Inside Tri Show
243 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThe Inside Tri Show with Helen Murray brings you awesome interviews and special episodes from triathlon and beyond to keep you entertained and inspired while you train.
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Road to Roth Jan Stratmann
June 05, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutesIn 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...
Road to Roth Daniel Baekkegard
May 29, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutesIn 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...
Road to Roth Jonas Deichmann
May 22, 2024 19:39 - 41 minutesIn 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 ...
Road to Roth Felix Walchshöfer
May 15, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutesIn 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 Ca...
Lucy Gossage: Conquering the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024
January 22, 2024 05:00 - 1 hourOncologist 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 W...
Chrissie Wellington: Navigating change
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourChrissie Wellington is a four time Ironman World Champion. She won all 13 of the 13 Ironman races she entered and set an incredible World Record, which stood for 12 years until it was beaten by Daniela Ryf. Since retiring, Chrissie has become a Mum and continued to inspire people around the World by dedicating herself to improve people's health and wellbeing through Parkrun. You'll hear: 07:00 We talk about the pie of life, taking different paths in life, choice and compromise 10:00 Listening...
Laura Siddall - On my terms
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourLaura 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 remem...
Lucy Gossage and Nikki Bartlett in conversation
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourLucy Gossage and Nikki Bartlett don’t need much of an introduction to triathlon audiences. They’ve both regularly been on the podium across Ironman and 70.3 races over the last decade, Nikki won Ironman Wales 2023, Lucy won in Wales three times. While Nikki is still competing, these days Lucy works as an Oncologist and loves doing endurance adventures in her spare time. She also dedicates lots of time to MOVE Charity, to help and inspire people to move against cancer. You'll hear: 00:00 Wher...
Dream Team do THE ROC Wales 2023
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutesAfter 9 months of training, a group of female listeners aka 'The Dream Team' head to North Wales, to take on THE ROC triathlon to inspire other women and raise money for MOVE Charity. THE ROC Wales offers a unique race format, involving a sea swim, cycling to the bottom of the highest mountain in Wales, a run up and down Yr Wyddfa, cycling back to the start and a 1km run on the beach to finish. How did they get on? Plus host Helen has some big news to share. You'll hear: An update from Beth,...
Hannah Saitch - Mixing adventures with triathlon
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutesHannah Saitch took the female win at Ironman Wales in 2022, she's notched up two top five finishes at Norseman and has qualified for Kona. She's also done some of the toughest triathlons and events in the World, from riding Wales in Day, to doing extreme triathlons. All while juggling training with her job as an anaesthetist and having adventures with her husband Matt. You'll hear: 06:00 Hannah explains how she used to be a rower but struggled to mix rowing with training to be a Doctor, and d...
Natalie Lawrence: Pro again at 36
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesNatalie Lawrence swam competitively until she was 15, when she fell out of love with swimming, before being invited onto the development programme by British Triathlon. She competed at the World Junior Triathlon Championships and then moved to Loughborough to study and start her journey on the World Class Programme. But she soon developed an eating disorder which led her to leaving the elite set-up. But Natalie still wanted to do triathlon and got her pro license for the first time in 2011. S...
Ruth Astle: The mental rollercoaster of pro life
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 53 minutesRuth Astle started triathlon in 2013 when she was working in the city. Still while holding down her corporate job, she became overall age group world champion at Kona in 2019 before turning pro. She got her first pro ironman win at Mallorca on 2021, she came 5th at the ironman world championships in 2022 in St George. 2023 has been hampered by injury but Kona remains the aim. We talk about the mental ups and downs of being a pro triathlete, the need to just switch off and the support team aro...
John Haywood - Cancer to Ironman
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutesIn 2019 John Haywood was diagnosed with two different types of cancer at the age of 45. The gym lover was told he may never be able to run again. So John brought a bike to build up his fitness. Three years later he cycled from Lands End to John o'Groats. The following year he completed Ironman Bolton, despite being knocked off his bike by a car during the cycle leg. John's message is simple, life is for living. You'll hear: 06:00 John talks about being diagnosed with a very rare form of Sarco...
Lizzie Richardson: Unassuming record holder
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourLizzie 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 Hel...
Jess Learmonth: It's never too late
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesJess Learmonth is a firm fan’s favourite in triathlon. She swam until she was 15, but only came back to sport after taking time out to go travelling. She’d come home, was working in a supermarket and did a triathlon for charity. Little did she know how much that would change her life. Jess has gone on to become an Olympic gold medallist in the mixed relay, two time commonwealth silver medallist and World Triathlon Championship series runner up. And you can guarantee she’ll make you laugh too....
Tom Davies: Round the World Cyclist to pro triathlete
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourTom Davies doesn't have a particularly conventional background as a professional triathlete. He cycled around the World at the age of 19, wrote a book about it while studying for an engineering degree and combined it with cycle racing at University. But the dream of doing sport as a living never disappeared, and within four years, Tom went from doing his first triathlon to getting his professional license. You'll hear: 05:00 Tom talks about what sparked his interest in cycling around the worl...
Tom Bishop: Being happy
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutesTom 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 prof...
Taking on the Pan Celtic Race 2023
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThis week’s episode is all about the Pan Celtic Race – a self supported bikepacking race which this year saw nearly three hundred people cycle around Brittany in North Western France, before catching the ferry to Portsmouth and then cycling to the finish line in Llandudno, North Wales. Host Helen and friend Lowri Bowen take on the shorter route as a female pair, 1700km with 16,500m of climbing, which they finished in 8 days. Find out more about this week's show: Pan Celtic Race Instagram Pan...
A triathlete's guide to Strength and Conditioning: Part 2
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutesWe continue the interview with Matt Croyle and James Langford, two Strength and Conditioning coaches with British Triathlon. They answer listener questions, including how to find the time to do some S and C and how to fit it in to your week. You'll hear: In part 2 of the interview, I start by asking Matt what exercises people can do to help them get stronger for the bike… 00:00 Exercises that people can do to help them with their biking. 02:00 What about exercises that people can do to help w...
A Triathlete's Guide to Strength and Conditioning: Part 1
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutesBritish Triathlon Strength and Conditioning coaches Matt Croyle and James Langford join us for the triathlete's guide to Strength and Conditioning. This is part 1 of the interview. You'll hear: 01:00 What is Strength and Conditioning? Optimising health around tendon, bone and immune system and that extends to sleep and recovery and then optimizing performance. 03:00 Why does S and C matter in Endurance sports and triathlon? ‘It’s our role to expose you to some loading above and beyond what yo...
Sophie Coldwell: But what if it goes right?
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourSophie Coldwell is having her best season to date in the World Triathlon Championship Series, with her eyes firmly set on qualifying for her first Olympics. She won her first WTCS race in Yokohama finished second in Abu Dhabi. The 28 year old has come a long way since doing her first triathlon two decades ago, when she was 8 years old... You'll hear: About Sophie's 2023 season, with a win at WTCS Yokohama Her thoughts about qualifying for the Paris Olympics which feels 'agonisingly close' ...
Kat Matthews: Control your own decisions
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourKat 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 fa...
Jasmin Paris: One of the best Ultra Runners in the World
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 57 minutesMum, full-time vet and super Ultra Runner Jasmin Paris joins me on the podcast this week. Jasmin spent lots of time in her childhood in the mountains hiking. She only got into fell running after qualifying as a vet and she realised she had found her people. She famously won outright, and smashed the course record at the Spine Race in 2019, while expressing at checkpoints, as she was still breast feeding. She was the second woman to start a fourth loop at The Barkley Marathons in 2023. You'll ...
Ryan Morley: Why triathletes need a bike fit
June 07, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThis week find out why getting a bike fit is key to performance, how to find a saddle that works for you and you'll hear tips on how to make the most of your pedal stroke, as Helen visits the Ryan Morley Cycle Centre, in Wrecsam, North Wales. Plus hear from the woman who decided to do her first triathlon at the age of 71. You'll hear: 02:00 Ryan talks about his background as a bike fitter. 05:00 Ryan describes how he found out in 2019 that he had a heart condition which meant that he could no...
Damian Hall: Mental tips for ultra running
May 31, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutesDamian Hall is a British Ultra Runner. He was winner of The Spine Race in 2023, has been on the podium at the Dragons Back and recorded a top 5 finish at UTMB. He didn't get into running until his 30s and did his first marathon dressed as a toilet. He coaches Jasmin Paris and made his debut at the Barkley Marathons in 2023. This is a fascinating conversation about the mental side of ultra running and why running makes him feel alive. You'll hear: 06:00 Damian talks about doing his first marat...
THE ROC Wales Triathlon: Behind the Scenes
May 24, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesThis 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 Lakesma...
Elisabetta Borgia: Trek Segafredo's Sports Psychologist
May 17, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourElisabetta Borgia was the first full time Sports Psychologist for Trek Segafredo, a World Tour Cycling Team. She works with both the men's and women's teams and is a key member of staff. As a former cyclist herself, Elisabetta has a great understanding from both the performance and psychological sides and as you'll hear in this interview, she explains why having balance in your life is key to performing, regardless of what level you are. You'll hear: 04:00 What is sports psychology? 07:00 Why...
Gruffudd Lewis: Pro Cyclist to Ironman Triathlete
May 10, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourGruffudd Lewis is a former pro cyclist from West Wales who has turned his attention to triathlon. As a cyclist, he won numerous Welsh National titles, including National Road Race and Cyclocross Champion. He's now set up his own team, Caffi Gruff, named after the cafe-come-bike shop he owns. He's also Trainee Directeur Sportif for a cycling team. In triathlon, he was part of Kristian Blummenfelt's successful sub7 attempt. He completed his first triathlon at Ironman Wales in 2022 in 10h 43min,...
Matt Ryan: All about the Pan Celtic Race
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MBThis week's guest is Matt Ryan, the organiser of the Pan Celtic Race series. It's a self-supported bike packing race which celebrates everything to do with the Celtic Nations. Host Helen will be doing the 4th iteration of the event in the summer of 2023 as a pair, with friend and listener to the podcast Lowri Bowen. They will be taking on the 'shorter' version which sees riders cycle around Brittany, before catching the ferry to England and then cycling from Portsmouth on the south coast...
Matt Ryan: An introduction to bikepacking and the Pan Celtic Race
May 03, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourThis week's guest is Matt Ryan, the organiser of the Pan Celtic Race series. It's a self-supported bike packing race which celebrates everything to do with the Celtic Nations. Host Helen will be doing the 4th iteration of the event in the summer of 2023 as a pair, with friend and listener to the podcast Lowri Bowen. They will be taking on the 'shorter' version which sees riders cycle around Brittany, before catching the ferry to England and then cycling from Portsmouth on the south coast, to ...
Tamara Jewett: Runner to pro triathlete
April 26, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourTamara 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, ...
Helen Jenkins: A beginner's guide to triathlon
April 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourFind out all you need to know about getting into triathlon with 3xOlympian and 2x Triathlon World Champion Helen Jenkins. Helen shares her coaching expertise and experience to explain everything from equipment to transition, nutrition to training plans. There are no silly questions! It's well worth a listen for anyone who is getting into triathlon so you can feel prepared and confident on race day. You'll hear: The different events you can do What kit you need What to wear under a tri suit...
Russell Bentley: How to love running
April 12, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutesRussell Bentley is a runner from Great Britain. His marathon PB is 2h20, he also holds the Fastest Known Time for the Winter Paddy Buckley Round, despite being scared of the dark. But he oozes passion for running. Just what you need if you're a coach! And this interview is all about that passion, from finding the love of running, to saying no to Carbon shoes, from running with Kenyans to being out in the hills of Snowdonia. Whether you enjoy running or you've never quite got to grips with it,...
Vera Ngosi Sambrook: How cycling changed my life
April 05, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesVera Ngosi-Sambrook grew up in Malawi and played football as a youngster and into her 20s. But over the last five years, Vera's life has changed, thanks to cycling. She won the first Ultra Distance Scholarship and within 6 months she went from being a leisure cyclist to completing a 2,000km self-supported bike packing race. She's passionate about getting more people into cycling from a diverse range of backgrounds and she's an absolute joy to chat to. You'll hear: 00:00 Vera talks about growi...
Kate Waugh: World Under 23 Triathlon Champion
March 29, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutesKate 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 backg...
Lucy Byram: Meet the up and coming British pro
March 22, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourLucy Byram is a young British professional middle distance triathlete from Yorkshire. She got into sport from a young age, doing everything from gymnastics to football but it was running and triathlon that she and her twin sister really loved. It was when she went to University in Leeds that she really threw herself into triathlon. She progressed through the squads while she was doing her Law degree and concentrated on short course racing. It was only in 2021 when she entered the British Midd...
Paulo Sousa: Cutting out the bullsh*t
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 59 minutesPaulo Sousa is a High Performance Coach who works with the likes of Paula Findlay, Taylor Spivey, Summer Rapperport and World Under 23 champion Kate Waugh. He has built his elite squad over the years, but his path into coaching is an unusual one. He studied mechanical engineering at University in Portugal, doing a Masters and then a PhD. And it was while he was at University that he got involved with the triathlon team. And that's how it all started... You'll hear: 09.30 Paulo talks about how...
Inspiring tales to celebrate Women in Triathlon
March 08, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesInside 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 w...
Mel Nicholls: Never stop dreaming, keep on believing
March 01, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesMel 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...
Laura Massey-Pugh: Tandem Around the World Record
February 22, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesIn 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 ...
Alice Hector: Triathlete to Bodybuilder
February 15, 2023 04:00 - 58 minutesAlice Hector's story is a fascinating one. She's been involved in sport all of her life. She was a professional triathlete from 2014-2019, claiming an Ironman 70.3 title She was an Ironman 70.3 Winner and twice took bronze at the European Middle Distance Championships. After falling out of love with triathlon, she switched back to Ultra Running, before finding her calling in the world of Body Building. You'll hear: 06:00 Triathlon, retiring and why Alice had a love-hate relationship with it, ...
How to survive a triathlon swim: Dave Tonge
February 08, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourHelen 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 t...
Leon Chevalier: Engineering triathlon success
February 01, 2023 04:00 - 56 minutesFrench 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...
Dede Griesbauer: Ultraman World Champion at 52
January 25, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourDede Griesbauer is a 52 year old professional triathlete. No, there's no typo there. She was crowned Ultraman World Champion at the end of 2022 and has no plans to stop now. Her voice is well-known voice to triathlon fans as she is part of the Ironman commentary team. Before triathlon she was a Collegiate swimmer, competed at the Olympic trials and worked on Wall Street before turning pro. You'll hear: 00:00 Dede on her recovery from Ultraman. 04:30 What it means to be a World Champion at 52....
Skye Moench - Believing in yourself
January 18, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutesSkye Moenche is an American triathlete. She left the security of her job as an accountant to become a professional athlete. She has gone on to become European and North American Ironman Champion as well as secure top ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships and Ironman 70.3 World Championships. She has an incredible work ethos, she loves the colour purple, enjoys sewing and wishes she could go back to being as organised as she was prior to her career change! You'll hear: 04:00 Skye tal...
Braden Currie - It's not all just about triathlon
January 11, 2023 04:00 - 51 minutesBraden Currie is one of the most interesting guys you'll come across on a triathlon start line. The New Zealand triathlete left school at 15, had his first child in his early twenties and worked and lived around the world before becoming an athlete. He started off in adventure racing and switched his focus to being a professional triathlete after winning his first Ironman in 2017. He's finished in the top seven at the Ironman World championships in Kona twice and was 3rd at the 2021 Ironman W...
Expedition Leader Jo Bradshaw - Why success is being happy
January 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hourEver felt like you wanted to make a massive career change? Quit the 9-5 and do the seemingly impossible thing of following your passions? Guest Jo Bradshaw proves that it IS indeed possible. Jo used to work in an office as a Business Advisor, but a sky dive and a bike ride were the triggers for Jo's life to take a different pathway. She has spent the past decade and a half working as a Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor Ed Instructor. She's done nearly 40 ascents of Kilimanjaro, she's un...
Ben Goodfellow - Gaming addict to 70.3 World Champion
December 21, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutesIn 2022 Great Britain's Ben Goodfellow was crowned Ironman 70.3 World Champion in the 25-29 age group. A real transformation for someone who turned their back on sport at 16 and in his own words, got pretty addicted to gaming. In fact it was only during his final year at University in Wrexham that Ben 'Wilf' Goodfellow joined the local triathlon club in a bid to get fit. Little did he know the talent he had lying beneath...He's gone on to be Overall winner at Ironman Staffs 70.3, World and Eu...
Kyle Smith: The epitome of hard work
December 14, 2022 04:00 - 56 minutesNew 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 la...
Dr Nicky Keay and Michelle Dillon: Talking all things menopause
December 07, 2022 04:00 - 1 hourThis is one of those amazing conversations that you'll feel like a proper fly on the wall listening to. Take one Doctor, Nicky Keay, who specialises in hormones and one former elite and current age group triathlete going through the perimenopause in her late 40s. What follows is an incredible conversation about the menopause. Michelle talks very openly about her experiences so far and Dr Nicky Keay offers incredible advice, both to Michelle and to podcast listeners who submitted their own que...