Join Simon Ward as he speaks with his good friend and former pro-triathlete Andy Blow.  Andy has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and in this episode, they’ll be discussing the role that hydration plays in sport.  
How much does Andy expect his weight to differ on race morning, and why? 
When can drinking on a pre-arranged schedule be a bad idea for long distances, versus listening to your body and drinking based on thirst? 
What can you do in training to prepare for your race day hydration needs? 
If you have your hydration right, how many times should you be peeing during a full distance race?  
Does Andy pee on his bike during a race?  Does Simon? 
For more information on Andy, go to https://www.precisionhydration.com/ 
For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Join Simon Ward as he speaks with his good friend and former pro-triathlete Andy Blow. Andy has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and in this episode, they’ll be discussing the role that hydration plays in sport. How much does Andy expect his weight to differ on race morning, and why? When can drinking on a pre-arranged schedule be a bad idea for long distances, versus listening to your body and drinking based on thirst? What can you do in training to prepare for your race day hydration needs? If you have your hydration right, how many times should you be peeing during a full distance race? Does Andy pee on his bike during a race? Does Simon? For more information on Andy, go to https://www.precisionhydration.com/ For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Join Simon Ward as he speaks with&nbsp;his&nbsp;good friend&nbsp;and&nbsp;former&nbsp;pro-triathlete&nbsp;Andy Blow.&nbsp; Andy has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science&nbsp;and&nbsp;in this episode,&nbsp;they’ll be&nbsp;discussing&nbsp;the role that hydration plays in sport.&nbsp;&nbsp;
How much does Andy expect his weight to differ on race morning, and why?&nbsp;
When can&nbsp;drinking on a pre-arranged schedule&nbsp;be&nbsp;a bad idea for long distances, versus listening to your body and drinking based on thirst?&nbsp;
What can you do in training to prepare for your race day hydration needs?&nbsp;
If you have your hydration right, how many times should you be peeing during a full distance race?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Does Andy pee on his bike during a race?&nbsp; Does Simon?&nbsp;
For more information on Andy, go to&nbsp;https://www.precisionhydration.com/&nbsp;
For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to&nbsp;www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email&nbsp;Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Simon Ward and Andy Blow

The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.
Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable.
Expect conversations with world-class coaches, scientists, and everyday warriors - those who walk the path of longevity and high performance - sharing wisdom, tactics, and stories from the front line of endurance.
👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society -  where strength is forged, and rust never wins.

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The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade. Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable. Expect conversations with world-class coaches, scientists, and everyday warriors - those who walk the path of longevity and high performance - sharing wisdom, tactics, and stories from the front line of endurance. 👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society - where strength is forged, and rust never wins.

The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.
Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable.
Expect conversations with world-class coaches, scientists, and everyday warriors - those who walk the path of longevity and high performance - sharing wisdom, tactics, and stories from the front line of endurance.
👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society - &nbsp;where strength is forged, and rust never wins.

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