zalaris for Norseman 2021, https://jobs.zalaris.com/job/Tallin-Zalaris-Norseman-Athlete-2021/629810301/?locale=en_US (here are the details). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Dan Lorang's been labelled as 'The World's best Long Course coach." He guided both Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug to the Ironman World Championship title in 2019. Listen carefully - he might be softly spoken but he has some real nuggets in this chat. He also seems to be one of the World's nicest people too and it was such pleasure to chat to him. You'll hear: 06:20 How Anne Haug and Jan Frodeno have dealt with 2020 differently 'it was not so hard for her to have not competed but for Jan he is a racer and he needs to be back on the start line soon' 11:50 How he got into coaching and how he started to coach 2019 Ironman World Champion Anne Haug when they met at University. "I want to do triathlon, I have no clue how to do it." She said. "Ok, I have to learn how to make training plans, so we can try together. And that was how it started. It's a really long-term athlete/coach relationship, for sure something special." 15:20 "I'd never have dreamt to have two world champions at the same time" 22:08 When he met Jan and started to work with him and why their athlete/coach partnership works. 'When things aren't going as he wants, he would shout around and as a young coach, with a completely different character, you'd stand there and say nothing and just look and learn and say nothing.' 30:26 The hardest time for him as a coach, when his athlete Sarah True collapsed less than 1km before the finish line at Ironman Frankfurt. 35:30 His role as Head Coach and BORAhansgrohe cycling team and what it's like working with Peter Sagan. 36:35 Why the boss of BORAhansgrohe got a tattoo of Peter Sagan on his ankle 41:58 Athletes are always looking at trying to find something different but I think you can come really far if you get the basics right. I'm a big fan of doing the basics right. 44:00 We talk about knowing your body "the most important feedback is from the athlete and how they felt in a session or a race." Find out more about this week's guest - Dan Lorang Dan Lorang https://www.instagram.com/danlorang (Instagram) Dan Lorang https://twitter.com/Danlorang (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Kriss Hendy from Strength for Endurance will teach you the basics of Strength and Conditioning this week and you will learn why S & C should be an integral part of your training plan, in order to be fit and healthy. If you hope to continue swimming, biking running or hiking as you get older, then you need to be working on your strength and mobility right now! You'll hear: 07:53 Why Strength and Conditioning is important, regardless of your age or fitness level. 13:25 Where to start if you're new to Strength and Conditioning 15:11 Whether it's worth bothering with yoga 39:42 Why health is vital to performance 41:37 About the importance of strength and conditioning during peri-menopause and menopause Also this week: Laura Siddall wants your old kit! 02:16 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEpNzXjh4xt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Laura Siddall) talks about UK online triathlon and endurance specialists https://neuff-red.co.uk/blogs/news/charity-partnership-soles4souls (Neuff Red and the Souls4soles project). If you are in the UK, send your kit to: Soles4souls@Neuff, 3 Abbotts Close, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9GA. You can find a list of worldwide collection points https://www.challenge-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/s4s-warehouse-locations-5.pdf (here). Find out more about this week's guest - Kriss Hendy from Strength for Endurance Strength for Endurance https://www.instagram.com/strengthforendurance/ (Instagram) https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ (Strength for Endurance website) Kriss Hendy https://krisshendy.com/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Supporters of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Norwegian triathlete Allan Hovda is our guest this week as we explore the idea of shifting our mindset to embrace winter, like a Norwegian. With talk of further lockdown and second waves of Covid-19, we pick Allan's brains to find out what makes a Norwegian tick when it gets colder and darker outside. We explore the extra little things you can do to love winter; from cold water swimming to fires and hiking. We also hear about Allan's background in triathlon, Norseman battles, aerodynamics and why round bottles are NOT the way forward, working on an oil rig oh and the reason behind wearing a white tri suit. You'll hear: 06:30 Why Allan swims in the open water all year round and the kit he uses to keep warm. 07:32 Him talk about when he went swimming on Christmas Day once. "It was 2 degrees in the water and -3 air temperature." 15:25 About 'Koselig', the Norwegian equivalent of 'Hygge' or cosiness and the key to getting through winter. 21:30 Allan's first attempt at https://nxtri.com/ (Norseman Xtreme triathlon), which took him 14 hours, when he finished 3 hours behind the winner. He has gone on to win it 3 times. 23:10 How he has been working with a mindset coach https://www.adelaidegoodeve.com/ (Adelaide Goodeve) to improve his performance 26:14 Getting overtaken 150m from the finish line at Norseman 2019, to finish second behind Hans Christian Tungesvig 33:00 Allan's 3 key tips for becoming a more aerodynamic athlete 40:00 How Allan manages to combine his training with 12.5 hour days working on an oil rig Also this week - should you train with a cold? 48:10 We talk about training with a cold. Should you train when you have a cold? When is it safe to get back on it? Doctor, triathlon coach and podcast host https://tridoccoaching.com/abouttridoc (Jeff Sankoff ) has the answers. Head to his https://tridoccoaching.com/abouttridoc (website) to find out more about him, his coaching and podcast. Find out more about this week's guest - Allan Hovda Allan Hovda https://www.instagram.com/allanhov (Instagram) Allan Hovda https://twitter.com/allanhovda (Twitter) Allan Hovda https://triallan.com/ (website) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about

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Four time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington joins us on the podcast this week. It's such a fantastic, authentic chat. We find out how she really felt when she wasn't on Ironman's 2020 list of 'fiercest female competitors' in Kona and why she believes her career only lasted for 5 years. It's an interview full of wisdom, life lessons and Chrissie style inspiration. We talk about: 08:06 How she thinks she would have dealt with things in 2020 if she was still an athlete 28:05 How she felt about not being included on Ironman's list of the 'fiercest female competitors' I want to feel that my racing meant something and it wasn't just a really selfish pursuit that gratified me, that it meant something to me and to Ironman. 36:45 We get some life lessons about big transitions in life and why you shouldn't be afraid of having a void or scared of failure. 45:35 What she doesn't miss about racing 48:00 Why she believes she only lasted for 5 years as a full-time athlete 53:00 Why she isn't worried about doing 4 hour rides or running at 4min/km any more. Find out more about this week's guest - Chrissie Wellington Chrissie Wellington https://twitter.com/chrissiesmiles (Twitter) Chrissie Wellington http://www.chrissiewellington.org/ (website) Chrissie Wellington's book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Without-Limits-Chrissie-Wellington/dp/1780338716 (A life Without Limits) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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A Life Without Limits: A World Champion's Journey

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Go back two years and Sam Perkins was training for a middle distance triathlon. Just a few years before that, Sam had caught the triathlon bug and ditched his unhealthy lifestyle. But in 2019, at the age of 37, Sam was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. He's wheelchair bound and needs a machine to help him breathe. According to statistics, there's a 50% chance that he has 5 months left to live. Despite that, Sam maintains the most wonderful sense of humour and outlook on life and he's doing everything in his power to raise awareness of MND and help to raise vital funds for research into a cure, through the charity he has set up https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/standagainstmnd (SAM (Stand Against Motor Neurone Disease)) You'll hear: 05:37 How Sam turned his life around after through triathlon, after being unhealthy in his 20s 14:52 Sam explains the first signs he started to notice that something wasn't quite right 37:15 Sam talks about the process of voice banking, so he can be prepared if and when the time comes that Motor Neurone Disease means he can no longer talk on his own 40:00 Sam talks about the charity, SAM (Stand Against Motor Neurone Disease) he has set up and the children's book he has written, called Lily and Sam, about a little girl Lily, whose Uncle Sam has MND. You can https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Sam-Adventures-Andy-Stonehouse/dp/1916180434 (buy it here) Tri Sharing wisdom 53:33 This week's Tri Sharing Wisdom comes from Catherine Hilton. If you have a tip to share, then get in touch with Helen or contact Inside Tri Show on social media. Find out more about this week's guest - Sam Perkins Sam Perkins and Stand Against MND's https://www.facebook.com/StandAgainstMND/ (fundraising page on Facebook) Sam Perkins https://twitter.com/trisam81 (Twitter) Stand Against MND's https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/finalCharityHomepage.action?charityId=1018735 (Fundraising Justgiving page) Sam's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lily-Sam-Adventures-Andy-Stonehouse/dp/1916180434 (Lily and Sam on amazon) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard snippets with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Dave Scott is a 6x Ironman World Champion and I thought this interview was going to be all about mindset and a winning mentality. What evolved was a completely unexpected conversation about depression. You'll hear: 20:40 "All the way through my 20s and when I was competing, I wrestled with depression and the depression that I had would consume me sometimes. I had many periods when this depression would manifest itself." 31:08 "I thought if I was depressed, that is a huge psychological weakness and there is no way I can race Ironman and win it again. It scared me that I could never dig myself out of it, because really it was just denial." 34:10 Dave offers some advice to stay focussed in a race: "Do what you can do in the moment, be in the present." 42:08 Dave gives his reaction to losing the World Championships in 1989 to Mark Allen, in Iron War. "I was mad! I hated losing that race." 52:48 Dave Scott reveals who he believes to have the best winning mind sets in triathlon and why. ALSO THIS WEEK: 02:17 Helen meets the remarkable Rosie Swale-Pope who's in her mid 70s and is currently running from Lands End to John o'Groats to raise money for https://phaseworldwide.org/get-involved/rosieruns/ (Phase Worldwide). If you want to hear the full interview with Rosie, then sign up to be one of https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (Helen's vino or training buddies on patreon) and you'll receive two exclusive episodes a year. Find out more about this week's guest - Dave Scott https://davescottinc.com/ (Sign up to Dave's regular FREE newsletter) for training tips, video content, information about physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, the opportunity to ask Dave training questions and loads more. Dave Scott https://davescottinc.com/ (website) Dave Scott https://www.instagram.com/mirindacarfrae (Instagram) Dave Scott https://twitter.com/https://twitter.com/davescott6x (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, including a wonderful interview with Rosie Swale Pope PLUS unheard bits with Joanna Rowsell and Hannah Grant. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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"Sitting on a swing on the edge of a tanker in the middle of the Atlantic isn't exactly what you'd call safe." In this episode you're going to hear some incredible story telling from ocean rower Max Thorpe. Max overcame a near death experience while attempting to row across the Atlantic. His initial attempt ended in failure and he had to be rescued by an oil tanker. But Max bounced back and three years later, broke the World Record for the fastest row across the Atlantic in 2020. You'll hear: 08:34 Max's limited experience in a boat: 'I'd never rowed before and I had no ocean faring experience' 17:14 The training required to row across the Atlantic 42:50 The dramatic rescue by a 110,000 tonne oil tanker 59:36 Returning to the race and being successful in 2020 1:05:36 His partnership with Resilient Nutrition and developing Long Range Fuel during the Atlantic row 1:08:12 Doing a DIY Ironman after his goal of IM Nice was cancelled Find out more about this week's guest Max Thorpe https://www.instagram.com/maxcthorpe (Instagram) Max Thorpe https://twitter.com/MaxCThorpe (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. It helped fuel Max Thorpe and Dave Spelman to their World Record. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae is a 3x Ironman World Champion. She has an impressive record at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, with 6 podium finishes from 7 attempts. She also holds the run course record at the Ironman world championships, with a swift 2.50.26 from her win in 2014. After becoming a mum in 2017, she returned to the World Championships in 2018 and finished 5th. In this conversation we focus on juggling motherhood and life as a professional triathlete as Mirinda and husband Tim O'Donnell prepare for the birth of their second child. You'll hear: 16:27 The start of the interview with Rinny 19:14 Rinny explains that when races were cancelled due to Covid-19, it seemed like the ideal time to try for a second baby. 23:44 We feel like social media influencers and not athletes at the moment because we can't showcase our skills on the racecourse 26:28 Partners and sponsors are seeing the value of professional mums also being athletes, but 10-15 years ago, there was 'no chance' and you'd be taken off the roster. 31:06 Until you're a mother, you don't really understand what it's like to juggle 5 hour rides and the mum guilt that comes with it. 35:38 We talk about breastfeeding and competing 'there's a bit of extra pain that you have to deal with towards the end of the bike and on the run' 37:27 Mirinda explains how they postponed the awards ceremony at Ironman Cairns to allow her to breastfeed Izzy. 40:25 I remember thinking 'I'm never going to get back to where I was but Rachel Joyce told me to focus on where I was, week on week.' You can't help but think 'that mountain is quite steep, but there is no point in beating yourself up about it.' 45:33 Racing was number 1, but now it's number 3 or 4 after family, health and happiness. ALSO THIS WEEK: 02:17 Helen meets the remarkable Rosie Swale-Pope who's in her mid 70s and is currently running from Lands End to John o'Groats to raise money for https://phaseworldwide.org/get-involved/rosieruns/ (Phase Worldwide). If you want to hear the full interview with Rosie, then sign up to be one of https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (Helen's vino or training buddies on patreon) and you'll receive two exclusive episodes a year. Find out more about this week's guest Mirinda Carfrae https://www.instagram.com/mirindacarfrae (Instagram) Mirinda Carfrae https://twitter.com/Mirindacarfrae (Twitter) The Tim and Rinny Show https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-x04aB8xON4crkdN0-FMhw (Youtube) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or...

