The GOGCast

In the second part of the Chris Bennet story, we talk about the Pan Celtic Race that takes part every year. Chris tells us about the race into France and back to Llandudno. Not forgetting Rocky's clock as well as Michelle and John talking nonsence

In this first episode of two John & Michelle talk running Psychology and what goes through our minds on Ultra's. We give all the latest GOG news and speak to GoG's own social Media man Chris Bennett about the Pan Celtic race that he has recently completed. He spoke for so long that the next GoGcast will be a continuation of the story...more to come. What goes through your mind when you...

Meet the Marathon men and women from GOG's. We interview three GOG's who have recently completed Marathons: Bryn Philips, won the ballot entry for the London Marathon in the GOG draw. Sarah Ellwood, Ran her first Marathon, the Rob Burrow Leeds marathon Gareth Jones, ran London, his fourth race and the only Marathon not to be the Eryri marathon ! Along with endless chatter and nonsense from...

In this episode Ed Flood from Trail Pursuit speaks to the GOGCast about the events they have put on around the country and the Activity breaks around Europe We make special mention of the Strive Festival due to take place in Adventure Parc Snowdonia, Dolgarrog, North Wales and what that consists of. Amongst other entertainment, live music and talks over the weekend there is also a Half Marathon Tr...

This is the second part of the Mark Hemsley Story, Mark talks about running during Covid, his ability to forget about nutrition. Some incredibly long races and swimming a long way when he can't really swim! *** Mark is a double brutal Ironman finisher and has run Ultra Marathons as well as taken part in ultra swimming. He's a member of GOG Triathlon and regularly races locally***

In this, the first half of the Mark Hemsley story we hear about his adventures around the world, from cheating death by spider bite, crashing on the most dangerous roads in the world and narrowly missing being on the beach when the Tsunami hit. Mark takes us around the world with his storytelling, finding new species of frogs in the Jungle and running away from a Columbian cartel. Mark tells us ab...

In this episode Michelle & John interview Rupert Bonington the owner of the 'Mountain Fuel' brand of sports nutrition. He tells us all about the products available, how they are so important to pre race, race and recovery, when to use them and some of the science behind them. He gives us some Vouchers that someone can win ( listen to hear how) and a discount code for all our GOG Members. We ch...

In this episode we chat to Geri & Bleddyn Evans, GoGs and a married couple who recently completed Ironman Cymru - We talk to them about how they both managed to get through the training whilst working full time and looking after a family. They give us their different ways of coping and training and tell us the good bits and the bad bits. We hear about the lead up and the day itself when the ra...

We start this episode with a Tribute to Lucy John who was tragically killed whilst out on her Bike after a collision with a Vehicle #shewasonlyridingherbike There is a just giving page set up in her memory at - https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/aaron-davies-5?utm_term=WeZjnGzPG John & Michelle talk about John's hatred of cross country having just ran that day and doff their caps to those...

In this episode we pay homage to those GOG's that took part recently in Ironman Wales at Tenby, all 7  ( Bleddyn & Geri Evans, Paula  Stevens, Chris Beardmore, Carlo Galeotti, Kevin Evans and Ian Cummins) becoming an Ironman. In fact the whole episode it dedicate to ultra this and ultra that ! touching on the Brutal Event and how Mark Hemsley took on the double brutal and beat it ! W...

In Episode 11 of the GogCast, we chat the Marathon Des Sables with our own GOG Jason Burke. He tells us all about his adventures , training for it and completing it. From applying, to the final day and all in between. Learn about the nutrition and kit, the sand...oh and more sand, helicopters and Camels, Orchestra's and mad Doctors. What does it take to complete the hardest foot race on Earth? He...

In this slightly covid hampered episode we chat to TV personality, Author, Journalist, Podcaster, Adventurer, Age group qualifier and parent, Louise Minchin. Louise talks us through how she got from the breakfast TV couch to qualifying for the World Age group triathlon championships. She gives us a exciting insight into what she has being doing since appearing in 'I'm a Celebrity, get me out of he...

In this episode Michelle & John chat about what they've been uptown including the Edge Hill University Sprint Triathlon and 'Chelle's Latest Fell race around the Coledale Horseshoe. We chat the latest great results by GOGs and have a new spot answering nutrition questions. The guest this month is the 'G Unit' himself, Mr Geran Hughes, a coach, GOG and generally funny bloke. Listen to his stori...

In this episode we chat to the Director of Always Aim High Events, Tim Lloyd. We chat all about his background and how AAH came about. We discuss the events they put on and the intricacies of putting a large event on. We talk cost and the environmental challenges event organisers face and how AAH are approaching these. Tim takes the 'Rocky's Clock' challenge. In the intro Michelle and John chat no...

In this epidsode John & Michelle talk about all the recent events the GOG family have participated in including Ceri Hughes' epic 50 Mile Chester Ultra. We go back and discuss some of the responses to the question we asked about Pre Race nerves and how people deal with them. Our main guest in Mark Dodgson who is a Deca Ironman as well as completing and winning The Triple Brutal Triathlon and a...

In this bonus episode we carry on from the last episode where we were meeting the hosts of #thegogcast. In this one Michelle speaks to her hubby, John about how he got into Triathlon and Ultra running. He chats about his experiences having accidents abroad and at home as well as what brought him all the way to doing a Ironman 70.3 and an Ultra Trail Marathon. You'll hear what happens on a cycle ho...

In our latest episode we Interview GOG member, Coach and Wifey to the Host, Michelle Farrell. Michelle is an Age group Triathlete as well as taking part in Road racing, Fell running, Trail running and Cross Country. She tells us how she got into Triathlon and how she came about joining GOG's and loves to wear the #bestkitinwales. She tells us all about the Chester Diva Standard Triathlon and her u...

In this episode John interviews Mr Simon 'Rocky' Roxburgh, the Chairman of GOG Triathlon. We hear all about his life and how he came to form The GOG's. We could have gone on all night but I wanted to talk about me as well ! Enjoy #gogtriathlon #thegogcast

It's the relaunch of the popular GOGCast from GOG triathlon with your hosts John & Michelle Farrell . This is the intro podcast to start the new series. We explain who we are and introduce the GOGCast format to the listeners. We tell you all about GOG Triathlon and how big the club is. We explain that we are Welsh Super series Winners and have the #bestkitinwales. The club is for everyone and...

Another GOG Triathlon Club GOGcast. Father of three, Adrian Leonard talks about cold showers, training the mind, racing and much more!

A chat with former 2 x European Age Group Champion and British Triathlon Age Group Athlete of the Year, mum of two, Head Coach at GOG Triathlon Club and founder of TriRox Training, Rhian Roxburgh

What is The GOGcast? North Wales based GOG Triathlon’s very own podcast. You don’t need to be a member to hear everything triathlon and some great interviews with famous and not so famous athletes. So join your hosts John and Michelle on #thegogcast