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This week we have three interviews about the Women's World Champs this weekend. First, we have pro athletes Carrie Lester and Laura Siddall and then we talk to age grouper Jo Coombe to get the age group perspective. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As.
From a devastating bike crash to a triumphant win at Patagonman, Laura Siddall, known to many as Sid, is a prime example of determination and resilience. Transitioning from the corporate grind in Australia, she embraced the rigorous demands of professional triathlon—a sport she leaped into at age 29 and quickly dominated at the amateur level before moving into the professional ranks. Sid shares the challenges she faced early in her professional career, including securing sponsorships and adapting to the intense competitive environment. She delves into her experience with injuries, particularly a serious bike crash in Brazil that resulted in a brain bleed. She describes the intense recovery process, emphasizing the mental challenges that accompanied her physical recovery: the unexpected emotional toll and the difficulty of regaining her pre-accident form. Despite the setbacks, Sid managed to return to competition, participating in the Ironman World Championship in Kona and later winning the Patagonman—an event known for its extreme conditions, ranging from a frigid swim to a grueling, self-supported run. She emphasizes the crucial role of rest and recovery in her career, especially post-accident, highlighting how the Lever Movement system was pivotal during her injury rehabilitation. It has since become a key component of her training for enhancing performance and refining technique. Sid's story is a reminder of how professional athletes go through complexities of recovery and competition, highlighting the realities of professional sports and the mental and physical strength required to succeed in the long run. Quotes “There's this huge transition from an amateur to professional. And you kind of get caught up initially into like, ‘I've got to get results. I've got to get sponsors. How am I going to survive?' Well, actually, just put your head down. Adjust to the training, adjust to that kind of a new life, and the results hopefully will come and then you can get your name out and then you can start approaching for sponsorship and support.” (10:47 | Laura Siddall) “When I turned professional, I had no plan of what I would achieve. I just wanted to think, ‘Okay, if I give it my full 100% attention, how good can I be for myself?' And I would say it's definitely been up and down. Life sport is, you know, the highs are high, the lows are lows. It's also what makes the highs sweeter, so to speak, when you've kind of got those lows. It's all relative. It's sports. It's not a critical industry of the world, so to speak. We're very lucky to get to do or to choose to follow our passion. (12:17 | Laura Siddall) “People ask me now, ‘Are you fully recovered? Are you back?' Like, ‘Yeah, I'm back training and racing,' but I don't think you ever return to who you were before a big accident. You can still be good, but it's just a different person, different way.” (15:16 | Laura Siddall) “I don't particularly enjoy running on the treadmill, but having a lever system just makes it a whole different experience.” (47:31 | Laura Siddall) Links Connect with Laura Siddal: https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ https://www.instagram.com/levermovement/ https://www.instagram.com/bradmiles/ https://levermovement.com/ Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
This week, we're joined by Laura Siddall, for a game of "Ask the Brit," plus:We All Have Tall Poppy SyndromeT100 BreakdownBeing Universally UnlikableBike Packing 101Book Your Taupo Accommodations NowEven Kelly Has Sentimental Race SwagRegister for the Feisty Summer STRONG Course: https://www.womensperformance.com/strong Leave us a Voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/ifwewereriding Follow us on Instagram:@feistytriathlon Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support "If We Were Riding" Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code RIDING at Aminoco.com/RIDING to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers!MOTTIV: Get two months of full premium access with the code FEISTY at mymottiv.com Pillar Performance: Use the code FEISTY for 15% off your first purchase at thefeed.com/PILLAR. If you are outside the US use the same code, FEISTY at pillarperformance.shop. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
As the YogiTriathlete podcast enters into its 8th year of broadcasting, we want to have a pause and thank each one of you for tuning in and supporting the show. We have seen many meaningful conversations unfold on this channel over the years, and we have no plans of stopping soon. Here's to an incredible year ahead for all. Thank you for listening to this episode. In Gratitude - Jess and BJ ***** Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall shares the mic with Jess and BJ today to smackdown her amazing win at Patagonman Xtreme Tri. Not only did she take the women's win, but she was second overall. Another example that women are truly thriving within the extreme triathlon world. So much has shifted since Laura raced her first Ironman as an age grouper in 2009, in the sport and her life, but what has stayed the same is her ability to grasp the W on race day. This conversation concludes an intense year of life for Laura, having begun with a terrible biking accident and then coming out on top at the bottom of the earth just last month. This conversation is a blast, we hope you enjoy the show. In this episode: - Pro-triathlete nomad lifestyle - Working with Lawrence VanLingen - Turning the corner on injury - The triathlon at the end be of the world - Team aspect for Xtreme Tri - Race breakdown - Water temperature report: "It's really F(&$ing Cold" - How she stayed warm - Women level the playing field at Xtreme Tri events - Overthinking never gets us anywhere - When all can do is nothing, what do you do? - Knitting stress - Blessings - Ironman World Championship - Nice, France 2024
For our Boxing Day episode, we're delighted to be able to bring you a chat with Laura (Sid) Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose. Sid and Sonia discuss their experiences participating in the extreme triathlons Patagonman and Fodaxman. An inspirational discussion during which they both share their motivations for taking on these challenging races and the preparation involved. We hear about their experiences of both races, for Sonia as a participant at Fodaxman and as support crew for Sid doing the Patagonman. The unique challenges and atmosphere of both races, the unpredictable weather conditions and the stunning landscapes. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ FODAXMAN Extreme Triathlon at https://www.fodaxman.com.br/ PATAGONMAN Patagonia Xtreme Triathlon at https://www.patagonman.com/ Follow Laura Siddall on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ Follow Sonia Bracegirdle Moerloose on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sonia.kiwi/
This week we have Kona interviews with pro athletes Jocelyn McCauley, Laura Siddall and coach Rob Dallimore. We also have News, and Q&As.
