Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Whitfield

Lance Watson has one of the most extensive resumes in triathlon coaching. He was the coach of Simon Whitfield who won the first ever Olympic gold medal in triathlon in Sydney 2000, has coached at multiple Olympic Games, was the coach of Ironman World Champion Peter Reid, and Ironman World Championship podium finishers Lisa Bentley and Chris Lieto. In this episode, we dig deep into his coaching methodology, discussing training principles, tactical and mental preparation, and more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Lance's coaching methodology, including a description of his task progression oriented approachHis work with Simon Whitfield leading into the Sydney Olympics, including an example training weekConsiderations for Simon's "mixed phenotype" - Simon being a fantastic middle distance runnerThe tactical and mental preparation done that contributed to the Olympic successHow Lance approaches training for long distance triathlon, exemplified by athletes like Lisa Bentley, Chris Lieto and Brent McMahonThe different considerations for age-group athletes looking for their best performance within the constraints of family, work and lifeTips for age-group athletes to improve their swimming, biking and running DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode. Naturally, as great as they are, they do not cover absolutely everything in as great detail as we can do in a 45-90 minute podcast episode. The shownotes for today's episode can be found at www.scientifictriathlon.com/tts453/ LINKS AND RESOURCES: LifeSport Coaching (Lance's coaching business): website and InstagramThe day Simon Whitfield made Canadian Olympic history - 5-minute Youtube video by CBC Sports WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following episodes: World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172Dan Lorang – coach of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug and Bora Hansgrohe pro cycling team | EP#175You can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc.You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes.  LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. We have something to offer for everybody from beginners to professionals.  HOW CAN I SUPPORT THAT TRIATHLON SHOW (FOR FREE)? I really appreciate you reading this and considering helping the show! If you love the show and want to support it to help ensure it sticks around, there are a few very simple things you can do, at no cost other than a minute of your time. Subscribe to the podcast in your podcast app to automatically get all new episodes as they are released.Tell your friends, internet and social media friends, acquaintances and triathlon frenemies about the podcast. Word of mouth is the best way to grow the podcast by far! Rate and review the podcast (ideally five stars of course!) in your podcast app of choice (Spotify and Apple Podcasts are the biggest and most important ones).Share episodes online and on social media. Share your favourite episodes in your Instagram stories, start a discussion about interesting episodes on forums, reference them in your blog or Substack.  SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes personalise their hydration and fueling strategies for training and racing. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event. That Triathlon Show listeners get 15% off their first order of fuel and electrolyte products. Simply use this link and the discount will be auto-applied at the checkout.

If you've ever contemplated heading to the hills in your own off-grid escape, this is the episode for you. Craftsman builder Simon Whitfield of the Tiny Home Company covers the key ingredients necessary to create your own self-built home, as well as philosophy underpinning the ‘tiny living' lifestyle. We are so grateful to have worked with Simon in crafting the Grange Project's Tiny Homes, if you feel inspired to experience them yourself after the episode, please book via our website.**Book to stay in one of our wonderful cabins by clicking here**Your Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Website: https://www.grangeproject.co.ukPodcast Journey Page: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcastGrange Project Contact & Social Media:Email: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Our Guest: Simon Whitfield, The Tiny Home CompanyThe Tiny Home Company was founded in 2013 by craftsman builder Simon Whitfield. With 20+ years of carpentry and building experience, the company has grown organically through years of practice converting and creating live-in vehicles, traditional cabins and tiny houses. Simon and his family have lived in self built homes on wheels ranging from their vintage double decker bus to ‘the chapel' - a dream tiny home project which has now been lovingly converted into a luxury glamping wagon. Simon also teaches courses with Black Mountains College, covering an introduction to Tiny Home design and building.Website: https://www.tinyhomecompany.co.uk/Listen out for:[00:00:00] Chloe and Tom update on what's occurred on the project since the last episode (including an apology and a big announcement!)[00:04:29] Simon describes his background and what exactly he means by a Tiny Home.[00:08:32] Tom invites Simon to give an overview of the process and key ingredients involved in building a Tiny Home.[00:16:11] We hear about where Simon sources his timber and the characteristics that he values.[00:22:32] We discuss the importance of insulation and energy sources, including a debate about the relative merits of natural versus reclaimed synthetic materials.[00:32:20] We talk about the values that inform conscious decision making and the courage that's required to make these choices. [00:39:14] We hear about how Simon is contributing...

In this solo episode of The Greg Bennett Show, I take a look back at the past 12 episodes, featuring inspiring conversations with legendary athletes and experts like Simon Whitfield, Chris McCormack, Craig Cooper, and more. I also dive into a review of Good Energy by Casey Means, a must-read on optimizing metabolic health and vitality. Plus, I answer your fantastic listener questions, covering everything from data-driven health and marathon world records to the future of IRONMAN. I'll also share updates on my new role as VP of Strategic Initiatives at Voloridge Health and the exciting projects we're working on. Join me for an insightful and wide-ranging episode filled with reflections, health tips, and plenty of Q&A!

In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, I sit down with my good mate, Olympic gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield, for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking conversation. We dive into the world of triathlon, breaking down the recent Olympic Games triathlon events, the IRONMAN World Championships, and the evolution of the sport, but we also explore some fascinating rabbit holes. From the ethics of drug cheats and how much empathy they deserve, to whether manifestation really works, we leave no stone unturned. We even share our thoughts on Elon Musk, AI, Jordan Peterson, and the upcoming presidential election. This is a candid chat between two friends who've known each other for over 30 years, and it's packed with insights, laughter, and plenty of great stories. If you love triathlon and big-picture thinking, you won't want to miss this one!

This pod was a little different. We give a full, in depth analysis of who the hitters will be for the Olympics in the individual and the team relay. We cover everything from the water to the finish tape. We don't do guests very often, however we are joined by 2 Olympic Gold Medalists  to help set the scene and give us a look behind the scenes none other than Simon Whitfield and Gwen Jorgensen, enjoy!Recap from Test Event to Now (0:52-4:20)Simon and Gwen's Experiences (4:30-21:30)Water Quality and Weather (21:40-25:30)The Defending Champs Odds (25:30-28:30)Men's Race (30:15-45:45)Women's Race (47:00-1:01:40)Mixed Team Relay (1:01:45-1:20:45) Get 20% off with Code: PTN at checkout; DM us your order # for your TelyRX kitshttps://telyrx.com/PTNJoin waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/Disclaimer: The contents and opinions expressed on this podcast are ultimately exaggerated (often wildly) for comedic effect. All opinions presented are for entertainment purposes only. Any statements seeming to refer to any specific person, place, institution, or event are probably not about it or you and almost impossible to prove legally, anyway. It might be you, but probably not and nobody really cares. Especially you, Steve. It's not always about you

Join us for a landmark episode of "The Greg Bennett Show" as we reunite four of triathlon's greatest Olympic gold medalists: Simon Whitfield, Hamish Carter, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee. In this special gathering, each legend shares the intense emotions and pivotal moments leading up to their iconic Olympic victories, providing a rare glimpse into the mindset of a champion.  As we navigate through their storied careers, our guests tackle a poignant listener question about the highs and lows of Olympic glory and discuss the profound personal and professional impacts of their successes. Looking forward to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Simon, Hamish, Jan, and Alistair make their predictions for the men's, women's, and team events, and offer sage advice for athletes on the cusp of competing on the world's biggest stage.  This episode doesn't just delve into past triumphs; it explores how these champions are paving the way for future generations, continuing to influence the sport through commentary and advocacy, and continuous involvement in the triathlon community.  Tune in for an inspiring journey through Olympic history and insights into the future of triathlon, all from the athletes who have stood atop the podium and know what it takes to achieve the pinnacle of sports excellence. Whether you're a triathlon enthusiast, an aspiring Olympian, or a fan of incredible sports stories, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, strategy, and the enduring spirit of the Olympic athlete. 

Lance is joined by Leanda Cave, Jimmy Riccitello, and Simon Whitfield to delve into the intricacies of this extraordinary year for Ironman. The men's race unfolds in Nice, France, while Hawaii witnesses the women's competition with full, individual coverage. Stay tuned for Lucy Charles' awe-inspiring record-breaking run! Zwift: Head to zwift.com to grab your Zwift Hub and use code ZWIFTHUB for free shipping. OneSkin: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code THEMOVE at oneskin.co Ketone-IQ: Save 30% off your first subscription order of Ketone-IQ at hvmn.com/THEMOVE AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/THEMOVE Helix Sleep: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Visit helixsleep.com/themove  

Alasdair Cameron, Founder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands, passionately discussed the concept of rewilding, its distinctions from conservation and restoration, and the pressing need for more wild land in this country. Alasdair emphasises the benefits of wildness for humans on all levels; including the provision of ecosystem services and the developments of cultures grounded in place. It was a joy to hear about the fantastic work of Somerset Wildlands, the approach they're taking to rewilding and how individuals can support their endeavours.Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Our GuestFounder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands. Alasdair is an environmental campaigner with many years experience working on international wildlife trade, beaver reintroduction, climate change, conservation, investigations, energy and much else besides.Grange Project Contact & Social MediaEmail: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Listen out for:[00:00:00] Update on the activities of the Grange Project; including participation at the ACE Monmouth Climate Festival, rewilding gardens and a sustainable transport quiz. [00:05:30] Tom introduces an exciting new mini-series on ‘homesteading' with Simon Whitfield, topics to include: living off-grid, aquaponics and the value of community.[00:07:00] Introduction to the episode and our guest; Alasdair Cameron, Founder and Executive Director of Somerset Wildlands[00:07:39] Alasdair introduces himself and his definition of the most hopeful thing happening in the environmental sector at the moment; rewilding.[00:10:30] What are the differences between rewilding, conservation and restoration? Alasdair shares his perspective on the definitions of these concepts and how they inter-relate.[00:18:45] Alasdair highlights the absence of wild land in our country and the importance of rewilding in addressing this. [00:20:50] We talk about the benefits of wildness and connection to nature for humans including ecosystem services, a culture grounded in place and our responsibilities to nature and wildlife. [00:25:44] We learn more about Alasdair's passion for rewilding and the increase of diversity within the fields that have been under his care since 2016. [00:30:40] Somerset Wildlands purchased two additional sites in 2022 and we discussed the management approaches to this land, focusing on ‘allowing it to breathe'.[00:39:15]...

A massive episode for you today as we speak with legendary two-time Olympic medal winning Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield about his amazing career, amazing sport and amazing Olympic experiences! We learn from Simon how he got into the sport and just how Triathlon was tracking in the late 1980s & early 1990s ahead of it being included in the Olympics in 2000. We also learn from Simon about his Australian connections and his incredible story about being in Sydney when the 2000 Olympics were announced and just how it was almost destiny that he would win the gold 7 years later. Added to this we learn more about that incredible race in Beijing in 2008 that netted him an Olympic silver medal, his friendship with Lance Armstrong and just why he might be heading to Australia soon to take on Ben in an event that Ben might be able to win. It's an amazing chat with so much incredible content that you simply can't miss!

