The Triathlon Brick Session

Tim discusses his time on the ground at the sub7/8 attempt in Germany. Mark also catches up with Daniel Plews in todays interview. A great discussion about all things triathlon, including what it takes to win Kona and why he thinks amateur triathletes do so well in the professional game once they've stepped up.

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to discuss all the race results and of course the World Champs in St George. Also a bonus interview with Gerrard Greene who is a pelvic health specialist. Gerrard discusses in detail some of the lesser know injuries some male cyclists and triathletes may be experiencing.Xtri experience camp link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/Go fund me Nepal school children link here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepalDaniel Plus link here https://www.endureiq.com/blog/carbohydrate-nutrition-an-update-on-hydrogels-in-race-carbohydrate-dosing

Caroline takes the role of interviewer today. She chats to Dr Kirsten (previous guest on the show) specifically about why we should avoid trying to lose weight during big training blocks and running up to a big race.

Mark catches up with Brad Culp to discuss the World Champs. Mark also explains why he pulled out of the Himalayan Xtri event. He also goes on a bit of a rant about the PTO using Bret Sutton for a media post via insta.

A race report from IM SouthAfrica and an interview with Isla Easto who is looking at chasing her dream to become a Pro cyclist. Not only that, she is also a charity fund raiser riding coast to coast in Scotland. A good old fashioned feel good podcast.

Mark and Tim catch up with some of the latest triathlon news, races, and some St George predictions in May. Mark also chats to James Barber from the Altitude Centre to discuss in detail the benefits of using altitude training devices to improve your performance. Altitude Centre details here https://www.altitudecentre.com/rentals/sleep-systems/

Mike Trees has been in and around triathlon for over 35yrs now and he's still at it. Mike has a massive Instagram (run.nrg) following, this is due in part to his vast experience in endurance sports and racing. Mike provides a multitude of tips and training methods to help all his followers (223.000). Not only that after a few years of trying Mike is off the Kona to try and win his AG on the big Island.

Alex Hutchinson is well known science journalist, but he can also run a bit! Mark chats with Alex about periodisation training and wether or not this is the gold standard for endurance athletes to use. Alex discusses the pro and cons to this specific training model and the other models we could use. Link to Outsider article here - https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/polarized-training-debate/Alex is also the author of the book Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance - link here https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/006249998X/Mumbles Centurion link here https://www.mumblescenturion.comXtri Experience link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/Become a patron of the show here https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/signup?ru=undefined

A great show today catching up on the latest news with Tim Hemming. Then Nathan and Mark chat to Elite and AG coach Elliot Bassett about some of the best training methods. No hack, short cuts or buying performances - just sound coaching and training principles.

Olympic Silver medalist (Triathlon mixed relay) Morgan Pearson joins Mark and guest host Nathan Ford. The guys discuss Morgan's recent 61.40 half Marathon. Also his disappointing individual Olympic result and how he came good to grab a Silver just a few days later in the mixed relay.