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It was such an honour to interview British fell runner Nicky Spinks for this episode. Nicky is a 53-year old wife, British farmer and she loves a good curry. Sounds pretty normal, doesn’t it? So let’s try that sentence again. Nicky is a 53-year old record breaking British ultra-distance runner who is the overall record holder for the Double Bob Graham round, became the first person EVER to complete doubles of the Paddy Buckley and Charlie Ramsey round too… That was AFTER being diagnosed with Breast cancer at the age of 39. You'll hear: *A long interview with Nicky about her background in running and farming, why office life wasn’t for her, why she is chomping at the bit to return to the Barkley Marathons, how she forms her support team, how she survives on ten minutes sleep over three days, how she vowed never to do another race after her first ever 10km, her love of spicy curry, how she got into skydiving, the impact cancer has had on her life and outlook and why she almost ditched the double Bob Graham round attempt before she had even left the car park. *An update from British triathlete David McNamee, who is on lock down in Girona. He talks about the impact the restrictions are having on him, why he’s following the rules to a T, why Magnums are the new croissants...And trying to run on his 7m balcony. Like the show? If you liked this episode, then please share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Find out more about Nicky Spinks, her record breaking rounds and the Barley Marathons Nicky Spinks website: http://www.runbg.co.uk/ Nicky Spinks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyspinks/?hl=en Find out more about the Bob Graham Round, and the 3 big “Rounds’ in the UK Last Woman Standing: A film about Nicky taking part in the 2019 Barkley Marathons Run Forever: The film of Nicky and the Double Bob Graham Round. Barkley Marathons movie – The Race that eats its young: https://barkleymovie.com/ Tour de Geants – Nicky mentions this at the end of her interview The swimming band workouts Dave Scott’s band workout Gerry Rodriguez band workout Show Sponsors Huge thanks Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. They have got some new blog content up, including a post about staying positive. And if you need some ideas for indoor workouts, then check out their blogs on squats, press-ups and burpess. Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips, book on to a bucket list race and make the most of their fantastic range of trips and services. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My aim is to pop a smile on your face this week, as well as help you through being stuck inside during the Coronavirus. You'll hear: *An update from David McNamee, who is on lock down in Girona. He gives a fascinating insight into his training, his day to day life, the harsh reality of what's going on around him. Plus the latest on his croissant intake, his Catalan learning and his chamois cream supplies. *An interview with Michelle Vesterby. The Dane came 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2015 and last year, she raced at Ironman Copenhagen just 3 months after giving birth to her son. If you’ve ever seen interviews with Michelle, or watched her race in person, you’ll know she often has a grin on her face too. She lives by the motto “Keep Smiling,“ which we talk about a lot. Part of it goes back to her older brother, who sadly died at the age of 26, but she says he always used to smile and be happy. So we talk about mindset, positivity and trying not to worry. *The most incredible piece of writing in audio form, which might ease your worries and some of your anxieties at the moment if you can't get outdoors. It's called "Inside, a guide" and it was from a blog by Josie George. I asked Adrian Hobart to narrate it. Like the show? If you liked this episode, I’d love you to share this with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram, subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show sponsors Sports Tours International Huge thanks to SportsTours International or SportsTravel International, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. They have got some new blog content up, including a post about staying positive. And if you need some ideas for indoor workouts, then head over to the blog at sportstoursinternatonal.co.uk Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips, book on to a bucket list race and make the most of their fantastic range of trips and services. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you're injured or struggling with pain, they'll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concerns, before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It's affordable and efficent, so its a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33Fuel . I’ve been using their award winning Daily Greens recently, to try to stay as healthy as possible recently. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the space of a few days the way we live our lives has totally changed. Our short term future suddenly feels very much up in the air and there's huge long-term uncertainty too. For many, worrying about races and triathlon goals has become almost irrelevant. Your health and that of those around you or figuring out how you might pay the mortgage in a couple of month's time becomes far more significant than whether you'll get the sh*ts during an Ironman. But for some, triathlon is their livelihood. It's how they make a living, indeed how they pay their mortgage. For others, endurance sport is their key to staying sane. Training is their socialising. Their local triathlon club is their family. Goals give focus and purpose to their day to day life. But suddenly, when all of that is taken away, life becomes very very different. In this episode you'll hear: *Sports Psychologist Evie Serventi who has some great advice on trying to get your head around recent events, staying calm, finding new opportunities and learning to enjoy the process of training again *2x Kona Podium finisher, David McNamee joins us from his base in Girona, Spain, where he is locked down in his apartment for at least 14 days. If you can get on your bike outside, please send him your photos to motivate him and p*ss him off!!! *For up and coming professional Tom Davis, no racing means less income. He's having to consider whether he will he have to move back in with his parents. *And Race organiser and coach Dermott Hayes from Be endurance gives us the view from a small race organiser and full time coach. With camps, training and races cancelled, he's concerned about the next few months and also explains why refunds aren't always possible for small race organisers and why they are going virtual with their cancelled "Storm the Castle" duathlon. Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing ride. He is looking for people to join him on his ride, so get in touch with him! Show Sponsors Huge thank Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, for their on-going support, despite the challenging times at the moment. Hopefully when we can move around, travel and race again, you'll consider looking at their fantastic trips. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

British triathlete Hannah Moore had a routine procedure for an ingrowing toenail when she was 15, but it triggered a rare, condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) that made her life a misery for four years. She couldn’t walk, was in pain on a daily basis and eventually chose and paid to have her leg amputated. Hannah is now part of the GB Paratriathlon team and even though she only did her first ever triathlon in 2017, she’s since become 2x World Champion and has high hopes of competing at a Paralympics one day. You’ll hear: *The pain she had to live with on a daily basis after having treatment for ingrowing toenail *Why Hannah chose to have her leg amputated *How her life has changed for the better, since becoming an amputee *The emotion of learning to walk again and being able to lie under a duvet pain free *How she had planned to become a top chef before getting into triathlon Like what you heard? Find out more about Hannah Moore and follow her on instagram . Norseman winner Lucy Gossage is on the show to talk about the unique opportunity to get a coveted Norseman slot for 2020!! Find out more about this incredible chance to get your hands on one of the slots and be a part of Team Zalaris here. Don’t faff about - the closing date is March 19 2020. You’ll hear the latest from David’s Diary, as we follow Sky Sports News presenter David Garrido’s progress in triathlon. Follow David on Instagram and Twitter. Like the show? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors Why not join show sponsors Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4* hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Spivey studied architecture at University and ‘never in a million years’ thought she would end up becoming a professional triathlete! But after swimming through her degree and starting to dabble in triathlon, she showed she had talent beyond the pool. She won the USAT Collegiate National Championships and got onto the USA Triathlon National Team. 2019 was her best season to date, with two WTS podiums and a 4th place finish in the World Rankings. She heads into 2020 with high hopes of securing a spot on Team USA for Tokyo 2020. You’ll hear: *How she managed to combine swimming with architecture studies at University, with copious 4am starts *About her mum teaching her how to swim and how she still makes pointers about her technique! *The devastation of missing out on Olympics selection the first time, by 7s at the Tokyo test event *Her “cardio brain” struggles when she is completely knackered *How she and Vince Luis first got together, how they make the long distance work and why she can’t wait to explore Girona on a gravel bike Like what you heard? Find out more about Taylor Spivey and follow her on instagram . If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors: Why not join show sponsors Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4* hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. Listener discounts This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Non Stanford has been involved in and surrounded by sport for her entire life. She was destined for big things on the track and was 3x Welsh Schools 1500m champion, before being mentored by Dame Kelly Holmes. But injuries took their toll and Non made a successful transition into triathlon. She moved to Leeds and in 2012, she was crowned U23 World Champion. Just a year later, she became ITU World Champion. But Non has had her fair share of ups and downs since. 