Mark Livesey

The Triathlon Brick Session

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Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor , Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments.   As a triathlon coach and mentor , he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-based training with hard-earned experience. Mark’s racing portfolio includes IRONMAN , ultra-endurance ,...

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Mark Livesey

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Latest episode

Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Para Triathlete Steven Crowley 03.03.2019

How do you cope with getting your leg blown off and experiencing things no person should ever experience? Well, you surround yourself with good people, don't dwell on the past and crack on. Steven Crowley (Para Triathlete) never sat back, always looked forward and is now one of the best UK para Triathletes we have. Enoy!

Former World Champion - Non Stanford 24.02.2019

A great 60 minute chat with the Welsh 'pocket rocket' and former World under 23/senior World Champion - Non Stanford. An eclectic mix of subjects as always being discussed in this interview, ranging from suntans to top trumps. Enjoy!

Co-Host Jane Hanson 19.02.2019

Mark likes to keep things fresh, this show is a little different but still just as good as always. Triathlon Royalty Jane Hanson (AG Kona World Champion) joins Mark and helps him answer listeners questions and shoot the sh*t. Enjoy

XTRI with Stuart Mcinnes 12.02.2019

Mark has some new ideas for the show, he also gives out some candid advice you may, or maynot not wish to hear. Also in the show is a race review from Nick Wilson about his experience at the Dubai 70.3. Finally Mark chats to XTRI boss Stuart Mcinnes about why people are choosing to go back to 'grass roots' triathlon. You can check out these extreme triathlons here http://xtriworldtour.com/

Wheel aerodynamics 04.02.2019

Have you always wondered what's the best wheel choice to use in certain environments and courses? What's the right tyre pressure, tyre width, are disc brake better, etc, etc, etc. Well the panic is over, in this show Mark asks these questions and many more to Mr Dov Tate a wheel designer who happens to know his stuff. Enjoy!

The girl off the telly - Louise Minchin 28.01.2019

There can't be many extreme triathletes who start the day at 03.30 am? Reporter, BBC presenter, Author (Dare to Tri), wife and Mum, Louise Minchin has a pretty busy schedule. In this show Mark catches up with Louise to discuss her passion for triathlon, specifically her decision to go and compete in the extreme triathlon the Patagonman. The discussion isn't all about triathlon though, Mark and Lou...

South American special with guest hosts the Shea-Simonds 19.01.2019

We have triathlon royalty as guest interviewers with Mr Duncan Shea-Simonds and Mrs Claire Shea-Simonds who chat to Mark and Caroline Livesey about their South American adventures (IM Argentina and Patagonman). Lots of fun in this show, banter and a special competition.

Ruth Purbrook 17.01.2019

What a year this AG athlete as had. Mark catches up with freespeed team member and World AG Ironman Champion Ruth Purbrook. A very relaxed and funny interview that you're gonna enjoy a lot.

The Vickery's 09.01.2019

Mark is back! In this show he chats to Triathlon duo Tom and Lauren Vickery. Lot of banter as you'd expect from Mark and Tom, but also a great insight into what Lauren does on a day to day basis working as a physio for injured soldiers. Enjoy

Are you healthy for Triathlon (Part 2) with Dr Larry Creswell 26.11.2018

Continuing the theme from the previous show Mark chats to Heart Surgeon Dr Larry Creswell. They discuss why it's so important to have a healthy heart when pursuing arduous sporting events, including triathlon. Enjoy......

Are you healthy for triathlon? We ask Dr David Triska 22.11.2018

In this show Mark chats to Dr David Triska (GP) to answer a listeners question regarding general health and how to identify any undiagnosed health issues that may damage your general health and well being, specifically cardiac and respiratory problems. Dr Triska shares is knowledge with Mark to ensure you're all racing fit and healthy - enjoy!

The importance of rest after a long race season? 08.11.2018

The main theme of this show is why it's important to take some serious down time after a long race season. The team also discuss Kona, the Mallorca Long Course Weekend and Super League. Lots of laughs in this episode; Mark even has a great triathlon excuse for you to enjoy!

Matt Russell 31.10.2018

Mark chats with Pro Triathlete Matt Russell who was 6th overall at the Ironman World Championships in Kona 2018. Matt nearly died last year in Kona when a vehicle pulled out in front of him during the race. The injuries to his neck and throat were life threatening; it was a miracle he survived. Against all the odds Matt came back to race Kona 12 months later with a phenomenal 6th place performance...

Joe Skipper 7th at Kona Baby! 23.10.2018

Mark quickly caught up with Joe Skipper in this episode. Find out what it takes to be top 10 at the 2018 Kona World Championships. A brilliant insight on how to race with maturity and patience, a cracking chat. Well done again Joe. Enjoy!

Chris McCormack AKA Macca 21.10.2018

Mark managed to catch up with triathlon royalty for this next episode. Chris McCormack, or Macca as he is affectionately known is a former ITU world class triathlete (top 10 ranking), an Olympian, and of course a 2 x World Ironman Champion at Kona, we could go on! Macca is not a man who suffers fools gladly and he's a guy who was, and still is, happy to have an opinion. Macca's genuine energy for...

Kristian Blummenfelt 20.10.2018

Mark catches up with Kristian Blummenfelt: this Norwegian athlete only know one way to race BLOODY HARD. Go hard or go home is Kristian's motto, find out what motivates this guy and find out what his intentions are for the Tokyo Olympics. This guy is a machine and certainly makes triathlon worth watching. He's also pretty good at that Super league as well.

Kona 2018 12.10.2018

It's nearly Kona time, Andy, Rich and Mark chat about the up and coming World Championships in Kona. In addition to their predictions they also add their personal experiences racing on the Big Island. James has a race round up for you to enjoy. Andy tests Mark's and Rich's Kona knowledge in the quiz - it's a close affair!

Sam Dickinson 08.10.2018

This show Mark catches up with yet another awesome Yorkshire athlete Sam Dickinson. Sam Dickinson may have been a late starter to triathlon, but two years after his introduction to the sport, he was the British junior champion and topped the table at the British Triathlon Super Series in 2015. In 2016 he won silver at the ETU European Championships, and represented GB at the ITU World Championship...

ETU Long Course Champion Laura Sidall 07.10.2018

It's always great to have Laura on the show. Mark catches up with Laura after winning the ETU (Challenge) Long Course title at Madrid and to discuss her aspirations for Kona this year.

Andrew Starykowicz AKA Quads like logs 05.10.2018

He's back on the show from the big Island (Kona). We all know Andrew Starykowicz could power a small town in the USA. In today's show he chats to Mark about his overall chances in Kona and his intent to smash the bike record. Will he do it? Find out what he has to say about his chances. #quadslikelogs.

Does your bike fit? 01.10.2018

Andy is down at the bike show so we discuss if a bike fit is the be all and end all? Also the team discuss some tips on how best to adapt to a more aggressive bike position. A very funny triathlon excuse from Pro Athletes Sam Pictor, race round up, and Thorsten Radde give us his insight into who's gonna perform well at Kona.

India Lee 70.3 Weymouth Champion 29.09.2018

Mark catches up with India Lee who won her debut 70.3 Weymouth race in testing conditions. Could ths be the right distance for her? Thorstan Radde has also gives us a quick insight into his predictions for Kona 2018.

Chris Standidge 27.09.2018

Another bonus chat with probably the best 70.3 Age Group triathlete in the World Chris Standidge. Just two mates chewing that fat about triathlon. Also a great Brecca swim - run race review from one of our many listeners - will it will inspire you?

Brad Culp interview 24.09.2018

A bonus show that I should have pushed out a few weeks ago, but still very relevant. Brad has, and still is heavily involved with triathlon. specifically Ironman. We chat about how Ironman can improve the coverage for the World Championships, smack talk, doping and lots more. Enjoy!

The team is back together 19.09.2018

Another packed show for you including Andy's experience at the Otillo World Championships. Rich is also back racing some off road triathlon along with long course AG legend Charlie Pennington. Charlie Pennington sent in his race review from IM Denmark and a triathlon excuse fo you to enjoy. The team discuss the current controversy and confusion regarding OSB (Outlaw) new race entry system. Mark al...

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