The Triathlon Brick Session

This time Heather leads the interview (old friends) with Challenge Daytona Champion Paula Findlay. Mark is still around, if only to do the Yorkshire quiz. Enjoy!

Mark catches up with Fenella after her awesome result at Challenge Daytona 7th position. Last time Mark was with Fenella was at the Challenge Mallorca race last year in which Fenella crashed on the bike and broke her collarbone.Every Step film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqRW9KidmGs&t=198s

Mark catches up with George Goodwin and Tom Davis to discuss their results at the Challenge Daytona triathlon in Florida. Enjoy!

Heather is back on the show to help Mark unpack and review the Challenge Daytona race.

Mark chats to one of the very best American ITU triathletes - Morgan Pearson. Morgan will be racing in Daytona in a few weeks, will his awesome running (1.02 Half Marathon) get him on the podium?

Mark chats to two 'real' sports journalists Tim Hemming and Brad Culp about the current triathletes selected for the Olympics 2021. And what to expect at the Challenge Daytona race which will be featuring some of the very best short and long course athletes in the world of triathlon. https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/checkout?ru=undefined

A great show with young pro Sam Long, an athlete who decided to do an Ironman as part of his re-hab at just 18yrs of age. The rest they say is history. Does Mark get a little bit of smack talk from Sam? And does Sam know his movie and music from 1995, the year he was born? As always no adverts, sponsor bullshit, just a good chat about triathlon. Enjoy! You can check out Sam's youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGZGcO5LvIH4u9g_2ZsHGQ/videos?view_as=subscriber

Mark chats to adventures Alex Staniforth and Richard Anderson about how they're creating their own personal challenges. Mark also has a few rants, gives out some training advice for athletes who want to go sub 9 for an IM event (not Barcelona). The show also has some long awaited race reports.

George Goodwin and Jack Willis chat about their race (2 second difference) at Helvellyn. Xtri Experience https://www.xtri-xperience.com/

Some very useful and interesting conversations about how helmet tech is improving with MIPS expert Peter Halldin (chief technical director). Also some predictions and thoughts about the Hellvelyn triathlon race at the weekend. And some product reviews with Mark. Folksam - Bicycle Helmet test 2020https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5d0a03b295f37b00018da721/t/5ed69dd223ccb508fbc5c34f/1591123417043/Bicycle+Helmets+2020+Report+FINAL+MAY+2020.pdf Virginia Tech Bicycle Helmet test https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle-helmet-ratings.html Cyclisthttps://www.cyclist.co.uk/buying-guides/1774/buyers-guide-best-budget-cycling-helmets Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute (USA)Xtri Xperience: https://www.xtri-xperience.com/ Nina - We will walk 500 Miles:https://www.teapot-trust.org/fundraisers/we-will-walk-500-miles

Charles Adimo from the PTO and Rob Wilkins (Hellvelyn event organiser) join me to discuss the PTO's involvement and support in the Hellvelyn triathlon. Some MASSIVE names racing - at last!

Mark chats to Carla Molinaro about her World Record run from Lands End to John O' groats. Mark adds an additional insight into this awesome record as he was part of the support crew for Carla. What Carla has achieved is truly unbelievable! Enjoy.......Xtri experience more details here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/

A long show, but a good one. Mark fly's solo today and answers a few listener questions (warning a few rants) as well as a really insightful chat about coaching experience and competency with Kerry McGawley Applied Sports Scientist with @vintersportcent. Associate Professor and multiple AG triathlon champion. Enjoy1

Heather and Mark our back together putting the triathlon world to rights! In this show they answer a number of listeners questions, plus a quiz question and a whole lot more. Enjoy.

Mark finally catches up with PTO CEO Mr Sam Renouf to discuss further PTO developments, specifically the new allocated prize money for Challenge Daytona, higher production value and media involvement. It can only be a good thing.

Mark chats to two of the best 70.3 UK athletes - Elliot Smales and George Goodwin. This episode was unscripted, just two committed athletes chatting about the sport they love. Enoy!

Heather re-tells a story of being hunted down, but it may not what you're expecting. You're gonna love this story - Mark pissed himself. Mark tries his best to match this anecdote, but you can decide. Warming this is adult humour.

Mark chats to Phil Burt who is world renowned cycling health and performance innovator. An experienced physiotherapist and bike fitter, Burt has spent 12 years as the Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling, as well as 5 years as Consultant Physiotherapist at Team Sky.Enjoy Link to website https://www.philburtinnovation.co.uk/about-phil-burt/Link to chasing life film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx3YKj0OFOo&t=23s

There are so many events being cancelled at the moment with the current pandemic. Mark gets Ian Hamilton (OSB) and Graeme Hindes 113 Cotswolds event CEO's on the show to discuss the issues they face and the difficult decisions they've had to make. No matter what you can't please everybody.......

Something a little different but no less insprising. After stumbling across some youtube videos of Nouria Newman (Former world extreme white water champion) Mark decided to get her on the show to discus why anyone would paddle such dangerous rivers.. Before listening to the show Mark suggests you watch the 2 videos below. Enjoy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-57WlDdJGv8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_O2_M1E7e4&t=583s