2014 was wiped out by injury, in 2016, she finished 4th behind GB teammate Vicky Holland at the Rio Olympics. At the end of 2018 Non left the Leeds set up to join Joel Filliol’s squad. She won WTS Hamburg in 2019, before having knee surgery at the end of the year which put her hopes of a second Olympics in doubt. You’ll hear: *Non open up about the disappointed after the Rio Olympics and ‘not dealing with it’ at the time *How she considered jacking it all in *The key thing she has learnt from Joel Filliol “You don’t need to push really hard in training to race well” *The downside of pressure and being a perfectionist *Her love for Geraint Thomas (as well as fiancee Aaron Royle, obvs), Taylor Swift doc and her Grandma’s welsh cakes Like what you heard? Find out more about Non Stanford and follow her on instagram . If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors Sports Tours International Why not join show sponsors Sports Tours International or Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland, on their IM 70.3 Mallorca race tour, with the superb race force services. From £495/pp INCLUDING: 3 or 4 nights at Eix Alucdia 4* hotel in pool view rooms, Breakfasts and evening meals in line with event timings, all hotel taxes, return airport transfers in the selected transfer times, training sessions on the course, exclusive use of mechanics all week AND MORE! Contact Sports Tours International or Sports Travel via the links above for further information and bookings. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Els Visser is a medical doctor. She’s also just got a PhD in oesophageal cancer surgery. But away from the medical world, Els Visser is also an up and coming professional triathlete from the Netherlands. Her progression has been rapid. She did her first ever triathlon in 2016, a year later she won the age group race at Ironman Switzerland and then turned pro and in 2019 she came 16th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships. But it’s Els’ story about survival that sets her apart from her compatriots. In 2014, aged just 24, Els was studying and travelling in Indonesia, when the boat she was on started to sink... You'll hear: *Els' incredible story of survival *How she swam for 8 hours to reach an island, only to find it was uninhabited *How she eventually got rescued *About her rapid progress in triathlon *If she ever now gets scared in open water Like what you heard? Find out more about Els Visser and follow her on instagram . Watch Els Visser’s Ted Talk. You can also see the BBC news report from 2014 about the incident in Indonesia. If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Beginner tips for David Garrido This week, you heard the voice of David Garrido, the Sky Sports presenter in the UK who is getting into triathlon this year. What’s the best piece of advice you can give him as a complete beginner? Let him know! Bristol to Beijing Don’t forget to sponsor the amazing Luke Grenfell-Shaw for his Bristol to Beijing ride. Show Sponsors 10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube @OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . If you’ve got a marathon coming up, then check out their marathon bundles to help get you through your training using natural ingredients. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Hoffman explains how he got into triathlon and how the things that are fun have changed but that he feels fortunate and grateful to able to be a professional triathlete. Like what you heard? Connect with Ben and follow him on instagram If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram , subscribe and leave a review in Apple. Show Sponsors Thanks to Sports Tours International and Oryon Connect for sponsoring the show Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. Oryon Connect Oryon Connect is a free introductions service, so if you’re injured or struggling with pain, they’ll connect you with top healthcare practitioners in London. The Oryon Connect team will listen to your concern before giving you options of trusted Partners - practitioners you could see. It’s affordable and efficient, so it’s a great option if you need to get diagnosed and treated quickly to recover as soon as possible. Visit their website to find out more. Follow Oryon Connect on Twitter, Facebook and @YouTube @ OryonConnect. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel . Their Ultimate Daily Greens have been been awarded Best Health Product of 2019 by Runner's World magazine. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Imogen Simmonds went off to study geology at University, she thought she’d end up working in a high-flying office job, bringing in a regular salary and doing her bit for the environment. But spending a few weeks on a triathlon training camp in Thailand gave her other ideas and she soon swapped the idea of office attire for Lycra and set out to become a professional triathlete. In 2019 she had a real breakthrough year, not only did she come second on her Ironman debut at the European Championships in Frankfurt to qualify for Kona, she surprised many by finishing 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World champs in Nice. You'll hear: *Why she thinks it's important to let her hair down every so often *Why she likes to get nervous before a race and doesn't pack out her race season *About her love for training in Thailand *Her plans to qualify for Kona in 2020 Like what you heard? Connect with Imogen and follow her on instagram If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram and leave a review in Apple. 