The Triathlon Brick Session

Today Mark chats to Ben Hoffman and Caroline Livesey who both won the PATAGONMAN XTRI. This race is fast becoming one of the most popular extreme triathlons on the circuit, and for good reason. It has it all, a ferry jump into cold water, a bike route that has three distinct characteristics over the 180kms, plus 2500m of climbing. However, it is the run (44km) that steals the show with massive skys, huge mountains and lake views, and all off road. Let's not mention the wind!

Tom Bishop has been on the triathlon short course circuit for many years with some notable results (too many to list).I caught up with Tom at the Challenge Mallorca race a few weeks ago and press ganged him into coming on the show. He talks tattoos, training in Yorkshire during the winter, how he now feels ready for the longer distances and what he's learnt so far. Enjoy!

At just 23 yrs old Jasmine Harrison has already rowed the Atlantic ocean (SOLO) and then she decides to swim from Lands end to John O groats (LEJOG). Quite an exceptional young lady who will inspire you. You'll enjoy this chat for sure.

Tim gives Mark an inside look from the big Island and two day racing format from Kona. Lot's covered in this episode. Enjoy!

A packed 3 hour show with Tim Heming and Dan Dixon who is currently smashing it up in the super league series. An athlete who we will be seeing much more of and maybe in Paris? We discuss - wetsuitgate, PTO longevity, Kona volunteers and much much more. Mark has a little fun with Dan by bringing backing his 'born on this day' quiz. Make sure to play at home. Norseman film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkNwGJpfTD8

Mark catches up with PTO ranked top 10 in the World - Emma Pallant Brown. We discuss her chances at the World 70.3 Champs, and who will be there and who will decide to focus on Kona instead. Emma also gives her thoughts on how she felt with not being selected for the PTO Collins Cup after clearly showing she was ranked above other athletes. We also have two race reports from the Alpe d'huez triathlon and Wales Ironman from Ian Wright and Gaz Hughes. Enjoy!

Today's episode has one race report from Nick Esser (Aqua bike at Samorin) and a Canadian listener (Christian Lee) giving their feedback and viewing experience regarding the Collins cup. They both bring up some very good points about the PTO's coverage and race experience. Mark's guest is Triathlon Royalty Dr Lucy Gossage. Mark ad Lucy put the world to rights, discussing the NHS, the PTO, lifestyle choices, mini adventures, and why she chose to go part-time as an oncology Doctor post covid. This is a good one - enjoy!Lucy details and linkswww.lucygossage.comwww.5kyourway.orgwww.movecharity.orghttps://themoveagainstcancerpodcast.transistor.fm/5 (this is the episode I talked about)

Mark and Caroline have a quick update from this week's racing including Ali Brownlee's record time at IM Kalmar. Mark chats with Sam Dickinson about his Commonwealth racing, but specifically about team orders and how that influences his racing at championship races.

After some wait Mark chats to his wife Caroline who raced the Norseman in some of the worst weather conditions to date. The conversation highlights some of the logistical and support crew commitments needed to have a successful race. Mark then catches up with Tim Heming again, they discuss the PTO/Colins cup, Emma Pallant not being selected for Team Europe, and much, much more. Enjoy!Help fund education for two children in Nepalhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepal

In today's show Mark describes his race experience at the ROC England triathlon, a race that includes 2 bike sections and a run up the highest mountain in England. We also have two excellent race reports from Kerry and Richard (Outlaw and Eastbourne middle distance). Mark chats with professional BMC triathlete Chelsea Sodaro who posted one of the fastest IM debut times to date at IM Hamburg a few weeks ago. Enjoy!

Mark chats with the Celtman Champions Ross Creber & Eilidh Prise. Mark also raced the Celman so you'll get to hear his personal account along with the 2022 Champions. This year was especially brutal due to very high winds and rain, but the race still went ahead using the lower run route.

Tim discusses his time on the ground at the sub7/8 attempt in Germany. Mark also catches up with Daniel Plews in todays interview. A great discussion about all things triathlon, including what it takes to win Kona and why he thinks amateur triathletes do so well in the professional game once they've stepped up.

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to discuss all the race results and of course the World Champs in St George. Also a bonus interview with Gerrard Greene who is a pelvic health specialist. Gerrard discusses in detail some of the lesser know injuries some male cyclists and triathletes may be experiencing.Xtri experience camp link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/Go fund me Nepal school children link here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepalDaniel Plus link here https://www.endureiq.com/blog/carbohydrate-nutrition-an-update-on-hydrogels-in-race-carbohydrate-dosing

Caroline takes the role of interviewer today. She chats to Dr Kirsten (previous guest on the show) specifically about why we should avoid trying to lose weight during big training blocks and running up to a big race.

Mark catches up with Brad Culp to discuss the World Champs. Mark also explains why he pulled out of the Himalayan Xtri event. He also goes on a bit of a rant about the PTO using Bret Sutton for a media post via insta.

A race report from IM SouthAfrica and an interview with Isla Easto who is looking at chasing her dream to become a Pro cyclist. Not only that, she is also a charity fund raiser riding coast to coast in Scotland. A good old fashioned feel good podcast.

Mark and Tim catch up with some of the latest triathlon news, races, and some St George predictions in May. Mark also chats to James Barber from the Altitude Centre to discuss in detail the benefits of using altitude training devices to improve your performance. Altitude Centre details here https://www.altitudecentre.com/rentals/sleep-systems/

Mike Trees has been in and around triathlon for over 35yrs now and he's still at it. Mike has a massive Instagram (run.nrg) following, this is due in part to his vast experience in endurance sports and racing. Mike provides a multitude of tips and training methods to help all his followers (223.000). Not only that after a few years of trying Mike is off the Kona to try and win his AG on the big Island.

Alex Hutchinson is well known science journalist, but he can also run a bit! Mark chats with Alex about periodisation training and wether or not this is the gold standard for endurance athletes to use. Alex discusses the pro and cons to this specific training model and the other models we could use. Link to Outsider article here - https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/polarized-training-debate/Alex is also the author of the book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - link here https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/006249998X/Mumbles Centurion link here https://www.mumblescenturion.comXtri Experience link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/Become a patron of the show here https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/signup?ru=undefined

A great show today catching up on the latest news with Tim Hemming. Then Nathan and Mark chat to Elite and AG coach Elliot Bassett about some of the best training methods. No hack, short cuts or buying performances - just sound coaching and training principles.