Prepare for an exhilarating journey as we traverse the captivating world of adventure racing, obstacle course racing, and ninja competitions with none other than Ian Adamson, a Guinness World Record holder and the reigning Ninja World Record holder. We'll immerse ourselves in the adrenaline-filled tales of global competitions, and the triumphant victories of Team Nike. From the formats of endurance events, the world's top races, to Ian's incredible story of transformation - this conversation promises to be nothing short of riveting.

Next, we'll venture into the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand as we inspect one of the world's toughest adventure races, Godzone. Let's unravel its evolution and understand why this region has become a hotspot for such daring escapades. We'll also have an in-depth discussion about the critical role of sleep in endurance racing, taking cues from Ian's 2006 Adventure Race World Championship experience. The importance of safety guidelines, the necessity of an international governing body, and the onus on event producers for competitors' safety will also be addressed in this enlightening discussion.

Lastly, we'll demystify the complexities of fueling for endurance events. From the benefits of stored body fat, the limitations of carbohydrates, to the intriguing insights from Timothy Noakes' revolutionary book, 'The Big Fat Surprise' - we leave no stone unturned. And before we wrap up, we'll explore the health benefits of adventure racing, the importance of posture, and even touch upon the impact of daylight savings on mortality rates. Brace yourselves for an engaging, informative, and enlightening dialogue with Ian Adamson!

ianadamson.com
Facebook: @ian.a.adamson
Instagram: @ian.a.adamson

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Having been a former Canadian International Alpine ski racer, Raya Usher understands the intensities, pressures and physiological demands that are placed on athletes no matter what level they are competing at. Will Usher, her husband, is a full-time coach and has been coaching Triathlon for 21 years now and has guided over 200 athletes to GB Age Group success with numerous Top 10, podiums and champions across the whole range of ITU World, European, IRONMAN and Challenge Family races along the way. Together they have built Precision Coaching to become one of the UK's top triathlon coaching businesses, so I wanted to chat to them about how they are using AI to improve their coaching proposition, what Raya has brought from the world of international skiing into multi-sport, and how they are using a Pool School to improve swim times.

Precision Coaching.co.uk

Facebook: @precisiontriathloncoaching

Instagram: @precision_race_team

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This episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline

Iain Hamilton founded OSB Events as a college project and has built a business renowned for its brilliant and accessible races. A former Elite triathlete himself, he won a lifetime achievement award in 2015 for his work developing the sport in the UK.

As organiser of the award winning Outlaw Triathlon Series and the Cambridge Half Marathon (which Claire and I have raced in ourselves),  we wanted to chat to Iain about the positive changes that COVID brought to the sport, the highlights and challenges of running events that are both popular and profitable, and what it feels like to build a brand where people tattoo your logo onto their skin.

www.osbevents.com

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This episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline

In the world of triathlon, Karen Smyers is force to be reckoned with. In 1995, she etched her name in history as the first American woman to conquer the prestigious Ironman World Championship. Her triumphs continued as she secured titles like the ITU Triathlon World Championship and claimed the U.S. National Champion title three times. She is still the only woman to win the IM World Championship and the ITU World Championship in the same year.

Karen's journey, however, has not been without hurdles as she faced both accidents and serious illness, yet her fierce determination and unwavering spirit drove her to overcome this adversity and return to the sport she loved.

Beyond physical prowess, Karen embodies the power of mental fortitude and focus. Her ability to navigate setbacks and push through the most challenging moments has been an inspiration to athletes worldwide. Claire and I really wanted to chat to her about dealing with injuries, mental fortitude and her infamous 321 taper. 

www.karensmyers.com
Karen on Instagram: @karensmyers8926

This episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline 

This episode was sponsored by The Trusted Team and 4th Discipline

As we draw Season 4 of the TRIBEathlon podcast to a close, I am astonished by the quality of the guests we have had and the wealth of information and inspiration we have taken from them; Mark Allen, the top-rated endurance athlete of all time, Bob Babbitt, the godfather of triathlon, Sharron Davies the Olympic and broadcasting legend and Tom Evans, the breakthrough British ultra-runner to name just a few! 

To commemorate an incredible season, we’ve put together an episode of our key highlights. If you’ve not listened to all of this series, why not dive into this episode to see what you’ve missed, and if you have been an avid listener this makes for a great refresher. 

Finally, if you enjoy the podcast, the best thing you can do to help us is to follow/like the podcast on your chosen platform and spread the word. It really is appreciated. 

The TRIBEathlon Podcast will return with Season 5 soon!

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Eoin Everard is a former international runner with impressive achievements, including being a sub 4-minute miler and a five-time national champion. He has also won the 3k European Indoor Masters Championship.

As a PhD holder in biomechanics and a chartered physio, he has a wealth of knowledge to share about injury prevention, including the most common causes of running injuries and key steps to avoid them. He also highlights the importance of preventing back pain when sitting and how it can affect training. Eoin provides insights into the nuances of training, such as why running too hard is the biggest mistake for distance runners and how to a simple 3 minute routine that can improve your running stride.

Claire and I wanted to chat to him about how to avoid injuries, the importance of your shoe choice for race and training plus the art of marketing your business as the expert.

Eoin Everard

• everardpilates.com
• Instagram: @everardpilatesphysio
• LinkedIn: @eoineverard

Claire Fudge

• Website: www.4thdiscipline.com
• Instagram: @the4thdiscipline

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Tom Evans, a former British Army Captain, first made his mark on the ultra-running world in 2017, when he came third in the 251km desert ultra Marathon des Sables.
Despite entering on the back of a bet with a friend, his third-place finish was the best result any European had ever achieved in the history of the race.

Tom astounded once again in 2018, when he won the 101km CCC race at the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) – the pinnacle of an incredibly successful racing year, which also saw him take the top spot (and break course records) at the Coastal Challenge Costa Rica and the South Downs Way 50.

Since then he has podiumed at the 2 most iconic trail races in the world; The Western States and the UTMB, so he has achieved a huge amount in his short time in the sport.

Claire and I wanted to chat to him about how his time in the army has helped him plan and execute races so effectively, how he focuses on tracking down the marginal gains and what data he does and doesn't find valuable in recovering from these monumental 100 mile runs.

Tom Evans

•  Red Bull Page:  www.redbull.com/gb-en/athlete/tom-evans
• Instagram: @tomevansultra

Claire Fudge

• Website: www.4thdiscipline.com
• Instagram: @the4thdiscipline

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Bob Babbitt's name is so synonymous with the sport of triathlon, he is known as its Godfather.

Bob's first Ironman in Hawaii was the third in Ironman history and he has been hooked on triathlon ever since, both as a competitor and on the media side of it too. He's a passionate storyteller and is amazing at finding the real stories among the noise of the race. He is also  devoted to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which he helped to co-found, through which he has raised over $140m to help  people with physical challenges enjoy sport and athletics.

Claire and I wanted to chat to him about the early days of the sport, how both he and some of the characters that he hung out with went on to build amazing businesses within their passion, and how innovation in sport and business can create whole new exciting opportunities for the future. In this episode you will witness what a brilliant story teller Bob is, hear about the roots of the sport we love, as well as see how his genuine passion is infectious!
 
Bob Babbitt

•  Website: babbittville.com
• Instagram: @babbittville
• Challenged Athletes Foundation: www.challengedathletes.org

Claire Fudge

• Website: www.4thdiscipline.com
• Instagram: @the4thdiscipline

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Dede Griesbauer recently became the Ultraman World Champion at the age of 52. Not turning pro until she was 35, Dede is a veteran Professional Triathlete, being a 3-time Ironman Champion and a 2-time 70.3 Champion. She is the 2016 12-hour Time Trial World Champion, where she set the course record of 258 miles, beating all of the men as well. She won Ultraman Florida in 2020 where she set an Ultraman World Record and she is the 2022 Ultraman World Champion where she set a course record by over 45 minutes.

 It was an honour for Claire and I to interview her and former TRIBEathlon co-host, Laura Siddall, who crewed for Dede in her Ultraman win. We chatted to them about the difference in strategy from Iron distance to Ultra distance triathlon, creating longevity in the sport through smart recovery and how to build a great support team around you.

Dede Griesbauer

• Website: dedegriesbauer.com
• Instagram: @dedegriesbauer
• Facebook: @dedegriesbauer

Laura Siddall

• Website: laurasiddall.com
• Instagram: @lmsid
• Lever Movement: levermovement.com/laura

Claire Fudge

• Website: www.4thdiscipline.com
• Instagram: @the4thdiscipline

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Michellie Jones was an Australian triathlete who won two ITU Triathlon World Championships, an Olympic silver medal when triathlon made its Olympic debut and the 2006 Ironman World Championship. She also won a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics as a guide for Katie Kelly, when paratriathlon made its debut at the Paralympics. She now spends her time coaching other triathletes and around her other passion, horses.

Claire and I wanted to chat to Michellie about race day mentality, how she focuses on controlling the controllables, the power of artificial intelligence in coaching, quietening the 'chimp brain' and the power of visualisation.

www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/michelliejones
Instagram: @michellie_jones

Claire Fudge
4thdiscipline.com
Instagram: @the4thdiscipline

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