The birth of Sammie, meeting Paula, 20 Questions, Falling in Love, Boston Consulting Group. Going to Whistler, learning how to snowboard. Paula's role in the creation of Jetstar. The great barrier Reef, Lost, cold and crashing Mountain Biking Jugungal. Suzie Israel, and the great diamond. paragliding, Stanwell park. The Sydney 2000 Olympics. The closing ceremony. The conception of Sam. The Olympic Triathlon, Sharon Donnely and Simon Whitfield. The engagement, the best wedding ever on top of a hill. Andrew Forrest. The legendary bond buyback. Team the podcast is free. Once it. is done I will turn it into an audiobook. I know that lots of you have already contributed to Sammie's ski racing fund. However, don't feel that you have to contribute, everyone's personal circumstances are different, and we are doing well. The best reason to contribute is to show that Sammie is supported, but you can also do this by following her Instagram and leaving an occasional positive message. However, if you do feel like contributing it is tax deductible in Australia at the following link https://asf.org.au/projects/support-sammie-gaul's-ski-racing-dreams?Token=a1H5j0000009Y6z&Status=preview

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, I am joined by Simon Whitfield, Jan Frodeno, Hamish Carter & Alistair Brownlee. I wanted to re-share this epic episode from July 23, 2021 (episode #82)   If you're like me, you've loved the Olympics since you can remember. I've always enjoyed watching the best in the world battle it out on the big stage ... none more so than the sport of Triathlon. I've always wondered what it takes to win on that special day, and what it must feel like crossing that finish line knowing that you are the Olympic champion, and how does that heavy medal affect the rest of your life?   In this episode I have all of Triathlons men's gold medalists on the show. Five Gold and one Silver between the four of them. Simon Whitfield, Hamish Carter, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee.   Men that I have raced and trained with, men that have conquered the world, and have been heroes to their respective countries. All of them I admire and would call mates, the best men you could ever share a beer with ... all-around top blokes.   They've all been on the show at least once. You can find their past episodes on your podcast app of choice. But never have they all been together on the one show. I'm feeling very honored that they have all agreed to come on, and amazed that we were able to coordinate times from all corners of the world.   In this episode, each of the Olympic Champions shares their stories, what they were thinking the days leading into the race? What was going through their head at the pivotal moment of the race? When did they feel like they had it won and what was the initial feeling they each had as they crossed the line knowing they were the Olympic Champion. Jan Frodeno's answer will make you laugh. They each describe how the Gold medal has affected their lives. Their answers may surprise you.   This has to be one of the greatest podcast episodes ever. What a thrill it was for me to chat with all of these champions.   Timestamps 13:09 - What were the emotions and feelings for each of these professional athletes 10 days out from their own Olympics campaign? You need to calm down and trust the work you've done 18:43 - Jan Frodeno describes his pre Olympic campaign and how he was thinking 10 days prior to racing. Dreams do come true. Letting go, and letting the race happen 22:51 - Alistair competed in London and The Rio Olympics and describes how he approached both start-lines. Alistair went into London as the key favourite, with an enormous amount of pressure and self belief. 27:39 - Simon Whitfield describes his pre-race prep for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the emotion of running down Macquarie Street towards the finish line. I wasn't there to win, I was there to perform 29:41 - The 4 lads explain the final sprints and how they each found something deeper towards the finish line. The simple fact, they all trained heavily for a sprint finish and were prepared. This was the moment that I trained for 48:23 - How did winning a gold medal at an Olympics affect each of their lives? You don't know how to feel 1:06:04 - As this is a repeat episode we finish with the lads predictions for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Remembering that these were held in the middle of the COVID pandemic with no crowds. In hindsight, were the boys close in each of their predictions? If it comes down to a sprint, don't go too early, and don't go too late 1:22:18 - Interview concludes.   Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld   And follow the lads: Simon Whitfield: website: https://www.simonwhitfield.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonwhitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-whitfield Alistair Brownlee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alistair.brownlee/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliBrownleetri Jan Frodeno: AnyQuestion: https://www.anyquestion.com/triathlon/profile/jan-frodeno~3exp995862 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janfrodeno/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/janfrodeno?lang=en

Simon Whitfield is one of the best at being first. So it's only fitting that the Gold Medalist be our first guest on the Slowtwitch Podcast. He joined Eric Wynn and Ryan Heisler to discuss what his days look like now. We talk about his new job @ The Feed. We touch on athletes racing these days, his respect for Gwen Jorgensen trying to do it again, and giving back to the sport. It's always a great day to catch up with Simon.

Former Olympian and CMHF National Champion, Simon Whitfield and UBC Associate Professor, Dr. Eli Puterman joined guest host Buzz Bishop for the first of four weekly episodes in June on the subject - Move For Your Mental Health - an annual campaign by the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF). Hear simple advice on how much physical activity you need, what type of exercise benefits us most and how doing something hard actually helps better manage stress. Move For Your Mental Health menshealthfoundation.caSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Tremblay is a world-cup caption and two-time Olympian in triathlon who has persevered and excelled in her sport for seventeen years. An entrepreneur at heart, she has always surrounded herself with a high-performance team while searching for financial partners to reach the highest heights of her sport.  With the experience she acquired with these partners, including Cascades, Saputo and Oakley, Kathy has broadened her knowledge of the world of work and the close link between elite sports and corporate performance. With a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Université de Montréal, Kathy Tremblay has earned three certificates, two at the Université de Montréal in Public Relations and Industrial Relations and another at HEC Montréal in Business Creation. As early as 2006, Kathy planned to go into business and create a health and wellness program in the workplace, thereby leaving the values of health and balance to people in the workplace and to the next generation with the goal of optimizing human performance.  It wasn't until after her participation in two Olympic Games (Beijing, 2008 and London, 2012) that she officially decided to retire from amateur sports to go into business. Today, it is the passion to pursue this other dream just as ambitious as the Olympic Games that absorbs her. __ In this episode, Kathy starts by talking about her formative years and what inspired her to become a two-time Olympian in triathlon. She then talks about what it was like being part of Team Canada and representing her country at the Olympic Games. There were some notable Canadian triathletes (Simon Whitfield, Paula Findlay, and Kyle Jones) who participated with Kathy at both Olympic Games. Kathy shares meaningful stories about these triathletes. Kathy then speaks about her achievement of winning a gold medal at the 2012 World Cup in Japan. She goes back in time and shares memorable highlights from this race.  On the flip side, sometimes races do not go the way we hoped. While competing at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Kathy did not finish the race due to a cycling crash. She talks about how she accepted, let go and moved on from this performance. Kathy has always been able to demonstrate that it is possible to perform at a high level while maintaining a balance personally and professionally. She shares some mindset strategies and tools that athletes can use to avoid injuries, overcome setbacks and deal with burnout. Kathy explains what mental fitness skills, practices and strategies great athletes possess that set them apart from good athletes. Lastly, Kathy provides her definition of greatness and what it means to her. __ Host: Ben Mumme Twitter Medium YouTube Instagram LinkedIn __ Guest: Kathy Tremblay Website LinkedIn Instagram __ Let's Connect

Mantras on training and living a healthier and fitter life coming from the world's number one can be so simple that they often dodge us. We often wait for a nugget of golden wisdom to catch our attention, which we hope will lead to the transformation we have been waiting for.  But this time, sharing these simple mantras, we had a strong and passionate voice to encourage you to start and keep going. In this episode of ‘Run with fitpage,' we had the pleasure of hosting Greg Bennett who has been ranked the world's number one Triathlete in 2002 and 2003, winning the ITU Triathlon World Cup in both years. He is not just a highly decorated athlete, but also an entrepreneur, working on a tech Q&A startup. This conversation between Vikas and Greg focuses on highlighting features and habits that enable high performance, be it sports or in any other aspect of life. Both speakers are passionate about asking questions to some of the top athletes, gold medalists, and celebrated researchers and doctors, and in this episode, they bring you the best from the world of these high performers. Here Greg touches upon the following topics:Greg's journey of being the world's best Triathlete The charm of running and triathlon communitiesHow it is not just about working hardOwning sleep and recoveryUnderstanding your needs and practicing gratitudeDealing with setbacks and things that are out of controlThe power of showing up every day and staying consistent Greg has had a reputation for training spectacularly hard (there was a time when he would train until he peed blood), but as Greg reconsidered his training strategy, which was more in tune with being healthier, he started making small changes that had big impacts. He cannot stress enough, but Greg puts immense value on getting enough sleep and focusing on proper recovery. He advocates surrounding yourself with people who are pushing you towards your cause; who have positive narratives about what you are striving to do. Greg's story is about reaching many destinations by improving the quality of the journey. Some of the training principles Greg has to share here have also helped his friends…and in the case of Simon Whitfield, they sought Olympic gold during the Sydney 2000 Olympics. This episode is nothing short of gold, you don't want to miss it.   To know more about Greg,Instagram: @thegregbennettshowTwitter: GregBennettShowAbout the hostVikas hosts this weekly podcast and enjoys nerding over-exercise physiology, nutrition, and endurance sport in general.  He aims to get people to get out and 'move'.  When he is not working, he is found running, almost always.  He can be found on nearly all social media channels but Instagram is preferred:)Reach out to Vikas:Instagram: @vikas_singhhLinkedIn: Vikas SinghTwitter: @vikashsingh1010Subscribe To Our Newsletter For Weekly Nuggets of Knowledge!

Barrie Shepley had his eureka moment while working a summer job in an auto plant. Captivated by Canadian swimmer Alex Baumann racing to gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Shepley realized that he wanted to be in elite sport.  His skillset was best suited to being a coach. Chasing greatness began with hustling. Starting from his residence room at McMaster University, he bootstrapped and helped triathlon move from a loose structure into something with a foundation, a fanbase and young athletes who would become its long-term future. One of them, first spotted in Sharbot Lake, Ont., was Simon Whitfield. Eventually Shepley became Canada's national triathlon coach for several years beginning in 1991. In 2000, all his groundwork was validated when Whitfield became the first Olympic men's triathlon champion at the Sydney Olympics. In Chasing Greatness, Shepley shares his experiences working with elite athletes and hobbyists who were bent on proving something to themselves. In addition to his commentary work, Shepley is cofounder of Personal Best, a Caledon, Ont.-based health and wellness firm that works with corporate and individual clients.

Today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada's Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games. Buy Barrie's book here. 

