Podcast appearances and mentions of James Cracknell

In this inspiring conversation, James Cracknell, a double Olympic champion and superhuman endurance athlete, shares his journey of overcoming a traumatic brain injury and the lessons learned along the way. He discusses the importance of self-reflection, asking for help, and the mental battles faced in endurance sports. James also reflects on the sacrifices made during his athletic career, the identity crisis that often follows retirement, and his new role in coaching the next generation. His life principles emphasize hard work, care, and competitiveness, showcasing how sports can be a powerful vehicle for personal growth and change.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to a Legend 02:24 Overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury 06:39 The Importance of Asking for Help 11:01 Navigating Life After Injury 14:49 The Drive Behind Endurance Challenges 18:07 The Mindset of an Elite Athlete 22:40 Sacrifices of an Olympic Champion 24:22 Finding Satisfaction Beyond Medals 26:54 Balancing Family and Athletic Pursuits 30:51 Identity Crisis Post-Retirement 32:53 Coaching the Next Generation 34:46 Life Principles for Success James' film detailing his discovery of the latest brain scanning technology – and the results of his own new scans – can be viewed here. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hustlehard_sportsmedia/  Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HustleHard_SportsMedia  Get in touch: ash.hustlehard@gmail.com

Tim Foster MBE is an Olympic gold medal-winning rower, a former head coach of the Swiss national rowing team, and now Head of Performance for the League Managers Association. Best known for winning gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics alongside Sir Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, and James Cracknell, Tim has dedicated his career to understanding high-performance environments—both in elite sport and in business.After retiring from professional rowing, he successfully transitioned into coaching, guiding athletes and leaders in developing elite mindsets, team culture, and leadership strategies. His insights into trust, accountability, and pressure management offer valuable lessons for business owners, entrepreneurs, and leaders striving to build high-performing teams.This Episode Covers:What businesses can learn from elite sports environmentsHow to create a high-performance culture in your organisationThe five key functions of a great team (trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results)How to give and receive feedback effectively—without damaging trustThe psychology of pressure and how top athletes manage itWhy many business leaders struggle with delegation and letting goThe transition from elite performer to leader—and why so many fail at itWhat You'll Learn:How to build trust and create a culture where healthy conflict is encouragedWhy accountability is the missing piece in many businessesThe biggest leadership mistakes and how to avoid themWhy self-awareness is crucial for long-term successLinks & Resources:Connect with Tim Foster MBE: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timfostermbe

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Clare rambles around Epping Forest with the new Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields. He was appointed in September 2024, taking over from Bear Grylls, and has a wealth of adventure experience under his belt. Dwayne was born in Jamaica and came to the UK at the age of six. He grew up in inner city London and says his formative years were wrapped up in social stigma, and he became a victim of both knife and gun crime. He managed to break away from this culture by spending time in outdoor spaces like Hackney Marshes, rediscovering a love of the outdoors he had felt deeply as a youngster in Jamaica. He remembers watching a TV interview with James Cracknell and Ben Fogle who were looking for a third team member to join a polar expedition. Although by the time he applied he was too late for selection, Dwayne did eventually join another trip and became the first black Briton to trek to the north pole.For Ramblings he leads Clare from the Scout Centre at Gilwell Park into and around Epping Forest. According to the Epping Forest Heritage Trust, it's the largest open space in London at just over 6000 acres stretching from Manor Park in east London to just north of Epping in Essex. Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

James Cracknell James possesses a wealth of experience across diverse industries. With a 30-year tenure in finance and capital markets, he has consistently led change initiatives, adopted new business models to match the customers' needs and devised pioneering solutions to prevailing challenges. Since 2011, he has been actively investing in and nurturing businesses in Essex. He focuses on The Weave, a pioneering startup fostering an ecosystem business model to bolster the entrepreneurial community and arrest founder burnout. As a catalyst for innovation, James was instrumental in developing and delivering the iTeams challenge events for the University of Essex and has delivered and participated in multiple hackathons and sprints. He is an entrepreneur in residence, where he mentors students and facilitates workshops whilst supporting the startup team. Trained in utilising the Business Model Canvas, he holds an MSc in Systems Thinking with a specialisation in systemic innovation.www.wearetheweave.co.uk/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/james-cracknell-founder-mark-stephen-pooler

Beep beep! The Political Party battlebus stops off to meet five more political talents. Enjoy today's episode with a glass of rioja and a wooden spoon covered in elastic bands. It'll all make sense.Today's candidates are:Ed Davey, Liberal Democrats, Kingston and SurbitonX: @EdwardJDaveyW: https://www.kingstonlibdems.org.uk/ge2024-eddavey/Rosie Duffield, Labour, CanterburyX: RosieDuffield1W: https://www.rosieduffieldmp.co.uk/James Cracknell, Conservatives,ColchesterX: @jamescracknellW: https://www.cracknell4colchester.com/Tonia Antoniazzi, Labour, GowerX: @ToniaAntoniazziW: https://www.toniaantoniazzi.co.uk/Ellen Nicholson, Liberal Democrats, Runnymede and WeybridgeX: @EllzSummaryW: https://www.runnymedelibdems.org.uk/ellen4mpIf you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.comSEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June Soho TheatreOr at the Edinburgh Festival in August: Matt Forde The End of an Era Tour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Cracknell is a double Olympic Gold medallist, adventurer, and now Parliamentary candidate.In part two of our conversation, we discuss the horrific cycling accident that James suffered which changed his life forever - how he coped with it and what he's learnt from it. We also discuss his constant desire to tackle new challenges and what that says about who he is.This episode was produced by Red Bicycle.

James Cracknell is a double Olympic Gold medallist, adventurer, and now Parliamentary candidate. He's faced some extraordinary highs and devastating lows – including being left brain-damaged after being hit by a truck travelling at 65mph.In part one of our conversation, we discuss how how he bounced back from the agony of having to miss his first Olympics due to illness and was able to use that pain to propel him to win gold four years later. We also talk about his extraordinary determination and ability to “empty the tanks” when you're faced with big challenges.Part two of our conversation will be out on Thursday 7th March. This episode was produced by Red Bicycle.

The world's greatest rowing podcast makes a further claim to be regarded as the world's best sporting podcast by returning with yet another world-class practitioner.   Honestly, how many have we had now?   Hundreds. If not thousands. Hodge. Eric. Sally. Drew. Jack. Jezz. Pete ... the lists are long, the tapestry of episodes and insights vast, colourful and eye-catching.   And following on from Professor Andy Jones, the beetroot guy, we're back with Professor Andy Lane.   A competitive boxer and athlete who transitioned into sports psychology, Andy has been a leading-edge academic and practitioner for over two decades - a man whose work with athletes, academics, and programmes has identified the mental strategies all athletes develop on their journey through their sporting careers and refined how they can be developed, implemented and used by all of us at any stage.   We talk about Andy's own trajectory - his life as a competitive athlete, continued competitive nature, his academic career, work with outlets like the BBC and luminaries like Michael Johnson and James Cracknell, and deep dive into concepts like associate / disassociative training strategies, visualisation, pros and cons of music as a training stimulus, when too much data is too much data, the powers of false positives, the necessity of ownership of process, journey, engagement and outcomes ... and the automation of the sports psychology process.   It's basically your one-stop stop for everything you'll ever need to develop mental strength as an intrinsic part of your physical training programme.   A fascinating and wide-ranging chat with one of the best in the business? Get some!   -----   Enjoyed this episode?   To purchase a copy of 'Water's Gleaming Gold' with an exclusive Broken Oars Listener discount, please go to https://www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/biography/waters-gleaming-gold-hb and quote " BROKENOARS " at the checkout page.   This discount code will allow you to buy the book at a 15% discount - and enjoy one of the great rowing stories!    Buy us a coffee, download a training plan, and support us so we can carry on making Broken Oars Podcast, the best rowing podcast in the world: www.buymeacoffee.com/brokenoarsd

On Performance People this week, Greg Whyte, OBE is a former Olympian and a Sports Scientist. He won European bronze and World Championship silver medals, also competing in two Olympic Games, representing Great Britain in the Modern Pentathlon. Whyte is the mastermind behind so many of the Sport Relief and Comic Relief celebrity challenges working with the likes David Walliams, John Bishop, James Cracknell, Cheryl Cole, Gary Barlow, and Eddie Izzard to raise huge sums of money for charity. He is also a Professor in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University and a UK authority on Exercise Physiology, Sports Performance & Rehabilitation. He shares his knowledge of how to prepare for huge physical challenges, why sleep is dangerously undervalued and his philosophy on exercise as medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. This is Part 2 of this week's episode.  Part 1 is out every week on Wednesdays. You can listen to the podcast WITHOUT ADVERTS, every Tuesday (EARLY RELEASE), with 30 minutes of BONUS CONTENT every single week by heading to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/distantpod MICHAEL OWEN'S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD Every month we produce TWO bonus podcasts for the top two levels of our Patreon. Michael Owen's Movie Club is Elis, Mike and Steff talking about a Sports Movie they've watched. Hoffi Pod is the boys talking about clips they like which are nothing to do with Sports. Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod and sign up for the £8 or £10 levels today! PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published.  https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar  LIVE SHOWS We're doing 2 live shows in November. On Saturday November 4th at 2:30pm at the Cheerful Earful Festival at The Clapham Grand. https://link.dice.fm/j30befa1054c On Sunday November 5th we're live in Wrexham at the William Aston Hall. https://williamastonwrexham.com/event/wrexham-comedy-festival-socially-distant-sports-bar-live-ft-humphrey-kerr THIS WEEK'S SHOW PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY) Mike: Jonny on Drop Goals https://x.com/itvrugby/status/1703718510034071988?s=46 Steff: Danny Dyer in Dundee https://www.tiktok.com/@breathetangerine/video/7137349208968826117  Elis: 8yr old kid breaks 1500m record https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYCsk_sQIA PART TWO (OUT ON FRIDAY) Mike Documentary: Quarterback on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81482895  Elis Book: Touching Distance by James Cracknell https://amzn.to/458cZV5  PART 3  PATREON SECTION (ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )  Steff: Bo Knows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMMtGvRG0b0  Mike: Nicky Little https://x.com/itvrugby/status/1703800798797242785?s=46 Elis: Lazio goalkeeper scores incredible goal https://twitter.com/footballramble/status/1704256479103005148?s=46&t=rCPt90XenbR7DhrNGi8Qrw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week's Socially Distant Sports Bar with Elis James, Mike Bubbins and Steff Garrero. This is Part 1 of this week's episode.  Part 2 is out every week on Fridays. You can listen to the podcast WITHOUT ADVERTS, every Tuesday (EARLY RELEASE), with 30 minutes of BONUS CONTENT every single week by heading to our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/distantpod MICHAEL OWEN'S MOVIE CLUB & HOFFI POD Every month we produce TWO bonus podcasts for the top two levels of our Patreon. Michael Owen's Movie Club is Elis, Mike and Steff talking about a Sports Movie they've watched. Hoffi Pod is the boys talking about clips they like which are nothing to do with Sports. Head to https://www.patreon.com/distantpod and sign up for the £8 or £10 levels today! PUPPETS ON YOUTUBE “Puppet” Paul Melin has been busy creating puppet versions of our funniest moments on Distant Pod. Head over to our YouTube Channel, SUBSCRIBE AND CLICK ON THE BELL to see the latest episode whenever it gets published.  https://www.youtube.com/thesociallydistantsportsbar  LIVE SHOWS We're doing 2 live shows in November. On Saturday November 4th at 2:30pm at the Cheerful Earful Festival at The Clapham Grand. https://link.dice.fm/j30befa1054c On Sunday November 5th we're live in Wrexham at the William Aston Hall. https://williamastonwrexham.com/event/wrexham-comedy-festival-socially-distant-sports-bar-live-ft-humphrey-kerr THIS WEEK'S SHOW PART 1 (OUT ON WEDNESDAY) Mike: Jonny on Drop Goals https://x.com/itvrugby/status/1703718510034071988?s=46 Steff: Danny Dyer in Dundee https://www.tiktok.com/@breathetangerine/video/7137349208968826117  Elis: 8yr old kid breaks 1500m record https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2xYCsk_sQIA PART TWO (OUT ON FRIDAY) Mike Documentary: Quarterback on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81482895  Elis Book: Touching Distance by James Cracknell https://amzn.to/458cZV5  PART 3  PATREON SECTION (ONLY via https://www.patreon.com/distantpod )  Steff: Bo Knows https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMMtGvRG0b0  Mike: Nicky Little https://x.com/itvrugby/status/1703800798797242785?s=46 Elis: Lazio goalkeeper scores incredible goal https://twitter.com/footballramble/status/1704256479103005148?s=46&t=rCPt90XenbR7DhrNGi8Qrw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politics: Tories slash Labour poll lead as voters still 'wobbly' on StarmerSNP: Shona Robison ‘disrespects' Princess Royal at opening of Aberdeen HarbourJames Cracknell: Olympic rower James Cracknell to stand as Tory candidate at next general electionRead all these articles and stay expertly informed anywhere, anytime with a digital subscription. Start your free one-month trial today to gain unlimited website and app access. Cancel anytime. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2WRuvh9See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The third episode of The Starting Line podcast, with the inspirational James Cracknell OBE.Two-time Olympic gold medal winner. Six time world champion. Junior world champion.Add the extensive and impressive list of feats since his Olympic rowing days, which includes rowing the Atlantic with Ben Fogle, finishing as the fastest ever Brit at the time of competing in the gruelling 350km Marathon des Sables and winning The Boat Race for Cambridge as the oldest man to ever compete, and James is undoubtedly one of the most incredible athletes Britain's ever produced.James was in a coma for 12 days following a near-fatal and life-changing accident in 2010, when he was hit by a fuel truck driving at 65mph. His road to recovery has been long and continues even today.Listen to find out more about this one-of-a-kind man.Follow James on Instagram and Twitter.About The Starting Line PodcastFrom a turbulent childhood marred by domestic violence, addiction and crime to being named the #1 most influential PR person, my journey has been anything but conventional. At 17, I dropped out of school. At 18, I became a father for the first time, and left the chaos of my family council house, determined to rewrite my story and break the cycle so many understandably struggle to.By 30, I was a successful agency owner with a #1 best-selling book. We were working with some of the UK's leading brands, entrepreneurs and celebrities, building, shaping and protecting reputations, using my influence to raise more than a million pounds for sick children. Hosted by me, Rich Leigh, The Starting Line Podcast is your weekly dose of inspiration, featuring powerful interviews with entrepreneurs, entertainers, athletes, philanthropists and more. Together, we explore the themes of curiosity, resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of success, proving that your starting line doesn't define your potential.Join me every Monday as we discuss life's challenges with positivity, perseverance and a touch of silliness.Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more at startinglinepod.com and follow us @startinglineshow on social platforms. Email hello@startinglinepod.com - with guest suggestions or just to say hello.Follow The Starting Line on:InstagramTwitterTikTokFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Elis and John are joined by double Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell, who opens up about suffering a brain injury in 2010, his recovery, and how it has affected his life. This episode contains strong language that some people might find offensive. If you're affected by any of the issues raised in this episode there's more information at bbc.co.uk/actionline.

In this week's episode, I talk to writer and presenter, Bev Turner. Bev has had a hugely successful career as a writer, author, radio and TV presenter. She is also mum to three kids and girlfriend to her gorgeous boyfriend, James. She has her own TV show - Bev Turner Today - on GB News, and has been a regular on ITV's This Morning and Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast, Channel 5's Jeremy Vine Show as well as many others. Her radio work includes 5 years hosting her own show on LBC, as well as three years co-hosting with Eammon Holmes on BBC Radio 5 Live. She co-hosted her own podcast, As Good As It Gets, for a year with her friend, Marina Fogle, and has guested on Marina's own podcast, The Parent Hood, and Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin's Postcards From Midlife podcast.Bev is also the author of three books, Touching Distance, The Pits, and The Happy Birth Book. Plus, she has written for multiple publications including The Times, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Sunday Mirror and Good Housekeeping Magazine.Topics that Bev & I cover are:How Bev was “born broody” and knew from a very young age that she wanted kids;How she bought into the pronatalist view of having children which turned out to be quite different from the realities of motherhood;How her ex-husband went off to row the Atlantic Ocean when their first child was very young;How difficult it is to keep a sense of identity and balance when you have children;How married women with children often look at single, childfree women with a ‘sliding doors' view;Bev's version of a blissful - but rare - Friday evening home alone which allowed her to reconnect with who she is;That lack of headspace and the incredible weight of responsibility are the two things Bev finds hardest about being a mum;How there is no lonelier place than a bad relationship;The story of how her ex-husband, James Cracknell, suffered a severe brain injury whilst cycling across America, and how the impact of the injury had a devastating effect on their marriage;The idea that being single does not equate to loneliness, and neither does being married equate to not being lonely;  How we should all be aiming to change, because if we're not changing then we're not growing;How there is no such thing as the perfect family life.Bev's website:https://www.thebevturner.co.uk/ Check out Bev's TV Show:https://www.gbnews.com/shows/bev-turner-today/ Follow Bev on Instagram: @bevturner_thatsmeFollow Bev on Twitter: @beverleyturner Book a FREE 30 minute coaching 'taster' session HERE: https://calendly.com/lucymeggeson/30minute Fancy getting your hands on my FREE Top 10 Mindset Tips? Head over to: www.lucymeggeson.com Interested in my 1-1 Coaching? Work with me HERE: https://www.lucymeggeson.com/workwithme Join my private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1870817913309222/?ref=share Follow me on Instagram: @spinsterhoodreimagined Follow me on Twitter: @LucyMeggeson Follow me on LinkedIn: Lucy Meggeson Email me: lucy@lucymeggeson.com And thank you so much for listening!!!

In episode 7 of The Indoor Rower, Tony talks to consultant sport and exercise physiologist Eddie Fletcher. Eddie is coach to several World, British and European Indoor rowing champions and record holders (think Graham Benton and James Cracknell). He was the physiologist and indoor rowing advisor to the successful Oxford Women's Boat Race Squad 2013- 2016.Outside of rowing, he is a Wattbike Sport Scientist and works across several sports, triathlon, track and road cycling, rugby union and rugby league, football and other sports as well as with University and Sports Science laboratories and sporting associations around the world. In this episode Eddie and Tony talk about Eddies history and how he got to where he is now. Some of his strategies and techniques he employs when training clients. The importance of recovery as well as warm-ups and cool-downs. Eddie also talks about the metrics he uses, the interesting part of blood pressure and how vacations in training can depend on psychology as well as the time of the season.Key Points 0:00 - Introduction. 1:30 - Eddie talks about his history and how he got to where he is today. 6:06 - Eddie gives details about his business Fletcher Sport Science. 8:22 - Eddie lists some of the sports he's been involved with, detailing some of the strategies he employs. 14:59 - Eddie elaborates on some of his success stories.20:56 - Eddie discusses the importances of recovery. 22:26 - Eddie talks about techniques and strategies when coaching a client. 31:42 - Eddie details the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs. 40:01 - Eddie lists some of the metrics he uses when coaching. 41:19 - Eddie expands upon the interesting part of blood pressure within training. 47:08 - Eddie discusses the 80/20 theory. 48:56 - Eddie talks about the variations of training depending on psychology and the time of the season. 55:32 - Eddie gives his views on when strength training should be utilised. 57:48 - Eddie gives details on his approach to his athletes training programs.

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Where your hosts genially navigate their Sunday morning tendernesses to ask if GB Rowing came home without a win due to the absence of Gingers (of course that's the reason, every boat needs a Ginger) and ask the question that seems to have escaped everyone in the shitstorm: are things really that bad? Is it all down to grandad bed-blockers not letting the young 'uns have a go in Rio?  Will it all be okay in Paris? Recorded in one take without any of our usual editing process in place, and thus with more moments of brain-fart in it than usual, we also ask: -  Can Matthew Pinsent please stop telling crews he knows exactly how they feel after getting fourth place in the Olympics (A great attempt to display sympathy if not empathy, but he doesn't. He won. Every time. Sometimes by quite small margins, but still ... ) - Do we need to solve a problem like James Cracknell? (No, is the short answer. James Cracknell is the watchman who watches the watchmen. And not only were no James Cracknells were harmed in the making of this episode - but we also didn't steal his motorbike). - Can anyone, anywhere, say anything bad at any time about Helen Glover? - Is it all the fault of a 70-something year-old man who had frankly already earned his retirement ten times over (aka was this all a long plot by the GDR conceived during the Cold War to bring down British Rowing in the twenty-first century?) In setting the British Rowing world to rights with a level of nuance, understanding and bluntness plainly absent from better-placed and certainly better paid commentators, we also ask if the Posh Southern One survived being lured by mermaids to his death; the ennervating properties of salt water, and what Rick Savage from Def Leppard can tell Josh Bugaski about four-year projects, success and working with a demanding producer / coach ...   ... and is a gold medal always a gold medal? (Pip says yes, Northern one says otherwise. Quel Surprise).   Strokeside? Bowside? This is unedited material with potentially a high level of bollocks being talked. You have been warned!

Olympic history: Charlotte Dujardin becomes GB's greatest woman Olympian with bronze and says 'bring on' ParisCharlotte Dujardin profile: From humble Enfield roots to the history booksMen's coxless four: James Cracknell hits back at claims he would be 'smug' about British failureSimone Biles: Star of Tokyo Games withdraws from gymnastics all-around eventBecky Downie: Why Simone Biles made the right callOlympics Briefing newsletter: Latest news and analysis on the Games each dayHolidays overseas: Foreign cruise ban to be lifted from August 2Relaxing rules: England to scrap quarantine for fully vaccinated EU and US citizens from next weekEinstein proved right: Astronomers see back of a black hole for first time'Long pixie' cut: Has Nicole Kidman started a new hair trend?'It pushed me over the edge': Why The Exorcist made Linda Blair's head spinRead all these articles and stay expertly informed anywhere, anytime with a digital subscription. Start your free one-month trial today to gain unlimited website and app access. Cancel anytime. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3v8HLez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent are as successful a sporting duo as you'll ever meet. Steve has won 5 gold medals at 5 successive games and is a 9 time world champion, Matt has won 4 Olympic golds and 10 world championships.  They were successful before Britain became good at sport, winning before the UK Olympic system grew sophisticated. But not just the occasional win - sustained and dominant winning. I had the privilege of working with Steve and Matt from 1998, supporting them, along with Tim Foster and James Cracknell to the Sydney Olympics. I can't tell you how much influence they both had on me as a professional sports scientist and as a person. Their focus, standards, intensity, but also thinking, understanding and at times philosophy was so impressive you couldn't help but learn from it. You'll hear that though in this conversation, which was surprising, fun and at times emotional.   Notes Tokyo delays how would they have responded? ‘Just what we wanted' & ‘Control the controllables' A hairline crack in the rig puts a race in jeopardy Are you feeling nervous yet? Changing the conversation The step up from Barcelona to Atlanta the pressure changed hugely Steve's infamous quote and the pressure of build up It wasn't a long retirement! The challenges that Steve felt in returning to rowing, both physically & mentally The way in which Matt & Steve supported each other, the deep level of understanding What are Matt & Steve's reflections on pursuing a goal pushing and driving but doing it well?   Links https://twitter.com/matthewcpinsent https://twitter.com/SteveRedgrave5 Steve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steve Supporting Champions on; Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions

Mark Pollock is an international motivational speaker that focuses on collaborating and building resilience. He is also an innovator, author, explorer, and collaboration catalyst from Ireland. He is well-known for being the first blind person to race to the South Pole. An avid rower Pollock has won bronze and silver medals at the 2002 Commonwealth Rowing Championships in Nottingham, England.Pollock enrolled in a course to help him come to terms with his disability. He engaged in other athletic pursuits, including running six marathons in seven days with a sighted partner across the Gobi Desert, China in 2003 when he raised tens of thousands of euros for the charity Sights avers International. He took 43 days in January 2009 to complete the Amundsen Omega 3 South Pole Race. He had participated against nine other teams, including that of BBC personality Ben Fogle and the Olympic gold medalist James Cracknell. Pollock asserted his disability had slowed him down but they finished fifth overall from the six teams that finished the race. Pollock also wrote a book entitled Making It Happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof. Greg Whyte is an Olympian in modern pentathlon, and is a European and World Championship medalist, and is perhaps most famous for his involvement in Comic Relief. Greg has trained, motivated and successfully coached 23 Sport & Comic Relief Challenges including: the comedian David Walliams to swim across the English Channel the Gibraltar Straits and the length of the Thames; James Cracknell to run, cycle and swim to Africa; a team of 9 celebrities including Cheryl Cole, Chris Moyles and Gary Barlow to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Eddie Izzard to run a remarkable 43 marathons in 50 days. Most recently, he completed the Norseman triathlon, which was featured in the excellent documentary Black and Whyte: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8ofhruGbh4You can read more about the Beyond Swim initiative here: https://beyondswim.org/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.comOur 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.

Mark Sealey; father, husband and I.T. Guru decided one day that he was going to row the Atlantic Ocean after watching a documentary about Ben Fogle and James Cracknell doing just that.Some of his friends were a little sceptical shall we say, but ultimately Mark proved them wrong, he completed the race (with his 3 rowing companions) and he's absolutely buzzing because of it! It's a life changing challenge that Mark just had to take on. It took him over 3 years just to get to the start line on the 12th December 2020... and it took him a further 50 days, 22 hours and 16 minutes to get to the finishing line!He's less stressed and physically in a much better condition than when he started. His blood pressure, which he takes medication for, is lower too. He's a huge advocate for the challenge, as it has changed his life for the better!But that's not it. Completing this has inspired Mark to do more and he definitely wants to do it again. So, if you're interested, drop Mark a line, because he'd do it again, in a heartbeat.

