Join me as I reflect on the race of all races, the Kona Ironman World Championships. It has been a few months since I found my way up the Red Carpet, and it was unreal to sit down and work my way through the race in story mode.

As highlighted, this is a Race Review, I tried to keep it factual and race related, I look forward to dropping part 2 were i unpack the Mental Health Journey, and dive deeper into some of the elements that made the great day as big as it was! 

The next part will also allow me space to answer any questions you have regarding Kona and/or my story. Really keen to motivate as many humans as possible to pursue their own Ironman journeys in 2025! 

Episode 3 Following Bottle.It Founder Beau Jones' journey to the Ironman World Championships at Kona in 2024. 

This episode comes live from the Queen K as we head back to Waikoloa after a morning check in. Quick recap of the IronKids race, Parade of Nations, look at the Queen K with a cameo from Sam Musgrove, and an unpacking of the world champs athlete bags.

Episode is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/I-2xOgPGBUE?si=Bpx9v5eRBdlWPRsK

Full Ironman Documentary - Beau's PTSD/Ironman story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjpzRcCpOhc
Kona ticket announcement - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=488697967029112
Bottle.It on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_bottleit/

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Episode 2 Following Bottle.It Founder Beau Jones' journey to the Ironman World Championships at Kona in 2024. 

This episode features an insight into coming off my bike 3 days before we flew out, nothing like a quick hospital trip to excite the nerves. A huge shout out to some special legends who have made this Ironman prep so special, from Port Mac, all the way to the red carpet! And an explanation as to why it's been hard to drop content. Enjoy.

Episode is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/gRw9vcZ9V5g?si=IxYFhkbzgJYsvJ1A

Full Ironman Documentary - Beau's PTSD/Ironman story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjpzRcCpOhc
Kona ticket announcement - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=488697967029112
Bottle.It on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_bottleit/

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Episode 1 Following Bottle.It Founder Beau Jones' journey to the Ironman World Championships at Kona in 2024. This episode features an insight into the relationship between Bottle.It and Ironman, but also the parallels of training for an Ironman and the pursuit of Positive Mental Health.

Episode is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/d-d4N1lM26Y
Full Ironman Documentary - Beau's PTSD/Ironman story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjpzRcCpOhc
Kona ticket announcement - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=488697967029112
Bottle.It on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_bottleit/

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Training Plans from RPG Coaching - Discount Code " BOTTLEIT" 30% OFF - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/rpgcoaching?_gl=1%2A1m4cnyd%2A_ga%2AMTg5NzgzMw..%2A_ga_Z2LEWBWKBD%2AMTcwNTQ1MjA5OS4yLjEuMTcwNTQ1MjQ5OS4zMS4wLjA
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This week on Bottle.It Podcast we are joined by the mechanic responsible for getting Biggsy's body through 48 hours of running for our Fundraiser in December. Biggsy isn't your usual runner, he is strong and carries a big frame from years of rugby and paddling surf boards. He was continually being told his body wasn't built for the sport, let alone 48 hours of it. Luckily, he had a mindset that refused to listen, and when you pair that with a expert who is passionate in efficient movement, you get an injury free 48 hour run.

It was unreal to have Jon in the studio to learn more about how he got Biggsy going, his history in the field, common mistakes by runners and running professionals, as well as discussing the future. We hope you enjoyed the chat, and be sure to follow Jon's work, or seek him out for a consultation/assessment.

https://themapmovement.com/
https://www.instagram.com/themapmovement/

Join Sideline as we grab some of Bottle.Its finest for a quick debrief at Cairns Ironman // 70.3. An absolute must race/visit event for anyone keen to legit race in paradise. We consider ourselves very fortunate to not only have Athletes racing, but to be able to get each year and support them.

Tim Reed - 3.45 - RPG Coach // 3 x 70.3 World Champ

Luke O'Shea - 5.30 - @theother12hours Event Photographer for Wynn 

Noah Finnimore - 6.35 - Bottle.It Athlete / 70.3 Relay swim leg

Mack Newton Jones - 7.37 - Finish line interview/ Bottle.It Athlete/PB getter

Sam Musgrave - 9.55 - 70.3 Overall Winner / RPG Athlete interviewed by his Coach Tim Reed and myself

Rhys Corbishley- 15.52 - 1st AG / 6th overall 70.3 Cairns

Thanks for listening.

Story telling in sport is one of the most powerful tools used to access a range of poweful emotions within the audience. There wouldn't be an athlete in the world who hasn't had a poster on their wall, an image burned into their retina, a before photo, a inspirational photo or quote that rolls through their brain when the alarm goes off at 430am.

We are incredibly fortunate here at Bottle.It to not only be surrounded by some amazing athletes, but we also have formed amazing friendships with some absolute legends on the otherside of the lens. A thankless bunch of humans that share the same work hours as the athletes, but ensure they are in the right spot, at the right time, to capture the fuel mentioned above in the first paragraph. 

Luke O'Shea's work captured my eye early, (full disclosure, massive fan boy, and also enjoy time behind a lens, so found a creative similarity, not talent). He's ability to capture a raw pulled back, or extreme close up to tell another angle of a story always interested me. Rather than chase logos or cliche images that often lead to greater financial reward, he's found a lane navigating both. 

His linkedin page reads like a explore page of most triathletes, brands like Wyn Republic, Rapha and 2XU all feature prominently. Recent work with the Sydney FC Women's side showcasing the journey from debutants to now Back to Back premiership winners. Another example of quality imagery showcasing stories that provide purpose.