10% OFF IRONMAN LANZAROTE PACKAGE Show sponsors Sports Tours International (Sports Travel International if you’re in Ireland) are offering listeners an exclusive 10% discount on their Ironman Lanzarote package with the discount code: INSIDE1 if you book by 29th Feb 2020. Please note Terms and conditions apply: Offer – 10% off the package price (excludes entries) booked by 29/2/20. Not combinable with any other offer, applies to new bookings only. In terms of the entry price – Sports Tours' entry fee is already £150 cheaper than booking direct with IRONMAN and they do not charge the 8% booking fee. SPONSOR LUKE ON HIS TANDEM RIDE There’s been so much incredible feedback from episode 11 with Luke Grenfell-Shaw who is cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. You can still Sponsor Luke via his fundraising page. Luke is fundraising for 5K Your Way and Trekstock, charities which help empower CanLivers through exercise, alongside the Teenage Cancer Trust and ClicSargent, which both did so much to support him throughout treatment. THINGS HELEN'S LIKED THIS WEEK Sarah Outen's film Home I am 35 and running faster than I ever thought possible - New York Times article SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a remarkable interview with a remarkable young man, Luke Grenfell-Shaw. Luke is a talented triathlete, cyclist and runner. He's currently cycling a tandem from Bristol to Beijing. But Luke is also living with Stage IV cancer. In this uplifting interview, Luke talks about his diagnosis, the words of advice his Dad gave him and what he hopes to achieve through the 23,000km ride. You'll hear: *How he found out he had cancer after he had recently come 2nd in his first ultra marathon *Why his parents took his turbo trainer into hospital for him *How he kept fit throughout his cancer treatment "because the alternative was far worse" *How he hopes to inspire people, whether living with cancer or not, to live rich and fulfilling lives Like what you heard? Find out more about Luke's Bristol to Beijing cycle and You can also follow his ride on twitter and instagram Hamilton the Musical - this is the song Luke mentioned! If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram and commenting on/sharing posts. Sponsor Luke! Sponsor Luke via his fundraising page! Luke is fundraising for 5K Your Way and Trekstock, charities which help empower CanLivers through exercise, alongside the Teenage Cancer Trust and ClicSargent, which both did so much to support him throughout treatment. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. INTERVIEW TIME LINE* (not the whole episode) 1.00 – How Bristol to Beijing ride came about – 23,000km across 24 countries on a tandem. 3.30 Talks about being diagnosed with cancer in June 2018, while he was teaching English in Siberia. Prior to his diagnosis, he was in the peak of his health, at peak fitness. 09.40 Describes what his treatment schedule has been like. 10.30 Talks about how he trained through his chemo. 12.00 Every time I went into hospital, I cycled my bike in. And I also set my turbo up. It wasn’t about the exercise, but it was about the attitude I was bringing to the situation. 15.00 Luke talks about winning a duathlon the day after finishing his radiotherapy. 20.00 The difficulty with all of this is that I feel great and I am having a fantastic adventure, and I am in remission, but it doesn’t really mean all that much. With the type of cancer I have, there are no guarantees but so far, I have done a lot better than the doctors thought I would. 20.51 The day I was diagnosed, I went for a run with my Dad and I remember chatting to him and he gave me some advice that meant a lot to me then and I have tried to take it to heart as much as possible. “We can’t control when we die, but we can control how we live today and hopefully how we live tomorrow and that’s what I try to aim to do on each and every day and that’s the most important thing. My personal ethos is not simply wait for opportunities to come along, but proactively go and create the opportunities you want to make your life as rich and fulfilling as possible. So go and create those unique opportunities for yourself, take a risk and do it. 24.30 Talks about the tragic death of his older brother John, who sadly died in an accident in 2018 and Luke explains about a phone call he got at 4am on the final day of his first cycle of chemotherapy and he found out that his brother had fallen to his death in the Lake District. 28.30 Talks about the money he is raising through the ride. “The most important thing is to change the way people live. Of course, I have no control over that, but this is what has worked for me and by having other young people and other Can Livers on the back, that is the clearest way I can think of sending a message saying “If time is short, live your life to the full, these people are doing it and you can too.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the inspirational story of a British triathlon legend, Helen Jenkins. Helen is a 2x ITU World Champion and 3x Olympian and is preparing to make her middle distance debut at Ironman 70.3 Dubai in February. But Helen hasn't raced since 2016. Over the last four years, Helen has had 2 children, but she also feared her triathlon career would be over for ever when she had intensive back surgery in 2018. I think you'll love the interview, as Helen is really relaxed, funny and brings a refreshing perspective to life as a professional triathlete. You'll hear: *Why she is excited and nervous in equal measure ahead of her first race since 2016 after such a long break *Her fears that she would never stand on a start line again *How she has come to terms with the disappointment of finishing 5th at the London Olympics, when she was one of the favourites to take the win *Why listening to your OWN body is the best piece of advice for new mums and mums-to-be. * If she'll be signing up for Ironman Wales any time soon Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Helen Jenkins via her website, on twitter and instagram HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview Helen did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the remarkable story of how triathlon has completely transformed Renee Kiley's life. In 2014, the Australian came 252nd in her first ever sprint distance triathlon. “I pretty