Laura Siddall has been a professional triathlete since 2013. She is a multiple Ironman Champion and although she comes from Great Britain, she lives and trains abroad and has spend time in the USA, New Zealand and Spain. At the age of 42, Laura finished twice in the top ten at the Ironman World Championships in 2022. You'll hear:05:00 Laura talks through the tough time she has had since an accident during the bike leg of Ironman Brazil 2023, which resulted in a head injury. She doesn't remember what happened, and while she didn't break any bones, a CT scan showed she had a bleed on the brain. 11:00 Some of the side effects of the traumatic injury Laura sustained and how she has been dealing with those and why it's been so challenging. 15:00 Why saying to people 'I have a brain injury' is so hard. 26:00 Sharing her recovery journey Vs not sharing her recovery journey30:00 We talk about meeting for the first time and why Sid has a heart of gold and always does stuff for other people. 37:00 Some of the ways that I've been inspired to do adventures following the podcast. 39:00 Some of Sid's highlights of her career as a professional triathlete.42:00 How does Sid find life in Boulder?45:00 DNF and DNS48:00 Sid asks which have been the hardest interviews for me to do?50:00 How do we think triathlon has changed in the past decade?Find out more about this week's guest:Laura Siddall InstagramLaura Siddall websiteMOVE Charity websiteLike what you heard?Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons belowGET 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 becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Great to catch up with Laura Siddall - always insightful and inspiring.
What parallels are there between sport and business, and what can we learn from them? Laura Siddall returns to Helping Organisations Thrive to discuss what parallels she has experienced throughout her life in both corporate positions and now as a professional athlete. Laura highlights how there is a focus on rest, recovery, sleep and nutrition in sport, as these are factors widely known to sustainably improve performance. Although these “tools" have the potential to be highly transferable in enhancing performance in a corporate setting, prioritisation of these aspects is limited. Laura goes on to discuss various other parallels she has found, and what we can learn from them, from receiving feedback on a regular basis, to ensuring a common goal resonates throughout a team. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJRhcSqk2JQ Connect with Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-siddall-120a51/ Website: https://laurasiddall.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmsiddall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ If you are looking for a Blueprint to help you and your business manage uncertainty, deal with failure and navigate change then reach out to Julian on the link below. https://calendly.com/julianroberts/45min https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com/
What does it look like to build a team that you really trust? And how do you do that when you can't possibly know everything, and you have to lead from a place of humility? We speak to iron distance triathlete Laura Siddall about the importance of building a team that can help you achieve to your best.Laura is a professional iron distance triathlete, but came to triathlon later than most, at an age when most professional athletes are retiring and has drawn her learnings from stints in the corporate world, and a year in the British army. She's been able to take learnings from those previous life stages and apply and combine them to form a team around her that resulted in her placing in the top 10 in two consecutive Ironman World Championships. She's immensely passionate about women in sport, and we speak to her about what it was like for her growing up with sport as just a hobby and how that can be different now for young women considering a career in sport.Go Do:Our go do this week is to go and think about who you need on your team, whether that's just the people around you in your personal life, or perhaps it's a work, school or sports team. We have three categories of people to think about: Supporters, Sharpeners, and Sharers. We've put a worksheet together to help you! Check out the show notes on our website to download it, and take time to fill it in. This will show you where you might have gaps in your team - so if you do have gaps, then have a think about who could fill those, and where you might go to find them.We'd love to see how you get on! So send us a pic of your completed sheets, you can drop us a DM or tag us on instagram or linkedin, or send us an email: hello@runalive.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“Don't die wondering” – the quote and value that Laura Siddall, professional triathlete, stands by to help drive her when making big decisions. How could incorporating this same value in your life impact the way you make decisions, whether they be personal, or business-related? Laura made a big leap from using sport as a hobby alongside her corporate job, to fully committing to sport, triathlon specifically, as her profession. Laura explains how she was excited to see where her limits may be within the sport when fully committing to it. Laura shares the obstacles, personal failures, and lessons that she encountered when making this leap and has ultimately learnt to not be fearful of what the result of a decision may be and to just try because you don't know what the outcome may be until you try. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MupScu8NMyM Connect with Laura: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-siddall-120a51/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ Website: https://laurasiddall.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lmsiddall Email: lmsid@yahoo.com Attention: high performing leaders How would you like to have clarity of purpose and unstoppable confidence to become an exceptional leader? Find out how the "Unlocking Leadership Potential" approach has helped successful leaders to become exceptional. If you are interested in becoming an exceptional leader, then do take some time to hear from Julian Roberts the founder of the "Unlocking Leadership Potential" approach by clicking this link: https://www.julianrobertsconsulting.com/welcome
In part two of this special interview, Bob Babbitt gives his thoughts on triathlon coverage, why long distance coverage doesn't engage with non triathlon fans, his work with the Challenges Athletes Foundation and his friendship with Poncho man. You'll hear 06:00 We talk about the coverage of long distance triathlon, because Bob tweeted after the Ironman St George World Championships: "Triathlon cannot be considered a big time sport until our big events receive rights fees. When that happens everything changes" The problem is that other sports TV pays to broadcast them, golf, Tour de France. At this point, Ironman pays for coverage. And for our sport to get where it needs to be, there needs to be money coming in. Maybe it's pay per view dollars. You aren't going to get terrestrial TV covering 140.6 miles. But it's stories that drive new people into triathlon. In terms of people just watching the pros, will someone pay for that? Will someone pay for 8, 9 10 hours on terrestrial television? 08:12 How does triathlon engage non-triathlon fans? 17:51 Why are people happy to watch a grand-slam tennis final that lasts for 4-5 hours? What is missing from triathlon in comparison? Why do people watch the TdF all day long? 22:42 Does it hurt Bob that triathlon and the athletes don't get the attention that he feels they should? 32:00 Bob talks about the Challenged Athletes Foundation and what it means to him to be and co-founder of it and still heavily involved in changing other people's lives. 35:45 Bob gets choked up when he talks about the friendship between Laura Siddall and Lauren Parker. 42:00 Who will fill Bob's boots with Breakfast with Bob? 43:20 We talk about poncho man Find out more about this week's guests Bob Babbitt https://twitter.com/bob_babbitt (Twitter) Bob Babbitt https://babbittville.com/ (website) https://www.challengedathletes.org/ (Challenged Athletes Foundation) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show Get 10% off sun cream and skin protection use the code insidetri at www.lifejacketskin.com You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
Welcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! On this episode we're joined by Pro Triathlete Laura "Sid" Siddall. We talk all about how she got into the sport, her thoughts on how triathlon has changed over the past few years, how she started using Bodyweight Support in her training, and why LEVER is now her third checked bag when she travels across the world! You can find out more about Laura on her website at https://laurasiddall.com/about/ and her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ Remember to subscribe and rate the LEVER Movement Podcast!
