Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
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The Principles of Great Coaching: What Six Triathlon Legends Have in Common
Aug 26, 202637 min
The Long Way Round: Georgia Hamblett on RED-S, Aquabike and Starting Again
Aug 19, 20261h 5m
Six Athletes. Seven Lessons. One Question. — With Simon and Beth Ward
Aug 12, 202648 min
The Physical Pension: Strength, Longevity and the Only Secret That Actually Exists, With Dan John
Aug 5, 202656 min
Recovery-Centred Training: Your Questions Answered — With Simon and Beth Ward
Jul 29, 202622 min
Train Less, Recover More: The Science Behind a Recovery-Centred Training Plan
Jul 22, 202642 min
When the Sport You Love Can No Longer Love You Back — With Jamie Bedwell
Jul 15, 20261h 0m
What Would Happen If an Age-Group Triathlete Trained Like an Olympian? — With Sue Reynolds
Jul 8, 20261h 19m
Is Your Cholesterol Test Telling You the Truth? — With Katherine Caris-Harris
Jul 1, 20261h 12m
Why Comfort Beats FTP in Long Distance Cycling — With Phil Burt
Jun 24, 202648 min
What Your Garmin Can't Tell You — With Christine Clubbs
Jun 17, 202653 min
Why Training More Is Making You Slower (And What To Do About It)
Jun 10, 202627 min
What If Nobody's Actually Clean? — With James Witts
Jun 3, 20261h 10m
Your FTP Won't Save You at Mile 150 — With Dave Schell
May 27, 20261h 5m
HYROX, Hybrid Athletes and the Nutrition Mistakes Costing You the Race – With Dr Kelsie Johnson
May 20, 20261h 15m
Carbon-Plated Running Shoes: Faster… But At What Cost? – With Physio Andy Smith
May 13, 20261h 0m
Fit But Not Healthy? The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything – Justin Robbins
May 6, 20261h 9m
From 20-Year Break to Ironman World Champion – Jane Hansom’s Story
Apr 29, 20261h 15m
Don't Mess This Up: 5 Decisions That Make or Break Your Ironman
Apr 22, 202631 min
Are You Racing an Ironman This Year? Ask Yourself These Questions Now
Apr 15, 202641 min
Nevis to St Kitts Swim + Why I Finally Decided to Take Statins
Apr 8, 202641 min
Why Mobility Matters More Than You Think with Tom Morrison
Apr 1, 20261h 11m
Your A Race Gets Cancelled. Now What?
Mar 25, 202638 min
Durability vs Volume: Why More Training Isn’t Always Better
Mar 18, 202650 min
Nervous About Your First Open Water Swim of the Season? Do This in the Pool
Mar 11, 202635 min
Durability Over Ego: Our 2026 Plan
Mar 4, 202650 min
Heat Training: The Early-Season Edge
Feb 25, 202659 min
After 30 Years of Coaching, Here’s What Still Matters.
Feb 18, 202630 min
I Wrote These Training and Racing Principles 15 Years Ago. They Still Work
Feb 11, 20261h 11m
The Day My Heart Stopped Mid-Race with Nick Parkes (English Masters Open Water Champion 2022)
Feb 4, 20261h 18m
The Over-50 Recovery Thief Nobody Wants to Admit (Part 2)
Jan 28, 202654 min
Over 50? Start Here: Strength, Sleep, Protein (Part 1)
Jan 21, 202639 min
Protein Made Practical: Targets, Timing, and Simple Meals (Part 2)
Jan 14, 202649 min
Part 1 - Protein for Endurance and Ageing: What the RDA Gets Wrong
Jan 7, 202641 min
Battle Ready: Our 2025 Wins, Wobbles and What’s Next
Dec 31, 202537 min
‘Fit for Purpose’ The Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Podcast (2025)
Dec 24, 202559 min
Episode 2: How to Fix Your Gut: Practical Steps for Better Health and Performance
Dec 17, 20251h 10m
Why Your Gut Is Affecting Your Sleep, Mood, and Performance (The Microbiome Explained)
Dec 10, 20251h 5m
The Hidden Cost of ‘Normal’ Drinking After 40 with Clifford Stephan
Dec 3, 202558 min
Broken Endurance: The Smartest Way to Run Faster for Longer with Bobby McGee
Nov 26, 202553 min
Episode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss Dilemma
Nov 19, 202546 min
Episode 2: Types of Fasting Explained - What Works and What's Just Hype
Nov 12, 202542 min
Episode 1: Understanding Fasting and Nutrition - The Science Behind What Happens When We Fast
Nov 5, 202541 min
Creatine, Brain Health, and Ageing Strong — with Dr Tommy Wood
Oct 29, 202539 min
The 70% Rule: Why Most 'Aging' Is Actually Reversible - September Podcast Summary
Oct 22, 20251h 5m
Brain Health & Dementia Prevention with Dr. Tommy Wood
Oct 15, 20251h 3m
Strong Bones, Strong Future — How to Stay Unbreakable
Oct 8, 20251h 22m
From Trauma to Triumph: Tom Page and Julia Saunders on Resilience, Recovery and Riding 19,000km
Oct 1, 20251h 13m
Running Stronger After 50: The 4-Step Solution (Part 2) (with Bobby McGee & Matt Pendola
Sep 24, 20251h 2m
Running Performance After 50: Why It Declines More Than Swimming & Cycling (Part 1)
Sep 17, 202544 min