much walked the 5km” she says. In 5.5 years, Renee has gone from weighing 104kg, with alarming blood pressure readings to racing in the pro ranks. Long gone are the long, boozy Friday lunches, the 7 day working weeks in the office and the daily packet of cigarettes! We go pretty deep in the interview, but Renee is ridiculously open and honest and she reveals she still struggles with her body image. You'll hear: *The 'lightbulb moment' that made her start to change her life around *How she ran on the treadmill and avoided the pool at busy times when she first started exercising, for fear of what others would say *The lessons she's taken from the business world into the triathlon domain and vice versa *Her struggles with body image and disordered eating Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on Twitter and Instagram and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Renee via her website, on twitter and instagram HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview Helen did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review and sharing it with a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in 2010, Jake Birtwhistle earmarked the Tokyo Olympics as his year. The Australian was 15 years old at the time and hadn’t yet fully committed to triathlon. A decade on and the now 25-year-old heads into the Olympic year as one of the World’s best triathletes. He counts the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis amongst his training partners and in 2019 he picked up his first victory on the WTS circuit, with a win in Leeds. You wouldn’t want Jake chasing you down off the bike in Tokyo - this star comes from a strong running background and was crowned Australian junior champion 11 times over middle-long distance events. You'll hear: *How he progressed naturally into triathlon from running *Why it’s so important to find the perfect training environment in order to be a successful athlete *The possibility of long distance triathlon star Cam Wurf going to the Olympics as a domestique for Australia *About his passion for photography…but not for baggage charges Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend and get involved on social media, by following Inside Tri Show on twitter and instagram and commenting on/sharing posts. Connect with Jake via his website, Instagram or twitter HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview I did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY LEAVING A REVIEW AND SHARING IT Please support the show by leaving a review, sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs is a fascinating person to both interview and listen to. Pete was originally a landscape gardener before he became a professional athlete at the age of 21. He won in Kona when he was 30, by which point he had done an incredible 30 Ironman races, including finishing 2nd in 2011 and recording the 3rd fastest marathon in the race’s history with a 2h41m05 in 2010. After 2012, he was very public about his on-going battle with fatigue, something he has dealt with since he was a teenager. He’s had loads of tests done and he has tried various different diets to reduce inflammation from foods and he is currently a strict carnivore – his diet is JUST meat. You'll hear: *Why training LESS helped him to become World Champion *If a meat only diet leaves him constipated *His advice for staying mentally strong and focussed on good run technique during the run leg of a triathlon. *His hopes to get back to the pointy end of racing. You can make your own mind up about whether you agree with what he says or not, but the message to take from it is we are all different and the training and diet that works for one person, might not be right for you and comparing yourself to others is pretty pointless. Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, if you could get involved on social media, by following @Insidetrishow on twitter and Instagram, commenting and sharing posts, that would be lovely. Connect with Pete via his website, Instagram or twitter HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the recent interview I did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a vegan winter performance bundle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This a bumper episode featuring interviews with the first woman to SUP coast to coast across England, Jo Moseley and leading Sports Psychologist Helen Davis to give you the inspiration and tools you need to take on a challenge and succeed. . Jo discovered a love for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) after turning 50 and in 2019, at the age of 54, she became the first woman to paddleboard from the West to the East coast of England. Not only that, but she also picked up litter along the way to highlight the amount of rubbish going into the sea from our inland waterways. In this interview, Jo Moseley talks about: *Overcoming self-doubt during her adventure *Learning to believe in herself and back herself. *Why she believes you should just try something, regardless of the outcome Sports Psychologist Helen Davis has worked with top British swimmers and cyclists as well as multiple Ironman champion Lucy Gossage and Age Group Ironman World Champion Gill Fullen, amongst others. Helen discusses: *Goal setting *Effective thinking, dealing with pre-race nerves *Concrete examples to help you develop your confidence. Like what you heard? If you liked this episode please share it with a friend, if you could get involved on social media, by following @Insidetrishow on twitter and Instagram, commenting and sharing posts, that would be lovely. Connect with Jo via her website, Instagram or twitter You can find