Miles From Ordinary Podcast

On this weeks episode we begin by hearing Jess's racing reflections from her 7th place finish at T100 San Fran. We discuss the behind the scenes logistics of boarding a party boat at 4am, what its like racing at the front end of a T100 race and why a sprint finish was not ideal! We then discuss our topic of the week 'Travel disasters'. Bex shares how she nearly took out the Paralympic triathlon team ahead of the Tokyo 2020 games and Jess shares her nightmare 24hrs as a temporary single parent as visa issues became very real! We round the episode off by answering listener questions on coaches corner and share out tips on technique vs fitness in swimming, goggle choices and discuss how much time you should spend riding your TT bike.

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On todays episode we are joined by the amazing Cameron Main. We chat in-depth about Camerons decision to move from short course racing to long course racing. How as a self coached athlete he's adapted his training philosophy as he's matured through the sport. We touch on the importance of mindset and Cameron shares his views on the importance of self confidence when it comes to racing. We explore trauma and how that relates to 'finding an extra gear' and what Cameron's long term plans are in sport and there after.

This is a brilliant episode with lots to take away

Cameron's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameronmain_/?hl=en-gb

Abbie's Sparkle Foundation - https://abbiessparklefoundation.org/

The triathlon diary - https://www.youtube.com/@thetriathlondiary

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In this episode we begin by addressing why we nearly didn't make it to episode 2 and what is Jess's go to carpool Karaoke song. Bex shares an exciting life update which could see Jess running the show solo for a while! We also have a board discussion on motivation where we share a real insight into what makes us tick..... and it may not be quite what you would expect. Alongside that we hear from our amazing listeners who share their experiences of motivation and what keeps them moving forwards.

00:00 - Whats been happening

06:19 - Exploring motivation in endurance sports

24:22 - Listener insights on motivation

34:26 - Gaining perspective on training

37:47 - Dealing with setbacks and injuries

41:11 - Self confidence and consistency in performance

43:07 - Inspiration from late starters in running

46:27 - Managing motivation and avoiding overtraining

50:18 - Learning from mistakes in racing

58:00 - Role of motivation vs dedication

Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb

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In this episode we welcome Yorkshires finest.... Jess Learmonth to the pod! We settle Jess's nerves on becoming the new co-host on Miles from Ordinary. We delve into everything from her first race of the season at T100 Singapore to chatting about listener race experiences and we finish off with listener questions on coaches corner.

00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and Co-Host dynamics

02:56 - First race experiences and challenges 

08:46 - Setting expectations for races 

17:37 - Personal triathlon stories and memories

24:01 - Nostalgic reflections and past experiences

24:10 - Baptism of fire: First race experiences 

27:04 - Overcoming challenges in triathlon 

28:00 - Managing race day anxiety and preparation 

30:18 - Importance of visualisation in racing 

33:57 - Dealing with race day surprises 

46:26 - Listener Experiences: learning from first races

48:10 - Preparing for cold water challenges

41:10 - Navigating cold water challenges 

45:50 - Weather and its impact on training 

57:52 - Racing stories and mishaps 

51:00 - Jess’s nutritional strategy 

56:22 - Balancing triathlon and life

1:00:41 - The future of triathlon in the Olympics 

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In this episode we are joined by Performance nutritionist George Robinson. We delve deep into the issues of gastric distress when running and look at how to prevent and avoid the need to poo plaguing your every run.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Gastric Distress in Running

02:08 - Understanding the Physical Mechanisms

06:34 - The Impact of Training Intensity

10:52 - Post-Run Nutrition and Recovery

13:40 - Strategies for Managing Gastric Issues

16:02 - Caffeine and Its Effects on Performance

22:31 - Dietary Considerations for Athletes

25:12 - Long-Term Solutions vs. Quick Fixes

28:04 - Navigating Nutritional Challenges

34:04 - Understanding the Role of Nutritionists and Dietitians

40:20 - The Psychological Impact of Nutrition on Performance

48:54 - Finding the Right Nutritionist for You

Links

British Dietitian register: https://www.bda.uk.com/find-a-dietitian.html

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

Bex's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/

Fresh fruit flapjack recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ceTLZtzPEBjRZ4aeR-4poL6BpwA-qNbb/view?usp=sharing

Rice pudding recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rmqe3uDdM5QlMSS7HcGiOc9m6AsKycNf/view?usp=sharing

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In this episode are super excited to welcome our first guest onto the podcast! Non other than the winner of the 2025 Montane Spine race, the vicar at our wedding...... the incredible Lucy Gossage!

Within our catching up we speak through

• The various reasons why she decided to return to the spine
• The strategy and value of being able to build on the knowledge from the previous year
• What she ate, when she slept
• Camaraderie within the women's field
• Making friends within the race...... most notably Tim!

After finishing our chat we decided that it would be rude not to get Tim on to share his version of events. After attempting the spine twice previously and failing each time, it was a case of 3rd time lucky for Tim. We discuss with him

• Learning from previous failings
• How he prepared for this years race
• What he ate
• And most critically...... how be coped with the Duracell bunny herself, Goss!

We hope you enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our time over Xmas and what will be the key to unlocking Nikki's swimming in 2025!

From there we bring you the listeners into our World 70.3 Champs debrief. Although a few weeks have past since the race, we haven't as yet managed to sit down and discuss the race so we figured the pod would be the perfect place to do it!

After chatting all things racing we go through out honeymoon activities and share what it was like to explore North Island with the worst flu ever! Sun and snot what more could you want from your honeymoon!

And to finish off we answer listener questions on coaches corner where we discuss

• How do athletes and coaches choose to work together?
• How we set training sessions and what testing we use
• Advise how to balance training load when starting a new job

Bring on 2025! Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Trail running in the dark, bike routes that don't quite go to plan and Bex manages to hit the deck running on her first week in NZ!

From there we delve into detail around

• How to manage training around an injury.
• We specifically look at how to get the right diagnosis and the importance of this.
• How to modify your training and then critically how to introduce full training again.
• Nikki reflects on injuries shes sustained over her career and what she's learnt along the way.

And to finish we tackle the very relatable question of

• How to build confidence swimming in open water.
• Nikki then answers a question around the number of pro races and how this can impact the demands on pro athletes and race frequency.
• And then most importantly we give a 'sweet / lolly' update from Nikki's in-depth sampling!

Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Gym mishaps, cycling the length of NZ, training made better with friends and more toilet chat from Goss the Chopper!

From there we explore we delve into detail around the key principles that underpin a great training plan. We discuss how the fundamental parts of writing and executing your own training plan leading up to a key race.

And to finish we tackle the very relatable question of how to balance intensity and technique in the pool alongside how to decide what bike to use on certain courses.

Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

Bex's Insta https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. First triathlon errors, dicky tummies, wetsuit malfunctions and bike mechanic errors!

From there we explore Nikki's racing mindset, what she thinks about in the weeks leading into a big race. How she calms her nerves and manages the uncertainty of racing and much more.

And to finish we tackle the very relatable question of solving the Ironman racing puzzle when it comes to nutrition, pacing and injury management.

Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

Bex's Insta https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/

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