The Explosive Endurance Podcast

Olympic champion. European champion. One of the fastest swimmers the sport has ever seen. In this episode, we sit down with Jess Learmonth to dive into the journey behind the medals. From discovering triathlon in her twenties to standing on the top step of the Olympic podium, Jess shares the lessons, setbacks and mindset that shaped her career. We discuss: • The road to Olympic gold and what race...

Months of training come down to a single day, and how you execute on race day can make all the difference. In this live coaching session, we break down the key strategies that help you get the most from all the hard work you've put in throughout your training block. Inside this episode we cover:  Race week preparation   Building a simple and effective race plan   Pacing your swim, bike and run   F...

This week we sit down with professional triathlete Cameron Main. From representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games to making the jump into long course racing, Cam shares the journey behind his rapid rise in Ironman. We chat about winning his first Ironman, racing the best athletes in the world, training at the highest level, dealing with setbacks and the mindset needed to chase the top step in...

What happens after race day? So many athletes spend months chasing a goal, cross the finish line and then suddenly feel lost with no direction or purpose. In this podcast we dive into: How successful athletes reflect after races Why your next goal matters How to stay motivated after your big event Setting targets that keep you progressing Building the mindset of an athlete for the long term The fi...

You can have the perfect training plan, hit every swim, bike and run session, but if you don’t understand how to fuel properly you will always leave performance on the table. We’re going to cover: The biggest nutrition mistakes endurance athletes make How to fuel your training sessions properly Race day fuelling strategies Carbs, hydration and electrolytes How to avoid blowing up, stomach issues a...

In our first live call back inside Explosive Endurance, we sit down with Kona swim course record holder Sam Askey-Doran to break down the journey from elite open water swimmer to professional Ironman athlete. Sam shares the full story behind his 45:51 Kona swim record, including: • Racing while sick • Getting stung by 13 jellyfish • Only finding out he broke the record 50km into the bike We also d...