out more about Helen Davis and the services she offers via her website: Think Believe Perform. There are more details about Iron-mind and how to get a discount before January 31 2020 here too. HELEN GETS INTERVIEWED! Listen to the interview I did with Tri Oraklet here: https://soundcloud.com/tri-oraklet/helen-murray-inside-tri-show SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kristian Blummenfelt talks through his performance at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain where he broke his own World Record, to take the win for the third consecutive year. You'll get the low down on: Why his watts are so low on his Strava file from the race His thoughts on lead motorbikes being 'part of the game' Why he believes Norway go in to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics with a massive advantage Why he'd love to give the Ironman World Championships a crack in 2020, if he were to win Olympic gold He also talks very openly about guilty feelings towards training and switching off over the festive period and the mental struggles of going easy on easy days LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview with Kristian, then please let us know on social media. Check out his Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Strava pages or head over to his website. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY SHARING IT Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week 's guest is Germany’s Laura Philipp who finished 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and has shot up the ranks since doing her first triathlon just a few years ago. I really loved interviewing Laura, she is very funny indeed, has a great sense of humour and get this, she EATS CAKE EVERY DAY! You'll hear briefly from Kristian Blummenfelt too who has a message for young Harry Smallbone, the winner of his signed Super League Triathlon trophy, which helped to raise nearly £850 for MOVE Charity. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview with Laura, then please let us know on social media. Find out more about Laura over on her website, her Instagram or her You Tube channel. WHO IS HELEN? It's a good question! Head over to her website and you'll find all you need to know. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week is a real cracker, something completely different that you won't hear elsewhere as I take you behind the scenes with the British Paratriathlon team at Loughborough, to find out what it really takes to be at the elite level of the sport. You'll meet Paralympic medal hopefuls George Peasgood and Claire Cashmore along with Guide Nikki Bartlett as well as members of the coaching and support team around them. I also reveal the winners of the Kristian Blummenfelt signed Super League Triathlon Malta trophy, in support of MOVE Charity. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the exclusive look behind the scenes at British Triathlon's elite training hub in Loughborough, then let us know on social media. Find out more about George, Nikki and Claire and British Paratriathlon. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. POWERED BY 33 FUEL This week's show is powered by 33 Fuel who use delicious natural ingredients to make everything from unique energy gels to awesome protein, mighty greens to all-natural carb blends. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at www.33fuel.com. Why not treat yourself to a winter survival bundle? INTERVIEW TIME LINE* *Interview times, not the whole episode 0:00:40 – meet George Peasgood introduction to his swim set, a typical Thursday, a typical week. 0:02.15 – George says he never has a day off as that is what works for him. 18-high 20hrs a week. But there is really no such thing as a typical week. 0:03:00 – George explains how he has developed a love for cycling and that he continues to work on his run 0:04:20 – Lead coach Adam Elliot – most of them will swim 5 times a week – around 25km/week, some add a 6th session in. If they are injured they might add a 7th or 8th swim in or put a couple of double swims in. There is a session in each week which ticks one of the mental, physiological or mechanical demands of race day of what they have to deliver on race day. We would either split lanes on ability or necessity of what someone is working on, so we might have more of a speed or strength orientated set. 0:06:45 explains what a typical day looks like for him as a coach 0:07:55 Adam explains the nature of the swim squad at Loughborough. 0:08:30 talks through the land based conditioning room, that athletes often go into 15 minutes before their swim session. 0:09:20 George reflects on his swim session and explains what he eats before and after swimming 0:10:45 Interview with Jonathan Riall – Head Coach of the British Paratriathlon programme. Explains the idea behind Thursday Breakfast club, which they have held every Thursday since 2014- it’s an opportunity for everyone to get together, integrate some of the younger athletes and builds good relationships. 0:31:30 – Breakfast chat with George Peasgood at the Elite Athlete Hotel in Loughborough. George explains how he got into triathlon, following his family into it. "I came to a talent ID day in 2011 and found out I was classifiable and after A Levels, Loughborough seemed the obvious choice. For as long as I am a Paralympic triathlete, I will be here." 0:49:15 – At the gym with Para Tri guide Nikki Bartlett. And how even she can feel intimidated when she is just getting back into the early season s+c sessions. The programme is heavy weight lifting, few reps. She has an S+C session which is completely individualised to each athlete. "I need more upper body to lower and I respond better to heavy weights." 