Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Dr. Rob Fearn, a Gastroenterologist in London.  In the last 5 years, Rob has seen many more endurance athletes experiencing GI problems connected to their nutrition and competition. 
 What are the most common problems that he’s seen, and are there common causes? 
What part does heat exposure play in GI issues? 
While we can’t change the climate or duration of the race, what factors can we control to help minimize or avoid issues? 
What supplements would be recommended? 
For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  If you have further questions on this topic, you can email Dr. Fearn at RobertFearn@yahoo.co.uk.

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Dr. Rob Fearn, a Gastroenterologist in London. In the last 5 years, Rob has seen many more endurance athletes experiencing GI problems connected to their nutrition and competition. What are the most common problems that he’s seen, and are there common causes? What part does heat exposure play in GI issues? While we can’t change the climate or duration of the race, what factors can we control to help minimize or avoid issues? What supplements would be recommended? For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. If you have further questions on this topic, you can email Dr. Fearn at RobertFearn@yahoo.co.uk.

Join Simon Ward&nbsp;in this episode&nbsp;as he speaks&nbsp;with&nbsp;Dr. Rob&nbsp;Fearn, a&nbsp;Gastroenterologist in London.&nbsp; In the last 5 years, Rob has seen many more endurance athletes experiencing GI problems connected to their nutrition and competition.&nbsp;
&nbsp;What&nbsp;are the most common problems that he’s seen, and are there common causes?&nbsp;
What part does heat exposure play in GI issues?&nbsp;
While we can’t change the climate or duration of the race, what factors can we control to help minimize or avoid issues?&nbsp;
What supplements would be recommended?&nbsp;
For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to&nbsp;www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email&nbsp;Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have further questions on this topic, you can email Dr.&nbsp;Fearn&nbsp;at&nbsp;RobertFearn@yahoo.co.uk.

Simon Ward and Rob Fearn

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.
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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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