One of the benefits of podcasting is the evergreen inspiring content always available at our fingertips ... no matter where you are in your life or athletic journey. Recently I found myself flicking back through early shows of The Greg Bennett Show in my own endeavour to learn and find some extra inspiration from the amazing guests I've had the privilege to chat to these past few years. Dan Lorang joined me back in September 2021 on episode 91. Dan is one of the greatest endurance coaches on the planet. This episode was the most downloaded episodes in 2021 and is still in the top ten most downloaded to date. Dan's athletes have exceled and dominated. Notably, Jan Frodeno and his Ironman World Record, Anne Haug and her mind-boggling victory at Challenge Roth, Lucy Charles Barclay, and her Ironman 70.3 World title, and all his cyclists in the Bora Hansgrohe cycling team. What an absolute honor and privilege it is to have one of the greatest minds in the world of endurance sport join me for a chat. So, I've decided to run this episode again. In this episode, Dan is incredibly forthcoming with sharing his wisdom and his knowledge. Dan gives a quick recap of his journey of how he got to where he is, and then we discuss his athlete's performances in 2021 and get a little more specific on his coaching methodology. There is so much in this episode. Truly outstanding. Timestamps 0.0 - Introduction to show and advertising 5.30 - Introduction to Dan Lorang 6.00 - General chit-chat - Dan's performances - Dan is living his passion - Dan was determined to work in High-Performance sport - mentoring the younger coaches 9.00 - The Show – "What I'd like to do is do a quick recap of your journey and process to this point and then discuss your athlete's performances in 2021 and get a little more specific on your coaching methodology." 10.40 - Recapping Dan's Journey - finding his passion for sports science and coaching - his boss in engineering told him to go for it - Working with Anne Haag as his first athlete - The German U23 and National head Coach for Triathlon, now Bora Hansgrohe Head coach - Combining Data and psychology 18.50 - Managing time between coaching Triathletes, and the Bora Hansgrohe cycling team and his family - His athletes need a team around him 23.30 - 12 - rapid-fire quick answer questions 1. What is your favorite thing about your career? That I live my dream 2. What is your favorite book to read? Eleven rings from Phil Jackson 3. What motivates you to work hard? Athletes who are 100% committed 4. In the last five years, what new belief, behavior, or habit has most improved your life? Managing Failure 5. If your athlete could only train 10hrs a week, what would you have them do? Go have fun... you won't win anything 6. What are bad recommendations you hear in your profession or area of expertise? I don't like generalizations 7. What is one of the best or most worthwhile investments you've ever made (Could be an investment of money, time, energy, etc.)? Coaching athletes for free 8. What is one thing that annoys you the most? When people talk about things they have no clue about 9. On a scale of 1 to 10 how “cool” are you? "5" 10. If you were stranded on a tropical island what 2 things would you want with you? My phone 11. Which decade of music is the best? The 80s and 90's 32.10 - Athletes performances in 2021 33.10 - Lucy Charles-Barclay - How did this relationship start? When did you start working together? End of March 2021. What changes did you make to her program? Lucy absorbed the training very well - increasing her aerobic conditioning - "We need to build the base" with a polarized approach - The main goal was Kona - an altitude camp before St.George - Dan has developed Lucy as a Triathlete - Was Dan Surprised with Lucy's performance in IM 70.3 World Champs? 46.50 - Anne Haug – Roth (shame it was short due to road works... we will never know), 7.53.48 with a 31.36min win over Laura Siddall. 12 min lead off-bike over Langridge and Crowley, 2.43hr run. Thoughts on Anne's performance in Roth? Anne wasn't in a good place mentally before the race. What has changed with the training after 15 years? Anne did a 33min 10km road race last year. - She's a Ferrari - "we do a minimum amount of run training to optimize her performance" 54.45 - Jan Frodeno - 9 years with Jan - A target on his back - Collins Cup – fastest overall (20 sec in front of Gustav)? The decision not to race 70.3 World – A race between Gustav and Jan was missed. Tri-Battle Royale –– World Record – 7.35.39, Kona World Champion, Olympic Gold - How has the training changed over 9 years? Dan was surprised at Jan's low numbers when they started. What else is there for you and Jan? 1.06.00 - Collecting Data - What data - metabolic profile collecting at the beginning - Adaptation, Polarized (VO2 and base), Specific (Strength endurance), Race-specific - slowly increase, it's a step by step process over years - 1.12.40 - Retests in standardized training like an 8x 1km run - Dan doesn't like to stop training to test - he uses training to test and compare - You have to be honest with your athlete - You have to be careful in the words you choose 1.17.30 - Example of VO2 work - using hills for 8 x30 sec but build to 4 x 4min - what do you want to achieve and where is the athlete at the moment? How many times a week - 4-5 sessions split over the three sessions. The rest of the training is easy - VO2 max is NOT sprinting it's a controlled intensity 1.23.00 - Recovery - measuring using Heart Rate Variability and Sleep quality - each athlete is different and they can choose how they monitor - Glucose monitoring it can be interesting to watch 1.26.00 Conclude - Two questions 1. What is one tip you have for people on how to optimize their life? "Ask yourself, 'Are you happy doing what you're doing?" 2. If you could sit and have a coffee with any living person, who would it be and why? Phil Jackson, book eleven rings Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show And check out Dan Lorang Twitter: https://twitter.com/Danlorang Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danlorang/
Helen Murray from the Inside Tri Show and Joanne Murphy from Tri Talking Sport join together to bring you a special Ironman World Championship edition of the Tri Commute. This bonus episode features a live one hour recording with Kat Matthews, Ruth Astle, Laura Siddall, Fenella Langridge, Nikki Bartlett and Hilary Hughes following the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George, Utah which took place in May 2022 Check out www.insidetrishow.com and www.tritalkingsport.com for more information. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy
This is a special edition and bonus episode of Tri Talking Sport where Helen Murray, host of The Inside Tri Show and I collaborated on a special one-hour live show called the ' Tri Commute' on Friday 20th May, celebrating some of the fastest long-distance triathletes in the world! Our guests on the night were; Kat Matthews, Ruth Astle, Laura Siddall, Fenella Langridge, Nikki Bartlett and Hilary Hughes. This is a supercharged power hour of insight, inspiration, entertainment and great conversation all whilst having fun!
On this week's Triathlete Hour, we're talking to Sam Renouf, the CEO of the Pro Triathletes Organization. One big note: We had some tech difficulties while recording, between internet connectivity and traveling; we still managed to put together a great episode, but there is some volume differences between Sam and our host, Kelly. Please stick with us, it'll be worth it! Sam tells us how he got started in tri, why he took the CEO job, and what the PTO is doing to try and change the sport. And first, Laura Siddall is back from her 7th place finish at the Ironman World Championship for Sid Talks. We get the inside scoop from St George: Did her glass bowl make it home? And then we chat about the PTO's new Pro-Am format and look forward at the two big mid-distance regional championships this weekend. RELATED: PTO Tour Announces Two Majors, a Pro-Am, and Age-Group Races for 2022 Outside+ members can also watch the replay of the PTO Pro-Am here.
On this week's Triathlete Hour, we're talking to Sam Renouf, the CEO of the Pro Triathletes Organization. One big note: We had some tech difficulties while recording, between internet connectivity and traveling; we still managed to put together a great episode, but there is some volume differences between Sam and our host, Kelly. Please stick with us, it'll be worth it! Sam tells us how he got started in tri, why he took the CEO job, and what the PTO is doing to try and change the sport. And first, Laura Siddall is back from her 7th place finish at the Ironman World Championship for Sid Talks. We get the inside scoop from St George: Did her glass bowl make it home? And then we chat about the PTO's new Pro-Am format and look forward at the two big mid-distance regional championships this weekend. RELATED: PTO Tour Announces Two Majors, a Pro-Am, and Age-Group Races for 2022 Outside+ members can also watch the replay of the PTO Pro-Am here.
Becoming a Professional Triathlete & Ironman Champion was never the plan for Laura Siddall. After building a career as an Engineer, she found the sport of triathlon, and her new life's Motto - 'Don't Die Wondering.' Laura's curiosity shines through as she shares the ups and downs of her globe trotting lifestyle, with several candid stories that will make you stop what you're doing, and ask yourself "is this the path I should be taking?" A thoroughly enjoyable chat with 'Sid' and one that should get you excited for living life after listening. Go Say Hi to Laura at: WEBSITE: www.laurasiddall.com INSTAGRAM: @Imsid TWITTER: @Imsiddall
Welcome to the all St. George episode of the Triathlete Hour. Today we've got everything you need to know for the Ironman World Championship in St. George next weekend. Legendary world champion Mark Allen is here to break it all down. He talks to us about what goes through a champ's mind in the last two weeks before the big dance, how he thinks St. George will play out differently than Kona, and his very detailed background on all the top contenders. And first Laura Siddall gives us the inside look at final Worlds prep and her athlete take. We will try to bring you an on-the-ground show in St. George next week, but keep up on Triathlete with all the latest the first Ironman World Championship since 2019. Bookmark this page & here's everything you need: How to watch Pro previews: men's & women's races The pros' predictions for the race What spectators should know about the course How St. George will play out differently than Kona
Welcome to the all St. George episode of the Triathlete Hour. Today we've got everything you need to know for the Ironman World Championship in St. George next weekend. Legendary world champion Mark Allen is here to break it all down. He talks to us about what goes through a champ's mind in the last two weeks before the big dance, how he thinks St. George will play out differently than Kona, and his very detailed background on all the top contenders. And first Laura Siddall gives us the inside look at final Worlds prep and her athlete take. We will try to bring you an on-the-ground show in St. George next week, but keep up on Triathlete with all the latest the first Ironman World Championship since 2019. Bookmark this page & here's everything you need: How to watch Pro previews: men's & women's races The pros' predictions for the race What spectators should know about the course How St. George will play out differently than Kona
This week we're talking to the one and only, Anne Hed — yes of Hed Wheels. Anne talks to us about how when she started out racing triathlon, this guy at the bike shop gave her $100 for the Ironman Hawaii race entry. That guy was Steve Hed. She eventually won a car at a race and used it to fund the start of their company. A lot has changed since then. Anne had to takeover the business after Steve died unexpectedly in 2014. She's evolved and she's seen the sport evolve since those early days. How has it changed? And before we talk to Anne, Laura Siddall is back for Sid Talks from her St. George training camp. We get into the gossip about STG, how there's a new crop of stars to watch out for, and what we think could happen.
This week we're talking to the one and only, Anne Hed — yes of Hed Wheels. Anne talks to us about how when she started out racing triathlon, this guy at the bike shop gave her $100 for the Ironman Hawaii race entry. That guy was Steve Hed. She eventually won a car at a race and used it to fund the start of their company. A lot has changed since then. Anne had to takeover the business after Steve died unexpectedly in 2014. She's evolved and she's seen the sport evolve since those early days. How has it changed? And before we talk to Anne, Laura Siddall is back for Sid Talks from her St. George training camp. We get into the gossip about STG, how there's a new crop of stars to watch out for, and what we think could happen.
This week we're talking to USAT's Athlete of the Year, Minori Minagawa. We recorded this right after Minori's first pro race, the very tough Clash Miami. Unfortunately, she was one of the many women who were forced to DNF in those conditions; she couldn't even feel her hands or feet when she dropped out from overheating & dehydration! We talk about that race, what it's like jumping into the pro ranks this year, and how she went from first Olympic triathlon EVER during the pandemic to winning 70.3s to going pro—all in the last two years. What has that learning curve been like? And how's training in Ohio? But first, Sid Talks is back! Laura Siddall helps us recap the last two big weekends of racing: Miami, Lanzarote, and Sid's second place down in Chile. Racing season is really really here.
This week we're talking to USAT's Athlete of the Year, Minori Minagawa. We recorded this right after Minori's first pro race, the very tough Clash Miami. Unfortunately, she was one of the many women who were forced to DNF in those conditions; she couldn't even feel her hands or feet when she dropped out from overheating & dehydration! We talk about that race, what it's like jumping into the pro ranks this year, and how she went from first Olympic triathlon EVER during the pandemic to winning 70.3s to going pro—all in the last two years. What has that learning curve been like? And how's training in Ohio? But first, Sid Talks is back! Laura Siddall helps us recap the last two big weekends of racing: Miami, Lanzarote, and Sid's second place down in Chile. Racing season is really really here.
This week's episode is a deep and spiritual one with Olympian Joe Maloy. Joe is now the head of development at USA Triathlon and we talk about what that means, what it took for him to develop into an elite athlete & Olympian, and how he's trying to share those life lessons with others now — and how it's OK to not make that choice too. What does tri talent and junior development look like in the US? Check out some of his insights in: Who Makes a Good Pro Triathlete And first, Laura Siddall joins us to dissect the first big weekend of racing: the Couples Championship, Dubai 70.3, and what comes next this year.
This week's episode is a deep and spiritual one with Olympian Joe Maloy. Joe is now the head of development at USA Triathlon and we talk about what that means, what it took for him to develop into an elite athlete & Olympian, and how he's trying to share those life lessons with others now — and how it's OK to not make that choice too. What does tri talent and junior development look like in the US? Check out some of his insights in: Who Makes a Good Pro Triathlete And first, Laura Siddall joins us to dissect the first big weekend of racing: the Couples Championship, Dubai 70.3, and what comes next this year.
This week we talk to collegiate duo, Kira Gupta-Baltazar & Chelsea Burns. Kira is the women's collegiate national champ & Chelsea, a former pro herself, is the University of San Francisco coach. They tell us what collegiate NCAA triathlon is like and what it means for the women that triathlon finally hit the NCAA mark. RELATED: Is Triathlon Ready for the NCAA? And first Laura Siddall joins us for a news-focused Sid Talks. We try to answer the question: What role do triathletes have in world events and should races be canceled in Russia? Plus, the newest athletes of Bahrain 13. An update: After we recorded this, both Ironman and Challenge Family did cancel their races in Moscow and St. Petersburg scheduled for later this summer. This of course a changing news event, but the fundamental issues at the heart of it aren't going anywhere. More info: Challenge and Ironman Cancel Russia Events
This week we talk to collegiate duo, Kira Gupta-Baltazar & Chelsea Burns. Kira is the women's collegiate national champ & Chelsea, a former pro herself, is the University of San Francisco coach. They tell us what collegiate NCAA triathlon is like and what it means for the women that triathlon finally hit the NCAA mark. RELATED: Is Triathlon Ready for the NCAA? And first Laura Siddall joins us for a news-focused Sid Talks. We try to answer the question: What role do triathletes have in world events and should races be canceled in Russia? Plus, the newest athletes of Bahrain 13. An update: After we recorded this, both Ironman and Challenge Family did cancel their races in Moscow and St. Petersburg scheduled for later this summer. This of course a changing news event, but the fundamental issues at the heart of it aren't going anywhere. More info: Challenge and Ironman Cancel Russia Events
This week we have Laura Siddall on the show. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Website of the Week and Q&As.