Two-time Olympic gold medal winner James Cracknell biked across the Yukon in the dead of winter after suffering a traumatic and debilitating brain injury just six months earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's our absolute honour and privilege to speak with double Olympic Gold Medalist James Cracknell. We talk about being a dad, the road to recovery and adventure. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com

It's our absolute honour and privilege to speak with double Olympic Gold Medalist James Cracknell. We talk about being a dad, the road to recovery and adventure. Listen and subscribe to Don't Tell Your Mum now on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter/Insta/ FB @jkjasonking @thedadsnet www.heart.co.uk www.thedadsnet.com

Authentically being yourself creates both happiness and achievement. This is what Rob personally thinks success is about, we are all born with different strength and weaknesses, it is what makes people and life so interesting, as well as challenging. Key to all of this is the understanding that you too have your own strengths and weaknesses and that there are things you have strong bias towards. This week Rob speaks about an interview he listened to on BBC Radio 4 with world class sportsman James Cracknell. A number of years ago James suffered a brain injury whilst cycling in the USA, this created many changes in James and impacted his life in ways he had never even imagined, including his personality. KEY TAKEAWAYS The more you try and understand others the more successful your life will become. James believes that to become world class at something in sport you have to develop characteristics that are in direct opposition to being successful in the of rest life. What he means is that if you want to get to the top in sport, you have to develop characteristics like selfishness, one track mindedness and putting yourself first in every respect. Something Rob teaches is that when you are going onto the pitch you have to put a ‘game face on’ but that it’s important to remember when you come off the pitch that you need to take on attributes that serve you in the rest of the world, such as empathy and understanding. You have to understand what hat to have on. When speaking to the neurosurgeons and specialists after his injury, James was told that the part of his brain that was effected would mean he would see some personality changes. The parts of the personality that were truly ‘him’ would be much more magnified. That he would become more engrained in the things that are naturally him, the aspects he has had to work/develop on would either become less or be absent completely. The high divorce rate in people with these types of injuries illustrates that if you become magnified in your true nature without any balance, or forethought, then it may feel easier and more natural but there will be big consequences in your life. James talked about himself and his life being defined by being an elite sportsman. There are positives in this however it can also be very limiting to define yourself just by one aspect of your life. It restricts what you see about yourself. Something key you can do when coaching young players is to help them discover what defines them and helping them find influences. Relationships the glue and what make life worth living.   BEST MOMENTS “It does appear there is some light at the end of the tunnel”  “If you want to be fantastic at what you do can you make that dilation between your personal and professional life?” “One sledgehammer won’t solve all problems…we need a whole tool bag” “There is an 82% divorce rate in the people that suffer a brain injury” “Happy people make successes in many areas of life” “Life can be complex and there’s not always simple answers…balance is a big key part of life”    VALUABLE RESOURCES Leader Manager Coach Podcast ABOUT THE HOST Rob Ryles is a UEFA A licensed coach with a League Managers Association qualification and a science and medicine background. He has worked in the football industry in Europe, USA, and Africa; at International, Premiership, League, Non-League and grassroots levels with both World Cup and European Championship experience.   Rob Ryles prides himself on having a forward thinking and progressive approach to the game built through his own experience as well as lessons learned from a number of highly successful managers and coaches.   The Leader Manager Coach Podcast is where we take a deep dive examining knowledge, philosophies, wisdom and insight to help you lead, manage and coach in football, sport and life.    CONTACT METHOD https://www.robryles.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMPYDVzZVnA https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertryles/?originalSubdomain=uk   Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/robryles See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Broken Oars Podcast returns with Episode 7 – a Fosbury Flop of an effort to match the impossibly high bar set by our recent guests Sir Terence of Chipchase and Sir Peter of Brewer.   (You haven’t listened to Episodes Five and Six yet? Shame on you! Download them now! You know it makes sense. After all, those 3 x 6k’s will go far easier with some quality listening material in your headphones).   *   After the wonderful ramble through the highways and byways of rowing undertaken by Terence and the ‘guys, here’s how a grown adult talks: in complete, well-thought through paragraphs’ common-sense, inclusive vision of rowing as a sport for all offered by the inimitable Pete, we’ve reverted to type: your genial hosts, Lewin (posh, well-educated, southern) and Aaron (northern, dragged up, barely literate) saying stuff about the wonderful sport about rowing that might be considered libellous if anyone actually listened to us.   *   It starts well. For the first time in the podcast’s history, Lewin rather than Aaron suffers the now-traditional biweekly injury and in a controversial move the Broken Oars Podcast begins the campaign to rehabilitate Lance Armstrong back into polite society.   Our position on doping and doping remains unchanged. We covered this in our bonus Jurgengate, the Trolls and the Two Billy Goats Gruff episode – a broadcast that UKADA, WADA and other acronyms have declared required listening for anyone involved in sport’s ongoing battle against doping and dopers. (Essentially, dopers and doping coaches are cheats; they invariably do it again; Jurgen might be the exception - but it's a narrative that deserves nuanced engagement).   On the subject of Lance, though, we just feel that in a world gone mad (der), his complete and utter unrepentance and blunt acknowledgement that he would do it all again if given the chance offers a refreshing change to the cant, hypocrisy and fudging offered by most cheats and bullshit artists when they get caught.   *   Controversy nimbly provoked, we declare our keywords for the now-traditional Thames Tradesmen’s Broken Oars Podcast Drinking Game. Anyone with the words Frodo, Anduin, and Slaine the Avenger is in for a heavy night. Lock up the cat. Cancel all calls.   *   And then, housekeeping done, we get stuck into the main topic of discussion: who would make it into our fantasy rowing eight.   Now, if you know us, and you’ve listened to us before you know that we take this sort of thing incredibly seriously. Broken Oars Podcast’s Episode Four discussed Britain’s Coxless Fours triumphs through the ages in such forensic detail that British Rowing actually asked for a copy of the tape; and our comments on the relative merits of genuine giants of the sport split opinion to the point where oarsmen who won their Olympic gold medals in the same boat no longer speak to each other.   *   But being us, our calm, measured approach to a question deserving both rapidly descends into a welter of claims, counter-claims, questionable humour, a discussion of the cars in the Henley Royal Regatta carpark; why dyslexics rarely hang out together (we both are: we never see each other); rowing as a quest narrative; and what really, when you get right down to it, constitutes a fantasy rowing eight.   In the process, Aaron make claims for the necessity of opposable thumbs in a five-man; Lewin makes a case for why Anna Watkins should be in the boat with such passion that he calls her Anna Williams; we both ask whether singing ability is an accurate measure of rhythm and timing when it comes to rowing (hint: no); and ask the serious and pertinent central question: if James Cracknell makes the boat, will his seat have to be able to accommodate the camera crew and production company that will film the inevitable accompanying miniseries?   And does his hair deserve its own seat?   *   All of this?   And it’s out in time for the weekend?   Get some!   Front six rowing on, bow pair, out – of the boat, the crew and our lives. Swim home.

