Performance Insight - Claire Weller, Pro Triathlete

In this episode of Performance Insights, we’re joined by ultra-endurance athlete Lyndsey Blair — the first Scot ever to conquer the Enduroman Arch to Arc challenge, one of the toughest endurance events in the world.From Marble Arch in London to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, Lyndsey covered an 87-mile run, a solo English Channel swim, and a 181-mile cycle, completing the challenge in an astonishing 95 hours and 11 minutes.Based in Ayrshire and a mother of three, Lyndsey didn’t enter triathlon until later in life — yet she’s gone on to compete in Ironman events, represent Team GB at age-group level, complete a Dover–Calais Channel swim, and receive Triathlon Scotland’s Inspirational Performance of the Year award.In this episode we will:Discuss Lyndsey’s sporting history and what motivated her to get into ultra-endurance activitiesHear how she trains for her ultra-endurance challenges, balancing this with her family and work commitmentsLearn about the recent challenges she’s had to overcome during the Enduroman Arch to Arc and what lessons she’s learnt that we can all applyIf you’re interested in endurance, resilience, mindset, or doing hard things when the odds feel stacked against you, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

In this episode we sit down with the brilliant Alan Potter—an educator, coach, and leader in physical education with more than 19 years of helping people learn, move, and thrive. Alan currently serves as a Principal Teacher of Health and Wellbeing, guiding programmes that build confidence, resilience, and a positive relationship with keeping fit and being active.  He’s also the founder of PEIK Professionals, an online coaching service dedicated to helping adults improve their health, fitness, and lifestyle through personalised, sustainable support. Alongside his professional work, Alan brings the mindset of a former competitive bodybuilder who knows exactly what it takes to apply nutrition, training, and consistent habits to reach demanding goals. His achievements speak for themselves: UKDFBA Scottish Novice Champion, Scottish Open Heavyweight Champion, and UK International Champion with 3rd and 4th place finishes at that level. In our conversation, we explore how all of these experiences—education, coaching, leadership, and consistent training—shape his approach to inspiring others. Alan shares stories from nearly two decades in the field, practical strategies for motivation, and insights into creating environments where people genuinely want to grow. In this episode we will:Discuss what inspired Alan to achieve his goals in bodybuildingHear how he took the successful strategies and habits to create a fitness and lifestyle coaching businessLearn how to apply some practical tips to optimise your health and wellbeing Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast. Your feedback helps us bring you more great content. Stay inspired, and we'll see you in the next episode!

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of health and wellness!  This time, we're tackling a topic that's vital for everyone - hydration.  Did you know that staying hydrated can boost your energy levels, improve your mood, and even enhance your cognitive function? In this episode, we'll explore the science behind hydration, debunk common myths, and share practical tips to help you stay hydrated throughout the day. We'll be joined by a special guest, Dr Nidia Rodriguez-Sanchez an expert in sports nutrition and physiology, who will shed light on how much water we really need, the best sources of hydration, and how to recognise the signs of dehydration. Whether you're an athlete, a busy professional, or just someone looking to improve their health, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss. So, grab a glass of water and tune in to Hydration Secrets for an enlightening discussion on hydration.  In this episode we will:Discuss why hydration is importantHear about the importance of Fluid & Electrolyte balance and consideration for athletic performanceLearn about the differences between males and females and how we should be hydrating correctly to optimise our performanceDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and review our podcast. Your feedback helps us bring you more great content. Stay hydrated, and we'll see you in the next episode!

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of sports nutrition and fuelling strategies designed to boost endurance, performance, and recovery.We’re covering everything from the essentials of macronutrients to the finer details of pre-race meals, in-race fuelling, and post-race recovery.Welcome our guests Michael Foreman from Infinit Performance Nutrition and Claire Weller professional triathlete, this episode is packed with practical tips and expert insights to help you fuel right and get the most out of every race. In this episode we will:·      Outline the need for fuelling for triathlon·      Explore how you can access enough energy to perform well in training and racing·      Discuss what and how much we should be eating for racing and training

Neil Edge is a Triathlon Mental Performance Coach and an ultra-endurance athlete.  He has played sports for most of his life where he began to understand the benefits of sports psychology in terms of performance. Realising that the mind plays an important part in the success of an athlete’s performance, he has created solutions to overcome the specific mindset challenges that triathletes face. These solutions have been tried and tested with the triathletes that he works with ranging from age groupers to professionals.In this episode we: ·      discuss why mental performance is important·      hear about ways to reduce stress and create sustainable habits to become mentally tougher·      learn how you can arrive at race day feeling calmer whilst still focused and primed to perform For more information on the triathlon mental performance programs Neil has developed, please visit his website www.neiledge.com

Claire Weller only turned pro in 2019 and since then has achieved some amazing performances. She’s won races such as: Top age group (Holkam, Ironman 70.3)Turned pro in May 2019 after winning Outlaw Half (4:38:36)Got pro licence in 2019 but did not race due to the pandemicRegained her pro licence in 2022 winning Outlaw full (09:36:37)Third at Spanish Long distance 2022 championships·Won Celtman Extreme Triathlon 2023 in a time of (13:08:57)In this episode we:take a look at Claire ’s sporting history and what motivated her to get into triathlonhear about how she became a profession triathlete and how she balances this with working full timelearn what lessons she’s learnt turning pro that we can all apply  

Mairi Cumming is a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist who has also completed additional training in Orthopedic Medicine, Pilates and Acupuncture. She is the owner and founder of M-Power Physiotherapy and Pilates based in Auchterarder, where she treats high performance athletes and the general public. Mairi has a keen interest in cani-cross with her sidekick Tina the dog and is an accomplished triathlete.  She has competed in events Full Distance and Middle Distance triathlons such as  the Outlaw, Aberfeldy and Castle Howard where she podiumed.In this episode we:discuss why injury prevention is importanthear about the common injuries Mairi has seen with athletes involved in sport and triathlonlearn about what we can do as triathletes to prevent injuries and practical prehab routines we can do to stay injury free

Aimee is a former competitive swimmer who has represented Great Britain and England at the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, FINA world championships and European championships.She has competed for Team GB at the 2012 Olympics in London,  2016 Olympics in Rio and 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. Aimee has also represented England at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi (2010), Glasgow (2014) and Gold Coast, Australia (2018) where she won her Gold medal in the 400m individual medley. In this episode we:·      take a look at Aimee's sporting history and what motivated her to get into competitive swimming·      hear about how she prepared for the Olympics and Commonwealth Games ·      learn what lessons she’s learnt as an elite athlete that we can all apply  

Stress, fatigue and exhaustion are often a constant in the lives of people today. Long work hours, chasing after kids or pets, worrying about health, both of their own and that of their family, and even training or exercise can contribute to this.Considering that these issues can affect our ability to exercise or train effectively, we need to be conscious of how these work-life events affect our bodies, and subsequently, manage our rest and recovery.In this episode we will:·      Outlining why rest and recovery is important·      Look at how the body responds to stress and strain·      Consider the impact recovery has on our training so that we know when to go hard or take it easy·      Explore ways we can measure and monitor stress during training

As endurance athletes who are serious about improving their performance and endurance, setting up training zones according to one’s training intensity is absolutely critical. But what are these training zones, what are their benefits, and what are the different types of training zones available to you for enhancing your performance?In this episode we discuss:·      What we mean by training zones·      Why it’s important to train within the correct zone·      How we apply this within our workouts