A day in the life with British Triathlon in Loughborough

This week is a real cracker, something completely different that you won't hear elsewhere as I take you behind the scenes with the British Paratriathlon team at Loughborough, to find out what it really takes to be at the elite level of the sport.
You'll meet Paralympic medal hopefuls George Peasgood and Claire Cashmore along with Guide Nikki Bartlett as well as members of the coaching and support team around them.
I also reveal the winners of the Kristian Blummenfelt signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy, in support of MOVE Charity.
LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?
If you enjoyed the exclusive look behind the scenes at British Triathlon's elite training hub in Loughborough, then let us know on social media. Find out more about George, Nikki and Claire and British Paratriathlon.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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.
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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?
INTERVIEW TIME LINE*
*Interview times, not the whole episode
0:00:40 – meet George Peasgood introduction to his swim set, a typical Thursday, a typical week.
0:02.15 – George says he never has a day off as that is what works for him. 18-high 20hrs a week.  But there is really no such thing as a typical week.
0:03:00 – George explains how he has developed a love for cycling and that he continues to work on his run
0:04:20 – Lead coach Adam Elliot – most of them will swim 5 times a week – around 25km/week, some add a 6th session in. If they are injured they might add a 7th or 8th swim in or put a couple of double swims in. There is a session in each week which ticks one of the mental, physiological or mechanical demands of race day of what they have to deliver on race day. We would either split lanes on ability or necessity of what someone is working on, so we might have more of a speed or strength orientated set.
0:06:45 explains what a typical day looks like for him as a coach
0:07:55 Adam explains the nature of the swim squad at Loughborough.
0:08:30 talks through the land based conditioning room, that athletes often go into 15 minutes before their swim session.
0:09:20 George reflects on his swim session and explains what he eats before and after swimming
0:10:45 Interview with Jonathan Riall – Head Coach of the British Paratriathlon programme. Explains the idea behind Thursday Breakfast club, which they have held every Thursday since 2014- it’s an opportunity for everyone to get together, integrate some of the younger athletes and builds good relationships.
0:31:30 – Breakfast chat with George Peasgood at the Elite Athlete Hotel in Loughborough. George explains how he got into triathlon, following his family into it. 
"I came to a talent ID day in 2011 and found out I was classifiable and after A Levels, Loughborough seemed the obvious choice. For as long as I am a Paralympic triathlete, I will be here." 
0:49:15 – At the gym with Para Tri guide Nikki Bartlett. And how even she can feel intimidated when she is just getting back into the early season s+c sessions. The programme is heavy weight lifting, few reps. She has an S+C session which is completely individualised to each athlete. "I need more upper body to lower and I respond better to heavy weights."
0:59:30 Lunch and interview with 4x Paralympian Claire Cashmore who started swimming when she was 12 years old and went to her first Paralympics at the age of 16, but switched to Para Triathlon after the Rio Olympics. Admits that ‘swimming is quite boring’ but she loves the variety of triathlon and the fact you can see a lot of the countries you go to and you can actually talk!

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This week is a real cracker, something completely different that you won't hear elsewhere as I take you behind the scenes with the British Paratriathlon team at Loughborough, to find out what it really takes to be at the elite level of the sport.

You'll meet Paralympic medal hopefuls George Peasgood and Claire Cashmore along with Guide Nikki Bartlett as well as members of the coaching and support team around them.

I also reveal the winners of the Kristian Blummenfelt signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy, in support of MOVE Charity.

LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD?

If you enjoyed the exclusive look behind the scenes at British Triathlon's elite training hub in Loughborough, then let us know on social media. Find out more about George, Nikki and Claire and British Paratriathlon.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

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?

INTERVIEW TIME LINE*

*Interview times, not the whole episode

0:00:40 – meet George Peasgood introduction to his swim set, a typical Thursday, a typical week.

0:02.15 – George says he never has a day off as that is what works for him. 18-high 20hrs a week.  But there is really no such thing as a typical week.

0:03:00 – George explains how he has developed a love for cycling and that he continues to work on his run

0:04:20 – Lead coach Adam Elliot – most of them will swim 5 times a week – around 25km/week, some add a 6th session in. If they are injured they might add a 7th or 8th swim in or put a couple of double swims in. There is a session in each week which ticks one of the mental, physiological or mechanical demands of race day of what they have to deliver on race day. We would either split lanes on ability or necessity of what someone is working on, so we might have more of a speed or strength orientated set.

0:06:45 explains what a typical day looks like for him as a coach

0:07:55 Adam explains the nature of the swim squad at Loughborough.

0:08:30 talks through the land based conditioning room, that athletes often go into 15 minutes before their swim session.

0:09:20 George reflects on his swim session and explains what he eats before and after swimming

0:10:45 Interview with Jonathan Riall – Head Coach of the British Paratriathlon programme. Explains the idea behind Thursday Breakfast club, which they have held every Thursday since 2014- it’s an opportunity for everyone to get together, integrate some of the younger athletes and builds good relationships.

0:31:30 – Breakfast chat with George Peasgood at the Elite Athlete Hotel in Loughborough. George explains how he got into triathlon, following his family into it. 

"I came to a talent ID day in 2011 and found out I was classifiable and after A Levels, Loughborough seemed the obvious choice. For as long as I am a Paralympic triathlete, I will be here." 

0:49:15 – At the gym with Para Tri guide Nikki Bartlett. And how even she can feel intimidated when she is just getting back into the early season s+c sessions. The programme is heavy weight lifting, few reps. She has an S+C session which is completely individualised to each athlete. "I need more upper body to lower and I respond better to heavy weights."

0:59:30 Lunch and interview with 4x Paralympian Claire Cashmore who started swimming when she was 12 years old and went to her first Paralympics at the age of 16, but switched to Para Triathlon after the Rio Olympics. Admits that ‘swimming is quite boring’ but she loves the variety of triathlon and the fact you can see a lot of the countries you go to and you can actually talk!

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