Matt Langridge is Olympic Champion from Rio 2016 in the Rowing mens eight. He is also a 4 x Olympian having competed at (Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, Rio 2016) as well as being a 3x Olympic medallist (Bejing -Silver, London -Bronze, Rio - Gold). Multiple World and European Champion and not forgetting a 2 x British record holder. But currently a trainee Pilot. In the episode we spoke about: - Why do you think that there still is a bias towards rowing? - 'I was inspired by 1996 Olympics and went down and joined my local club' - What's it like being in the blue ribbon event the coulees 4? With the history of Sir Steve Redgrave, Matt Pinsent and James Cracknell having gone before? - Was the Athens 2004 Olympics a failure in your eyes? - 'London 2012 was a mix' - What's it like having the Olympic set? - There is a honour role of medalist where GB Rowing are based: What went through your mind not seeing your name up on that wall? - Why do you think Jurgen Grobler, GB Men's Head Coach has been so successful? - Is there anything you miss from your hay-days? - What poseist you to take back up the rowing machine during LOCKDOWN? - What are some of the stories about altitude training? - If Sierra Nevada was the worst training camp, what was your favourite? - What was your favourite course to race at and why? - What do you like about the Royal Henley Regatta both as a spectator and competitor? - What athlete would you like to sit down with died or alive? and why? - If you had to describe rowing to people outside of the sport, how would you describe it? amongst others You can learn more about Matt via his website Mattlangridge.co.uk and connect with him on instagram. For more information about The Mindset Athlete by connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Today, I’m joined by the sportsman, adventurer and double Olympic gold medallist, James Cracknell. We first got to know James as part of the coxless four rowing team, alongside Steve Redgrave, that won gold at the Sydney Olympics. Several world titles later, James went on to take part in countless feats of endurance, from becoming the highest ever placed Brit to run the Marathon des Sables, the hottest hardest race in the world, to rowing the Atlantic in a two man boat, and racing to the South Pole with his friend Ben Fogle, who you might have heard on the podcast earlier this season. Then, in 2010, James’s life was turned upside down. While cycling in a race across America, he was struck by a lorry and experienced a serious brain injury that left him in a coma. As we discuss, his journey to recovery has been anything but straightforward, but his story is one of sheer determination and resilience, ultimately leading him to return to university - Cambridge, no less - where he became the oldest ever winner of the famous Oxbridge boat race. Travel has been hugely important to James. Of course he’s spent a lot of time on some of the world’s most beautiful lakes and rivers - and I love being by the water, so I really enjoyed hearing about those. And his Slovenian hidden gem is a spot that I’ve now added to my travel wish list, and I’m sure you might do too. Destination Recap:Biarritz, FranceLac d’Aiguebelette, FranceGaltür, AustriaRio De Janeiro, BrazilAnnecy, France South Pole, AntarcticaRowing the Atlantic OceanLake Bled, SloveniaLake Maggiore, Italy / SwitzerlandGrand Canyon National Park, USAThe AmazonTepui Table Top Mountains, Venezuela Thank you so much for listening. If you haven’t yet left a rating or a review, why not do so now? Your support is so greatly appreciated and most importantly, helps others to discover the podcast. Don’t forget to hit subscribe so that every week a new episode will appear in your library.To find out who’s on next week’s show, come and find me on Instagram. I’m @hollyrubenstein and I’d love to hear from you. And visit TheTravelDiariesPodcast.com for everything else podcast-related.To find out more about Lanserhof at the Arts Club and Lanserhof Sylt, visit https://www.lanserhof.com/enThis episode was produced by Holly Rubenstein See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Quadruple Olympic champion Sir Matt Pinsent is perfectly placed to talk about the role of the teammate.  He traces his incredible rowing partnership with Sir Steve Redgrave from their daunting first meetings and unquenchable competitiveness, through to gold medals in Barcelona, Atlanta and - most famously - Sydney.  How do you sync a rookie with a legend?   How did Matt know his new partner was different class, during their early mornings on the Thames at Henley?  Mark Pougatch joins host Jonathan Overend on Episode Nine, in association with Aldi UK, the Official Supermarket Partner of Team GB.  Roy Keane and Sir Alex get namechecked, Matt goes off on a Michael Jordan tangent, plus more random Essex sports stars of the 80s and 90s.   And who wins at Golf? Redgrave or Pinsent?...

Elis and John are joined by the presenter and novelist Richard Osman. Records are broken in Made Up Games, James Cracknell enters the Shame Well, and friend of the show Tan France gives his verdict on John's new alice band.

Welcome to The Extreme Leaders podcast. In each episode an inspirational leader will be put under the spotlight by one of our very own Extreme Leaders. All the guests have a common thread and that is ‘authenticity’, whether in a business place, a sporting arena, the medical world or even on the battlefield - all of them have ‘led’ things and not just ‘read’ things.In our first episode polar adventurer, Extreme Leader and former Royal Marine Alan Chambers MBE talks to Dr. Ed Coats who is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and fertility doctor as well as a part-time adventurer when the opportunity arises.Ed was thrust into the limelight, when he was chosen to join James Cracknell and Ben Fogle on their epic race to the South Pole. The race was the first of its kind since Captain Scott was beaten by Norwegian Amundsen and the trip was was filmed for a BBC documentary series.The Extreme Leaders experience brings true transformation to your people and your business through support and leadership programmes driven by world class leaders. Our tailored solutions deliver impact at an individual, team and organisational level.Please subscribe to the podcast to get it delivered straight to your device. http://theextremeleaders.com/

Back to Essex in the UK, Elliot chats with supporter of aspirational small business entrepreneurs, James Cracknell Co-founder of The Weave in Colchester. To find out how him and his network of business owners have been getting on throughout the Corona Virus Lockdown. From talking about his involvement in the University, helping people connect across the region and how working remotely has changed business. James expresses his views on how we can work together moving forward through the challenges. Find out how his innovative idea could be helping local business communities. This is a Compelling New Series where your host Elliot chats to people from not just in Essex, surrounding areas and the UK, but Worldwide too! All about how the recent disruption to all of our lives, has changed how they live and work. How they are dealing with it and what ideas, advice and support they have for everybody in life and business right now

For more than twenty years, from war zones to the seats of political power, Katya Adler has interviewed, observed, told people's stories. And she's always been fascinated by what makes people tick - their personality. Can we change or fake it? In the first of three programmes, Katya meets Olympic athlete and Vice President of Headway, James Cracknell, who suffered an injury to the brain a decade ago which caused some of his personality traits to change. Katya and James discuss the impact of the injury on James's personality, the extent to which personality is observed by people around us and how our personalities can evolve. Producer: Camellia Sinclair

057: James Cracknell on Endeavour   A note about Coronavrius We, individuals, groups, communities, society look up to sporting heroes, we revere and admire their dedication, their persistence, their focus, the sacrifices they make to make the most of their often rare genetics and to do so on the greatest performance stage. As the world battles Coronavirus, we're all going to be required to make sacrifices that we've never made before in pursuit of applying ourselves, to the collective goal of public health.   We've thought hard about whether while the world is taking dramatic turn, whether the appropriateness of us publishing podcast episodes about a topic of human performance is even relevant. Certainly we can appreciate that if you normally tune in but your head is elsewhere at the moment then it might be better to switch off, go an focus on what you need to do (which hopefully isn't stock piling toilet rolls) and listen to this again when it suits you best.   We've decided to continue because perhaps these episodes can offer some inspiration, maybe an hour's worth of distraction, perhaps to help refocus you on what you need to be doing. Also, there are a lot of people now distancing and isolating for the first time in their lives – I hope in some ways these episodes can be some supportive company and a positive influence as the worry and the noise surrounding the outbreak increases.   This week's episode features my interview with James Cracknell. Two time Olympic Champion in coxless four rowing, part of perhaps the most renowned rowing crew of all time the Sydney 2000 four – a team I was honoured to support. On retirement, James didn't put his feet up, in fact almost the opposite. He crossed the Atlantic with Ben Fogle, raced to the South Pole, kayaked the length of the Thames, was at the time the fastest Briton to run the Marathon de Sables, competed in the Yukon Arctic Ultra and has run the London Marathon numerous times with a best time of 2:43 which for a 90kg guy is phenomenal (at the time of recording James was headed for the London Marathon in a few weeks, but the event has now been postponed for now to October). In 2010 James undertook Ride Across America and was hit by a petrol tanker suffering a contrecoup brain injury – he is now a campaigner for the use of bike helmets – which effectively saved his life.   Last year James became the oldest competitor and the oldest winner, in the history of the Oxford – Cambridge boat being twice as old as his crew mates and competitors and older than some of his crew mates dad's. I worked with James in the pursuit of this goal and it was one of the most challenging cases I've worked on, to problem solve and innovate in such unique ways. James did so through some trying personal circumstances which played out in the press.   In this conversation James and I discuss his early in drivers, becoming part of a crew with some of the highest achievers in sport Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent. Why he kept pushing towards goals after he retired from Olympic sport and his passions for public service and how through public policy he aspires to make the biggest difference to the people's health and well-being. I do believe there is a lesson in here about creating intensity about doing what we need to do to accomplish something. I also think there is a message about feeling the fears but rather than being paralysed by them – acting upon them. Happy listening, keep your distance and wash your hands folks! Show notes Steve and James discuss their long-standing relationship Honesty and being unafraid to be unpopular James's return to high level sport and The Boat Race James required a bespoke recovery programme that enabled him to come back stronger The triple whammy of ultra-endurance endeavours, starvation on The Island and being 45! Any reputation James had disappeared rapidly at the 5K ergo Earning respect by beating Steve and Matthew There are different ways to skin a cat! James's physiology Being the best at everything that takes no natural talent     Defending titles and building on success. “Anyone can win once” Switching sides and doing the double The part vanity has to play in winning or losing Pressure Setting extraordinary goals The challenges full time athletes face! Motivating other people, being a burden, enjoying sport and rewarding yourself Relationships, perspectives and differences Swapping lycra for goretex or a gown at Cambridge and the binary nature of winning and losing Strictly what's the worst that could happen?! Do not show weakness. Do not show the opposition you are tired. Showing vulnerability Don't let them see you being sick Winning by a second or 4, break the world record…no?! Drop the flowers and don't cry Politics and influencing policy and behaviours   Links James on Twitter https://twitter.com/jamescracknell An Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jamescracknell/  Supporting Champions on Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Steve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steve Supporting Champions on Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/ A reminder if you're keen to pre-register for the next wave of Graduate Membership enrolments then you can do so at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/membership/ If you're looking for some coaching support or some virtual team development help to support you to get to the next level in work, life or sport then take a look at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/coaching-mentoring/ or drop us a note at enquiries@supportingchampions.co.uk then you can sign up for a free consultation to explore which package is right for you.

This podcast is an interview with James Cracknell of the Enfield Dispatch. James started the Dispatch about a year ago as a community newspaper in Enfield and here we ask him how it started, how it has developed and what he hopes for the future. We also talk about the importance of community newspapers and social networks for information and engagement in the 21st century. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/globalnet21/message

In this episode of RunPod, Jenni chats with someone who is the ultimate endurance athlete. He’s fit, fast and focused. Running is also not his first sport. James Cracknell is known best for rowing however his skills as a runner are mighty impressive. He chats about festive fitness and running on Christmas Day as well as revealing which other non-runner Olympian is a pretty nifty sprinter. James also has some top tips for anyone keen to start out on a running journey, or improve and last the distance....although there is one interesting piece of advice that he dishes out which actually you may never have the guts to try!!! What is it?! Listen to find out. It’s a fascinating episode-and you’ll be completely in awe of James’ commitment to training. Enjoy.

This podcast is an interview with James Cracknell of the Enfield Dispatch. James started the Dispatch about a year ago as a community newspaper in Enfield and here we ask him how it started, how it has developed and what he hopes for the future. We also talk about the importance of community newspapers and social networks for information and engagement in the 21st century --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/globalnet21/message

Neil Chugani was a coxswain and a good one too. He coxed the Oxford crew to success in the boat race in 1991, he was World Champion in the coxed pairs in 2001, where I met Neil for the first time as Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell went for the double, double, both the coxed pairs followed by coxless pairs world championship finals in the space of two hours – a story I feature in my book How to Support a Champion. Neil shares the insight behind successfully leading, coaching, supporting a crew from within a boat and offers some perceptive advice about the dynamics that he had to manage in a unique role where he is in it, he is involved but not pulling on an oar. Neil has also held a number of prominent leadership positions, at BBC, Sky Broadcasting, a board member of UK Sport, interim CEO of British Rowing, Steward at Henley Royal Regatta and currently Chief Financial officer for Google in Europe Middle East and Africa. So what Neil hasn't experienced about leadership in sports and business is probably not worth knowing about. What you will hear and what particularly stood out from this interview though is the level of thought, intentionality and consideration that Neil demonstrated in his views and actions, I wonder if this has developed through the roles he has held and the experiences he has had, or whether the wisdom he carries is the reason he has led at the very top.   Show notes The physical requirements of a coxswain, personal characteristics and waterman ship How do you learn to be a cox? Cox heart rates, decision making and keeping a cool calm head The Double-Double 2001 -managing Matthew Pinsent & James Cracknell and balancing the events Neil's two careers, one in rowing and the second in finance ….. and technology Sporting applications into business for Neil are clarity of thought and, clarity of purpose and review of performance relative to intent The myriad of individual objectives in business makes it difficult to create alignment between people in business which differs from a sporting world Leadership roles in business and decision making Decision making at the board level, understanding the perspectives of others, diversity Management of decision making, balancing opportunities versus risk: focussing on the climate rather than the weather Henley Royal Regatta – changes reflecting the nature of the sport today, live streaming etc Self-belief: belief in your own potential If you want to follow Neil you can do so on Twitter and Instagram at https://twitter.com/neilchugani https://www.instagram.com/neilchugani Supporting Champions on Twitter www.twitter.com/support_champs Steve Ingham on Twitter www.twitter.com/ingham_steve Supporting Champions on Linkedin, www.linkedin.com/company/supporting-champions Instagram https://www.instagram.com/supportingchampions/ A reminder if you're keen to pre-register for the next wave of Graduate Membership enrolments then you can do so at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/membership/ If you're looking for some coaching support or some virtual team development help to support you to get to the next level in work, life or sport then take a look at https://supportingchampions.co.uk/coaching-mentoring/ or drop us a note at enquiries@supportingchampions.co.uk then you can sign up for a free consultation to explore which package is right for you.

Welcome to the spring season of the Ready, Row! USA podcast, as we continue weekly broadcasts featuring the best of US rowing news, gadgets & gear from our sources across the country. Ready, Row! USA is part of the international RowingChat network. You can subscribe to receive notifications of upcoming shows, send in news tips, and join our community by visiting the website. I am your host and producer, Charlotte Pierce. With us today are correspondents Mark Wilson, of All American Rowing Camp in DeLand, Florida and Ellen Minzner, US Rowing Para High-Performance Director and coach at Community Rowing in Boston. Artist and CRI sculler Nancy Diessner is our technical guru for this episode. Thanks, Nancy! SPONSORS: RowTours - international rowing adventures & activities for non-rowing spouses too! JustStrong - stylish, technical athletic gear for women; use REBCAROE19 for 10% off. PRODUCTION CREDITS: Host/Producer: Charlotte Pierce, Pierce Press Panelist: Mark Wilson, All American Rowing Camp Panelist: Ellen Minzner, US Rowing Para HP Director and CRI Director of Inclusion & Advocacy Stage Manager: Nancy Diessner, sculler & artist  Executive Producer: Rebecca Caroe, Rowing Chat Overheard at a regatta, courtesy of Masters Rowing International member Richard Stout: Master's G: How old are you? Master's AA: 25 Master's G: I have underwear older than that! NEWS HIGHLIGHTS Ellen Minzner: Community Rowing, Boston (CRI) was named a US Para National Team Training Center last week. One of the first major events is a Paralympic Identification and Development Camp May 31-June 4. Ellen Minzner was appointed US Rowing Para High-Performance Director, and Shelagh Donohoe was appointed coach of the US PR3 4+. Donohoe assisted the silver medal PR3 4+ crews of 2014, 2015, and 2016 and is currently the Head Coach at URI. She won a silver medal in the Barcelona Olympic Games in the Women’s 4- in 1992. Mark Wilson: Listener Poll (respond in comments): What is your favorite race to be a participant and spectator? What are your thoughts about 2K vs 1K for masters? Dexter Reservoir Regatta, Eugene OR hosted 28 clubs and over 500 entries - 2000m for most and 1000m for masters. Do masters want 2K (see above)? See also Covered Bridge Regatta. Never Too Old to Race: The Boat Race 165th running for men and 74th for women was just held in Oxford/Cambridge, UK (since 1829). Heads up, masters: The oldest competitor was James Cracknell, age 46. Granted, he is a double Olympian, has rowed across the Atlantic and biked across the USA - not your normal 46-year-old! Spring Training and Safety Everyone wants to get out and get miles, but we need to live to row another day. Watch for flooding, cold temps, rusty skills, spring thunderstorms, newbie rowers, new hazards in the water. Be careful, in control, and aware of your surroundings. Once training, pick some goal events. Think about which ones are the most important to you and how to train for those two or three events through early or less important races. Fewer, quality miles are better than more mediocre miles. Vince Lombardi didn’t say “Practice makes perfect.” He did say, “Perfect Practice Makes Perfect!” Good words to live by. Use your technology in a positive way. Not only to log total meters but also the number of strokes, the rate, time rowed, and time NOT rowing. Distance per stroke (DPS) is a good measure of where you stand this time of year. CLUB & PROGRAM NEWS ROWING NEWS SUBMISSION FORM ELLEN MINZNER LINKS US ROWING PARALYMPIC TRAINING CENTER Community Rowing, Inc. MARK WILSON LINKS: ALL-AMERICAN ROWING CAMP SHOW LINKS: ROWING CHAT ROWING NEWS SUBMISSION FORM NE/MID-ATLANTIC MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS US ROWING

Host Si Emmett talks with Simon Tyler about his Simple Note "ACT - Attitude Change Time?", having observed the use of attitude with rower James Cracknell and golfer Rory McIlroy. From this Simon talks about the three elements that underpin the power of attitude for anyone.

Martin Cross needs little introduction - a lifetime student of the sport he is a multiple Olympian,  record holder for the longest time spent on the GB Rowing team (18 years in case you're interested) and now commentates for  FISA at the World Rowing regattas.  We discuss the Boat Race, the challenges facing the Olympic Rowing Programme, James Cracknell at Cambridge and two hilarious anecdotes in the same style of Martin's book, Olympic Obsession.  Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and background in rowing 03:00 Pete Wells - choosing to row like Keith Moon 04:00 Olympic gender equality 07:00 Diversification in the Olympics - Indoor or Coastal rowing by 2028 12:00 Inclusivity for World Rowing - rowing is making fantastic strides in Paralympic Sport 21:00 James Cracknell at Cambridge 27:00 Boat Race Sponsorship ends this year - the Topolski Foundation 35:00 British National Championships - Strategy is driven by Andy Parkinson 46:00 The British Rowing change in performance director and chief coach is very different from Sir David Tanner.  The waty coaches can relate to their athletes has changed - there are higher expectations about how you will be treated in sport. 50:00 Retention in the British squad is a massive issue 52:00 Employment law and sport - and the two most powerful interviews Martin wrote about Alex Partridge and Caroline Lind 56:00 World championships hot crews to watch for 2019 1:03:00 Steve Redgrave in China.  China has been the graveyard of so many coaches. The Anecdote - rowing in Sabaudia.

“You become what you believe about yourself.” Jean Pierre De Villiers shares his lessons on achieving Peak Performance. Interviewed by Stephanie Webster Urban Health Method Jean-Pierre De Villiers is a Peak Performance Coach, International Speaker, and best selling Author. Jean-Pierre, or JP as he is known, teaches people how to become the best version of themselves so they can have more energy, confidence, freedom, and success to genuinely live an extraordinary life. He is a former professional cyclist, Thai boxer, Ironman triathlete, and endurance athlete. As a peak performance coach, he works with Celebrities, CEO’s, Olympic athletes and other influential men and women, who demand more from their lives including James Cracknell (double Olympic gold medalist), Sam Claflin (Actor and A-list Celebrity) and Krishnendu Majumdar (Award-winning film Director and Producer). His website is www.jeanpierredevilliers.com If you want to Get in Shape, Get Healthy and Get Happy, call us for a confidential consultation - Stephanie Webster Urban Health Method. 07500 356356 (WhatsApp) hello@urbanhealthmethod.com urbanhealthmethod.com CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR PODCAST:https://www.patreon.com/urbanhealth

Tim Foster MBE is an Olympic Gold medalist, winning Gold in the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in the Men's Coxless Four, alongside Matthew Pinsent, James Cracknell and Sir Steve Redgrave. In this fascinating and compelling interview Tim describes what it took to become an Olympic Champion and how that experience shaped his future and his perspective on training, coaching and performing. Crucially, Tim explains what people who are seeking to achieve greatness in cycling can learn from rowing and other sports. This episode will inspire you to take your training to the next level. The 'Gold Fever' documentary referred to in this interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j945HEVLV7M    

This week I’m returning to the Legends of British Triathlon with another guest who was very prominent in the triathlon scene back in the mid to late 80’s.  Bernie Shrosbree started out in the Royal Marines and began his sporting career as a runner, then a cross country skier and biathlete.  A silly military bet saw him participating in his first triathlon in 1982 and Bernie quickly showed some talent at the sport, becaming overall British Triathlon champion in 1989.  Following this and his retirement from the military, he enjoyed a successful career as a fitness coach and mentor working with some very high profile athletes in a number of sports from Motor Rallying, Formula 1, Rowing and Mountain Biking.  Even though he has just turned 60 he retains a passion for the outdoors and the mountain life.  Later this year he is participating in the world famous swim-run event OTILLO with his daughter.  In this great conversation you’ll hear Bernie and I discuss a lot of topics so pay attention as we chat about: Taking part in forerunner of Arch to Arc Being a failed athlete (aka triathlete) Arthur Lydiard and his influence on Bernie’s athletic career Why a Norwegian skier told him “you look like you are skiing with your poles up your arse” Working with Colin McRae, Carlos Sainz, Jenson Button, James Cracknell and Jurgen Grobler Adapting to different cultures to become a better coach Why you should focus on yourself and not what others do, to improve as an athlete Technology and why it does Bernie’s head in Want to be a better older athlete? Hit the gym. Efficiency and why it’s the key to better performance For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. 

Tell us what you like or dislike about this episode!! Be honest, we don't bite!Jean-Pierre, or JP as he is known, teaches people how to become the best version of themselves so they can have more energy, confidence, freedom and success to genuinely live an extraordinary life.JP captivates audiences internationally, speaking about his passion for living life to the fullest, teaching people how to become extraordinary in all areas of life. JP has almost two decades of experience in personal coaching and high performance; he also runs events, retreats and challenges around the world.He is a former professional cyclist, Thai boxer, Ironman triathlete and endurance athlete. As a peak performance coach , he works with Celebrities, CEO's, Olympic athletes and other influential men and women, who demand more from their lives including James Cracknell (double Olympic gold medalist), Sam Claflin (Actor and A-list Celebrity) and Krishnendu Majumdar (Award winning film Director and Producer).Jean-Pierre works with people who want to maximize their potential, providing them with the strategies to build and maintain a peak performance body and mind.As well as speaking internationally, Jean-Pierre regularly contributes to publications and features in the media. He is the author of 77 Ways to Reshape Your Life, The Principles of Peak Performance, How To Create Your Extraordinary Life, and Unleashing the C's in Success.Jean-Pierre was has been nominated as Health Coach of the year, was selected as one of the top 50 most inspiring people in London and has had the honour of speaking in front of the Abu Dhabi Royal family.JP is a speaker for Success Resources, the No.1 events promotion company in the world, and as a representative for the No.1 Success Coach in the world, Tony Robbins. He runs Tony's signature “Unleash The Power Within” preview events across Europe as a Senior Leader.JP's brand also includes personal development products and courses as well as a jewellery collection which he created with his partner, Designer Julia Cameron. It was created to remind people to practice gratitude every day. The campaign includes contributing 10% of all sales to charitable causes.“JP is a very impressive man.” – ‘The 9.4 Billion Dollar man' Jay Abraham (World's No.1 Sales and Marketing Strategist)—Thanks for watching!SUBSCRIBE NOW FOR MORE TIPS—WebsiteInstagramTik TokFacebookTwitterLinkedIn—LISTEN TO THE PODCAST!SpotifyApple—Who Is Matt Haycox? - Click for BADASS TrailerAs an entrepreneur, investor, funding expert and mentor who has been building and growing businesses for both myself and my clients for more than 20 years, my fundamental principles are suitable for all industries and businesses of all stages and size.I'm constantly involved in funding and advising multiple business ventures and successful entrepreneurs.My goal is to help YOU achieve YOUR financial success! I know how to spot and nurture great business opportunities and as someone who has ‘been there and got the t-shirt' many times, overall strategies and advice are honest, tangible and grounded in reality.

Welcome to SPACE! Mum and Stacey are exploring strange new worlds and civilisations in this episode.  Ok, well maybe they're going to the Moon and once around Uranus.  Mum talks about animals in Space, including the first living thing to leave our atmosphere.  There is also a new "Guess Who Isn't Coming To Dinner" where she describes a very well known celebrity.  Stacey updates us on James Cracknell's apple bobbing world record and finds out from Paul Csomo (Varmints Podcast) what Space smells like.  We also have Space facts from This, That and The Other Podcast.  Sean from In Poor Taste Podcast has an amazing piece about how rockets get into orbit.  Kipper is here to talk about Cat Radio and Space lasers.  He also has some wise words that we can all relate to.  Spocklight Podcast have a fun fact all about Star Trek.  In unrelated news, a man has a spoon stuck in his oesophagus FOR A WHOLE YEAR!   In this episode Mum's Cabana boy is played by the incredible Montrose Monkington III, with additional thanks to Nathan Spavold of What Were They Thinking? Podcast.   And a big thank you to John for helping Mum with the research after her WiFi was struck by lightning.   Find us on Twitter on @RoughGiraffePod, Instagram @RoughGiraffePodcast, and Facebook (search for Rough Giraffe).  Email us at roughgiraffepodcast@gmail.com   Rough Giraffe is a co-founder and proud member of Brit Pod Scene.  This is a network and podcast highlighting independent British podcasts. britpodscene.com.  Come join the discussion on Facebook.   We use a bit of music: "Android Sock Hop" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Bev Turner discovered she was pregnant as her husband James Cracknell lay stricken in hospital with a life-threatening brain injury. She joins Rich and Steve to reveal how she learned the importance of parents sticking together - and why the arrival of kids shouldn't mean the end of your love life For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

We return to the treasure trove of science and technology news, and as always there are some great goodies. This week we discover Uber's flying cars, NASA's space chainmail, scientific proof that humans are the best at throwing, the slight madness of James Cracknell, strange things on Tinder, fruit juice in Russia, Australian exposé shockers, robot dogs, the weird world of LEGO and Artificially Intelligent anime phone girlfriends. Naturally those suggestive gems lead us off into some truly surreal and silly directions, but that's an everyday thing here at The Geek Show. #News #Technology #Science #Movies #Anime #VideoGames #Surreal #Comedy #Improvisation #Japan #Australia #Russia #TheGeekShow

Hockey writer and podcast host Sean McIndoe previews the #NHL season with Asmir, and former Olympic rower James Cracknell is running his fifth London Marathon this year; he tells Asmir what motivates him.

Dr Ed Coats is a Specialist Registrar/Fellow in Reproductive Medicine in Nottingham, UK but is also an incredibly seasoned adventurer and explorer. As part of a 5 part TV Documentary series for the BBC entitled 'On Thin Ice' he raced to the South Pole with James Cracknell and Ben Fogle. Prior to this he represented Great Britain as a track and field decathlete and also embarked on an epic '30 at 30' challenge which saw him participate in a host of extreme athletic events over the course of a year. Dr Coats has also appeared on the TV documentary 'North Pole Ice Airport' leading a ski expedition to the North Pole and has also led a series called 'Extreme Classroom' taking children with challenging behavior to engaging learning environments including walking in Africa as part of the 'Hottest Classroom On Earth' episode.  On this episode we discuss what drives him to pursue such activities as a complement to his career in medicine and how to deal with adversity both in the hostile environments of the Antarctic and in day to day medical practice.    If you enjoyed this episode please ‘Subscribe‘ on iTunes or Stitcher.   Enjoy! Selected Show Notes:   Dr Ed Coats - Personal Page  Doctor In The House - TV Series. Scott of The Antarctic - Movie 1948. Mark Pollack - Northern Irish Adventurer.   European Working Time Directive (EWTD) The Extreme Classroom The No Asshole Rule by Robert Sutton.  Twitter: @EdCoats  

We speak to Kate Carter about the brilliant Wings for Life World Run, you rock your Marathon Talk kit around the World, the Jabra Podium is stacked, and Martin speaks to James Ruskin about the City of London Mile. Boy on the Run is back, Ellie Greenwood looks forward to Comrades and Training Talk is all about the why.

Jeff Browning survives and wins the 100imile Ultrafijord. Michelle Yates tells us all about pregnancy and running and James Cracknell and Elisabit Barnes 'PB' at London in prep for future ultras. The News, a Blog, Up and Coming Races and Speed 'Golf' Karl is joining me as co-host.

We saw some cracking racing at the 35th anniversary of the Virgin Money London Marathon including surprise winners in both the men's and the women's races. Paula said farewell. Tony ran London and brings us his Trials from the race, with Emu. We speak to Ben Pochee about the 'Night of the 10,000's' and legendary double Olympian rowing champion and adventurer, James Cracknell talks about his marathon. You Rate Your Run, there is a brilliant Jabra Podium and Training Talk looks at post race week things to do (or not).    

James Cracknell gives us an insight into the mind of an Olympian and talented athlete who knows how to push to the limit. Karl Egloff gives us a full in-depth interview about his childhood, upbringing and how he conquered Aconcagua. Ruby Muir had a troubled 2014 but turned it all around at Tarawera. The News, a Blog, Up & Coming Races and Talk Training we discuss final prep for MDS.

James Cracknell is a former Olympic rowing champion who has performed astonishing feats of endurance from the Sahara to Antarctica. But his toughest challenge has come by accident, not design. Two years ago his skull was smashed by a truck as he cycled across America. Miraculously he survived and his body healed, but his brain suffered significant damage. How has he responded to a test which changed his personality and his life?

This week, the final round of test events have been taking place at the Olympic Park in Stratford. At the Riverside Arena, the Great Britain men and women's hockey teams have been in action, in a tournament which will determine the final Team GB squads. 5 Live's Richard Bacon spoke to Olympic hopeful Rob Moore at the event. Olympian Gail Emms speaks to her former mixed doubles partner Nathan Robertson who looks set to miss out on his bid for London 2012. Radio 4's Peter White follows the success and failures of the teenagers who helped secure London's bid in 2005. Team GB swimmer and double world champion Liam Tancock tells BBC Leicester about why good coaches are vital to success. US wheelchair racer and 5,000 metres world champion Amanda McGrory on going for gold in the London Paralympics. While comedian Patrick Kielty and former Olympian rower James Cracknell discussed how their plans to run with the Olympic torch are shaping up.

Libby Purves is joined by Olympian James Cracknell, actor and children's author Susannah Corbett, lawyer Nick Freeman aka Mr Loophole and chef Gennaro Contaldo. James Cracknell is the two time Olympic gold medallist and six time World Champion rower. Now turned adventurer, he can be seen in the new series The World's Toughest Expeditions in which he takes on some of the most arduous expeditions in history. These endeavours range from tracing the steps of Colonel Fawcett's infamous 1925 expedition to the Amazonian jungle to David Livingstone's 1853 journey across Southern Africa in which James takes on the same Zambezi rapids. The World's Toughest Expeditions with James Cracknell is on Discovery Channel. Actor and children's author Susannah Corbett is the daughter of the late actor Harry H Corbett, of Steptoe and Son fame. Susannah has written a biography of his life, 'The Front Legs of the Cow' which tells of how he rose from the slums of Manchester to become one of the best known television stars of his generation. 'The Front Legs of the Cow' is published by The History Press. Nick Freeman is a criminal defence lawyer. Known as Mr Loophole, he uses legal technicalities to get his clients acquitted for driving offences - hence his moniker. His clients have included Sir Alex Ferguson, David Beckham, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Katie Price and Jimmy Carr. His book, 'The Art of the Loophole Making The Law Work For You' is published by Hodder and Stoughton. Gennaro Contaldo is a chef who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking. He is currently appearing in the BBC2 series Two Greedy Italians Eat Italy alongside his friend Antonio Carluccio. In the series the two men explore Italy in search of people, produce and tradition. There is a book to accompany the series published by Quadrille Publishing. Two Greedy Italians is on BBC Two. Producer: Paula McGinley.

In this edition, Olympic gold medallists Darren Campbell and James Cracknell discuss the role of food supplements in athlete's training regimes and the benefits and the risks they offer. Teenage cycling sensation Laura Trott reflects on the two gold medals she brought back from the recent World Track Cycling Championships in Melbourne and looks ahead to this summer's Games in London. Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, journalist and former Olympian Matthew Syed and author Helen Jefferson Lenskyj discuss the ancient Games with Ernie Rea on Radio 4’s Beyond Belief and we catch up with fencer Richard Kruse who is set to compete in his third Olympic Games, having just secured his place on team GB for London 2012. Plus the first broadcast interview with talented young sprinter Delano Williams from the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. Four months ago the 18 year old didn't have a British passport but could be pulling on a GB vest for the London Olympics this summer.

James Cracknell: His Life Changing Accident

Episode 100 Ironman Talkwww.ironmantalk.comThis weeks news The first 100 shows!!! Ironman NZ results.  Camp Kia KahaClick here to get all the info you need about the best camp next year! Let the good times roll! This Weeks DiscussionWe've reached the 100th episode and we're amazed how big the community has gotten. But because we want to make it a bigger! So what do you think we can do to grow the community?If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.Age Grouper of the WeekPeter Tinholt sent through this weeks amazing story about Tony Jackson: We were at the finish line till the end.  Here we heard about Tony Jackson.  Tony is one of two people to have competed in all 24 Ironman NZ races.  This year was extra special though.  We heard that Tony was diagnosed with Brain Cancer in December and was operated on.  He was given 13 weeks!  To this apparently he responded that is not enough time.  On Thursday he had chemo and on Saturday he completed his 24th Ironman NZ, with his wife by his side who also did the event.  Tony competed the Ironman in 16.10 in the 60-65 Age Group.Last night at the prize giving Tony was presented with an award in the memory of an Ironman athlete who died 10 years ago while preparing for Ironman as the person who most embodied the spirit of Ironman.  Tony received a standing ovation.This guy was so inspiring and courageous that in my mind no one deserves to be age grouper of the week more than Tony.I'll be back next year!  I hope Tony will also be there to make it 25 straight. High 5 Hywel Davies, you try say it, sent through this weeks High 5: Ironman Training Mojo. He gives some great insight into ways to keep motivated in our tough sport. Website of the WeekEx-British rower James Cracknell completed a challenge to row the English Channel (the bit of sea just over 20 miles wide between England and France), cycle from the French coast to Spain and down to Gibraltor and then swim the 12 or so miles across to Africa. Check out his website and feel free to donate. Here’s the website: www.sportrelief.com/cracknellCoach’s CornerWe both go over our training programs for the next period leading into Roth. Hopefully it will give you some insight into what we do.  This Weeks Websites Ironman NZ movie on youtube, Frederik Van Lierde’s website, www.sportrelief.com/cracknell,  US pro card, Aus pro card. Ironman Talk ring tone.