Podcasts about ironman uk

This week we're joined by Peter Connolly, who achieved a lifelong goal when he completed IRONMAN UK this year. This episode will really help anyone who suffers from swim anxiety, as Pete talks about the strategies he developed with Coach Chris to help move him from someone who was too anxious to even get into the swimming pool at the start of the year, to someone who confidently completed the swim in open water at Ironman UK, despite the difficult weather conditions on the day making the swim extremely difficult.  Oh, and Pete qualified for the IRONMAN World Champs in Nice as a result! * * * * * * * * SPONSORS * * * * * * * * Team Oxygenaddict Like what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team Oxygenaddict - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here * * * * * * * * * * Precision Fuel & Hydration  PF&H help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best.  Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy. If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Watch on ⁠YouTube⁠  Listen on ⁠Spotify⁠ Listen on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ 

In this episode, we hear from Lara Franklin. Lara recently took 2nd in her Age Group and finished 3rd overall female at Ironman UK!Lara shares some of her background, how she prepared for the hills of Bolton and how you can help support her. Her 2nd place finish earned her spot at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this October. To donate to her gofundme and feel that much closer of a connection to her while following the Ironman tracker October 14th, click the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-get-me-to-the-ironman-world-champs-2023?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

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After so many requests we decided to record another London Marathon episode, this time in English. Hear DC recounting the build up to the marathon as well as the day itself where he ran the London Marathon in a time of 2:34:00! If you are a new listener, this is not our only English episode.. go back to check out our interviews with Luke Rowe, Cameron Wurf, Jodie Stimpson and the Ironman UK race director!

British triathlete Ben Goodfellow took up triathlon in 2017, since then he has gone from strength to strength in the sport. In 2022 he had an incredible year of success,  winning IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire outright, he was the overall age group winner at IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea before being crowned the Mens 25-29 Age Group World Champion at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Utah last October.  Stepping up to full distance racing at IRONMAN UK in Bolton last year he finished in 4th place on debut at the distance. This year he moves from age group athlete into the professional ranks aiming to debut as a professional athlete at IRONMAN 70.3 Staffordshire in June.  He will continue to work fulltime as an engineer for the foreseeable future whilst he also pursues his passion for sport.  Prior to racing across the IRONMAN events in the UK last year, Ben had racked up a series of super results in recent years.  In 2021 he was the British Standard Distance Duathlon Champion, Helvellyn Triathlon Winner and Welsh Middle Distance Champion, his success coming on the back of his commitment and dedication to being the best athlete he can possibly be.  Although he was sporty as a child, as he moved through his teens he left sport behind in favour of time in the virtual world and in his own words became  addicted to gaming.  Enjoying and embracing his gaming a little too much, it was in his final year of university that he ditched the virtual world for reality and has risen steadily in the sport of triathlon. Coached by Nathan Forde as part of Team NFT, Ben's star continues to rise and I expect we will see a lot more success as Ben navigates through the world of professional sport.  Watch this space! 

Today, Coach Rob and Coach Chris discuss how to review the progress you've made over your winter training block.They talk about:An overview of the winter training block - what is the purpose?How to build fitness over winter in the safest possible wayHow to injury proof yourself over winterThe benefits of a solid winter of high intensity training on the bikeHow the benefits also cross over to your run fitnessSwim technique focus during the winterHow to review the progress you've made over the winter blockHow those improvements will carry over to race specific fitnessWhat factors might contribute if you've not made the progress you've hoped forWhat gains athletes can still expect to make as they progress to the race specific part of their training plan.There's also the second update of Diary of an Age Grouper, as we follow Julie Howe on the road to Ironman UK.SponsorsLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddictListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesprecisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best. Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.

In this episode, we hear from John McGartland.John lives in the UK and opens up about he got started in triathlon, shares his 1st experience in open water and gives some great advice. John is currently training for Ironman UK.

Coaches Rob Wilby and Chris Palfreyman talk you through everything you need to know about the six months of training leading up to your Ironman. They cover:The structure of your basic week of training - frequency, intensity and duration of swims, bikes and runs.The benefits of focusing on swim technique over endurance and distance, especially in the early weeks of your trainingSafely increasing the duration of your long endurance swim, bikes and runs.Strategies to help you avoid overtraining, illness, injury and burnoutHow to change the way you approach your long run, so that you're never sore the day after a long run again! How and when to incorporate brick runs into your training - it's not what you might think!Why you SHOULDN'T complete your long run the day after your long ride - and the one exception to that ruleHow to safely approach strength and conditioning in a way that compliments your swim, bike and run trainingDaily nutrition approaches, ‘within session' sports nutrition strategies, electrolyte and hydration guidelines. We also have the first instalment of “Age Group Diary”, following athlete Julie Howe on her six month journey to Ironman UK. SponsorsLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom call with Rob or the Team here Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TeamOxygenaddictListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesprecisionfuelandhydration.comPrecision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fuelling strategies for training and racing. They provide educational tools, Sweat Tests and a range of electrolytes and fuel to help you perform at your best. Take the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your next race. And then book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the PF&H Athlete Support Team to refine your strategy.If you want to try out some fuel and electrolytes to use during your training and races, Oxygen Addict listeners get 15% off their first order. If you missed the code during today's show, click here https://visit.pfandh.com/OA23 and the discount will be automatically applied, or, email James at hello@pfandh.com and he'll be happy to help.

In episode 36, we have a great chat with Tom Rigby and Dan McParland. The 2 North West athletes are close friends, training partners and both had Stellar years in 2022. Dan lead Ironman UK overall until mile 14 in the marathon and finished his year winning Ironman Florida. Tom won 70.3 Ireland at a canter and then Ironman Wales. The question of the podcast... In 2023, there's 400m to go to the Ironman UK finish line and you're shoulder to shoulder, 1st and 2nd overall... what's the conversation you have? 

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 This podcast...

Do you ever think that the people most qualified to perform particular tasks are those who have an intimate knowledge of that task? For example, an ex-footballer or rugby player might be best suited for a job as a referee. How about sports photography? If you've participated in a sport and know exactly what the performers are going through, do you think that might help you to frame even better pictures? Maybe that's why today's podcast guest Jack Schofield has risen to the top of the triathlon photography world so quickly. Not only does Jack take some brilliant photos, he's also a pretty decent triathlete himself. Earlier this year he finished second overall at the age group only Ironman UK and just a few days before we chatted he had completed this year's Ironman World Championships in Kona. In fact, Jack was splitting his time between preparing for the race and taking photos for Ruth Astle on her Thursday Kona race day. Dividing your energies like this is challenging and we get into this topic, as well as: The conversion from rowing to triathlon How studying architecture helps him to frame good photographs How understanding exactly what triathletes go through helps him frame good photos Training with Patrick Lange and other elite triathletes Jack has a rant about triathletes who use but don't pay for finish-line photos To find out more about Jack he hangs out mostly on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/two26_photography/ www.Instagram.com/jackyscho/   In our conversation, Jack talked about his first photography book which he also (unsurprisingly) recommends as his favourite book

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) 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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

Tom was the third fastest age group athlete at IRONMAN UK last year and in 2019 he was fifth fastest overall and second in his age group at IRONMAN UK earning him a hard-earned and coveted slot for the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.  Taking up triathlon seven years ago or so, he raced IRONMAN UK in 2015, as a 'one and done' but he is far from done! He did take a bit of a break from racing triathlon to focus on cycling in recent years, where he has also had significant success, however, he missed the fun, camaraderie and friendship of training and racing with his friends and teammates at Tri Preston and so has returned to triathlon. With consistency in training some great training partners and steely determination Tom has enjoyed super fast times and significant improvements in performance in recent years.  2022 was a big year for Tom, despite a late start to his triathlon season, it has been his most successful to date, breaking the tape at IRONMAN 70.3 Cork was the icing on the cake.  In this episode, we get some insight into Tom's approach to training and racing whilst working a forty-hour-a-week job as well as balancing family life with his wife Kerry and two children Evelyn and Sophie – who join us on the show for a couple of minutes.  Together Tom and Kerry are embracing triathlon as a way of life for their family, Tom may be the athlete standing at the start line of a race but Kerry is a key part of Tom's success and together they enjoy and endure the sport of triathlon and long-distance racing as a team. 

This week we have finish line interviews from Ironman UK, Outlaw Half Holkham and Challenge Roth. SponsorsLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here precisionfuelandhydration.comThis show is brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, who have a range of tools and products to help you personalise your fuelling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best. Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they've changed their name to reflect the fact that they've been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now.Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn't cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Fuel and Hydration planner to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race.As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Precision Fuel and Hydration PlannerBook a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationDidn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help youCheck out Precision Fuel and Hydration on social channels here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandhTwitter: https://twitter.com/precisionfandhListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotify

The lads catch up with IFE triathlon coach Matt about his IRONMAN UK success at the weekend. They also discuss why Chamonix is such a special place for runners and how the IFE ultra camp is shaping up! Contact Matt on md@innerfight.com Don't forget to rate and review the show! https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-run-strong-podcast/id1483567507 To get in touch please email Endurance@innerfight.com #Therunstrongpodcast From our friends at Precision Fuel and Hydration; · Quick Carb Calculator · Free online Sweat Test · Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultation · Why do athletes suffer from cramp? · How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour? · Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their best · Which energy products are right for you? Didn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fuel and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionfuelandhydration.com and they'll be happy to help you

We're only 2 weeks from Ironman UK and other big races, so in this week's podcast we discuss taper, race strategy and what people generally get wrong on the day. In other major news, Marc wins Tweets of the week and Mike doesn't even care... as Wales are going to the World Cup. 

