The #SVT Podcast

We're back, and we're joined by club member Abbie Evans, hot off the back of the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Marbella. We discuss everything from growing up playing hockey, how she got into Triathlon (blame Sam), what it's like to have a legend as a father and go through her race history. We discuss her races in Swansea 70.3, Ironman Wales and the Ironman World champs in Nice and Marb...

In this episode, we are joined by local legend, Nathan Ford. Nath was last on the podcast in January 2022, and he provides an update on the progress of his rehab. We also discuss his recent Instagram posts, men's mental health and how he uses it to help with his recovery. We also go through his amazing triathlon career and race results and the good days of training in Cycle Specific. The boys disc...

In this episode Marc and Dan are joined by the Queen of Triathlon in South Wales, Jayne Arnold. They discuss Jayne's love of the sport and the people in it, how she started in triathlon, how many races and Ironmans she and husband Paul have done and how much it cost! They discuss several topics and Jayne answers some questions sent in by members. We're also joined by Paul at the end when h...

In this episode, Marc and Dan are back (again!) for more SVT club chat. It's a new season with new members and new club sessions. The boys discuss the clubs new kit along with a host of other triathlon chat. Dan is back training and still playing golf. And is Craig Burrows the Welsh Matt Botterill? We're also joined by 2 very special guests, Mike Thomas and Caroline Nicholas-Thomas. Mike h...

We're back! In this episode, we update you on everything that happened since the last podcast in May. Club updates and the boys recap Ironman Swansea 70.3 and Ironman Wales. At the end of the podcast, Marc is joined by 3 club mates, Dicky Pelta, Marc Baker and Michael Horsfall-Chapman who completed their first Ironman Wales and we recap how they got on.

In this episode we talk all things London Marathon with our absolute champion Emily Marchant and ask her about her training, mantras, and the big days. We also spoke to housewives fourth favourite Marc Barrow about his London experience. This isn’t the best SVT club update but find all that info in the SVT CLUB info page or ask in the chats! Full disclaimer: there’s a screech at the end of this on...

The lads are back with another episode of the SVT Podcast. In this episode the boys discuss the recent PTO and Ironman results, discuss the Swansea Sports Awards (We won!), how many watts you can save but not wearing the GB AG tri suit, wetsuit talk and an interview with the guys running Porthcawl Tri to discuss the amazing Zwift races between our clubs.

In this episode, we catch up with the best podcast team this month and meet our new co-host Rachael Draisey as Hannah the Hoff is too busy pushing sleds and squatting medicine balls in prep for Paris Hyrox. We go through the basics of the club, catch up with Josh Wallace for all things swimming and talk to Rachael about her upcoming season. Special guest Delilah pitches in her view of triathlon th...

In this episode, Marc and Dan are joined by Cath Roberts, the CEO of Welsh Triathlon. We ask Cath a number of questions raised by our members and other athletes in Wales. It's great to hear about her vision for Triathon in Wales going forward and we are really excited to be part of it. We also get to hear all about Dan's epic NYC marathon along with the normal SVT club news. P.S. buy your...

Tune in to listen to the Ironman Barcelona highlight for Pip and Emily who take on their first Ironman ever bringing you all the best and worst bits. We also spoke to Andrea on her back-to-back marathon in Marrakesh last week who brings in all hints and tips for running in heat and trip breakdown of her impressive weekend

In this episode, Dan and Marc discuss the momentous Ironman Wales 2023! What a day it was for everyone competing and supporting! Have a listen from a supporter's perspective and relive the day with the boys. They also discuss members' results at Ironman Copenhagen, Ironman Wales, Ironman 70.3 World Champs, Ironman World Champs, Nice and the Neath Valley Triathlon.

Firstly, we have to apologise for the sound quality of this one. Equipment issues meant the sound quality degraded. We thought we'd still publish as you can still make out what was said. In this episode, Marc and Dan discuss the buildup to the biggest race of the year, Ironman Wales. The lads give first-timers some tips for the race week and race day. They share their experiences on the race a...

In this month's episode Hannah and Beffo welcome new members, Hannah tells us about her Sharks Swim experience, what races are coming up and some kit updates.

In this episode the 4 hosts get together for the first time to discuss what was such an amazing weekend for the club at Ironman Swansea 70.3. Everyone gives their feedback on the event from supporting to racing. What a weekend it was! 134 members taking part, making SVT the club with the most amount of athletes in any Ironman event in Europe EVER! We also discuss t-shirt gate and give shout-outs t...

Dr Emma Kavanagh is the better half of committee member Matthew Jones. Emma is an Author and Phycologist and we thought it would be the perfect time to get Emma on the podcast prior to many members "A" race, Ironman Swansea 70.3 In this episode, we discuss how we cope when we are standing on that start line, and how we deal with mid-race disasters. We also discuss imposture syndrome and...

In this episode, Beffo and Hannah are joined by our newest member and Ironman Wales 2022 winner Hannah Saitch. There's also a Roth race recap with the Seppmans where Paul finally admits Neo is faster than him and if you listen closely, you can almost hear him smile.

In this episode we interview Sophie from Revive Wellness in Skewen, the boys chat about Dan's wedding and stag do, and the recent tragic events at Ironman Hamburg and Swansea Tri. They go through a million race results from the races since the last pod and welcome new members. There's also a cameo appearance on the pod by our No.1 supporter. Also, they release the date of the much anticipa...

Not much club chat in this one sorry. In this special episode, Marc and Dan head to beefa to compete at the ITU Long Distance World Champs. The boys do a daily log of their trip, including watching the pros at the PTO European Open, becoming besties with Kris, Jan and a few other pros, the build-up to the race, post-race thoughts and discussing how much the beers cost at Pacha at the closing cerem...

On this episode the girls have been joined by a very special guest. They do some race recaps including the iconic London Marathon (not sure if you heard that Hannah did it?), they talk about the pressure that comes with training for events, the recent Parkrun takeover and see who can fit the most amount of balls in their mouth.

The lads are back with April's edition of the SVT Podcast. You'll be chuffed to know we'll be bringing you 2 podcasts per month during the triathlon season! In this episode, we discuss, Dans stag do, the new proposed Ironman Swansea 70.3 bike course, Barrows bike crash, the Swansea Sports awards, new club partnerships, club sessions, race results, and a Glynneath Lakes update. We also...

After the girls messed up the first attempt of the podcast, they are back with a better a funnier V2 version. In this months episode the girls dicsuss how amazing Marc and Dans podcast was, the Swansea Sports Awards, Show sponsors, welcome new members, Race recaps, Upcoming events, Zone 3 demo day, IM Tri club evening, GJ injury prevention seminar, Bike skills and the PassionFit seminar.

In this episode, we introduce our new co-host Mr Marmite himself.  The boys chew the fat over everything Triathlon, Cycle Specific, the upcoming TT season, 2023 races, local triathletes, and Ironman slot allocation. As you can imagine, this one is a long one with not much club talk funnily enough but we do give a Brav kit update. Just like to thank Tom Davies for everything he's done in helpi...

In this episode Hannah and Beff give us a rundown of the club, who's who, club sessions, do's and don't (like ask for the Sportsshoes code) and welcome a gazillion new members!  This episode is sponsored by the following member's businesses: Jack Arnold Registered osteopath & sports therapist  Based out of Neath port talbot chiropractic clinic and Swansea health solutions with flexib...

This episode we all get together for our Christmas episode! Hope you all enjoy and have a wonderful Christmas! 

November - or at least recorded in November :-)