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Katrina Matthews from the BMC-Vifit Pro triathlon team talks about being an Army physio, training to heart rate, social media pressures and getting off to a flying start as a pro triathlete. You'll hear: 08:25 Katrina talks about 'a whirlwind' year 10:30 Katrina talks amazingly openly about the challenge of social media during lockdown and the difficulty of not comparing herself with others. 15:34 Katrina talks about her job as an Army physiotherapist and being able to sideline her Army career to pursue her triathlon career and the struggle of getting to grips with not being able to excel at being a physio and being a long distance triathlete. 19:11 Before my first Ironman I averaged 11 hours of training a week 21:00 It's a battle that I have all of the time...the feeling that I should be doing more training. 23:50 Before my first Ironman, the longest run I had done was a long treadmill run of around 22km. 26:00 Talks about the advice BMC-Vifit boss Bob de Wolff gave her before her first Ironman... 'it's won in the last 10km!' 28:40 Katrina talks about how 'amazing' it is to be on the BMC Vifit Pro Triathlon team. Find out more about this week's guest Katrina Matthews https://www.katrinamatthewstri.com/ (website) Katrina Matthews https://www.instagram.com/katrina_rye (Instagram) Katrina Matthews https://twitter.com/iambikefit (Twitter) Also this week... Laura Siddall wants your old kit! 03:00 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEpNzXjh4xt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (Laura Siddall) talks about https://soles4souls.org/about-us/ (Souls4soles). Read more about the project https://www.challenge-family.com/sustainability/?fbclid=IwAR0a3U7Wlfs4rYAcxmtqhVam8ID3KhjUBMosbgF7FxqsKWHPxPfWp-X-o2A (here). If you are in the UK, send your kit to: Soles4souls@Neuff, 3 Abbotts Close, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9GA. You can find a list of worldwide collection points https://www.challenge-family.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/s4s-warehouse-locations-5.pdf (here). Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Think you need all the gear to go faster? Think again! In this episode, learn how to spend smarter and go faster on a bike this week, with expert bike fitter Mike Taylor. If you've ever struggled with saddle sores or a numb penis, if you're debating whether you should buy a time trial bike or if you want to know how to really keep your bike clean, but you've never wanted to ask, then this is the episode for you! The amazing Mike Taylor joins me to talk about: 11:44 Become a bike fitting specialist over a year ago 12:56 "The biggest barrier to most people doing long distance stuff is their position" 15:25 "My aim when I go into a bike fit is to make someone faster, more aerodynamic, more powerful and WAY more comfortable" 17:51 "Once you're above 25 mph, the key to speed is aerodynamics" 19:48 "I wouldn't build a super aero position for someone trying to go from 25kph to 28 kph, there's just no point. What you need to do is open up their power and allow them to maintain it for hours on end" 20:26 "It's like we see people turning up with disc wheels and their output is 17-18mph. If it makes them feel good, fine, but it's not making them go faster." 21:02 Helen asks Mike: 'What is the best investment to go quicker?' 23:53 Helen asks Mike: 'Do you need a time trial bike to do triathlon?' 27:30 "Learning how to check your chain is the best gift I can give to the triathlon and cycling community" 28:28 Mike talks about the ideal tyre pressure 31:20 Helen asks Mike: 'How do you clean a bike properly?' 33:35 "It is possible to be comfortable on a saddle" 36:18 "Athletes are still super quick, but in agony" 37:19 "I'm always blown away by how much discomfort a lot of female athletes put up with because they think that's what cycling is." 37:35 "With male athletes, you can have penile numbness and there are so many horrible things that people put down as normal and it really isn't. You get a good saddle and you don't even think about it." 42:08 "You can get some real issues around shorts and chamois" 44:14 Talks about doing a bike fit remotely with Meredith Kessler Find out more about this week's guest Mike Taylor http://bike-fit.co.uk/ (website) Mike Taylor https://www.instagram.com/iambikefit/ (Instagram) Mike Taylor https://twitter.com/iambikefit (Twitter) Also this week... 03:12 Dan Braddock from Shrewsbury Tri shares his 'Tri Sharing Wisdom'. If you some wisdom and tips to share, comment on the social media posts Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all...

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I love food and I'm so pleased I can bring you a podcast all about food! That's all thanks to Performance Chef extraordinaire, Hannah Grant. Hannah's got a fascinating story to tell, from life in the Royal Danish Navy, to getting through Culinary school. From working at the legendary Noma restaurant in Copenhagen, to being team chef on the pro cycling tour, to the gripping Amazon Prime series https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Race-Win-Season-1/dp/B07DX8BML1 (Eat Race Win). You'll hear: 09:40 I joined the navy to get a kick up the butt and I came out of the navy knowing I wanted to go to Chef school 11:43 My goal was to become one of the greatest female Michelin starred chefs on the planet 14:58 It should be possible to eat nutritious and healthy food without it feeling like a punishment 15:41 on being told 'there's a cycling team, they're looking for a chef' 16:52 I was alone cooking 3 meals a day for 30 guys who eat like 90 guys. It was a suicide mission. 17:50 If you'd have said to me 'Hannah you're going to work with this team for 5 years, I'd have said 'no freakin' way!' 20:18 It was so mind boggling to me that the team wanted me to do it, but the riders didn't want to eat it 24:37 You don't change anyone's diet overnight, you have to make small steps 26:38 The no needle policy was introduced in 2011 and teams were forced into rethinking how riders got everything they needed 33:53 Half way through the Tour, the riders would lose their appetite 33:53 If you can't eat, you don't have any fuel, so you're done 36:00 On a typical stage, a rider would eat 3x what a grown man would eat 41:56 I did 15 Grand Tours in a row over 5 years. I was the only member of staff on the team to do that 53:28 I am such a sucker for freshly cooked sourdough Find out more about this week's guest Hannah Grant https://www.hannahgrant.com/ (website) Hannah Grant https://www.instagram.com/dailystews/ (Instagram) Hannah Grant https://twitter.com/dailystews (Twitter) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eat-Race-Win-Season-1/dp/B07DX8BML1 (Eat Race Win) on Amazon Prime Get 20% off Hannah's Eat Race Win cookbook https://eatracewin.com/discount/insidetrishow (via this link) or use the code "insidetrishow" on https://www.hannahgrant.com/shop (Hannah's website) Also this week... 02:57 Joanna Rowsell who we had on the podcast in episode 40 shares her 'Tri Sharing Wisdom'. If you want to share you wisdom and tips, comment on the social media posts Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head...

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We take you behind the scenes at the 2020 National 100m TT Championships. What does it take to ride at 25mph for nearly 4 hours? How do you plan your nutrition for a century ride? How does the time trial scene compare to the triathlon scene? And what happens when you don't have to run a marathon off the bike? You'll hear: 06:06 From female winner, BMC Vifit pro triathlon team member Katrina Matthews 08:16 Why Katrina felt 'absolutely rubbish' the day before the race 11:05 Kat's previous TT experience... "I hadn't done one on the road before" 17:00 My coach suggested we do a run off the bike but I don't think I physically could have done and if you do push that hard on the bike, you are going to compromise your run. 20:51 Kona qualifier and Norseman finisher Paul Burton speaking to us on his camping chair after the race 21:30 "I know from my Ironman days, if you overcook a 5-6 hour ride by 5 or 10 watts at the start, then the second half is a losing battle clinging on" 24:35 "In the last ten minutes I wasn't in complete control of myself and when you are on the rivet it's so hard" 31:19 2019 Ironman Age Group World Champion Ruth Astle who is in her first year as a professional triathlete 32:00 Having not raced all year, I really struggled mentally and struggled to keep my head in the game. 33:28 I don't think I'll be signing up for another 100m time trial in a hurry 37:00 I've enjoyed just training but I find it hard to push when I don't have a race to prepare for 40:05 The struggle of being a first year pro and trying to establish herself when there is no racing. 45:15 4 x Ironman champion Laura Siddall talks about her debut 100m time trial 47:50 The nutritional needs for a 100m TT 50:46 "It will be a good learning experience it's just disappointing when you don't do what you hope." 52:14 "The way I felt about the bike, I thought screw all you lot who are on the floor, let's go and run a marathon" 54:38 "It was bizarre that the pre-race night feeling came back so quickly" 01:00:34 What it takes to be the support crew on a 100m TT. "It's hard work!" Find out more about this week's guests Katrina Matthews https://www.katrinamatthewstri.com (website) and https://www.katrinamatthewstri.com (Instagram) Paul Burton instagram Ruth Astle https://www.ruthastle.com/ (website) and https://www.instagram.com/rastle50/?hl=en (Instagram) Laura Siddall http://laurasiddall.com (website) and https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/ (Cycling Time Trials website) and National 100m TT Championship https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/race-results/20161#anchor (results) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel - Like a pic' n mix of...

