The Triathlon Brick Session

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.

Olympic Silver medalist (Triathlon mixed relay) Morgan Pearson joins Mark and guest host Nathan Ford. The guys discuss Morgan's recent 61.40 half Marathon. Also his disappointing individual Olympic result and how he came good to grab a Silver just a few days later in the mixed relay.

This is one of those conversations that just runs and runs. Sharron Davies has done a lot of things in her time, an Olympic/World Class Swimmer (multiple medals), TV presenter, Sports pundit and a Gladiator to boot. Enjoy Sharron putting the world to rights Sharron Davies new fitness app and websitehttps://www.sharrondavies.com/about/

Event organiser Marcus Cram and his Dad Steve Cram ( you might have heard of him) have set up a brand new middle and long course triathlon for 2022 in the North East of England. Mark discusses why a new race for this region is a good idea.

It was a normal race day at the British Triathlon Championships in Aberfeldy Scotland for Nathan Ford ( Top AG Triathlete). However, Nathan's world was about to change forever after coming off his bike during the race. Listen to Nathans story...Follow Nathan on Insta nathanfordtriathlonIf you'd like to donate - https://gofund.me/0df2454c

It's always an interesting chat with Tim Hemming and Thorsten Radde. Lots of discussion points today, PTO Open series, points table, the best in the world, transgender and why was Cozumel so bloody fast this year? Enjoyhttps://www.trirating.com/

Mark chats to Katherine Deves, a professional Lawyer and the Co - founder of Save Women's Sport.Katherine is a voice of reason in a world of growing absurdity regarding transgender inclusion in Women's sport. After the latest IOC ruling this absurdity has hit a new level. Listen to Mark and Katherine discuss the elephant in the room that no one dares to speak about. Enjoy!

It's here, finally we may have the technology to remove the scourge that is drafting. James Elvery is the co-founder of race ranger the new tech that could change the sport of triathlon for the better. Also a few rants from Mark.