The Triathlon Brick Session

Massive show today. I chat with Tim Hemming about my interview with former World Champion Emma Carney in which we discuss the current situation surrounding Triathlon Australia. Plus race reports, including my experience racing the GREEK HERO, plus a few rabbit holes.

Mark finally catches up with one of the very best 70.3 and long course triathletes in the world - Kat Matthews. Enjoy!

Today we have two very good race reports/reviews from the USA and the UK from two of our loyal listeners. Mark chats to young gun Kyle Smith who is already showing he's an athlete who we will be seeing and hearing lots more of in years to come. For a young athletes Kyle knows what he wants and how he's going to achieve it. Another great insight into an elite athletes mind, plus a bonus discussion...

We waited an age for the Collins Cup! Did they deliver their promises, is it the future of long course triathlon, will it have longevity? All this and more is discussed with Tim Hemming and Brad Culp. Enjoy!

It's been a while since Heather was on the show. Today Mark and Heather discuss the highs and lows from the Olympics games and the fear of deep water.

Mark chats to Tim Hemming, Starkey and Emma Pallant for todays show. It's all about the Cillins Cup, predictions and stagergies. Enjoy!

Caroline is back on with Dr Kirstin talking about gut health. This follows on from their previous show back in April when they discussed over training and general nutrition. Dr Kirstin is a specialist in chronic symptoms associated with gut health and endurance sports. She has some great nuggets of information in the show to help you navigate through race day issues as well as general day to day g...

Mark chats about resilience (lack of it) with Rebekah Wanic and Nina Powell about how out of fashion resilience has become. Please read their article here https://www.spiked-online.com/2021/08/09/simone-biles-and-the-problem-with-self-care/ We discuss why hardship and disappointment/losing is actually good for you, and that quitting sometimes isn't an option. You can donate to the swim here: https...

Today Mark chat to Andrew Horsfall - Turner who has just smashed the Outlaw full distance record (8.26) and Chantel Cummings who was 3rd female Pro at Ironman Bolton. She secured a Kona slot at this race. Andrew has also qualified for Kona as an AG athletes, but will be racing Pro as of next year. Chantel and Andrew discuss their own races, the Jan Frodeno Worlds fastest time, the sub 7 attempt, a...

Mark chats to two sports scientist Tommy Lundberg and Kerry McGawley who both specialise in sprits performance at the highest level. Tommy is a Lecturer at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. and Kerry is an Associate Professor (Reader) at Mid Sweden University and Senior Researcher at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre. Todays subject questions how fair is the inclusion of biologica...

Sam Dickinson is maturing as a world class triathlete and like Alex Yee Mark believes he's an athlete who will be dominating things in the future. Sam chats candidly throughout this interview including his thoughts on the Alistair Brownlee DQ. He also discusses the team tactics for the WTS Leeds race, and why he chose to have a little stab during the end of the bike leg at Leeds. Enjoy.

Mark chats to Emma Bilham and Tom Davis about their latest race (Spanish long course Championships) and their personal views about the current PTO points system. Also a bit of banta as per usual... Webinar 15 June 1800hrs - email mark@trainxhale.com

Today I have Phil Burt an experienced physiotherapist and bike fitter, Burt has spent 12 years as the Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling, as well as 5 years as Consultant Physiotherapist at Team Sky. After a long career supporting the world’s best at three Olympic Games and seven Tour de Frances, Burt is now concentrating on using his expertise to help cyclists at all levels to improve their...

A packed show full of race reports, listeners questions with Heather and Mark discussing what constitutes professional/sporting conduct and the latest monitoring devices and sports services. And much,much more. Enjoy! 😊

This time Caroline chats to Dr Kisten who specialises in chronic symptoms associated with diet and endurance training. An interesting insight into spotting the signs and symptoms that can be linked to over training and how to combat it. 140.6 triathlon details https://www.mallorca140-6triathlon.com/the-event Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/checkout?ru=undefined

Tim hemming tries to persuade Mark that the current indoor Super League format is still racing, Mark is not convinced. To add balance to the discussion Tim and Mark are joined by Pro triathlete George Goodwin who actually raced in the London aquatic centre. Enjoy!

Mark, Heather and Emma just catch up to discuss Emma's recent victory in South Africa. She also discusses her new sponsors and coach, and helps Mark and Heather answer a couple of listener questions. Another relaxed, fun show for you to enjoy...

Macca has been on the show a number of times. Today he joins Heather and Mark to discuss his plans in coordinating an attempt to go under 7hrs (men) and 8hrs (women) for the traditional long course triathlon distance (3.8km swim - 180km bike - 42.2km run. For this to succeed a few RULES will have to be broken along the way. Is it just theatre or will it be a sporting spectacle that will go down in...

Andrew joins me and Tim Hemming for a very candid and honest chat about the situation he found himself in when he was caught using un sanctioned TUE's. Enjoy!

This time Heather leads the interview (old friends) with Challenge Daytona Champion Paula Findlay. Mark is still around, if only to do the Yorkshire quiz. Enjoy!

Mark catches up with Fenella after her awesome result at Challenge Daytona 7th position. Last time Mark was with Fenella was at the Challenge Mallorca race last year in which Fenella crashed on the bike and broke her collarbone. Every Step film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqRW9KidmGs&t=198s

Mark catches up with George Goodwin and Tom Davis to discuss their results at the Challenge Daytona triathlon in Florida. Enjoy!

Heather is back on the show to help Mark unpack and review the Challenge Daytona race.

Mark chats to one of the very best American ITU triathletes - Morgan Pearson. Morgan will be racing in Daytona in a few weeks, will his awesome running (1.02 Half Marathon) get him on the podium?

Mark chats to two 'real' sports journalists Tim Hemming and Brad Culp about the current triathletes selected for the Olympics 2021. And what to expect at the Challenge Daytona race which will be featuring some of the very best short and long course athletes in the world of triathlon. https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/checkout?ru=undefined