We discuss creativity behind the lens, the pursuit of the perfect image, working with Brands/Athletes whilst remaining true to one's own values/style. And genuinely just talk it out. I'm grateful he's work caught my eye, I said g'day, and now can call him a mate, my conversations always leave me recharged creatively and I hope this shared convo provides the same for you.

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Luke's Work Portfolio -

https://luke-oshea.pixpa.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaam0sQu2nxqdPfmIwgtEZFQhToymNWN5LQ1fJLF4_1Ur7K0VbhG-D1iicI_aem_AaSLjZ8Jvp3wSKht9qnsd9YqAf5NJpMVmQ9FUwgze4MhSA1JLTqlQ4y6edAxcFNNCEOZbufxoDXQCFfohSRBg682

Luke's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theother12hours?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

The Collaboration you never knew you needed until now. WNOW has been doing amazing work in the Mens Mental Health space, so when mates within a few communities here in the Eastern Suburbs reached out about combining the two movements on an Ironman Suit, it was simply a no brainer. 

WNOW meet every Wednesday morning at 6am for a conversation, an exercise, and a space to not feel alone. With a variety of locations not only here in Australia, but world wide, we are excited to introduce this movement to Friends of the Floral that may not have heard about this community.
 https://www.instagram.com/w__n__o__w?igsh=MWxkMXp0NzVnY3FndQ==

Mack Newton Jones & Cormac Walsh drop into the Bottle.It studio to discuss their journey with WNOW and the upcoming Cairns Ironman where the Floral/WNOW Suits will be flying around under the Palms. With 2 Athletes racing the 70.3, Mack and Jack Foster, and Cormac and Josh Hardy racing the full. We speak about their training, mindset and what ironman has bought to their lives.

This conversation touches on a variety of common topics that arise with Mens Mental Health, and it is refreshing AF to once again be reminded that we have an involved community pursuing the Positve, the Light, rather than being absorbed by the Dark.

We make reference to Cormacs Dad being a sounding board for advice, then with him moving to Aus, missing that closeness to discuss life. I circle back and reference that loss, and it may appear that his father has passed. We assure you that he is alive and well, and this isn't a memorial episode. 

Thankyou for listening and supporting Bottle.It. The YouTube link will be made available during the week.

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Welcome back to Bottle.It TV. As discussed it has been a hot minute between takes and before we can share our big news for 2024, let's wrap up 2023. 
Busselton Ironman wasn't the race I was heading over for, COVID once again crashed that party, but I still managed to find bulk enjoyment in watching the Floral fly in the West with numerous athletes wearing either the suit or our Fractel hats.
We have 3 key points with chapter markers if you're looking to jump ahead to those segments, It is a bit rambly, as I'm legit having a one-person conversation.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/02jGlFeE37o

The key takeaways are: 
15.45 MIN MARK - Busso Ironman - Amazing race, challenging conditions despite rumors of a flat/fast track. A massive thank you to Koa Sports for their hospitality, and we look forward to returning in 2024 to finish what we started. 

4.30 MIN MARK - Alcohol-Free - Firmly on the fence with this topic, I love both drinking socially and the immense benefits that come from being sober. In summary, we can use both in moderation and identify getting off alcohol as an amazing way to access willpower, mental clarity, and strength. I think it can be an important tool in our mental health kit. 

20.54 MIN MARK (27.45 ONWARD SUMMARY) - Are coaches worth it? - Clearly an attention-grabbing headline. After narrating my journey with Clint Rowlings from RPG Coaching throughout the Long Covid to Busso podcast, it was cool to reflect on the differences between doing an IM Prep without a coach in 2022 and doing two preps with Clint overlooking my training for a 70.3 and Ironman. Full disclosure on a few points here. 
Clint was immense in helping me with those preps, and invaluable with the time, advice, and support offered. He has been a friend of mine since Port 2022 and friends of the page will know the support he and RPG have thrown at the Floral. So, it's 100% biased,  however, I try my best to present arguments for Pros and Cons.  
We've been fortunate to work with athletes who have had a broad range of coaches from within this amazing Ironman community and we love the access that athletes have to the variety of options available. Do your research and find the right coach/community for you. 

RPG Training Peaks Packages available here - https://www.trainingpeaks.com/my-training-plans/rpgcoaching?_gl=1%2A1m4cnyd%2A_ga%2AMTg5NzgzMw..%2A_ga_Z2LEWBWKBD%2AMTcwNTQ1MjA5OS4yLjEuMTcwNTQ1MjQ5OS4zMS4wLjA 

I'm going to commit to this podcast thing each week and continue to push content, I've limited myself in the past due to a high standard of what my ideal podcast/YouTube setup is, and to be honest, it's probably just poor self-talk. 

I'm grateful for every listen/share/recommendation so I'm gonna keep hitting record each week and see how far we can take this in 2024. Thanks for listening/watching, as always any questions I'm happy to answer. B

Join as we sit down with Jamie Hildage, Mindset Coach and Ultra Runner, and break down Biggsy's 48 hour run for Bottle.It. This conversation moved quickly as we worked our way through Jamie's background into running, and just how through implementing Mindset techniques he was able to assist Biggsy in this epic run.

We speak about vulnerability, ego, and community at length and i want to thank Jamie for his honesty, and his deep thought about something that impacts us all... our inner self. 

Please follow @jamiehildage for more inspo and insights

We cannot ever thank Jamie enough for just providing so much insight and support for Biggsy in not only the 48hour event, but leading up to, and post event, your friendship and support has steadied many a rocking ship.