0:59:30 Lunch and interview with 4x Paralympian Claire Cashmore who started swimming when she was 12 years old and went to her first Paralympics at the age of 16, but switched to Para Triathlon after the Rio Olympics. Admits that ‘swimming is quite boring’ but she loves the variety of triathlon and the fact you can see a lot of the countries you go to and you can actually talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So often when you think everything is going well in life, something comes up that puts a spanner in the works. Perhaps you get injured training for a big race, something happens to a close friend, or work suddenly becomes mega stressful. But do you adjust your goals as a consequence? This week we hear from someone who has become an expert at setting and adjusting goals and managing expectations. Over the last few years, Ruth Astle has juggled a really busy job in the City alongside training to be one of the best Age Group triathletes in the world. This year, she set herself a goal of becoming overall Age Group World Champion at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. But earlier in the summer, Ruth had a bike crash and had to re-adjust her target. But she actually went on to achieve her original aim. In this episode, I travel to London to get Ruth’s perspective on Getting into the Zwift Academy and being mentored by Sarah True and Tim Don Becoming age group World Champion Finally turning Pro The decision to continue working one day a week The benefits of working with Alan Murchison to dial in on her nutrition She also reveals her guilty pleasure on the turbo! LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview then let us know on social media. You can find out more about Ruth on her blog. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, telling them about it and spreading the word and get involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After years of working in the corporate world, Australian triathlete Sarah Crowley has really had to learn the art of relaxation and letting things go, in order to excel as a professional triathlete. It has paid off. She finished 3rd at the Ironman 2019 World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, for the second time in recent years. In this interview, Sarah talks in detail about her race in Kona his year, including the fascinating battle she had with Great Britain’s Lucy Charles-Barclay in the closing stages. You’ll hear some useful thoughts about how and when to make the pass during a race and how she paid the price for pushing too hard when she initially went past Lucy. She also talks about the communication that goes on between the athletes during the race, how she will be spending the off season and why she'll be heading back to school. LIKE WHAT YOU HEARD? If you enjoyed the interview then let us know on social media. You can find out more about Sarah on her website. SUPPORT THE SHOW Please support the show by sharing it with a friend, spreading the word and getting involved on social media. Inside Tri Show is on Twitter and Instagram. INTERVIEW TIME LINE* *interview times, not the whole episode 00.00 On ‘horse days’ aka boxing yourself up like a race horse and having a proper rest day (getting up at 2pm!) 02.00 Learning to relax, not care so much and letting things go after going from full-time work to full-time triathlete over the last few years 04.30 Landing in Kona for the 2019 World Championships feeling relaxed, in brilliant shape and knowing she had a job to do. 6.00 Lining up next to Alistair Brownlee ahead of the Ho'ala Ironman Training Swim and surprising herself winning the women's event 08.30 on finally having confidence in her swim, after years of people telling her she couldn’t swim 10.45 Why she wishes she had lined up next to Lucy Charles Barclay at the start of the swim. 12.00 Communicating on the bike and trying to drop Anne Haug with Jocelyn McCauley and how everyone was waiting for Daniela Ryf to come through 18.00 Why she let Anne Haug go past her on the run and why she tried to hold back at the start and stick to her own pace 21.00 Losing her vision on the run at 25km 23.00 The motivating words she got from Anne Haug saying she too could pass Lucy Charles Barclay 24.00 Why she attempted to make the pass on Lucy too soon rushed through an Aid Station and paid the price when the Brit came back past her to take second place. 26.00 Fascinating insight into how to pass and how the ‘surge’ just didn’t happen when she went to overtake Lucy to go into second place 27.00 the one kilometre that she had a bad patch under pressure from Lucy Charles-Barclay. 30.30 Disappointed and frustrated to finish in third place, but excited to know that she is in touching distance of winning Kona. 33.00 why she did Noosa triathlon and how she got into shape for it so soon after Kona and why she is heading to Arizona to validate her Kona slot for 2020. 35.00 her plans for the off-season 37:00 on learning German, why she parked it and why she wants to get back on it and race in Germany again next summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An introduction to The Inside Tri Show with Helen Murray, the podcast that keeps you entertained while you train and brings you the best interviews from the triathlon world and beyond. Make sure you subscribe to The Inside Tri Show, so you never miss an episode. To show your support, Connect with Helen on Twitter and Instagram, tell a friend about the show, share it and if you're feeling really kind, you can even buy Helen a coffee. Find out more about Helen. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices