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July 15, 2020Steve Bate: The Paralympian and adventurer going blind
Steve Bate is a World Champion cyclist on the Great Britain cycling team, despite being born and raised in NZ. He loves nothing more than a bike packing adventure. He's a carpenter turned Outdoor Ed Instructor, he won a gold medal at Rio 2016.... And he's also going blind.
There is sooooo much to talk about with Steve and this interview will have you laughing, it will leave you feeling inspired for an adventure and it will make you feel grateful to do what you can, every single day, without even thinking twice about it.
You'll hear:
How his dreams of becoming a mountain guide were shattered when he was told he was going blind
more on becoming the first Visually Impaired person to solo climb El Capitan
How he went from being a 'rock climbing bum' to the GB cycling team in his 30s, despite never having owned a road bike
Why he has never done a Lactate Threshold Test or a V02 max test in his life.
His thoughts on preparing for his second Paralympics in his 40s

Find out more about this week's guest
Steve Bate website
Steve Bate instagram
Steve Bate's solo El Cap climb
Steve Bate and Adam Duggleby - Paralympic and World Champion cyclists
Second City Divide adventure video (you must give this a watch!)
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1 hr 20 min
July 08, 2020Marc Austin: Forced to retire at 26 with heart condition
Marc Austin was on track to become one of the World's best triathletes. Even as a youngster, the Scottish athlete's potential shone through. He won silver at both Junior and U23 World Championship level. But it was his surprise bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, ahead of the Brownlee brothers, that really made people take note.
But in June 2020, the 26-year-old's triathlon dreams came to a halt. He was forced to retire on medical grounds after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition ARVC (Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.)
In this interview you'll hear
Him talk about the palpitations he felt when he knew something wasn't right and his eventual diagnosis
Why he's grateful to footballer Fabrice Muamba and England cricketer James Taylor for talking about their experiences
About the doubts and uncertainties that creep into your mind when you're forced to retire
AND....Why he wore Beth Potter's tracksuit for the medal ceremony at Gold Coast 2018

Find out more about our guest
Marc Austin on Instagram
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1 hr 13 min
June 29, 2020Craig Alexander: A true triathlon gem
When people say they've never heard a bad word said about a particular athlete, you know you're in for a treat when the opportunity to interview them comes along.
That particular athlete is Craig "Crowie" Alexander.
The Australian grew up dreaming of a career as a soccer player. Thankfully for the triathlon world, the soccer dream went out of the window, to be replaced by a dream to be the world's best triathlete. He's gone on to win the Ironman World Championship 3 times and the Ironman 70.3 World Championship twice.
You'll hear
An incredible honesty about him lacking intrinsic confidence throughout his career
Him ooze passion for the sport, the process, the training, the lifestyle
The Hollywood story of how he got together with his wife Neri
Why he hated having to give his winner's speech after Chrissie Wellington
The secret to still racing at the top in his mid 40s

Find out more about our guest
Craig Alexander on Instagram
Craig Alexander on Twitter
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1 hr 10 min
June 24, 2020Kathryn Bertine: All-round super woman
Some guests are easy to research, others are harder and then there are some who have done so much that it's difficult to even know where to begin. That's Kathryn Bertine for you! The American describes herself as an athlete, author, activist and film maker. She's also a former pro triathlete and cyclist and she helped to get La Course by Le Tour, the one day women's race in the Tour de France, up and running. That's still scratching the surface of this remarkable woman who signed her first professional racing contract at the age of 37.
You'll hear:
The story of attempting to qualify for the 2008 Olympics when she was working for ESPN
About the incredible Home Stretch Foundation project which provides free housing and support to female athletes who'd struggle financially without it
How she ended up becoming a professional cyclist in her late 30s.
Why she believes anyone can create change, regardless of status or wealth

This episode is dedicated to the late Peter Bertine, Kathryn's father who was taken ill the day after we did this interview and sadly died four days later.
Plus you'll hear how Helen's been listening to her body more and adapting her training to fit around her menstrual cycle, with Suzie Richards from Train Like a Female.
Find out more about our guest
Kathryn Bertine website
Kathryn Bertine on twitter
Homestretch Foundation
Train Like a Female
Train Like a Female by Suzie Richards.
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1 hr 16 min
June 17, 2020Tim Don: A life in triathlon
British triathlete Tim Don joins us on the podcast this week. Don is well known for being "The Man with the Halo," and for breaking the Ironman World Record. But the 42-year-old has been involved in triathlon since he was 15 years old and he turned down a spot at University to become a professional triathlete. He's since been to 3 Olympic games and finished twice on the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships.
It's such an awesome and fun conversation.
You'll hear...
About his first ever race experience as a junior
His thoughts on athlete funding
Why accepting failure has helped him to succeed
Him talk about the Olympics and some of the 'what if' thoughts
Why he didn't hesitate to be coached by Julie Dibens when he switched to long distance triathlon
The story behind the hair and the moustache

Find out more about our guest
Tim Don website
Tim Don on Instagram
Man with the Halo documentary
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And here's the interview with triathlete turned runner Matt Sharp from 2011 that we mention!
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54 min
June 10, 2020Jody Jones: The remarkable woman who swam the channel with bowel cancer
You might not have heard of this week's guest the swimmer, Military Wives Choir member and mum of two, Jody Jones. But hearing this interview may have a rather large impact on your day, your week, your 2020...Perhaps even your life. You see, Jody oozes passion for open water swimming. In fact, she loves it so much that she swam the English Channel in 2019. Fewer than 700 women have ever completed the 21 mile crossing. But what makes Jody's achievement even more special is that she did it while undergoing treatment for stage 4 bowel cancer. It's pretty mind blowing.
You'll hear:
About her complete fear of sea swimming!
Going from swimming for 6-7 hours to not being able to walk for 10metres without falling over
Why she fuels her long swims with potatoes
Being diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer at the age of 39
Why she hates the word inspirational

Update: Jody died in November 2022 from bowel cancer. But hopefully this interview will continue to have a positive impact on those who listen to it.
Find out more about our guest
Jody Jones on twitter
Jody's channel swim
Outdoor Swimming Society and the Dart 10km
The PTO (Professional Triathletes Organisation) and CEO Sam Renouf
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1 hr 39 min
June 03, 2020Helle Frederiksen: Fuelling for triathlon
It was a real eye-opener speaking to ITU Long Distance World Champion Helle Frederiksen for this week's show. Helle got in touch with me after listening to the Healthy Body series, so we continued the conversation about training, fuelling and nutrition.
Helle has a an M.Sc in Human Nutrition and since retiring in 2019, Helle has expanded her coaching business. So it's brilliant to hear her thoughts and experiences, from her educational background, as well as from a coach and athlete perspective.
You'll hear
Why fasted workouts and females don't go together
Why you should act fast if you're not having your period
Her thoughts on periods, racing and training
Why she used to panic about an empty fridge
Why she'd cringe when she saw some triathletes eating salads after a race
Why athletes need to pay as much attention to their nutrition, as they do to all of their toys and gadgets

Find out more about our guest
Helle Frederiksen on Instagram
Helle's website
Helle's 'You Vs 2020' 10 week Triathlon Bootcamp
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55 min
May 27, 2020Rudy von Berg: Ironman World Champion in the making
Triathlon is in Rudy von Berg's genes. The 26-year-old grew up in a household where swim-bike-run was the norm. His Dad Rudolphe Von Berg first race at the Ironman World Championships in the 1980s. And von Berg Jnr has been dreaming of winning the iconic race since he first stepped on the Big Island as a 5 year old, to watch his Dad compete. In the last couple of years, under coach Luc Van Lierde, Rudy von Berg has shown he means business. In 2019 he finished 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. But the wait to do a full Ironman continues...
He talks about
Growing up surrounded by all things tri
The fear of underperforming in 2019
Why he's never wanted to be coached by his dad
"It's all in the head" - developing confidence and mental strength to finish on the podium
Why he prefers to have his family supporting rather than all competing at the same race!
Waiting to do his first Ironman in 2021

Find out more about our guest
Rudy von Berg on Instagram
And why it was a family affair at the Ironman 70.3 world Championships 2019
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48 min
May 20, 2020Matt Trautman: White water kayaker to Ironman Champion
South African triathlete Matt Trautman grew up on the water, rather than in it. He was a talented kayaker when he was younger, but turned his hand to sailing when he realised he could do it as a job. In 2012 he did his first ever triathlon. In 2014 he turned professional and got his first Ironman win at IM Wales. In 2017 his career was nearly over when he got hit by a car on a training ride and needed emergency spinal fusion. He's since become a Dad and won Ironman 70.3 South Africa.
In this interview, Matt talks about:
How he got into paddling and sailing after growing up in South Africa
His first ever solo trans-Atlantic sailing race in 2009
Dealing with loneliness and lack of sleep when sailing alone
The time he was hit a fishing trawler and had to be rescued by the coastguard
How he went from sailing to being a champion triathlete
The bike crash that nearly ended his life in 2017 and the rehab since
Pietermaritzburg's mighty Comrades marathon and Duzi Canoe Marathon

Find out more about our guest
South African triathlete Matt Trautman
We talk about the Dusi canoe marathon which looks EPIC!
Healthy Body mini Series with Witsup
Hear Episode 2 over at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/
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1 hr 1 min
May 13, 2020 Healthy Body Part 1: Cody Beals and Felicity Joyce
This is the first part of a mini series from the Inside Tri Show and the Witsup Podcast, taking a closer look at body image, eating disorders and disordered eating in triathlon.
Look out for Episode 2 coming soon at https://www.witsup.com/witsup-podcast/
Over the two episodes, you'll hear from professional triathletes and coaches including Jodie Cunnama, Cody Beals, Renee Kiley, Felicity Joyce and Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor.
In part 1, you'll hear an in-depth interview with Canadian Ironman Champion Cody Beals who started to struggle with disordered eating when he went to University and was on the cross country team.
"I could see a trend that I could get lighter and I would start to perform better, but I was on borrowed time with that." He says it's taken him a decade to finally feel better about his body.
You'll also hear Witsup's Stef Hanson's interview with top age group athlete and coach Felicity Joyce, who was diagnosed with anorexia when she was younger.
Felicity explains how her aim to be better, healthier and faster at sport when she was in the last few years of high school spiralled out of control, landed her in hospital and ruined relationships with friends and family.
Find out more about our guests
Professional triathlete Renee Kiley, who triggered this whole series
3x World Champion, coach and mum of 3 Jodie Cunnama
Multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion Cody Beals
Leading Sports and Eating Disorder Specialist Dietician Renee McGregor
Top age group athlete and coach Felicity Joyce
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1 hr 25 min

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