Resilient By Choice

On this first installment of the Ten Minute Mindset, Ger chats on how making the best of today can pay off in the future, when looking to reach your goals! Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast Facebook: Ger Prendergast (GP Mind and Body Fitness) Email: Gerard. Prendergast@gmail.com Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

On this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with former Irish IM distance record holder and two time Kona finisher, Eunan Quinn on what it takes to reach Kona. Eunan ofers his advice and tells how he qualified for the world championships twice. As a therapist, Eunan also has some advice on how to look after yourself and avoid the pitfalls that lead to over training injuries. Contacting the Ger Prenderga...

Welcome to the first Ten Minute TT episode of the Ger Prendergast Podcast. This episode focuses on tips to use for pre race day. As this covers a lot, there are multiple tips here including preparation, kit, nutrition and sleep. Take whats suitable to you to help you smash your next triathlon whether its a Sprint distance or an Ironman.  Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prend...

On this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Motivational Speaker, Gerry Duffy. Gerry who is a well renowned Speaker, has been a pioneer for ultra endurance in Ireland since completing 32 marathons in 32 days in the 32 counties of Ireland back in 2010. The following year Gerry signed up to an Enduroman event in the UK, a Deca Ironman, thats an Ironman (3.8k swim, 180k bike & 42k run) a day, ever...

In this weeks episode of the GPP, Ger talks to fellow DecaUK 2017 competitor Dave Kershaw. Dave has been involved in Ultra Endurance races since 2010 and has completed some of Europes toughest races including a channel swim, the Arch to Aarc, Enduroman triple Ironman, DecaUK 2017 and DecanUK 2019.  Dave offers his views on Ultra events along with some tips on how to tackle some ambitious goals. Co...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with fellow Ultra Endurance Athlete Nathan Newton of the UK who won the 2018 double ironman Enduroman title and followed up that success with another win in 2019 with a win at the same venue but the distance was a triple ironman. Nathan talks about his training strategies, mindset and nutrition which all put together, helped him become the fastest ultra endura...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger chat with multiple Deca Ironman finisher Dave Clamp from Bolton in the UK. Dave is a pioneer in the sport of Ultra Endurance Triathlon and has been winning events since the 80's. Dave finished a total of 10 Triple Ironmans, 11.4k swim, 540k bike, 126k run, 5 Deca Ironmans (10 Irons in 10 days) and a double deca ironman triathlon (20 irons in 20 days) and set a...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Scottish Ultra Endurance Triathlete,Martin Curran. In 2017 Martin became the first Scot to finish a Deca Ironman Triathlon and remains the only person from Scotland to do so. In 2019 Martin took on another format of the Deca, the continuous Deca. Same distance but this time a different outcome. Martin explains what happened, how the formats differ and wha...

On this weeks episode of the GPP, Ger talks with unbeaten Professional boxer Eric Donovan. Eric returned from retirement to go professional as a boxer and has since seen his aspirations realized by going undefeated and putting himself in line for a European title. Eric has had other battles in the past including one with mental health which he overcame and offers some advice on keeping your mindse...

In this weeks episode of the podcast, Ger chats with Omagh woman Leona Carson on how she took on an epic challenge of climbing the height of Everest on her stairs at home! Leona was a heavy smoker 8 years ago but wanted to improve her life so she ditched the fags and started running. Her journey has taken her to The Great Wall of China, Kilimanjaro and was due to take her to Everest this May but d...

On this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Meath man, Stephen Dever. Stephen started running 5 years ago to save his own life! Stephen was almost 22 stone, an alcoholic and suffered with depression. He knew he needed to change his life before it came to a premature end. Stephen found running and from there he started to find balance, love and gratitude for life! Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podc...

In this weeks GPP, Ger chats with Irish professional triathlete Ger Redmond who recently finished a week of hell in the mountains of Wicklow where he was asked to complete ridiculous physical challenges, in abysmal conditions, all while ridiculously sleep deprived. But its Ger's backstory that is truly remarkable. As a junior professional footballer, Ger's life was turned around when, th...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with Wayne Kurtz, who is an ultra endurance triathlete from Pittsburgh, USA. Wayne has competed in some of the longest endurance triathlons there is including a Triple Deca, which is an astonishing 30 ironmans in 30 days. Wayne wrote the book on Deca's, literally, "Its all about the Deca" is the title of one of Wayne's books which is essent...

On this episode of the GPP, Ger chats with former client, turned Personal Trainer & Fitness instructor Gemma Byrne. Gemma started her fitness journey by loosing 5 stone in body weight and decided she wanted to help others realise that, with a bit of effort and consistency, they too can reach their specific goals. Gemma became The Transformation Tech and is currently a member of the JRBC team,...

In this recording of the GPP, Ger talk about how he stays active over the Christmas period to stay in touch with his 2020 goals and make it easier to get back into a routine after the holidays. Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast Facebook: Ger Prendergast (GP Mind and Body Fitness) Email: Gerard. Prendergast@gmail.com Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Moving!!!

On this weeks episode of the GPP, Ger talks about how to tackle your first Ironman Triathlon. Are you thinking of tackling an IM? Is it possible that you could finish an Ironman? Listen in and find out! Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast Facebook: Ger Prendergast (GP Mind and Body Fitness) Email: Gerard. Prendergast@gmail.com Thanks for listening, Gotta Keep It Movi...

In this episode of th GPP, Ger chats with Ultra triathlete and Brutal Events owner, Claire Smith on how she went straight to Iron distance for her first triathlon to then starting her own events company that organizes epic adventurous races including DecaUK the 10 ironmans in 10 days gargantuan event! Claire also chats about how she got on as an athlete in the continuous double deca race held rece...

In this solo edition of the podcast, and as its marathon week, Ger shares some advice and tips on how to approach this weekends event. From nutrition to tapering and rest to pacing, Ger shares his advice and personal experiences with the marathon. Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast Facebook: Ger Prendergast (GP Mind and Body Fitness) Email: Gerard. Prendergast@gmail...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger runs with adventurer/athlete Sean Conway while recording the conversation to create the first of his special edition podcast episodes named RUNCAST's. Sean tells the story of he made a conscious decision to change his career as a school photographer to becoming an ultra distance athlete and later a world record holder in Ultra cycling. Sean also talks about som...

In this episode of the GPP, Ger talk to professional triathlete turned Ultrarunner Alice Hector on her life as a pro, including how she got into tri, became a pro and what the future holds as an Ultrarunner. Alice talks on her training, recovery and nutrition as a professional and also her highs and lows in the sport.  Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast Facebook: Ge...

On this episode of the podcast, Ger chats with Ultra endurance athlete Jim Page. Jim is an organising crew member for DecaUK and also takes part in similar events. Ger and Jim talk about how Jim got involved in triathlon, the step up to the Ultra distances and how going plant based helped him complete a continuous Deca Ironman consisting of a 38k pool swim, a 1800k bike ride and a 420k run, all wh...

Ger is interviewed by Dr, Ailis Brosnan on how he got into Ultra Endurance Triathlon and how being a plant based athlete helped him improve as he progressed in the sport. Hear how Ger sustained himself during his 10 days of competition at DecaUK and other long distance events. Follow Ger at  https://www.instagram.com/ger_prendergast/?hl=en &  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10000250777...

Ger sits down with MMA coach, Owen Roddy. Ger and Owen talk about growing up in Ballymun, how he got into MMA, his career in MMA, his future plans and the role sport plays in mental health. Follow Ger's story: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ger_prendergast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002507779132 Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @ger_prendergast...

In this episode Ger talks everything Marathon Des Sables with Jeff Butler. The Marathon Des Sables is an ultramarathon staged every year in Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It is called the toughest foot race on Earth.  Follow Ger's story: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ger_prendergast Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jrbootcampballymun/ Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @...

Ger chats with former Irish professional boxer Oisin Fagan. Oisin talks about growing up in Dublin then about moving abroad to play football in college and study, which then paved the way for Oisin to get into boxing. Follow Ger's story: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ger_prendergast Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jrbootcampballymun/ Contacting the Ger Prendergast Podcast Instagram: @...