The Triathlon Brick Session

Former Olympic triathlete and now awesome magician Stuart Hayes joins Mark as guest co-host. Stuart talks about the Brownlee brothers special relationship and the time he nearly got into a fight with them both after a race. The guys also answer a listeners question about the contentious subject of personal crowdfunding for AG racing. I think you’ll be surprised with Marks answer, plus some of the biggest mistakes made in a race. Enjoy!

In this show Mark and Brian Fogarty answer a few listeners questions about the new Ironman Bolton bike route and running with power. Brian was kind enough to go out and do a full recce of the new course, hear his thoughts about the new route. Enjoy!

Something a little different for you all today. I managed to catch up with Emma and Michelle in Mallorca this week, so we had a bit of fun during our very relaxed chat. Hilarious quiz at the end of the show, please play at home. Enjoy. #podcastgold

How do you cope with getting your leg blown off and experiencing things no person should ever experience? Well, you surround yourself with good people, don't dwell on the past and crack on. Steven Crowley (Para Triathlete) never sat back, always looked forward and is now one of the best UK para Triathletes we have. Enoy!

A great 60 minute chat with the Welsh 'pocket rocket' and former World under 23/senior World Champion - Non Stanford. An eclectic mix of subjects as always being discussed in this interview, ranging from suntans to top trumps. Enjoy!

Mark likes to keep things fresh, this show is a little different but still just as good as always. Triathlon Royalty Jane Hanson (AG Kona World Champion) joins Mark and helps him answer listeners questions and shoot the sh*t. Enjoy

Mark has some new ideas for the show, he also gives out some candid advice you may, or maynot not wish to hear. Also in the show is a race review from Nick Wilson about his experience at the Dubai 70.3. Finally Mark chats to XTRI boss Stuart Mcinnes about why people are choosing to go back to 'grass roots' triathlon. You can check out these extreme triathlons here http://xtriworldtour.com/

Have you always wondered what's the best wheel choice to use in certain environments and courses? What's the right tyre pressure, tyre width, are disc brake better, etc, etc, etc. Well the panic is over, in this show Mark asks these questions and many more to Mr Dov Tate a wheel designer who happens to know his stuff. Enjoy!

There can't be many extreme triathletes who start the day at 03.30 am? Reporter, BBC presenter, Author (Dare to Tri), wife and Mum, Louise Minchin has a pretty busy schedule. In this show Mark catches up with Louise to discuss her passion for triathlon, specifically her decision to go and compete in the extreme triathlon the Patagonman. The discussion isn't all about triathlon though, Mark and Louise quickly discuss the positive changes she has experienced working as a BBC reporter, and how this new attitude is allowing young women to pursue different careers. A fun and candid chat as always from the brick session - Enjoy!

We have triathlon royalty as guest interviewers with Mr Duncan Shea-Simonds and Mrs Claire Shea-Simonds who chat to Mark and Caroline Livesey about their South American adventures (IM Argentina and Patagonman). Lots of fun in this show, banter and a special competition.

What a year this AG athlete as had. Mark catches up with freespeed team member and World AG Ironman Champion Ruth Purbrook. A very relaxed and funny interview that you're gonna enjoy a lot.

Mark is back! In this show he chats to Triathlon duo Tom and Lauren Vickery. Lot of banter as you'd expect from Mark and Tom, but also a great insight into what Lauren does on a day to day basis working as a physio for injured soldiers. Enjoy

Continuing the theme from the previous show Mark chats to Heart Surgeon Dr Larry Creswell. They discuss why it's so important to have a healthy heart when pursuing arduous sporting events, including triathlon. Enjoy......

In this show Mark chats to Dr David Triska (GP) to answer a listeners question regarding general health and how to identify any undiagnosed health issues that may damage your general health and well being, specifically cardiac and respiratory problems. Dr Triska shares is knowledge with Mark to ensure you're all racing fit and healthy - enjoy!

The main theme of this show is why it's important to take some serious down time after a long race season. The team also discuss Kona, the Mallorca Long Course Weekend and Super League. Lots of laughs in this episode; Mark even has a great triathlon excuse for you to enjoy!

Mark chats with Pro Triathlete Matt Russell who was 6th overall at the Ironman World Championships in Kona 2018. Matt nearly died last year in Kona when a vehicle pulled out in front of him during the race. The injuries to his neck and throat were life threatening; it was a miracle he survived. Against all the odds Matt came back to race Kona 12 months later with a phenomenal 6th place performance. Listen to Matt describe his journey and why he thinks a higher power has a different destiny for him.

Mark quickly caught up with Joe Skipper in this episode. Find out what it takes to be top 10 at the 2018 Kona World Championships. A brilliant insight on how to race with maturity and patience, a cracking chat. Well done again Joe. Enjoy!

Mark managed to catch up with triathlon royalty for this next episode. Chris McCormack, or Macca as he is affectionately known is a former ITU world class triathlete (top 10 ranking), an Olympian, and of course a 2 x World Ironman Champion at Kona, we could go on! Macca is not a man who suffers fools gladly and he's a guy who was, and still is, happy to have an opinion. Macca's genuine energy for the sport of triathlon is like no other; this is why he's created the most energetic and watchable triathlon format outthere - Super league. Listen to Macca chat candidly about Kona 2018, but more importantly his brain child - Super league. Enjoy........

Mark catches up with Kristian Blummenfelt: this Norwegian athlete only know one way to race BLOODY HARD. Go hard or go home is Kristian's motto, find out what motivates this guy and find out what his intentions are for the Tokyo Olympics. This guy is a machine and certainly makes triathlon worth watching. He's also pretty good at that Super league as well.

It's nearly Kona time, Andy, Rich and Mark chat about the up and coming World Championships in Kona. In addition to their predictions they also add their personal experiences racing on the Big Island. James has a race round up for you to enjoy. Andy tests Mark's and Rich's Kona knowledge in the quiz - it's a close affair!