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Joanna Rowsell achieved everything she wanted to achieve in cycling. After being talent spotted as a teenager she joined British Cycling. She won World Championship titles and Olympic gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 206, she broke World Records and she won Commonwealth titles too. She's also just a really lovely person. In this interview you'll hear... 06:05 Why she is pursuing a career in medicine 08:31 Feeling lost in retirement 10:40 The joy of being able to enjoy the memories 12:21 How she changed her mindset when it came to winning, from relief to trying to celebrate it 15:43 Her time at school, when she didn't excel at any particular sport but was talent spotted by British Cycling 18:20 The 3 minute test she nailed to make the talent team 27:21 The lower points of her career and losing motivation after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games 30:51 How she struggled with nerves early on in her career and worked with Dr Steve Peters to control her nerves 39:14 The changes she has seen during her time at British Cycling 41:35 How it got easier to talk about periods during her career Find out more about this week's guest Joanna Rowsell https://www.joannarowsell.com/ (website) Joanna Rowsell https://www.instagram.com/joannarowsellshand (Instagram) Joanna Rowsell https://twitter.com/jorowsellmbe?lang=en (Twitter) Joanna has had https://www.joannarowsell.com/alopecia (alopecia) since she was a child and is an ambassador for https://www.alopecia.org.uk/ (Alopecia UK) Also this week...Trivelo and product testing 55:13 You heard from Billy at https://blog.trivelo.co.uk/ (Trivelo) - so get in touch with him if you are keen to do some product reviews! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her.

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Sean Conway is a man of extremes. He became the first person to swim from Lands End to John O'Groats. His 4,200 mile triathlon around the coast of Great Britain landed him a World Record. And he's the fastest person to cycle across Europe. He also has a very famous ginger beard. It was superb to chat to Sean and hear: 12:51 How record attempts begin 14:20 All about the 3 Fs and why records matter so much 23:40 The urgency to make something happen when he was living with his mum in a 1 bedroom flat 25:43 Setting off on his Round the World bike ride 33.00 The idea behind swimming the length of Britain 39:19 Struggling to get sponsorship for his record swim and why it would have been ok for Michael Phelps 42:00 How he consumed enough calories when chewing became too hard 46:00 Why the fear of failure is such a driving force for him 48:44 Lessons he has learned from his failures and successes as a competitive ultra endurance sportsperson

Tri Sharing Wisdom We want you to help each other to become better athletes by sharing your triathlon tips on social media and we'll get some of the best ones on the podcast too. This week, it's triathlete and coach Nic Dawson who has advice to deal with injury. Get involved with the hashtag #TriSharingWisdom on social media. Find out more about this week's guest Sean Conway on https://www.instagram.com/seanconwayadventure (Instagram) Sean Conway's https://www.seanconway.com/ (website) Sean Conway's https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0868TVJ8R/ref=nodl_ (Europe or Bust film) Sean Conway's https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sean-Conway/e/B009G5CJZE (books) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show 33 FUEL https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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ITU World Champion Vincent Luis is this week's guest. The 2x Olympian doesn't need a huge introduction, but the Super League Champion is on excellent form as he opens up about: 13:25 Life after the Rio Olympics 17:35 The trip to Kenya that gave him the kick up the butt he needed to rekindle his hunger and love again for the sport. 10:57 Why he plans to stick at short course racing until his home Olympics at Paris 2024 42:00 His love for fashion and his impressive collection of Nike shoes.

Find out more about this week's guest Vincent Luis https://www.instagram.com/vincentluistri/ (Instagram) Vincent Luis https://twitter.com/vincentluistri (Twitter) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). 49:43 You also heard https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd (Dr Greg Potter) who is one of the members of the team behind the product. Supporters of the show 33 FUEL https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her. Helen is hosting a webinar for TRR nutrition with Crowie and Dr Eva Carneiro on Wednesday August 5th at 8.15pm UK Time, all about performance and nutrition. https://trrcollagen.com/live-webinar41487489 (Book your place) and get some exclusive discounts https://trrcollagen.com/live-webinar41487489 (here).

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Farid Noori was just 2 years old when his family was forced to flee from Afghanistan due to the Taliban. Growing up, sport wasn't encouraged but education most definitely was. For a number of years, his school was at a compound of UNICEF tents, but despite the surroundings, everyone valued education. Farid first discovered mountain biking when he took part in a High School exchange programme in the USA. He still studies in America and now hopes to become the first mountain biker from Afghanistan to compete at the Olympics. You'll hear: 05:00 Fleeing from the Taliban when he was 2 years old. 08:00 What it's like going to school in a UNICEF tent 14:00 How he learned to ride a bike in secret when he was in Pakistan 20:00 Getting on a plane for the first time and landing in the US for his High School exchange programme 26:00 discovering the sport of tennis for the first time and deciding to build a court at a girl's school in Afghanistan 33:30 Farid's challenge to try to qualify for the Olympics in mountain biking 35:00 The joy of mountain biking for the first time and questioning why it wasn't a popular sport in Afghanistan 37:25 We can be a nation of Olympic producing athletes and by walking this journey, I want to pave the way for others 39:30 80% of Afghanistan is mountains and they are huge. There are so many unnamed peaks, it's the best playground for bikes 42:50 Although there is more tolerance for women's riding, it's not where I want it to be. It's really hard for women to go out and train. 46:15 As Afghans, we are strangers in our own country and I hope that we can start to love this country because it's a beautiful place.

Find out more about this week's guest Farid Noori https://www.instagram.com/farid_noori (Instagram) https://www.mtbafghanistan.org/ (Mountain Bike Afghanistan) website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her.

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I have oodles of respect for Canada's Rach McBride for doing this interview. Rach is an incredible triathlete and a really educated and interesting person who you can talk to on so many levels, whether you want to chat triathlon, genetics, music or anything else. Rach also identifies as gender non-binary. That means they don't identify as male or female. Or put another way, they don't follow other people's ideas or stereotypes about how they should look or act, based on the sex they were assigned at birth. It is an emotional listen, it is a powerful episode, but I truly believe we can only understand more about other people by talking to them, allowing them to speak out and listening to their stories. I hope this helps Rach and so many others. Find out more about this week's guest Rach McBride https://www.rachelmcbride.com/ (website) Rach McBride https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcb/ (Instagram) https://transequality.org/issues/resources/understanding-non-binary-people-how-to-be-respectful-and-supportive (This is also worth looking at too) - hopefully it will all help us to be more understanding of others. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Steve Bate is a World Champion cyclist on the Great Britain cycling team, despite being born and raised in NZ. He loves nothing more than a bike packing adventure. He's a carpenter turned Outdoor Ed Instructor, he won a gold medal at Rio 2016.... And he's also going blind. There is sooooo much to talk about with Steve and this interview will have you laughing, it will leave you feeling inspired for an adventure and it will make you feel grateful to do what you can, every single day, without even thinking twice about it. You'll hear: How his dreams of becoming a mountain guide were shattered when he was told he was going blind more on becoming the first Visually Impaired person to solo climb El Capitan How he went from being a 'rock climbing bum' to the GB cycling team in his 30s, despite never having owned a road bike Why he has never done a Lactate Threshold Test or a V02 max test in his life. His thoughts on preparing for his second Paralympics in his 40s

Find out more about this week's guest Steve Bate https://www.stevebatembe.com/ (website) Steve Bate https://www.instagram.com/stevebatembe/ (instagram) Steve Bate's solo https://www.theguardian.com/sport/video/2016/oct/31/paralympic-gold-medallist-steve-bate-climbs-el-capitan-video (El Cap climb) https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingteam/new/bio/Steve_Bate (Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby) - Paralympic and World Champion cyclists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS406qt9pUs&feature=emb_title (Second City Divide) adventure video (you must give this a watch!) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her.

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Marc Austin was on track to become one of the World's best triathletes. Even as a youngster, the Scottish athlete's potential shone through. He won silver at both Junior and U23 World Championship level. But it was his surprise bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, ahead of the Brownlee brothers, that really made people take note. But in June 2020, the 26-year-old's triathlon dreams came to a halt. He was forced to retire on medical grounds after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.) In this interview you'll hear Him talk about the palpitations he felt when he knew something wasn't right and his eventual diagnosis Why he's grateful to footballer Fabrice Muamba and England cricketer James Taylor for talking about their experiences About the doubts and uncertainties that creep into your mind when you're forced to retire AND....Why he wore Beth Potter's tracksuit for the medal ceremony at Gold Coast 2018

Find out more about our guest https://www.instagram.com/marcjaustin/?hl=en (Marc Austin on Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://komfuel.co.uk/ (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her.

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When people say they've never heard a bad word said about a particular athlete, you know you're in for a treat when the opportunity to interview them comes along. That particular athlete is Craig "Crowie" Alexander. The Australian grew up dreaming of a career as a soccer player. Thankfully for the triathlon world, the soccer dream went out of the window, to be replaced by a dream to be the world's best triathlete. He's gone on to win the Ironman World Championship 3 times and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship twice. You'll hear An incredible honesty about him lacking intrinsic confidence throughout his career Him ooze passion for the sport, the process, the training, the lifestyle The Hollywood story of how he got together with his wife Neri Why he hated having to give his winner's speech after Chrissie Wellington The secret to still racing at the top in his mid 40s

Find out more about our guest Craig Alexander on https://www.instagram.com/crowiealexander/?hl=en (Instagram) Craig Alexander on https://twitter.com/CrowieAlexander (Twitter) https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.trrnutrition.com (TRR Nutrition) - 15% discount with the code INSIDETRI15 TRR Nutrition is an industry leading sports supplement brand that develops products for elite level endurance athletes. Both the TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Liquid Supplement and TRR’s range of protein supplements are developed in conjunction with their team of world-class athletes, leading sports medicine specialist Dr Eva Carneiro and internationally renowned sports nutritionist, Glenn Kearney. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Some guests are easy to research, others are harder and then there are some who have done so much that it's difficult to even know where to begin. That's Kathryn Bertine for you! The American describes herself as an athlete, author, activist and film maker. She's also a former pro triathlete and cyclist and she helped to get La Course by Le Tour, the one day women's race in the Tour de France, up and running. That's still scratching the surface of this remarkable woman who signed her first professional racing contract at the age of 37. You'll hear: The story of attempting to qualify for the 2008 Olympics when she was working for ESPN About the incredible Home Stretch Foundation project which provides free housing and support to female athletes who'd struggle financially without it How she ended up becoming a professional cyclist in her late 30s. Why she believes anyone can create change, regardless of status or wealth

This episode is dedicated to the late Peter Bertine, Kathryn's father who was taken ill the day after we did this interview and sadly died four days later. Plus you'll hear how Helen's been listening to her body more and adapting her training to fit around her menstrual cycle, with Suzie Richards from Train Like a Female. Find out more about our guest https://www.kathrynbertine.com/ (Kathryn Bertine website) https://twitter.com/KathrynBertine (Kathryn Bertine) on twitter https://www.homestretchfoundation.org/ (Homestretch Foundation) Train Like a Female https://www.facebook.com/Trainlikeafemale/ (Train Like a Female) by Suzie Richards. Get involved with the https://www.facebook.com/events/1794937180659603/ (live Train Like a Female App launch party )on Thursday 25th June and head to the website to find out more about https://www.uniqueendurancetraining.com/ (Train Like a Female) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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British triathlete Tim Don joins us on the podcast this week. Don is well known for being "https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/athletes/tim-don (The Man with the Halo)," and for https://www.triathlete.com/events/tim-don-breaks-ironman-world-record-brazil/ (breaking the Ironman World Record). But the 42-year-old has been involved in triathlon since he was 15 years old and he turned down a spot at University to become a professional triathlete. He's since been to 3 Olympic games and finished twice on the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. It's such an awesome and fun conversation. You'll hear... About his first ever race experience as a junior His thoughts on athlete funding Why accepting failure has helped him to succeed Him talk about the Olympics and some of the 'what if' thoughts Why he didn't hesitate to be coached by Julie Dibens when he switched to long distance triathlon The story behind the hair and the moustache

Find out more about our guest https://www.timdon.com/about (Tim Don website) Tim Don on https://www.instagram.com/tri_thedon/ (Instagram) https://www.on-running.com/en-gb/athletes/tim-don (Man with the Halo) documentary TRR Nutrition is an industry leading sports supplement brand that develops products for elite level endurance athletes. Both the TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Liquid Supplement and TRR’s range of protein supplements are developed in conjunction with their team of world-class athletes, leading sports medicine specialist Dr Eva Carneiro and internationally renowned sports nutritionist, Glenn Kearney. And here's the http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/triathlon/9630015.stm (interview with triathlete turned runner Matt Sharp) from 2011 that we mention! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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You might not have heard of this week's guest the swimmer, Military Wives Choir member and mum of two, Jody Jones. But hearing this interview may have a rather large impact on your day, your week, your 2020...Perhaps even your life. You see, Jody oozes passion for open water swimming. In fact, she loves it so much that she swam the English Channel in 2019. Fewer than 700 women have ever completed the 21 mile crossing. But what makes Jody's achievement even more special is that she did it while undergoing treatment for stage 4 bowel cancer. It's pretty mind blowing. You'll hear: About her complete fear of sea swimming! Going from swimming for 6-7 hours to not being able to walk for 10metres without falling over Why she fuels her long swims with potatoes Being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at the age of 39 Why she hates the word inspirational

Also this week, hear more about plans from the Professional Triathletes Organisation to improve the sport from CEO Sam Renouf Find out more about our guest https://twitter.com/jgjswims (Jody Jones) on twitter https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/news-and-blogs/this-is-bowel-cancer-blog/how-jody-swam-the-english-channel-with-bowel-cancer/ (Jody's channel swim) https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/ (Outdoor Swimming Society) and the https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/dart-10k/ (Dart 10km) The PTO (https://protriathletes.org/ (Professional Triathletes Organisation)) and CEO https://uk.linkedin.com/in/samrenouf (Sam Renouf) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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It was a real eye-opener speaking to ITU Long Distance World Champion Helle Frederiksen for this week's show. Helle got in touch with me after listening to the Healthy Body series, so we continued the conversation about training, fuelling and nutrition. Helle has a an M.Sc in Human Nutrition and since retiring in 2019, Helle has expanded her coaching business. So it's brilliant to hear her thoughts and experiences, from her educational background, as well as from a coach and athlete perspective. You'll hear Why fasted workouts and females don't go together Why you should act fast if you're not having your period Her thoughts on periods, racing and training Why she used to panic about an empty fridge Why she'd cringe when she saw some triathletes eating salads after a race Why athletes need to pay as much attention to their nutrition, as they do to all of their toys and gadgets

Find out more about our guest https://www.instagram.com/helletri/?hl=en (Helle Frederiksen) on Instagram Helle's https://www.hellefrederiksen.com/ (website) Helle's https://www.hellefrederiksen.com/you-vs-2020/ ('You Vs 2020') 10 week Triathlon Bootcamp Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.helenmurray.net (Helen's website) to find out more about her.

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Triathlon is in Rudy von Berg's genes. The 26-year-old grew up in a household where swim-bike-run was the norm. His Dad Rudolphe Von Berg first race at the Ironman World Championships in the 1980s. And von Berg Jnr has been dreaming of winning the iconic race since he first stepped on the Big Island as a 5 year old, to watch his Dad compete. In the last couple of years, under coach Luc Van Lierde, Rudy von Berg has shown he means business. In 2019 he finished 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. But the wait to do a full Ironman continues... He talks about Growing up surrounded by all things tri The fear of underperforming in 2019 Why he's never wanted to be coached by his dad "It's all in the head" - developing confidence and mental strength to finish on the podium Why he prefers to have his family supporting rather than all competing at the same race! Waiting to do his first Ironman in 2021

Find out more about our guest https://www.instagram.com/rudyvonberg/?hl=en (Rudy von Berg) on Instagram And why it was a https://www.endurancesportswire.com/the-von-berg-family-will-make-history-at-ironman-70-3-world-nice/ (family affair at the Ironman 70.3 world Championships) 2019 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel Like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her. Join Helen on the yoga mat If you want to join in with a group of listeners and other friends doing regular morning yoga via Zoom at 06.45am UK Time Mon-Fri, then just get in touch with Helen via social media or her https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/helenmurray.net/contact (website). Please note, it’s not a structured class.

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South African triathlete Matt Trautman grew up on the water, rather than in it. He was a talented kayaker when he was younger, but turned his hand to sailing when he realised he could do it as a job. In 2012 he did his first ever triathlon. In 2014 he turned professional and got his first Ironman win at IM Wales. In 2017 his career was nearly over when he got hit by a car on a training ride and needed emergency spinal fusion. He's since become a Dad and won Ironman 70.3 South Africa. In this interview, Matt talks about: How he got into paddling and sailing after growing up in South Africa His first ever solo trans-Atlantic sailing race in 2009 Dealing with loneliness and lack of sleep when sailing alone The time he was hit a fishing trawler and had to be rescued by the coastguard How he went from sailing to being a champion triathlete The bike crash that nearly ended his life in 2017 and the rehab since Pietermaritzburg's mighty Comrades marathon and Duzi Canoe Marathon

Find out more about our guest South African triathlete https://www.instagram.com/mattytrautman/ (Matt Trautman) We talk about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22VDAyawlFw&t=324s (the Dusi canoe marathon) which looks EPIC! Healthy Body mini Series with Witsup Hear Episode 2 over at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/ (https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/) https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel If you you’re struggling to get hold of gels cuase you can’t get to the shops or you are hankering after your favourite nutrition at the moment, then have you looked at Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Join Helen on the yoga mat If you want to join in with a group of listeners and other friends doing regular morning yoga via Zoom at 06.45am UK Time Mon-Fri, then just get in touch with Helen via social media or her https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/helenmurray.net/contact (website). Please note, it’s not a structured class.

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This is the first part of a mini series from the Inside Tri Show and the Witsup Podcast, taking a closer look at body image, eating disorders and disordered eating in triathlon. Look out for Episode 2 coming soon at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/ (https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/) Over the two episodes, you'll hear from professional triathletes and coaches including Jodie Cunnama, Cody Beals, Renee Kiley, Felicity Joyce and Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor. In part 1, you'll hear an in-depth interview with Canadian Ironman Champion Cody Beals who started to struggle with disordered eating when he went to University and was on the cross country team. "I could see a trend that I could get lighter and I would start to perform better, but I was on borrowed time with that." He says it's taken him a decade to finally feel better about his body. You'll also hear Witsup's Stef Hanson's interview with top age group athlete and coach Felicity Joyce, who was diagnosed with anorexia when she was younger. Felicity explains how her aim to be better, healthier and faster at sport when she was in the last few years of high school spiralled out of control, landed her in hospital and ruined relationships with friends and family. Find out more about our guests Professional triathlete http://reneekiley.com/ (Renee Kiley), who triggered this whole series 3x World Champion, coach and mum of 3 https://www.cunnamacoaching.co.uk/ (Jodie Cunnama) Multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion https://www.codybeals.com/ (Cody Beals) Leading Sports and Eating Disorder Specialist Dietician https://reneemcgregor.com/ (Renee McGregor) Top age group athlete and coach https://www.instagram.com/flickjoyce3/?hl=en (Felicity Joyce) https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Support Stef Hanson's work by https://www.patreon.com/Witsup (becoming a patron of Witsup) too Sports Tours International This podcast would not be possible without the help of sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Sports Tours International) (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland). Sports Tours International is the number one choice for travelling athletes and sporting enthusiasts. They are the international travel partner of the 6 World Marathon Majors and the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth 2021. They also provide top training holidays through their partnership with Club La Santa in Lanzarote. Take a look at where they can take you at https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/ (https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/) Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about who Helen is and what she does when she isn't podcasting!

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After 7 weeks of lockdown, British professional triathlete https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/?hl=en (David McNamee) can barely contain his excitement this week as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Spain, which means he can train outside for the first time in nearly 50 days. The 2x Ironman World Championships podium finisher describes the first moment when he could finally run outside and reflects on the past two months, revealing what he has learned about himself as an athlete and as a person. You'll also hear about the incredible work he and his girlfriend have done making a distributing homemade hundreds of face masks and an update on their home brewing project. PLUS We check in with https://www.instagram.com/skysportsdavid/?hl=en (Sky Sports News presenter David Garrido) who was just getting into triathlon as the Coronavirus started to spread. https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (BECOME A PATREON) Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Show Sponsors Huge thanks to https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Sports Tours International) (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Sports Tours International's race packages for Ironman Lanzarote 2021 are now available, so you can secure your place on the start line of this iconic race. If you book through Sports Tours International, you get cheaper race entry because you don't have to pay the 8% booking fee. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/ironman-lanzarote/ (Find out more about racing at Ironman Lanzarote 2021 with Sports tours International here) Oryon Connect https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect )is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Visit their website to find out more). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com). Komfuel If you you’re struggling to get hold of gels cuase you can’t get to the shops or you are hankering after your favourite nutrition at the moment, then have you looked at Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) Join Helen on the yoga mat If you want to join in with a group of listeners and other friends doing regular morning yoga via Zoom at 06.45am UK Time Mon-Fri, then just get in touch with Helen via social media or...

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If you have ever been at war with your body If you have ever been afraid of taking on a challenge because of what others might think If you were picked last in PE when you were at school If you’ve got to grips, you’re getting to grips or you’ve never got to grips with open water swimming or running, or cycling, If you just want a bit of a feel-good giggle Then the Inside Tri Show with Reverend Kate Bottley is for you. BBC radio presenter and former Goggle Box star Rev Kate Bottley says she is evangelical about two things: Jesus and Open Water swimming. And while wild swimming has given the 45-year-old Vicar more confidence, she says she was still ‘at war with her body’ when she agreed to do Dare2Tri - three triathlons in three days for https://www.sportrelief.com/challenges/dare2tri (Comic Relief in March 2020). Before signing up the challenge, Kate had never run in public, ridden a bike or swum in a wetsuit. This a really uplifting interview, full of giggles, honesty about body image and reassurance that it’s ok to feel a bit sad and miserable at the moment. PLUS Hear the latest update from British professional triathlete David McNamee who is on Week 7 of lockdown in Girona, due to Coronavirus Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider becoming a patron, by buying me a coffee each month See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow/?hl=en (Instagram), https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (subscribe and leave a review in Apple). Find out more about this week’s guests https://www.instagram.com/revkatebottley/ (Rev Kate Bottley) https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/?hl=en (David McNamee) Skipping video If you've turned to skipping during lockdown, why not give this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BZM2Vre5oc (new skipping video) a go? BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Click here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Show Sponsors Huge thanks to https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Sports Tours International) (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Sports Tours International are the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth, giving customers the chance of securing a sought after guaranteed entry for the iconic race through one of Sports Tours International's travel packages. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Find out more about their partnership with Challenge Roth here). Oryon Connect https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect )is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Visit their website to find out more). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/episode/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the...

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If you are struggling to get to sleep at the moment, you're waking in the middle of the night or you are having the weirdest dreams, then check out this week's interview with sleep expert Dr Greg Potter. He will help you! He reveals why our sleep patterns are disrupted and gives you practical solutions so you can get a better night's sleep. PLUS Hear the latest update from British triathlete David McNamee who celebrated his birthday this week and tells us that he has turned to baking and brewing during week 6 of lockdown due to Coronavirus! AND If you struggle to train when you're on your period, or you know someone who does, then our final guest Suzie Richards wants to help you! Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider buying me a coffee. See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Find out more about this week’s guests https://www.instagram.com/gregpotterphd/ (Greg Potter) https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/ (David Mcnamee) https://www.bigsuz.com/single-post/2019/10/14/What-happened-6-Months-of-soul-searching (Suzie Richards blog) Suzie Richards: https://www.facebook.com/Trainlikeafemale/ (Train like a female) Skipping video Try this excellent https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_CwmJLnx1y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link (introductory skipping video) from GB boxer Lewis Richardson. BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week and special episodes like this. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and buy me a coffee every so often. Show Sponsors Huge thanks to https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Sports Tours International) (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. As the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth, you can purchase a guaranteed entry for 2021 Challenge Roth through one of Sports Tours International's travel packages. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Find out more about securing your place at Roth 2021 here). Oryon Connect https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect )is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Visit their website to find out more). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at http://www.33fuel.com (www.33fuel.com) Komfuel Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at www.komfuel.co.uk

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The idea of running down the finish chute and crossing the finish line might be hard to imagine at the moment, but listening to Ironman announcers Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy in this episode will remind you of that finisher line buzz. If you’ve done an Ironman in the UK or Europe, there is a good chance that you will be familiar with their voices, but this episode will bring those voices to life! Their passion is just what you need to hear to help you through another turbo session, or yet another strength and conditioning workout over Zoom! And their enthusiasm will give you a much-needed reminder of why all of this lockdown training will pay off at some point down the line. You’ll hear: * How Paul Kaye got into commentary and announcing. Some of the funniest and strangest things they’ve witnessed at a finish line memories Why they love their job Why Joanne is so passionate about inspiring women into triathlon And those famous words! PLUS British triathlete http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ (David McNamee) fills us in on Week 5 of lock down in Girona, due to the Coronavirus. This week David tells us in on his first ever virtual Ironman race, which involved running 10km on his 7m balcony. Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider buying me a coffee. See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow/?hl=en (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). Find out more about Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy Follow https://twitter.com/kayeman (Paul Kaye) on Twitter Joanne Murphy’s https://www.tritalkingsport.com/ (website and podcast) BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week and special episodes like this. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Simply https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (become a Patreon) and buy me a coffee every so often. Show Sponsors Huge thanks Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. As official travel partner for Europe Sports Tours International have been given permission by the Challenge Roth organisers to go on sale with their packages which give you the option to https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (purchase a guaranteed entry for 2021 Challenge Roth). They’ve reduced the travel package deposit, equating to a 25% reduction of the usual deposit. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Find out more about securing your place at Roth 2021 here). Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. https://oryon.co.uk/ (Visit their website to find out more). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel. I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Komfuel Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can...

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Claire Danson was on the cusp of becoming a professional triathlete, when a routine bike ride would change her life forever. In June 2019, Claire was crowned European Age Group champion (30-34). Just two months later, Claire was fighting for her life after colliding with a tractor whilst out cycling. The accident left her paralysed from her tummy button downwards. You'll hear: Claire talk about how the accident has changed her life for ever, About the emotional rollercoaster Claire has been on over the past 7 months How it's changed the relationship with her sister, Hockey player Alex Danson Why she feels positive about the future Plus hear the ups and down from https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/?hl=en (David McNamee), who is spending a 4th week on lockdown in his apartment in Girona. If you can help source any swim cords please get in touch with David or I! Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buying me a coffee). See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). Find out more about Claire Danson Claire Danson fundraising page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/claire-danson (https://www.gofundme.com/f/claire-danson) Claire Danson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cdanson10/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/cdanson10/?hl=en) BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Huub’s Fundraising Cycling jersey Find out more about https://huubdesign.com/blogs/news/better-in-than-out (Huub's Better In than Out cycling jersey) for the NHS Show SponsorsHuge thanks https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. As official travel partner for Europe Sports Tours International have been given permission by the Challenge Roth organisers to go on sale with their packages which give you the option to purchase a guaranteed entry for 2021 Challenge Roth. They’ve reduced the travel package deposit, equating to a 25% reduction of the usual deposit. https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/challenge-roth/ (Find out more about securing your place at Roth 2021 here). https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. Visit https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (their website) to find out more. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33Fuel ). I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout...

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It was such an honour to interview British fell runner Nicky Spinks for this episode. Nicky is a 53-year old wife, British farmer and she loves a good curry. Sounds pretty normal, doesn’t it? So let’s try that sentence again. Nicky is a 53-year old record breaking British ultra-distance runner who is the overall record holder for the Double Bob Graham round, became the first person EVER to complete doubles of the Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsey round too… That was AFTER being diagnosed with Breast cancer at the age of 39. Oh and she still hopes to become the first woman ever to finish the Barkley Marathons. In short, she’s pretty flippin’ amazing and it was a real treat to talk to her. You'll hear: A long interview with Nicky about her background in running and farming, why office life wasn’t for her, why she is chomping at the bit to return to the Barkley Marathons, how she forms her support team, how she survives on ten minutes sleep over three days, how she vowed never to do another race after her first ever 10km, her love of spicy curry, how she got into skydiving, the impact cancer has had on her life and outlook and why she almost ditched the double Bob Graham round attempt before she had even left the car park. An update from British triathlete http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ (David McNamee), who is on lock down in Girona. He talks about the impact the restrictions are having on him, why he’s following the rules to a T, why Magnums are the new croissants...And trying to run on his 7m balcony. Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buying me a coffee). See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). Find out more about Nicky Spinks, her record breaking rounds and the Barley Marathons Nicky Spinks website: http://www.runbg.co.uk/ (http://www.runbg.co.uk/) Nicky Spinks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyspinks/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/nickyspinks/?hl=en) Find out more about the http://www.bobgrahamclub.org.uk/ (Bob Graham Round), and the https://www.gofar.org.uk/uk-big-3-records (3 big “Rounds’) in the UK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJAW8STfiko (Last Woman Standing:) A film about Nicky taking part in the 2019 Barkley Marathons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ABR30IHlq4 (Run Forever): The film of Nicky and the Double Bob Graham Round. Barkley Marathons movie – The Race that eats its young: https://barkleymovie.com/ (https://barkleymovie.com/) https://www.montane.co.uk/montane-tor-des-g%C3%A9ants-i51 (Tour de Geants) – Nicky mentions this at the end of her interview The swimming band workouts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZzzBT2jsnA (Dave Scott’s band workout) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RzqEX6SG2k (Gerry Rodriguez band workout) BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week and special episodes like this. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Show Sponsors Huge thanks https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. They have got some new blog content up, including a post about https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/staying-positive/ (staying...

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My aim is to pop a smile on your face this week, as well as help you through being stuck inside during the Coronavirus. You'll hear: An update from http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ (David McNamee), who is on lock down in Girona. He gives a fascinating insight into his training, his day to day life, the harsh reality of what's going on around him. Plus the latest on his croissant intake, his Catalan learning and his chamois cream supplies. An interview with https://www.michellevesterby.com/ (Michelle Vesterby). The Dane came 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2015 and last year, she raced at Ironman Copenhagen just 3 months after giving birth to her son. If you’ve ever seen interviews with Michelle, or watched her race in person, you’ll know she often has a grin on her face too. She lives by the motto “Keep Smiling,“ which we talk about a lot. Part of it goes back to her older brother, who sadly died at the age of 26, but she says he always used to smile and be happy. So we talk about mindset, positivity and trying not to worry. *The most incredible piece of writing in audio form, which might ease your worries and some of your anxieties at the moment if you can't get outdoors. It's called "http://www.bimblings.co.uk/2020/03/15/inside-a-guide/ (Inside, a guide)" and it was from a blog by http://www.josiegeorge.co.uk/ (Josie George). I https://www.adrianhobartnarration.com/ (Adrian Hobart to narrate it). Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to consider https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buying me a coffee). See below! But if you don’t do that, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram), subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week and special episodes like this. It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Show sponsors Sports Tours International Huge thanks to https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (SportsTours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (SportsTravel International), for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. They have got some new blog content up, including a post about https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/staying-positive/ (staying positive). And if you need some ideas for indoor workouts, then head over to the blog at sportstoursinternatonal.co.uk Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips, book on to a bucket list race and make the most of their fantastic range of trips and services. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you're injured or struggling with pain, they'll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concerns, before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It's affordable and efficent, so its a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Visit their website to find out more). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33Fuel ). I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible recently. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Komfuel Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox!...

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In the space of a few days the way we live our lives has totally changed. Our short term future suddenly feels very much up in the air and there's huge long-term uncertainty too. For many, worrying about races and triathlon goals has become almost irrelevant. Your health and that of those around you or figuring out how you might pay the mortgage in a couple of month's time becomes far more significant than whether you'll get the shts during an Ironman. But for some, triathlon is their livelihood. It's how they make a living, indeed how they pay their mortgage. For others, endurance sport is their key to staying sane. Training is their socialising. Their local triathlon club is their family. Goals give focus and purpose to their day to day life. But suddenly, when all of that is taken away, life becomes very very different. In this episode you'll hear: Sports Psychologist https://www.evieserventi.com/ (Evie Serventi )who has some great advice on trying to get your head around recent events, staying calm, finding new opportunities and learning to enjoy the process of training again 2x Kona Podium finisher, http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ (David McNamee) joins us from his base in Girona, Spain, where he is locked down in his apartment for at least 14 days. If you can get on your bike outside, please https://www.instagram.com/davidmcnameetri/ (send him your photos) to motivate him and pss him off!!! For up and coming professional https://www.instagram.com/tom_davis1995 (Tom Davis), no racing means less income. He's having to consider whether he will he have to move back in with his parents. And Race organiser and http://beendurance.com/ (coach Dermott Hayes from Be endurance) gives us the view from a small race organiser and full time coach. With camps, training and races cancelled, he's concerned about the next few months and also explains why refunds aren't always possible for small race organisers and why they are going virtual with their cancelled "Storm the Castle" duathlon. Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). It means a lot to me, especially at the moment. Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1130094 (sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing) ride. He is looking for people to join him on his ride, so https://bristol2beijing.org/ (get in touch with him)! Show SponsorsHuge thank https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as...

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British triathlete Hannah Moore had a routine procedure for an ingrowing toenail when she was 15, but it triggered a rare, condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) that made her life a misery for four years. She couldn’t walk, was in pain on a daily basis and eventually chose and paid to have her leg amputated. Hannah is now part of the GB Paratriathlon team and even though she only did her first ever triathlon in 2017, she’s since become 2x World Champion and has high hopes of competing at a Paralympics one day. You’ll hear: The pain she had to live with on a daily basis after having treatment for ingrowing toenail Why Hannah chose to have her leg amputated How her life has changed for the better, since becoming an amputee The emotion of learning to walk again and being able to lie under a duvet pain free How she had planned to become a top chef before getting into triathlon Like what you heard? Find out more about https://www.triathlon.org/athletes/profile/hannah_moore (Hannah Moore ) and follow her on https://www.instagram.com/hannah_mooretri/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ). Norseman winner https://lucygossage.com/ (Lucy Gossage) is on the show to talk about the unique opportunity to https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?MediaId=5&ProjectId=175646&cid=15&uiculture=en (get a coveted Norseman slot for 2020)!! Find out more about this incredible chance to get your hands on one of the slots and be a part of Team Zalaris https://bit.ly/zalarisnorseman (here). Don’t faff about - the closing date is March 19 2020. You’ll hear the latest from David’s Diary, as we follow Sky Sports News presenter David Garrido’s progress in triathlon. Follow David on https://www.instagram.com/skysportsdavid (Instagram) and https://twitter.com/SkySportsDavid (Twitter). Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show, so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1130094 (sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing) ride. He is looking for people to join him on his ride, so https://bristol2beijing.org/ (get in touch with him)! Show SponsorsWhy not join show sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4 hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you...

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Taylor Spivey studied architecture at University and ‘never in a million years’ thought she would end up becoming a professional triathlete! But after swimming through her degree and starting to dabble in triathlon, she showed she had talent beyond the pool. She won the USAT Collegiate National Championships and got onto the USA Triathlon National Team. 2019 was her best season to date, with two WTS podiums and a 4th place finish in the World Rankings. She heads into 2020 with high hopes of securing a spot on Team USA for Tokyo 2020. You’ll hear: How she managed to combine swimming with architecture studies at University, with copious 4am starts About her mum teaching her how to swim and how she still makes pointers about her technique! The devastation of missing out on Olympics selection the first time, by 7s at the Tokyo test event Her “cardio brain” struggles when she is completely knackered How she and Vince Luis first got together, how they make the long distance work and why she can’t wait to explore Girona on a gravel bike Like what you heard? Find out more about https://www.tkspivey.com/ (Taylor Spivey ) and follow her on https://www.instagram.com/tkspivey/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ). If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Bristol to Beijing If you want to hear the remarkable interview Jenny Grenfell-Shaw did on Woman’s Hour, https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fpb2 (check it out here) Don’t forget to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1130094 (sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing) ride. He is looking for Canlivers to join him on his ride, so https://bristol2beijing.org/ (get in touch with him)! Show Sponsors: Why not join show sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4 hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (their website) to find out more. Follow https://twitter.com/OryonConnect (Oryon Connect on Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/OryonConnect/ (Facebook) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbH5yVW85w8 (YouTube @OryonConnect.) Listener discounts This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel ). If you’ve got a...

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Non Stanford has been involved in and surrounded by sport for her entire life. She was destined for big things on the track and was 3x Welsh Schools 1500m champion, before being mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes. But injuries took their toll and Non made a successful transition into triathlon. She moved to Leeds and in 2012, she was crowned U23 World Champion. Just a year later, she became ITU World Champion. But Non has had her fair share of ups and downs since. 2014 was wiped out by injury, in 2016, she finished 4th behind GB teammate Vicky Holland at the Rio Olympics. At the end of 2018 Non left the Leeds set up to join Joel Filliol’s squad. She won WTS Hamburg in 2019, before having knee surgery at the end of the year which put her hopes of a second Olympics in doubt. You’ll hear: Non open up about the disappointed after the Rio Olympics and ‘not dealing with it’ at the time How she considered jacking it all in The key thing she has learnt from Joel Filliol “You don’t need to push really hard in training to race well” The downside of pressure and being a perfectionist Her love for Geraint Thomas (as well as fiancee Aaron Royle, obvs), Taylor Swift doc and her Grandma’s welsh cakes Like what you heard? Find out more about http://www.nonstanford.com/ (Non Stanford ) and follow her on https://www.instagram.com/nonstanford/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ). If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1130094 (sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing) ride. He is looking for Canlivers to join him on his ride, so https://bristol2beijing.org/ (get in touch with him)! Show SponsorsSports Tours International Why not join show sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/mallorca-middle-distance-tri/ (Sports Tours International) or https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/mallorca-middle-distance-triathlon/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4 hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (their website) to find out more. Follow https://twitter.com/OryonConnect (Oryon Connect on Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/OryonConnect/ (Facebook) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbH5yVW85w8 (YouTube @OryonConnect.) POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered...

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Els Visser is a medical doctor. She’s also just got a PhD in oesophageal cancer surgery. But away from the medical world, Els Visser is also an up and coming professional triathlete from the Netherlands. Her progression has been rapid. She did her first ever triathlon in 2016, a year later she won the age group race at Ironman Switzerland and then turned pro and in 2019 she came 16th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships. But it’s Els’ story about survival that sets her apart from her compatriots. In 2014, aged just 24, Els was studying and travelling in Indonesia, when the boat she was on started to sink... You'll hear: Els' incredible story of survival How she swam for 8 hours to reach an island, only to find it was uninhabited How she eventually got rescued About her rapid progress in triathlon *If she ever now gets scared in open water Like what you heard? Find out more about https://www.elsvisser.com/ (Els Visser) and follow her on https://www.instagram.com/elsvisser_/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ). Watch https://www.ted.com/talks/els_visser_how_a_shipwreck_changed_my_life_from_doctor_to_triathlete (Els Visser’s Ted Talk.) You can also see the https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-28826352 (BBC news report from 2014) about the incident in Indonesia. If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). BECOME A PATREON Thanks to all of the wonderful people who support the show so I can continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week. Why not join them? Simply become a Patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). Beginner tips for David Garrido This week, you heard the voice of David Garrido, the Sky Sports presenter in the UK who is getting into triathlon this year. What’s the best piece of advice you can give him as a complete beginner? https://twitter.com/SkySportsDavid (Let him know)! Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?pageId=1130094 (sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing) ride. Show Sponsors10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Tours International) (https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/club-la-santa-ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (Oryon Connect) is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (their website) to find out more. Follow https://twitter.com/OryonConnect (Oryon Connect on Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/OryonConnect/ (Facebook) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbH5yVW85w8 (YouTube @OryonConnect.) POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered...

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Like what you heard? Connect with http://benhoffmanracing.com/ (Ben) and follow him on https://www.instagram.com/bhoffmanracing/?hl=en (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ) If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) , subscribe and https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/inside-tri-show/id1488560381 (leave a review in Apple). Show Sponsors Thanks to Sports Tours International and Oryon Connect for sponsoring the show https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Tours International) (https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/club-la-santa-ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit https://oryon.co.uk/connect/ (their website) to find out more. Follow https://twitter.com/OryonConnect (Oryon Connect on Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/OryonConnect/ (Facebook) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbH5yVW85w8 (@YouTube @ OryonConnect.) BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel ). Their https://www.33fuel.com/ultimate-daily-greens (Ultimate Daily Greens) have been been awarded Best Health Product of 2019 by Runner's World magazine. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com) Komfuel https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 0.00 Is triathlon as fun as it used to be at the start? Ben explains how he got into triathlon and how the things that are fun have changed but that he feels fortunate and grateful to able to be a professional triathlete. 2.00 What doesn’t excite him anymore? Ben admits the travel isn’t as fun as it used to be. “Now I have a family and now I’m 36 years old, I appreciate having my home environment which keeps me comfortable and dialled in when it comes to my training and as much as I love the culture and racing in different places, I love being home now. Something that didn’t excite me as much early on was probably the pursuit of sponsors and now it’s really cool and I look forward to having these conversations and how we can grow their brand as well as mine. 4.00 How he doesn’t want to put a number on when he will retire. “I think you have an idea in your mind...

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When Imogen Simmonds went off to study geology at University, she thought she’d end up working in a high-flying office job, bringing in a regular salary and doing her bit for the environment. But spending a few weeks on a triathlon training camp in Thailand gave her other ideas and she soon swapped the idea of office attire for Lycra and set out to become a professional triathlete. In 2019 she had a real breakthrough year, not only did she come second on her Ironman debut at the European Championships in Frankfurt to qualify for Kona, she surprised many by finishing 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World champs in Nice. You'll hear: Why she thinks it's important to let her hair down every so often Why she likes to get nervous before a race and doesn't pack out her race season About her love for training in Thailand Her plans to qualify for Kona in 2020 Like what you heard? Connect with https://imosimmonds.com/ (Imogen) and follow her on https://www.instagram.com/imosimmonds/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ) If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) and leave a review in Apple. 10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/events/ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Tours International) (https://sportstravelinternational.com/events/club-la-santa-ironman-lanzarote/ (Sports Travel International) if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. SPONSOR LUKE ON HIS TANDEM RIDE There’s been so much incredible feedback from episode 11 with Luke Grenfell-Shaw who is cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. You can still https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LukeGrenfellShaw (Sponsor Luke via his fundraising page). Luke is fundraising for http://www.5kyourway.org/ (5K Your Way) and http://www.trekstock.com/ (Trekstock), charities which help empower CanLivers through exercise, alongside the http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/ (Teenage Cancer Trust) and http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/ (ClicSargent), which both did so much to support him throughout treatment. THINGS HELEN'S LIKED THIS WEEK https://www.sarahoutenhome.com/ (Sarah Outen's film Home) I am 35 and running faster than I ever thought possible - https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/31/opinion/sunday/olympic-runners-women-qualifiers.html?fbclid=IwAR0OS82UcDNFKyH7-gMrYwj2WHzLv2EogMwrPm7vEz9xLAv2Qsl2mrWmI-c (New York Times article) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel ) . Their https://www.33fuel.com/ultimate-daily-greens (Ultimate Daily Greens) have been been awarded Best Health Product of 2019 by Runner's World magazine. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com) Komfuel https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your...

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This is a remarkable interview with a remarkable young man, Luke Grenfell-Shaw. Luke is a talented triathlete, cyclist and runner. He's currently cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. But Luke is also living with Stage IV cancer. In this uplifting interview, Luke talks about his diagnosis, the words of advice his Dad gave him and what he hopes to achieve through the 23,000km ride. You'll hear: How he found out he had cancer after he had recently come 2nd in his first ultra marathon Why his parents took his turbo trainer into hospital for him How he kept fit throughout his cancer treatment "because the alternative was far worse" How he hopes to inspire people, whether living with cancer or not, to live rich and fulfilling lives Why it's all about a song from Hamilton the musical! Like what you heard? Find out more about Luke's https://bristol2beijing.org/ (Bristol to Beijing cycle) and You can also follow his ride on https://twitter.com/Bristol2B (twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/bristol2beijing/ (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic7NqP_YGlg (Hamilton the Musical) - this is the song Luke mentioned! If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) and commenting on/sharing posts. Sponsor Luke! https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/LukeGrenfellShaw (Sponsor Luke via his fundraising page)! Luke is fundraising for http://www.5kyourway.org/ (5K Your Way) and http://www.trekstock.com/ (Trekstock), charities which help empower CanLivers through exercise, alongside the http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/ (Teenage Cancer Trust) and http://www.clicsargent.org.uk/ (ClicSargent), which both did so much to support him throughout treatment. Who is Helen Murray? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview Helen did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )whose https://www.33fuel.com/ultimate-daily-greens (Ultimate Daily Greens) has just been awarded Best Health Product of 2019 by Runner's World magazine. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). .https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE (not the whole episode) 1.00 – How Bristol to Beijing ride came about – 23,000km across 24 countries on a tandem. “The reason I wanted it to be on a tandem is because an experience shared is an experience made real and I wanted this to be the richest experience possible and doing it on a tandem...

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This is the inspirational story of a British triathlon legend, https://helenjenkins.co.uk/ (Helen Jenkins). Helen is a 2x ITU World Champion and 3x Olympian and is preparing to make her middle distance debut at Ironman 70.3 Dubai in February. But Helen hasn't raced since 2016. Over the last four years, Helen has had 2 children, but she also feared her triathlon career would be over for ever when she had https://huubdesign.com/blogs/news/helen-jenkins-presurgery-blog (intensive back surgery in 2018). I think you'll love the interview, as Helen is really relaxed, funny and brings a refreshing perspective to life as a professional triathlete. You'll hear: Why she is excited and nervous in equal measure ahead of her first race since 2016 after such a long break Her fears that she would never stand on a start line again How she has come to terms with the disappointment of finishing 5th at the London Olympics, when she was one of the favourites to take the win Why listening to your OWN body is the best piece of advice for new mums and mums-to-be. * If she'll be signing up for Ironman Wales any time soon Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Helen Jenkins via her https://helenjenkins.co.uk/ (website), on https://twitter.com/heljinx (twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en (instagram)https://www.instagram.com/heljinx/?hl=en ( ) Who is Helen Murray? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview Helen did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )whose https://www.33fuel.com/ultimate-daily-greens (Ultimate Daily Greens) has just been awarded Best Health Product of 2019 by Runner's World magazine. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) Mixture of nerves and excitement about racing for the first time since September 2016. "I know I’m nowhere near the levels of where I was when I was qualifying for the Olympics or winning a World Triathlon series, I’ve just not had enough time, but I’ve been training since Max was a month old , so in 7 months, and I am happy with where I have got to." 01.15 I had to commit to a goal, I had to commit to something. I was just training and doing bits and and pieces. Without a goal, say the kids had had a rough night and I was tired,...

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This is the remarkable story of how triathlon has completely transformed http://reneekiley.com/ (Renee Kiley)'s life. In 2014, the Australian came 252nd in her first ever sprint distance triathlon. “I pretty much walked the 5km” she says. In 5.5 years, Renee has gone from weighing 104kg, with alarming blood pressure readings to racing in the pro ranks. Long gone are the long, boozy Friday lunches, the 7 day working weeks in the office and the daily packet of cigarettes! We go pretty deep in the interview, but Renee is ridiculously open and honest and she reveals she still struggles with her body image. You'll hear: The 'lightbulb moment' that made her start to change her life around How she ran on the treadmill and avoided the pool at busy times when she first started exercising, for fear of what others would say The lessons she's taken from the business world into the triathlon domain and vice versa Her struggles with body image and disordered eating Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/Insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://instagram.com/Insidetrishow (Instagram) and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Renee via her website, on https://twitter.com/reneekiley_ (twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/reneekiley_/ (instagram) Who is Helen? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview Helen did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a vegan winter performance bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 00:00 A typical Friday 6 years ago? “My ultimate was a long lunch at a fancy restaurant, which means leaving the office by 11.30am, and pretty much drinking at the table until they would come up and say ‘we need to get ready for dinner service' which was around 3.30 in the afternoon, then we would head for drinks in bar, with cigarettes, cocktails and wines and I’d be home by 7.30 or 8 and sleep the hangover off. That was the ideal Friday about 6 years ago. 01.25 Today (Friday) was I woke up at 0540am because that’s the body clock now, then did the house work, came home and had a coffee and then got ready for this interview. 02.00 There are still moments where I have memories and I think ‘wow, my life has changed a lot’. 02.40 2012/2013 I was at the height of my...

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Back in 2010, Jake Birtwhistle earmarked the Tokyo Olympics as his year. The Australian was 15 years old at the time and hadn’t yet fully committed to triathlon. A decade on and the now 25-year-old heads into the Olympic year as one of the World’s best triathletes. He counts the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis amongst his training partners and in 2019 he picked up his first victory on the WTS circuit, with a win in Leeds. You wouldn’t want Jake chasing you down off the bike in Tokyo - this star comes from a strong running background and was crowned Australian junior champion 11 times over middle-long distance events. You'll hear: How he progressed naturally into triathlon from running Why it’s so important to find the perfect training environment in order to be a successful athlete The possibility of long distance triathlon star Cam Wurf going to the Olympics as a domestique for Australia About his passion for photography…but not for baggage charges Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow/ (instagram) and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Jake via https://www.jakebirtwhistle.com (his website), https://www.instagram.com/jakebirtwhistle (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/jakebirtwhistle (twitter) WHO IS HELEN MURRAY? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview I did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review, sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). BUY HELEN A COFFEE To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon every week, I’d love you to become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often). POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a vegan winter performance bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 00:00 coming from Tasmania and working on Joel Filliol to bring the squad over the Tassie! 00:00 – his background in running and doing bits of athletics and progressed naturally through a school cross country race, then the regionals and then the Australian championships, which he did from the age of 10. “It was like on no training, I was pretty fit, just from running around all of the time. My coach was setting me swimming and biking as cross training as he didn’t want me to do too much running and that progressed really naturally to get me into...

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2012 Ironman World Champion http://petejacobs.com/ (Pete Jacobs) is a fascinating person to both interview and listen to. Pete was originally a landscape gardener before he became a professional athlete at the age of 21. He won in Kona when he was 30, by which point he had done an incredible 30 Ironman races, including finishing 2nd in 2011 and recording the 3rd fastest marathon in the race’s history with a 2h41m05 in 2010. After 2012, he was very public about his on-going battle with fatigue, something he has dealt with since he was a teenager. He’s had loads of tests done and he has tried various different diets to reduce inflammation from foods and he is currently a strict carnivore – his diet is JUST meat. You'll hear: Why training LESS helped him to become World Champion If a meat only diet leaves him constipated His advice for staying mentally strong and focussed on good run technique during the run leg of a triathlon. His hopes to get back to the pointy end of racing. You can make your own mind up about whether you agree with what he says or not, but the message to take from it is we are all different and the training and diet that works for one person, might not be right for you and comparing yourself to others is pretty pointless. Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, if you could get involved on social media, by following @Insidetrishow on twitter and Instagram, commenting and sharing posts, that would be lovely. Connect with Pete via http://petejacobs.com/ (his website), https://www.instagram.com/petejjacobs/ (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/healthyhappy50 (twitter) WHO IS HELEN MURRAY? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview I did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). BECOME A PATREON To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) and join my growing list of coffee and vino buddies at www.patreon.com/insidetrishow ? POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a vegan winter performance bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 01:00 I wouldn’t change anything and I feel like I’m the start of the climb of a new mountain that nobody has climbed before. 02:00 explains how he started to struggle with fatigue when he was 15 years old and he couldn’t concentrate in class. 04:00

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This a bumper episode featuring interviews with the first woman to SUP coast to coast across England, Jo Moseley and leading Sports Psychologist Helen Davis to give you the inspiration and tools you need to take on a challenge and succeed in 2020. Jo discovered a love for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) after turning 50 and in 2019, at the age of 54, she became the first woman to paddleboard from the West to the East coast of England. Not only that, but she also picked up litter along the way to highlight the amount of rubbish going into the sea from our inland waterways. In this interview, Jo Moseley talks about: Overcoming self-doubt during her adventure Learning to believe in herself and back herself. Why she believes you should just try something, regardless of the outcome Sports Psychologist Helen Davis has worked with top British swimmers and cyclists as well as multiple Ironman champion Lucy Gossage and Age Group Ironman World Champion Gill Fullen, amongst others. Helen discusses: Goal setting Effective thinking, dealing with pre-race nerves Concrete examples to help you develop your confidence. Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, if you could get involved on social media, by following @Insidetrishow on twitter and Instagram, commenting and sharing posts, that would be lovely. Connect with Jo via https://healthyhappy50.com/ (her website), https://www.instagram.com/healthyhappy50/?hl=en (Instagram) or https://twitter.com/healthyhappy50 (twitter) You can find out more about Helen Davis and the services she offers via her website: https://www.thinkbelieveperform.co.uk/ (Think Believe Perform). There are more details about Iron-mind and how to get a discount before January 31 2020 here too. WHO IS HELEN MURRAY? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the interview I did with https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet (Tri Oraklet) here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show (https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show) SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). BECOME A PATREON To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) and join my growing list of coffee and vino buddies? POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 0.30 How she broke down in a supermarket because she felt so overwhelmed and how an old rowing machine triggered the start of a complete turn around 2.00 Raising £10,000 for Macmillan in memory of her mum, as part of her challenge to

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Kristian Blummenfelt talks through his performance at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain where he broke his own World Record, to take the win for the third consecutive year. You'll get the low down on: Why his watts are so low on his Strava file from the race His thoughts on lead motorbikes being 'part of the game' Why he believes Norway go in to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a massive advantage Why he'd love to give the Ironman World Championships a crack in 2020, if he were to win Olympic gold He also talks very openly about guilty feelings towards training and switching off over the festive period and the mental struggles of going easy on easy days

LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview with Kristian, then please let us know on social media. Check out his https://www.instagram.com/kristianblu/?hl=en (Instagram), https://en-gb.facebook.com/triblu1/ (Facebook), https://twitter.com/kristianblu?lang=en (Twitter) and https://www.strava.com/pros/4333333?hl=en-GB (Strava) pages or head over to http://www.kristianblu.com/ (his website). WHO IS HELEN? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. SIGNED SUPER LEAGUE TRI TROPHY FOR MOVE CHARITY Thank you if you donated to the raffle for a chance to win Kristian Blummenfelt's signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy. You helped to raise nearly £850 for https://movecharity.org/ (MOVE Charity), which supports young people affected by cancer by helping them to keep moving. The draw is now over, but you can still https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/favouritenorwegian (make a donation). Or why not buy a ticket for MOVE’s https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movecharity/325783 (fundraising evening with Steve Cram) on March 20th 2020 in Leicester, UK? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). BECOME A PATREON To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) and join my growing list of coffee and vino buddies? POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE Interview times, not the whole episode 00:00 –Kristian talks about a few easier days, with training reduced by 50% following his race at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain. 02:00 – “My power metre didn’t want to connect and my heart rate was going in and out, I was riding a lot of the bike leg blind, I think my average power was 200 watts. But the conditions were good and the motorbike filming in front at some points, enabled some good drafting from it, which helped me a little bit and we were taking it in turns, so we were sharing the work.” 03:41 Would it not annoy you if you were further back and you weren’t behind the motorbike? “It would annoy me...

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This week 's guest is Germany’s Laura Philipp who finished 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and has shot up the ranks since doing her first triathlon just a few years ago. I really loved interviewing Laura, she is very funny indeed, has a great sense of humour and get this, she EATS CAKE EVERY DAY! You'll hear briefly from Kristian Blummenfelt too who has a message for young Harry Smallbone, the winner of his signed Super League Triathlon trophy, which helped to raise nearly £850 for MOVE Charity. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview with Laura, then please let us know on social media. Find out more about Laura over on her https://www.lauraphilipp.de/ (website), her https://www.instagram.com/laura_philipp_tri/?hl=en (Instagram) or her https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJ1Sgtqj909kXj_kApY3rA (You Tube channel). WHO IS HELEN? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. SIGNED SUPER LEAGUE TRI TROPHY FOR MOVE CHARITY Thank you to everyone who donated to the raffle for a chance to win Kristian Blummenfelt's signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy. You helped to raise nearly £850 for https://movecharity.org/ (MOVE Charity), which supports young people affected by cancer by helping them to keep moving. The draw is now over, but you can still https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/favouritenorwegian (make a donation). MOVE are hosting a https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movecharity/325783 (fundraising evening with Steve Cram) on March 20th 2020 in Leicester. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) ? POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.33fuel.com (33 Fuel )who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (Komfuel) - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at https://www.insidetrishow.com/www.komfuel.co.uk (www.komfuel.co.uk) INTERVIEW TIME LINE Interview times, not the whole episode 01:00 I’ve surprised myself that I’ve reached World Class level in such a short space of time 01:45 Explains how she got into biking by jumping on her mountain bike to get to school and built her endurance base by first walking her dog and then running with her parents dog and eventually going out for a run without the dog 03:45 Had her first taste of triathlon when watching a relay in 2011 and tried to swim a length in her pool. Talks about taking 6 months to be able to swim 500m and then one day she decided to try to go further 05:00 Talks about mental barriers “you think you can’t do it, or you have to stop and you have to learn to push through the mental barriers and not be afraid of failing. If you have someone on your side who tells you and believes in you, that also pushes your forward. 06:30 On her background in rockclimbing. “You need...

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This week is a real cracker, something completely different that you won't hear elsewhere as I take you behind the scenes with the British Paratriathlon team at Loughborough, to find out what it really takes to be at the elite level of the sport. You'll meet Paralympic medal hopefuls George Peasgood and Claire Cashmore along with Guide Nikki Bartlett as well as members of the coaching and support team around them. I also reveal the winners of the Kristian Blummenfelt signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy, in support of MOVE Charity. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the exclusive look behind the scenes at British Triathlon's elite training hub in Loughborough, then let us know on social media. Find out more about https://www.instagram.com/george_peasgood (George), https://www.nikkibartlett.com/ (Nikki) and https://twitter.com/clairecashmore?lang=en (Claire) and https://www.britishtriathlon.org/gb-teams/performance/paratriathlon (British Paratriathlon). WHO IS HELEN? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. SIGNED SUPER LEAGUE TRI TROPHY FOR MOVE CHARITY Thank you to everyone who donated to the raffle for a chance to win Kristian Blummenfelt's signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy. You helped to raise nearly £850 for https://movecharity.org/ (MOVE Charity), which supports young people affected by cancer by helping them to keep moving. MOVE are hosting a https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movecharity/325783 (fundraising evening with Steve Cram) on March 20th 2020 in Leicester. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) ? POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/winter-survival-bundle (www.33fuel.com). Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? FRIEND OF THE SHOW Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off all orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at www.komfuel.co.uk INTERVIEW TIME LINE Interview times, not the whole episode 0:00:40 – meet George Peasgood introduction to his swim set, a typical Thursday, a typical week. 0:02.15 – George says he never has a day off as that is what works for him. 18-high 20hrs a week. But there is really no such thing as a typical week. 0:03:00 – George explains how he has developed a love for cycling and that he continues to work on his run 0:04:20 – Lead coach Adam Elliot – most of them will swim 5 times a week – around 25km/week, some add a 6th session in. If they are injured they might add a 7th or 8th swim in or put a couple of double swims in. There is a session in each week which ticks one of the mental, physiological or mechanical demands of race day of what they have to deliver on race day. We would either split lanes on ability or necessity of what someone is working on, so we might have more of a speed or strength orientated set. 0:06:45 explains what a typical day looks like for him as a coach 0:07:55 Adam explains the nature of the swim squad at Loughborough. 0:08:30 talks through the land based conditioning room, that athletes often...

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So often when you think everything is going well in life, something comes up that puts a spanner in the works. Perhaps you get injured training for a big race, something happens to a close friend, or work suddenly becomes mega stressful. But do you adjust your goals as a consequence? This week we hear from someone who has become an expert at setting and adjusting goals and managing expectations. Over the last few years, Ruth Astle has juggled a really busy job in the City alongside training to be one of the best Age Group triathletes in the world. This year, she set herself a goal of becoming overall Age Group World Champion at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. But earlier in the summer, Ruth had a bike crash and had to re-adjust her target. But she actually went on to achieve her original aim. In this episode, I travel to London to get Ruth’s perspective on Getting into the Zwift Academy and being mentored by Sarah True and Tim Don Becoming age group World Champion Finally turning Pro The decision to continue working one day a week The benefits of working with Alan Murchison to dial in on her nutrition

She also reveals her guilty pleasure on the turbo! LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview then let us know on social media. You can find out more about Ruth on https://ruthpurbrook.wordpress.com/ (her b)log. WHO IS HELEN? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Head over to her website) and you'll find all you need to know. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) ? FRIEND OF THE SHOW Komfuel - like a pic' n mix of sports nutrition through your letterbox! Pick n Mix from your favourite sports nutrition brands, buy in bulk or in the quantities you want to create your own fuel pack delivered straight to your door from Komfuel. Listeners can get 20% off orders or advance sweat tests using the code: INSIDETRI at www.komfuel.co.uk INTERVIEW TIME LINE interview times, not the whole episode 01.00 Juggling full time work and training to become the best Age Group athlete in the world. I don’t think it is that hard when you know what it is that you want. I think if you organised about it and you know what your priorities are. 02.30: I get up between 4.30-4.45 and it’s working out how I can fit things into my day and I have a really understanding boss. 03.30 I have had times when busy training weeks have coincided with busy work weeks and when that happens, it is horrendous and I feel brain fired, but I know those weeks aren’t every week and I just kind of get through it. 04.25 – Fuelling properly. This year I have worked with Alan Murchison. On working with Alan Murchison it made me less anal about what I was doing. He got me more into the mindset of balancing my meals well and I was eating more carbs than previously. I started to feel much better from it. I’ve been make his energy balls and surprise surprise my training on the early morning sessions has been a lot better. 05.25 I love chocolate, wine and gin and I don’ like to deny myself things. 06.00 - keeping things fun. I think people are choosing to do it If I was trying to control everything, I would have given up a few years ago. 06.30 – on Kona this year. I think it was better. Having set that goal of becoming age group world champ. I adjusted my goals and tried really hard to not get carried away. I don’t think I would have been fine had I not achieved it, but I was trying to convince myself I was. 07.45 - The

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After years of working in the corporate world, Australian triathlete https://www.sarahcrowleytriathlete.com/ (Sarah Crowley) has really had to learn the art of relaxation and letting things go, in order to excel as a professional triathlete. It has paid off. She finished 3rd at the Ironman 2019 World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, for the second time in recent years. In this interview, https://www.instagram.com/sarah_stan_crowley (Sarah) talks in detail about her race in Kona his year, including the fascinating battle she had with Great Britain’s https://www.instagram.com/lucycharles93 (Lucy Charles-Barclay) in the closing stages. You’ll hear some useful thoughts about how and when to make the pass during a race and how she paid the price for pushing too hard when she initially went past Lucy. She also talks about the communication that goes on between the athletes during the race, how she will be spending the off season and why she'll be heading back to school. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview then let us know on social media. You can find out more about Sarah on https://www.sarahcrowleytriathlete.com/ (her website). WHO IS YOUR HOST HELEN? It's a good question! https://www.helenmurray.net (Head over to her website) sign up to my newsletter and you'll find all you need to know. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, spreading the word and getting involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on https://twitter.com/insidetrishow (Twitter) and https://www.instagram.com/insidetrishow (Instagram). To help me to continue to bring you the best interviews in triathlon, why not become a patreon and https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (buy me a coffee every so often) ? FRIEND OF THE SHOW https://www.facebook.com/Fudge-Hats-106374860751900/ (Fudge Hats): My friend Mike learnt to knit to keep his mum company when his dad died. He now hand-knits amazing bobble hats which are all completely unique and you even get to choose the design and colours. INTERVIEW TIME LINE interview times, not the whole episode 00.00 On ‘horse days’ aka boxing yourself up like a race horse and having a proper rest day (getting up at 2pm!) 02.00 Learning to relax, not care so much and letting things go after going from full-time work to full-time triathlete over the last few years 04.30 Landing in Kona for the 2019 World Championships feeling relaxed, in brilliant shape and knowing she had a job to do. 6.00 Lining up next to Alistair Brownlee ahead of the Ho'ala Ironman Training Swim and surprising herself winning the women's event 08.30 on finally having confidence in her swim, after years of people telling her she couldn’t swim 10.45 Why she wishes she had lined up next to Lucy Charles Barclay at the start of the swim. 12.00 Communicating on the bike and trying to drop Anne Haug with Jocelyn McCauley and how everyone was waiting for Daniela Ryf to come through 18.00 Why she let Anne Haug go past her on the run and why she tried to hold back at the start and stick to her own pace 21.00 Losing her vision on the run at 25km 23.00 The motivating words she got from Anne Haug saying she too could pass Lucy Charles Barclay 24.00 Why she attempted to make the pass on Lucy too soon rushed through an Aid Station and paid the price when the Brit came back past her to take second place. 26.00 Fascinating insight into how to pass and how the ‘surge’ just didn’t happen when she went to overtake Lucy to go into second place 27.00 the one kilometre that she had a bad patch under pressure from Lucy Charles-Barclay. 30.30 Disappointed and frustrated to finish in third place, but excited to know that she is in touching distance of winning Kona. 33.00 why she did Noosa triathlon and how she got into shape for it so soon after Kona and why she is heading to Arizona to validate...

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