Inside Tri Show (Helen Murray)

Professional long distance triathlete Ruth Astle and Olympian Beth Potter join us in conversation this week. The pair got to know each other during lockdown. Both of them train in Leeds, alongside the Brownlee brothers. It's a brilliant conversation between two athletes who have had very different experiences to get where they are today. But more than athletes, it's a chat with two fantastic female role models about the ups and downs of life and why making a massive change can be emotionally horrible, but it can make you grow and flourish. You'll hear 06:16 Ruth and Beth talk about now they met for the first time and how Ruth helped Beth with the riding and Beth helped Ruth with her running. 10:05 Talking about joining the Leeds Triathlon Centre. Beth says "I think I cried nearly every single day of my first year here. I found it really hard. 13:45 Beth Potter explains how finally being on British Triathlon's World Class funding programme will help her. 16:15 Ruth and Beth explain how their lives have changed since January 2016. Beth was working full time as a teacher in London thinking of the Rio Olympic trials, Ruth was working full time for Lloyds Bank and starting to get into training. 19:15 We head to the topic of food... Ruth and Beth both like spending time in the kitchen. 24:15 Beth and Ruth talk about what it's like training with each other. 'We will always get each other out of the door. If we need to be chatty we can. I think seeing that grit and determination of just plugging away has been really good.' 29:15 The frustrations of swimming - they have both experienced it and Ruth thinks that time in the water is making a difference for her. 31:30 Beth talks about being selected for Team Scotland her third Commonwealth Games. 39:35 Ruth talks about why she is so excited about the Ironman World Championships heading to St George for the first time. 'It will be interesting to see if people will target both or one over the other'. 41:45 We talk about DNFs, getting back on it after a bad race and the idea of a perfect race. 47:35 Beth explains why she has her eyes on a standalone marathon but why she would continue to use cross training for it, rather than purely do run training. Find out more about this week's guests Ruth Astle Instagram Beth Potter Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring in multiple Ironman winner Laura Siddall to chat with Helen this week, all about the mental ups and downs of Ironman training and racing. Helen competed at Lakesman 2021, a long distance triathlon in England's picturesque Lake District. We find out about the many many wobbles along the way, how Helen prepared mentally for race day and how it all panned out. You'll hear: About why Helen decided to do Lakesman and when she changed from the half to the full distance event. What Helen's training was like What its like to race again after so long out The mental ups and downs of training How Helen feels about her first DNF Sid's tips for race day Find out more about this week's guests Laura Siddall Instagram Laura recommends the Run Free Podcast Ep 8 - A pre-race pep talk. Tina Muir's blog about preparing for Race Day nerves The Tri 247 MOVE Charity Raffle Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British Triathlon's Sophie Coldwell, Olivia Mathias, Claire Cashmore and Dave Ellis reflect on the weekend that was the 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series and World Triathlon Para Series, Leeds. Sophie took her first WTCS podium with an impressive 3rd place finish, while Olivia crossed the line in 25th on her World Series debut, before watching her boyfriend Alex Yee win the men's race. Dave clinched gold in the PTV1 race, while his partner Claire took silver behind team mate Lauren Steadman in the PTS5 category as they look towards the Paralympics in Tokyo.   You'll hear: 07:56 The start of Sophie and Olivia's interview. 09:12 Olivia Mathias talks about her first WTCS experience and how she dealt with the nerves. "I do normally get quite nervous, but I was extremely nervous for this one and before the line up, I was almost crying I was so nervous" 15:15 What did Lucy Charles-Barclay bring to the Leeds WTCS race and what impact did she have on the way the race panned out? 30:45 Olivia talks about watching her boyfriend Alex Yee win the men's race. "It's really weird. You see him on the big screen and you can hear people in the crowd talking about him, but I just think 'it's just Alex! 38:30 We talk about 'comparison is the thief of joy.' "So many people compare all the time, but you are always going to find someone who can do something better than you or faster than you, but it strips out the joy of what you were so happy with and chuffed about," Sophie says. 42:49 The start of Claire Cashmore and her partner Dave Ellis' interview 47:15 Claire talks about the sprint finish she had with Grace Norman, to take second. 49:35 Dave talks about the mental ups and downs of the last decade, whereby he swam at the Beijing Paralympics, just missed out on qualifying for London 2012, switched to para triathlon but then his category didn't feature at Rio 2016 57:00 How they are preparing for the Paralympics, which will be completely different to previous experiences, due to Covid. 01:10:00 Claire talks about her book, 'Splash' which is aimed at normalising disability for children, increasing representation and encouraging children to believe in themselves. "We all struggle with that lack of self belief, but actually we are more brilliant than we think." Find out more about this week's guests Sophie Coldwell Instagram Olivia Mathias Instagram Claire Cashmore Instagram Claire's book 'Splash' on Amazon Dave Ellis Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heather Jackson and Paula Findlay join us in conversation. The pair became a "quaranteam" when Covid hit in 2020, forming a training bubble together along with Heather’s husband Wattie and Paula’s partner – fellow pro Eric Lagerstrom. Heather is the American ironman record holder and a multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 champion too. While Paula had an emotional win at 2020 Challenge Daytona, after years of struggles with confidence and injuries after being number 1 on the ITU circuit back in 2011. You'll hear: 08:17 Start of the interview, how they met and how they formed their training bubble when Covid hit 15:00 some of the fond memories of their camping adventures during 2020. 16:50 About van jealousy and who has the better van 18:20 Heather recognises she is in the later stages of her triathlon career and 2020 helped her to think more about how she can transition beyond triathlon 21:15 We talk about the idea of being all-in. Paula says 'I'd probably be a better athlete if I was all in. But I do enjoy having other things" 30:00 Paula talk about her win at Daytona. "I've questioned a lot if I could get back to the top level, and that proved I could" 35:00 How they find that fine balance between friendship and competitors at races 35:32 Paula says she would love to go to Kona as a training partner for Heather this year to learn from it. "I do have an ambition to do Kona and naturally I think it's a good progression. I need to change my mentality a bit as I don't love doing really long runs and rides and I'm not quite ready for that." 37:30 Heather gives her thoughts about Ironman Tulsa 39:15 Paula Findlay talks about a special photo from London 2012. Find out more about this week's guests Paula Findlay Instagram Paula and Eric's That Triathlon Life Youtube and website Heather Jackson Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Needham, Co-head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport and British Triathlon's Senior Physiologist shares a wealth of knowledge all about training and the science behind it in this interview. Whether you are doing your first 5km, or your tenth Ironman, whether you struggle in the cold or you're unsure how to fit S and C into your endurance training programme, this one is for you. Find out more about this week's guests Laura Needham Twitter Laura talking about sleep on the EIS Insider Podcast. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bob Babbitt's name is synonymous with the sport of triathlon. Bob did his first Ironman in Hawaii in the very early days in the early 80s and has been hooked on triathlon ever since, both as a competitor and on the media side of it too. He's passionate about sharing people's stories, he loves having Breakfast with the pros and he is passionately devoted to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which he helped to co-found. You'll hear 12:00 Why is Breakfast with Bob such a highlight for athletes? It's a mutual respect and I feel some of my job is to share their stories. 17:39 Does Bob ever get nervous before interviews? Not really, as long as I'm prepared. 19:00 We talk about actor Robin Williams and how he got involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation. 24:00 Are you a quiet person away from the mic Bob? No, I'm a people person. I like to meet people, I like to find out what makes them tick. 27:14 Do you appreciate how instrumental you have been in the sport of triathlon and to get stories out there? 28:55 What would you say to the people who told you triathlon was a fad in the 1980s? 33:34 Why did Bob believe in triathlon so much? 38:04 Does Ironman care about professional athletes? 41:44 What do you think the future looks like for Ironman? "I think it looks great. Just seeing this group of young athletes having immediate success, there are so many cool things happening. My one main concern is that too many people are doing too many Ironmans. My concern is that you look at Dave Scott, heart issues, Greg Welch, heart issues. so what happens with our athletes now who are doing 5 or 6 Ironmans a year for multiple years. Find out more about this week's guests Bob Babbitt Twitter Bob Babbitt website Challenged Athletes Foundation Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show Get 10% off sun cream and skin protection use the code insidetri at www.lifejacketskin.com You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat Matthews doesn't need much of an introduction these days. The former Army Physiotherapist is a huge role model for so many people in the sport of triathlon. In this episode, she answers listener's questions, talks about how she has rebuilt her confidence and belief after her accident and talks about her future goals. You'll hear: 02:00 Kat talks about how she really enjoys inspiring other people 06:30 Has Kat had any counselling after her accident? Kat says that being alone without any facts has been the hardest thing for her. 09:00 Kat talks about the PTO's Crushed documentaries (link below) 12:00 Why Kat is strongly against the word 'comeback.' 13:30 Does Kat think she is mentally strong? 15:00 Some of the little wins that Kat had along the way as she was rehabbing from her accident. 22:00 Why being able to swim again was such a big stepping stone for her. She also talks about getting back on the bike on the first time. 'Just to do swim, bike and run training was a big deal.' Getting back on my bike, I just had to do it because it's my job.' 28:00 Question from Jo: Has Kat's background as a physio been helpful? 31:00 Question from Lowri: Have Kat's ambitions' changed since her accident? 35:00 Alex and Maja: Can Kat talk about her background in running and how she is able to run so strongly? Kat also talks about pacing and being at the track. 44:00 Question from Aioefe: Training on RPE Vs focussing on the data and numbers 47:00 Question from Daniel: what are your benchmark sessions so you know you are on track with your training? 50:00 Question from Kay and Si: Kat's thoughts on Motos in races* *We recorded this the day after the tragic accident in Hamburg. 53:00 Question from Kaylee: Does Kat read much and what does she read? 56:00 Daniel and Holly: What's Kat's post race favourite meal? 58:00 Holly: Any tips for nerves ahead of your first ironman? 59:59 How's Kat feeling ahead of Kona 2023? I think I can do it really really well. Find out more about this week's guest: Kat Matthews Instagram Kat Matthews Crushed PTO documentary Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow For 20% off at OTE Sports: INSIDE-TRI-20 This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eloise du Luart is a professional long distance triathlete. Although she was born and raised in the UK, she represents France internationally. Eloise played Lacrosse for England before discovering triathlon. But what's particularly special about Eloise is the way she speaks so openly about eating disorders and the importance of fuelling as she doesn't want anyone else to go through what she has been through. You'll hear: 09:00 How Eloise first heard and got into triathlon, thanks to a colleague at work. And why at the end of 2015 at the end of University she decided to have a crack at going pro. "Its the worst decision I could have made. I wasn't ready mentally or physically." 16:45 Eloise talks about some of the "stupid" mistakes she made as a youngster which led to an eating disorder. It's not normal not to have your period. I was a ticking time bomb. Being a professional athlete isn't just about training. 21:00 Some important messages about fuelling before during and after training and the dangers of Orthorexia too. 29:00 Eloise talks about RED-s and contacting Renee Mcgregor who told her she needed to sort her life out. That was one of the darkest moments. I hit rock bottom which was painful but needed. I have to take responsibility. It was so obvious but yet it wasn't. I still don't know the extent to the damage I've done to my body. 35:30 How Renee helped Eloise to get her period back. Eloise also talks about some of the things she used to eat and what she eats now. "It's just normal now!" 44:00 Eloise talks about how she got a pro card for a second time and why she now represents France. 49:00 Why Eloise is grateful for everything she has been through because it's made her have a different perspective. Why she enjoys working part-time alongside her training and racing. 56:00 Is Eloise proud of herself and how far she has come? "I just hope I can help someone else and stop someone else. I think I feared the future for a long time. Find out more about this week's guests Eloise du Luart Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show Click here for a 10% discount at 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri 10% off at www.lifejacketskin.com with the code insidetri Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the space of a few days the way we live our lives has totally changed. Our short term future suddenly feels very much up in the air and there's huge long-term uncertainty too. For many, worrying about races and triathlon goals has become almost irrelevant. Your health and that of those around you or figuring out how you might pay the mortgage in a couple of month's time becomes far more significant than whether you'll get the sh*ts during an Ironman. But for some, triathlon is their livelihood. It's how they make a living, indeed how they pay their mortgage. For others, endurance sport is their key to staying sane. Training is their socialising. Their local triathlon club is their family. Goals give focus and purpose to their day to day life. But suddenly, when all of that is taken away, life becomes very very different. In this episode you'll hear: *Sports Psychologist Evie Serventi who has some great advice on trying to get your head around recent events, staying calm, finding new opportunities and learning to enjoy the process of training again *2x Kona Podium finisher, David McNamee joins us from his base in Girona, Spain, where he is locked down in his apartment for at least 14 days. If you can get on your bike outside, please send him your photos to motivate him and p*ss him off!!! *For up and coming professional Tom Davis, no racing means less income. He's having to consider whether he will he have to move back in with his parents. *And Race organiser and coach Dermott Hayes from Be endurance gives us the view from a small race organiser and full time coach. With camps, training and races cancelled, he's concerned about the next few months and also explains why refunds aren't always possible for small race organisers and why they are going virtual with their cancelled "Storm the Castle" duathlon. Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing ride. He is looking for people to join him on his ride, so get in touch with him! Show Sponsors Huge thank Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Bate is a World Champion cyclist on the Great Britain cycling team, despite being born and raised in NZ. He loves nothing more than a bike packing adventure. He's a carpenter turned Outdoor Ed Instructor, he won a gold medal at Rio 2016.... And he's also going blind. There is sooooo much to talk about with Steve and this interview will have you laughing, it will leave you feeling inspired for an adventure and it will make you feel grateful to do what you can, every single day, without even thinking twice about it. You'll hear: How his dreams of becoming a mountain guide were shattered when he was told he was going blind more on becoming the first Visually Impaired person to solo climb El Capitan How he went from being a 'rock climbing bum' to the GB cycling team in his 30s, despite never having owned a road bike Why he has never done a Lactate Threshold Test or a V02 max test in his life. His thoughts on preparing for his second Paralympics in his 40s Find out more about this week's guest Steve Bate website Steve Bate instagram Steve Bate's solo El Cap climb Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby - Paralympic and World Champion cyclists Second City Divide adventure video (you must give this a watch!) Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

French long distance triathlete Leon Chevalier has surprised himself with how far he has come in the sport in such a short space of time. The Bath-based athlete says he 'would be on a Graduate Engineering Programme if it wasn't for Susie and Rob Cheetham.' They noticed he had something special about him and have supported him since 2021. The belief paid off, in 2022 Chevalier completed his Masters in Engineering and finished 6th and 7th at The Ironman World Championships in St George and Kona respectively. 2023 sees Chevalier be a full-time professional for the first time. You'll hear: 01:30 The amount of indoor training Leon does "its a means to an end. I enjoy being good at something." 05:00 His background in Engineering and how he managed to juggle his Masters degree while trying to be one of the best long distance triathletes in the world. 2023 will be the first year he can do triathlon full-time. 10:00 Is he excited or scared about his job being a triathlete? 11:00 Does he yet feel like he is amongst the best long distance triathletes in the World? 16:00 Why is his English so good? 18:00 The role that Susie and Rob Cheetham have had on Leon's life 'without the Cheetham's, I'd be doing an Engineering grad scheme now.' 22:00 Is he will known in France and how important is Embrunman on the french triathlon scene? 28:00 Leon's thoughts on the men's Ironman World Championships being in Nice, effectively a home race for him and on a hilly course that he likes. 31:00 Leon's one of a group of young male athletes really shaking up the long-distance scene. How does he feel about it? 35:00 Why Leon has started to work with a Sports Psychologist to get his head around the fact he is a full-time triathlete and he's done amazingly well in it. He needed to find his why again. 41:00 Leon's aims for the 2023 season. Find out more about this week's guest: Leon Chevalier Instagram Leon Chevalier website Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the first part of a mini series from the Inside Tri Show and the Witsup Podcast, taking a closer look at body image, eating disorders and disordered eating in triathlon.   Look out for Episode 2 coming soon at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/ Over the two episodes, you'll hear from professional triathletes and coaches including Jodie Cunnama, Cody Beals, Renee Kiley, Felicity Joyce and Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor. In part 1, you'll hear an in-depth interview with Canadian Ironman Champion Cody Beals who started to struggle with disordered eating when he went to University and was on the cross country team. "I could see a trend that I could get lighter and I would start to perform better, but I was on borrowed time with that." He says it's taken him a decade to finally feel better about his body. You'll also hear Witsup's Stef Hanson's interview with top age group athlete and coach Felicity Joyce, who was diagnosed with anorexia when she was younger. Felicity explains how her aim to be better, healthier and faster at sport when she was in the last few years of high school spiralled out of control, landed her in hospital and ruined relationships with friends and family. Find out more about our guests Professional triathlete Renee Kiley, who triggered this whole series 3x World Champion, coach and mum of 3 Jodie Cunnama Multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion Cody Beals Leading Sports and Eating Disorder Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor Top age group athlete and coach Felicity Joyce Sports Tours International This podcast would not be possible without the help of sponsors Sports Tours International  (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland). Sports Tours International is the number one choice for travelling athletes and sporting enthusiasts. They are the international travel partner of the 6 World Marathon Majors and the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth 2021. They also provide top training holidays through their partnership with Club La Santa in Lanzarote. Take a look at where they can take you at https://www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you train for one of the biggest triathlons in the World? In part 2 of this special audio training diary from Inside Tri Show, host Helen brings you her thoughts and feelings with 9 weeks to go until Challenge Roth. Helen will talk you through her big period of training, her first sprint triathlon in years, a dodgy swim in a river, hellish brick sessions, work stresses and crazy pre-race nerves. Sponsor Helen Help Helen raise £1,000 for MOVE Against Cancer, to support people to be active following a cancer diagnosis. Find out all about MOVE Against Cancer and why your donations matter. LifeJacket Skin discount Thank you to Lifejacket Skin Protection for sponsoring the show. You can get 10% off the entire website with the code ROADTOROTH Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Triathlete Arthur Connell joins Helen to raise awareness of bowel cancer and mental health. The successful age group triathlete from North Wales first got into triathlon in his late teens. He says he was a picture of health when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021. After three traumatic surgeries, Arthur is now in remission. But the diagnosis has completely changed his attitude towards triathlon, training and life as a whole. You'll hear: 11:15 Arthur explains how he got into triathlon in the year 2000 but only did it for a few years before having a break for a decade and then getting back into it when he was 29. But And the slippery slope he went down when he threw himself into triathlon and became obsessed by it. 'You can end up losing the plot in terms of why you got into it. I was addicted to trying to get the success from it. But I would say don't live it like I lived it because overall it has had a negative effect on me. 19:00 If you are sacrificing time with your family or relationships, you have to question how much are these sacrifices worth it? Is it really going to make that much difference to your happiness? I think people need to be honest with themselves, so if people notice that there are negatives coming into their life because their drive for their success in the sport, you have to sit down and think whether it is worth it or not. 21:30 Arthur talks about how he felt ahead of being diagnosed with bowel cancer in August 2021. "I was very selfish and greedy in life and with the sport all the way up until I got diagnosed with bowel cancer. . 24:45 Arthur talks about the mental struggles he has faced since his diagnosis. 'You're just in a mess, but your brain chemistry is tuned in to the wrong channel and it doesn't last for ever.' 29:30 Arthur talks about some of the symptoms to look out for including changes in your bowel habits and blood in your stools. "I was the picture of health and I was not unwell. I cannot emphasise enough, you have to spot cancer when you are well." 34:00 Arthur's return to training and how he is finding getting back into training with an ileostomy and how other athletes are inspiring him. 40:00 Why Arthur has a new respect for everyone around him at events and races 'It opens your eyes a bit more. You look through the field at a race and you don't know who some of the nurses are who have come off a shift and it just makes you think that anyone who gets out of bed and tried to make the world a better place." Find out more about this week's guests Arthur Connell Facebook The ROC triathlon website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Zealand triathlete Kyle Smith is the epitome of hard work, sometimes he'll admit, perhaps he goes too hard. He's worked so hard for all of his successes, working as a bricklayer with his Dad before earning enough money to fly with his bike and a backpack to race on the European scene. The belief and determination has paid off, with multiple 70.3 wins, Jan Frodeno as a training partner and the confidence to give Olympic qualification a crack for Paris 2024. Quite the story of this young lad who loved all things Equestrian when he was growing up near Blackburn, in the North West of England and only discovered triathlon when his family moved to Taupo, New Zealand when he was 12. You'll hear: 16:00 When Kyle moved to New Zealand with his family and how he got into triathlon 18:00 Kyle gives an example of a mad Tuesday when he was a teenager. 22:00 What horse riding and equestrian meant to Kyle as a youngster and the work ethic he got from his parents. 24:00 Working with his dad as a bricklayer in 2020 and what he's learnt from that. 'After a few weeks of it, I was wrecked.' Doing triathlon was not an option and bricklaying was my option to make things work. 29:00 Why him leaving New Zealand is like Lord of The Rings! And what life was like when he left for Europe with a backpack, having qualified for Kona. 30:00 Why his original plan was to qualify for Tokyo... but then he qualified for Kona 'its been too good to be true' but it was never the plan really. I raced Ironman NZ and then qualified for Kona, so I came to Europe. I didn't even have a fork when I arrived. I remember the first two things I brought were a towel and a fork. 33:00 Why qualifying for the Collins Cup in 2020 changed everything and why security is so important. 35:00 Why he came to Girona 39:00 Why Braden Currie had to help him out when he was in Boulder as a 19-year-old and didn't really know Braden...! 41:00 The most influential thing he has learnt from Jan? Cutting out the junk training. Everything is just so calculated and everything is done for a reason. How it works training with him. 46:00 Why Kyle is targeting the Olympics in 2024 'I think the Olympic distance suits me more than Ironman but I have to go back to World Cup level and work my way through.' 49:00 Kyle talks about how it was Hayden Wylde and his coach who were also in favour of him giving the ITU another crack! Find out more about this week's guest: Kyle Smith Instagram Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ironman triathlete David McNamee and ITU athlete Jelle Geens join us in conversation in Girona. David was pretty much one of the original triathletes in Girona. But over the last year or two, a growing number of ITU athletes have started to call Girona home, including Jelle Geens from Belgium. Jelle was part of Joel Filliol’s squad, training alongside the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis. David and Jelle now do some of their training together. You'll hear: 16:38 We talk balance! "Everyone has their own unique balance and one of the main reasons I moved to Girona was because I wanted to find more balance. I came here because I knew for me to be happy, I needed to have a base and that's why I think I am still in the sport and for me having distractions is really important. Everyone's balance is unique to them." 21:10 Jelle talks about why he does pilates twice a week. "I am way more productive than I was when I went to the gym. Before, my gym session would always be the first thing I would skip but I think it really benefits me. I haven't convinced David to do it yet." David says he does a lot of mobility. 23:00 Jelle talks about doing his first Ironman 70.3 'I think I can be good at it and I think I have a future in it after ITU.' 24:20 David on the next few years "I see myself doing the next three years when I focus on the World Championships, but then I see myself for the final few years doing some of the races I haven't been able to do, like Roth and some of the Asian races. When Hawaii is your focus, it is your focus for 4-5 months and it means you miss a lot of great races." 26:15 "Ironman St George will be very different to Hawaii. Hawaii is probably one of the mentally hardest races you can do. For me, I think I am mentally very strong at that point that it hurts a lot and the race is really boring. I think a lot of people crumble and I am good at thinking 'this is my situation I am in right now, this is what I can do." 30:45 The guys give their thoughts on Sub7. "It's really artificial" "We don't even know what the rules are." This is a year where we have so many events going on and I think it will be quickly forgotten about. I think it's much more interesting to see how they get in St George. 33:50 We go back to Girona and Catalunya. 37:40 Jelle talks about trying to finish his Masters in Industrial Engineering, which he started in September 2011. 'I need to do this so I have something after triathlon.' 43:20 An update from Helen and Rich as they train for the Highland Ultra, 125km 3 day event from Beyond the Ultimate. Find out more about this week's guests David McNamee Instagram Jelle Geens Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Endurance cyclist and adventurer Mark Beaumont joins Helen this week. In 2017 Mark broke the world record for cycling around the world, taking 78 days. Helen gets beyond the normal questions and answers with Mark and really finds out what makes him tick. You'll hear: 17:25 the idea of identity and individuality and encouraging youngsters to pursue their passions and not feel like they HAVE to conform. "That ability to commit to the things that interest you is far more important than the specifics of the sport you did" 27:25 Mark talks really well about the feeling of a void at a finish point of a big expedition or adventure and the greatest emotion of getting there is 'a bloody relief'. "The elation and happiness is often given for those around you so I find the finish line bizarre. Maybe it's too much." 28:15 When you finish a challenge, you don't change, but you quite often change in the eyes of other people and I don't think that helps you return to normality 34:49 If you don't have periods in your life, when you have a natural flow of arrows going in and arrows going out, I think you can end up a pretty unhappy person, because I think you lose that purpose and that connection in life. 35:34 If you are having a bad day, you're feeling sorry for yourself, things are going wrong, just do something that makes the arrows go back out the other way. 40:30 How do you cycle around the world in 80 days? "All that matters is ruthless consistency" 33:08 We talk about the idea of loneliness on long challenges. "It's ultimately a huge amount of time in your own head." 46:05 Sleep deprivation, cognitive function and emotions during long, record breaking endurance feats. "I definitely saw sides of my character that I didn't know existed" 50:10 - What's the Mark like on his adventures compared to the Mark with his mates or with his kids 53:23 We find out which stretch of road in the world Mark would most like to ride again and what's coming out of his headphones Find out more about this week's guest - Mark Beaumont Mark Beaumont Instagram Mark on Twitter Mark Beaumont website Mark's new book - How to cycle further Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Schofield is a keen and very successful age group triathlete, having qualified for Kona 3 times. He also happens to be a keen and successful photographer. Having picked up a camera for the first time 3.5 years ago, he's gone on to produce content for numerous professional triathletes. Jack gives an insight into what goes on behind the lens. You'll hear: 11:00 Jack talks about how he felt a bit lost after studying architecture at University and how he wasn't sure what he wanted to do it, but how he started to use a camera at work 3.5 years ago which has developed into a successful photography business, including being Ruth Astle's photographer. 16:30 How Jack went from rowing into triathlon...and started straight away with Ironman Nice in 2015. He followed it up with Ironman Wales later that year. And that was it, I was hooked! He has qualified for Kona 3 times and will be racing Hawaii in 2022. "I raced in 2017 and had a shocker!" 23:00 Jack explains about the different projects he has on the go, including web design, triathlon photography, a book and wedding photography, but he doesn't want to be working in triathlon all of the time. 25:30 Jack talks about his dream to create content of people's adventures 29:10 Jack explains how he ended up becoming Ruth Astle's photographer and You Tube channel producer. "I owe Ruth a lot for believing that I can do it!" 32:30 Do Youtube channels really show the truth of professional athletes? 38:00 We talk about YouTube channels and constant photos, media and content that is generated for social media for professional athletes and brands. 44:00 The most annoying thing about taking a photo at a wedding Vc taking a wedding at a race 47:00 Why you shouldn't nick watermarked photos 51:00 Some top tips to take a decent photo when you're out training Find out more about this week's guests Jack Schofield Instagram Two 26 Photography Instagram Two26 Photography website MOVE Charity and Roc triathlon Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri For 10% off skin protection and sun cream, use insidetri at Life Jacket Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s so easy to look at Instagram and feel like everyone else is constantly smashing PBs and smiling their way through training and events. But we all have setbacks along the way, extra challenges that we face, doubt in our head. So let's hear it for two very different women who are happy to share their own experiences with you. Professional triathlete Simone Ackermann trains with her local tri club, had to rely on financial support from her Dad and even swapped countries in order to compete at Tokyo 2020. While amateur swimmer Sophie Gasson's dream of swimming the channel was pulled away by the tides, when she was 16 hours into her swim and she could see France in the distance. You'll hear: 06:32 Start of the interview with channel swimmer Sophie Gasson, ten days after her attempt to swim the channel. 08:25 Sophie says she isn't some kind of super human swimmer or an elite swimmer 'I didn't swim for my school, I didn't swim for a club or for Uni. I really like swimming, I like the cold and I like the feeling that the sea is different every time you get in it.' 12:00 Sophie talks about why swimming the channel appealed to her. 20:00 How Sophie mentally prepared for her attempt for three years. 34:30 How Sophie to strength from the people she supports through her work as a cancer rehabilitation specialist. 37:25 'I could see France ahead of me, I could see the cliffs and then it all went belly up but I had no idea what was going on.' 42:30 In the end we got told to get out by the French authorities, because we were in the shipping lane. But in the grand scheme of things I didn't do it, I'm not a channel swimmer because I didn't set foot in France. 51:20 Why age really doesn't matter when it comes to taking yourself out of your comfort zone. 54:52 Start of the Simone Ackermann interview, which kicks off with Simone talking about her experience taking part in the Super League Triathlon Championship Series 2021. 1:04:42 The difference in funding systems between New Zealand and South Africa and why Simone wouldn't have been able to go the Olympics, had it not been for her Dad. 1:09:30 Simone trains on her own, or with her local tri club when she is back in New Zealand 'a bunch of middle age men, who are lawyers, accountants, doctors. 1:12:45 Why Simone is a huge fan of Parkrun 'with being stuck in New Zealand, for a lot of last year, it became the main event! 1:18:55 Since Rio it hasn't been a smooth journey and if you had asked me back then (Rio) I wouldn't have thought I would have got to where I am right now. "Everyone is having to have some little battle along the line" Find out more about this week's guests Simone Ackermann Facebook Sophie Gasson's fundraising page Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a deep and honest chat with British pro Kim Morrison, covering everything from big race postponements, to her background in triathlon, to her progression as a professional. We talk about the mental ups and downs she's faced with running. And why she's eager to start training with others again soon. You'll hear: 07:00 Her reaction to the Kona postponement and why she's not convinced it should be held elsewhere as a one-off. 12:30 Why loving triathlon is key to continuing 'if you're not passionate and in love with it, I truly don't believe you can continue doing it, not to the level that will fulfil you anyway' 15:30 Her love for Time Trialling 'its probably one of the sports that has progressed the least. We still sign on pen to paper. Even 4-5 years ago you'd have to purchase the handbook to know which races were happening. Nothing was online. 19:14 Why running remains a daily challenge for Kim. "Forget the run tomorrow". Going out to run for pure pleasure - I get those days sometimes but more often than not, all I can think of is 'it's for Kona'. My mind doesn't wander when I run. Running just doesn't come naturally to me. 26:00 Why she asked David Tillbury-Davis to coach her when she met him in Kona 2019. ' I really wanted a fresh pair of eyes over me as a runner' 30:00 Why she bases herself in Norfolk, in the east of England. 'I think the uniqueness is how flat it is!' Day to day training solo is great, but it's getting tough' 32:20 The role Chrissie Wellington has played in Kim's career. 'The commute on the tube turned into commuting on my bike into work after I finished that book.' 38:45 Some useful tips to motivate yourself if you've had a disappointing race or result. "I'll now know never to not push hard enough. " 43:00 The impact the early part of her life has had on her since. 48:00 The biggest take away Kim has learnt from her career as a professional triathlete. 'When you don't keep winning, you have to have a realisation of what fulfils you.' Find out more about this week's guests Kim Morrison Instagram Kim Morrison website Resilient Nutrition's Meet the Nutter: Janet Herring Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Tri Show tries hard to share the stories of male and female athletes, from the world of triathlon and beyond. But you'll often notice more men than women lining up at races, from local triathlons to full distance events, men often out number women. So in this special episode, we're celebrating all things women in triathlon and some of the projects trying to get more women involved in the sport. You'll hear: You'll meet the 5 women who'll be making up the Inside Tri Show team of women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September. Plus hear from Fund Her Tri UK, the charity trying to get more women on triathlon start lines. And how the idea of doing an Ironman grew into something so much bigger, from 10Ironwomen. Find out more about this week's guests: Fund Her Tri UK 10 Ironwomen THE ROC Triathlons see you in Wales in May and September! Podcast Sponsors Form Swim are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We catch up with British professional Fenella Langridge who always has a smile on her face and lives with her coach and partner Billy in her Mum's pub in the south of England. Fenella admits she can be quite shy but she's loads of fun when you get chatting to her and she has a heart of gold. She finished 7th at Challenge Daytona in 2020 and she trains in the pool in Bath alongside Olympian Vicky Holland and fellow pro India Lee. Away from triathlon, Fenella loves spending time in the kitchen, wouldn't mind going on Bake Off and is passionate about craft work. You'll hear 04:22 How she's finding being in the UK over the winter for the first time in five years. 09:15 Her talk about her 7th place finish at Challenge Daytona and her incredible finish line celebrations (see cover art!) "This is really real. I'm actually finishing a race and I've come 7th" It wasn't just about the finish, but the two years going into it." 12:05 Fenella's GREAT on finding the early part of the season in the UK a bit tough. "I think need a finish line at the end of every day at the moment, to celebrate getting through another day . you're able to eat your dinner without falling asleep into it. 13:25 Talks about the team around her. "I'm the feeder, so I take that responsibility and I'm proud of that" 17:05 We talk about Fenella's love of crafts and baking 19:38 Fenella on relaxing and recovery. "It has taken a lot to just sit down and do nothing. If you need that mental release, then going out for a walk is fine, but if you need to recover for the next session, get your arse on that sofa and sit down. Accepting it and knowing it's the right thing to do and it's part of what we have chosen to do" 26:17 We talk about how Fenella brings Strength and Conditioning into her training programme "It's always been a key part of our training and that's been really present with Billy and his principles. At the end of the day if you want to be fast, you have to be strong and powerful. It's even more prevelent for older athletes for general health and bone health. We do two sessions a week and then a general session too. " 41:47 We touch on finances "I think I've broken even this year. It's not a lucrative career to be in" Find out more about this week's guest - Fenella Langridge Fenella Langridge Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you got into open water swimming over the last couple of years, you'll love hearing this interview with Cath Pendleton. Cath is a record breaking ice swimmer from south Wales. She talks about enjoying triathlon before becoming addicted to the cold water. She explains how it helps her switch off, about her record breaking swim in Antartica, and the BBC Merthyr Mermaid documentary all about her. You'll hear: 01:00 What is ice swimming? "With an ice swimming event, the water has to be under 5 degrees and you can only wear standard swimming costume and hat. There is also winter swimming, which is under 11 degrees. " 02:00 Cath says 'I did a novice triathlon and swore I would never do one again. But it was through triathlon that I fell in love with open water swimming ' 06:00 "The first time I did it, I didn't know what to think. But the second time I did it, I got exactly the same buzz that I do now. It's afterwards. I'm absolutely buzzing afterwards. 08:35 "I never had that buzz when I did triathlon. I spent the swim going up and down thinking 'oh boring,' I spent the cycle scared of going downhill and I spent the run convincing myself it was ok.' But what I got from triathlon was friendship." 12:10 'Cath talks about some of the doubters. People said to me 'you've got two children, you might die!' But if someone tells me I can't do something, I'm like well watch me! I 14:50 'Cath talks about preparing for an ice mile 'I get myself in such a pickle sometimes. But I was the same in triathlons. Sometimes it's a lot of self doubt or because people have told me I can't do it. But once I'm doing it, I do have that determination inside me. 18:15 'Cath explains where the idea came from to do Antartica. Nothing will ever top it. I just want to win the lottery, go back and swim in my bobble hat and take it all in.' 20:30 'Cath explains what it's like to get into freezing cold water. 'When you get into any water under 5, or 3 degrees, your hands automatically feel like they have been put in a vice and crushed. 28:25 How you avoid the drop and recover after swimming in such cold water. 32:30 Cath trained by buying a big chest freezer. "You get an old freezer, fill it with water and wait until it freezers and then smash it all up and sit in it. I did it really to get my mind in the right place. 40:00 Cath's passion to help other women just to try something new. Find out more about this week's guests Cath Pendleton Instagram Cath Pendleton The Merthyr Mermaid documentary Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ITU World Champion Vincent Luis is this week's guest. The 2x Olympian doesn't need a huge introduction, but the Super League Champion is on excellent form as he opens up about: 13:25 Life after the Rio Olympics 17:35 The trip to Kenya that gave him the kick up the butt he needed to rekindle his hunger and love again for the sport. 10:57 Why he plans to stick at short course racing until his home Olympics at Paris 2024 42:00 His love for fashion and his impressive collection of Nike shoes. Find out more about this week's guest Vincent Luis Instagram Vincent Luis Twitter Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. 49:43 You also heard Dr Greg Potter who is one of the members of the team behind the product. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helen heads to Cardiff, South Wales in this week's episode to spend a morning with Dave Tonge (ep. 103) at Heathwood Swimming. Dave has been teaching triathletes and swimmers how to swim for 25 years. He's also helped many former Wales Rugby Internationals with their swimming so they can take on Ironman Wales. Helen meets one such player, Alix Popham, and the 85 year old who is learning to swim. Then Helen has a session with Dave in Endless Pool. You'll hear: 06:00 Dave Tonge welcomes Helen to Heathwood swim 24:00 Meet Mike, the 85 year old who's been learning to swim with Dave for a year. He was scared of swimming and had never been in the pool. Mike's an inspirational guy who also goes to Crossfit 3 times a week. He decided to learn to swim in his mid-80s because it was on his bucket list. 23:30 Former Rugby International Alix Popham and Dave talk to Helen about the Channel Swim challenge they are involved in October of 2023. A team made up of former rugby union players is taking on a team of former rugby league players in a relay challenge across the English Channel. The majority of the teams have been impacted by early onset dementia. They are raising money for Head For Change. 47:00 Dave gets Helen in the endless pool to help her with her swim technique. Find out more about this week's guest: Heathwood Swimming website Dave Tonge Instagram Head for Change website Alix Popham instagram Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs is a fascinating person to both interview and listen to. Pete was originally a landscape gardener before he became a professional athlete at the age of 21. He won in Kona when he was 30, by which point he had done an incredible 30 Ironman races, including finishing 2nd in 2011 and recording the 3rd fastest marathon in the race’s history with a 2h41m05 in 2010.    After 2012, he was very public about his on-going battle with fatigue, something he has dealt with since he was a teenager. He’s had loads of tests done and he has tried various different diets to reduce inflammation from foods and he is currently a strict carnivore – his diet is JUST meat. You'll hear: *Why training LESS helped him to become World Champion *If a meat only diet leaves him constipated *His advice for staying mentally strong and focussed on good run technique during the run leg of a triathlon. *His hopes to get back to the pointy end of racing. You can make your own mind up about whether you agree with what he says or not, but the message to take from it is we are all different and the training and diet that works for one person, might not be right for you and comparing yourself to others is pretty pointless. Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, if you could get involved on social media, by following @Insidetrishow on twitter and Instagram, commenting and sharing posts, that would be lovely. Connect with Pete via his website, Instagram or twitter HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview I did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a vegan winter performance bundle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Think you need all the gear to go faster? Think again! In this episode, learn how to spend smarter and go faster on a bike this week, with expert bike fitter Mike Taylor. If you've ever struggled with saddle sores or a numb penis, if you're debating whether you should buy a time trial bike or if you want to know how to really keep your bike clean, but you've never wanted to ask, then this is the episode for you! The amazing Mike Taylor joins me to talk about: 11:44 Become a bike fitting specialist 12:56 "The biggest barrier to most people doing long distance stuff is their position" 15:25 "My aim when I go into a bike fit is to make someone faster, more aerodynamic, more powerful and WAY more comfortable" 17:51 "Once you're above 25 mph, the key to speed is aerodynamics" 19:48 "I wouldn't build a super aero position for someone trying to go from 25kph to 28 kph, there's just no point. What you need to do is open up their power and allow them to maintain it for hours on end" 20:26 "It's like we see people turning up with disc wheels and their output is 17-18mph. If it makes them feel good, fine, but it's not making them go faster." 21:02 Helen asks Mike: 'What is the best investment to go quicker?' 23:53 Helen asks Mike: 'Do you need a time trial bike to do triathlon?' 27:30 "Learning how to check your chain is the best gift I can give to the triathlon and cycling community" 28:28 Mike talks about the ideal tyre pressure 31:20 Helen asks Mike: 'How do you clean a bike properly?' 33:35 "It is possible to be comfortable on a saddle" 36:18 "Athletes are still super quick, but in agony" 37:19 "I'm always blown away by how much discomfort a lot of female athletes put up with because they think that's what cycling is." 37:35 "With male athletes, you can have penile numbness and there are so many horrible things that people put down as normal and it really isn't. You get a good saddle and you don't even think about it." 42:08 "You can get some real issues around shorts and chamois" 44:14 Talks about doing a bike fit remotely with Meredith Kessler Find out more about this week's guest Mike Taylor website Mike Taylor Instagram Mike Taylor Twitter Also this week... 03:12 Dan Braddock from Shrewsbury Tri shares his 'Tri Sharing Wisdom'. If you some wisdom and tips to share, comment on the social media posts Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To celebrate the first birthday of the Inside Tri Show, we turn the tables on Helen this week, as she becomes the interviewee! We find out what really happens behind the scenes, how she gets some of the guests to come on and how she juggles podcasting with her many other projects. You'll hear: 05:10 Why Helen started the Inside Tri Show and how she brings you a podcast each week 39:24 The top 3 things Helen has learnt in the first 12 months of the Inside Tri Show 41:50 Helen's favourite 3 events - ever! 45:05 About the mad Severn in 7 challenge, when Helen ran the length of the River Severn 48:15 Her jump from the BBC, what she learnt from it and Why you need a network of good people around you if you are going to make a big change in life. ALSO THIS WEEK - PRESCA SPORTSWEAR 57:45 We bring you a fascinating chat with Rob Webbon and Guy Whitby from Presca Sportswear, the company doing incredible things to market leaders in sustainable sportswear. Use the discount code: INSIDETRI at checkout for 15% off most of the collection at https://www.prescasportswear.com/ Find out more about this week's guest - Helen Murray Helen's twitter Helen's instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Top Triathlon podcasts Check it out - Inside Tri Show has made the list of Feedspot's top triathlon podcasts! Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British triathlete Hannah Moore had a routine procedure for an ingrowing toenail when she was 15, but it triggered a rare, condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) that made her life a misery for four years. She couldn’t walk, was in pain on a daily basis and eventually chose and paid to have her leg amputated. Hannah is now part of the GB Paratriathlon team and even though she only did her first ever triathlon in 2017, she’s since become 2x World Champion and has high hopes of competing at a Paralympics one day. You’ll hear: *The pain she had to live with on a daily basis after having treatment for ingrowing toenail *Why Hannah chose to have her leg amputated *How her life has changed for the better, since becoming an amputee *The emotion of learning to walk again and being able to lie under a duvet pain free *How she had planned to become a top chef before getting into triathlon Like what you heard? Find out more about Hannah Moore and follow her on instagram . Norseman winner Lucy Gossage is on the show to talk about the unique opportunity to get a coveted Norseman slot for 2020!! Find out more about this incredible chance to get your hands on one of the slots and be a part of Team Zalaris here. Don’t faff about - the closing date is March 19 2020. You’ll hear the latest from David’s Diary, as we follow Sky Sports News presenter David Garrido’s progress in triathlon. Follow David on Instagram and Twitter. Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors Why not join show sponsors Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4* hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In part 2 of the Summer Series 2021, we hear about going on a semi-organised bike journey with Jordan Blanco. If you fancy giving bike touring a go, but you're not sure about carrying lots of kit, camping at night or planning your own route, then there are loads of companies that run organised or semi-organised trips and take the stress away, so all you need to do is focus on the cycling and your surroundings. Triathlete and coach Jordan Blanco did an organised ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in the summer of 2019. You'll hear: 05:05 Do you need to train to ride 100 miles a day, for ten days? 06:15 Why Jordan chose a semi-organised trip and what she needed to carry day-to-day on the bike 09:50 Should you stay in B and Bs and hotels or should you camp when you're cycle touring? 11:50 Why does Jordan enjoy cycling adventures, rather than just triathlon training 'there's nothing like being on your bike to see places and connect with places. It's getting to experience the people too. You're much less intimidating when you're on a bike" 14:50 The appeal of cycling a country end to end 18:20 Jordan says make sure your kit is as ready for the adventure as you are. 20:10 How to prevent saddle sores and sore bottoms when you're cycle touring 28:10 Why Jordan thinks she'll be more focussed on destination cycling more than trying to qualifying for Kona going forwards. 29:30 Why cycle touring can be a key part of your triathlon training "I've had my best races off the bike of some high volume cycling. If you can go somewhere else and see something new, go for it and integrate it into your training." Find out more about this week's guests Jordan Blanco Twitter Skedaddle - the company Jordan used for her trip Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you have ever been at war with your body If you have ever been afraid of taking on a challenge because of what others might think If you were picked last in PE when you were at school If you’ve got to grips, you’re getting to grips or you’ve never got to grips with open water swimming or running, or cycling,  If you just want a bit of a feel-good giggle Then the Inside Tri Show with Reverend Kate Bottley is for you. BBC radio presenter and former Goggle Box star Rev Kate Bottley says she is evangelical about two things: Jesus and Open Water swimming. And while wild swimming has given the 45-year-old Vicar more confidence, she says she was still ‘at war with her body’ when she agreed to do Dare2Tri - three triathlons in three days for Comic Relief in March 2020. Before signing up the challenge, Kate had never run in public, ridden a bike or swum in a wetsuit. This a really uplifting interview, full of giggles, honesty about body image and reassurance that it’s ok to feel a bit sad and miserable at the moment. PLUS Hear the latest update from British professional triathlete David McNamee who is on Week 7 of lockdown in Girona, due to Coronavirus Like the show? Please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram, subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Find out more about this week’s guests Rev Kate Bottley David McNamee Skipping video If you've turned to skipping during lockdown, why not give this new skipping video a go? Show Sponsors Huge thanks to Sports Tours International  (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Sports Tours International are the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth, giving customers the chance of securing a sought after guaranteed entry for the iconic race through one of Sports Tours International's travel packages. Find out more about their partnership with Challenge Roth here. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. Visit their website to find out more. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 2 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we speak to German adventurer and endurance athlete Jonas Deichmann. Jonas talked to us ahead of his attempt to break Sean Conway's World Record for the most long distance triathlons in a row. Sean Conway holds the record with 105 which he set in 2023 and Jonas is aiming to do 120. Challenge Roth will mark the half way point of his attempt and he is using the Roth bike and run course for his challenge. You'll hear why he's attempting the record, plenty of adventurer beard chat and how he plans to stay fit and healthy over the four month period. Follow Jonas on socials https://www.instagram.com/jonas_deichmann Lifejacket Skin Protection Lifejacket Skin Protection are sponsoring the Road to Roth series. They want you to look after your skin when you're out and about training. Use the code ROADTOROTH for 10% off the entire store at lifejacketskin.com or follow this link: https://lifejacketskin.com/discount/ROADTOROTH Sponsor Helen Helen's taking on challenge Roth in 2024, along with the Shropshire Way 80km ultra and Ironman Wales to finish! She's raising money for MOVE Against Cancer to help people affected by cancer to stay active. You can sponsor her here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-murray-move Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's life really like for a professional triathlete? Do they just spend all of their time training, eating and sleeping? Helen heads to Girona to spend a week living with British professional Laura Siddall to get a unique insight into pro triathlon life. Plus Helen interviews former pro cyclist Christian Meier to find out why Girona has become such a hub for endurance athletes. You'll hear:  07:30 Start of the training audio diary with Laura Siddall and Helen as they take you behind the scenes of Laura's training programme for a few days 17:10 Helen joins in Laura's Sunday sessions - an 'easy run' and an 'easy' gravel ride. Helen's heart rate was sky high and she was struggling for a breather, while Sid was at conversational pace! 23:10 Helen heads to the 50m swimming pool in Girona where it's FULL of ITU athletes! 24:30 How many showers do professional triathletes have? And what's in a typical protein shake after a workout? 28:30 Laura encourages Helen to hire a road bike and do the famous Els Angels loop from Girona, while Laura herself heads out on a 5+hr ride. 43:54 Start of the interview with Christian Meier, a former professional cyclist from Canada who has been living in Girona since 2008. He explains why Girona has become so popular with endurance athletes. 47:45 "As much as we are blessed with good cycling route, the running is equally as good, if not even better. It's insane how many good athletes there are here. Way back when I first arrived, cycling didn't really exist here, but it's really exploded and the people here love to do their sports." 52:42 Christian talks about La Fabrica, the first boutique coffee shop in Girona which he co-founded with his wife, Amber. 1:02:05 What is it about coffee and cyclists and triathletes? "It's the social side! 1:03:25 Christian talks about making the switch from life as a pro cyclist to life as a trail runner. "I just got hooked and started running more and more and got really inspired by that ultra running world. 1:10:00 Christian talks about Chance, the running brand apparel he has set up which is focussed on making a difference environmentally. 1:14:58 An update from Helen and Rich as they train for the Highland Ultra, 125km 3 day event from Beyond the Ultimate. Find out more about this week's guests Laura Siddall Instagram Christian Meier Instagram La Fabrica coffee shop, Girona Chance Running - running apparel from Christian Meier Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holly Page is a GB trail runner, adventurer and was crowned World Sky Running series champion in 2018. She was world duathlon champion in her age group in her twenties and hopes to still be racing and running well into her 70s. She grew up in Yorkshire, loves the mountains but she's also a talented linguist (she speaks 4 languages) and violin player. . Oh and she manages to combine her incredible running with work in international development. You'll hear: 06:20 How her early childhood shaped her love of the outdoors, running, challenging herself and learning 22:56 How she'd hitchhike to races 14:40 Why she doesn't feel like a "real athlete" 28:10 Her choice to coach herself 43:28 The story of her first ever triathlon 51:40 Her thoughts on overcoming fear and dealing with knife-edge ridges and steep descents Find out more about this week's guests Holly Page Instagram Holly Page blog Tromso Skyrace 2019 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oncologist and 14 x Iron Distance Champion Lucy Gossage speaks to Helen fresh after finishing 3rd at the Montane Winter Spine Race on her first attempt and raising over £22,000 for MOVE Against Cancer Charity. You'll hear: Why Lucy entered the Spine race In depth about Lucy's final 24 hours, which at times felt like a living nightmare Why Lucy would have stopped herself from continuing, if she had been a race Doctor How Lucy survived getting stuck in a blizzard when the race got paused What happened when Lucy started to sleep walk and hallucinate What it means to have raised so much money for charity and inspired so many people Practical kit tips If she would do it again Like What you heard? If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a colleague or a friend! Sponsor Lucy if you haven't already: https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-gossage-spine-move Follow Lucy Gossage on social media: X and Instagram Find out more about MOVE Against Cancer Charity And why not help Helen on her fundraising mission? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Four time Ironman World Champion Chrissie Wellington joins us on the podcast this week. It's such a fantastic, authentic chat. We find out how she really felt when she wasn't on Ironman's 2020 list of 'fiercest female competitors' in Kona and why she believes her career only lasted for 5 years. It's an interview full of wisdom, life lessons and Chrissie style inspiration. We talk about: 08:06 How she thinks she would have dealt with things in 2020 if she was still an athlete 28:05 How she felt about not being included on Ironman's list of the 'fiercest female competitors' I want to feel that my racing meant something and it wasn't just a really selfish pursuit that gratified me, that it meant something to me and to Ironman. 36:45 We get some life lessons about big transitions in life and why you shouldn't be afraid of having a void or scared of failure. 45:35 What she doesn't miss about racing 48:00 Why she believes she only lasted for 5 years as a full-time athlete 53:00 Why she isn't worried about doing 4 hour rides or running at 4min/km any more. Find out more about this week's guest - Chrissie Wellington Chrissie Wellington Twitter Chrissie Wellington website Chrissie Wellington's book: A life Without Limits Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Knibb was part of the silver medal winning Team USA in the Mixed Relay at Tokyo 2020. She’s no stranger to success, twice winning the Junior World Championships and being crowned U23 World Champion. She qualified for the Tokyo Olympics by winning WTCS Yokohama. And she really caught people’s attention with some phenomenal performances on her road bike with aero bars. First on her Ironman 70.3 debut in Boulder to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and then again at the Collins Cup, where she beat Teresa Adam and the phenomenal Daniela Ryf. This athlete is going places! You'll hear:   06:45 What is Taylor doing in her bike sessions that nobody else is? 09:50 Why she is going to be changing her swim very soon 11:15 The influence of her mum, Leslie Knibb, who is a triathlon coach and successful age group triathlete. Taylor dropped her mum on the bike for the first time in 2012, as her mum was preparing for Kona! 15:40 Taylor talks about the first time Taylor broke away with Flora Duffy in a WTS race in 2017 'I was 19, it was very intimidating and she didn't say anything the whole ride' 19:35 About her training group in Boulder, under coach Ian O'Brien and why she spends a lot of time training with Jeanni Metzler. 21:00 About her Ironman 70.3 debut 'when I showed up to Boulder for Ironman 70.3 I had taped all of my gels to the top tube of my bike and apparently you don't do that in a 70.3 race. Apparently on the broadcast they were counting the gels I had taken because they could see the electric tape.' 27:20 I don't think I had expectations for this year. I was just focussing on one thing at a time, but the Olympics was the thing I wanted to do the best in, and I didn't so that has a bit of a dark cloud over it, but I was able to learn from it and I definitely don't want to make the same mistakes again. 30:20 Why she watches as much triathlon as she can 'I think I have watched every single World Championship Series race since 2009. I love watching the races I haven't been in and the ones I have been in and I think I learn more from watching them than racing them sometimes. I only learnt about triathlon in 2013 and I watched the races to learn about the sport as a whole. When I was a Junior I watched them to learn about the racing and now it's more about learning about my competitors and how the races pan out. 35:00 Her reaction when she found out she would be racing against Daniela Ryf and Teresa Adam at the Collins Cup. 43:00 How she developed a competitive side with her brother when they were kids. 47:00 Why she is still trying to get better at switching off a bit and why it was easier to switch off from triathlon when she was University. Also this week... 57:00 GB Paratriathlete Fran Brown talks us through her 4th place finish at the Tokyo Paralympics. "It wasn't quite what I had planned." Find out more about this week's guests Taylor Knibb Instagram Fran Brown Instagram Resilient Nutrition's Meet the nutter: Robert Herring performance coach Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laura Siddall has been a professional triathlete since 2013. She is a multiple Ironman Champion and although she comes from Great Britain, she lives and trains abroad and has spend time in the USA, New Zealand and Spain. At the age of 42, Laura finished twice in the top ten at the Ironman World Championships in 2022. You'll hear: 05:00 Laura talks through the tough time she has had since an accident during the bike leg of Ironman Brazil 2023, which resulted in a head injury. She doesn't remember what happened, and while she didn't break any bones, a CT scan showed she had a bleed on the brain. 11:00 Some of the side effects of the traumatic injury Laura sustained and how she has been dealing with those and why it's been so challenging. 15:00 Why saying to people 'I have a brain injury' is so hard. 26:00 Sharing her recovery journey Vs not sharing her recovery journey 30:00 We talk about meeting for the first time and why Sid has a heart of gold and always does stuff for other people. 37:00 Some of the ways that I've been inspired to do adventures following the podcast. 39:00 Some of Sid's highlights of her career as a professional triathlete. 42:00 How does Sid find life in Boulder? 45:00 DNF and DNS 48:00 Sid asks which have been the hardest interviews for me to do? 50:00 How do we think triathlon has changed in the past decade? Find out more about this week's guest: Laura Siddall Instagram Laura Siddall website MOVE Charity website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lizzie Richardson is a runner from North Wales. She broke the women's record for the Paddy Buckley round in 2022, previously held by Jasmin Paris. Lizzie grew up in mid-Wales, with six sisters and had a very active childhood. At University she focussed on partying rather than running. In 2018 she supported her sister doing the Bob Graham round which planted a seed that she'd like to do a round of her own one day. This is the story of a normal woman doing amazing things. PLUS ! You'll hear Helen and Lowri Bowen talking about the practical side of taking on the Pan Celtic Race, what do you take, how much training do you need to do, how much planning is involved? You'll hear: 05:00 What her childhood was like, growing up in rural mid-Wales. 09:00 Her sister's Bob Graham round that sparked her interest in doing a round of her own one day . 11:00 Signing up for a 75mile ultra on a whim, without doing much training. she finished first woman and second overall, despite doing it after a few too many rums the night before. 16:00 How does she keep pushing herself during ultras and rounds? 17:00 Lizzie explains what the Paddy Buckley is, how it works and what her experience of doing it was like. 23:00 How much training did Lizzie do for it? You might be surprised to hear the answer to this - lower volume, including speed work. Max 80-100km a week, only just before her taper. 27:00 How did the feel the morning of taking on the Paddy Buckley round and once she had completed it? 'The night before I was in bed and I told my husband I'm not doing it, I can't do it.' 32:00 Lizzie reveals she actually found out she was pregnant the week after doing the Paddy Buckley round, and she thinks she was 6 weeks pregnant when she did it. 35:00 Would Lizzie like to do more events and running when the time is right? 37:00 Lizzie says she finds Jasmin Paris and other female running friends really inspiring about the realities of becoming and mum and running. 'sometimes you do measure yourself up against other people but everyone's experience is so different and I'm just trying to prepare my body as much as possible.' 39:00 Lizzie opens up about her struggles with performance anxiety 'I'd be sick with nerves on the start line and it definitely holds me back. I'd perform so much better in a more relaxed setting.' 44:00 Hear from Lowri Bowen and Helen as they reflect on the practicalities of taking on The Pan Celtic Race as a pair in 2023. What did they pack, how did they plan their race, what sort of training did they do? Find out more about this week's guest: More about the Paddy Buckley Round Lowri Bowen on Twitter Pan Celtic Race website Sponsor the Inside Tri Show team taking on THE ROC for MOVE Charity Nicky Keay's Fuelling Your Health and Athletic Performance Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you are struggling to get to sleep at the moment, you're waking in the middle of the night or you are having the weirdest dreams, then check out this week's interview with sleep expert Dr Greg Potter. He will help you! He reveals why our sleep patterns are disrupted and gives you practical solutions so you can get a better night's sleep. PLUS Hear the latest update from British triathlete David McNamee who celebrated his birthday this week and tells us that he has turned to baking and brewing during week 6 of lockdown due to Coronavirus! AND If you struggle to train when you're on your period, or you know someone who does, then our final guest Suzie Richards wants to help you! Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Find out more about this week’s guests Greg Potter David Mcnamee Suzie Richards blog Suzie Richards: Train like a female Skipping video Try this excellent introductory skipping video from GB boxer Lewis Richardson. Show Sponsors Huge thanks to Sports Tours International  (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. As the official European travel partner for Challenge Roth, you can purchase a guaranteed entry for 2021 Challenge Roth through one of Sports Tours International's travel packages.  Find out more about securing your place at Roth 2021 here. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. Visit their website to find out more. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional triathlete and coach Reece Barclay is on the podcast this week. You'll probably also know him for being one part of Team Charles Barclay, he is of course husband to Lucy Charles-Barclay. This is a really fascinating interview with Reece, about his own triathlon goals, what it was like for him when Lucy was injured in 2022, working with Dan Lorang and loads more. You'll hear: 07:30 How Covid disrupted Reece's Ironman Wales plans 11:30 Reece looks back at Ironman UK in 2014 'we entered it as a challenge and as a selling point for our personal training business. Fast forward 3 years on from there and we were selling up the PT business and going into triathlon full time. 13:00 Reece talks about his sporty background as a child, with karate, squash and swimming. "I thrived off competing, but I was useless at squash." 18:30 Reece talks about how the disappointment of not making it to the Olympics brought him and Lucy Charles Barclay together. 20:00 Reece talks about Lucy's personality and her ability to deal with a sadistic amount of pain. 'You almost feel worried for her she can push so hard.' 22:00 If Reece has ever felt pressure to succeed in triathlon, because of Lucy's success. 25:00 How Reece juggled coaching learning with his own ambitions 26:30 How coach Dan Lorang came to be a part of 'Team Charles Barclay' and how Reece finds things a bit easier on a day to day basis. "I still feel the same pressure when she races." 31:30 Role reversal, how Reece got on at Roth, with Lucy on supporting duties. 35:30 What makes Dan Lorang and his approach different to perhaps another coach or a standard plan. 40:00 What was 2022 and Lucy's injury like for Reece to deal with? 45:00 Some of the things Reece has taken from 2022, with Reece's own heart issues and Lucy's injury and what 'rock bottom' was like. 53:00 Reece talks about his own goals within triathlon. 56:00 Reece on red wine :) Find out more about this week's guest Reece Barclay Instagram Team Charles Barclay Youtube Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - sustainable sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kate Waugh was crowned World U23 Triathlon Champion in 2022. It was the culmination of years of hard work - she did her first triathlon at the age of 7 or 8 and has been racing internationally since she was a youngster, becoming European Junior Champion in 2017 and also runner up World Junior Champion behind Taylor Knibb that same year. She was based in Leeds for University but made a switch to Paulo Sousa's international squad for the 2023 season. You'll hear: 06:00 Kate Waugh's sporty background as a kid - she did gymnastics and used to love riding her bike with her Dad and Grandad. 12:00 How Kate got into triathlon as a youngster and how she remembers she had a competitive spirit when she was a child. She also talks about how she balanced triathlon and her school work "I still wanted to be a teenager when I was younger and my mum encouraged me to have a balanced life." "I had to be very disciplined." 17:00 How does she find balance these days? 18:30 Kate talks about her 5 years in Leeds, having had a year out before Uni and then doing a degree in Psychology. 21:00 We talk nerves and pressure and expectations on Kate - she was European Junior Champion in 2017. Does she feel pressure to succeed? "It's only been the last few years, but if I overthink it, I then race rubbish." "You want to prove constantly that you're worth the investment, but if you let that all build up inside you, it never ends well. The result will be what the result will be." 26:00 Why Kate has moved from Leeds to Paulo Sousa's squad - living abroad and away from home and training and racing in a squad environment. 29:00 Paris Olympics "I'm going to go for it now, but it's going to be super tough." 31:00 We touch on language learning and being competitive on Doulingo :) 35:00 When did Kate realise she could be an elite triathlon and what are her goals in the sport? Find out more about this week's guest: Kate Waugh Instagram Podcast Sponsors Form Swim are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Get 20% off at OTE Sports. use the code INSIDE-TRI-20 at checkout Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We return to India this week, to speak to coach and athlete Aarathi Swaminathan from Chennai. Aarathi talks about growing up in India, when she enjoyed swimming and running. However, work took over as she hit her early twenties and sport went on the back burner. And then, like so many of us she discovered triathlon and it changed her life. She is now passionate about encouraging more Indian women to take up the sport and has tips for anyone looking to start. You'll hear 11:45 We talk about career vs sport and why Aarthi had to put her love for sport on the back burner 14:15 The turning point for Aarthi, when she asked herself 'do I have 30 minutes of me time every day?' 18:25 Aarthi talks about being in tears at the finish line of her first triathlon 21:15 The primary reason that few women in India are into triathlon is due to exposure and the fact the family always comes first. Safety has also been an issue, but things are improving and there are more groups going out riding together. 34:15 We talk about how triathlon has changed her life and her first ever Ironman branded race in India 41:00 Why endurance sports brands should start getting into the Indian market 48:15 Why kids in India haven't known about triathlon, but how exposure is growing Find out more about this week's guests Aarathi Swaminathan Instagram Meet the nutter - Paddy's Project 52 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danish triathletes Daniel Bækkegård and Miki Mørck Taagholt join us in Conversation to talk us through why Denmark is on fire when it comes to producing some amazing middle and long distance triathletes. You might have seen their finish line celebrations as they came 3rd and 4th respectively at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. They are actually really good friends, as well as training partners! They met via the Danish Federation's Youth Programme after switching from swimming and they are part of a bigger training group with other Danish pros in Odense. You'll hear: How they met The training environment in Odense and why Denmark is producing so many good middle and long distance athletes. Daniel talk incredibly openly about the struggles he has had with his mental health. Once you've heard him speak, then you will really understand why he celebrated his maiden Ironman win like he did at Ironman Austria in 2019 Miki talk about being a young father and why he ended up having a pizza sitting on the floor of an airport, rather than heading to Vegas to celebrate his 4th place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships Their thoughts on Strava and why comparing yourself to others won't help you with your own goals Why Miki loves a good sing on the bike Find out more about this week's guests Daniel Bækkegård Instagram Miki Mørck Taagholt Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Non Stanford has been involved in and surrounded by sport for her entire life. She was destined for big things on the track and was 3x Welsh Schools 1500m champion, before being mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes. But injuries took their toll and Non made a successful transition into triathlon. She moved to Leeds and in 2012, she was crowned U23 World Champion. Just a year later, she became ITU World Champion. But Non has had her fair share of ups and downs since. 2014 was wiped out by injury, in 2016, she finished 4th behind GB teammate Vicky Holland at the Rio Olympics. At the end of 2018 Non left the Leeds set up to join Joel Filliol’s squad. She won WTS Hamburg in 2019, before having knee surgery at the end of the year which put her hopes of a second Olympics in doubt. You’ll hear: *Non open up about the disappointed after the Rio Olympics and ‘not dealing with it’ at the time *How she considered jacking it all in *The key thing she has learnt from Joel Filliol “You don’t need to push really hard in training to race well” *The downside of pressure and being a perfectionist *Her love for Geraint Thomas (as well as fiancee Aaron Royle, obvs), Taylor Swift doc and her Grandma’s welsh cakes Like what you heard? Find out more about Non Stanford and follow her on instagram . If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors Sports Tours International Why not join show sponsors Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4* hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr Rebecca Robinson - Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and Medical Doctor and former pro triathlete Dr Tamsin Lewis join me this week, to talk about returning to training after covid, dealing with Long Covid, plus advice on training around the Coronavirus vaccination. You'll hear: 37.50 Getting back to sport. "It's often mind over matter with a lot of athletes, but with covid if you push through there is a massive pay back. You have to celebrate the small wins. " 43:44 Dr Rebecca Robinson's wise words for returning to training. "Don't get carried away, it's keeping progress gentle and slow." 44:25 Advice for training around getting the Covid-19 vaccination 48:50 Tamsin speaks about dealing with Long Covid, as an endurance athlete: "It's forced me to confront stillness and sit with anxieties and fears and traumas and ultimately that will make me a better human" 51:35 Tamsin talk about shifting your goals if you're still dealing with the effects of Coronavirus: "If you have long covid symptoms, allow yourself 3-6 months to recover. You have to be shifting your goals because endurance exercise is a stress and your body has gone through a massive stress with covid." Plus we catch up with the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw Luke talks about having to pause his ride due to Covid and then re-starting it in the summer of 2020. He is full of wise words and it's amazing to hear about his journey on Chris, the tandem. 10:10 When Covid forced Luke to change his plans: "It's harder to accept something when there is no other option. I had a choice about how I wanted to use that time and I didn't want to waste it. 11:58 Luke talks about starting his 'Facing Up/Bristol to Beijing' podcast 12:17 I've become interested in how some people can face a challenge and then pick themselves up and turn a challenge into an opportunity, and that's the nub of the Facing Up Podcast. 14:20 Luke really helped me to change my mindset a bit on days when I'm not feeling too happy: "Wallowing in self pity and grief means that you are going to be unhappy for that period." Find out more about this week's guests Dr Rebecca Robinson Twitter Tamsin Lewis Twitter Tamsin and Rebecca both quote Dr James Hull - you can listen to a podcast with him here. And there's some interesting research from him too here. Luke Grenfell Shaw website and podcast And... Laura Siddall's phenomenal giveaway Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Rowsell achieved everything she wanted to achieve in cycling. After being talent spotted as a teenager she joined British Cycling. She won World Championship titles and Olympic gold medals at London 2012 and Rio 206, she broke World Records and she won Commonwealth titles too. She's also just a really lovely person. In this interview you'll hear... 06:05 Why she is pursuing a career in medicine 08:31 Feeling lost in retirement 10:40 The joy of being able to enjoy the memories 12:21 How she changed her mindset when it came to winning, from relief to trying to celebrate it 15:43 Her time at school, when she didn't excel at any particular sport but was talent spotted by British Cycling 18:20 The 3 minute test she nailed to make the talent team 27:21 The lower points of her career and losing motivation after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games 30:51 How she struggled with nerves early on in her career and worked with Dr Steve Peters to control her nerves 39:14 The changes she has seen during her time at British Cycling 41:35 How it got easier to talk about periods during her career Find out more about this week's guest Joanna Rowsell website Joanna Rowsell Instagram Joanna Rowsell Twitter Joanna has had alopecia since she was a child and is an ambassador for Alopecia UK Also this week...Trivelo and product testing 55:13 You heard from Billy at Trivelo - so get in touch with him if you are keen to do some product reviews! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South African triathlete Matt Trautman grew up on the water, rather than in it. He was a talented kayaker when he was younger, but turned his hand to sailing when he realised he could do it as a job. In 2012 he did his first ever triathlon. In 2014 he turned professional and got his first Ironman win at IM Wales. In 2017 his career was nearly over when he got hit by a car on a training ride and needed emergency spinal fusion. He's since become a Dad and won Ironman 70.3 South Africa. In this interview, Matt talks about: How he got into paddling and sailing after growing up in South Africa His first ever solo trans-Atlantic sailing race in 2009 Dealing with loneliness and lack of sleep when sailing alone The time he was hit a fishing trawler and had to be rescued by the coastguard How he went from sailing to being a champion triathlete The bike crash that nearly ended his life in 2017 and the rehab since Pietermaritzburg's mighty Comrades marathon and Duzi Canoe Marathon Find out more about our guest South African triathlete Matt Trautman We talk about the Dusi canoe marathon which looks EPIC! Healthy Body mini Series with Witsup Hear Episode 2 over at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/ POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kat Matthews doesn’t need a massive introduction these days. The British Army Physio made the podium on her Ironman World Championship debut. It’s pretty mad and easy to forget that Kat’s first full professional season was 2019, after taking up triathlon in 2015. She is the 3rd fastest ever British female over the Ironman distance. At the World Championships in St George Kat posted a time of 8.43, to finish second to now 5 x World Champion Daniela Ryf who crossed the line in 8.34, and ahead of 2019 World Champion Anne Haug who was 3rd in 8.47.    You'll hear: 07:35 Kat's initial reflections on the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George. "it's been pretty overwhelming. I hit the target I wanted to achieve that was to show I'm competitive on the World Stage. Coming 2nd to Daniela when she was on top form was a dream. 10:00 Kat talks about how the race went for her. "I didn't have the best build and I was just hoping and I thought I would just roll with it. 17:45 How do you get through an Ironman marathon when you feel so bad? "I just kept thinking I've done this before, I can do it again." I just broke it down into stages, and I just thought keep going until you can't. 24:00 Kat explains what happened at the finish line and the 'great' chat she had with Daniela. I think I shouted at her first like 'oh my god, you were incredible'!' She was very complimentary and we had so many great chats afterwards. 29:45 Kat's thoughts on the second World Championships of the year in Kona, Hawaii. I qualified in November 2020 and I want to race there so badly! It's going to be mental. 32:00 Kat talks about being coached by Björn Geesmann and how she started to be coached by the German. It came about after a chat with Patrik Lange while she was training in Lanzarote. Kat says Patrik has become a real mentor to her in the sport. 37: 15 Kat talks about how she tries to stay happy and some of the days when she isn't feeling quite as motivated. 'I always remind myself when I am healthy and I can do the training, I have to take the opportunity to do it." 43:30 Kat on the Pheonix Sub8 project and how the opportunity came up. I'm hooked on this idea that if I can practise running a really good marathon off an easy bike, I don't need to think about the 2'50 mark, I'm thinking about the 2'40 mark, and that's cool for me. 55:30 Kat talks about sports psychology and some of the things she has learnt and done, including developing a confidence profile. "It was so useful! But I'm a massive worrier and I worry about things all of the time. But I think constant self-doubt drives me to be better. I have learnt quickly that I have to be mentally sound in order to be physically healthy." 59:45 I want to make others realise that you can control how you feel about things. You are in control of your own emotion. Find out more about this week's guests Kat Matthews Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Sitting on a swing on the edge of a tanker in the middle of the Atlantic isn't exactly what you'd call safe." In this episode you're going to hear some incredible story telling from ocean rower Max Thorpe. Max overcame a near death experience while attempting to row across the Atlantic. His initial attempt ended in failure and he had to be rescued by an oil tanker. But Max bounced back and three years later, broke the World Record for the fastest row across the Atlantic in 2020. You'll hear: 08:34 Max's limited experience in a boat: 'I'd never rowed before and I had no ocean faring experience' 17:14 The training required to row across the Atlantic 42:50 The dramatic rescue by a 110,000 tonne oil tanker 59:36 Returning to the race and being successful in 2020 1:05:36 His partnership with Resilient Nutrition and developing Long Range Fuel during the Atlantic row 1:08:12 Doing a DIY Ironman after his goal of IM Nice was cancelled Find out more about this week's guest Max Thorpe Instagram Max Thorpe Twitter Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. It helped fuel Max Thorpe and Dave Spelman to their World Record. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin.   Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it.   In part 7 Helen and Rich: ·      Feel energised after an unexpected rest day ·      Tackle a 22km climb! ·      Have to rely on the emergency snacks   You can either binge the episodes, or spread them out when you have ten mins or so here and there.   If you're new to Inside Tri Show, take a look back through the archive. Whether cycling adventures are your thing, you love all things swim, bike, run or you want to learn more about iron deficiency anaemia you’ll find something that’s up your street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you listen to one podcast this week, make it this one, as Claire Danson returns to the show. This conversation will make you stop and think and be grateful for what you have and what you can do. If you haven't heard the first interview with Claire from April 2020, go and have a listen. it will give you a good background as to how her life changed in August 2019, following a cycling accident. Since her accident, Claire has been open and honest about how she lives with a spinal cord injury, about the good days and the bad ones and about how sport has played such a crucial role to help her to be Claire...Claire the daughter, Claire the sister, Claire the tutor, Claire the friend, Claire the triathlete. Claire, the amazing woman that she is. You'll hear: 04:30 Claire explains how her life has changed since we spoke two years ago "I'm doing more structured training and day to day life stuff has just improved. I'm used to the routine. I just go about life normally again. 8:48 Claire outline about her goals for 2022. I'm going to do the para-tri series and I'll do the British Cycling para series too, but the big thing I'm doing is riding from London to Paris for Back Up spinal cord charity. I think it's 9-10 hours of riding time a day. 11:08 Claire talks about joining in with a lot of the club sessions with Precision Race Team. "I just go along and I am just like everyone else. 13:38 About doing her first triathlon since her accident and the 225 triathlon in the summer of 2021. 19:38 Her trip sit-skiing in the winter of 2022, put on by Back Up Trust. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and I wanted to learn what it's like to travel and see how I managed. 27:38 How sport has helped "I don't know how you get through something like this, unless you have something that drives you and that's what sport does for me." 30:03 2024 Paralympics 'it's a definite goal. If I can be good enough, yes it is a definite goal. But if it doesn't, there are so many other routes I can go down. 34:38 Why is Claire so open and honest in her posts. ' A lot of the feelings are translatable and it doesn't have to be because of being in a wheelchair. I find it quite cathartic. It is helpful in a selfish way to myself and there is nothing wrong with being honest. 38:38 The want to always do better. 'I think I had done a tough turbo session and I was really pleased but I thought I want to do more. So many of us do that in life. You might have just run a marathon, but you think 'why didn't I do it in three hours not three and a half." 43:38 Claire talk about her rehab work, which she does for 2 hours a week, which includes work in an Exoskeleton, using a walking frame, four and two point kneeling, so any core I do have gets me stronger. 49:38 Her Ambassador role with Wings for Life. Their sole aim is to find a cure and 100% of the money goes into research as it's fully funded by Red Bull. I felt so honoured when they asked me to be an ambassador. 