Agegroup Multisport Podcast (Triathlon,Duathlon,Aquabike,Aquathlon)

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Welcome along to episode 107, on this episode we speak to Mike Jubb, Mike 
started his sporting journey as an Orienteer in the 80’s (teenage years and through uni)
Having fell out of love with the sport, he became a track Runner in the 90’s (steeplechase) and reached a high level only just missing out representing GB at the commonwealth games, he found multisport, duathlon, after finishing top-50 at London Marathon 2002

Mike won an Age-group Silver medal at World Duathlon Champs 2003 and then was picked to represent Gb at the elite Duathlon level 2004-2005, World Cups, European Champs, World Champs

Mike Took up swimming after birth of daughter in 2005 (and having a bit of a breakdown mid-race) as the pressures of life got too much.

Mike progressed through the the  triathlon distances at ‘participation’ level – returned to Age-Group racing in 2017 at Aquabike European Champs

We discuss Mikes career path after a period of time in banking, as a qualified accountant.

Mike States "my strength lies in my ability to apply my knowledge to drive commercial decision making. I applied this at HSBC for 14 years, working in UK, European and Global Head Office roles.
Following the 2012 Olympics I applied my skills to launching a charity and growing it from start-up to delivering activities to help over 160,000 children to lead more active lives.
Sadly the charity became a victim of the Covid crisis, and I'm now following my passion for physical activity as the Head of Events and Open Water Swimming at Active Training World, a rapidly growing and successful Sports Event Management company."

Please enjoy Mikes fascinating journey.

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Welcome back to the Agegroup Multisport Podcast.

In this episode we speak to my good friend, training partner, team mate, coach and treasurer. Ive known Steve for many years and he is one of the most competitive and focused athletes I know.

Steve tells us how he got into running after a lay off of 30 years, he also shares how he got into triathlon and how he progressed along the way to eventually racing for GB and podiuming.

Along the way he has been through many of life's ups and downs and we go through the list, finishing with his latest down, crashing at his last Triathlon.

Hope you enjoy Steves journey.

you can get in touch with Steve on face book and on instagram @stevehunt983


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It was a pleasure to meet and chat to Irish Multisport Athlete Rob Dwyer

Robs story, though relatively new to multisport, was refreshing to hear.

Rob says
"I came from a hurling back round which I played right up until last May 2023.
I decided to retire from it and a friend of mine was at me to have a go at a triathlon since covid, with that I took on my first try a tri in June of 2023."

"After that first one I was hooked and with the season pretty much under way, I decided to take on the pikeman an Olympic distance Triathlon in Wexford that year.
That was a wrap for 2023,  then over the Christmas period I was  training away on the turbo and my friend decided it would be great idea to take on Ironman Wales in September 2024 which I signed up  for. "

"So with that done I got training and decided to to take on the duathlon season in 2024 with kicking of my season off in Waterford and wrapping it up in The Phoniex park for the national finals. With my results in that being good enough I was lucky enough to be put forward to represent Ireland at the world championships in Malaga later this year."

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It was greta to have an athlete who has represented his country in a different sport.

On this episode we speak to David Kelleher, an Ulta runner who has represented Ireland.

David Says "I played rugby at an amateur level up until I was 34.

I have always been into running. Once I finished playing rugby I wanted to focus a little more on running.

 I completed my first marathon in 2021, and have been going since.

 I have completed 2 Ultra-Marathons, and am training for my next one in September (48kms through the Wicklow Mountains).

 I represented Republic of Ireland in the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in 2022 (M35-39). Alongside some great GB athletes to include Andrew Douglas.
Would love to put the green jersey on again. 

 I have also published a book called “Stop, Breathe, Read”. It has good some good press (a collection of thoughts processed out while trail running).

Hope You enjoy Davids Journey, you can follow him on Instagram @o_ceileachair12

and find his book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stop-Breathe-Read-Poems-simplicity-ebook/dp/B0BTTDRC4X?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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Welcome to the latest epsode of our pod. On this episode we chat to pone very determined lady.

I first met Nic when we were over at the European Multisport Champs in Portugal, she had travelled over with former guest Robert Myler, who suggested Nic should come on and share her story.

 Nic says " Im a full-time working mum with 2 young children. Sport is my hobby and I love it. I have run from a small age, my first run I remember was a 1.5 mile road race when I was about 12 and then the school cross country races on the sand dunes in Irvine with the wind battering me. That didn’t put me off and I did my first half marathon at 17 and the London Marathon at 21.  My main achievements to date are completing the triple crown in 2022 – the Highland Fling, West Highland Way ultra and Devil O’ the Highlands races, completing Celtman solo extreme triathlon and representing GBR in the European Duathlon Championships. 

I run because I enjoy it. It’s an escape from the real world and I get thinking space. I love the outdoors and this gives me a chance to see some amazing scenery. I always run on holiday (at the request of the family) as I find all the great places we can go adventuring to later. I’m also quite competitive and enjoy the races…the muddier the better! I’m a role model to my children and others showing that us girls / mums can do these things and inspire the next generation.

My best and worst run moments: My children being at the end of my ultra races and running with me to cross the finish line, they are my inspiration and love seeing their faces as I near the end. Worst was when I had an undetected stress fracture in my foot which eventually broke, 3 operations over 3 years until it healed and was told at one point I’d never run again.

In my spare time I coach, I was a tennis coach for 20 years until injury struck but I have now retrained and qualified as a personal trainer, running and triathlon coach with Glasgow Triathlon Club. I have been leading trail runs for many years."


You can follow Nic on Instagram @epicrunningtrails_nic

and her website is https://epictrailsrunning.co.uk

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Welcome to Natacha Ratcliffe

She reached out to us on insta to come on the pod and share her knowledge on Sport Psychology in triathlon.

Natasha is half-British, half-French Sport and Exercise Psychologist in Training with BASES, currently based in Fulham, London.

She initially came into sport psychology through a passion for endurance and adventure sport, and a real interest in helping people get the most out of themselves. 

 Sport and Exercise Psychology journey
Sport and adventure has always been part of Natasha's  identity. She first took an interest in exercise psychology, after discovering the power of sport in improving her mental health. 

Qualifications

• MSc Sport and Exercise Psychology, Leeds Beckett University
• MSC Psychology (Conversion), University of Reading
• Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills, New City College
• Up-to-date Enhanced DBS check
• Exploring sport coaching and psychology, The Open University 
• Supporting female performance in sport and fitness, The Open University 
• Safeguarding for All, FA

Sports Experience

• Triathlon (short & long distances, Ironman, Extreme races, multi-day events)
• Horse-riding (eventing, dressage, show-jumping, hunter, endurance, side-saddle)
• Running (short & long distances, trail & road, extreme environments)
• Swimming (open water and indoor)
• Cycling (long distance, road & gravel, bikepacking)
• Boccia (with Cerebral Palsy athletes)
• Netball
• Racquet sports (tennis, real tennis, racquets, squash, padel) 
• Climbing (bouldering, trad, sport)
• Mountaineering & winter climbing 
• Downhill skiing, ski touring 

You can follow Natacha on Instagram @the_performance_psycologist
her website is https://www.theperformancepsychologist.com/sport-exercise-psychology/

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We are Back after a short break, on this episode we hear from Eoin Bailey who raises for Ireland in his agegroup. Mainly doing sprint Duathlon, Eoin shares what it means to pull on the Irish  Colours and how their qualification process is done.
From a background of many sports including horse riding , Irish football and rugby, it was injury and a chat with a friend that changed his path.

Please enjoy Eoins journey.

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I am delighted to have reached 100 episodes of the podcast, it has been a labour of love running for 4 years, starting out in lockdown. Awesome guests, fabulous stories from around the world withe the common achievement of racing in their age category in a multisport discipline.


I am also delighted to have my better half, my wife of 33 years, Kate Conway, otherwise known as Mrs C, on this 100th edition.

We chat as usual about her journey into multiport and how she got to wear the covered GB agegroup Trisuit.

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It was great to hear Jo Lewis share her story into multisport.

She says " I am fast approaching my Seventies decade and loving the continuing challenge of staying Fit and on top of my sporting game, as well as travelling to many International events to support my athletes and meet up with my friends of many years to compete with a Smile and humour!

My sporting background goes back many, many years - I loved all the team games at school - swimming, tennis, netball, hockey, cross country running, and athletics (hurdles!)……….. This passion has continued down the decades with swimming and running becoming my Favourites for many years, enabling me to qualify for the GB Age Group Teams in 2004 in both Aquathlon and Sprint/Standard Triathlons.  

Here I am 20 years on still competing for GB at Aqua Bike (Middle Distance) and with a strong desire to requalify for GB Aquathlon as my “grumbling” knee has been behaving itself recently, thanks to consistent Strength and SMART training.  My events this year will be Qualifiers for the 70-74 Age Group - I can’t wait!

My sport has enabled and encouraged me to work my way up the coaching ladder, from swim coaching in the 1980’s to BTF Level 3, which prompted me to set up a few businesses over the years - Ducklings to Dolphins Swim School in Reading, which is still running 35 years on, and Tri50, a Triathlon coaching business for the over 50’s!!  

My Triathlon coaching has inspired me to maintain my fitness levels, as I fully appreciate competing at my age is more about maintaining a healthy outlook on Life, and staying injury free. 

 I have been very fortunate in winning many International and European medals along the way, I think my tally is 12!!  A few more would be welcome, I will apply my coaching knowledge and experience to help this happen!!  Am keen to continue competing well into my my 70’s as a Fit Old Bird ………… "

Thanks for sharing Jo

If you are interested in getting coached by Jo her website is www.Tri50.co.uk
she is also on instagram and Facebook at the same name.

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On our latest episode, we are keeping it in the family.

Last episode we had the pleasure of speaking to Malcolm Smith, Agegroup and Paratriathlete. This episode we speak to his son Callum smith.

Callum is the youngest Agegrouper we have had on the pod.
He is still at college and preparing to go to University.

After growing up running and playing table tennis at a decent level, he followed in his dads footsteps and decided to give triathlon a go.

With the lack of clubs that had youth sections in his area it was, his dad who coached him to begin with, teaching him to swim and ride a bike. Callum went from his dad a s coach to working with Entire Performance Coaching  and joined the local running club and swimming clubs.

In his short time in triathlon, Callum has had a go at qualifying for the Performance Assessment Series, where he just fell short, but qualified with his Dad at Sunderland, in his first standard triathlon, for the Agegroup world championship in Torremolinos later this year.

It will be great to follow his progress and you can also on Instagram at

callum_smith3005

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Hope you find the value in this.

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