The Triathlon Brick Session

Mark catches up with brand new Mum and former Olympian (Bronze medal) Vicky Holland. If like Mark you want to know if Vicky will be back on the racing scene soon, or will she consider concentrating on more TV and commentary work? You'll find out.Enjoy

Mark and Tim decided to watch all the PTO European action from the beautiful island of Ibiza. In this show they discuss some of the key elemnts and observations from the weekends racing and coverage. Link to Orca competition https://www.orca.com/en-gb/experience/xhale/be-part-of-orca

Mark catches up with Sam Renouf the CEO of the PTO. After two years does Sam think the PTO is heading in the right direction and does he think the PTO has a viable business plan to make middle distance/PTO Open triathlon watchable and profiatable?

More triathlon/cycling inovation with BODY ROCKET. Mark chats with Eric DeGolier (CEO and founder) a design engineer who has worked with with industry leaders Trek Bicycles, PowerTap, and CycleOps. about the idea for Body Rocket. This is a fasinating insight to technical information that is currently only available to elite cyclist/triathletes.https://www.bodyrocket.cc/about-ushttps://www.youtube.com/@bodyrocket6844

Mark catches up with former elite triathlete Gordon Byrn. Gordon now coahes and is also the author of going long. In today's show Mark and Gordon discuss how to train at 50yrs old and above. Some of Gordon's athletic achievments:Winner - ÖtillÖ SwimRun World Champs in SwedenWinner - Ultraman World Champs in HawaiiWinner - World's Toughest Triathlon (70.3 Distance, Auburn, CA)Personal Best Ironman Distance - 8:29 including a 2:46 runAuthor - Going Long with Joe Friel - over 50,000 copies soldPersonal Landing Page: https://1000daypacing.comSocial:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feelthebyrnTwitter: https://twitter.com/feelthebyrn1Substack Publications:Endurance Essentials: Writing on health and high performance: https://feelthebyrn.substack.comTrue Wealth: Lessons from 30+ years working with wealthy families: https://truewealth.substack.com

Mark catches up with Eoin Everard who isn't too shabby at running. He's also a chartered physiotherapist and Certified Athletic Therapist who specialises with low back, hip and knee pain. He has two clinics, one in Kilkenny and one in Limerick. The Limerick Clinic is situated in Castletroy and predominately helps patients try to prevent low back, hip or knee surgery.He has lectured with Setanta College, Limerick Institute of Technology and has provided lectures and advice on functional screening and health for Athletics Ireland, Saracens Rugby, the Limerick Leader and the Kilkenny People.He has previously done work experience in Montreal Canada as part of his undergraduate training and has worked with top GAA teams and Olympians in the past. He is an avid runner and is the first Kilkenny man to break the 4 minute mile. Did I mention he also has a PhD in biomechanics. Enjoy..

Mark was lucky enough to catch up with Ed Clancy OBE this week. Ed is a multiple Olympic Gold medalist, world record holder, and more importantly he's from YORKSHIRE. Enjoy...

I catch up with Tim Heming to discuss Race Ranger, the new PTO scoring system, Andrew Messick's car crash interview and his behaviour on it. Plus much, much more - I might have a few rants along the way. I

Mark catches up with Eloise du Luart who is transitioning from top AG athlete to the PRO female field. Eloise qualifide for the 70.3 World Champs last year, but admits she made a few mistakes along the way. She has a new coach and a new level of experience for 2023, how will she do this year?

Mark catches up with James Elvery who is the main man behind the Race Ranger anti drafting technology. James and his team managed to test the equipment out recently in a Pro triathlon event in NZ. Mark finds out how it all went. Mark also has an interesting conversation with nutrition expert Jeff Rothschild specifically about fasting? Is it a good thing and should endurance athletes be fasting at all?

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to discus a few things, but the subject that is on most athletes minds is the announcement that the Ironman World Championships will be moving. Mark has his own opinions with this, and has a bit of a rant.... Other discussions include: Patagonman Under 23 WTC results - up and coming athletes Cross country at this time of year. And a few other bits and bobs. Enjoy!

Mark picks the brains of Paul Kirwin (Physio/Assistant Professor Trinity College Dublin/Head Physio Bohemian FC) who shares his years of experience and knowledge about everything to do with the achilles. Enjoy!

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.