51:08 Her biggest lesson learnt over the past few years. I have learnt that I am an alright person. I am starting to feel ok with me and people like me because I am me. Find out more about this week's guest Claire Danson Instagram Claire Danson Just Giving charity webpage for No Limits London to Paris ride Back Up Trust Wings for Life Join Helen at The Roc Triathlon Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Els Visser is a medical doctor. She’s also just got a PhD in oesophageal cancer surgery. But away from the medical world, Els Visser is also an up and coming professional triathlete from the Netherlands. Her progression has been rapid. She did her first ever triathlon in 2016, a year later she won the age group race at Ironman Switzerland and then turned pro and in 2019 she came 16th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships. But it’s Els’ story about survival that sets her apart from her compatriots. In 2014, aged just 24, Els was studying and travelling in Indonesia, when the boat she was on started to sink... You'll hear: *Els' incredible story of survival *How she swam for 8 hours to reach an island, only to find it was uninhabited *How she eventually got rescued *About her rapid progress in triathlon *If she ever now gets scared in open water Like what you heard? Find out more about Els Visser and follow her on instagram . Watch Els Visser’s Ted Talk. You can also see the BBC news report from 2014 about the incident in Indonesia. If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Beginner tips for David Garrido This week, you heard the voice of David Garrido, the Sky Sports presenter in the UK who is getting into triathlon this year. What’s the best piece of advice you can give him as a complete beginner? Let him know! Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing ride. Show Sponsors 10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 3 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we hear from Danish professional triathlete Daniel Baekkegard. He finished just off the podium in fourth place after a mechanical on his Roth debut, but he's hungry to return to the race that he describes as the best triathlon experience in the world. You'll hear why he's returning, despite the pull of other race series, if he thinks it will always be able to attract the top pros and his thoughts on why it's harder than ever before to be a professional triathlete. Follow Daniel on socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Baekkegard Lifejacket Skin Protection Lifejacket Skin Protection are sponsoring the Road to Roth series. They want you to look after your skin when you're out and about training. Use the code ROADTOROTH for 10% off the entire store at lifejacketskin.com or follow this link: https://lifejacketskin.com/discount/ROADTOROTH Sponsor Helen Helen's taking on challenge Roth in 2024, along with the Shropshire Way 80km ultra and Ironman Wales to finish! She's raising money for MOVE Against Cancer to help people affected by cancer to stay active. You can sponsor her here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-murray-move Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is proper sit down chat with Jodie and James Cunnama. 3 x World Triathlon Champion Jodie is her wonderful honest and wise self and is generous with her thoughts and feelings. The pair share why they feel like they failed when it comes to juggling family and professional triathlon, why money isn't important and why triathlon should enhance, not injure your life. You'll hear 03:30 How Jodie and James are settling back into life in the UK including their ordeal of having to quarantine for 10 days with 3 kids under 4. 12:50 How they first met - this depends on who you spoke to. James says they met in drug testing after a race in Singapore "I was more interested in Craig Alexander being in drug testing with me than I was in meeting Jodie," says James. I prefer the version that we met on a training camp in Leysin, says Jodie. 14:30 Jodie says that being on a training camp in Switzerland was 'a spectacular life reversal for me at that time.' 18:40 Did Brett Sutton set them up? 19:30 A really good insight into how professional triathlon has changed. 'It was kind of a temporary thing before you got a real career, but now the earning potential from sponsorships is so different. 22:30 "For me, the chapters don't really evolve around money. There was never any real thought of becoming rich from the sport." says Jodie. 24:00 "As long as we have enough to live, we just don't care about money," says James. It doesnt really bother me. I got more satisfaction from a career in sport than I ever would have thought, says Jodie. I think with more money comes more pressure, but I think there is a different level of reward. 26:30 How Jodie feels like she missed a swansong race. 34:00 'I definitely thought I was going to race again,' says Jodie. But something changed after I had Jack and I just wasn't the priority any more and neither was my triathlon career.' Every minute that I was out there training, I was taking time away from my family and then it becomes a constant negotiation with yourself. 38:30 I found it really hard because I thought 'why can't we make it work' when you look at someone like nicola Spirig who we are really good friends with. But our priorities changed and we couldn't justify spending time away from the kids for the sake of performance or money which means high performance triathlon is not an option. And that was a hard pill to swallow. 41:00 Jodie gives some thoughts about finding balance with family and training for age group athletes. 50:15 Why Jodie says he biggest failure has been an inability to relax. ' 54:00 We talk about Steve Peters (Chimp Paradox) and the influence he has had on Jodie - he indirectly changed my life. 58:30 The key message Jodie would love to get across to young triathletes: 'Patience'. 1:01:30 Listener Question for James from Vesa - how hard was it to get on the plane and join the TBB team? 1:07:30 Listener Question for Jodie from Thomas - What is it like training alongside your rivals. Find out more about this week's guests Jodie Cunnama Instagram James Cunnama Instagram Cunnama coaching website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From coaching future Olympians to a life-changing initiative supporting thousands of primary school children, we take a close look at the junior triathlon scene. Find out why you should care about junior triathlon, what Alex Yee was really like when he started out and what some young triathletes are doing to stay involved in the sport in their late teenage years. You'll hear: 12:45 Marc Laithwaite talks about the amazing TriKidz project which is taking triathlon into primary schools for free in the north west of England. 27:00 Kevin Hudson from swim 1st Tri Club talks about how they started their junior triathlon club and some of the challenges that they face 42:45 Audrey Livingston, who was one of Alex Yee's first coaches talks about how she got into coaching juniors as well as what Alex was like as a 9 year old and the impact he has made on youngsters in the local area. 58:10 How 17 year old Charlotte has turned to triathlon coaching in order to stay involved in the sport after turning 16 which meant she was too old for the junior section and too young for the adult section at her local triathlon club. Also this week: 04:00 Tips from Fred Newton for nailing a multi-day endurance event. Find out more about this week's guests Marc Laithwaite from Epic Events (who are behind TriKidz) Kevin Hudson, Swim 1st Triathlon clubs Audrey Livingston - coach with Windrush tri and Crystal Palace Junior Triathletes Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Norwegian triathlete Allan Hovda is our guest this week as we explore the idea of shifting our mindset to embrace winter, like a Norwegian. With talk of further lockdown and second waves of Covid-19, we pick Allan's brains to find out what makes a Norwegian tick when it gets colder and darker outside. We explore the extra little things you can do to love winter; from cold water swimming to fires and hiking. We also hear about Allan's background in triathlon, Norseman battles, aerodynamics and why round bottles are NOT the way forward, working on an oil rig oh and the reason behind wearing a white tri suit. You'll hear: 06:30 Why Allan swims in the open water all year round and the kit he uses to keep warm. 07:32 Him talk about when he went swimming on Christmas Day once. "It was 2 degrees in the water and -3 air temperature." 15:25 About 'Koselig', the Norwegian equivalent of 'Hygge' or cosiness and the key to getting through winter. 21:30 Allan's first attempt at Norseman Xtreme triathlon, which took him 14 hours, when he finished 3 hours behind the winner. He has gone on to win it 3 times. 23:10 How he has been working with a mindset coach Adelaide Goodeve to improve his performance 26:14 Getting overtaken 150m from the finish line at Norseman 2019, to finish second behind Hans Christian Tungesvig 33:00 Allan's 3 key tips for becoming a more aerodynamic athlete 40:00 How Allan manages to combine his training with 12.5 hour days working on an oil rig Also this week - should you train with a cold? 48:10 We talk about training with a cold. Should you train when you have a cold? When is it safe to get back on it? Doctor, triathlon coach and podcast host Jeff Sankoff has the answers. Head to his website to find out more about him, his coaching and podcast. Find out more about this week's guest - Allan Hovda Allan Hovda Instagram Allan Hovda Twitter Allan Hovda website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Australian ultra runner Lucy Bartholomew hit the headlines as a teenager, for completing her first ultra marathon when she was just 15. Back in 2014, she was crowned World Junior Sky Running Champion, in 2018, she was 3rd female at the Western States 100. It's hard to believe she's still only in her mid-twenties. But as Covid hit, Lucy decided it was time for a new challenge. She is now training for her first Ironman as a total newbie to triathlon. You'll hear: 09:15 The start of the interview with Lucy 11:12 How her training compares between ultra running and triathlon 'it's blowing my mind, it's been challenging. I have so much respect for anyone who does all of these sports. 14:15 Lucy explains she has found the cycling 'terrifying'. 'It's really challenged me, it's a very different type of training. 18:00 Her thoughts on wanting to do something completely different and not box herself in. 'I want to be a strong athlete, a strong woman, but I don't just want to be Lucy the runner.' 20:40 Why she out-ran her love of running in 2019. 'The emotions within were were very much like 'I'm done with this. 26:45 Lucy talks about some of the mental struggles she has faced following the Covid outbreak. 30:00 Lucy says she is good at resting and she too has days thinking 'do I really want to be doing this? In lockdown without goals and need to be ready, I've decided to move forward with more rest.' 32:40 The question on anyone's mind training for an Ironman: When do you shower when you are training for these things? 34:25 What does running mean to Lucy? 'It's such a simple way for anyone to move their body. It's a way to explore the planet, meet people and you can go for a run and tell someone your life story because you are so vulnerable. 36:38 Lucy talks about her most heartbreaking moment in running, which was realising at the Western States 100 in 2019 that she had fallen out of love with running. 46:30 How to deal with an expectation of always doing well and winning. 'Something like Ironman will change that for me. It's one of those things where you have to expect I did the best I could on the day, in the conditions I had. 49:15 Some absolute golden advice that Lucy gave to one of her athletes who was struggling with motivation. 'I don't care what you look like when you run, what I care about is you giving yourself this opportunity to get out the door. I wanted her to know that when she uploads her workout, I couldn't care about her splits. I wanted her to go back to what running is, to think this is me time, to help myself. In the ultra world, there can be a vibe of 'I don't get out of bed for less than 30km' but I just think that is affecting people coming into the sport and people can start to lose motivation.' 54:10 We have to realise that not everyone is trying to be the first person across the tape, most people are going there to put themselves out there and that's an intimidating thing to do. 58:50 Lucy's tips for a triathlete thinking of doing their first ultra 'your life just became a whole lot more simple. Find out more about this week's guests Lucy Bartholomew Instagram Lucy's e-cookbook Sustain your Ability Friday November 12th 2021: MOVE Charity Ball tickets Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helen and Inside Tri Show are back for 2021! And we get the new year off to a positive start, with mindset coach Adelaide Goodeve. Adelaide works with the likes of multiple Norseman winner Allan Hovda and the USA Paraclimbing team. She will share her tricks and tools to help you train your brain so you can perform at your best in life, training and racing. You'll hear: 12:10 Why Adelaide believes the brain is such a powerful, yet underused tool 30:59 How to deal with race day nerves 32:47 Box breathing - what it is and how you can use it 36:40 Adelaide's tips for how to be in the present 40:29 The role of anchor words - what they are and how to use them Find out more about this week's guest - Adelaide Goodeve Adelaide Goodeve Instagram Adelaide Goodeve website Adelaide's mindset bootcamp Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We discuss iron deficiency in endurance athletes with Dr Rich Burden who works for the English Institute of Sport and has academic affiliations with St Mary's University and Loughborough University. He's an expert when it comes to iron and iron deficiency anaemia - he did his PhD in iron deficiency and iron repletion in elite endurance athletes. You'll hear: 05:20 Helen explains some of her symptoms in the lead up to being diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia including feeling lethargic, shortness of breath, struggling to do easy runs, lacking energy, unable to hit certain intensities on the bike and struggling with heavy legs. 10:30 Why iron deficiency anaemia doesn't present overnight and can take some time to present itself. 'if iron deficiency occurred overnight, that would instantly cause you to start asking questions, but it creeps up on you, so it is not noticable over short periods of time. It's not until you're at the top of peak training that it can being obvious.' 13:40 If finger prick blood tests at home would pick up iron deficiency 16:00 Why iron is crucial for health. 'if at any point your iron status is compromised, it will compromise the number size and health of red blood cells which means the ability of the red blood cells to transport oxygen around the body is compromised. ' 17:53 Ferritin is your iron store. If your iron store is depleted then your ability to make healthy new blood cells is reduced and therefore you find exercise harder. Iron is key to transport oxygen around the body and for your muscles to take that oxygen out of the blood and turn it into energy. 19:20 What is the difference being iron deficient and having iron deficiency anaemia? Iron deficiency anaemia is the last stage of iron deficiency. 23:30 How iron deficiency can also occur in men, even though it is more prevalent in women because menstruating women loose iron through their periods. 23:40 Why endurance athletes are more susceptible to iron deficiency, including muscular micro traumas, intravascular hemolysis (the destruction of red blood cells). Endurance runners have a greater rate of red blood cell destruction because of the impact forces and striking the ground so often. 26:00 The role of diet and nutrition in relation to iron deficiency. Vegetarians are more at risk of iron deficiency but it doesn't always have to be red meat. There are iron fortified cereals, pasta, bread, nuts. For vegans and for vegetarians it's a bit more complicated but there are expert nutritionists out there who have dietary restrictions 30:00 Iron supplementation - is it worth it? There is no evidence to show that if you are not iron deficient then taking a supplement would do anything positive. There are risks of being iron deficient but there are also risks of having too much iron in your system. 33:00 The role of iron infusions. 34:38 Why taking iron supplements is not a form of doping or performance enhancing. 37:40 The role of hepcidin in iron absorption. 41:10 Why timing is important to support absorption of iron. 44:15 Are there any differences between pre and post menopausal women and iron deficiency and any particular factors to take into account? Find out more about this week's guests Dr Rich Burden Instagram Dr Rich Burden Twitter Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin.   Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it.   In part 9 Helen and Rich: ·      Finish their cycling adventure ·      Reflect on the highs and lows ·      Get transport from the outskirts of Medellin into the city centre   You can either binge the episodes, or spread them out when you have ten mins or so here and there.   If you're new to Inside Tri Show, take a look back through the archive. Whether cycling adventures are your thing, you love all things swim, bike, run or you want to learn more about iron deficiency anaemia you’ll find something that’s up your street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arild Tveiten is Head Coach and Sports Director for Triathlon Norway. He has been key to Norway developing as a triathlon nation, from Kristian Blummenfelt's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics to 70.3 World Championship successes for Gustav Iden. We pick his brains about coaching Kristian and Gustav and we find out more information about preparing for the Sub7 attempt, and why he believes Kristian Blummenfelt has a great chance. You'll hear: 08:25 Start of the interview with Arild Tveiten 10:45 Arild Tveiten says 'We can repeat our medal again in Paris, but I'm not sure it will be Kristian Blummenfelt again. 17:05 At what point did the coaches think it would be Kristian and not Gustav winning Olympic gold? Kristian was just one step ahead. He had no sickness, no setbacks. 18:45 How do you manage competing athletes who are all vying for the same thing? We try to avoid them racing each other in training 22:45 How Arild approaches a bad race with his athletes. 26:50 We talk about the Norwegian triathlon suits. "I knew they would be controversial, but I love them. We had actually been racing in the Tokyo suit all season, but just in a different colour." 32:00 "The sub7 project really excites me. You first think, it cannot be done. But I think Kristian can do it. I like that kind of challenge, because it challenges us to dig deeper into the science. The knowledge they are getting from it will benefit the whole team as we head to Paris. 40:30 I don't think about what we have achieved, I just try to work with all of the athletes to help them be at the best level. That is my focus and when we get big results, I don't think about it. I am always looking forward, perhaps a bit too fast. 45:00 No, I wasn't expecting to be in this position as coach of Norway. I was very uncertain if I should do it and the first 3 or 4 years I was thinking 'is this sustainable' but after a few years I'm thinking ok, it's ok. But it is a lifestyle and you put a few other things to the side, like family. 48:55 Training update from Helen and Rich about the Highland Ultra Find out more about this week's guests Arild Tveiten Twitter Naw'r yr awr podcast - Helen's been challenged to an interview in welsh (!) later this year on the welsh triathlon podcast. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Lorang's been labelled as 'The World's best Long Course coach." He guided both Jan Frodeno and Anne Haug to the Ironman World Championship title in 2019. Listen carefully - he might be softly spoken but he has some real nuggets in this chat. He also seems to be one of the World's nicest people too and it was such pleasure to chat to him. You'll hear: 06:20 How Anne Haug and Jan Frodeno have dealt with 2020 differently 'it was not so hard for her to have not competed but for Jan he is a racer and he needs to be back on the start line soon' 11:50 How he got into coaching and how he started to coach 2019 Ironman World Champion Anne Haug when they met at University. "I want to do triathlon, I have no clue how to do it." She said. "Ok, I have to learn how to make training plans, so we can try together. And that was how it started. It's a really long-term athlete/coach relationship, for sure something special." 15:20 "I'd never have dreamt to have two world champions at the same time" 22:08 When he met Jan and started to work with him and why their athlete/coach partnership works. 'When things aren't going as he wants, he would shout around and as a young coach, with a completely different character, you'd stand there and say nothing and just look and learn and say nothing.' 30:26 The hardest time for him as a coach, when his athlete Sarah True collapsed less than 1km before the finish line at Ironman Frankfurt. 35:30 His role as Head Coach and BORAhansgrohe cycling team and what it's like working with Peter Sagan. 36:35 Why the boss of BORAhansgrohe got a tattoo of Peter Sagan on his ankle 41:58 Athletes are always looking at trying to find something different but I think you can come really far if you get the basics right. I'm a big fan of doing the basics right. 44:00 We talk about knowing your body "the most important feedback is from the athlete and how they felt in a session or a race." Find out more about this week's guest - Dan Lorang Dan Lorang Instagram Dan Lorang Twitter Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shona Brownlee is one of those people in life that it's a joy to talk to. Shona's childhood wasn't devoted to sport, but music. She loved it and every spare minute was spent practising and rehearsing. She went on to become a professional musician, but after a while, she wanted a more secure lifestyle, so she became a musician with the RAF. During training, Shona had an accident that eventually led her to becoming a Winter Paralympian and a British Paratriathlon Champion. And, no, she isn't related to them. You'll hear: 07:30 Shona talks about her childhood, which was spent focussing on music. Shona talks about the similarities between dedicating your time to music or sport as a teenager. 'It became everything.' "I knew I wanted to go on and be a performance musician.' 11:30 Shona on why she joined the RAF as a musician. 'I never really considered myself as a military person, but I realised that there were loads of benefits that came with it.' 'I was really worried about the initial training, but it wasn't as bad as I had expected and it was totally different to anything I had ever done before and I knew when I came through it, the job would be entirely different. 15:30 Shona talks about the life-changing 'innocuous' accident that happened during the final part of initial training. "What we thought was a sprained ankle just never got any better and after 6 years I had an elective amputation. I had nothing to lose. Even after the surgery, it was like a huge sense of relief. I wasn't miserable, but i couldn't live like I wanted to live.' 20:00 We talk about the 'Battle Back' programme, which gave Shona the chance to go and do some skiing. 'The first time i was in a sitski, I was terrified. But it was one of the first times since my accident I was being shown what I could do.' And focussing on the positive side of things you CAN do. 23:30 How Shona talks about the process of going from being introduced to sitskiing to then competing at the highest level at the Paralympics. 27:30 Shona describes what it's like being in the start gate before a race and the nerves that came with it initially. 29:00 We talk about the similarities between music and sport. 'You've got this once chance to perform and for it to go right. I think breathing techniques I learnt through music and self awareness of the pressure I put on myself is very similar.' 32:30 Paratriathlon and why Shona did her first triathlon and went on to become 'British paratriathlon Champion.' 'I don't have the time to devote to triathlon and I will continue to do it as a little bit of fun.' 37:30 We go a bit deeper into the psyche of people telling you 'you can't do something.' 48:00 Shona's relationship with sport.' I really only took it up to get into the RAF. Sport wasn't a massive part of my life. I wasn't unhealthy but I wasn't as fit as I could be. Find out more about this week's guests Shona Brownlee Instagram Podcast sponsors For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristian Blummenfelt talks through his performance at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain where he broke his own World Record, to take the win for the third consecutive year. You'll get the low down on: Why his watts are so low on his Strava file from the race His thoughts on lead motorbikes being 'part of the game' Why he believes Norway go in to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a massive advantage Why he'd love to give the Ironman World Championships a crack in 2020, if he were to win Olympic gold He also talks very openly about guilty feelings towards training and switching off over the festive period and the mental struggles of going easy on easy days LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview with Kristian, then please let us know on social media. Check out his Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Strava pages or head over to his website. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professional triathlete Lydia Dant and Passion Fit Coach Loren Ward join together in conversation, to talk about age group life, turning pro, setting goals, having confidence and being comfortable on a bike. You'll hear: 01:00 Rich and Helen's final thoughts before Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra. 18:00 Why weekends don't exist for Loren and Lydia. 20:00 Lydia explains how she met Loren in 2018 after she had entered Ironman Wales and decided she wanted some coaching. 22:50 Those nervous feelings when you turn up to a triathlon club for the first time. "I'm quite introverted really and I find it hard to make those initial conversation starters. You worry if you will be fast enough or if you will keep up, but one of my biggest worries was getting lost." 27:50 Loren says she didn't realise Lydia's potential from the start. "She was a strong athlete and she performed quite well, but as time went on she started getting faster than me at everything. 30:00 Lydia talks about whether she set out to be a professional athlete' "I never put a glass ceiling on what I thought I might be able to achieve. 32:00 We talk about confidence! And why the process matters rather than a metric. 35:00 Goal setting. "Think hard about your goals. As long as it's important to you and individualised and your reality is aligned with that goal" 38:30 Lydia talks about her love of bikes, her bike fitting business Pheonix Evolution and shares some tips about how to enjoy cycling and being comfortable. "You just have to try things and always question can you be more comfortable?" 47:00 Lydia talks about plans for her first Ironman in 2022, four years after she had first planned to do one. 53:00 What was the decision process like to apply for her professional licence? Lydia describes the dilemma between getting more experience in triathlon as an age group athlete, or just going for it in the pro ranks. 55:00 If Loren and Lydia can switch off from triathlon and if so, how. 59:00 Hear all about Antony Butcher's Ride Across America and why he is doing it. Find out more about this week's guests Click here to track Rich and Helen at Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra! Lydia Dant Instagram Loren Ward Instagram Antony Butcher's Ride Across America Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We join athlete George Goodwin and his coach Blair Cartmell in conversation this week. Blair's an elite coach and was based at Triathlon Scotland's Performance Centre at the University of Stirling, for almost a decade, before moving to Bath. He has also lived and breathed the sport alongside his brother, the former professional Fraser Cartmell. Meanwhile, George has been involved in triathlon since he was a youngster. He switched to longer distances early on, when he knew that he wouldn't be on British Triathlon's funding. He was 12th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in 2019 and 3rd at Challenge Daytona in 2020. It's a really fascinating insight the harsh reality of ITU racing and why there are an increase options for young triathletes beyond the Olympics. You'll hear: How they first met at Stirling University 14:40 Why George jumped ship early to 70.3 racing 25:10 The struggles of making it to ITU racing 30:24 About George's 3rd place at Daytona 45:20 Why training environment is key And why it really is a case of keep calm and carry on Find out more about this week's guests George Goodwin website Blair Cartmell Twitter and coaching website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode is a must-listen for endurance athletes and coaches who want to know more about cardiac health and the heart. Is hard exercise really bad for you? Is there such thing as athlete's heart? You'll hear first hand from age group athletes and one of Europe's leading cardiologists who's a huge advocate that we should all be exercising. You'll hear: 03:30 Age group athlete Paul Clucas talks about his experience of being diagnosed with Atrial Fibrillation and Ventricular Tachycardia 22:00 Interview with Dr Michael Papadakis who talks about what athletes heart is, why male endurance athletes are more susceptible to cardiac issues, why screening and prevention is key and why exercise is really important for everyone. 41:08 Age group Athlete Greg Hilton talks about the cardiac issues he has faced since taking up triathlon in his early 50s. Find out more about this week's guests Dr Michael Papadakis Twitter Useful links: Dr Michael Papadakis's work at St George's University in London My Heart which offers support for young people diagnosed with life threatening heart conditions CRY - Cardiac Risk in the Young charity Listen to the Inside Tri Show episode with Marc Austin Read about James Taylor - England cricketer. Lee Mears retired from rugby due to a life threatening heart condition Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Bishop had a stellar season on the ITU circuit in 2017 and represented Team England at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. But after chasing the Olympic dream for years, he made the switch to middle/long distance racing at the end of 2022. In 2023 the Leeds-based athlete finished second at Clash Miami, before wins at Challenge Puerto Varas and Challenge Wales. He feels he's finally found his happy place as a triathlete. You'll hear: 04:00 Why 2023 is Tom's make or break year 'I want to be a professional triathlete, being on funding doesn't feel like you're a professional triathlete, it feels like you're part of a process, you're basically at their expense and I wanted to progress and give myself confidence that I'm progressing and making a career out of the sport.' 08:00 Why Tom feels more confident after leaving his short course career behind and why he now feels like a professional athlete. 10:00 Is it scary leaving the security of an elite level programme? 12:00 How does Tom's training differ now he is focussing on middle distance, compared to short distance? 'I reduced a lot of running because I was picking up a lot of niggles, and I put it all into the bike.' 'I don't do any gym, but I do some exercises as part of my morning routine and some short hill sprints.' 17:00 The ability to pick the races Tom wants to do and how he's enjoying the more 20:00 The ability of some athletes to do every distance, from short course to middle and in some cases even long distance. 24:00 Does Tom think all of the powers that be in triathlon will work together to develop one racing calendar? 26:00 Does Tom wish he had made the switch to middle distance earlier? I wish I had gone earlier, but I also don't regret trying to qualify for the Olympic Games. 27:00 What is it about the pull of the Olympic Games? How much does it dig away at you? 'I think it's something that's forced on you more than is needed. Younger kids shouldn't be made to think Olympics is the only goal and the only pathway.' 31:00 All I want to be able to is race without having anything else to worry about and that's when I get the best out of myself. It's nice to be confident in a race again.' 33:00 Tom's goals now that he is racing Middle distance and why he's torn about doing a long distance race in the very near future. 38:00 We hear about Tom's brother David who used to be a triathlete, now works full time for Huub and is an amazing runner. 42:00 You'll also hear from Marc Barrow and Ian Lloyd from Swansea Vale Tri about how they've gone from being a bunch of friends swim, bike and running to the biggest triathlon club in Wales and one of the biggest in the UK. Find out more about this week's guest: Tom Bishop Instagram Swansea Vale Tri Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British runner Aly Dixon first joined her local running club when she was 11 years old. It took time and patience for the proud Mackem (Sunderland) to get her first England vest at 29 and it was another two years before her first GB vest at 31. Her confidence hit rock bottom and she threw her trainers in the bin after the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. And it was her friend Paula Radcliffe who helped her to rekindle her love for running. Aly went on to fulfil a childhood dream of competing at the Rio Olympics, she finished 6th at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and became World Champion over 50km in 2019. Aly retired from international competition in 2021 but is just as passionate about running. You'll hear: 09:10 Tan lines of runners v triathletes 10:00 "I do plan on doing a triathlon at some point. The next challenge is now a triathlon and I do have a crazy ideas that I want to do an Ironman. 11:25 Aly talks about descending on a bike and how she has been overcoming her fear of going downhill. 14:40 Aly's running career and how she needed a lot pf patience. "I didn't get my first England vest until I was 29 and my first GB vest until I was 31. From joining the club at 11 or 12 to retiring from international retirement at 43, it's been a long journey. 21:40 Completing Vs competing. One day there will be a time that I can truly go in and not worry about a time. I have to remember that I am 43, I shouldn't be and can't be competing against people in their mid-30s. It's about being realistic and setting myself targets. I have to remind myself I'm still doing well as a 43 year old even though identify as a 27 year old. 27:25 Loving running. 'I just love the feeling of running, so as long as I can do it, I'll do it. 29:10 My work colleagues think I'm mad for doing things at lunch time. But it's an addiction. But what are you going to replace it with? Beer and become obese? 30:10 Aly on Rio 2016 'It still doesn't feel real. I think I was 37 at the Olympics and I knew it was unusual, but I never felt like I was doing it for anyone else. Growing up, I put Olympians as demi-Gods who were not ordinary people. It's something I will be forever proud of, but it doesn't feel like it did when I was growing up. 33:40 Aly talks about how Paula Radcliffe went from being her teenage hero to a good friend. She was one of the most instrumental people to get to the Olympics. After (Glasgow) 2014, I decided I was never going to run again. I had lost all confidence and she took me under her wings and build up my confidence, confirming 'you are in great shape, you can do this.' 37:40 When confidence was rock bottom, how did she turn it around? I don't love it for the medals, i love it for everything else. "One bad run doesn't make you a bad runner." 45:40 Talent Vs hard work. 'My talent is that I can work hard. Running 120, 130 miles at times. It's ingrained from my dad, I watched him and he was a workhorse. 51:40 Aly talks about how important nutrition is and it's so important not to take shortcuts. 54:30 Aly's tips if you don't feel like a runner "SLOW DOWN!!" 99.9% of people would run slower if they didn't have strava. Easy isn't a pace it's an effort. Don't be dictated to by your watch. Find out more about this week's guests Aly Dixon Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Elite Irish runner Eoin Everard joins us to answer listener's running questions. From injuries to getting faster, marathon training tips to advice for older runners, there's something in here for everyone. You'll hear: 10:00 Eoin gives us his background in running and movement. 111:30 Eoin's thoughts when you have imposter syndrome as a runner. 13:30 Eoin talks about rest days, pilates and staying relatively injury free. 18:00 Rob asks 'what strength work can I do to speed up my re-hab from a knee injury? 21:30 Mark's question about running as you get older, any tips? 23:30 Ali's question about doing speed work as you get older. Eoin's advice to include strides too. 26:00 Ronan: What can I do over the winter to make me a bit faster if I don't have a background in triathlon or running? 29:30 Daniel: Should you do track sessions or long interval sessions? 34:00 Daniel: Any heat acclimatisation tips for Daniel going to Kona? 37:30 Kathryn: I'm 40 next month and I've just done my first and last Middle Distance triathlon. I'd like to give age group sprint a crack, how can I bring my 5K PB down? 44:00 Peter: How can I use marathon training to get around a marathon? Under 5 hours would be amazing. 47:00 How do I train for a spring marathon when the furthest run is a 10km and I am a swimmer by background. 50:00 Tara: I'm doing a 50km ultra. I'd like to try some solid foods but I'm allergic to bananas and peanuts. 53:00 John: Can you explain the runner's high? Why do we get it? what are the causes? Find out more about this week's guests Eoin Everard Instagram Eoin Everard website Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2022, vet Laura Massey-Pugh and her husband Stevie cycled around the World on a tandem in 180 days. 83 days faster than the previous record. Discover where the idea came from, how to plan such an adventure, why fast-food played a big part and what it's really like staring at someone else's backside day in, day out for 6 months! Find out more about this week's guest: SteLa Tandem Instagram SteLa Tandem website Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 4 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we hear from German professional triathlete Jan Stratmann about why he is so excited to make his debut at Challenge Roth. Jan grew up hoping to be a professional footballer, until a ski accident put an end to his soccer dreams. Although his Dad was into triathlon and did Roth twice, Jan just thought 'he was crazy.' However with his football dreams in tatters, Jan set about trying to learn to walk again via aqua jogging and it turns out the German junior triathlon squad were training in the lane next to him. It was exactly what Jan needed to motivate him to recover from six months on crutches and gave him a new sporting dream. Roll on 2023, with his studies completed, Jan finished 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, the perfect springboard to make his Roth debut the following year. Follow Jan on socials https://www.instagram.com/stratmannjan/?hl=en Lifejacket Skin Protection Lifejacket Skin Protection are sponsoring the Road to Roth series. They want you to look after your skin when you're out and about training. Use the code ROADTOROTH for 10% off the entire store at lifejacketskin.com or follow this link: https://lifejacketskin.com/discount/ROADTOROTH Sponsor Helen Helen's taking on challenge Roth in 2024, along with the Shropshire Way 80km ultra and Ironman Wales to finish! She's raising money for MOVE Against Cancer to help people affected by cancer to stay active. You can sponsor her here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-murray-move Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we catch up with the five women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September 2023 as part of the Inside Tri Show team. It's a unique format for a triathlon: 1500m sea swim, 50km bike, 12km mountain run, 50km bike, 1km beach run. The five women all have very different backgrounds, very busy lives and they're passionate about showing what is possible. Plus you'll find out how host Helen gets on, taking on the early season 'THE ROC Wales,' her first triathlon since a DNF at Lakesman in 2021. You'll hear: Find out how training is going for Ceri, Millie, Beth, Nia and Meg. You'll relate to one of them, if not all of them, in one way or another! Juggling training and family life and mum guilt Training around shift work Staying motivated when you don't have a coach Getting to grips with not being as fast as you used to be Not being scared to take on a challenge Worrying you'll be last Dealing with iron deficiency anaemia Building up the courage for sea swimming Finding a way to make things work Plus! How did Helen train for an early season race? what did she make of THE ROC? how was it finally racing again after the DNF at Lakesman in 2021? Find out more about this week's guest: Nia Meleri Instagram Ceri Instagram Meg Instagram Beth Instagram Millie Instagram THE ROC Triathlons website Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 20% off at OTE Sports, use the code INSIDE-TRI-20 For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joanna Patterson a full time GP who's gone from being a novice bike rider to competing at the Commonwealth Games, pacing Nicola Spirig in the Sub 8 Project and posting a 4h24 bike split on her Ironman debut, going 9h12 in the process! Quite the 2022! You'll hear: 06:00 Whether Jo sees herself as an athlete or a GP or a mixture of the time. 09:00 Jo talks about her background in sport, going off to Bath University and competing in Athletics for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, just as she started her medicine degree. 12:30 How did cycling and triathlon come on the radar? After a night out !!! Jo explains how she didn't know initially just how strong she was. 16:00 When and why Jo started to work with a coach and how she went on to target a second Commonwealth Games in a completely different sport. 'I think someone said you should do this for cycling and I was like 'no way! But then I realised I did actually hit some of the criteria, so I put an expression of interest in and somehow managed to get selected for that and went to Birmingham 2022." 20:00 Her involvement with the Sub 8 project. 23:30 Using a camelbak during the National 100m TT and helping to make herself as aero as possible. 28:30 How she struggles with taking on nutrition during racing and how she did an 8-10 specific week build for Ironman Italy and did a 4h24 bike split to finish in 09h12 in her first ironman. Having never swum over 3km before. 32:30 Her plans to get her Pro card for 2023 and why her performance at Ironman Italy made her want to improve more. And how her friends have set up a go fund me page for her. 36:30 How she juggles her work as a full-time GP with her triathlon training. 40:30 An accident that Jo had on a training camp that has since affected her vision. "I think that has motivated me as well to do what I do". Find out more about this week's guest: Joanna Patterson Instagram Joanna Patterson Go Fund Me Campaign Join Helen and sign up for the Erdinger 5K Your Way Challenge, 2023. Choose whether to join Team Nikki Bartlett, Team lucy Gossage or Team Tom Davis and help people affected by cancer to stay active. Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chemmy Alcott is Britain's most successful female skier, having competed at 4 winter Olympics and won a World Cup event. She also presents the BBC's Ski Sunday programme and is part of the team for the BBC's winter Olympics coverage. As a skier, Chemmy might seem a strange guest for a triathlon-based podcast. However Chemmy oozes passion and energy and has so many lessons to share from sport. So if you need a confidence boost for a race coming up, or if you're feeling a bit 'meh' because you're injured, or if you're just finding the news too depressing, then listen to this, you won't regret it. You'll hear: 08:00 Chemmy's work with BBC Sport during the Olympics 'it's such an honour and it's like working on ski sunday on steroids.' What it's like working with BBC Sport presenter Clare Balding. 'She really is an empowering mentor to have.' 13:00 We talk about why it was okay talking about failing and losing. When you fail you have a massive opportunity to learn from that. I'm mentally stronger because I am honest about why I failed. 15:30 Pressure, expectation, underperforming and the danger of holding back. Can you be confident enough to risk it all? 18:00 Confidence on and off the skis. I used to struggle a lot and when I was coming back from injury, I pretended I was Lindsey Vonn. Pretending to be someone else is a really easy technique to get you out of that fear bubble and then you can be yourself. 27:40 Chemmy talks about how she manages to mix work and family. 29:00 Some of the messages Chemmy tries to get across to the athletes she coaches. It's confidence! And we do a simple activity every night to help with that. I want to use sport for lifeskill gains. 31:00 Chemmy's thoughts for those who have a lack of confidence, whether ahead of a race or because of fear. "You have to be honest and then you have to take those negative feelings, use those feelings and turn them into a strong power." 37:00 Is Chemmy always 'on it?' I think it must annoying for those around me. 'The vivaciousness and gung-ho I have goes back to when my mum died and it was a complete shock and now I think you don't know when it's all over' 46:00 Some brilliant advice when it comes to injuries. "It is challenging and people react in different ways. You have to realistic and present every day. You can't let that bitterness not drive you. You can use it in a positive way. 49:00 Channelling nerves and fears when you're about to start a race. "This changed throughout my career a the beginning I always used to try too hard but that was a massive block because I would over-try. Then I tried to be loose and I would say to myself 'loose as a goose and I used to try and take my brain out and put it into my feet so it could feel the run.' 'I looked quite unprofessional in the start gates because I used to be juggling, to switch my brain off. But I needed to not care and trust myself. 52:00 We talk about why Chemmy is so passionate about championing other females. "My mum always used to tell me to go into a room and find a woman who inspires you and go and talk to them." Find out more about this week's guests Chemmy Alcott Instagram Chemmy Alcott's CDC Performance coaching Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you've never heard the podcast before, then this episode is the perfect place to start your love affair with the Inside Tri Show podcast. Hit that download button and see why so many of the world's best triathletes have got involved to help Helen and listeners celebrate the 100th episode. You'll hear: It really is a superstar packed show, with memories and celebratory messages from: Ali Brownlee, Jonny Brownlee, Laura Siddall Taylor knibb Chrissie Wellington Ruth Astle Renee Kiley Georgia Taylor-Brown Tom Bishop and Sian Rainsley Nikki Bartlett Paul Kaye Fran Brown Rach McBride Fenella Langridge Lucy Gossage Joanne Murphy And Sarah Crowley Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tamara Jewett comes from Toronto in Canada, she started cross training and dabbling in triathlon when she was at University. Running was her thing, but she kept on getting injured. Turns out she loved triathlon and was pretty good at it. She turned pro in 2019 and up until the Autumn of 2022, she was juggling her training with her job as a lawyer too. In 2023 she really turned heads, posting a 1.13 off the bike at IM 70.3 Oceanside…. You'll hear: 05:00 The start of the interview with Tamara, her background in sport as a child. 10:00 How Tamara's finding being a full-time pro and not having to juggle her training with her career as a lawyer. How bad days don't phase her as much now. 13:30 Tamara's mental strength and how all of the injuries she had as a youngster have helped her now. 'It makes me realise why I really like sport.' 15:00 What has made the difference between being a happy athlete and not a happy athlete. 18:00 Does she have the same deep love she had for running now for triathlon? 'swimming is my joy, cycling is my freedom, running is my spirit" 20:30 We talk about her headspace during the run at Oceanside, she says she was running happy. 22:17 How hard is racing, especially mentally? 24:30 Identifying as an athlete and the other facets of her life. 26:00 What was a typical mad week like for Tamara when she was juggling law with training? 29:00 What influence has her coach Suzanne Zelazo had on her and her training? 36:00 The progress she has made with her swim and bike over the last couple of years and if she ever studies the start lists. 38:30 Tamara speaks very openly about struggling with an eating disorder when she was younger and the psychological impact it can have and how she has been able to feel healed from it. 50:00 We talk about reading and how Tamara loves to read 53:00 Tamara explains about the Real Triathlon Squad, what it is and the aims of it. Find out more about this week's guest: Tamara Jewett Instagram Tamara Jewett website Podcast Sponsors Form Swim are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Get 20% off at OTE Sports. use the code INSIDE-TRI-20 at checkout Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Helen takes you behind the scenes at the Valtellina Wine Trail in Italy. From pre-race croissants, to wine tasting en route, fresh pasta at the finish line to gorgeous Alpine views, this is an event to go on your bucket list. Find out more about this week's episode: Valtellina Wine Trail Instagram Valtellina Wine Trail website Join Helen and sign up for the Erdinger 5K Your Way Challenge, 2023. Choose whether to join Team Nikki, Team lucy or Team Tom and help people affected by cancer to stay active. Get custom kit from Presca Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - Sustainable Sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's all about ultra endurance cycling. Guest Anna Haslock is Race Director for the Trans Continental Race (TCR.) It's a self-supported bike race across Europe, approximately 4,000km. The race was originally set up in 2012 by Haslock's partner, the late Mike Hall, who was one of the best endurance cyclists on the planet. They ran the race together for three years, until Mike's tragic death during a self-supported race across Australia. Anna has continued to organise the race following Mike's death and in 2019 the TCR caught the headlines around the world when a young German female Doctor, Fiona Kolbinger, won the race outright. You'll hear: 06:50 What makes the Transcontinental race so special? 07:45 How Anna got involved - she admits she wasn't interested in bikes or cycling before she met Mike! 18:43 Anna explains the GC race is 15 days, but some people have taken over a month to complete the event 20:23 We find out what makes dot watching so gripping 24:05 How Anna goes about planning the route and the check points 30:20 Anna's favourite part of Europe 34:45 Striking the balance between racing and fatigue. It's just a race and nothing is more important than your health. "If you are too tired to be on the bike, you should not be on the bike" 36:15 The meaning behind the hashtag #Bemoremike It stands for being yourself, going for what you want but respecting others. 40:15 Her top tip for anyone applying? "Make sure you don't mind eating lots of 7 day croissants" Find out more about this week's guest - Anna Haslock New 2021 Applications - Lost Dot is encouraging under represented groups to apply before Feb 26th 2021 Trans Continental race Website Apply for future Trans Continental races via the Lost Dot website Onboard - The Transcontinental race documentary Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Supporters of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Episode 1 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we speak to Race Director Felix Walchshöfer, about what makes Challenge Roth one of the biggest, most popular and well-supported triathlons in the World. Roth has been part of Felix's life since he was first a volunteer at the age of 4. His late father Herbert was brave enough to say 'No' to Ironman’s demands and remain independent and helped to grow Challenge Roth into what it is today. His Mum Alice and sister Catherine are still very much part of the organising team. You always hear what a nice guy Felix is, and when you listen to this interview, you'll understand why. Follow Felix on socials https://www.instagram.com/felix_walchshoefer/?hl=en Lifejacket Skin Protection Lifejacket Skin Protection are sponsoring the Road to Roth series. They want you to look after your skin when you're out and about training. Use the code ROADTOROTH for 10% off the entire store at lifejacketskin.com or follow this link: https://lifejacketskin.com/discount/ROADTOROTH Sponsor Helen Helen's taking on challenge Roth in 2024, along with the Shropshire Way 80km ultra and Ironman Wales to finish! She's raising money for MOVE Against Cancer to help people affected by cancer to stay active. You can sponsor her here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-murray-move Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British triathlete Tim Don joins us on the podcast this week. Don is well known for being "The Man with the Halo," and for breaking the Ironman World Record. But the 42-year-old has been involved in triathlon since he was 15 years old and he turned down a spot at University to become a professional triathlete. He's since been to 3 Olympic games and finished twice on the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. It's such an awesome and fun conversation. You'll hear... About his first ever race experience as a junior His thoughts on athlete funding Why accepting failure has helped him to succeed Him talk about the Olympics and some of the 'what if' thoughts Why he didn't hesitate to be coached by Julie Dibens when he switched to long distance triathlon The story behind the hair and the moustache Find out more about our guest Tim Don website Tim Don on Instagram Man with the Halo documentary TRR Nutrition is an industry leading sports supplement brand that develops products for elite level endurance athletes.  Both the TRR PRO Advanced Collagen Liquid Supplement and TRR’s range of protein supplements are developed in conjunction with their team of world-class athletes, leading sports medicine specialist Dr Eva Carneiro and internationally renowned sports nutritionist, Glenn Kearney.    And here's the interview with triathlete turned runner Matt Sharp from 2011 that we mention! Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. They are shipping as usual, so grab some of their daily Greens, fill your boots with delicious natural, nutty Italian style energy bars and Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British professional triathletes and training partners Joe Skipper and Sam Proctor join us in conversation this week. There's plenty of banter and chat as we cover all things training, recovery, data, balance, teamwork, emotions and Michael Phelps. The banter starts right away. You'll hear: 19:35 How they met 20:37 What it's really like training with Joe "There's a lot of tempo isn't there?!" 'Joe's philosophy in life is how many people can I kill through training' Sam says. "But I enjoy it and because we are different, we compliment each other well. 24:05 Self coached Vs Having a coach. Joe has been mainly self coached while Sam prefers to have a coach and has been working with Mark Pearce for over 5 years. 32:30 'I cant fault Joe, Joe is a really good friend and he has always helped me and supported me.' 34:40 We talk about Joe wearing his heart on his sleeve and he admits he probably is one of the most emotional athletes out there. 'When you cross the line, the mixture of fatigue that just wears you down gets me really emotional and it happens a lot, especially when I have had a big race and I have had to push so hard. It really grinds you down. I'm not an emotional person at all in normal every day life.'' 52:22 Joe's mental strength and why it makes a huge difference across the Ironman distance. 'he is thinking so hard, and doing so well. He is in an 8 hour race and he is always on it and that's what makes him once of the best athletes. It's always your mind that gives up before your body.' Sam says. 54:40 Analysing data and why Joe doesn't spend much time on training peaks. 'I never look at my training on Training Peaks. It uploads onto there, but I don't do anything with it.' 57:00 Why Sam reckons Joe could be like Michael Phelps in the pool. 57:30 Joe's hopes to do some training with Lionel Sanders and Sam Long. 1:00:10 Joe's thoughts on why the Ironman World Championships should rotate away from Kona. 1:02:15 I wouldn't care who I was beating to become World Champion. But Jan Frodeno would be one person I would love to beat to become World Champion, because of the reputation he has and it would give it a lot more credibility if you beat him to become World Champion. 1:06:10 Sam's hopes to get back on the start line of an Ironman soon Find out more about this week's guests Joe Skipper Instagram Sam Proctor Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you train for one of the biggest triathlons in the World? In part 1 of this special audio training diary from Inside Tri Show, host Helen brings you her thoughts and feelings from 9 months out before Challenge Roth. Helen will talk you through her weekly training, how she got back into things after open abdominal surgery and why she decided to do an 80km ultra in the middle of training for Roth. Sponsor Helen Help Helen raise £1,000 for MOVE Against Cancer, to support people to be active following a cancer diagnosis. Find out all about MOVE Against Cancer and why your donations matter. LifeJacket Skin discount Thank you to Lifejacket Skin Protection for sponsoring the show. You can get 10% off the entire website with the code ROADTOROTH Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mel Nicholls is one of a kind and despite three strokes in her early 20s, Mel has vowed to never stop dreaming big. She has represented Great Britain at two Paralympics in para athletics, switched to Para cycling before setting her eyes on a 3rd Paralympics in Paris, this time in Para triathlon. Mel has hand-cycled around the Faroe Islands, from Lands End to John O'Groats as well as all around Great Britain. Her passion and enthusiasm for life is infectious. You'll hear: 06:30 Mel talks about her background, her love for the outdoors as a child and how watching the Beijing paralympics inspired her to find out what she could do in sport after her second stroke. 08:30 Within 15 months of starting wheelchair racing, Mel was competing around the world. She got an unexpected call-up to the London Paralympics a month out and took part in her first international event at the Games. She continued to Rio on the track and then took a step back to focus on marathons and longer distance. 'Seeing where I could go with the marathon was exciting' 10:30 How she got into hand-cycling and para cycling. 12:30 The move to Para Triathlon and how she got into that, despite ultra cycling being her absolute passion. How she ended up on the start line of a triathlon. 18:30 The pressure she put on herself in her first triathlon. And how she ended up doing a World Series Paratriathlon race in Swansea as her second ever triathlon. 'I'd do one more she said.' And then from there she got involved in the British Paratriathlon team. 26:30 Balancing her need and thirst for adventure with being on a high performance programme and the different pressures. 31:30 We talk a bit about the Pan Celtic race - Mel was the first hand-cyclist to do it in 2022. 36:00 Mel's cycling adventure around the Faroe Islands. What appealed, why did she go there, how was it? 'not many people cycle the Faroe Islands at all, let alone hand cycle!' The kind people who made an impression on her and why she came wanting to say 'yes' to every opportunity. 'if you're approachable and you smile at people, they want to smile back'. 41:30 Having trust in human nature and trying to be open and take time to speak to people and have those conversations in the street. 'You can easily make someone's day by stopping and chatting and talking.' 42:30 Advice for getting back from being at rock bottom, whether after a big injury, a huge health set-back or something else. 'It's your life and you have to find the way to do something' There's nothing you can't do, you just have to find a different different way of doing it.' 48:30 What are Mel's dreams now? I'm just going to keep the dreams and make them bigger and bigger and bigger. Find out more about this week's guest: Mel Nicholls Instagram Mel Nicholls website Come join me at the Shropshire 80km festival. FYI I'm doing the half marathon! Podcast Sponsors Form Swim are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - 15% off smart swimming goggles. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Listener Discounts For 15% Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former German professional triathlon couple Lothar and Nicole Leder are the stars of episode 5 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com. Lothar was the first person to go sub 8 hours for the iron distance, a feat he accomplished in 1996. In 2003 it was a double win in the Leder household, while Lothar beat Chris McCormack by 3 seconds for victory, Nicole won the women's race too. The pair have six Roth titles between them and they truly know what it means to win there. They understand the pressure, joy and kudos that comes with competing and racing at Roth for German professionals. These days they still return to Roth every year, but this time it's to support the athletes from around the world who they coach. Follow Lothar and Nicole on socials Lothar Instagram Nicole Instagram Lothar Coaching Website Lifejacket Skin Protection Lifejacket Skin Protection are sponsoring the Road to Roth series. They want you to look after your skin when you're out and about training. Use the code ROADTOROTH for 10% off the entire store at lifejacketskin.com or follow this link: https://lifejacketskin.com/discount/ROADTOROTH Sponsor Helen Helen's taking on challenge Roth in 2024, along with the Shropshire Way 80km ultra and Ironman Wales to finish! She's raising money for MOVE Against Cancer to help people affected by cancer to stay active. You can sponsor her here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/helen-murray-move Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katrina Matthews from the BMC-Vifit Pro triathlon team talks about being an Army physio, training to heart rate, social media pressures and getting off to a flying start as a pro triathlete. You'll hear: 08:25 Katrina talks about 'a whirlwind' year 10:30 Katrina talks amazingly openly about the challenge of social media during lockdown and the difficulty of not comparing herself with others. 15:34 Katrina talks about her job as an Army physiotherapist and being able to sideline her Army career to pursue her triathlon career and the struggle of getting to grips with not being able to excel at being a physio and being a long distance triathlete. 19:11 Before my first Ironman I averaged 11 hours of training a week 21:00 It's a battle that I have all of the time...the feeling that I should be doing more training. 23:50 Before my first Ironman, the longest run I had done was a long treadmill run of around 22km. 26:00 Talks about the advice BMC-Vifit boss Bob de Wolff gave her before her first Ironman... 'it's won in the last 10km!' 28:40 Katrina talks about how 'amazing' it is to be on the BMC Vifit Pro Triathlon team. Find out more about this week's guest Katrina Matthews website Katrina Matthews Instagram Katrina Matthews Twitter Also this week... Laura Siddall wants your old kit! 03:00 Laura Siddall talks about Souls4soles. Read more about the project here. If you are in the UK, send your kit to: Soles4souls@Neuff, 3 Abbotts Close, Lee Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 9GA. You can find a list of worldwide collection points here. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The idea of running down the finish chute and crossing the finish line might be hard to imagine at the moment, but listening to Ironman announcers Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy in this episode will remind you of that finisher line buzz. If you’ve done an Ironman in the UK or Europe, there is a good chance that you will be familiar with their voices, but this episode will bring those voices to life! Their passion is just what you need to hear to help you through another turbo session, or yet another strength and conditioning workout over Zoom! And their enthusiasm will give you a much-needed reminder of why all of this lockdown training will pay off at some point down the line. You’ll hear: * How Paul Kaye got into commentary and announcing. *Some of the funniest and strangest things they’ve witnessed at a finish line memories *Why they love their job *Why Joanne is so passionate about inspiring women into triathlon  *And those famous words! PLUS British triathlete David McNamee fills us in on Week 5 of lock down in Girona, due to the Coronavirus. This week David tells us in on his first ever virtual Ironman race, which involved running 10km on his 7m balcony. Like the show? If you liked this episode, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Find out more about Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy Follow Paul Kaye on Twitter Joanne Murphy’s website and podcast Show Sponsors Huge thanks Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. As official travel partner for Europe Sports Tours International have been given permission by the Challenge Roth organisers to go on sale with their packages which give you the option to purchase a guaranteed entry for 2021 Challenge Roth. They’ve reduced the travel package deposit, equating to a 25% reduction of the usual deposit. Find out more about securing your place at Roth 2021 here. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. Oryon have put extra strict safety measures in place and continue to stay open during the Coronavirus pandemic and all 3 of their services are available. Most of their partners continue to help customers and offer video or phone consultations. It may be difficult to get an appointment to see a specialist now, so if you are struggling then get in touch with Oryon and they will do what they can to help. Visit their website to find out more. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel. I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Triathletes Non Stanford and Aaron Royle join us in conversation. Non announced she would be retiring from triathlon in 2022, after being crowned European Champion and winning silver in the mixed team relay with Wales at the Commonwealth Games, a decade after her first World Championship title. Her partner Aaron Royle from Australia was also World U23 Champion and has competed at two Olympics. In 2022, Aaron finished 3rd at the PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton and made his Collin's Cup debut. You'll hear: 09:30 Non talks about winning silver for Wales in the mixed relay at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, ahead of Australia who won bronze. "It was a dream," says Non. "I don't think i could believe it. Everyone loves an underdog don't they? It was really emotional for everyone." 15:30 We talk about Welsh pride when watching sports. 18:00 Non on becoming European Champion. "I went into the race with very low expectations and I just went into it wanting to have fun. Whenever I'm super chilled, i seem to do well." 20:00 Non talks about retiring from triathlon and her final appearance in a GB vest. Aaron also talks about how Non had considered retiring in 2018. 28:00 Non's next steps, branching into coaching at the Leeds Triathlon Centre for British Triathlon. Rhys Davey, her former coach will now be her boss. 32:00 Aaron on racing more middle distance events, coming 3rd at the Canadian Open and making his debut for Team International at the Collin's Cup in 2022 and looking ahead to the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. 37:30 Why Non didn't decide to go into longer distance triathlon. 41:30 Aaron speaks amazingly about 'race weight' and how obsessing over weight can be dangerous and it can go very wrong. "I lost all strength from it when i got it wrong before the Rio Olympics." It's pretty miserable when you're denying your body what it needs," says Non. "It is getting better," she adds. 50:30 Aaron and Non talk about their upcoming wedding in the winter of 2022. 53:00 The best things about Australia and Wales, according to Non and Aaron. "I'd be happy never to spend a day in winter in England!" says Aaron. Find out more about this week's guests Non Stanford Instagram Aaron Royle Instagram New sponsors! FORM Swim Instagram For a $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts For a $15 Discount on FORM Swim goggles: https://www.formswim.com/pages/insidetrishow Presca Sportswear - 15 % off here with the code insidetri15 - valid until the end of march 2023 Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off here via this link. 33 Fuel You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bahraini athlete Sameera Al Bitar represented Bahrain in swimming at two Olympic games, before switching to triathlon. Sameera faced a number of barriers when she was growing up as a young female swimmer in Bahrain. But as triathlon continues to grow in popularity in the Gulf, Sameera's confident that the hiccups she faced will help future generations. You'll hear: 10:48 Sameera talks about starting swimming at the age of 6, when she was a child in Jordan and going on to represent Bahrain in swimming at two Olympics and going to the Olympics through the wildcard system 13:38 Some of the struggles that Sameera faced 20 years ago when she faced some criticism for swimming and the swimming attire. "I had a few hiccups along the way, but this has helped the new generation." 23:36 Why Sameera believes triathlon has exploded in popularity in Bahrain 27:00 How she got into triathlon from her swimming background 31:13 What barriers women in Bahrain face if they want to do a triathlon 38:50 Why she thinks Bahrain is an example in the wider region for the growth of triathlon 42:30 The difference between wild card qualification and qualification for the Olympics and if you feel like you have imposter syndrome when you haven't qualified 52:35 what does it mean to be an Arab endurance athlete Find out more about this week's guests Sameera Al Bitar Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love triathlon? Love rugby? Love Wales? Then this episode is for you! Former Wales international Shane Williams talks about his journey from being one of the best wings in the world, to being a multiple Ironman finisher. The 5ft7 wing who was International Player of the Year in 2008, won 87 caps for Wales and made multiple appearances for the British and Irish Lions. Since retiring, he has turned his hand to endurance sports and has been a regular at Ironman Wales. You'll hear: 06:30 The trigger for getting into triathlon 09:00 His first Ironman Wales 'At times, I absolutely hated it, but at times I absolutely loved it. From start to finish I was absolutely petrified.' 12:30 How he got the likes of Ian Gough and Ryan Jones involved. 15:00 The difference between the physical pain of playing rugby and doing a triathlon 18:00 Dark places on the rugby pitch Vs dark places in a race 25:10 Which rugby player would he most like to race against in a triathlon and who would be in his ideal triathlon relay from the rugby world? 36:00 How his nutrition differs between when he was a rugby player and now he is training for a triathlon. If anything I pay more attention to my diet now than I did as a professional rugby player. I was told what to eat and when to eat it and I would usually go up for seconds. Does he miss his rugby body? I probably don't. I'm still quite muscly, but my body has changed completely. My body fat is lower than when I was playing. I probably look better now than I did when I was playing rugby, I feel lighter, I'm lighter on my feet. I look completely different and I see pictures of me and I'm probably healthier now then when I was then. 41:44 What tips would he have for anyone doing Ironman Wales. 'The more training you put in, the easier Ironman Wales is and the more you enjoy it on the day. Left no stone unturned in your training and then you will enjoy the day. In 2015 I didn't appreciate how tough it would be and it spat me out. For long periods of that day, I hated it. ' 43:00 Whether he'll be getting his FabFour coffee founders involved and why he started his own sportswear brand, Agilis. Also this week: 52:30 Laura Siddall's audio diary from her time as a reserve guide for the British Paratriathlon team at the Tokyo Paralympics, featuring fellow reserve guide Tim Don and bronze medallist Claire Cashmore. Find out more about this week's guests Shane Williams Instagram Shane's FabFour coffee and new sportswear brand, Agilis. Laura Siddall Instagram Resilient Nutrition's Meet the nutter: Jay Worthy Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Harvey grew up as a swimmer in Australia and had dreams of going to the Olympics. He then switched to triathlon, raced at Kona and flirted with the idea of going pro, before he got more into coaching. He is now Head Coach at the Solothurn Triathlon Centre in Switzerland and works as Daniela Ryf's Advisor, after she split from long-term coach Brett Sutton. As well as elite triathletes, Michael still enjoys coaching age group athletes through Momentum Endurance Coaching. This is a really interesting chat not just about coaching but about coaching Daniela Ryf. You'll hear: 05:00 A bit about Michael's background as a youngster, growing up in a sporty family and his swimming and triathlon dreams. 10:00 What appealed to Michael about coaching and how he was able to go into coaching rather than working in an office. 15:30 Why he sought out coaches around the world to learn from and why he was particularly keen to shadow Brett Sutton. 20:00 How Michael divides his time between the High Performance Triathlon Centre in Solothurn, Switzerland, where they are developing a high performance squad and then Momentum Endurance Coaching with age groupers. 23:00 Working with junior athletes and having responsibility of developing a high performance squad of young athletes in Switzerland. Why education plays such an important factor for sporting hopefuls in Switzerland. 29:30 Why Michael is so passionate about patience and his catch phrase 'hurry slowly.' And why being able to learn to work with individuals is really important as everyone is really different. 35:30 When Michael first met Daniela, his first impression and how Daniela's mum ended up helping him to move house when he first got to Switzerland. How he ended up working with Daniela, supporting her with her training in an advisory role. "I make sure she doesn't over-do it and I operate very similarly to what she was used to." 40:00 Michael talks about Daniela heading towards Kona October "she's in great condition at the moment." "She enjoys training by herself and you can see an air of confidence when things are going well." 44:30 How does Daniela differ to other athletes michael works with? She is an ambassador for the Solothurn centre. 46:30 Michael answer listener Thomas's question: why are Switzerland and Australia so good at triathlon? 48:30 Michael answer listener Thomas's question about fasted training. Find out more about this week's guests Michael Harvey Instagram Momentum Endurance Coaching Podcast Sponsors Form Swim and Presca Sportswear are sponsoring the podcast on a bi-weekly basis so you can hear the best interviews in triathlon each week. FORM Swim - $15 off smart swimming goggles. Presca Sportswear - sustainable sportswear. Get 15% off with the code insidetri15 Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sweden's Patrik Nilsson is a long standing member of the BMC triathlon team, with a top 10 Kona finish to his name, and European and North American Ironman Championship titles too. But what makes this quiet Swede tick? what are his thought processes on the start line and how does he juggle everything as a dad of two young children? You'll hear 03:30 What it's like being on the BMC triathlon team. "To have that team in the background gives you more friends. I do 99% of training on my own. I don't really mind because with a family, it definitely makes sense to do that and I can train during the day when the kids are at school." 10:00 Does Patrik think he has the respect he deserves? I think within the professional scene I do. I have made huge progress, coming from being a lonely kid at school to being a professional triathlete with a family. I don't think many age groupers know me, but within professional triathlon, most people know who I am. 12:15 Patrik talks about how he has struggled in the past to feel motivated and find his killer instinct to race. You see some guys on the start line who you really don't want to be next to, you think 'oh sh*t, he is going to kill me!' 16:15 In a way you are afraid of how much it's going to hurt. As long as the racing and the triathlon is fun, it's not going to be painful. 19:30 Patrik's feeling on Ironman World Championships in St George - it will give some new athletes the chance to win. I would love to race Ironman Hawaii instead, but the only thing I want to do is race the best. With the Norwegians, it's going to be a fun race with them. 21:00 Patrick talks about trying to find balance as a professional triathlete and a dad. 'You have to find a way that works for everyone. It's easier without family, but that might not work long term. I do feel guilty when I'm away training but I have to think of the benefits of triathlon and I am able to drop them off or pick them up. So even if I do have some guilt when I am training, I think it will be worth it for some other reasons. And one of the things I have been focussing on is to be present. I can't be out training and feel guilty about the family. Those feelings have also affected my racing too. My head used to start wondering and I would lose the killer mentality. 28:00 Patrik was coached by his wife Teresa. It was meant to be short term, but she coached him for two years. 'It was fun, but it become personal and our whole life would depend on if I had a good race or a bad race.' Find out more about this week's guests Patrik Nilsson Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nikki Bartlett is joined by her partner and coach Bex Milnes in this episode. The pair met in 2012 through triathlon. Bex was asked to help Nikki with her swimming after she had decided to switch from rowing to triathlon. Nikki has since gone on to become a professional triathlete and an Ironman Champion. Bex also had aspirations to become one of the best triathletes in the World, but switched her attention to coaching. She started her coaching journey with Triathlon Scotland before becoming Lead Paratriathlon Coach with British Triathlon. You'll hear: 08:45 How Nikki and Bex met through swimming 11:45 Bex's background in coaching and her dreams of becoming full-time triathlon coach and how they ended up in Scotland for five years. "I was hell-bent on becoming a full-time coach. I was just desperate to coach." 18:15 Nikki's story about how she learnt to tumble turn. 20:15 Was Bex nervous about switching from being an athlete to being a coach? Some really good stuff about helping young athletes to see the bigger picture, the drop-off in young female athletes and why Bex is so passionate about the female pathway and the importance of female coaches and female coaching role models. 25:45 Why Bex thinks that it's really important for young females to have a female coach available to them, if that's what they need. 28:15 About their move to Loughborough, when Bex got a job with British Triathlon. 29:45 Why and when Bex started to coach Nikki. Why Bex was initially reluctant to coach her, but why it's working out well. "Nikki is one of the easiest athletes to coach and I know she needs fun sessions as well." 37:45 What it's like for Bex supporting Nikki now that she is her coach as well as her partner. 40:15 Why Nikki loves interacting with age group athletes so much 43:15 Bex talks about the decade she has spent working with British Triathlon. "It's been the biggest privilege." 47:15 What would Bex change about triathlon if she could? "I'd make it free." 49:15 Why Bex is leaving British Triathlon behind to set up her own coaching business, Bex Milnes coaching. "I just want to be in a position to support more long distance triathletes to achieve their goals and I'm excited about what the future has in store." 54:45 The very long lasting engagement 'it's a running joke in the family.' (they've been engaged for 6 years.) Find out more about this week's guests Nikki Bartlett Instagram Bex Milnes Instagram Bex Milnes coaching Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show. Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com You can also get a discount at komfuel.co.uk with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae is a 3x Ironman World Champion. She has an impressive record at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, with 6 podium finishes from 7 attempts. She also holds the run course record at the Ironman world championships, with a swift 2.50.26 from her win in 2014. After becoming a mum in 2017, she returned to the World Championships in 2018 and finished 5th. In this conversation we focus on juggling motherhood and life as a professional triathlete as Mirinda and husband Tim O'Donnell prepare for the birth of their second child. You'll hear: 16:27 The start of the interview with Rinny 19:14 Rinny explains that when races were cancelled due to Covid-19, it seemed like the ideal time to try for a second baby. 23:44 We feel like social media influencers and not athletes at the moment because we can't showcase our skills on the racecourse 26:28 Partners and sponsors are seeing the value of professional mums also being athletes, but 10-15 years ago, there was 'no chance' and you'd be taken off the roster. 31:06 Until you're a mother, you don't really understand what it's like to juggle 5 hour rides and the mum guilt that comes with it. 35:38 We talk about breastfeeding and competing 'there's a bit of extra pain that you have to deal with towards the end of the bike and on the run' 37:27 Mirinda explains how they postponed the awards ceremony at Ironman Cairns to allow her to breastfeed Izzy. 40:25 I remember thinking 'I'm never going to get back to where I was but Rachel Joyce told me to focus on where I was, week on week.' You can't help but think 'that mountain is quite steep, but there is no point in beating yourself up about it.' 45:33 Racing was number 1, but now it's number 3 or 4 after family, health and happiness. ALSO THIS WEEK: 02:17 Helen meets the remarkable Rosie Swale-Pope who's in her mid 70s and is currently running from Lands End to John o'Groats to raise money for Phase Worldwide. Find out more about this week's guest Mirinda Carfrae Instagram Mirinda Carfrae Twitter The Tim and Rinny Show Youtube Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Show sponsors LONG RANGE FUEL Long Range Fuel is a phenomenally tasty nut butter, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin.   Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it.   In part 4 Helen and Rich: ·      Face a 44km climb to 4,000m ·      Have a helping hand from a friendly Colombian ·      Start to get used to the stray dogs You can either binge the episodes, or spread them out when you have ten mins or so here and there.   If you're new to Inside Tri Show, take a look back through the archive. Whether cycling adventures are your thing, you love all things swim, bike, run or you want to learn more about iron deficiency anaemia you’ll find something that’s up your street. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Imogen Simmonds went off to study geology at University, she thought she’d end up working in a high-flying office job, bringing in a regular salary and doing her bit for the environment. But spending a few weeks on a triathlon training camp in Thailand gave her other ideas and she soon swapped the idea of office attire for Lycra and set out to become a professional triathlete. In 2019 she had a real breakthrough year, not only did she come second on her Ironman debut at the European Championships in Frankfurt to qualify for Kona, she surprised many by finishing 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World champs in Nice. You'll hear: *Why she thinks it's important to let her hair down every so often *Why she likes to get nervous before a race and doesn't pack out her race season *About her love for training in Thailand *Her plans to qualify for Kona in 2020 Like what you heard? Connect with Imogen and follow her on instagram  If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram and leave a review in Apple. 10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee.  SPONSOR LUKE ON HIS TANDEM RIDE There’s been so much incredible feedback from episode 11 with Luke Grenfell-Shaw who is cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. You can still Sponsor Luke via his fundraising page. Luke is fundraising for 5K Your Way and Trekstock, charities which help empower CanLivers through exercise, alongside the Teenage Cancer Trust and ClicSargent, which both did so much to support him throughout treatment. THINGS HELEN'S LIKED THIS WEEK Sarah Outen's film Home I am 35 and running faster than I ever thought possible - New York Times article SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is such an important conversation to hear about the danger of underfuelling and losing your period. Thank you to Ailbhe Carroll for being so open and honest and for all of the work you are doing to help women stay as active for as long as possible. You'll hear: 05:00 Ailbhe introduces herself and explains how she's ended up living and training in Girona and why she loves it. 08:15 Ailbhe talks about growing up horse riding and playing Camogie, "I had to sell my horse in order to do triathlon." She did her first triathlon just before her 16th birthday, having never really done swim, bike or run before. 11:30 My first 400m timed effort was 6min and 20s which isn't too bad for someone who hasn't swum before. Within two years I had got it down to 4min48. 14:15 Ailbhe talks about her first European Cup race abroad when she was totally alone and the ups and downs of injuries in the early years. Then living in New Zealand before spending 5 years in Loughborough. 19:08 Ailbhe actually got in touch with Helen after the Body Positive episodes with Witsup and said she wanted others to hear her story and learn from it. "I had the biggest shovel I could find and I was digging the biggest hole I could dig for myself. I had just come through 18 months of underfueling, losing my period, just not getting my body to do what I wanted it do to. There was a pressure to lose weight in order to race, so I dropped all food. I was down on 1200 calories, no period, but instead of losing weight, I was piling weight on. There was one week during this 18month period, that I consumed less than 500 calories a day for 7 days in a row because I felt like I needed to do something extreme. I don't think I cracked right until the end. 30:00 During all of this my parents knew nothing. I have since called them. I did a lot of mental healing before I spoke to them which was a shock. 33:00 What would Ailbhe's message be to others? Off the back of all of my issues, I undertook a Masters in Sport and Exercise nutrition, because I think if you can do coaching and nutrition together, it will stop a lot of people going down the rabbit hole that I went down. 39:00 Ailbhe's work with triathlon Ireland and her work through Women and Sport. 41:00 "I'm just really excited all of the time. I feel like I have a new lease of life. I'm going into sessions fuelled but my brain is fuelled too. Find out more about this week's guests Ailbhe Carroll Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Resilient Nutrition provide formulated products to improve your cognitive and physical performance. From phenomenally tasty Long Range Fuel nut butters, to delicious dark chocolate drink Switch On. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What an honour to speak to the wonderful Sister Madonna Buder, the Iron Nun and legendary coach Joe Friel for this episode. Sister Madonna is 91 years old and is the oldest woman to have ever completed an Ironman triathlon, at the age of 82 in 2012. She has starred in a Nike ad, she has inspired thousands of people and really demonstrated what you can achieve no matter your age. While Joe Friel started coaching in 1980 and has coached thousands of elites and age group athletes. He also wrote a book Fast After 50 and has some fantastic knowledge to share when it comes to training and racing as you get older You'll hear: 14:10 Start of the interview with Sister Madonna Buder 21:43 Sister Madonna Buder explains about the religious community that she is in and why she hasn't lived in a convent for much of her life as people might assume 25:30 I can't understand why I'm an inspiration to anybody. I'm grateful that my life means something to somebody, it gives me a reason to keep me keeping on. 30:30 What happened when Sister Madonna Buder first started to run "I created a sense of jealousy, it was a struggle I have to admit, but I believed if I had the permission of the Bishop, I could carry on." 32:35 We talk about some of the parallels between sport and religion and why Sister Madonna Buder feels that if you have a gift, you should use it. 42:55 How Sister Madonna found it competing in triathlon, which can be a very expensive and materialistic sport 45:00 A special message to Sister Madonna from Chrissie Wellington 'she is the inspiration for Ironman if there ever was one and I love her dearly' Sister Madonna says of Chrissie Wellington. 51:15 Start of Joe Friel's interview 52:35 Joe talks about the factors athletes in their 50s should take into account when it comes to racing and training 55:30 How training might look as you get into your 60s '5/2, so 5 very easy days and 2 days of hard workouts. The 5 days a week might seem boring, but they are not wasting your time. And the 2 days a week you should be dreading as they are so hard.' 58:00 We talk about the importance of recovery 'you just don't bounce back like you used to as you get older' 1:01:00 Why strength training is absolutely key as you get older 1:03:30 How you can get your head around the mental challenge of slowing down. Joe suggests comparing workouts year on year. 1:06:00 Some tips if you want to do an Ironman for a milestone birthday 1:09:10 Why consistency and sleep are the most important elements of training Find out more about this week's guests Sister Madonna Buder Nike advert Joe Friel website Joe Friel Fast at 50 book Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on the latest patrons-only exclusive episode, a brilliant behind the scenes audio diary of my recent Lands End-John O'Groats cycling adventure that you won't hear elsewhere. You can still support me and support the show by clicking here to buy me a coffee every so often by becoming a Patron of the Inside Tri Show. Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. Supporters of the show 33 Fuel – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. For your chance to win 3 months supply of award winning 33 Fuel Ultimate Daily Greens, enter the draw by clicking on this link. And as always, use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Find out more about Helen Head over to Helen's website to find out more about her This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British Triathletes Tom Bishop and Sian Rainsley join us in conversation this week. It's been nothing short of a rollercoaster for the couple over the last few seasons. Back in 2018, Tom was travelling to Australia to represent Team England at the Commonwealth Games, while girlfriend Sian was being diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Roll on to 2021, Sian made her senior debut on the World Triathlon Circuit while Tom was trying to play catch up for Olympic qualification and faced a mighty task of doing 5 races across 5 weeks around the World. The pair are grounded, fun and full of love and belief for each other in and out of the sport that brought them together. You'll hear: 06:30 The stress that quarantine has added to life on the WTCS circuit and why even couples have to quarantine separately. 11:14 How they first met 12:25 Sian and Tom talk about Sian making her senior debut at WTCS Leeds in 2021 'I still can't believe it to be honest, but it is possible and it can happen. I was running along next to Non Stanford and Katie Zaferes. It's really surreal to be doing that with people I've been looking up to in triathlon' 17:20 Tom talks about the 'mighty' task he had on his hands to try to qualify a place for Great Britain at the Olympics. He faced 5 races in 5 weeks around the world. 25:30 Sian: You always watch the Olympics and see the amazing stories of people who make it, but there are always athletes that don't make it and it's really tough to watch. 27:30 Sian talks about being in the sport for 17 years, after doing her first triathlon at the age of 8 and representing Team GB at the Youth Olympics in 2014. 30:15 Sian talks about the impact that a diagnosis of Crohn's Disease has had on her as an elite sportsperson 'I was losing weight, I started to get belly cramps, I started to lose blood. I was embarrassed about having toilet issues, I was only 18." 38:00 Tom talks about how he dealt with Sian's diagnosis in 2018, when he was flying out to the Commonwealth Games with Team England. Everyone has their own issues, but Sian is the closest person and it has inspired me to get through my rough patch. Hopefully any little story can help someone else. 40:30 I love the sport, so there is no doubt that I would never do it, whether as an elite or just being with friends. At one point when I was doubting if I could do it or not, I felt like I was doing it for a team of people with Crohn's. 43:15 Sian was recently diagnosed with a heart issue 46:00 Tom talks about how he has picked himself up after missing out on Olympic qualification, including doing a training block with Vicky Holland. 49:00 Tom and Sian's ideal weekend - which may or may not involve sleeping in a tent. We're not the biggest party animals. 53:40 Why Tom loves to escape with a good epic fantasy book Find out more about this week's guests Sian Rainsley Instagram Tom Bishop Instagram Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below Sponsors of the show Long Range Fuel are phenomenally tasty nut butters from Resilient Nutrition, enhanced by cutting edge science, to boost your stamina, keep you calm and alert and bolster your resilience. Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct via this link. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices