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Anna Louise is taking on a monumental challenge—cycling, running, and swimming over 10 days to raise awareness for Move Against Cancer. This charity empowers young people battling cancer, helping them regain control through movement. She’ll connect cancer centres from Edinburgh to London, involving the community and spreading hope along the way. In this episode we hear how training is going, the benefits of movement for those recovering from cancer and how Anna Louise’s journey first started. 

Hayley Mortiboys shares her inspiring journey from a casual runner to an elite marathoner and triathlete, highlighting her mental shift towards enjoying sport and prioritising well-being. This episode explores her training, injuries, mindset, and future goals in endurance sports.

00:00 Introduction to Hayley Mortiboys

03:02 Journey into Sports and Running

06:12 Transition to Competitive Running

09:02 The Impact of COVID on Athletic Life

11:55 Rediscovering Joy in Sports

15:11 Training for Triathlons and New Goals

18:06 The Importance of Mental Well-being in Sports

21:01 The Bald Eagle Experience

23:55 Self-Taught Swimming Journey

27:13 Training Regimen and Philosophy

30:04 Goals for the Future and Personal Growth

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This episode is with Stuart Hayes who went to the London 2012 Olympic Games with Alistair and Johnny Brownlee. Stuart speaks about his hyperactive childhood, the transition from swimming to triathlon and the challenges of professional triathlon. While Stuart has retired from professional racing he still competes in Age Group races. Stuart talks about his devotion to the sport, his coaching and shows us some of his magic tricks. 

Mark has competed in triathlon and running for  43 years, in this conversation he details his early challenges, the evolution of the sport, and his passion for coaching. He reflects on overcoming personal fears, the importance of community, and the mental aspects of endurance sports.

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In this weeks episode we talk to Nathan Scott about his journey into triathlon and how after a brutal awakening in his twenties, he set out on his fitness journey. He fell in love with triathlon and now regularly races with ATW. We delve into his more recent endeavours, coaching; and how he shares his passion with athletes, helping them to become the best versions of themselves. 

Tom tells the story of how he went from the un-sporty child of the family to regularly competing and ending up on the podium of ATW triathlon events. Tom talks about the setbacks he has had to overcome, balancing triathlon with work and family life and his competitive nature especially within his family.

In this episode we talk to Stuart about his journey to becoming an MC from being in the Air Force the challenges he has taken on raising money for charity. We explore what they’ve taught him and how he applies his skills at events to cheer and motivate everyone across the finish line. 

In this episode, we delve into Natalie’s triathlon journey; from her struggles with competition in a toxic environment, to how she found fulfilment in guiding others as a coach.  Her experiences remind us that while competition can be intense, the true essence of sports lies in enjoyment, personal growth, and community.