Inside Tri Show
245 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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Healthy Body Part 1: Cody Beals and Felicity Joyce
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourThis 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 Canadia...
David McNamee: Freedom
May 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourAfter 7 weeks of lockdown, British professional triathlete David McNamee can barely contain his excitement this week as Coronavirus restrictions are lifted in Spain, which means he can train outside for the first time in nearly 50 days. The 2x Ironman World Championships podium finisher describes the first moment when he could finally run outside and reflects on the past two months, revealing what he has learned about himself as an athlete and as a person. You'll also hear about the incredibl...
Rev Kate Bottley: Open Water Swimming -The vodka shot of exercise
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourIf 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 i...
Dr Greg Potter: Sleep tips for endurance athletes
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourIf 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 brew...
Dr Greg Potter: How to sleep better
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBIf 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 b...
Paul Kaye and Joanne Murphy: Finish line tales
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourThe 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 ano...
Claire Danson: I knew I was paralysed
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourClaire Danson was on the cusp of becoming a professional triathlete, when a routine bike ride would change her life forever. In June 2019, Claire was crowned European Age Group champion (30-34). Just two months later, Claire was fighting for her life after colliding with a tractor whilst out cycling. The accident left her paralysed from her tummy button downwards. You'll hear: *Claire talk about how the accident has changed her life for ever, *About the emotional rollercoaster Claire has be...
Nicky Spinks: You can do more than you think
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourIt was such an honour to interview British fell runner Nicky Spinks for this episode. Nicky is a 53-year old wife, British farmer and she loves a good curry. Sounds pretty normal, doesn’t it? So let’s try that sentence again. Nicky is a 53-year old record breaking British ultra-distance runner who is the overall record holder for the Double Bob Graham round, became the first person EVER to complete doubles of the Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsey round too… That was AFTER being diagnosed with ...
Michelle Vesterby: Keep Smiling
March 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hourMy aim is to pop a smile on your face this week, as well as help you through being stuck inside during the Coronavirus. You'll hear: *An update from David McNamee, who is on lock down in Girona. He gives a fascinating insight into his training, his day to day life, the harsh reality of what's going on around him. Plus the latest on his croissant intake, his Catalan learning and his chamois cream supplies. *An interview with Michelle Vesterby. The Dane came 4th at the Ironman World Championshi...
David McNamee, Evie Serventi, Dermott Hayes and Tom Davis: Uncertain times & new opportunities
March 17, 2020 10:30 - 1 hourIn 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 liveli...
Uncertain times & new opportunities
March 17, 2020 10:30 - 1 hourIn 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...
Life Changing Decisions: Hannah Moore
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBBritish 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 ...
Hannah Moore: How an ingrowing toenail changed my life
March 13, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutesBritish 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 ...
Taylor Spivey: USA triathlete on the importance of Family and Friendship
March 06, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutesTaylor Spivey studied architecture at University and ‘never in a million years’ thought she would end up becoming a professional triathlete! But after swimming through her degree and starting to dabble in triathlon, she showed she had talent beyond the pool. She won the USAT Collegiate National Championships and got onto the USA Triathlon National Team. 2019 was her best season to date, with two WTS podiums and a 4th place finish in the World Rankings. She heads into 2020 with high hopes of s...
Taylor Spivey: Family and Friendship
March 06, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBTaylor Spivey studied architecture at University and ‘never in a million years’ thought she would end up becoming a professional triathlete! But after swimming through her degree and starting to dabble in triathlon, she showed she had talent beyond the pool. She won the USAT Collegiate National Championships and got onto the USA Triathlon National Team. 2019 was her best season to date, with two WTS podiums and a 4th place finish in the World Rankings. She heads into 2020 with high ho...
Non Stanford: No regrets
February 28, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutesNon 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 ...
Survival mode: Els Visser
February 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBEls 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 ...
Els Visser: A story of survival to professional triathlete
February 21, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourEls 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 h...
The power of self belief: Ben Hoffman
February 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBLike what you heard? Connect with Ben and follow him 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 Thanks to Sports Tours International and Oryon Connect for sponsoring the show Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanz...
Ben Hoffman: The power of self-belief
February 14, 2020 04:00 - 1 hourBen Hoffman explains how he got into triathlon and how the things that are fun have changed but that he feels fortunate and grateful to able to be a professional triathlete. Like what you heard? Connect with Ben and follow him 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 Thanks to Sports Tours International and Oryon Connect for s...
Imogen Simmonds: Embrace the nerves
February 07, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutesWhen 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 Cham...
Embrace the nerves: Imogen Simmonds
February 07, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBWhen 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 Cha...
Control how you live today: Luke Grenfell-Shaw
January 31, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThis is a remarkable interview with a remarkable young man, Luke Grenfell-Shaw. Luke is a talented triathlete, cyclist and runner. He's currently cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. But Luke is also living with Stage IV cancer. In this uplifting interview, Luke talks about his diagnosis, the words of advice his Dad gave him and what he hopes to achieve through the 23,000km ride. You'll hear: *How he found out he had cancer after he had recently come 2nd in his first ultra mara...
Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Control how you live today
January 31, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutesThis is a remarkable interview with a remarkable young man, Luke Grenfell-Shaw. Luke is a talented triathlete, cyclist and runner. He's currently cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. But Luke is also living with Stage IV cancer. In this uplifting interview, Luke talks about his diagnosis, the words of advice his Dad gave him and what he hopes to achieve through the 23,000km ride. You'll hear: *How he found out he had cancer after he had recently come 2nd in his first ultra marathon *Why ...
Helen Jenkins: Balance and perspective
January 24, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutesThis is the inspirational story of a British triathlon legend, Helen Jenkins. Helen is a 2x ITU World Champion and 3x Olympian and is preparing to make her middle distance debut at Ironman 70.3 Dubai in February. But Helen hasn't raced since 2016. Over the last four years, Helen has had 2 children, but she also feared her triathlon career would be over for ever when she had intensive back surgery in 2018. I think you'll love the interview, as Helen is really relaxed, funny and brings a ...
Balance and perspective: Helen Jenkins
January 24, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThis is the inspirational story of a British triathlon legend, Helen Jenkins. Helen is a 2x ITU World Champion and 3x Olympian and is preparing to make her middle distance debut at Ironman 70.3 Dubai in February. But Helen hasn't raced since 2016. Over the last four years, Helen has had 2 children, but she also feared her triathlon career would be over for ever when she had intensive back surgery in 2018. I think you'll love the interview, as Helen is really relaxed, funny and bri...
Renee Kiley: From overweight smoker to professional triathlete
January 17, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutesThis is the remarkable story of how triathlon has completely transformed Renee Kiley's life. In 2014, the Australian came 252nd in her first ever sprint distance triathlon. “I pretty much walked the 5km” she says. In 5.5 years, Renee has gone from weighing 104kg, with alarming blood pressure readings to racing in the pro ranks. Long gone are the long, boozy Friday lunches, the 7 day working weeks in the office and the daily packet of cigarettes! We go pretty deep in the interview, but Renee ...
Stick or twist: Renee Kiley
January 17, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis is the remarkable story of how triathlon has completely transformed Renee Kiley's life. In 2014, the Australian came 252nd in her first ever sprint distance triathlon. “I pretty much walked the 5km” she says. In 5.5 years, Renee has gone from weighing 104kg, with alarming blood pressure readings to racing in the pro ranks. Long gone are the long, boozy Friday lunches, the 7 day working weeks in the office and the daily packet of cigarettes! We go pretty deep in the interview, but R...
Surround yourself with positivity: Jake Birtwhistle:
January 10, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBBack in 2010, Jake Birtwhistle earmarked the Tokyo Olympics as his year. The Australian was 15 years old at the time and hadn’t yet fully committed to triathlon. A decade on and the now 25-year-old heads into the Olympic year as one of the World’s best triathletes. He counts the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis amongst his training partners and in 2019 he picked up his first victory on the WTS circuit, with a win in Leeds. You wouldn’t want Jake chasing you down off the bike in Tokyo - ...
Jake Birtwhistle: Surround yourself with positivity
January 10, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutesBack in 2010, Jake Birtwhistle earmarked the Tokyo Olympics as his year. The Australian was 15 years old at the time and hadn’t yet fully committed to triathlon. A decade on and the now 25-year-old heads into the Olympic year as one of the World’s best triathletes. He counts the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis amongst his training partners and in 2019 he picked up his first victory on the WTS circuit, with a win in Leeds. You wouldn’t want Jake chasing you down off the bike in Tokyo - th...
Find what works for you: Pete Jacobs
January 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 56 MB2012 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 ...
Pete Jacobs: Find what works for you
January 03, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour2012 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 dea...
Jo Moseley and Helen Davis: Be inspired and mentally prepared
December 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourThis a bumper episode featuring interviews with the first woman to SUP coast to coast across England, Jo Moseley and leading Sports Psychologist Helen Davis to give you the inspiration and tools you need to take on a challenge and succeed. . Jo discovered a love for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) after turning 50 and in 2019, at the age of 54, she became the first woman to paddleboard from the West to the East coast of England. Not only that, but she also picked up litter along the way to hi...
Be inspired and mentally prepared in 2020: Jo Moseley and Helen Davis
December 27, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBThis a bumper episode featuring interviews with the first woman to SUP coast to coast across England, Jo Moseley and leading Sports Psychologist Helen Davis to give you the inspiration and tools you need to take on a challenge and succeed in 2020. Jo discovered a love for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) after turning 50 and in 2019, at the age of 54, she became the first woman to paddleboard from the West to the East coast of England. Not only that, but she also picked up litter along the ...
Breaking records: Kristian Blummenfelt
December 20, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBKristian 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...
Kristian Blummenfelt: Breaking triathlon records
December 20, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutesKristian 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 als...
Laura Philipp: Overcoming mental barriers in Ironman
December 11, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutesThis week 's guest is Germany’s Laura Philipp who finished 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and has shot up the ranks since doing her first triathlon just a few years ago. I really loved interviewing Laura, she is very funny indeed, has a great sense of humour and get this, she EATS CAKE EVERY DAY! You'll hear briefly from Kristian Blummenfelt too who has a message for young Harry Smallbone, the winner of his signed Super League Triathlon trophy, which helped to raise ...
Overcoming mental barriers: Laura Philipp
December 11, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBThis week 's guest is Germany’s Laura Philipp who finished 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and has shot up the ranks since doing her first triathlon just a few years ago. I really loved interviewing Laura, she is very funny indeed, has a great sense of humour and get this, she EATS CAKE EVERY DAY! You'll hear briefly from Kristian Blummenfelt too who has a message for young Harry Smallbone, the winner of his signed Super League Triathlon trophy, which helped to rai...
A day in the life with British Triathlon in Loughborough
December 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hourThis 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 Triat...
Elite secrets: Behind the scenes with British Triathlon
December 05, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis 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 Tr...
Ruth Astle: Setting and adjusting triathlon goals
November 29, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutesSo often when you think everything is going well in life, something comes up that puts a spanner in the works. Perhaps you get injured training for a big race, something happens to a close friend, or work suddenly becomes mega stressful. But do you adjust your goals as a consequence? This week we hear from someone who has become an expert at setting and adjusting goals and managing expectations. Over the last few years, Ruth Astle has juggled a really busy job in the City alongside trainin...
Setting and adjusting goals-Ruth Astle
November 29, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSo often when you think everything is going well in life, something comes up that puts a spanner in the works. Perhaps you get injured training for a big race, something happens to a close friend, or work suddenly becomes mega stressful. But do you adjust your goals as a consequence? This week we hear from someone who has become an expert at setting and adjusting goals and managing expectations. Over the last few years, Ruth Astle has juggled a really busy job in the City alongside trai...
Sarah Crowley: Learning to switch off
November 22, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutesAfter years of working in the corporate world, Australian triathlete Sarah Crowley has really had to learn the art of relaxation and letting things go, in order to excel as a professional triathlete. It has paid off. She finished 3rd at the Ironman 2019 World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, for the second time in recent years. In this interview, Sarah talks in detail about her race in Kona his year, including the fascinating battle she had with Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay in the cl...
Learning to switch off: Sarah Crowley
November 22, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAfter years of working in the corporate world, Australian triathlete Sarah Crowley has really had to learn the art of relaxation and letting things go, in order to excel as a professional triathlete. It has paid off. She finished 3rd at the Ironman 2019 World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, for the second time in recent years. In this interview, Sarah talks in detail about her race in Kona his year, including the fascinating battle she had with Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay in the...
Inside Tri Show - The Intro
November 20, 2019 01:00 - 4 minutesAn introduction to The Inside Tri Show with Helen Murray, the podcast that keeps you entertained while you train and brings you the best interviews from the triathlon world and beyond. Make sure you subscribe to The Inside Tri Show, so you never miss an episode. To show your support, Connect with Helen on Twitter and Instagram, tell a friend about the show, share it and if you're feeling really kind, you can even buy Helen a coffee. Find out more about Helen. This podcast uses the following t...