Welcome to Episode #332 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Endurance News Pro Am 2022 Kat Matthews Rises to the SUB8 Challenge   What's new in the 303 Colorado's Statewide Safety Stop is Almost Here!    Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PTO PRO AM 2022 The PTO Pro Am will bring together the world's greatest professional triathletes, big celebrity names and Challenged Athlete Foundation athletes in a celebration of life, fitness and triathlon. Mixed relay teams will race from the iconic Venice Beach to the famous streets of Downtown Los Angeles to see which team are crowned the inaugural PTO Pro Am winners!   Hosted at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, the PTO Pro Am will be broadcast live and for free to triathlon die-hards and new fans alike.   WHAT IS THE PTO PRO AM? The PTO Pro Am will team the world's greatest professional triathletes with big celebrity names and CAF athletes to race together in a mixed-relay race from Venice Beach to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.   The first PTO Pro Am will be held as part of the Herbalife24 LA Triathlon, the city's premier triathlon event with a history dating back to the early 2000s.   WILL I BE ABLE TO WATCH LIVE? Yes. The PTO Pro Am will be broadcast live. Sign up to be the first to hear about how to watch live on 15 May.   Kat Matthews Rises to the SUB8 Challenge Sydney, Australia – 13th April, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –European champion Kat Matthews has signed on to the Pho3nix Sub8 Project, Powered by Zwift. The third-fastest British female long-distance triathlete and national time trial cycling champion is the newest contender for the audacious attempt to race the full distance of triathlon in under eight hours.   After Ironman 70.3 world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay was ruled out of Sub8 due to a hip bone fracture, Matthews was quick to rise to the occasion and take on the challenge of swimming 3.8 kilometers, cycling 180 kilometers, and running 42 kilometers faster than anyone ever before. Though the attempt will be aided by a team of pacemakers and cutting-edge technology and logistics, in the end it will still be a triumph of physiological preparedness and mental acuity for any athlete to go under the mark.   “I'm a relative newbie to the sport and the iron distance is certainly one where experience is of high benefit. Most would assume I would not be a contender and that achieving this would be impossible,” Matthews admits. “However, as soon as I heard of the attempt, I wanted to be involved. It sparked my interest intellectually as well as physically. I see my sporting endeavours as a case study for constant learning and improvement. I have yet to find a plateau in my physical improvement in any area, and this evolution keeps me right at the edge of passion and motivation for absolute excellence.”   As an Army physiotherapist, Matthews pursued a longtime interest in the human body and health helping injured soldiers get back to fighting fitness. It was in that environment she began exploring triathlon, going from grassroots sprints to winning middle distance races outright as an amateur to earn her pro card.   With a slew of wins and notable performances in the past three years including winning Ironman Florida to set the third-fastest full distance time set by a British female, topping Ironman UK, and dominating this year's Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote, Matthews has put the world on notice.   Now only seven years after she first began doing triathlons, she puts herself on an even steeper trajectory to sporting greatness lining up to race against dual Olympic medallist Nicola Spirig. Matthews says, “Nicola's accolades in the sport over the last 25 years puts her as a legitimate candidate as the sport's Greatest Of All Time across both male and female athletes. To race against Nicola here is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope to be a worthy contender.”   Pho3nix Foundation board member and MANA Global CEO Chris McCormack says, “Kat is a world-class athlete I've watched with much interest over the past few years. Getting herself and her ‘tribe' of pacemakers together in such a short time frame is no mean feat, but she came ready and prepared. Kat has had a long-term alignment with the Sub8 Project: she was in early discussions with Lucy as part of her team and has also been engaged in a heavy training block with many of the pacemakers over the past six months. This made for a perfect transition into the lead racing role. With Kat's cerebral and disciplined approach to the sport I'm excited to see how she will tackle the puzzle that is Sub8 and the new race strategy she will bring in her pursuit to be the first to Defy the Impossible.”   Regarding Charles-Barclay's further role, McCormack clarifies, “Lucy is still very much part of the team and having her still on board within our global commentary team and on the ground on race day brings a new lens to this groundbreaking attempt. Her journey in preparation and the insights she can offer on her fellow athletes racing will take our coverage to the next level. It's something that no one else could possibly have delivered.”   To find out more about the Pho3nix Sub7 and Pho3nix Sub8 Project Powered by Zwift, visit the official website at: https://www.sub7sub8.com/     What's New in the 303:   Colorado's Statewide Safety Stop is Almost Here!  By Brian Weiss, Bike Law Colorado   Finally, the much sought after common sense traffic law for bicyclists is coming to Colorado in 2022, likely July 1st.  After the Governor Polis signs the law and the Safety Stop becomes effective, anyone who rides a bicycle or scooter on public roads will not have to lose momentum due to stop signs or wait as long at red lights.  So what difference will the Colorado Safety Stop make?  Soon riders will “legally” not have to completely stop at stop signs when there is no traffic present.  Red lights that would not change for a bike rider who followed the law and as a result the rider waited and waited – will be a past memory.  People who were pulled over by police and ticketed for what they may have thought was a legal activity on a bicycle, can now breathe a sigh of relief.     Jack Todd (Bicycle Colorado) Andy Kerr, Senator Kevin Priola, Piep van Heuven (Bicycle Colorado), Brian Weiss   After about seven years of trying, Colorado's House and Senate finally passed the State-wide Safety Stop bill (HB22-1028), which is based on the Idaho Stop Law, in 2022.  The bill actually had true bipartisan support this year.  In fact, it passed the Colorado House 44-20 and passed the Colorado Senate 25-8.   The effective date of this law taking effect will be after the Governor signs it and the required waiting period because the new law is needed for our “immediate safety.”   An explanation of the practical changes of the Colorado Safety Stop for a bike rider are as follows:   When approaching a stop sign, if it is safe to proceed only after slowing to a reasonable speed of 10 miles per hour or less, yielding the right-of-way to any traffic or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection, and after yielding, then the bike riders can continue through the intersection without stopping; and When approaching an illuminated red traffic control signal or “red light,” the person on a bicycle must first stop completely at the intersection and yield to all other traffic and pedestrians and only when traffic clears and it is safe, may the rider proceed straight or make a right turn through the intersection or, subject to specified conditions, make a left turn onto a one-way street only. It should be noted that the bill evolved into the current version in several steps.  This law will not only apply to people who ride bicycles but is now flexible enough to cover current and future forms of transportation called “Low Speed Conveyances” which would include electric scooters, one-wheels, e-bikes, and electric skateboards.  Also there were several parts added to the text of the bill.  One critical revision is that the new law will only apply to bicyclists age 15 and over.  However, for bicyclists, or low speed conveyance riders, under age 15 who are with a parent or legal guardian they can also keep their momentum and benefit from this new law.   This is a change from the current law which was basically an opt-in decision by the city or county to make a Safety Stop the rule of that area.  As expected, when rules for bike riders changed from town to town there was confusion.  When both bike riders and drivers of motor vehicles understand the laws, they are easier to follow and there is less conflict between road users.   I say that this law was a long time coming from a personal note, as I have advocated for the Idaho Stop for over 8 years for Bike Law, Team Evergreen Cycling and myself as a person who bikes all over Colorado.  While I knew that some mountain towns, like Breckenridge, Aspen, and Summit County, had a successful safety stop local ordinance in place for years before the Colorado Legislature considered changing the Traffic Code to make this a statewide law, I also was aware of the Denver Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee in 2013 which shared a white paper explaining how traffic flows and bicycle commuters would benefit from a safety stop ordinance in Denver.  I testified at the Senate Committee hearings for two years, but the bill did not leave the Transportation Committee. However, there was a glimmer of hope in 2018 for passing a version of the Idaho Stop Law. In 2018 there were enough votes in the Colorado Legislature to pass a watered-down model of the bill which allowed the bike-friendly cities and counties to “opt-in” to a regulatory framework to allow bicycles more freedom at intersections, but I saw this as a weak compromise law. Fortunately, it did serve as a step toward the larger objective, and it energized the bicycling community to keep trying.    In the meantime, Colorado was bypassed by other states.  Arkansas, Delaware, Oregon Washington, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Utah all passed statewide safety stop laws.  Those other states provided data that was helpful in ultimately passing Colorado's safety stop bill.  For example, I explained to the Colorado Senate transportation Committee that crashes between bicycle riders and motor vehicles dropped 23% at intersections with stop signs over a 30-month period in Delaware.  I find that statistics like this resonate well with both legislators and jurors alike.  The lack of relevant statistics from other states may have been a reason that the law passing in Colorado was previously unsuccessful.   While working to pass the Colorado Safety Stop, there were a lot of different people involved with varying viewpoints.  Of course, Bicycle Colorado was a driving force behind this law as it benefits bicycle riders across the State.  Andy Kerr, current Jefferson County Commissioner, former Colorado State Senator, and former Colorado State House of Representatives stewarded this bill for about 8 years and made it his personal mission when he was a Colorado legislator.  Note, Andy commuted by bicycle when he was the Colorado State Senator and House Member for my district.   After I gave my own testimony about statistics, safety, and legal issues, I was moved by the testimony from fellow cyclists.  In particular, I recall Marcus Robinson's testimony who explained that he, as a black man riding an expensive road bicycle, was emotionally devasted after he was pulled over by the police who claimed he failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and the police accused him of stealing the bicycle that he was riding.  Marcus explained that no minority should be targeted by law enforcement, and he advocated for equality in cycling.  I learned that after the stressful police accusation and racial unrest in 2020, Marcus Robinson and Neal Henderson started Ride for Racial Justice, a non-profit in Denver which advocates for Diversity, Education, Leadership & Community: https://www.rideforracialjustice.org/our-vision.    This Safety Stop bill will unify bike laws across Colorado, and make the roads safer for people of color at the same time.   Ride The Rockies Behind The Scenes The Pad Hotel / Hostel - Silverthorne, Colorado - The Pad Hotel / Hostel (thepadlife.com)   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Welcome to Episode #332 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Endurance News Pro Am 2022 Kat Matthews Rises to the SUB8 Challenge   What's new in the 303 Colorado's Statewide Safety Stop is Almost Here!    Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PTO PRO AM 2022 The PTO Pro Am will bring together the world's greatest professional triathletes, big celebrity names and Challenged Athlete Foundation athletes in a celebration of life, fitness and triathlon. Mixed relay teams will race from the iconic Venice Beach to the famous streets of Downtown Los Angeles to see which team are crowned the inaugural PTO Pro Am winners!   Hosted at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles, the PTO Pro Am will be broadcast live and for free to triathlon die-hards and new fans alike.   WHAT IS THE PTO PRO AM? The PTO Pro Am will team the world's greatest professional triathletes with big celebrity names and CAF athletes to race together in a mixed-relay race from Venice Beach to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles.   The first PTO Pro Am will be held as part of the Herbalife24 LA Triathlon, the city's premier triathlon event with a history dating back to the early 2000s.   WILL I BE ABLE TO WATCH LIVE? Yes. The PTO Pro Am will be broadcast live. Sign up to be the first to hear about how to watch live on 15 May.   Kat Matthews Rises to the SUB8 Challenge Sydney, Australia – 13th April, 2022 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ –European champion Kat Matthews has signed on to the Pho3nix Sub8 Project, Powered by Zwift. The third-fastest British female long-distance triathlete and national time trial cycling champion is the newest contender for the audacious attempt to race the full distance of triathlon in under eight hours.   After Ironman 70.3 world champion Lucy Charles-Barclay was ruled out of Sub8 due to a hip bone fracture, Matthews was quick to rise to the occasion and take on the challenge of swimming 3.8 kilometers, cycling 180 kilometers, and running 42 kilometers faster than anyone ever before. Though the attempt will be aided by a team of pacemakers and cutting-edge technology and logistics, in the end it will still be a triumph of physiological preparedness and mental acuity for any athlete to go under the mark.   “I'm a relative newbie to the sport and the iron distance is certainly one where experience is of high benefit. Most would assume I would not be a contender and that achieving this would be impossible,” Matthews admits. “However, as soon as I heard of the attempt, I wanted to be involved. It sparked my interest intellectually as well as physically. I see my sporting endeavours as a case study for constant learning and improvement. I have yet to find a plateau in my physical improvement in any area, and this evolution keeps me right at the edge of passion and motivation for absolute excellence.”   As an Army physiotherapist, Matthews pursued a longtime interest in the human body and health helping injured soldiers get back to fighting fitness. It was in that environment she began exploring triathlon, going from grassroots sprints to winning middle distance races outright as an amateur to earn her pro card.   With a slew of wins and notable performances in the past three years including winning Ironman Florida to set the third-fastest full distance time set by a British female, topping Ironman UK, and dominating this year's Ironman 70.3 Lanzarote, Matthews has put the world on notice.   Now only seven years after she first began doing triathlons, she puts herself on an even steeper trajectory to sporting greatness lining up to race against dual Olympic medallist Nicola Spirig. Matthews says, “Nicola's accolades in the sport over the last 25 years puts her as a legitimate candidate as the sport's Greatest Of All Time across both male and female athletes. To race against Nicola here is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I hope to be a worthy contender.”   Pho3nix Foundation board member and MANA Global CEO Chris McCormack says, “Kat is a world-class athlete I've watched with much interest over the past few years. Getting herself and her ‘tribe' of pacemakers together in such a short time frame is no mean feat, but she came ready and prepared. Kat has had a long-term alignment with the Sub8 Project: she was in early discussions with Lucy as part of her team and has also been engaged in a heavy training block with many of the pacemakers over the past six months. This made for a perfect transition into the lead racing role. With Kat's cerebral and disciplined approach to the sport I'm excited to see how she will tackle the puzzle that is Sub8 and the new race strategy she will bring in her pursuit to be the first to Defy the Impossible.”   Regarding Charles-Barclay's further role, McCormack clarifies, “Lucy is still very much part of the team and having her still on board within our global commentary team and on the ground on race day brings a new lens to this groundbreaking attempt. Her journey in preparation and the insights she can offer on her fellow athletes racing will take our coverage to the next level. It's something that no one else could possibly have delivered.”   To find out more about the Pho3nix Sub7 and Pho3nix Sub8 Project Powered by Zwift, visit the official website at: https://www.sub7sub8.com/     What's New in the 303:   Colorado's Statewide Safety Stop is Almost Here!  By Brian Weiss, Bike Law Colorado   Finally, the much sought after common sense traffic law for bicyclists is coming to Colorado in 2022, likely July 1st.  After the Governor Polis signs the law and the Safety Stop becomes effective, anyone who rides a bicycle or scooter on public roads will not have to lose momentum due to stop signs or wait as long at red lights.  So what difference will the Colorado Safety Stop make?  Soon riders will “legally” not have to completely stop at stop signs when there is no traffic present.  Red lights that would not change for a bike rider who followed the law and as a result the rider waited and waited – will be a past memory.  People who were pulled over by police and ticketed for what they may have thought was a legal activity on a bicycle, can now breathe a sigh of relief.     Jack Todd (Bicycle Colorado) Andy Kerr, Senator Kevin Priola, Piep van Heuven (Bicycle Colorado), Brian Weiss   After about seven years of trying, Colorado's House and Senate finally passed the State-wide Safety Stop bill (HB22-1028), which is based on the Idaho Stop Law, in 2022.  The bill actually had true bipartisan support this year.  In fact, it passed the Colorado House 44-20 and passed the Colorado Senate 25-8.   The effective date of this law taking effect will be after the Governor signs it and the required waiting period because the new law is needed for our “immediate safety.”   An explanation of the practical changes of the Colorado Safety Stop for a bike rider are as follows:   When approaching a stop sign, if it is safe to proceed only after slowing to a reasonable speed of 10 miles per hour or less, yielding the right-of-way to any traffic or pedestrian in or approaching the intersection, and after yielding, then the bike riders can continue through the intersection without stopping; and When approaching an illuminated red traffic control signal or “red light,” the person on a bicycle must first stop completely at the intersection and yield to all other traffic and pedestrians and only when traffic clears and it is safe, may the rider proceed straight or make a right turn through the intersection or, subject to specified conditions, make a left turn onto a one-way street only. It should be noted that the bill evolved into the current version in several steps.  This law will not only apply to people who ride bicycles but is now flexible enough to cover current and future forms of transportation called “Low Speed Conveyances” which would include electric scooters, one-wheels, e-bikes, and electric skateboards.  Also there were several parts added to the text of the bill.  One critical revision is that the new law will only apply to bicyclists age 15 and over.  However, for bicyclists, or low speed conveyance riders, under age 15 who are with a parent or legal guardian they can also keep their momentum and benefit from this new law.   This is a change from the current law which was basically an opt-in decision by the city or county to make a Safety Stop the rule of that area.  As expected, when rules for bike riders changed from town to town there was confusion.  When both bike riders and drivers of motor vehicles understand the laws, they are easier to follow and there is less conflict between road users.   I say that this law was a long time coming from a personal note, as I have advocated for the Idaho Stop for over 8 years for Bike Law, Team Evergreen Cycling and myself as a person who bikes all over Colorado.  While I knew that some mountain towns, like Breckenridge, Aspen, and Summit County, had a successful safety stop local ordinance in place for years before the Colorado Legislature considered changing the Traffic Code to make this a statewide law, I also was aware of the Denver Mayor's Bicycle Advisory Committee in 2013 which shared a white paper explaining how traffic flows and bicycle commuters would benefit from a safety stop ordinance in Denver.  I testified at the Senate Committee hearings for two years, but the bill did not leave the Transportation Committee. However, there was a glimmer of hope in 2018 for passing a version of the Idaho Stop Law. In 2018 there were enough votes in the Colorado Legislature to pass a watered-down model of the bill which allowed the bike-friendly cities and counties to “opt-in” to a regulatory framework to allow bicycles more freedom at intersections, but I saw this as a weak compromise law. Fortunately, it did serve as a step toward the larger objective, and it energized the bicycling community to keep trying.    In the meantime, Colorado was bypassed by other states.  Arkansas, Delaware, Oregon Washington, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Utah all passed statewide safety stop laws.  Those other states provided data that was helpful in ultimately passing Colorado's safety stop bill.  For example, I explained to the Colorado Senate transportation Committee that crashes between bicycle riders and motor vehicles dropped 23% at intersections with stop signs over a 30-month period in Delaware.  I find that statistics like this resonate well with both legislators and jurors alike.  The lack of relevant statistics from other states may have been a reason that the law passing in Colorado was previously unsuccessful.   While working to pass the Colorado Safety Stop, there were a lot of different people involved with varying viewpoints.  Of course, Bicycle Colorado was a driving force behind this law as it benefits bicycle riders across the State.  Andy Kerr, current Jefferson County Commissioner, former Colorado State Senator, and former Colorado State House of Representatives stewarded this bill for about 8 years and made it his personal mission when he was a Colorado legislator.  Note, Andy commuted by bicycle when he was the Colorado State Senator and House Member for my district.   After I gave my own testimony about statistics, safety, and legal issues, I was moved by the testimony from fellow cyclists.  In particular, I recall Marcus Robinson's testimony who explained that he, as a black man riding an expensive road bicycle, was emotionally devasted after he was pulled over by the police who claimed he failed to come to a complete stop at a stop sign and the police accused him of stealing the bicycle that he was riding.  Marcus explained that no minority should be targeted by law enforcement, and he advocated for equality in cycling.  I learned that after the stressful police accusation and racial unrest in 2020, Marcus Robinson and Neal Henderson started Ride for Racial Justice, a non-profit in Denver which advocates for Diversity, Education, Leadership & Community: https://www.rideforracialjustice.org/our-vision.    This Safety Stop bill will unify bike laws across Colorado, and make the roads safer for people of color at the same time.   Ride The Rockies Behind The Scenes The Pad Hotel / Hostel - Silverthorne, Colorado - The Pad Hotel / Hostel (thepadlife.com)   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

In Finlay's first episode as co-host, he's donning his sports scientist hat to discuss the high fat low carb approach to fuelling endurance sports - a topic he's studied and practiced over his years racing Ironman triathlon as well as coaching athletes. This episode sifts through some of the myths, misinformation and grey areas around fuelling for endurance sports, favouring a balanced, logical approach: the appropriate food to fuel the appropriate session. Finlay also talks about what got him into running - from golfing injuries, to spectating Ironman UK as a teenager, and going on to study sports science and run his first marathon. Training talk begins at: 28:43.If there's a particular topic you'd like us to explore, or you just want to get in touch, email: thepod@run4it.com.

Taking up triathlon in her early 40s, the mum of four has been participating in triathlon and adventure sport for over 20 years.  Embracing triathlon she has completed over 11 full distance and at least 20 middle distance races, raced at both the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona and has in more recent times ventured into the world of extreme sport completing the Yukon Arctic Races on foot and by bike on multiple occasions. In 2015 she was the first woman from Europe to complete the 430 mile Yukon Arctic Race by bike.  She has completed adventure races, 24 hour races, obstacle races, relays of many different kinds, 10ks and half marathons since first dipping her toes into the world of endurance sport.  She has also won her age group in the 100m freestyle at the GB Winter Swimming Championships in 2017 and 2018, one of her personal sporting highlights.  With plans to race at the Yukon Arctic again and complete an ice mile she has some big goals on the horizon for 2022.  But it's not just participating in sport that Pat has embraced, with a very strong faith she has coupled her love of God with her love of sport and has for many years been the woman behind the IRON PRAYER at IRONMAN UK and now she supports numerous events as the chaplin at home and abroad, something that brings her great joy and connection with fellow athletes.  Pat's fun and unassuming nature shine through in this episode as we talk about some of her adventures in sport. Underneath it all she is a tough cookie with an incredible amount of steely strength and determination. With her own personal battles, she continues to find ways to adapt and endure so she can embrace her love of sport and adventure.  At 65 years of age Pat Cooke -Rogers is not slowing down, she's only getting started!

Joe Skipper has had a fantastic season, winning both Ironman UK and Ironman Chattanooga, 2nd at Ironman Switzerland and 3rd at Ironman Lake Placid, as well as being picked to represent Team Europe at the Collins Cup. We catch up with Joe to hear about his races this season, his experience at the Collins Cup, his friendship with Lionel Sanders and Sam Long, his plans for the Ironman World Championships at St George, and why he's not afraid to take on Gustav and Kristian over the Ironman distance. Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15· Take the Quick Carb Calculator· Take the Free online Sweat Test· Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Tom Robertson won the M40 category at Ironman UK this year, and finished 21st overall. We thought it would be a great opportunity to get to talk to a high performing racer, to hear the story of racing at the very pointy end of the race. We hear about his training, his planning for race day, and his mental mind set to staying relaxed, calm and enjoying the experience.Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15· Take the Quick Carb Calculator· Take the Free online Sweat Test· Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationhttp://www.athleticgreens.com/oxygenaddict/ - Athletic Greens Ultimate Daily is an all-in-one daily supplement with 75 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and digestive enzymes - all whole food-sourced ingredients. Listeners get a FREE years supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 FREE Travel Packs when they subscribe! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereListeners of the show can get a free 30 day trial of the Yoga15 program here:https://yoga15.com/oxygenaddictYou can read more about Tom Crossland and his 3000km 90 day run around the UK - RunToRefuge - at RunToRefuge.comJoin the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

With a string of successes to his name already including; the winner of the Bearman Xtreme Long Distance race in 2017 and the Lakesman in 2019 he set the fastest long distance triathlon time ever recorded in the United Kingdom on the day in a winning time of 8:21.  In the same year he finished 7th at Ironman Barcelona in a time of 8:05. He was recently 2nd at IRONMAN UK behind Joe Skipper which saw him jump up the PTO rankings to 26th on the global list.   Moving to France with his family as a young child he grew up embedded and engrossed in triathlon as his parents set up Sancture Sportifs Triathlon Training Camps in the South of France. Surrounded by sport, meeting a wide range of athletes from different cultures and backgrounds his passion for triathlon was fuelled and the fire ignited to pursue a life in sport where anything is possible.  Sam has a drive, focus and commitment to the sport that many of us can be inspired by, he is still very young in age but he is very much dedicated to his craft.  He may have big goals and dreams but I fully expect that those goals and dreams will become a reality and Sam Laidlow is one to watch for the future!

Age Group Story : Dave Naylor completed Ironman UK as his first long distance event. He's progressed from being a total non-swimmer - in his own words, he couldn't complete 25m of freestyle in a pool in October of last year! We hear about his training journey, and the story of his race day at Ironman UK in Bolton.Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15· Take the Quick Carb Calculator· Take the Free online Sweat Test· Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationhttp://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereListeners of the show can get a free 30 day trial of the Yoga15 program here:https://yoga15.com/oxygenaddictYou can read more about Tom Crossland and his 3000km 90 day run around the UK - RunToRefuge - at RunToRefuge.comJoin the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

Neil Duncombe completed his first Ironman UK in 2021, having started from the position of not being able to swim, and not riding a bike, in the summer of 2020! We hear about his challenges learning to swim during a pandemic when pools were closed for much of the year, and how his mindset of ‘just don't panic' got him thorugh training, his first ever triathlon at the Epicman half, and all the way to the finish line in Bolton! Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat, and Precision Fuel 30 Gel and Drink mix to ensure enough carbohydrate to perform at your best. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15· Take the Quick Carb Calculator· Take the Free online Sweat Test· Book a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationhttp://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereListeners of the show can get a free 30 day trial of the Yoga15 program here:https://yoga15.com/oxygenaddictYou can read more about Tom Crossland and his 3000km 90 day run around the UK - RunToRefuge - at RunToRefuge.comJoin the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

This week we review IMUK weekend and talk tapering, performance, recovery and the Ironman blues... In 'tweets of the week' Mike continues his dominance, with another finely tuned performance.

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 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast

He has a string of wins to his name including fastest overall amateur at IRONMAN Lanzarote in 2019 which saw him finish 11th overall on the day,  as well as multiple age group wins at IRONMAN UK before breaking the tape as the overall winner in 2019.    Racing in Kona six times he has had some super results on the Big Island in Hawaii, his most recent in 2019 saw him finish in 9:02.  This Sunday Brian toes the line of the Supersapiens IRONMAN UK, eager to deliver a performance that will see him on the podium with his ticket stamped for Kona once again.  Brian gives us some insight in this episode to his journey in sport, from his days as a footballer to a keen marathon runner before taking up triathlon and excelling in the sport. It hasn't been plain sailing for Brian to get to where he is today but with courage and commitment he has embraced the opportunity to be the best athlete he can be all whilst balancing a busy work and home life, in his own words ' exercise is my drug' 

Sam Laidlow has been making headlines recently, winning the PTO supported races 140.6 Inn in Spain, beating Cam Wurf, and then finishing 2nd in the French middle distance championships the following weekend at TriGames Cagnes. We catch up with Sam, first a guest on the show in 2019 following his scorching 8.21 Ironman debut at Lakesman (still the fastest Iron distance time on UK soil) and hear about his plans for a head-to-head race with Joe Skipper at Ironman UK in July! You can read more about Sam at https://samlaidlow.com/ , and his family triathlon training holiday business at https://sancture-sportifs.com Taylor Knibb won the recent WTCS Yokohama event and booked her ticked for the Tokyo Olympics with Team USA. A former double junior World Champion and U23 World Champion, she dominated the field at Yokohama with her bike power, breaking away with Maya Kingma and then running for the win. We catch up with her to find out how it feels to qualify for the Olympics! Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15You can book a 20 minute free hydration strategy video call with a hydration expert here: https://www.precisionhydration.com/book-a-sweat-expert-call/Mention you heard about it on the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast and you'll be entered in a free draw to win a £50 Precision Hydration bundle ! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereListeners of the show can get a free 30 day trial of the Yoga15 program here:https://yoga15.com/oxygenaddictYou can read more about Tom Crossland and his 3000km 90 day run around the UK - RunToRefuge - at RunToRefuge.comJoin the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

In the eighteenth episode of season three of the Her Spirit podcast BBC Breakfast Louise Minchin and BBC Triathlon presenter Annie Emmerson talk to Professional Triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay.A former competitive swimmer, Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay made the switch to Ironman triathlons and is now a regular contender for top titles.In 2014, Lucy Charles-Barclay decided to enter a triathlon after a 10 year competitive swimming career that included an Olympic Trials final for Great Britain. Never mind that she had no triathlon experience and had to actually learn how to ride a bike, Lucy threw herself in at the deep end of the toughest triathlon discipline of all – Ironman – and amazed by finishing Ironman UK.Her talent shone instantly in Ironman and it took Lucy less than a year to become an a double world champion in the Female 18–24 age group, winning both the Ironman and 70.3 titles in 2015.After turning pro in 2016, again it took her just one year to achieve her first professional victory. She won the 2017 edition of Ironman Lanzarote by demolishing the field in a course record time.Now the British phenomenon has achieved several podium finishes and it seems just a matter of time before she claims her first full Ironman World Championship title.Lucy only learned to ride a bike in 2014 and almost ended up doing her first Ironman on a mountain bike!  It's a brilliant insight and conversation with Annie and Louise into her life as professional triathlete and how she has overcome many challenges over the last ten years. Her Spirit believes in inspiring EVERY woman to become fitter, stronger and healthier. We believe your Mind, Body and Fuel are intrinsically linked and taking small achievable steps will lead to big changes.Her Spirit http://www.herspirit.co.uk supports women of all shapes to sizes to achieve goals you never thought possible and have your #BestYearYet. These podcasts have been made possible through the support of Boots. Boots believes everyone has the right to feel good it which is why they offer a huge wellness range to help you look after yourself, from the inside out.So from brands like FitBit, Aromatherapy Associates and Vital Proteins to LoveHoney, The Gut Stuff and Headspace, Boots has something to help you stay on top of your health, all year round.Shop Boots’ wellness range in selected stores, at boots.com or via the Boots app.

“The little things that I could sort of blow off and not pay attention to when I was 35, I absolutely have to pay attention to now. So that's I think the only thing for me that's changed in the last 15 years is I can't screw around with the small stuff anymore. It's all big stuff.” - Dede GriesbauerToday's guest is Dede Griesbauer, one of the most remarkable triathletes competing today.After speaking with Dede, it's very clear that her longevity in the triathlon is fueled by her passion for the sport and the lifestyle that comes with it. It was so refreshing to speak about her many years of competing at such a high level and her recent world record in the Ultraman Florida event in 2020. This was a conversation where we got to explore the important role things like passion, curiosity and setting the right expectations play when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. The big takeaway, however, may be how those three things contribute significantly to the joy you experience on a daily basis throughout your journey to your own personal greatness. Without a doubt, there's a lot of lessons to gain from this conversation and we can't wait to have you listen and be inspired by the insights Dede is so open to sharing with others.Timestamped Show Notes(3:42) The similarities between Boulder and Stanford…(6:36) The power of a team, a community, and a supportive environment…(8:18) Goal-setting through the years…(11:40) A bucket list of events and discovering new challenges…(18:19) Thoughts on curiosity in the sport… “When I got home, I was told I'd never run again. And I had to literally  learn how to walk again without a limp. So when you talk about curiosity, I was like, “Well, first of all, I want to be able to walk again because that's kind of important.” But then I got curious, when the guy told me I'd never run again, I was like, “Mm. Uh uh. Nope. You're wrong.” And so then it became, “How far can I get with this?””(20:10) Working through goals and the pressures on the newer generations of athletes…(23:31) “I just truly loved the sport so much. And that makes me happy. Like I've had friends and training partners that find motivation from the fact that if they don't win this race, they can't pay their rent. And for me, that would kill me. That kind of motivation doesn't serve me at all.”(25:33) Dede's number one pet peeve…(29:23) Focusing on ALL the little things…(34:26) Staying power requires attention to the details… “You're not going to be 24 forever. And the sooner you learn these lessons, the better. If you're this good now, think about how good you could be if you paid attention to this other stuff.”(36:48) An exhausting and unsustainable approach…(38:28) Chasing happiness instead of results…(40:13) Thoughts on coaching…(44:24) “I think there's gotta be a partnership where you trust enough in your coach and their philosophy and what they're doing and why they're doing it the way they're doing it. And once you have established that trust, it's really easy to just be like, go ahead, write the workout. I'll do it.”ReferencesUltraman Florida acceptance speech - FacebookGuestDede Griesbauer - website | Instagram | TwitterDede's fav UCAN product: Cran Raz Energy TubHosts:Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankinBryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbookLearn More:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits

Joe Skipper is one of the best long distance endurance athletes in the world, reflected in his current 7th place in the PTO rankings. The Winner of IRONMAN UK, IRONMAN Florida and IRONMAN New Zealand, he was 6th at the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona in 2019 and 7th in 2018. He is also the British 12 Hour TT record holder setting a blistering pace in the 2020 event to cover 325 miles on the day.

Dr. Tamsin Lewis is a medical doctor with a BSc in Neuroscience and the Biology of Ageing, specialist training in psychiatry and sports medicine, and further education in nutritional and functional medicine. She is a former GB elite triathlete and 2014 Ironman UK champion.She started her own company focused on providing personalized healthcare focused on longevity and performance optimization. In this podcast episode, we talk about the importance of the out-of-the-box approach to health.Wellgevity, Dr. Tamsin’s company https://www.wellgevity.co.uk/

David Naylor is an age grouper, and CTO of a data science company. As a relative beginner to triathlon who’d only completed one sprint distance race, he was inspired by some friends who had completed Ironman UK and promptly signed up himself - despite not being able to swim front crawl! David talks with honesty about overcoming a period of poor mental health, and how regular exercise helps him stay mentally, as well as physically, healthy. Sponsorshttps://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15You can book a 20 minute free hydration strategy video call with a hydration expert here: https://precisionhydration.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=14563677Mention you heard about it on the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast and you’ll be entered in a free draw to win a £50 Precision Hydration bundle ! Group Evolution Triathlon Retreats - https://groupevolution.com/sports/achieveyourpotential/ - luxury triathlon retreats delivered by Dave Scott, and other leading coaches, at an exclusive 19th Century Chateau in the Pays de la Loire, France. Use the code oxygenaddict15 for 15% off. http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereJoin us for our Zwift - OxygenAddict Triathlon Podcast Power Hour interval training session, Tuesdays at 7.15pm UK time. Check the Zwift listings for details! Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

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Dede Griesbauer won Ultraman Florida in February 2020, breaking the women’s Ultraman world-best by over an hour, and finishing 2nd overall. Dede has won three Ironman titles, including Ironman UK in 2006, and finished top 10 Kona three times. She also won numerous 70.3 titles. As well as competing and winning at the highest level, she now spends some of her time commentating on Ironman races around the world.Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15Thriva.co - Take health tracking to a new level with your personalised at-home finger-prick blood test. Use code OXYGENADDICT10 for %10 off all subscriptionshttp://team.oxygenaddict.com - Start planning your post-Covid racing season, and get fit the right way :) Any questions? You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereJoin us for our Zwift - OxygenAddict Triathlon Podcast Power Hour interval training session, Tuesdays at 7.15pm UK time. Check the Zwift listings for details!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

Ian and Johnny speak to Sport Therapist Simon O'Brien who has supported a number of elite high performing athletes nationally and globally, most notably:London 2012 800m Olympic Silver Medallist, Nijel Amos; Daegu 2011 400m World Champion, Amantle Montsho; Gold Coast 2018 400m Commonwealth Gold and Silver Medallists Isaac Makwala He has frequently been involved with working at high profile sporting events, such as 2012 London Olympics and IAAF World Athletics Championships in 2017, 2018 and 2019.Simon has a particular interest in athlete preparation and recovery for elite/high performance including soft tissue therapy, cold water immersion and prehab. He is currently the director at The Athletes Room specialising in treating athletes with acute and chronic sporting injuries, ensuring effective return to sport.A recent father and keen triathlete who has completed the IRONMAN UK and qualified for British Triathlon age group European Championships but a partially severed Achilles tendon has put the brakes on this temporarily until 2021.

Life of Tri host Andrew Owen speaks to Nick Owen, who was due to combat in 2020's Ironman UK in Bolton, UK. The race was canceled days prior to the recording.Episode recorded on the 23rd April 2020Apologies for the poor audio in parts. Interview was conducted over Zoom

Dr. Tamsin Lewis is a medical doctor, qualified with honours from King's College London and Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital, with a specific interest in targeted lifestyle and nutritional interventions for improving health-span. Dr. Lewis was also a pro triathlete and became an Ironman Champion in 2014 – winning Ironman UK on her first attempt at the distance. Despite a clear and continuous passion for her health and wellness, Dr. Lewis fell ill to the novel COVID-19 virus on March 14th, 2020. In this podcast episode, host Geoffrey Woo digs into Dr. Lewis' unfortunate experience battling the coronavirus. Dr. Lewis shares helpful information she has gathered from her personal experience, including a time-table of the symptoms she recognized, how wearable biometric devices such as the Oura Ring were valuable, and how she responded taking the various pharmaceuticals (such as hydroxychloroquine) prescribed to her. You can follow Dr. Lewis and her continuing recovery story on her Twitter (https://twitter.com/sportiedoc) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sportiedoc/). We apologize in advance for the less-than-ideal audio quality. You can download a transcription of the episode here: https://go.hvmn.com/episode-151-transcription -------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit H.V.M.N. here: https://www.hvmn.com/pod Join the Official H.V.M.N. Podcast Discord Server by filling out this quick survey: https://go.hvmn.com/discordsurvey Send a message to podcast@hvmn.com with feedback, questions, and guest suggestions!

Lucy Gossage is a 14x Ironman champion, and legend of Ironman UK and Ironman Wales. Helen Davis is a Chartered Sports Psychologist who worked with Lucy over the last 4 years of her career.It's easy to imagine that success and confidence come easily to a 14x Ironman Champion like Lucy Gossage. However, in frank and open interview, Lucy talks about how she suffered from 'imposter syndrome' for almost all her racing career, never feeling like a 'proper' professional, and often struggled with the confidence and self belief that she could do well in races. In this dual interview, Lucy talks about how working with Helen revolutionised both her training/racing performance, and her belief in herself in her wider life.Helen and Lucy have teamed up to produce the 6-video IRON-MIND course, which has been developed for Ironman and other endurance athletes to enhance their psychological approach to training and racing. "IRON-MIND is structured on evidence-based research and experience in sport psychology consultancy," says Helen.In this special edition, Lucy and Helen talk through some very practical, actionable mental training exercises that you can do to improve your mental strength and confidence in your ability.You can learn more about the Iron-Mind program at https://www.thinkbelieveperform.co.uk/iron-mindShow Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens Ultimate Daily is an all-in-one daily supplement with 75 vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and digestive enzymes. Listeners can get 20 FREE travel packs worth over £60 with your first purchase.http://team.oxygenaddict.com - Get 30 days of coaching in Team Oxygenaddict for just £1! Click here to get started!Join us for our Zwift - OxygenAddict Triathlon Podcast Power Hour interval training session, Tuesdays at 7.15pm UK time. Check the Zwift listings for details!Thriva.co - Take health tracking to a new level with your personalised at-home finger-prick blood test. Get 50% off your first test with the code OXYGENADDICT50Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

In this episode we chat with Lucyy Gossage, 14 x IRONMAN winner and cancer doctor.  We find out how life was as a pro triathlete and what drove her to take time out of her work as a doctor to focus on triathlon.  We discover what it was like racing as an Erdinger athlete and how she favoured the toughest courses out there.With an incredible UK winning record, she talks about how she had a real affinity with IRONMAN Wales.  We also find out a bit more about her training regime and how her mental toughness is her biggest asset.  She also offers advice for others involved in the sport of triathlon.  Since racing she is now a part time cancer doctor who has recently released a series of psychological guides to help athletes perform to their best ability.We also discover a little more about her 5k run project designed to help anybody who is involved with cancer.

Something super human with Dubliner Ger who decided to enter Deca Ironman UK and won it!! That's 10 long distance Triathlon events (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) every day for 10 days. He followed that up with 52 Ironman events (long distance triathlon distances) in 52 weeks, which included 5 Ironmans in 5 days, and also triple Ironmans 7.2 mile swim, 336 mile bike followed by a 78.6 mile run. He failed his way to success, an absolute gent, who fuels his events on a pure plant based diet, this is an ultra endurance podcast that lasts two hours and you'll see why, so make sure you tune in next Friday to catch this epic episode.

We bring you all of the emotion from Ironman Wales 2019 in this week’s show. We’ve got interviews with winners Simone Mitchell and Arnaud Guilloux, plus Manon Genet who was second in the women’s race, and Laura Siddall who was 3rd. We’ve got Dylan McNeice from NZ who was 5th after leading out of the water and for much of the first half of the bike, Joe Skipper who unfortunately ended up DQ despite the fastest run of the day, and Phil Graves who finished 10th after leading off the bike. We’ve also got Nathan Ford, the overall age group winner.You’ll hear the excitement, the elation, the tears and the disappointment from all of the big names at the finish line. And listen out for a pre-race interview with Lucy Gossage about why she wanted to return to Tenby one last time and an interview with Declan Byrne too – the Regional Director for Ironman UK and Ireland about future plans for the major Ironman events in the regionShow Sponsors:http://team.oxygenaddict.com - You can download a free copy of the Team Oxygenaddict Race Review Document here: http://bit.ly/racereviewdocument If you feel you’ve not had the race you deserved or expected this weekend- Coach Rob has a couple of free skype consultation slots available this week, where you can talk through your results with him. Pop your email address in this form http://bit.ly/coachrobskype , and if he can fit you in, he’ll email you to arrange a time.https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get a free box or tube of PH worth up to £9.99 using the code OXYGENADDICT.This is a great blog by PH on starting your races properly hydrated: https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/how-to-start-hydrated-and-why-that-is-important-sodium-preloading-what-to-do-before-a-race-hydrationhttp://foodcell.co.uk - The next generation of Top Tube nutrition carrier for your bike.. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access.http://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If you can leave us an honest review on iTunes, that really helps raise the profile of the show too!The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcastSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

Paul talks with cardiac arrest survivor Darren Nicholls. Whilst during a run as part of the Couch to 5K programme Darren had a cardiac arrest, and ended up spending 3 weeks in hospital and having a triple bypass operation. On discharge Darren was not content with just completing the Couch to 5K, and over the following months he finds super human strength and determination to complete many sporting challenges. In July 2019, just 2 1/2 years after his cardiac arrest he got to the start line of the the Ironman UK, a gruelling triathlon consisting of a 2.4m swim, 112m bike ride and finishing with a full 26.2m marathon. Cheered on by a host of family, friends and other supporters the pressure is on. Can he go from flatline to finishline of one of the most challenging events in the UK? Presented by Paul Swindell and edited by Matt Nielson. Recorded September 2019 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mara had a massive year of big challenges in 2018, from training for her first triathlon and Ironman UK. She then  ticked off completing a multi-stage ultra marathon off her bucket list by taking part in the Wadi Rum Ultra marathon in 2018.  The race was held in the desert in Jordan, and involved running just over 250km in five days!  During the podcast Mara shares more about her triathlon training, how she bought all the gear she needed with a budget of £1000! Mara then goes into more detail about her biggest challenge to date - The Speed Project which she did in March 2019, involving a 340 mile (550K) relay race from the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles all the way out to Las Vegas. There are no rules and the only aim is to run from LA to Vegas as fast as possible! This is a jam packed episode filled with motivation and top tips! Show notes Her aim is to encourage women and women of colour to step outside their comfort zone The speed project What life was like growing up Being sporty and giving everything ago from Irish Dancing to horse riding Playing netball for her school team Hating PE lessons  Having a phobia of deep water and doing everything she could to avoid the water Dealing with bullying  Being more academic  Starting to get balance between sport and being academic Getting into running and doing 4 Marathons Wanting to do something exciting but not sure what she wanted to do Doing an Ironman? Did she want to do this? Deciding to do a marathon and experience a new city at the same time Wanting to encourage more women to do marathons Having a supportive family  The barriers to doing an Ironman (no bike, limited money) Why the distances inspired her  Wanting to conquer her water phobia Her first step after signing up  Buying her first bike for triathlon Doing all of her research before hand Getting a triathlon coach Building confidence in the water and how she got passed her phobia Having a budget of £1,000 for her triathlon  How the event went and why is was tough going Starting to think about the next challenge!! Not wanting to get the post ironman blues The London Duathlon The mental side of challenges Wadi Run Adventure with Team Like a Girl #DefyExpectationsTogether Dealing with the heat How she helped to prevent injury How the team worked together The Speed Project - the race, the challenge and dealing with the lack of sleep Training for a middle distance triathlon and thinking big for 2020! Advice and tips for other women to step outside their comfort zone Who inspired Mara Quick Fire Questions   Social Media Website - www.thefitlondoner.com  Instagram - @mara.thefitlondoner   Twitter - @thefitlondoner  Facebook - @thefitlondoner     

Lukas Siska recently finished third at Ironman UK, in his first attempt at the distance. This is his comeback season after a 3 year lay off from racing following the end of his ITU career, where he represented Slovakia. The life of a pro triathlete can be difficult, and we hear about the disappointment of not making the olympics after a run of awful luck in WTS races in 2015. We get the inside track on his training during his comeback, in the run up to Ironman UK. We hear about how his passion for racing has returned - and how he now wants to mix it with the best long distance triathletes in the World!Show Sponsors:http://team.oxygenaddict.com - You can download a free copy of the Team Oxygenaddict Race Review Document here: http://bit.ly/racereviewdocument If you feel you’ve not had the race you deserved or expected this weekend- Coach Rob has a couple of free skype consultation slots available this week, where you can talk through your results with him. Pop your email address in this form http://bit.ly/coachrobskype , and if he can fit you in, he’ll email you to arrange a time.https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get a free box or tube of PH worth up to £9.99 using the code OXYGENADDICT.This is a great blog by PH on starting your races properly hydrated: https://www.precisionhydration.com/blogs/hydration_advice/how-to-start-hydrated-and-why-that-is-important-sodium-preloading-what-to-do-before-a-race-hydrationhttp://foodcell.co.uk - The next generation of Top Tube nutrition carrier for your bike.. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access.http://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If you can leave us an honest review on iTunes, that really helps raise the profile of the show too!The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcastSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

This week we interview the 2019 Ironman UK champion Brian Fogarty. We talk about victory at his local race, family support, strength training, psychology and a host of other things. 

Do you know how to prepare for your upcoming race? Today you can listen in on athletes sharing the top 2 good and bad things after finishing their races. Jez shares his experience finishing his first double century ride while training for Ironman UK.A mom of 3 kids Cheryl shares her experience in her first sprint triathlon race, where she placed 15th overall.A single mom Amy sets a PR in Ironman Steelhead 70.3 race after overcoming a bike accident

In today's show we chat with Joe Skipper, multiple Ironman podium finisher, Ironman UK winner and 7th place Hawaii Ironman finisher. Joe is basing himself over here in sunny Perth with the Swim Smooth Perth Squad for the southern hemisphere summer after discovering Swim Smooth online some 2-3 years ago and using the Guru to help him dial up a 50 minute Kona swim split this year to couple up with a 4h15m bike and 2h54m run. Joe is an avid technology user when it comes to training and tells us how he's used this to help develop an innate ability to pace himself exceptionally well in races. Currently, there's a bit of a debate raging online on the advantages vs disadvantages of using technology when it comes to knowing your body, but Joe's insight together with both Paul's and Adam's experience should help you fathom out what is best for you. This is a no-holds barred interview with Joe - one of the most open athletes out there who discusses openly the nitty gritty of his training and racing preparation. If you're an avid Training Peaks / technology user yourself, you'll love some of the in-depth discussions on these points. You can find out more about Joe at http://www.joeskipper.co.uk and he can be followed on Strava also where he posts all his workout information. It's been really exciting for the squad having Joe train here alongside all the members, so we really hope that you also enjoy this candid interview where you get to know much more about one of the real prospects for a future Hawaii Ironman podium. Any coaches wanting to apply for our next three 3-day Coach Education Courses (5-7 April, Portland, OR, USA / 11-13 April, Sydney, Australia / 23-25 May, Mallorca, Spain) can do so at this link: http://www.swimsmooth.com/improve/coach-education/swim-smooth-three-day-coach-education-course where we'll also get down to the nitty gritty on how our coaching system is helping produce some of the world's best triathlon and open water swimmers like Joe. Cheers! Paul & Adam

Rob Mitchell-James is a professional actor, public speaker, personal coach and founder of Life Cycle Coaching. Rob is also is a qualified mental health first aider and the person behind the #ManRebrandred - a support network focused on men's mental health. Rob is also a 2x Ironman triathlete, he has completed Ironman UK in 2014 and 2015.   CONNECT with Rob HERE LISTEN to Rob's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Rob Mitchell-James is a professional actor, public speaker, personal coach and founder of Life Cycle Coaching. Rob is also is a qualified mental health first aider and the person behind the #ManRebrandred - a support network focused on men's mental health. Rob is also a 2x Ironman triathlete, he has completed Ironman UK in 2014 and 2015.   CONNECT with Rob HERE LISTEN to Rob's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Fraser Cartmell is a three time Ironman 70.3 UK winner, and won Ironman UK in 2010, as well as finishing 2nd in 2015. One of the big names in British long distance racing for the last decade, it's great to finally get Fraser on the show and hear about his career. Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. You can get 20% off your order during August with the code OXYGEN20http://www.foodcell.co.uk : The next generation of nutritional carriers. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access. Get 20% off with the code Oxygen20 - code valid until 9th September 2018 - ideal for Ironman Wales!http://www.team.oxygenaddict.com : Join Team Oxygenaddict - Training plans for all triathlon distance - supported with coaching advice from Coach Rob! Get a two week sample training plan for £1 by emailing help@oxygenaddict.comhttp://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!You can send your nominations for the podcast Triathlete of the Month award to Helen@oxygenaddict.comWe really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use.The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcast

​​​​​​​Neil Eddy joins us on the show this week. The teacher from Cornwall was the first age grouper at Ironman UK 2018. His swift performance saw him finish 6th overall and qualify for Kona. He’s also a 2.34 marathon runner! Neil talks about getting into triathlon, how he has developed his confidence and why working with coach Joel Jameson has really helped him to improve.Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. You can get 20% off your order during August with the code OXYGEN20FoodCell: The next generation of nutritional carriers. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access. Get 20% off with the code Oxygen20 - code valid until 9th September 2018 - ideal for Ironman Wales! Check it out at https://flowcell.co.ukhttp://www.team.oxygenaddict.com : Join Team Oxygenaddict - Training plans for all triathlon distance - supported with coaching advice from Coach Rob! Get a two week sample training plan for £1 by emailing help@oxygenaddict.comhttp://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!You can send your nominations for the podcast Triathlete of the Month award to Helen@oxygenaddict.comWe really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use.The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcast

This week's SWATcast guest is another of Simon’s triathlon buddies from the 80’s.  You may not have heard of him but Simon Blackburn has been involved in some pretty significant triathlon history in the UK, and recently he has embarked on another ground breaking venture which is sure to have an impact on the future delivery of triathlon events in Great Britain and beyond. Simon and Simon start off by reminiscing about the good old days of triathlon and some of the great names that they both know.  Shortly after that the conversation turns to other matters including: Being one of the original founders of High 5 nutrition Introducing Ironman to the UK market with the first Ironman UK in 2001 Sponsoring Luc van Lierde, the course record holder in Kona for many years Qualifying for Kona at Roth (the original Ironman Germany) back in the early 90’s  Triathlon racing on the A1 Commentating from a steamed up car in the middle of a soggy field Simon's quest to banish the goody bag and single use plastic from races  To find out more about Simon Blackburn and his latest triathlon project visit RacePerk.com. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com. 

In this episode I talk with my friend Kevin Nuun about his travel from Canada to the United Kingdom where he took place in IRONMAN© UK in Bolton. He had a fun time, discovered some amazing things that he loves sharing about his experience in comparison to the other races he has done as well as tips for those traveling abroad to race in other countries. I enjoyed hearing about this race and look forward to following Kevin in the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/093 -Weather that day: 55 - 78Water: 74.3-Age Group: M 55 - 59Height: 5’10”Weight: 190Calories per hour: ~110-130PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: 40mmsSwim – 1:27:30T1 – 8:28Bike – 5:50:43T2 – 6:36Run – 5:26:13Total Race Time: 12:59:29-Gender Rank: 992Division Rank: 23Overall Rank: 1102-Follow Kevin,Facebook: Kevin Nuun-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson-To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode I talk with my friend Kevin Nuun about his travel from Canada to the United Kingdom where he took place in IRONMAN© UK in Bolton. He had a fun time, discovered some amazing things that he loves sharing about his experience in comparison to the other races he has done as well as tips for those traveling abroad to race in other countries. I enjoyed hearing about this race and look forward to following Kevin in the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfectrace/093 -Weather that day: 55 - 78Water: 74.3-Age Group: M 55 - 59Height: 5’10”Weight: 190Calories per hour: ~110-130PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: 40mmsSwim – 1:27:30T1 – 8:28Bike – 5:50:43T2 – 6:36Run – 5:26:13Total Race Time: 12:59:29-Gender Rank: 992Division Rank: 23Overall Rank: 1102-Follow Kevin,Facebook: Kevin Nuun-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilson-To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

​​​​​​​We catch up with Joe Skipper, winner of the 2018 Ironman UK race. We hear about how his day went, how it feels to have finally won the event after finishing on the podium three previous times, and about his unusual recovery strategy after Challenge Roth 2 weeks earlier. Warning - it involves a barbecue, a late nite, a football World Cup semi final and an Olympic distance race! Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get a free box or tube of PH worth up to £9.99 with the code OXYGENADDICThttp://www.team.oxygenaddict.com : Join Team Oxygenaddict - Training plans for all triathlon distance - supported with coaching advice from Coach Rob! Get a two week sample training plan for £1 by emailing help@oxygenaddict.comhttp://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissy Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!You can send your nominations for the podcast Triathlete of the Month award to Helen@oxygenaddict.comWe really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use.The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcast

This week we get Lucy Gossage on the show to talk about her race day at Ironman UK. We also have News, This Weeks Discussion, Age Grouper of the Week, High 5, Website of the Week, Q&A. 

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:10) Nutrition periodisation. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUCY GOSSAGE: (00:35:56) Since we last spoke to the inspirational Lucy Gossage she’s returned to work as a cancer doctor and completed her PHD but continued with her triathlon career.  She’s had a great 2017 winning Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman UK, Ironman Wales and Ironman Italy!  We bring Lucy back to find out how she’s transitioning back into work again, how she manages the balance and her plans going forward. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:18:27) Bevan talks to Blair Cox of Mitchell Cycles about his involvement with a new Extreme Triathlon Event coming to NZ soon! The Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon… ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:42:53) Freezer friendly foods. LINKS: Study on Hilary Stellingwerff at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29140157 More about Lucy Gossage at http://lucygossage.com/ Follow Lucy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lucygoss More about the Thorxtri at http://www.thorxtri.com/ Watch the thorXtri video at http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Watch_this_thorXtri_video_6579.html Follow the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon at https://www.facebook.com/kiwimanxtri/ Blair Cox at Mitchell Cycles on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MitchellCyclesNZ/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Nicholas Ward Munoz - long time PRO triathlete, talks about his top performance at Ironman UK and his special relationship with Ironman Lanzarote, where he has raced more than 10 times!!!

ONE STEP AHEAD: Party tips for athletes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The debate around Amy Stretton. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATJA KONSCHAK: German pro triathlete Katja Konschak is currently enjoying her best season ever. She raced to a 2nd place podium position in Frankfurt at the IM European Champs following it up two weeks later with a 3rd place podium finish at Ironman UK. Whilst her Kona race didn’t go as well as hoped, her husband Ulrich finished second in his age group only just over a minute behind Bevan. Katja’s aim is to requalify for Kona and put together a race that she knows she’s capable of on the Big Island. 5 MIN FOCUS: This week we talk to Ben de Rivaz, race organiser for Breca Swim Run in Wanaka. Breca Wanaka is New Zealand's first Swim Run race around the shores of Lake Wanaka. Set in the heart of the Southern Lakes District against the awesome backdrop of the Mt. Aspiring National Park, this race is not for the faint-hearted. Teams will pit themselves against technical trails and deep glacial waters to stake their claim forever as the intrepid pioneers of the New Zealand Swim Run scene. The inaugural event is on 25th March 2017 - there won't be another chance to be the first! http://www.brecaswimrun.com/breca-wanaka/ GEEK OUT: Beating bugs with BCAA’s. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Before he could become an Ironman Steve Ashton needed to lose some weight and stop smoking. He shares his story with me. At the beginning it isn't a story about training for Ironman merely a need to live a healthier life. Steve underwent Gastric Sleeve surgery and lost 154 pounds (or in his words 11 stone). But then 5 years ago his dream to be an Ironman was born when he watched his son complete the race. Bolton is known as a tough course with a hard and technical bike course plus the chance for bad weather but Bolton is Steve's home town and that's where he wanted to race. Steadily, methodically he ticked off the races, sprint, Olympic, Half Ironman and finally Ironman. He followed the Don Fink Be Iron Fit plan and battled injuries along the way. He says he smiled all day and hopes to do it again. Based on how he describes the crowd support at the UK Bolton race it sounds like a good one. Thank you Steve for being a guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast. Be sure to visit Amy's website to follow her adventures at www.amysaysso.com  

Brad Williams is a first-year pro triathlete living in the UK.  He did his first triathlon in 2008 while serving in the Air Force in Korea. He was soon hooked. He hired a coach in 2011 and continued to progress with solid results. He earned his first prize money paycheck this year with a 6th place finish at Ironman UK.  This episode chronicles his journey from beginner to professional. Links: Brad's Website @BW_Tri

Episode 84 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com This weeks news  Results: Ironman Florida. Silverman changes.  Badman has operation.    This weeks discussionWhy do you do this crazy sport called Ironman? We’re going deep and we want honesty. Maybe your mum didn’t cuddle you enough ;-)If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion. Website of the weekGreat youtube clip from Peter Coulson: Click here. Age grouper of the week  His name is Tommy Nielsen and he is an outstanding age grouper. I'll mention his results in a minute but first you need some background information on him:He's 34 years old and lives with his girlfriend. They have 3 children.He balances everyday life with the kids, coaches several athletes and put on Denmark's second largest triathlon www.Silkeborgtriathlon.dk He holds a full time job but still finds time to train for Ironman. This is his passion and despite a low training volume he competes at a high level. Leading up to Kona he averaged a about 15 hours a week for 6 consecutive weeks. However, on average over a whole year he normally trains about 10 hours a week. (I don't know how much he trained this year, though) Seen in that light I think his results are incredible. This year he raced in Roth and had a PB in 8.33 and 12th overall. 7 weeks later he did Ironman UK where he was first age grouper and 8th overall in 8.56. He was over 30 minutes faster than the second fastest in his age group. He qualified for Hawaii where he again went on to win his age group only 7 weeks after Ironman UK. His time in Kona was 9.05.He always wanted to win in Kona. That was what kept him returning to Kona 8 times. He kept believing he could win in Kona if only he kept training consistently and return to Kona. His weakest discipline has always been the run and after the bike in Kona he was only 6th in his age group. However, with his best ever run in Kona, a 3.05 marathon, he went on to win 6 minutes ahead of number 2. A truly remarkable performance, especially because he had an entrapped nerve in his behind which prevented his performance on the bike. It just shows that anything is possible if you keep believing. A big inspiration and that's why I think Tommy Nielsen should be age grouper of the week. His web page is www.tommynielsen.com High 5 Correct bogeying technique Turn your head so as not to get yourselfOne finger presses down on non bogeying nostril (double barrel technique is not a good look)If in a bunch be mindful of others around you (do you bogeying at the back)If in a race situation don’t look behind you. If you hit someone with a greenie they are too closeTidy yourself up before hitting T2 or the finish  Coach’s CornerPost race (hard workout) recovery tipsWarm down after racing (some easy running for up to 10mins then easy cycling 10-30mins)Hydrate and eat well as soon as possibleOnce warmed down and fuelled up stand in lake/river/sea or cold bathPut skins or compression tights on if you have any (I sell skins if you want any)StretchLegs up the wall for 10-15minsContinue to eat and hydrate well. Avoid alcohol until well after the race (ideally all day)This weeks websitesIM Florida, silverman, Macca racing at silverman, Badman has operation, Stadler does Marathon, you tube, www.tommynielsen.com, www.alvinconnor.com  Iron Rusts, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha

Episode 77 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.com This weeks news  Results: The Grand Columbian, GreatIllini, Espirit and the Big Man.  The Red Man, Lake Barkley, Odyssey.  Lots of athletes get their Olympic spots.        This weeks discussionIt a chance for your partner to have their say. This week we want Iron-partners tips to keep the relationship in tact in the build up to the big day? If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.    Age grouper of the week Sarah Hawkins sent through this weeks age grouper, here’s who email: We moved house to Dorset approx 8 miles from the venue of Ironman UK two weeks before so his ironman training including unpacking furniture! The day before the event he fell off his bike and bruised his hip and took a few layers of skin off his shoulder and elbow .... looked very sore.  But his bike was OK!!!! Ed soldiered on and in true PIRATE spirit he peeled on his wetsuit and faced the Ironman!  This was only his fourth ever triathlon race after a sprint, an olympic and a half ironman distance... here it was his first attempt at Ironman (he wants a tattoo badly!) He finished in 11 hours and 6 minutes and smiled the whole way round and stayed upright on his bike!  He crossed the finish line with our dog Jack who supported him all the way round and joined in the cheering at the finish line with a few woofs!!  I was very proud of his 190th position out of approx 1600 competitors WOW not bad for a first one eh????!!!!  So here I give you ED HAWKINS of the UK.......Age grouper of the week (Pleeeeeease!!) Respect guys .... your podcasts have kept him going on those long sessionsMrs Sarah Hawkins - Ironwife!Product Review CentreTriathlon: Through the Eyes of the Elite tells the dramatic and compelling stories that revolve around the young sport of Triathlon. From an in-depth and truly unique perspective, we share both the historical documentation and evolution of the sport as well as the lifestyle, perseverance and passion of the professional triathlete. Our film is essentially a "behind the scenes" look at the sport of Triathlon with the Olympics serving as the dramatic backdrop.www.weshobsonperformance.com  Coach’s CornerWe had an interview with Haydn Woolley last year. It was one of the  most popular interviews we have ever had. So this week we got him on the show again. He covers Distance Per Stroke. Another great interview, thanks Haydn. Go to www.futuredreams.co.nz to see some of Haydn’s wicked swimming products.  Questions and Answers    Your feedback on IM races that have disappeared.     How to best prepare for 2 IM races in 6 weeks.     Things to do when you can’t train.  This weeks websitesRace Results: Grand Columbian, Great Illini Triathlon, Espirit triathlon, BigMan. Coming up: RedMan, Lake Barkley, Odyssey, Bennett 300k, www.futuredreams.co.nz  Email to send to FriendsBecause we want would love it if you could send this write up to one on your Tri buddies. Just copy and paste and send away. Thanks for supporting Ironman Talk.   Here it is:I listen to this weekly podcast called Ironman Talk. They’ve encouraged me to send you this email because I enjoy the show. Ironman Talk is a weekly audio show that provides a lot of great Ironman training information, interviews with the worlds best triathletes and up to date race information. Plus the show is heaps of fun to listen to, you’ll be addicted!Check it out. Go to www.ironmantalk.com and click on ‘listen now’. Be ready for you Ironman world to change! Iron Rust, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha

Ironman Talk Episode 21http://www.ironmantalk.comNews:This weekends race results, plus what’s up next week.IMUK organisers were handing out diet coke, whoops!70.3 continues to grow and what that mean for the events. Bjorn Anderson’s bike set up, it’s unbelievable.Coach’s Corner    John covers bike etiquette. He goes over     Getting started.    General etiquette.    Moving to the front.    Climbing and descending.    More general etiquette.Product Review Centre     PRO4 Recovery High five: Cleaning your bikeAge grouper of the week     Jim Beuselinck     Jim had an amazing race in Ironman UK.     He managed to come 3rd overall in a time      of  8:46.35. Jim was leading the race with     only 3 miles to go. Great work Jim!This weeks websites    Results: Embrum, Ironman UK, Brazil 70.3,       Timberman 70.3.    Coming up races: Ironman Canada,     Ironman Korea, Aldmere, Extrememan,     Austria Triathlon.    Ironman 70.3 continues to grow.    Interesting article about Bjorns bike set up    Mark Pollocks inspirational website.    Lost sheep triathlon.    Our new blog!Train well.

Ironmantalk Episode 20th - July 2nd, 2006http://www.ironmantalk.com  In this week’s episode: News:Epic Camp NZ registration opens. Gordo forum update.Doe and Granger sign up for Challenge Queenstown.Good article with  Peter Reid. Click here. Triathlon Swimsuit Model. Results:Norseman, Embrumman, Tokia Half. Up Coming races:Ironman UK, Timerman 70.3. High 5: Tips for Training while traveling. Website of the Week:http://www.imemag.comA new Ironman Eman, it’s free!Coach’s Corner:Swim Etiquette. All the tips that a new swimmer needs to know. Questions and Answers:Jeff’s question about why more age groupers don’t get in the top 20 more often.Grant emailed us the link to the Lance Armstrong triathlon movie.Rays question about monthly bench marks. Matthew sent us this interesting article.The new website is days away. It should be up by early next week. I’m having had trouble uploading the 1989 Hawaii movie. I’ll put it up with the new website. Train well.