Eastern Canada braces for Fiona.  Donald Trump's week is about to get worse.  And former GG Julie Payette says she wasn't invited to the Queen's funeral. Plus today on the Daily Brief with Dave Trafford, Barrie Shepley, Canada's first national triathlon coach and author of Chasing Greatness talks about his journey from the GM assembly line worker in Windsor, Ontario to coaching  Canada's Simon Whitfield to Olympic gold in the 2000 Sydney Games. Time Codes: 2:50 How bad will Fiona's impact on Eastern Canada be?  5:15 How does Erin and her family prepare for a hurricane?6:35 “Storm chips” are a thing.11:15 Donald Trump's in a heap of trouble.22:00 Julie Payette wants you to know she didn't snub the Queen's funeral.26:00 The Daily Brief with Dave33:00 Dave does media training with OREA nowandnext.supercast.com Support Now and Next! Subscribe to our Exclusive Supercast feed for access to the full version of The Brief with DT, AMAs, our message board and early access to Now & Next episodes. Dave on Twitter www.twitter.com/davetrafford Erin on Twitter www.twitter.com/erintrafford Erin on Instagram www.instagram.com/its.erintrafford Erin on TikTok www.tiktok.com/erintrafford Email us hello@storystudionetwork.com Now & Next Cast and Crew Associate Producer Becky Coles Production Manager Jaime Nickerson Audio Editors Mike Treutler and Drew Garner Sonic Logo Designer and Creative Branding Greg MacDonald Now & Next is a Story Studio Network Original nowandnext.supercast.com Support Now and Next! Subscribe to our Exclusive Supercast feed for access to the full version of The Brief with DT, AMAs, our message board and early access to Now & Next episodes.

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I am so excited to share with you the release of this comprehensive project, one that has been two years in the making in order to create the ultimate online certification experience for the topic of fitness! I'm talking about the Primal Fitness Coach online certification program—a home study, multimedia educational program that we believe is the single most comprehensive, online educational experience you'll find anywhere. If you want to start a career in fitness, elevate your career in fitness, or if you just want to enhance your overall personal knowledge of all aspects of leading a healthy, active, fit, energetic lifestyle, then you will love this course. Homestudy is where it's at these days, and in this very intensive program, it helps even more to be able to go at your own pace. You also have the perk of having endless access to the materials! In this show, I will walk you through all the details of what you'll be learning if you decide to embark on this guided journey on all aspects of fitness. One important point we hit on is that in this highly regimented, goal oriented, focused, driven, hectic society, it can be easy to thoughtlessly apply the same mentality to our fitness pursuits, thinking we must quantify and measure everything, and push ourselves past our breaking point. But science and the wisdom of our bodies tells us that we shouldn't go out of our way to put up consistent results at the expense of our health, which is why the first chapter of the course is centered around the concept of Fitness for Health. Unfortunately, a lot of mainstream fitness programming is flawed and inherently overly stressful, but this episode will teach you how to draw the distinction between fitness and health— something all health conscious people must remember, as it is entirely possible to be super fit while also being unhealthy!   TIMESTAMPS: Home study multimedia Primal Fitness Coaching Certification is now available. The best gift you could give to yourself. [01:02] Chapter one is entitled “Fitness for Health.” It is possible to be fit and unhealthy at the same time. [02:57] Ideally in any workout, you should feel comfortable by taking things down a notch or two. You do not have to suffer and struggle to keep fit.  [06:04] Steady state cardio requires the same caution to overdoing it. [09:45] Include play in your routine.  [11:33] Simon Whitfield's 80-year-old self is his coach. Make sure you align your activities for longevity with age-appropriate workouts. [14:24] You need to be consistent. But, of course, you can go all out once in a while. [19:17] The second chapter of the course is about everyday movement. Just moving more in daily life, is possibly more important than adhere to a devoted fitness regimen.  [23:42] The third chapter is called Human Posture and Movement Fundamentals. Standing improperly causes back pain. Learn good posture. [32:01] Workplace variation includes stand-up desks but many other things that give you variation. Can you walk while on a phone call? [36:42] Breathing properly is covered in Chapter Four. Deep breaths are associated with stress and shallow calm relaxing breaths are associated with relaxation. [39:18] The BOLT test analyzes the tolerance of carbon dioxide in your body. [47:16] The do's and dont's of proper stretching is covered in the next chapter. It is a fundamental element of fitness.  [50:30] Mobility, flexibility, balance, and injury prevention skills are taught in Chapter Six. 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I've chatted to a few guests who have been in the triathlon world a long time - Dave Scott,  Mark Allen, Bob Babbitt, Sarah Springman, and Steve Trew to name a few. But none of them have been at as many seminal triathlon occasions as this week's guest. Canadian Barrie Shepley may be better known to you as the commentator of the WTS TV coverage but there is way more to him than just that. At different times he's been President and  National Coach of Triathlon Canadian as well as a race announcer and now author. In today's show, we catch up with him about his triathlon life and talk about some of the inspirational characters who feature in his new book, ‘Chasing Greatness'.   To follow Barrie you can find him on most of the social media channels: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   If you'd like to get hold of a copy of Barrie's book, ‘Chasing Greatness' then please go HERE   CLICK HERE To watch a short video of the Triathlon event at the Sydney Olympics in 2002 won by Simon Whitfield of Canada. To download your FREE 4-week mobility plan, please click here. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe now, with a happiness guarantee! Join SWAT/High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful.  Please click here to support the HPH podcast.  Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes.  Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here.  For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Barrie Shepley is a professional Coach, Olympic and World Cup Triathlon Commentator, mentor to many professional athletes, and a true Canadian and Triathlon legend. Barrie Shepley has been to 6 Olympics & 30 World Tri Champs as coach or commentator. For over 30 years, Barrie Shepley has influenced the world of Triathlon for the better. Starting the Kids of steal Triathlons in Canada, we're the future Olympic Gold medalist Simon Whitfield developed his craft. He was the Canadian head coach during the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where Simon Whitfield won Gold. He provided commentary for the World Cup series for over 20 years, and if you're a fan of Triathlon, you no doubt know who he is.  His job as a professional coach and TV sports commentator has taken him to all corners of the earth, where he's experienced many unexpected twists and turns. His new book, Chasing Greatness, has just been released, where he shares his stories about sport and life.  Listen to Barrie Shepley as we discuss sport, life, and much more in episode 32 of Find Your Finish Line!

Barrie Shepley has been to 6 Olympics & 30 World Tri Champs as coach or commentator. He is a true Canadian and Triathlon legend. He's a professional Coach, Olympic and World Cup Triathlon Commentator, and Mentor to many professional athletes. For over 30 years, Barrie Shepley has influenced the world of Triathlon for the better. Starting the Kids of steal Triathlons in Canada we're the future Olympic Gold medalist Simon Whitfield developed his craft. He was the Canadian head coach during the 2000, Sydney Olympics where that same Simon Whitfield won Gold, add to that, his Commentary for the World Cup series for over 20 years and if you're in triathlon you no doubt know who he is.   His job as a professional coach and TV sports commentator has taken him to all corners of the earth where he's experienced many unexpected twists and turns. His new book, Chasing Greatness, has just been released. Where he shares his stories about sport and life. Whether you're a sports fan or not, this book carries many beautiful lessons.   Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - anyquestion.com   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"   Find Barrie Shepley on social media: Twitter: Barrie Shepley Facebook: Facebook LinkedIn: Barrie Shepley Book: Chasing Greatness - Stories of Passion and Perseverance in Sport and in Life ... by Barrie Shepley   Timestamps 1:49 - Interview starts 3:43 - What it's like to have breakfast with Lori Bowden - 7 straight years on the podium at Kona with 2 wins. 9:18 - Barrie describes his view on the power of getting yourself in a race, as opposed to laser-beam focusing on your training. The more often that you can race, the better that you can see your skills evolving. You really start to see who is cut out for elite racing, and who is a good trainer who cant race. 15:22 - Some amazing stories about Javier Gomez and Jan Frodeno and their race vs. training numbers. 16:58 - Rewinding the clock with Barrie Shepley. From the early inspirations in sport, through to his realization that he was not gonna make pro, through to his decision to create the first Kids Of Steel race. with Simon Whitfield. Every kid is a triathlete 28:25 - Barrie explains how he transitioned into commentating. Telling stories and a commitment to 'never leaving an event' until the last person crosses the line has seen Barrie crafting an amazing career commentating triathlon. 35:59 - From commentating ... to coaching. Barrie's journey and passion into coaching athletes is fascinating and inspiring. 44:30 - Barrie describes one of the biggest highlights of his 40+ years career. Simon Whitfield 50:36 - Some of the 'lows' from Barrie Shepley's career also help us understand the life journey within sport. 55:34 - Barrie's new book is titled 'Chasing Greatness' - Stories of passion and perseverance in sport and life. Barrie Shepley's quest to find greatness in himself and others has been far from a straight line. His job as a professional coach and TV sports commentator has taken him to all corners of the earth where he's experienced many unexpected twists and turns. The stories that Barrie tells will have you crying, laughing, holding your breath, and, at times, even applauding. His stories are about sport but also about life, love, success, and failure. Whether a sports fan or not, this book carries lessons for us all. Learn about Barrie Shepley and his unforgettable journey from small town roots to the highest level of sport success, but also learn what it means to find the best in yourself along the way. 1:08:11 - Greg and Barrie share their opinions and thoughts around some really interesting topics and people. Top 3 triathlon coaches of all time. The greatest of all time male and female triathletes. Predictions for Kona - who's gonna win 2022 and beyond - Men & Women. Who's gonna win the World Series? 1:31:54 - Interview concludes.

In today's episode I have a conversation with two of the greatest athletes in the world ... and honestly, two of the best men I know.   One of them dominated the world of 70.3 and Ironman with 3 Kona Ironman and two 70.3 world titles and arguably the greatest career in the middle distance Triathlon, with more wins at that distance than anyone else. Add to that his impressive short course wins at Minneapolis, Chicago and many others and you can see why I hold him in such awe.   The other has one of the greatest Olympic careers we're ever seen. Four Olympics, a Gold medal at the first ever Olympic Triathlon and Silver medal 8 years later. Known for his powerful sprint he also took the biggest prize money wins at the Hyvee and Life Time Minneapolis.   Personally, I watched from the very beginning as both of them started their careers as young men. Neither of them were remarkable to start but they chipped away to become icons of the sport that we all love.   I've spent thousands of hours training with them both. We've crashed, and we've had podiums on the world stage ... we've shared the highs and lows of sport and life together.   They've both been on the show separately, but this is a first for the three of us.   Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://anyquestion.com/crowiealexander   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show"    Timestamps 0.0 - Introduction to show and advertising 4:14 - What was unique about Balmoral Triathlon Club and why we all thought it was 'awesome'. 7:25 - A wonderful story of the three lads doing a team time trial around Centennial park in Sydney ... who's fault was it for the crash right on the 60 minute buzzer? 9:56 - From one crash ... to another. Simon recalls a spectacular crash in Geelong where Greg tried to (at the last minute) bunny-hop his bike over his fallen mate. Only to slice him open with his bike chain. 19:31 - In reflection how do three young men look back on their early triathlon careers ... some wonderful stories and memories. 23:40 - A lesson in how to speak 'athlete'. 24:27 - A subtle plug for our show sponsor - https://anyquestion.com/crowiealexander 26:26 - To an elite athlete ... there is no 'Plan B'. You are 'all-in'. The lads describe what this means in each of their eyes. Fascinating!!! 30:23 - The guys talk about some of the toughest times in their careers. Inspiring!!! 40:26 - After going through everything that you've been through, what would you tell your 17 year old self? 46:31 - The lads discuss how Triathlon has progressed, grown and become the elite sport it is today. 54:13 - So who is the GOAT? 01:00:23 - Some rapid fire questions (and answers) to wrap up this amazing conversation between 3 incredibly talented athletes. Books that the boys are reading; Stories of Your Life and Others - Ted Chiang Shoe Dog - Phil Knight Harry Potter 01:04:30 - One final story that will leave you laughing from Craig about a trip to Tokyo that changed his life (and vocal chords) forever. 01:06:25 - Conversation concludes.

The swim leg of any triathlon is one that elicits stress and fear. You're entering into murky water with the blinding sun in your eyes. There are choppy waves that are seemingly predestined to make their way into your lungs. All the while, you're getting very physical with hundreds of your closest friends. Swim anxiety is real, especially in open water swimming. Today, Coach Matt Dixon and Coach John Stevens diffuse some of the stress around triathlon swimming and frame strategies to help you approach the swim more effectively. In this deep dive on triathlon swimming, they will: Help Establish a Positive Mindset Around Swimming Benefits of Swim Band Training Identify Common Sources of Anxiety and Fear Outline Solutions and Strategies Around Many of Those Sources of Fear and Anxiety Around Swimming The goal of this episode is to help you build confidence and become empowered when approaching the triathlon swim. Regardless of whether you are a multisport veteran or a complete newbie, we hope to help you develop a toolkit to help alleviate some of the open water swim anxiety that is prevalent at triathlons, IRONMANS, and multisport events. This is your year of performance and Purple Patch is here to help! John Stevens comes to Purple Patch with a wealth of athletic and coaching experience.  His background is rich in swimming, progressing through high-level high school swimming and then venturing on to become the captain of the University of Miami swim team. John began coaching, first as an assistant in Tucson, AZ, and then two years as an assistant coach at Florida International University. John moved home to Maine in 2010 and coached high school swimming for three years.  It was there that he transitioned to competing in triathlons and the emerging sport of SwimRun, with a notable result in 2018 where he and his partner won the San Juan Islands SwimRun, beating out Lance Armstrong and Simon Whitfield. John also won the Ödyssey SwimRun Casco Bay three years in a row. While coaching and developing multi-sport and endurance athletes, John has expanded his reach into both race director roles, as well as leading positions in triathlon and multi-sport camps. Episode Resources: Episode URL Virtual Performance Swim Coaching Join Tri Squad - Our High Performance Triathlon Training Program

Simon Whitfield made history in his Olympic debut at Sydney 2000 where he unexpectedly became the first ever Olympic champion in men's triathlon. An outstanding runner, Whitfield moved himself from the middle of the field after the swimming and cycling legs to the top step of the podium. He used his sprint speed to catch and pass the leader, German Stephan Vuckovic, less than 300 metres from the finish line before pulling away for the victory.   After an 11th place finish at Athens 2004, Whitfield and his team decided he needed a new strategy at Beijing 2008. Teammate Colin Jenkins willingly took up the role of domestique, which was a tactic borrowed from road cycling. Jenkins' job was to get out of the water at the front of the pack and keep the leaders close during the cycling leg, chasing down and reeling in anyone who attempted to break away. That set the stage for Whitfield to shine during the 10-kilometre run. Fourth heading into the final lap, Whitfield picked up his pace for another sprint to the finish line, coming away with the silver medal.   For his fourth Olympic Games at London 2012, Whitfield was selected as Team Canada's flag bearer for the Opening Ceremony. But he was unable to finish his last Olympic race when he crashed his bike going over a speed bump and suffered a small break to his collarbone. The two-time Olympic medalist announced his retirement in October 2013.   Whitfield's success at multi-sport games also includes the bronze medal won at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg as well as the first ever gold medal awarded in triathlon at the Commonwealth Games in 2002. During his 16 years as an elite international competitor, Whitfield earned 14 ITU World Cup victories and was a 12-time national champion. He received Honourary Doctor of Laws degrees from the University of Guelph and the University of Victoria. Whitfield was inducted the ITU Hall of Fame and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.   Timestamps 0:00 - audio snippet 1:28 - Introduction to show. 3:47 - Interview starts. 8:38 - Where in the world is Simon Whitfield? 10:18 - The relationship between sport and competition can be detrimental. As athletes we were always peering over the edge of our ability, however Simon realised something startling about his need for adventure once he retired. 17:14 - The journey for Simon from first finding Triathlon is extraordinary. His message is to say 'yes' to every opportunity and go out into the world and 'explore'. 31:07 - Simon describes the feelings that happen for an elite athlete during an Olympic Games event. From the hurt box, to the mindset that is uncomfortable, explorative, addictive ... present. He describes it as the 'most alive' you'll ever be. 48:58 - The champs chat sport and politics ... particularly as it relates to the current situation in Europe. 52:34 - The sport of Triathlon has changed over the decades and with so much wisdom between them, Greg and Simon chat through the science, the modern athlete mindset, the gadgets that now measure and quantify performances. 1:09:49 - Who is the greatest athlete of all time? (what a list!!!) 1:15:45 - Some wonderful book suggestions from both men. (see below for links and details) 1:19:53 - What's next for Simon Whitfield? 1:22:18 - Interview ends.   Books mentioned The Paper Menagerie - Ken Liu The Last Neanderthal: A Novel - Claire Cameron Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder - Nassim Nicholas Nicholas Taleb   Find Simon Whitfield online: website: https://www.simonwhitfield.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonwhitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-whitfield

Check out the Real Triathlon Squad online store here for all the best products we use! Simon Whitfield is well known for being the first ever Olympic gold medalist in Triathlon from the Sidney Games in 2000. In this episode Simon delivers some hard truths his perspectives were to become a champion and how they've changed as he's matured. Simon also covers how all athletes can shape their mind set to achieve their individual goals. Plus catch up with what he's been up to since retirement.    If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

This week we have Collin Chartier back from the Collin's Cup in Slovakia. Collin matched Kyle Smith on the swim and Gustav Iden on the bike. Collin beat out Kyle for a 2nd place and 2 points for the USA.  We're looking forward to hearing about their 3-way battle and the Collin's Cup in general. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Collin Chartier Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Julie Moss Award at The Collin's Cup What's new in the 303? Sebastian's new Scott bike at Lookout last week Buff Classic 303 and Channel 7   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Collin Chartier Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking.   There is nothing more satisfying to Collin than achieving his potential through hard work, persistence, and self-belief.  A month ago he came in 3rd at Ironman Boulder 70.3.  Got a ticket to the Collin's Cup and then crushed out a 2nd place to Gustav Iden and is back in Boulder.  Let's chat with Collin Chartier.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION ANNOUNCES LIONEL SANDERS AND HOLLY LAWRENCE AS WINNERS OF THE JULIE MOSS AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS PERFORMANCES AT THE COLLINS CUP The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Team Internationals' Lionel Sanders and Team Europe's Holly Lawrence have been awarded the Julie Moss Award for their courageous performances at The Collins Cup.   The Julie Moss Award is named after Julie Moss, whose performance at the 1982 World Championship in Kona, in which she collapsed and crawled across the finish line, has come to signify the indomitable spirit of triathlon. In many ways she is the inspiration of the PTO's motto, “Dum Spiro Spero,” which means “Whilst I breathe, I hope.”   The many gutsy performances at the Collins Cup made this decision extremely difficult. From Team Internationals' Kyle Smith racing with one aerobar after crashing, to an unwell Daniela Ryf of Team Europe pushing herself on the run to earn three vital points, from the outstanding performance by American Chelsea Sodaro barely six months after the arrival of her baby Skye, to the mad sprint by Team Internationals' Jackson Laundry in the final two kilometres to win his match, the day was filled with grit and determination. But the performances of Sanders and Lawrence particularly captivated the fans and showcased the meaning of The Collins Cup.   Canadian Lionel Sanders, the spiritual leader of Team Internationals, arrived at the event having finished second at IRONMAN Copenhagen only six days before. However, nothing was going to stop him leaving his body and soul on the racecourse for the PTO's flagship event. Sanders not only competed on just six days rest from a full distance race, but he then rose from the pavement after a bike crash to win his match against Europe's Sebastian Kienle and USA's Andrew Starykowicz.   Simon Whitfield, Olympic Gold Medal winner and Team Internationals Captain, commented, “There is literally no way to describe Lionel Sanders. You can exhaust your Thesaurus with words like relentless, indomitable, unyielding, driven, inexorable, and never come close to describing what Lionel Sanders is or does. You can only conclude it is beyond the realm of human comprehension. In everything the man does he lives his mantra to have “NO LIMITS.” It was an honour to be his Captain and experience his passion and spirit.“   For the women, Europe's Holly Lawrence personifies the values of the Collins Cup. One of the marquee matches against fierce rival Ellie Salthouse from Team Internationals was turning out to be well and truly epic as the women battled side-by-side for every stroke of the swim, colliding numerous times as each refused to yield a centimetre. It was triathlon's equivalent of Ali v. Fraser fought in the waters of the Danube River. Lawrence led on the bike until disaster struck, and she crashed not far from T-2. Bloodied, she rose immediately to continue the fight, but her damaged bike took almost five minutes to repair as she waited helplessly. She watched both Salthouse and USA's Skye Moench pass her and saw her chance to win the match evaporate. Bike repaired but spirit unbroken, she rode into transition to a standing ovation. With no chance to win her match, she nonetheless persevered in the run and denied Team USA and Team International bonus points, thus helping Team Europe to victory.   Natascha Badmann, Team Europe Captain, noted, “Holly Lawrence's performance was an inspiration to our team. We had already lost points in Match No. 1 with the tremendous performance of USA's Taylor Knibb. If Holly was not able to continue, we would have lost an additional 1-1/2 points. With grit and determination, she battled back to deny both Team USA and Team Internationals 1-1/2 vital points. This did not go unnoticed by the fans and the rest of Team Europe, who were not prepared to see Holly's effort be in vain.”   Lawrence mentioned in her post-race interview that if it had been a normal championship race, she would not have continued after it took so long to mend her bike, but since she was racing for Team Europe, she was willing to sacrifice her personal goals for those of the team.   What's New in the 303: Sebastian's New Bike, Communities Uniting and More Contributors Than You Might Think Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your vulnerability and it was honor to ride with you last Friday. You thanked me so kindly and closed your text later that day by saying “God bless you and your family.” I do feel blessed. But what you don't know, what most don't know is the whole story, and I want to share with you my thoughts and feelings and how much the community made this possible.   Buff Classic adds Gravel Route, Still Openings for Sept 12th Ride. The Buff Classic has added the Dirty Epic which is a mixed surface course featuring some smooth asphalt, buff gravel, and some pretty epic Jeep road style descending. The ride starts up Boulder Canyon, which will be closed to cars, and turns up Magnolia Road around 4 miles up Boulder Canyon.  Magnolia is steep, averaging over 9% for the first 4+ miles, with some sections nearing 20%.  Whatever bike you are riding, be sure it has good climbing gears. Bikes that are 1x in the front will need a 40″ on the back.   303 and Channel 7   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we have Collin Chartier back from the Collin's Cup in Slovakia. Collin matched Kyle Smith on the swim and Gustav Iden on the bike. Collin beat out Kyle for a 2nd place and 2 points for the USA.  We're looking forward to hearing about their 3-way battle and the Collin's Cup in general. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Collin Chartier Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Julie Moss Award at The Collin's Cup What's new in the 303? Sebastian's new Scott bike at Lookout last week Buff Classic 303 and Channel 7   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Collin Chartier Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking.   There is nothing more satisfying to Collin than achieving his potential through hard work, persistence, and self-belief.  A month ago he came in 3rd at Ironman Boulder 70.3.  Got a ticket to the Collin's Cup and then crushed out a 2nd place to Gustav Iden and is back in Boulder.  Let's chat with Collin Chartier.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION ANNOUNCES LIONEL SANDERS AND HOLLY LAWRENCE AS WINNERS OF THE JULIE MOSS AWARD FOR COURAGEOUS PERFORMANCES AT THE COLLINS CUP The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Team Internationals' Lionel Sanders and Team Europe's Holly Lawrence have been awarded the Julie Moss Award for their courageous performances at The Collins Cup.   The Julie Moss Award is named after Julie Moss, whose performance at the 1982 World Championship in Kona, in which she collapsed and crawled across the finish line, has come to signify the indomitable spirit of triathlon. In many ways she is the inspiration of the PTO's motto, “Dum Spiro Spero,” which means “Whilst I breathe, I hope.”   The many gutsy performances at the Collins Cup made this decision extremely difficult. From Team Internationals' Kyle Smith racing with one aerobar after crashing, to an unwell Daniela Ryf of Team Europe pushing herself on the run to earn three vital points, from the outstanding performance by American Chelsea Sodaro barely six months after the arrival of her baby Skye, to the mad sprint by Team Internationals' Jackson Laundry in the final two kilometres to win his match, the day was filled with grit and determination. But the performances of Sanders and Lawrence particularly captivated the fans and showcased the meaning of The Collins Cup.   Canadian Lionel Sanders, the spiritual leader of Team Internationals, arrived at the event having finished second at IRONMAN Copenhagen only six days before. However, nothing was going to stop him leaving his body and soul on the racecourse for the PTO's flagship event. Sanders not only competed on just six days rest from a full distance race, but he then rose from the pavement after a bike crash to win his match against Europe's Sebastian Kienle and USA's Andrew Starykowicz.   Simon Whitfield, Olympic Gold Medal winner and Team Internationals Captain, commented, “There is literally no way to describe Lionel Sanders. You can exhaust your Thesaurus with words like relentless, indomitable, unyielding, driven, inexorable, and never come close to describing what Lionel Sanders is or does. You can only conclude it is beyond the realm of human comprehension. In everything the man does he lives his mantra to have “NO LIMITS.” It was an honour to be his Captain and experience his passion and spirit.“   For the women, Europe's Holly Lawrence personifies the values of the Collins Cup. One of the marquee matches against fierce rival Ellie Salthouse from Team Internationals was turning out to be well and truly epic as the women battled side-by-side for every stroke of the swim, colliding numerous times as each refused to yield a centimetre. It was triathlon's equivalent of Ali v. Fraser fought in the waters of the Danube River. Lawrence led on the bike until disaster struck, and she crashed not far from T-2. Bloodied, she rose immediately to continue the fight, but her damaged bike took almost five minutes to repair as she waited helplessly. She watched both Salthouse and USA's Skye Moench pass her and saw her chance to win the match evaporate. Bike repaired but spirit unbroken, she rode into transition to a standing ovation. With no chance to win her match, she nonetheless persevered in the run and denied Team USA and Team International bonus points, thus helping Team Europe to victory.   Natascha Badmann, Team Europe Captain, noted, “Holly Lawrence's performance was an inspiration to our team. We had already lost points in Match No. 1 with the tremendous performance of USA's Taylor Knibb. If Holly was not able to continue, we would have lost an additional 1-1/2 points. With grit and determination, she battled back to deny both Team USA and Team Internationals 1-1/2 vital points. This did not go unnoticed by the fans and the rest of Team Europe, who were not prepared to see Holly's effort be in vain.”   Lawrence mentioned in her post-race interview that if it had been a normal championship race, she would not have continued after it took so long to mend her bike, but since she was racing for Team Europe, she was willing to sacrifice her personal goals for those of the team.   What's New in the 303: Sebastian's New Bike, Communities Uniting and More Contributors Than You Might Think Thank you for your trust. Thank you for your patience. Thank you for your vulnerability and it was honor to ride with you last Friday. You thanked me so kindly and closed your text later that day by saying “God bless you and your family.” I do feel blessed. But what you don't know, what most don't know is the whole story, and I want to share with you my thoughts and feelings and how much the community made this possible.   Buff Classic adds Gravel Route, Still Openings for Sept 12th Ride. The Buff Classic has added the Dirty Epic which is a mixed surface course featuring some smooth asphalt, buff gravel, and some pretty epic Jeep road style descending. The ride starts up Boulder Canyon, which will be closed to cars, and turns up Magnolia Road around 4 miles up Boulder Canyon.  Magnolia is steep, averaging over 9% for the first 4+ miles, with some sections nearing 20%.  Whatever bike you are riding, be sure it has good climbing gears. Bikes that are 1x in the front will need a 40″ on the back.   303 and Channel 7   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

The Olympics are finally here. And if you're like me, you've loved the Olympics since you can remember. I've always enjoyed watching the best in the world battle it out on the big stage... none more so than the sport of Triathlon. I've always wondered what it takes to win on that special day, and what it must feel like crossing that finish line knowing that you are the Olympic champion, and how does that heavy medal affects the rest of your life?   Well, I decided to get some answers... today I have all of Triathlons men's gold medalists on the show. Five Gold and one Silver between the four of them. Simon Whitfield, Hamish Carter, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee.   Men that I have raced and trained with, men that have conquered the world, and have been heroes to their respective countries. All of them I admire and would call mates, the best men you could ever share a beer with... all-around top blokes.   They've all been on the show at least once. You can find their past episodes on your podcast app of choice.   But never have they all been together on the one show. I'm feeling very honored that they have all agreed to come on, and amazed that we were able to coordinate times from all corners of the world.   In this episode, each of the Olympic Champions shares their stories, what they were thinking the days leading into the race? What was going through their head at the pivotal moment of the race? When did they feel like they had it won and what was the initial feeling they each had as they crossed the line knowing they were the Olympic Champion. Jan Frodeno's answer will make you laugh. They each describe how the Gold medal has affected their lives. Their answers may surprise you.   The show concludes with their predictions for these Tokyo Olympic games.   This has to be one of the greatest podcast episodes ever. What a thrill it was for me to chat with all of these champions.   Discount Codes and Deals   Athletic Greens - a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/greg Hyperice - Click https://bit.ly/3jzyFDa for exclusive offers on all Hyperice products or visit at hyperice.com and use the code mentioned in the show FormSwim Goggles - formswim.com/greg for $15 off - The coupon will be automatically added to the cart. Or use code GREG2021 at checkout.   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" -

As a young boy, Simon Whitfield loved playing team sport. In particular, soccer and ice hockey, and through these pursuits, he was able to develop important skills that would go on to serve him well in the future. However, it was the sport of running that really captured his interest, inspiring him to think about what was possible in his life.He has nothing but fond memories when he reflects on his first time being introduced to triathlon, getting his start in the Sharbot Lake kid's triathlon which was an informal, family friendly community-based event.He fell in love with triathlon and in order to become the very best he could be, he said his good byes to his family and friends and left his home in Kingston, Ontario, to travel alone, as a 16-year old, more than halfway across the world, to Sydney, Australia to complete high school and to train amongst its top-ranked triathletes. This decision would ultimately pay off for Simon and help spur him on to Olympic greatness. You'll hear how in our discussion today. In this episode, Simon shares the role that visualization played in the process of winning his gold medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well how it always helped him to create and play out different scenarios in his head in order to always be ready for anything that happened in competition. Simon is a deep thinker, and in our discussion, he shares what he feels he has learned about himself, not only through success, but also through hardship and adversity. It's these life lessons that continue to propel him on in his own journey, inspiring him to find meaning and purpose in his life that extend far beyond his identify as a world class athlete and Olympian to something that means so much more to him; the ability to always remain open and curious about the world and to always connect with nature, be out on the ocean as a certified paddle board instructor and to give back to his sport and to the younger generation of athletes striving to follow in his footsteps. Simon's BioSimon Whitfield, triathlete (born 16 May 1975 in Kingston, ON). Simon Whitfield is a four-time Olympian and Canada's first-ever Olympic gold medalist in triathlon. Whitfield won gold at the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, the first year that the triathlon was an Olympic event. Although he did not medal at the 2004 Games in Athens, he sprinted to a silver medal at the 2008 Games in Beijing. Whitfield was the Canadian flag-bearer at the 2012 Olympic Summer Games in London but crashed during the bicycle portion of the triathlon and was forced to pull out of the event. Whitfield has also amassed a total of 12 World Cup wins in addition to his gold and silver Olympic medals. He retired from competition in 2013 and was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 2017.Connect with SimonTwitter: https://twitter.com/simonwhitfieldSpecial Recognition to: Special credit to CBC Sports for their video of Simon's Olympic Victory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg2SKW69AY0As well special credit to Hawksley Workman for their 'Beauty as Anger' song used in this episode: https://hawksleyworkman.com/Special credit as well to  the Tragically Hip and Jordi Savall for their music

The swim leg of any triathlon is one that elicits stress and fear. You’re entering into murky water with the blinding sun in your eyes. There are choppy waves that are seemingly predestined to make their way into your lungs. All the while, you’re getting very physical with hundreds of your closest friends. Swim anxiety is real, especially in open water swimming. Today, Coach Matt Dixon and Coach John Stevens diffuse some of the stress around triathlon swimming and frame strategies to help you approach the swim more effectively. In this deep dive on triathlon swimming, they will: Help Establish a Positive Mindset Around Swimming Benefits of Swim Band Training Identify Common Sources of Anxiety and Fear Outline Solutions and Strategies Around Many of Those Sources of Fear and Anxiety Around Swimming The goal of this episode is to help you build confidence and become empowered when approaching the triathlon swim. Regardless of whether you are a multisport veteran or a complete newbie, we hope to help you develop a toolkit to help alleviate some of the open water swim anxiety that is prevalent at triathlons, IRONMANS, and multisport events. This is your year of performance and Purple Patch is here to help! John Stevens comes to Purple Patch with a wealth of athletic and coaching experience.  His background is rich in swimming, progressing through high-level high school swimming and then venturing on to become the captain of the University of Miami swim team. John began coaching, first as an assistant in Tucson, AZ, and then two years as an assistant coach at Florida International University. John moved home to Maine in 2010 and coached high school swimming for three years.  It was there that he transitioned to competing in triathlons and the emerging sport of SwimRun, with a notable result in 2018 where he and his partner won the San Juan Islands SwimRun, beating out Lance Armstrong and Simon Whitfield. John also won the Ödyssey SwimRun Casco Bay three years in a row. While coaching and developing multi-sport and endurance athletes, John has expanded his reach into both race director roles, as well as leading positions in triathlon and multi-sport camps. Time Stamps on Episode Segments: 00:00-03:10 Intro to Episode - Get Rid of Your Swim Fears 03:10-10:06 Who the Bleeding Heck Are You? How Intentional Walk Breaks Lead to Faster Race Performance 10:08-15:00 Squaddie Update 15:00-20:00 Word of the Week - Change - Pave a New Path with the Opportunities Ahead 20:15 Meat and Potatoes - Alleviating Swim Anxiety   Episode and Purple Patch Resources Register for the Purple Patch St. George Webinar Join the Purple Patch Strength Programming Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy Purple Patch Open Water Swim Warm-Up Email info@purplepatchfitness.com with questions about triathlon training and strength programming. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

How do you follow the last episode?  With another legendary character from the sport of Triathlon - Kate Charlton & Paul Jones talk to Steve Trew "A pioneer of the sport."Steve Trew is one of the best-known names in the world of triathlon as a coach, race commentator, broadcaster and journalist. He completed his first ever Triathlon in 1983.He's a journalist, writing for triathlon, cycling & running magazines, he has had two fictional Triathlon books published.He has coached at European and World Championships and has been at the last five Olympic and Commonwealth Games as coach, team manager and/or commentator for triathlon and swimming. Steve was BBC commentator at the 2012 London Olympic Games for the sports of triathlon. In other words, he has seen it all in Triathlon Kate & Paul are incredibly grateful to Steve for giving up his time and talking so passionately.  Its an inspiring tale and full of historical anecdotes about legends of the sport, Helen Jenkins, Simon Whitfield, Simon Lessing, Flora Duffy and many many more.Seriously, you don't want to miss this one!  Sit back and listen.

Welcome back! Today I'm super excited to share my interview with four-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medalist Simon Whitfield. Simon made history in his Olympic debut in Sydney in 2000 when he unexpectedly became the first ever Olympic champion in men's triathlon. He went on to compete in three more Olympic games, including a silver medal finish in 2008 in Bejing. In 2012, he was selected as team Canada's flag bearer for the Olympic opening ceremony in London, and in 2017 was inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. In this conversation, we discuss his journey as an Olympic triathlete, lessons he's taken away from his career as an athlete, and how he enjoys his life now. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

From our Breakfast with Bob: Stay Home Edition show, enjoy this interview with Simon Whitfield Twenty years ago Canada’s Simon Whitfield won the first-ever Olympic Gold Medal in the sport of triathlon. He took some time to chat about his Hall of Fame career and to chat about his life twenty years after making history.… The post Simon Whitfield: Breakfast with Bob Stay Home Edition appeared first on Babbittville.

Chantal Givens is a Paralympian. She has one hand. Throughout her childhood Chantal's parents treated her like a regular kid. She was encouraged to, and she liked to try all kinds of things as she was growing up. Her first competitive experiences came in the sport of diving, a sport she was part of for ten years, eventually competing at nationals against able bodied athletes (there was no para sport division). It was diving that would lead her to Triathlon, but not in the way you might think. Chantal explains how she got into Triathlon, “There was a World Triathlon Championship in Edmonton, where I grew up and the organizers actually contacted our diving team to help volunteer at the event. I ended up handing water bottles out at the finish line to Simon Whitfield who had been the Olympic Champion. So, in the back of my mind, that was what I wanted to do next.” And do it she would, but the road was bumpy and full of challenges such as wrapping her training schedule around her job as a teacher and her role as a mom as well as modifying her bike so it was adapted for an athlete with one hand. She also experienced major injuries that almost cost her a spot on the Paralympic team in Rio, where Paratriathlon was making its Paralympic debut. In her words, “I did what I had to do,” including avoiding the occasional glass of wine because it may have delayed her recovery by an hour - and she needed every hour due to the proximity of an injury to the end of her qualification window. Chantal competed in Rio in 2016 and finished 8th. She did so by being adaptable and open to opportunities, an attitude she carries with her everyday as a mom, a spouse, a teacher, and an overall inspirational human. Please join us for Podcast #16 to hear more of Chantal's amazing journey to the Paralympics and beyond.

Lance Watson is one of the greatest Triathlon coaches of all time.In three decades of coaching triathlon, he has coached at four Olympics and over 50 world championships. Coached more than 20 professional IronMan winners and an Olympic gold medalist, he is one of only five Ironman master coaches and was inducted into the triathlon Hall of Fame.The athletes he’s worked with have reached the top of the world with incredible success, including Olympians Simon Whitfield and Brent McMahan…Simon of course winning the Olympic Gold in 2000, and Ironman champions Lisa Bentley, Chris Lieto, and Peter Reid.He worked with both Laura and me for several years and personally he brought the joy back to training and racing in my career when I was feeling burnt-out and I’m incredibly grateful for that.Lance discusses his journey into the sport of Triathlon, building the National Training Centre in Victoria Canada, and how his athlete Simon Whitfield winning the Olympic Gold affected his life.Lance discusses how he along with Mark Allen, Dave Scott, Paula Newby Fraser, and Matt Dixon built the Ironman University coaching courses.Lance describes his coaching style and methodology, his mental strategies for his athletes, Nutrition, and working with athletes over many years. 

Joel Filliol is one of the most successful endurance coaches on the planet.Producing Olympic medalists and World Champions consistently in both the men’s and woman’s categories.I’ve had several of his athletes on Be with champions including Simon Whitfield, Mario Mola, and Vincent Luis… and all sang his praises and praised the incredible team culture that he has created.I’ve been eager to get him on the show, to get a better sense of the why, how, and what of his training culture.He’s been a mate of mine for almost 20 years and I’ve watched him develop to one of the all-time brilliant coaches.

On today's show we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James in what is our second episode of the Life Well Lived Podcast Series. In the First episode you heard from two of the Triathlon Together ambassadors Michael Telpner and Kate Wallis. We spoke on some excellent topics like what Triathlon Together meant to them and we discussed the barriers of entry and access to help for new triathletes. So for episode number two we are pleased to welcome on the 4x Olympian, 2x Olympic Medalist, 14 x World Cup Winner and the very first triathlete to ever win gold at an Olympic triathlon event; Former Canadian Triathlete, Simon Whitfield! In this episode we talk about a wide variety of topics from the Olympics, KONA, the Toronto Triathlon Festival, Lionel Sanders, Training Tips, and a ton of motivation and inspiration. It’s got a bit of everything for all types of triathletes and its super fascinating to hear about all these topics from his perspective. Now full discloser here, one of the crazy hurdles as a podcaster for me is planning ahead for episode recordings. Simon and I sat down back in Mid November 2019 to record this podcast, WAY back before we ever dreamed of the disruptions that laid ahead with the COVID-19 Pandemic. It’s crazy to see how far we’ve come since then, but the optimism and his story-telling still shines through and only gives us a brighter outlook on our current landscape. Simon has a big spot in his heart for the Toronto Triathlon Festival. He helped launch the TTF back in 2012, he’s raced at the TTF, he worked with the TTF to implement his vision of Triathlon Together at the race, and he attends every year to be apart of the festival. What started as a mutually beneficial arrangement for Simon and the race’s founder, Jeff Chong, has evolved into an enduring friendship. I am excited for you to hear this exclusive chat with one of Canada’s sporting legends. Now, let’s get into it..

In his over 25 years as a triathlon coach, Victoria’s Lance Watson has been helping athletes become faster and more consistent. He’s also part of the story for one of the greatest moments in triathlon ever One of the keys to Simon Whitfield’s success in the inaugural Olympic Triathlon in Sydney, back in 2020, was … Continue reading "Tapering 201 = Fitspeek 94: A Conversation with Lifesport’s Lance Watson"

GUESTS: MICHAEL TELPNER AND KATE WALLIS. Hey guys welcome back and welcome to the first time listeners, my names Steven Langenhuizen and I am the host of the Pacing and Racing Podcast – and on this podcast we are working alongside the Toronto Triathlon Festival to share an another amazing episode in the Life Well Lived Podcast Series Presented by Raymond James where we dive into a very important topic in our sport and that is the barrier of entry and access to triathlon for new triathletes. I am sure if you’ve been competing in triathlon for a while now that you can probably recall your first triathlon and your emotions around it. Do you remember how you first got into triathlon? Were you hesitant? Nervous? Or maybe lacking confidence and felt like you wouldn’t be able to complete the race? Or maybe you are new to triathlon and your having these feelings. I know the sport has all kinds of demands but I hope after you listen to this episode it inspires you to tap into a new mindset and map out your plan on what it will take for you to succeed. If you are a well-seasoned triathlete then this would be a great episode to reflect on how far you’ve come in your triathlon journey, or maybe it presents an opportunity to share this podcast and message with a friend in your life who could benefit from triathlon but is hesitant to start. I hope that in today's interviews you will find peace in hearing how other people overcame their struggles to reach their goals and how overcoming these have made them stronger more than ever. I hope that as you hear their stories it allows you to reflect on your struggles and triumphs that you have had or may be going through in your triathlon journey. Today we have 2 intertwining short-interviews! We have Michael Telpner who is an experienced Age Group triathlete and played a key component within the Triathlon Together Movement this year at the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James. We also have Kate Willis who set a goal at age 60 and 300lbs to get back into shape and live a healthy lifestyle and finish her first triathlon. One year later after hard work and pure determination she raced at the Toronto Triathlon Festival Presented by Raymond James and we hear all about her journey through this accomplishment. Before we get to the interviews, a quick 101 on Triathlon Together. Over the last few years, Olympic Champion, Simon Whitfield, was seeing something he didn’t like. Accessibility to triathlon was becoming too cumbersome – too much gadget emphasis, too much fully-decked-out bike adulation, etc. Now, don’t get Simon wrong, he understands there’s a place for all of this stuff. But he noted that this was becoming a barrier to entry. Not so much for the cost – which is part of the issue – but more-so because taking triathlon for a test drive was increasingly becoming psychologically too difficult for those new to the sport. Therein, Triathlon Together was born. The 2019 Toronto Triathlon Festival featured the inaugural Triathlon Together wave and there will be another one again for the 2020 TTF’s Try-A-Tri race. At its core, the concept is meant as a throw back to celebrate the supportive community the sport was born out of in the 70s. The clock is irrelevant – no one is worrying about a PB. Everyone starts together – no one is alone. No athlete begins the bike until everyone finishes the swim – no one is left behind. No participant starts the run before everyone completes the bike – no one crosses the finish line by themselves. It’s a movement. It’s fun. And it celebrates unity. It’s Triathlon Together. Now, let’s dive in.

A long form conversation with multiple Olympic medalist. Understanding the mindset of one of the greatest Olympic Champions Canada have ever produced.

On this episode, two-time Olympic medallist, two-time Canada flag-bearer, and recently inducted Canadian Olympic Hall of Famer Simon Whitfield joins us to talk about his story. Simon discusses his ideas around struggle and the concept of walking towards it in order to grow, all the while maintaining the responsibility of being a notable figure in sport. You’ll be able to feel his vulnerability as Simon is always willing to speak his truth around his experience in sport!

During the most crucial moments, under massive stress and pressure - Simon Whitfield focuses on the breath - and great things happen. Olympic champion, Canadian Sport Hall of Fame inductee, triathlon legend, Simon Whitfield joins the Empowered Athlete Podcast to discuss performance, life after sport, and amongst other things, enjoying the moment. We hope you enjoy this enlightening discussion with a true Canadian hero.  2 months to go in the 12:30 challenge. Maybe you haven't tried a single 30 day challenge that we've served up this year, well that changes today! November is about connection, so reach out to those around you, near and far, and let them know what they mean to you and what they bring to your life. Do it at least twice a day and you'll meet this month's success criteria - get connected!! Join our free group to share your stories and love with our amazing community, the link is below: Join us in the 12:30 Challenge - https://mailchi.mp/87266dc3b706/1230challenge

Today we welcome Coach Joel Filliol on the podcast, who most of you may already know – but if you don’t, he’s well recognized as one of the most successful triathlon coaches in the world. His umbrella of coaching stems across so many levels – from Olympics to IRONMAN, to Junior Development all the way up to the Senior World Championships; Joel has guided athletes to world class success at so many levels. Joel has worked with IRONMAN athletes like Helle Frederikson, Olympic athletes like Mario Mola, Simon Whitfield, and Alistair Brownlee. He’s currently working as the Olympic Performance Director for the Triathlon Federation of Italy to help athletes prepare for Tokyo 2020. He also has what he calls his JFT Crew consisting of world class triathletes focusing on the ITU series including some recent podcast guests and 2019 World Champions Katie Zaferes and Vincent Luis. His training and knowledge extends far into the roots of triathlon, so I am excited and honoured to have him on the podcast as we talk about topics like Tokyo 2020, his outlook on KONA, the JFT Crew, and key takeaways for age group triathletes. This is a podcast jam-packed with invaluable knowledge and wisdom around endurance training specific to age groupers so relax, take notes and enjoy the episode!

There’s few people in Canadian Triathlon that are as well known as Penticton’s Steve King. He’s right up there with Lori Bowden, Simon Whitfield, Lisa Bentley, and Peter Reid. Of course most people will recognize Steve King’s voice from the finish line of the Granfondo Axel Merckx, Vancouver Marathon, and Ironman Canada from the 1980s … Continue reading An Audience with the (Steve) King: Fitspeek 77 →

Joel Filliol is one of the most successful elite triathlon coaches in the history of the sport. In his multi-national squad he coaches athletes like Mario Mola (three-time World Champion), Katie Zaferes, Vincent Luis, and Jake Birthwhistle, and his on his CV is also coached Simon Whitfield to an Olympic silver medal and working as the Head Coach of British Triathlon. In this in-depth interview we discuss Joel's learnings from this great career of what really matters in training, and how to get these things right.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Keeping training simple and avoiding major mistakes -The importance of consistent total workload over time and of training frequency -No "main" sessions: every workout counts -A typical training week of athletes like Mario Mola, Vincent Luis and Katie Zaferes -How to do low-intensity training the right way! -How to do high-intensity training the right way! -Brick workouts and peaking SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts172/   THAT TRIATHLON SHOW HOMEPAGE: www.thattriathlonshow.com   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free!   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Get 20% off your entire order with the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Joel's Website Real Coaching podcast   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

This episode features a special conversation with a man who is central to the success at Purple Patch. Matt Hurley is the Director of Coaching Operations at Purple Patch and he’s also an accomplished athlete, becoming overall champion at last year’s Ironman 70.3 Maine. He’s a multiple qualifier to the 70.3 World Championships and is also making quite a name in the SwimRun race scene. In fact, last year, he and his partner (fellow Purple Patch Coach, John Stevens), won the overall victory at the SwimRun San Juan Islands- beating a certain Lance Armstrong and his partner, Olympic triathlon champion, Simon Whitfield, to take the overall win. And yet, in this episode, the conversation isn’t centered on athletic or coaching accomplishments. It’s a raw look at process, performance, and personal perseverance. Matt Hurley speaks openly and honestly about his past drug addiction, years of dealing, and subsequent prison sentence. With vulnerability, he shares his journey of hitting rock bottom, coming out the other side of darkness, and finally finding his very own purple patch. We hope that if you’re struggling with addiction, or if you have struggled, perhaps this episode can help you navigate. Even if you’re not, we hope that you find inspiration in this honest and raw portrayal of a true athlete, mentor, coach, and leader. To learn more about Matt Hurley: Instagram Team Every Man Jack   To learn more about Purple Patch Coaching, email info@purplepatchfitness.com or visit our Coaching Page. 

Simon Whitfield is in a good place. It’s a Tuesday night, and the four-time Olympian has finished his weekly soccer outing in Victoria, British Columbia — a men’s league where the competition is a far cry from the rigours of racing against the world’s best triathletes. “I can’t just run the entire time; I get … Continue reading Simon Whitfield: “Accept the struggle” →

Simon Whitfield is in a good place. It’s a Tuesday night, and the four-time Olympian has finished his weekly soccer outing in Victoria, British Columbia — a men’s league where the competition is a far cry from the rigours of racing against the world’s best triathletes. “I can’t just run the entire time; I get … Continue reading Simon Whitfield: “Accept the struggle” →

Joel Filliol is one of the world's best triathlon coaches. From coaching Simon Whitfield to silver at the Beijing Olympics, Filliol has gone on to working with the likes of Mario Mola, Sarah True, Richard Murray and Katie Zaferes. He's also been Head Coach for Triathlon Canada and British Triathlon and is currently the Olympic Performance Director for the Italian Triathlon Federation.So if you've ever wondered how the world's best triathletes train together, or how they peak for races you'll love this interview.You'll hear:*Joel's thoughts on Tokyo 2020 and the qualification processes*Which triathlete has surprised him the most over the past two years*Why a change in coaching set-up will propel Non Stanford forwards.*Why he's not surprised the Brownlees have struggled with injuries in recent years.*The biggest mistake Age Group athletes make.Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get a free box or tube of PH worth up to £9.99 using the code OXYGENADDICT.https://team.oxygenaddict.com - get a 4 week trial training plan and watch how the TIME training system gets you fitter, faster! http://www.oxygenaddict.com/freeplanhttp://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/We have a copy of ‘To Make Athletes Faster’ to give away to our listeners! To be in with a chance to win, simply leave a review of the podcast on iTunes, and post a screenshot of your review to the thread in the OATC facebook group - and you get entered into a prize draw ! Simple! We’re aiming for 200 5* reviews by the end of January, when the prize draw will take place. Can you help us get there, and be in with a chance to win this amazing book too?!In episode 201, we had an interview with age grouper Peter McCleave, who was diagnosed with Myeloma just after completing Ironman Wales in 2016. He's set up the website 10000donors.com to increase the number of stem cell donors, and to help find matches for people who are diagnosed with Myeloma. Please register if you can.We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If you can leave us an honest review on iTunes, that really helps raise the profile of the show too!The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcast

This is the second epsiode of my podcast, Brad’s A-Games. Simon Whitfield carved a permant place in Olympic history back in 2000 when he captured the first ever gold medal in men’s triathlon. That surprise triumph was the beginning of a storied career in the sport. But his path to additional Olympic glory wasn’t easy. … Continue reading Brad’s A-Games #2: Simon says “I want the podium”

3X Olympian and a gold medalist in the triathlon, Simon Whitfield joins OverDrive in-studio to try to convince the boys to take part in a triathlon, plus offers his opinion on PED use in sports.

    Today I have Simon Whitfield on the Fat Black. Simon shouldn’t need any introduction, however… For those that don’t know. Simon won the first Olympic gold in Sydney 2000 and in this interview he tells how he believes he got a leg up on every other competitor well before the course was even set. He won that event after going down on the bike with 14 others and worked his way back. I remember sitting in the stands with Charlotte watching that live and thinking damn near 2 hours is a long time to be racing. Who would’ve known some 17 years later I'd be having a conversation with Simon. Ahh, the poetry of life.  Simon also won silver in Beijing a gold at the 2002 Commonwealth games among so many other medals was know for having a great kick in the finish straight. One of my favorite ever finishing pictures is the one above by the legend that is Dely Carr of Simon outsprinting Brad Kahlefeldt, Jan Frodeno and Kris Gemmell to the line at the Hyvee race for $200K… Absolutely Rivetting. I really enjoyed my chat with Simon and especially why having and cultivating your imagination is so important. Anyway, I’ll leave it at that so you can fully enjoy. There's some big life lessons in here. Image: Delly Carr IN TODAY’S EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: How Simon orchestrated his gold medal in Sydney Chasing the ball and how it helps you find that little bit more The connection of fiction with champions and why fiction is so important Daily rituals and why you need to be disciplined with them Why cultivating your imagination is so crucial to everything Deliberate orchestration of that you wish to attain Performance decision making Losing self-authority of our attention span What’s occupying your mental landscape The overwhelming characteristics of champions like the Brownlee brothers, Daniela Ryf, Jan Frodeno, Chrissie Wellington, Nicole Spirig Why maintaining your breath is everything Creating and cultivating your environment to success Keeping it simple State story strategy The benefits of a systematic process On navigating an about end to a triathlon career The butterfly story The best response from Simon’s dad after he came second to Jan in Beijing The importance of play Nutrition N+1 training Biggest mistake athletes make in quest for performance Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Stitcher Radio SHOW LINKS: Web: Simon's musings How to Whitfield your way to a win   Books mentioned The Art of Learning Remembrance of Earths Past series The 3 Body Problem The Dark Forest Deaths End Butchers Crossing The Paper Menagerie The Last Neanderthal The Color of Lightning Children of Time The Paul Kennedy Meat Debates Can we justify eating animals The matter of meat: a history of pros and cons  Social: Twitter Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecific http://www.instagram.com/trispecific SHOW SPONSORS: Today’s show is brought to you by Purica. For over 17 years Purica has been offering supplements of the highest quality a results-based company.  From their flagship product, Recovery that offers increased cellular health and powerful anti-inflammatory properties to their brand new Power Vegan Proteins containing Chaga AND effective digestive enzymes, Purica has something for every athlete, active person and anyone looking to improve their health and longevity, not to mention performance. Learn more about Purica here: http://purica.com/trispecific Order Purica products via Lifestyle Markets here: https://lifestylemarkets.com/vitamins-and-supplements/purica-trispecificand use the code “ALLERGICTOAVERAGE” to save 15% on your order today. PLEASE HELP US GROW… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate it! Enjoy the show!

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Escaping the Type-A struggle and suffer approach to training Host Brad Kearns welcomes favored recurring guest Andrew MacNaughton to present a landmark show about developing the proper mindset and decision-making strategy for endurance training. This podcast might have a important influence on your big picture approach to training and should be listened to repeatedly. Some topics discussed: The advantages of an intuitive, less stressful training schedule over regimented workout programming. How high intensity training indeed delivers quick and impressive results, but comes with increased risk of injury and burnout. Best to integrate high intensity strategically and conservatively, building your base and protecting your health in pursuit of fitness.  The flawed “struggle and suffer” mentality of the endurance athlete is exposed, with speculation that Type-A endurance performers aren’t truly satisfied unless they are exhausted. To escape from the peer pressure and overly stressful ethos of the endurance community, as yourself important questions about your highest ideals and goals, and align your behavior accordingly. Take Olympic gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield’s comment to heart, “Today, I’m coached by my 80-year-old self.” Andrew mentions the benefits of training with slower athletes, because it’s “easy to go hard, but hard to go easy.” As discussed on many shows, you can benefit greatly from training at way below MAF heart rate. Andrew used to spin his pedals on the flatlands at 100 bpm (his aerobic max was 155 then). Many hours of this easy effort each week built a phenomenal base from which to launch racing time trial efforts. Don't bother yourself with justifications to increase your MAF heart rate for whatever reason. Slow down, enjoy the journey, and get faster!   Andrew MacNaughton is the guest today discussing the coach/athlete relationship and how they can best relate. Brad and Andrew compare and contrast the training styles. [00:01:40]  Does high intensity training deliver the best results? [00:03:13]  Is it true that endurance athletes, in general, are uncomfortable unless they are in a state of overtraining? That is what they think feels normal. [00:07:53]  What are you doing this for and what are you all about? Is this fun for you? [00:10:14]  How does one balance rest and stress? [00:17:25]  If you train below your aerobic heart rate, how can that help a performance? [00:23:39]  Do you need to train your anaerobic muscle fibers? [00:27:34] Once in a while training is okay. [00:29:26]  Athletes who aspire to a top level of performance their whole life can learn from this “slowing down” coaching style. [00:29:50]  Organifi Simon Whitfield

He is already in the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame, now Lanny McDonald is going to the Canada Sports Hall of Fame.  He joins Mike Wier, Simon Whitfield, Cindy Klassen and Carol Huynh as the Class of 2017. 

In Folge #085 ##Höchstleistung im Rad Ausdauersport mit Hilfe von ketogener Ernährung - Interview mit Jeff Heusserer von living-keto.at Das Video der aktuellen Folge direkt auf Youtube öffnen Kurze Zusammenfassung In dieser Folge spreche ich mit Jeff darüber wie er gerade durch Ketose Höchstleistungen erbringt. Er hat soeben „Peak Break 2016“ absolviert. Ein Radrennen in 8 Etappen quer über die Alpen. Er teilt seine praktischen Erfahrungen zur Umsetzung sowohl in der Vorbereitungsphase also auch beim Wettbewerb. Durch intelligentes Einteilen seiner Kräfte hat er alle Etappen des Rennens - in Summe knapp 900km und 19.000 Höhenmeter - sehr gut geschafft, ist ziemlich verletzungsfrei geblieben . Durch seine LCHF/Keto-Ernährung hatte er vollkommen ausreichenden Brennstoff für seine Kraftzellen in jeder einzelnen Etappe - auch wenn er unterwegs nur Wasser getankt hat! Weitere Folgen Diabetes (Typ 1) mit ketogener Ernährung besiegen, geht das? - Interview mit Jeff Heusserer | Folge #079 Bücher Primal Endurance: Escape Chronic Cardio and Carbohydrate Dependency and Become a Fat Burning Beast! - Mark Sisson und Brad Kearns Primal Endurance shakes up the status quo and challenges the overly stressful, ineffective conventional approach to endurance training. While marathons and triathlons are wildly popular and bring much gratification and camaraderie to the participants, the majority of athletes are too slow, continually tired, and carry too much body fat respective to the time they devote to training. The prevailing chronic cardio approach promotes carbohydrate dependency, overly stressful lifestyle patterns, and ultimately burnout.Mark Sisson, author of the 2009 bestseller, The Primal Blueprint, and de-facto leader of the primal/paleo lifestyle movement, expertly applies primal lifestyle principles to the unique challenge of endurance training and racing. Unlike the many instant and self-anointed experts who have descended upon the endurance scene in recent years, Sisson and his co-author/business partner Brad Kearns boast a rich history in endurance sports. Sisson has a 2:18 marathon and 4th place Hawaii Ironman finish to his credit, has spearheaded triathlon s global anti-doping program for the International Triathlon Union, and has coached/advised leading professional athletes, including Olympic triathlon gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield and Tour de France cyclist Dave Zabriskie. Under Sisson's guidance, Kearns won multiple national championships in duathlon and triathlon, and rose to a #3 world triathlon ranking in 1991.Primal Endurance applies an all-encompassing approach to endurance training that includes primal-aligned eating to escape carbohydrate dependency and enhance fat metabolism, building an aerobic base with comfortably paced workouts, strategically introducing high intensity strength and sprint workouts, emphasizing rest, recovery, and an annual periodization, and finally cultivating an intuitive approach to training instead of the usual robotic approach of fixed weekly workout schedules. ###Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars [ Krebszellen lieben Zucker - Patienten brauchen Fett - Ulrike Kämmerer , Christina Schlatterer, Gerd Knoll The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Performance - Jeff S. Volek PhD RD, Stephen D. Phinney MD PhD The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living: An Expert Guide to Making the Life-Saving Benefits of Carbohydrate Restriction Sustainable and Enjoyable - Jeff S. Volek PhD RD, Stephen D. Phinney MD PhD Artikel Peak Break 2016: Race Finished Leben ohne Brot Keto Reading Project - 6 Monate, 181 Tage, 827 Fingerstiche zur Messung von Blutzucker und Blutketone.. Webseiten Jeff Heusserer - Living-Keto.at | (auf Facebook folgen) Paleo Low Carb - JULIAS BLOG | (auf Facebook folgen) Superhumanoid - PAWELS BLOG Super | (auf Facebook folgen)

Mark Sisson is my guest on today's podcast. Mark is the de-facto leader of the primal and paleo lifestyle movement, and unlike the many instant and self-anointed experts who have descended upon the endurance scene in recent years, Mark boasts a rich history in endurance sports. He's run a 2:18 marathon, has a 4th place Hawaii Ironman finish to his credit, has spearheaded triathlon’s global anti-doping program for the International Triathlon Union, and has coached and advised leading professional athletes, including Olympic triathlon gold and silver medalist Simon Whitfield and Tour de France cyclist Dave Zabriskie. Mark just put the finishing touches on a new book called "" - a book that shakes up the status quo and challenges the overly stressful, ineffective conventional approach to endurance training. While marathons and triathlons are wildly popular and bring much gratification and camaraderie to the participants, the majority of athletes are too slow, continually tired, and carry too much body fat respective to the time they devote to training. The prevailing “chronic cardio” approach promotes carbohydrate dependency, overly stressful lifestyle patterns, and ultimately burnout. To overcome this conundrum,  applies an all-encompassing approach to endurance training that includes primal-aligned eating to escape carbohydrate dependency and enhance fat metabolism, building an aerobic base with comfortably paced workouts, strategically introducing high intensity strength and sprint workouts, emphasizing rest, recovery, and an annual periodization, and finally cultivating an intuitive approach to training instead of the usual robotic approach of fixed weekly workout schedules. I delve into these concepts in today's podcast with Mark. During our discussion, you'll discover: -What Mark's "perfect day" looks like... -Mark's history as a pro triathlete... -Why endurance athletes can actually get fat from training... -Why it can be a myth that you have exercise for long periods of time at that intensity to get very good endurance results... -How to do something called "maximum sustained power training"... -Why a ketogenic endurance athlete can recover faster from stressful training... -Why Mark doesn't use heart rate variability (HRV) measurements... -And much more... Resources for this episode: - - - - -Book:  Do you have questions, comments or feedback for me or Mark about today's episode? Leave your thoughts at and be sure to check out Mark's new book...

On today's special show, hosts Brad Kearns and Andrew MacNaughton connect with retired triathlon legend Simon Whitfield from Victoria, B.C., Canada. Simon details his remarkable victory in the inaugural Olympic triathlon in Sydney, Australia in 2000, along with other memories and perspectives gained from his lengthy career at the top of the sport. Simon is an extremely thoughtful, introspective athlete whose insights can provide great value to whatever peak performance or life goals you pursue. “If you love your pursuits, you'll find a way to success. If you succumb to your fears and insecurities, your results will suffer accordingly,” says Simon. With refreshing candor, Simon mentions the dangers of drifting into a prima donna perspective and how to recalibrate to focus on the journey; especially having a strong and authentic support team. “Hard truths come with sharp edges, but they are the source of the greatest learning,” Simon offers. Simon updates us about his recent doings, including epic standup paddling adventures in Victoria. Enjoy this deeply revealing and impactful discussion with triathlon's most thoughtful coach, Andrew MacNaughton, and most thoughtful elite athlete, Simon Whitfield.

Simon Whitfield talks about his career, the emergence of the Brownlees, what he learned, and the perspective he has gained on the process that led to four Olympic Games and two Medals. Joel and Paulo answer follow up questions on swim myth busting, USRPT, and swim tools.  Show Notes

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: We start off this week's show with questions from our listeners around total cholesterol numbers and their relevance to our health plus, do calories count on an LCHF diet. ONE STEP AHEAD: Fasted training - should we or shouldn't we. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: How to recover after a marathon. Guidelines around returning to training post marathon. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - JOE FILLIOL: Joel Filliol is one of triathlon's most experienced and successful professional coaches. He has been involved in endurance sport since 1989 both as an athlete and coach. As an athlete Joel has competed in over 100 triathlon and multisport events and represented Canada at the Worlds in Triathlon and Duathlon. He was head coach for British Triathlon from 2009 to 2011 and before that Triathlon Canada head coach from 2006 to 2008 including the Beijing Olympic Games where he coached Simon Whitfield to Olympic Silver. Joel coaches elite, pros and ambitious amateur athletes. He works via camps around the world, and online, and his athletes include Kyle Jones, Sarah Groff, Mario Mola, Richard Murray, Jordan Rapp and Helle Frederiksen who last weekend pulled off a stellar performance winning the inaugural Challenge Bahrain. THE GEEK OUT: Update on iron supplements for athletes - a new study. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: The FITTER RADIO LONG DISTANCE IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND TRAINING CAMP Taupo 5/6/7/8 February 2015 - see our website for more details. LINKS: Find out more about Joel Filliol at http://joelfilliol.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JoelFilliolCoaching  CONTACT: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/ for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition