Podcast appearances and mentions of Lucy Charles

This week, we react to the news that the Ironman World Championships will return to Kona in 2026. We break down what this means for the future of the event and the sport as a whole. T100 Gold COast has been officially announced and we discuss what this means for the series, the athletes, and fans Down Under. We also take a moment to say thank you to the team at IM Talk, as the long-running podcast wraps up after more than 900 episodes and nearly 20 years. Hayden Wilde ran a sensational 10 kilometre race, showing the world just how good triathletes are. The next day, he suffered a terrible accident while training, and we share our support and hope for a full and speedy recovery. We touch on Venice Jesolo 70.3 before finishing with a full preview of St George 70.3. Will Magnus Ditlev take the win or will Lionel Sanders or Sam Long run him down? With a stacked field that also includes Jake Birtwhistle, Trevor Foley, Seth Rider and Marc Dubrick, there's a lot to watch for in Utah. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, we discuss Alex Yee's stunning 2 hour 11 minute run at the London Marathon, a performance that not only turned heads but showed the world that triathletes are truly world class at swim, bike and run. It was a record breaking day at Ironman Texas with Kat Matthews taking the win in the women's race ahead of Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt absolutely destroying the men's field. We share the latest update on Sam Laidlow's health and revisit the ongoing question around whether he will be able to return to racing in 2025. Finally, we take a look at the newly released start lists for T100 San Francisco and highlight the big names confirmed for the next stop on the tour. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, Belinda Granger joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation across the latest in triathlon. We start with Challenge Roth 2025 and what's shaping up to be another massive edition of the race, before diving into some of the challenges facing pro fields across both long course and short course racing. Sam Laidlow's health remains a big talking point, and we discuss the uncertainty around his future in the sport. We also explore why fewer women are racing Ironman and what can be done to address the imbalance, before wrapping things up with a look at the upcoming Ironman Texas and what to expect from the men's and women's fields. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Belinda at https://www.instagram.com/belindagranger  

This week, we dive into the latest update on Sam Laidlow and ask the big question. Will he race again in 2025 given his current health struggles? With so much uncertainty around his condition, we explore what this could mean for the future of one of triathlon's biggest names. We also discuss long distance triathlon more broadly and whether it is even possible to make the format entertaining for broadcast. With ongoing challenges in viewer engagement, we ask what needs to change to bring the sport to a wider audience. Beth Potter's recent 10 kilometre run performance is on the agenda as well, along with a look at the Ironman Texas start lists. The women's race is led by Kat Matthews, while the men's field features Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Patrick Lange. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, James is joined by professional triathlete Andrew Horsfall-Turner to break down all the latest in the triathlon world. T100 Singapore takes centre stage as we discuss Kate Waugh's breakthrough win, Hayden Wilde's dominant performance, and how both races played out across the heat and humidity of Singapore. Andy talks through his experience at Ironman South Africa, sharing what it was like from inside the race and how his day unfolded. There's also discussion around the recent T100 Tour date change and what it means for athletes, plus the big announcement of a combined WTCS and T100 event and how it could shape the future of the sport. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Andy at https://www.instagram.com/andrew_h_t 

Triathlon is back with some big weekends of racing, and we're here to break it all down. We start with Ironman South Africa, where Anne Reischmann took the win in the women's race, and Magnus Ditlev dominated the men's field, with Marten Van Riel and Jamie Riddle also in the mix. Next, we preview the upcoming T100 Singapore races. The women's field features top contenders like Lucy Charles-Barclay, Ashleigh Gentle and Taylor Spivey, while the men's race includes strong competitors such as Jelle Geens, Hayden Wilde, Vincent Luis and Tyler Mislawchuk. We discuss what to expect from these athletes and how the races might unfold. To round out the episode, we look ahead to Oceanside 70.3, which boasts a stacked start list including Kristian Blummenfelt, Lionel Sanders, Joe Skipper and Gustav Iden in what promises to be an epic showdown. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14  

This week, we're joined by Joe Skipper to discuss his race at Ironman New Zealand. Joe shares his insights into how the day unfolded, from the swim through to that brutal final stretch on the run, and what the result means for the rest of his season.   We then break down the action from Geelong 70.3, where Jelle Geens stormed to victory with a lightning-fast run, Jake Birtwhistle delivered a solid performance, and Natalie Van Coevorden claimed a huge win in the women's race.   To wrap things up, we preview Ironman South Africa, looking at the big names on the start list—Magnus Ditlev, Marten Van Riel, and Ruth Astle—and how we think the race will play out. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 Follow Joe - https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe  Check out Joe's new podcast: https://youtu.be/iOf5Ef43EPY?si=9GC5HHQgEJMhwJ44 

This week, we discuss the T100 Singapore wildcards, including the exciting addition of Tyler Mislawchuk, the best hot weather athlete in the sport, and whether Max Stapley's bite is as bad as his bark after earning his spot.   We then break down the Geelong 70.3 start list, featuring big names like Matt Hauser, Jelle Geens, and Hannah Berry, and what to expect from this highly competitive field.   Next, we look at Ironman South Africa, where Magnus Ditlev, Marten Van Riel, and Ruth Astle headline the start list. Can Magnus drop Marten on the bike, or will we see Marten take the win on the run?   Finally, we check in on Ellie Salthouse, discussing her recent surgery, when we can expect to see her back on the T100 circuit, and her thoughts on the 2025 season. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Ellie at https://www.instagram.com/elliesalthouse 

This week, we discuss the recent news that Imogen Simmonds tested positive for Ligandrol, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) known to enhance muscle mass and strength.  Simmonds has denied intentional use, attributing the positive test to intimate contact with her partner, who was unknowingly taking Ligandrol to improve his physique.  We explore the details of this case, its implications for her career, and the broader impact on the sport. We then sit down with Mike Phillips, the new Ironman New Zealand champion and course record holder, to hear how his race unfolded and what this result means for the rest of his season. Finally, we recap all the action from Ironman New Zealand, breaking down the key performances, race dynamics, and standout moments from Taupō. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Mike at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz 

This week, we discuss the Norwegians training in Nice—what they're up to and what we can expect from them at the Ironman World Championships. We then preview Ironman New Zealand, looking at the key contenders, including Joe Skipper, Mike Phillips, and Arnaud Guilloux. Who are the favourites, and how will the race play out in Taupō? Finally, James interviews professional triathlete Daniel Bækkegård about the current state of the sport, his plans for 2025, and the recent news about Imogen Simmonds testing positive for PEDs. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Daniel at https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard   

This week, we cover some major headlines in the triathlon world. Lionel Sanders reveals he ended his 2024 season early with a broken hip—how has this impacted his preparations for 2025? Joe Skipper was hit by a car just over a week out from Ironman New Zealand—what will it mean for the race in Taupō next week? We dive into Georgia Taylor-Brown's cycling debut and Geraint Thomas's decision to race an Ironman. In our WTCS Abu Dhabi review, we break down the German domination in the women's race and Hayden Wilde's narrow win over Matt Hauser in a thrilling men's finish. Finally, we look at the recently announced race calendars of Patrick Lange, Magnus Ditlev, and Kat Matthews and discuss how long the 2025 season is already looking.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, we discuss Joe Skipper's plans for the 2025 season, starting with Ironman New Zealand and what it means for his year ahead. Lionel Sanders is taking yet another new approach to his training—but how long until he changes it again? We also preview WTCS Abu Dhabi, breaking down early-season picks and why, with so many big names missing, the race doesn't feel as significant this year. Finally, India Lee, last year's T100 Miami champion, joins us to share her thoughts on 2024 and her plans for the season ahead. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow India at https://www.instagram.com/indielee_tri 

Big changes are shaking up the world of triathlon and cycling! Georgia Taylor-Brown is making a major move to cycling—what does this mean for her career and the sport? Meanwhile, watching these events just got a lot more expensive, with Eurosport shutting down in the UK and Ireland and its coverage moving to another channel at a significantly higher price. What impact will this have on fans and the future of endurance sports?  We also take a look at the newly announced T1 event—is this the PTO stepping up to compete directly with Supertri? And in the world of T100 racing, Lucy Charles-Barclay and Jelle Geens are the last two contracted athletes to be confirmed. But with Taylor Knibb dominating, we have to ask—do the female contracts even matter if no one can beat her?   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

O grande anúncio da semana passada foi a contratação de Lucy Charles para o plantel do T100, indo na contramão de outros grandes nomes que também almejam um título mundial de Ironman. Então só temos uma certeza: ela vai querer T100 mas também vai com tudo para o bicampeonato em Kona. Confira o episódio desta semana do MT News. Patrocinadores FELT a bike dos loucos por velocidade e performance. JUNTE-SE AOS RÁPIDOS! #feltisfast Woom tem o melhor vestuário para todas as modalidades do triathlon, juntas ou separadas.

Welcome back for 2025! We kick things off by catching up on what we've been up to during the break before diving into the latest triathlon news. We highlight Tyler Mislawchuk's incredible debut victory at Pucon 70.3, showcasing his exciting start to the season. We also celebrate Lucy Gossage's remarkable ultra win and discuss what it means for her career. Next, we provide important updates on the T100 contracts for 2025, including the exciting signings of Vincent Luis, Morgan Pearson, Jess Learmonth, and Taylor Spivey. We also delve into which T100 athletes won't be returning this season, including Magnus Ditlev, Sam Laidlow, and Kat Matthews, and what this means for the sport moving forward. Finally, we wrap up by sharing what we're most excited about in 2025, from emerging talents to big races on the horizon. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, we break down all the action from the 70.3 World Championships, where Jelle Geens took an impressive victory in the men's race, holding off Hayden Wilde and Leo Bergère. On the women's side, Taylor Knibb delivered a dominant performance to secure the win, with Kat Matthews finishing strong in second.   We also dive into the latest developments around the T100 2025 contracts, discussing who's in, who's out, and what it means for the sport moving forward.   To close things out, it's time for the 2024 Podcast Awards, where we celebrate the standout performances, athletes, and moments that made this season unforgettable. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we preview the 70.3 World Championships in Taupo.  We start with highlights from India Wells 70.3 and Hugo Milner's performance at the European Cross Country Championships. We then dive into why Kristian Blummenfelt chose to stay in triathlon instead of going pro in cycling. Looking ahead to the 70.3 World Champs, we preview the race, discuss top contenders like Hayden Wilde, Taylor Knibb, Kat Matthews, and Leo Bergère, and share our men's picks. Plus, we introduce the categories for the Talking Triathlon Awards 2024 which we will announce next week. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

As we approach the back end of 2024 we thought it was time to reflect on the biggest events that happened this year. This week we look at the success of the T100 v Ironman Pro Series and Supertri v World Triathlon.  We highlight what aspects of each did well and what could have been better. We also look at the performances and races this year which stood out to us for better or worse and will help shape our nominees for our end of year awards that we will announce on next week's show. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we discuss the incredible career of Alistair Brownlee after the 2-time Olympian announced his retirement from professional triathlon. We look at some of our favourite Brownlee moments and races and his career after transitioning to middle and long course triathlon. Next (and slightly delayed) we discuss the T100 Grand Final from Dubai. Which went viral for all the wrong reasons but saw the innaugural T100 season end on a high and fill us with hope for 2025. We talk about the dominance of Taylor Knibb and Marten Van Riel this year as well as our favourite impact athletes from the series. Next we discuss all the drama from Ironman Cozumel before previewing Bahrain 70.3.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week, James teams up with special guest Andrew Horstfall-Turner, filling in for Tim. They chat about the pros and cons of taking on the IRONMAN Pro Series and dive into the big question: is the Nice Ironman event on its way out? Plus, should Ironman make a comeback to Kona or stick with Nice? The guys also preview what to expect at the upcoming Ironman Cozumel and look ahead to the T100 World Tour and the big finale in Dubai. To wrap it up, they go over the Dubai start lists and make their podium picks. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14   You can follow Andy at https://www.instagram.com/andrew_h_t 

This week we replace James with Canadian pro triathlete, Tyler Mislawchuk. Tyler shares his experiences of the Paris Olympics and going viral for all of the wrong reasons. We discuss what is happening with short course and all about the Olympics and why they are so important to so many triathletes. We then look at what imapacts an athlete looking to transition to long course and why some choose not to. We talk about who are the next generation of short course athletes to watch out for and unpack all of the action from the Supertri Grand Final. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon     To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2      Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Tyler at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk 

It is so easy, as a parent, to get lost in the therapies, to-do lists (and as we've said before) become a nodding dog to the system. This week on the podcast we talk to Lucy Charles and Arul Hamill, therapists from New Zealand who are helping parents to focus on what matters most to them and their family's using the f-words wheel of life. Rather than stander, walker, lying support and sensory therapy, what about fun, fitness, family, future and function - at home and in the community?  From celebrating the small wins and throwing a birthday party for a poo, this episode is everything a parent needs to hear when they are swimming in the sea of performance, professionals and prior expectations. You can find the f-words and wheel of life here, and  more about Lucy and Arul here and here. Thanks to the lovely folk at Widgit for sponsoring this week's episode. You can find more about them and their work here. If you'd be interested in sponsoring an episode of The Skies We're Under, please contact us at TSWUpodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you – we love sharing stories, we love hearing how things are going, the good, the bad, the snotty-crying ugly. You can leave a message with us in a number of ways: Firstly you can leave a message using speakpipe here: SpeakpipeTSWU  (Please note calls need to be limited to 90 seconds) You can send us a voice note from your phone to our email address at tswupodcast@gmail.com Or, if the thought of hearing your own voice gives you ‘the ick', then send us an email to tswupodcast@gmail.com Whatever way you choose to get in touch, we really want to hear your thoughts, views, musings, rants and confessions (we love a confession!) . Thanks for listening and being a part of our podcast community -It would make our day if you could like, follow and review the podcast wherever you listen.  We're so happy that The Skies We're Under is a free, independent podcast. Any sponsorship received is used to cover the costs of the production of episodes and compensate our valuable guests for their time. The hosts provide their time and efforts for free. They do, however, appreciate any offers of caffeination to keep them going – you can buy them a cuppa here… Follow us on Instagram @BornatRightTime. Head to www.bornattherighttime.com to find a parent workshop or CPD-certified training for practitioners in communication, collaboration and personalised care with parents/carers.

What a race! We unpack all of the action from the men's Ironman World Championships. We talk about Patrick Lange's incredible win, Sam Laidlow ripping the race in half and Kristian Blummenfelt falling well below everyone's expectations. We look at how the race unfolded, who surprised us, who didn't and what performances really stood out. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The men's Ironman World Championship is happening this weekend in Kona and we preview all the action with Joe Skipper. Joe explains why the Kona race is so hard, how he thinks the race will unfold and what he thinks it will take to win. He gives his opinions on how athletes like Lionel Sanders, Sam Laidlow, Kristian Blummenfelt, Magnus Ditlev will perform and explains why he think athletes like Trevor Foley, Matt Burton and Patrick Lange are ones to watch. We also recount all the action from T100 Las Vegas and the WTCS Grand Final were two new world champions were crowned. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ 

2 big races to discuss this week with T100 Las Vegas and the World Triathlon Championship Grand Final. But before that we talk about the 2025 Ironman pro calendar, who are the up and coming stars of triathlon and why Kristian Blummenfelt has decided not to go to professional cycling. We then give our picks for both T100 and the WTCS Grand Final. We talk about how the races will unfold, can anyone beat Taylor Knibb or Alex Yee and much much more! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

T100 wildcards, strategic partnerships, world championship start lists and race reviews. You will get all this and more on this week's episode! We go through the Lake Las Vegas T100 Wildcards and then delive into the details? of the PTO's 12 year strategic partnership with World Triathlon. We talk through the Kona start list and give our thoughts on who are the athletes we expect to surprise people with their performances. Finally, we discuss all the action from the best race in the world, Supertri Toulouse (don't @ us) from the weekend.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james8 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Van Riel and Knibb were in a league of their own in Ibiza over the weekend in Ibiza. We unpack all of the action from the latest stop in the T100 World Tour. We discuss athletes not coming to perform but to satisfy their contractual obligations and if we have noticed a difference in the PTO events since they rolled out athlete contracts. We also discuss the WTCS Wehei racing and preview Supertri Toulouse this weekend. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

It's time to lift the lid on the zimmer frame.  Tim shares his brave story of courage and inspiration, perhaps a pain tolerance unlike any other.  For The 2024 70.3 World Championships in Taupo it feels a little like Lucy Charles withdrawing from Nice, it simply takes the edge off the great race, but that's life and it's up to other now to triumph on the big stage. We catch up with 3 Koa Sports athletes, Ben Walker the winner of the naming of the Official Koa Sports Beer Mile Lager, ‘Knows Beers'.  Leith Austin new to the athlete roster attended the Cairns Beer Mile as a spectator, but upon watching Greg and Tim narrowly avoid arrest decided this was his tribe, welcome home Leith. The Founder of ‘west is best' Gloria Nock chats about the group that continues to grow and her pathway to Taupo in just a few months' time.  Did we mention Greg is taking his deep seeded internal pain out on pugs? Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au

We have an amazing new Ironman World Champion after Laura Philipp dominated the race in Nice over the weekend. James is joined by middle-distance superstar Ellie Salthouse to give you a pro perspective on how the race unfolded and what to make of all the performances. We also discuss and preview the T100 Ibiza race this weekend with our top 5 picks and have a chat about how the world is embracing the split world championships now.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Ellie at https://www.instagram.com/elliesalthouse/ 

This weekend the best women in long distance racing will line up in the South of France to crown the Ironman World Champion. We preview all the action from Nice giving our thoughts on how the race will unfold, who we think will be in the top 5 and who are the athletes we think might not feature. We also discuss the announcements of the T100 2025 Season with a new French race and the Ironman Pro Series schedule for 2025 as well. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Join host Matt Lieto as he takes you behind the scenes of the IRONMAN World Championship in Nice, France! In this special episode, we bring you exclusive content from the Pro Interview Panel where Matt sits down with top pro women athletes—Lucy Charles-Barclay, Chelsea Sodaro, and Laura Philipp. Hear their insights, strategies, and stories as they prepare for the biggest race of the season. This is Day 1 of our exclusive World Championship coverage, bringing you all the action and excitement from Nice!

The greatest triathlon coach of the modern era joins us to talk about all things triathlon! We talk about his last few months coaching Jan Frodeno, go through all of his current athletes and the training they are doing, we talk women's Ironman World Champs, which male and females would perform well if they swapped to World Tour cycling and much, much more! The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs http://www.thefeed.com/triathlonhour Pillar Performance - Go to Pillar Performance for VITAMINC - 15% off Ultra Immune C for the months of September, October & November.  TTH15 - 15% off site-wide for first time users Nerd Belts - Use the discount code TTH20 at checkout for 20% off your order https://www.nerdbelts.com/

Plenty to cover this week with the PTO announcing Dubai will be the grand final for the T100 series.  Kristian Blummenfelt is not going to cycling but will instead try and win gold in Los Angeles in 2028. We discuss Challenge Samarkand, Challenge Beijing and Supertri London. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Another week with so much to go through. We start with the news that Sam Laidlow's garage burned down and his bikes got damaged! We then take a moment to remember a force in the Canadian triathlon scene, Michael Brown who tragically passed away recently. We discuss triathlon broadcasting and the impact Joe Skipper had on the Zell am See 70.3 coverage before we talk about the race.  We talk about Kristian Blummenfelt's latest video where he says the Olympics was a failure and unpack what might have gone wrong before turning our attendtion to a weekend with short course starts stepping into some non-drafting Challenge races. As well as the Ironman World Championship Women's Pro Field and Supertri London previews. This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouse.shop now!   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Plenty to talk about this week! We discuss the cancellation of Challenge Sandefjord and discuss the responsibility Challenge Family has in ensuring it's events meet certain standards. We then discuss Ironman Canada and what these performances mean for the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Can Lionel Sanders be a threat for the win based on this performance? Was he just having a long training day? Is a top 10 off the cards? We discuss all the action for Supertri Chicago which saw Hayden Wilde finally get the win over Alex Yee after some tactically brilliant team racing and seeing Georgia Taylor-Brown being back to her best with her nail biting win over Cassandre Beaugrand. Lastly, we discuss the T100 start lists for Ibiza and if they will change much before race day. This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouse.shop now!   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Just 13 days after racing the mixed team relay in Paris, Kristian Blummenfelt has reminded the world just how good he is at triathlon (did we ever forget?) with an incredible win at Ironman Frankfurt. This week we unpack all the action from Germany as well as the news that one of the greatest athletes to ever do the sport, Daniela Ryf has retired.  Finally we unpack all the action from Supertri Boston including the controversy around Alex Yee's finish and why perhaps some triathlon fans need to settle down a bit. This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouse.shop now! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Plenty to talk through this week including Ironman Frankfurt which now has Sam Long on the start list! We discuss the changes Sam has made to his 2024 season and what it means for the rest of the year. We also discuss the news that Lionel Sanders will line up next weekend at Ironman Canada and his recent decision to go back to training solo. We then preview the Supertri 2024 season which kicks off this weekend in Boston. New teams, less athletes, more races and no animals! This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouseshop.com now! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Triathlon has been rocked by another doping scandal with Mexian athlete, Tomas Rodriguez Hernandez serving a provisional suspension for an anti-doping violation. We unpack all situation this week and the implications on the sport in general.  We also discuss the Olympic Mixed Team Relay, preview Ironman Frankfurt and ask the question, should Ironman give out world championship wild cards? This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouseshop.com now! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

What a week of racing with the men's and women's Olympic events taking place on the streets of Paris. We saw two of the most incredible races in recent memory including that finish from Alex Yee to bear Hayden Wilde and Cassandre Beaugrand claiming victory over Beth Potter on home soil. We talk about the issues in the lead up to the event and why they cannot be forgotten and then discuss the T100 London. This episode is brought to you by Training House. Visit https://traininghouseshop.com for all your triathlon needs!!   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

This week we preview T100 London with the help of Andrew Horsfall-Turner. Andrew gives a pros insight into how the race might unfold and who are the ones to watch in London this weekend. We also discuss Ironman Lake Placid and if Lionel is going to be a threat in Kona. Give our final picks for the Olympics next week and much more! This episode is brought to you by Training House. Visit https://traininghouseshop.com for all your triathlon needs!! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Andy at https://www.instagram.com/andrew_h_t  

Sponsored by the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper   -- -- --   In this episode of the Sweat Elite podcast, Joe Skipper recaps his experience at Ironman Lake Placid. The discussion includes his pre-race strategy, performance insights, and the challenges he faced, particularly during the swim and bike segments. The conversation also covers the competitive landscape of the Ironman Pro Series, the balancing act between tapering and recovery, and the influence of increased professional competition. Predictions for upcoming T100 races in London are analyzed, with a focus on key athletes like Lucy Charles, Magnus Ditlev, and Alistair Brownlee. Broader triathlon topics, including predictions for Kona and the Olympics, and the impact of environmental conditions on performance, are also explored. The episode concludes with a nod to the coaching services provided by the podcast sponsors. Topics: 00:00 Welcome to the Sweat Elite Podcast 00:28 Introducing Our Special Guest: Joe 02:00 Pre-Race Thoughts and Training Insights 03:18 Race Day Challenges and Reflections 05:02 Swim Analysis and Pro Series Impact 10:34 Bike Leg Struggles and Strategic Adjustments 19:36 Travel Fatigue and Performance Impact 24:08 Trevor Foley's Impressive Victory 28:23 Looking Ahead to Kona and Future Races 33:39 Consistency in Championship Races 33:50 Christian's Long-Distance Transition 34:13 Predicting Marathon Times 34:52 Max Newman's Comeback 39:05 T100 Race Predictions 40:30 Sam Long's Performance in Heat 41:22 Drafting Issues in Races 47:21 Christian's Potential Switch to Bike Racing 53:42 Final Predictions for T100 01:02:23 Closing Remarks and Future Topics

This week we are back to discuss all the action from WTCS Hamburg, the final race befor the Olympics. We chat about the updates to the water conditions, Taylor Knibb confirming she will not race the road race and preview Ironman Lake Placid (briefly). We also discuss Ironman Vitoria-Gasteiz and more pressing if we think Sam Laidlow should have received his ticket to Kona? Find out our thoughts and all the details and more on this week's episode! This episode is brought to you by Training House! All your favourite brands in one place! Visit https://traininghouseshop.com now! To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

2 new Ironman records were set in Roth over the weekend by Magnus Ditlev and Anne Haug. We discuss those incredible performances and more this week as we discuss the role of world records in triathlon. Will gives us an update on Supertri for 2024, we get his thoughts on how the Olympics will unfold, just how good Taylor Knibb is and preview this weekend's WTCS Hamburg race. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Will at https://www.instagram.com/will_mccloy  

What a week of endurance sports as Mark Cavendish breaks the record for most stage wins in the history of the Tour de France! We talk all about his incredible performance this week on Talking Cycling! Just joking! We look at Taylor Knibb's Olympic plans, T100 Wildcards for London and why we love that Sophie Coldwell and Jess Learmonth will be racing. We preview Challenge Roth and discuss if Maguns Ditlev can break his own world record or will Patrick Lange outrun him for the win and the record too? Can Anne Haug break last year's record and much much more To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Lionel Sanders continues his incredible 2024 with an impressive win in Mont Tremblant 70.3 in horrific conditions but even more incredible is Paula Findlay winning the same race but doing it days after winning the Canadian National Time Trial Championships. We discuss the issues with the Paris swim course, which athletes we consider top 10 threats at the Olympics in what has become our 'Olympic Corner'. We talk about the T100 London start list, preview Ironman 70.3 Les Sables d'Olonne. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

The biggest decision in professional triathlon this year has been made as British Triathlon announce their full team for the 2024 Paris Olympics. We discuss the reaction and problems with discretionary selection criteria. We also discuss the problem with age group drafting (more of a rant), Anne Haug races Nice 70.3 despite invoking the PTO injury clause and we unpack all the action from Ironman Cairns!   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Sponsored by the Sweat Elite Coaching Academy: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/ Join Coach Kasper Pedersen: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/kasper In this episode of the Sweat Elite Podcast, host Matt & Kasper welcomes professional triathlete Ruth Astle to discuss her current training, recent race performances, and future goals. The conversation begins with a detailed review of recent triathlons, especially focusing on the Ironman Klagenfurt in Austria, Ironman Cairns in Australia, and Ironman Nice in France, including standout performances and observations on the challenges of drafting and course dynamics. Ruth shares her transition from corporate life to becoming a professional triathlete, highlighting her achievements and the struggles she faced, such as overcoming injuries. Kasper and Ruth delve into their coach-athlete relationship, discussing strategies for training while managing injury recovery with a supportive team of experts. The episode concludes with Ruth's predictions for the upcoming Olympic Games triathlon events, forecasting potential winners and the possibility of race day complications due to water quality issues. Topics: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:29 Weekend Triathlon Race Recap 05:45 Ironman Nice and Lucy Charles Barclay's Performance 17:57 Ruth Astle's Season and Challenges 21:07 Coaching Strategies and Injury Management 31:48 Positive Outlook for the Next Four Weeks 31:57 Ruth's Journey from Corporate to Triathlon 33:01 Discovering Triathlon and Early Competitions 34:45 Qualifying for Championships and Moving Up Distances 37:08 First Ironman and Qualifying for Kona 37:38 Transitioning to Professional Athlete 41:17 Challenges and Achievements in Recent Years 43:37 Future Goals and Aspirations 48:33 Coaching Insights and Athlete's Mental Strength 53:28 Olympic Games Predictions 56:23 Potential Duathlon at the Olympics 58:02 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

This week we are joined by a true legend of the sport, Tim O'Donnell to wrap up all of the action from T100 San Francisco. We analyse some of the incredible performances from Kyle Smith, Marten Van Riel, Rico Bogen and Taylor Knibb as well as some of the more surprising performances from athletes like Sam Long and Alistair Brownlee. James also goes deep with Tim O'Donnell all about his career and the current state of the sport.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Tim O'Donnell at https://www.instagram.com/tointri 

The next round of the T100 Series is in San Francisco and we are previewing all of the action.  In a true battle of short course v long course will Marten Van Riel continue his unbeaten streak or will Sam Long finally take the top step of the podium? Will the long awaited Alistair Brownlee v Javier Gomez match up live up to the hype or will Magnus Ditlev make a statement after coming back from a broken wrist? In the women's race will Ash Gentle continue her winning ways or is Taylor Knibb just too good? India Lee will want to remind everyone of how good she was in Miami while Kat Matthews is a last minute addition who will surely mix things up. We also discuss the announcement of the American and French Olympic teams and much more!   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

We review all of the action from Italy and get into the details of what this means for the Olympics.  Do we know any more about who will race for France, Great Britain or USA? Will anyone be able to beat Cassandre Beaugrand or Alex Yee in Paris? Will Kristian Blummenfelt win another gold? We also look at the T100 San Francisco start lists, Ironman Hamburg and ask why more women aren't racing the Ironman distance pro series races? To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14