In this episode: Spirulina is the name given to the extract of two species of blue green algae. Easy to cultivate and harvest, the plant is a remarkable source of nutrients and was once touted by NASA as the 'food of the future' and has even been grown in space for that purpose. Spirulina has gained popularity as a supplement as well and not just for nutrition but also for its purported effects on exercise performance. What does the science say and is this at long last a supplement that I can get behind? Plus, an entertaining and informative interview with British professional triathlete Laura Siddall. Laura didn't take the usual route to the pro ranks and despite her success remains grounded and very much active in giving back to anyone and everyone that she can. Segments: [09:11]- Spirulina supplements [25:00]- Laura Siddall Links
What's life really like for a professional triathlete? Do they just spend all of their time training, eating and sleeping? Helen heads to Girona to spend a week living with British professional Laura Siddall to get a unique insight into pro triathlon life. Plus Helen interviews former pro cyclist Christian Meier to find out why Girona has become such a hub for endurance athletes. You'll hear: 07:30 Start of the training audio diary with Laura Siddall and Helen as they take you behind the scenes of Laura's training programme for a few days 17:10 Helen joins in Laura's Sunday sessions - an 'easy run' and an 'easy' gravel ride. Helen's heart rate was sky high and she was struggling for a breather, while Sid was at conversational pace! 23:10 Helen heads to the 50m swimming pool in Girona where it's FULL of ITU athletes! 24:30 How many showers do professional triathletes have? And what's in a typical protein shake after a workout? 28:30 Laura encourages Helen to hire a road bike and do the famous Els Angels loop from Girona, while Laura herself heads out on a 5+hr ride. 43:54 Start of the interview with Christian Meier, a former professional cyclist from Canada who has been living in Girona since 2008. He explains why Girona has become so popular with endurance athletes. 47:45 "As much as we are blessed with good cycling route, the running is equally as good, if not even better. It's insane how many good athletes there are here. Way back when I first arrived, cycling didn't really exist here, but it's really exploded and the people here love to do their sports." 52:42 Christian talks about La Fabrica, the first boutique coffee shop in Girona which he co-founded with his wife, Amber. "It came about after the Tour de France in 2014, when I was at the peak of my physical level as a cyclist and it was about growing and having other interests and doing other things outside of cycling. It sure helped when it came to my retirement and the transition from professional cyclist to three businesses was pretty intense. The work load was very high, but I had a high tolerance to manage a high workload from being an athlete" 1:02:05 What is it about coffee and cyclists and triathletes? "It's the social side! 1:03:25 Christian talks about making the switch from life as a pro cyclist to life as a trail runner. "I just got hooked and started running more and more and got really inspired by that ultra running world. Cycling for a long time is interesting, like the multi-day bikepacking races. But this felt different. The ultra endurance running felt more natural, like purely a feat of human power." 1:10:00 Christian talks about Chance, the running brand apparel he has set up which is focussed on making a difference environmentally. 1:14:58 An update from Helen and Rich as they train for the https://beyondtheultimate.co.uk/ultra/the-highland-ultra-marathon-2021/#!/2022 (Highland Ultra, 125km 3 day event from Beyond the Ultimate). Find out more about this week's guests https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ (Laura Siddall) Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christianmmeier/ (Christian Meier) Instagram https://www.lafabricagirona.com/about-us (La Fabrica) coffee shop, Girona https://chancerunning.com/ (Chance Running) - running apparel from Christian Meier Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often...
This week we have a unique episode: In the summer of 2019, Steve O'Mara had a crash when a dog jumped out of a car at him while he was racing during a local triathlon, which led to an undiagnosed brain bleed and ultimately emergency brain surgery three months later. Steve's also our host's husband, so the two of them share all the details of what it's like for an athlete to work through those challenges, symptoms, and lessons they've learned. He talks about what it's like coming back from brain surgery, what things other athletes should be aware of, and how exercise can help with traumatic brain injuries. He also talks about hitting the Olympic standard in cross-country skiing this winter and earning a spot for Ireland to Beijing—and how that didn't quite work out either. And what's like to finally be riding back outside after two years. First, though, a quick chat with Laura Siddall, who was recently appointed to the Pro Triathletes Organization board.
This week we have a unique episode: In the summer of 2019, Steve O'Mara had a crash when a dog jumped out of a car at him while he was racing during a local triathlon, which led to an undiagnosed brain bleed and ultimately emergency brain surgery three months later. Steve's also our host's husband, so the two of them share all the details of what it's like for an athlete to work through those challenges, symptoms, and lessons they've learned. He talks about what it's like coming back from brain surgery, what things other athletes should be aware of, and how exercise can help with traumatic brain injuries. He also talks about hitting the Olympic standard in cross-country skiing this winter and earning a spot for Ireland to Beijing—and how that didn't quite work out either. And what's like to finally be riding back outside after two years. First, though, a quick chat with Laura Siddall, who was recently appointed to the Pro Triathletes Organization board.
Welcome to the Triathlete Hour, this week's episode is one we've all been waiting for: What is Kristian Blummenfelt's plan for next year?? The Olympic champ and Ironman world record holder talks to us from the south of Spain, where he's doing a training camp, about how he's going to do five Ironmans next year, how he thinks he can win both Ironman world championships in 202, and how it's really not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, of course, how did Norway become such a triathlon hotspot anyway? We promise if Kristian wasn't your favorite athlete before, he will be after this. And first Laura Siddall & I have a quick chat about how many Ironmans in a year we could pull off and if the sport's being redefined in real time. Referenced in the podcast: The Races We're Excited About in 2022 Will Four Superstars Break 7 Hours/8 Hours for the Iron-Distance?
Welcome to the Triathlete Hour, this week's episode is one we've all been waiting for: What is Kristian Blummenfelt's plan for next year?? The Olympic champ and Ironman world record holder talks to us from the south of Spain, where he's doing a training camp, about how he's going to do five Ironmans next year, how he thinks he can win both Ironman world championships in 202, and how it's really not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, of course, how did Norway become such a triathlon hotspot anyway? We promise if Kristian wasn't your favorite athlete before, he will be after this. And first Laura Siddall & I have a quick chat about how many Ironmans in a year we could pull off and if the sport's being redefined in real time. Referenced in the podcast: The Races We're Excited About in 2022 Will Four Superstars Break 7 Hours/8 Hours for the Iron-Distance?
After a long holiday break, we're back with the Triathlete Hour—and we have a great first show of 2022 for you. Rocky Harris, the CEO of USA Triathlon, is talking with us about how he got into the sport after he caught a bug—an actual bug not a metaphorical bug—on vacation. And why he left ASU to take the USAT job because of the potential he saw and what he thought could improve in the triathlon community he loved. He also tells us USAT is working on this year, what he sees as the sport's biggest challenges, and what he's looking forward to. Don't forget: USAT members get access to a free Triathlete print + digital membership with your unique USAT code. But first, Laura Siddall & I are back too with what we're looking forward to in 2022 and what we think you should be excited about. And stay tuned: Our special pop-up podcast, The Cooldown with Stef & Phil, will finish up its eight episode run too!
After a long holiday break, we're back with the Triathlete Hour—and we have a great first show of 2022 for you. Rocky Harris, the CEO of USA Triathlon, is talking with us about how he got into the sport after he caught a bug—an actual bug not a metaphorical bug—on vacation. And why he left ASU to take the USAT job because of the potential he saw and what he thought could improve in the triathlon community he loved. He also tells us USAT is working on this year, what he sees as the sport's biggest challenges, and what he's looking forward to. Don't forget: USAT members get access to a free Triathlete print + digital membership with your unique USAT code. But first, Laura Siddall & I are back too with what we're looking forward to in 2022 and what we think you should be excited about. And stay tuned: Our special pop-up podcast, The Cooldown with Stef & Phil, will finish up its eight episode run too!
Laura 'Sid' Siddall is back on the podcast to answer your questions and share your stories. You'll also get the lowdown from Laura's 5th place finish at CLASH Daytona 2021, where Kristian Blummenfelt and Jackie Hering took the victories in the PRO men and PRO women races respectively. Laura answers your questions about: racing training strength and conditioning facing a non-wetsuit swim if you're a weak swimmer how to approach off-season some of the things she is most proud of Plus you'll hear about Helen's Sea2Summit ultra marathon. Find out more about this week's guests Laura Siddall https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/?hl=en (Instagram) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (here) to buy me a coffee every so often by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show). Sponsors of the show https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (Long Range Fuel) are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). Supporters of the show https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by https://bit.ly/31lR3I1 (clicking on this link). And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com). Find out more about Helen Head over to https://www.helenmurray.net/ (Helen's website) to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Support this podcast
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Laura Siddall is a professional triathlete from the UK, training and competing all over the world. Laura is currently the fifth fastest British woman of all time over the iron distance, a four time Ironman Champion, which includes winning Ironman Australia for three consecutive years (2017, 2018, 2019), Ironman New Zealand (2018), and also the ETU European Long Distance Champion (2018). Laura discusses her upbringing and background in sport, her challenges in dealing with confidence issues, the thrill of competing in such an intense environment, and her motto, “Don't Die Wondering”. An absolute pleasure, thank you Laura! You can find out more about Laura at www.LauraSiddall.com and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. (Website coming soon!)
We're back after a short break, and we'll be bringing you weekly interviews for a couple more months as we finish out the season before the new year. This week we're talking to the 5th place finisher at 70.3 Worlds, Canadian Jackson Laundry. Jackson had a horrific crash at Worlds in Nice two years ago, shattering his scapula, took six months to get back, and then COVID hit. He tells us all about why he almost quit the sport six years ago, what he's done to take things to this next level, and how he's getting ready for his first ever Ironman this weekend in Mallorca—and then getting married the weekend after. (Yes, we discuss how this could go wrong.) Jackson and host, Kelly O'Mara, also chat about the tachycardia they both have and the experience of having your heart rate go nuts while exercising—but a warning: both of them have seen extensive doctors for tests and diagnosis, if you're experiencing any issues, go to a doctor. We'll have that whole chat with Jackson after a debrief about the latest triathlon news with Laura Siddall. Sid is back for Sid Talks: the great Kona v. St. George debate, the races to keep your eye on at the end of the year here, and the year-end PTO rankings. This week's episode is brought to you by Muc-Off, the world's fastest race lube.
We're back after a short break, and we'll be bringing you weekly interviews for a couple more months as we finish out the season before the new year. This week we're talking to the 5th place finisher at 70.3 Worlds, Canadian Jackson Laundry. Jackson had a horrific crash at Worlds in Nice two years ago, shattering his scapula, took six months to get back, and then COVID hit. He tells us all about why he almost quit the sport six years ago, what he's done to take things to this next level, and how he's getting ready for his first ever Ironman this weekend in Mallorca—and then getting married the weekend after. (Yes, we discuss how this could go wrong.) Jackson and host, Kelly O'Mara, also chat about the tachycardia they both have and the experience of having your heart rate go nuts while exercising—but a warning: both of them have seen extensive doctors for tests and diagnosis, if you're experiencing any issues, go to a doctor. We'll have that whole chat with Jackson after a debrief about the latest triathlon news with Laura Siddall. Sid is back for Sid Talks: the great Kona v. St. George debate, the races to keep your eye on at the end of the year here, and the year-end PTO rankings. This week's episode is brought to you by Muc-Off, the world's fastest race lube.
Laura Siddall joins us this week for a "quick" recap of the 70.3 World Championship races—with all the details you might have missed from the broadcast and the report from the ground. Plus, we break down the rumors that Kona could get moved from Kona. Check out the rest of our coverage: Age-Group v. Pro—Two Very Different Worlds At St. George Lucy Charles-Barclay Wins First World Title; Gustav Iden Takes His Second
Laura Siddall joins us this week for a "quick" recap of the 70.3 World Championship races—with all the details you might have missed from the broadcast and the report from the ground. Plus, we break down the rumors that Kona could get moved from Kona. Check out the rest of our coverage: Age-Group v. Pro—Two Very Different Worlds At St. George Lucy Charles-Barclay Wins First World Title; Gustav Iden Takes His Second
Welcome to the Triathlete Hour. We've got one last championship race in this condensed tri championship season: the 70.3 Worlds this weekend in St. George, Utah. And so today Laura Siddall joins us first for a quick Worlds preview with our predictions—and why the women's race is the way more competitive and exciting one this time around. Check out all the coverage on our site: Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Women Contenders Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Men Contenders The Pros' Predictions for 70.3 Worlds And then I chat with British up-and-comer Kat Matthews—who could surprise everyone this weekend in St George. Kat is a British Army captain and picked up triathlon back in 2015 with some colleagues and friends, realized as she says “she was quite good at this,” and slowly got more and more serious. In 2019, when she crossed the line second out of all the women at a big European 70.3 while still an age-grouper who trained part-time after work, she realized she could be really good. Kat moved up to the pro ranks and had a sub-9 hour ironman on debut, set the Ironman Florida course record last year, and then ran a 2:49 for second at Ironman Tulsa back in May. She tells us how gradually progressing load has been her secret sauce, how there really are no secrets, and how it's really all just a series of choices. Plus, we have an interesting discussion about how many athletes and commentators have remarked on her ability to run fast despite, in their words, “not being skinny." What does that say about some weird ideas we all seem to have about body image?
Welcome to the Triathlete Hour. We've got one last championship race in this condensed tri championship season: the 70.3 Worlds this weekend in St. George, Utah. And so today Laura Siddall joins us first for a quick Worlds preview with our predictions—and why the women's race is the way more competitive and exciting one this time around. Check out all the coverage on our site: Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Women Contenders Your Guide to the 70.3 World Championship Men Contenders The Pros' Predictions for 70.3 Worlds And then I chat with British up-and-comer Kat Matthews—who could surprise everyone this weekend in St George. Kat is a British Army captain and picked up triathlon back in 2015 with some colleagues and friends, realized as she says “she was quite good at this,” and slowly got more and more serious. In 2019, when she crossed the line second out of all the women at a big European 70.3 while still an age-grouper who trained part-time after work, she realized she could be really good. Kat moved up to the pro ranks and had a sub-9 hour ironman on debut, set the Ironman Florida course record last year, and then ran a 2:49 for second at Ironman Tulsa back in May. She tells us how gradually progressing load has been her secret sauce, how there really are no secrets, and how it's really all just a series of choices. Plus, we have an interesting discussion about how many athletes and commentators have remarked on her ability to run fast despite, in their words, “not being skinny." What does that say about some weird ideas we all seem to have about body image?
Great to talk with Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall. We covered a number of topics from her entering the triathlon word, the art & science of training, and community outreach.
Here in the next episode of the Zero Lemon Podcast, Laura Siddall and I chat about her career now as a professional triathlete winning some of the toughest races out there. I've always been fascinated by triathlon and the commitment to training for three incredibly tough sports. Laura is a self confessed nomad continually chasing summer whilst living her dream of racing triathlons and Ironman events globally. I've also set up a Patreon if you'd like to help support the channel for less than the price of a fancy London coffee and croissant: https://www.patreon.com/chrishallrides https://www.chrishallrides.com https://www.instagram.com/chrishallrides https://twitter.com/chrishallrides BUY SOME ZERO LEMON MERCH: https://www.zero-lemon.com/ The following companies (that you'll see in my content) support me either financially or with free stuff, so huge thanks to these guys for helping me with the challenges I take on Attacus Cycling, Cervélo, Lazer Helmets, Shimano, Schwalbe Tires, Parcours Wheels, Aerocoach, Sungod Eyewear, PedalSure
I wanted to get Laura on the show for a number of reasons. I met her through Stef Hanson of WITSUP, coincidently it was the day prior to her up rooting her life in Sydney and taking the plunge into a full time career as a professional athlete. I was certainly ignorant at the time as to what this meant for this random chick sitting across from me at a bar in St Kilda. Since then she has had a very successful career, and a stellar racing resume, her performance and experience continued to grow and all the pieces were coming together, but Laura faced an going challenge of often being the bridesmaid but never the bride. That was until Port Macquarie Ironman in 2017 where she became the Ironman Australia Womens Champion. It was emotional to watch Laura run down the finishing shoot and celebrate the years the culminated to that moment. Laura is coached by Matt Dixon, the author of the Well Built Triathlete and Fast Track Triathlete – with a focus on building the fundamentals of health, strength, and specific training for optimal performance Laura has been able to express her potential as quite a robust athlete and on todays show we get into some of the key aspects that enable her to perform at a high level with minimal injury or immunity issues. Laura has been very open on show about some her struggles and gets honest with those 1%ers that she focuses on. My hope is you come away with a greater perspective and understanding of who is Laura Siddall but also some key action steps you can take away to be a more robust athelte. Show note links: Laura's Website: https://laurasiddall.com Sid Talks segment on Fitter Radio Podcast: Pumpy Jackson Chocolate: http://pumpyjackson.com Lauren Parker Foundation: https://www.laurenparkerfoundation.com.au More Than Sport: https://www.morethansport.org