Karl Alexander is one of the UK’s top age group triathletes. He is a 2-time winner of Outlaw Half and is also a brand ambassador for the very popular Erdinger Triathlon Team.
If you have ever raced any of the Outlaw events, or an event supported by Erdinger, then it's likely that Karl will have served you with a post race recovery Erdinger.  In this episode we discuss:
Dealing with an injury that stops you from being a triathlete
When an injury lay off can be a blessing
How Kona ambitions were put on hold because of family priorities
Karl’s thoughts about being a brand ambassador
Understanding your body and longevity in the sport
Serving beer on Saturday and racing on Sunday
You can follow Karl on Instagram at Karl.alexander1, or on Twitter @karlralexander.  Karl doesn’t have his own website but you can read all about his adventures on Tri247.com.
For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.

Karl Alexander is one of the UK’s top age group triathletes. He is a 2-time winner of Outlaw Half and is also a brand ambassador for the very popular Erdinger Triathlon Team. If you have ever raced any of the Outlaw events, or an event supported by Erdinger, then it's likely that Karl will have served you with a post race recovery Erdinger. In this episode we discuss: Dealing with an injury that stops you from being a triathlete When an injury lay off can be a blessing How Kona ambitions were put on hold because of family priorities Karl’s thoughts about being a brand ambassador Understanding your body and longevity in the sport Serving beer on Saturday and racing on Sunday You can follow Karl on Instagram at Karl.alexander1, or on Twitter @karlralexander. Karl doesn’t have his own website but you can read all about his adventures on Tri247.com. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.

Karl Alexander is one of the UK’s top age group triathletes. He is a 2-time winner of Outlaw Half and is also a brand ambassador for the very popular Erdinger Triathlon Team.
If you have ever raced any of the Outlaw events, or an event supported by Erdinger, then it's likely that Karl will have served you with a post race recovery Erdinger.&nbsp; In this episode we discuss:
Dealing with an injury that stops you from being a triathlete
When an injury lay off can be a blessing
How Kona ambitions were put on hold because of family priorities
Karl’s thoughts about being a brand ambassador
Understanding your body and longevity in the sport
Serving beer on Saturday and racing on Sunday
You can follow Karl on&nbsp;Instagram at Karl.alexander1, or on&nbsp;Twitter @karlralexander.&nbsp;&nbsp;Karl doesn’t have his own website but you can read all about his adventures on Tri247.com.
For more information please go to&nbsp;www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com,&nbsp;or&nbsp;www.TheTriathlonCoach.com,&nbsp;or email&nbsp;Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.

Simon Ward and Karl Alexander

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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