The #SVT Podcast

The #SVT Podcast

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The #SVT Podcast episodes

  • 46. November 2025 | The one with Abbie Evans

    We're back, and we're joined by club member Abbie Evans, hot off the back of the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Marbella. We discuss everything from growing up playing hockey, how she got into Triathlon (blame Sam), what it's like to have a legend as a father and go through her race history. We discuss her races in Swansea 70.3, Ironman Wales and the Ironman World champs in Nice and Marbella. We also have a chat about the new slot allocation system, which is a hot topic at the moment. It was a pleasure to have Abbie on. If you want to be our next guest, get in touch.

    1 hr 23 min
  • 45. September 2025 | The one where we have a catchup with Fordy.

    In this episode, we are joined by local legend, Nathan Ford. Nath was last on the podcast in January 2022, and he provides an update on the progress of his rehab. We also discuss his recent Instagram posts, men's mental health and how he uses it to help with his recovery.

    We also go through his amazing triathlon career and race results and the good days of training in Cycle Specific. The boys discuss everything Ironman Wales, where Nath provides some great tips for Race day.

    We finish by asking some questions that were sent in on Instagram.


    Thank you to Nathan for agreeing to come on again. We loved recording this one and hope we can get Nath on more regular.

    1 hr 46 min
  • 44. March 2025 | The one with the Queen of Triathlon

    In this episode Marc and Dan are joined by the Queen of Triathlon in South Wales, Jayne Arnold. They discuss Jayne's love of the sport and the people in it, how she started in triathlon, how many races and Ironmans she and husband Paul have done and how much it cost! They discuss several topics and Jayne answers some questions sent in by members. We're also joined by Paul at the end when he complains he had to turn the heating on for the boys.

    Wanted to thank them both for coming on the Podcast. They are both well-loved and a credit to the sport of triathlon.

    1 hr 25 min
  • 43. Feb 2025 | The one with 2 very special guests Mike and Caroline

    In this episode, Marc and Dan are back (again!) for more SVT club chat. It's a new season with new members and new club sessions. The boys discuss the clubs new kit along with a host of other triathlon chat. Dan is back training and still playing golf. And is Craig Burrows the Welsh Matt Botterill?


    We're also joined by 2 very special guests, Mike Thomas and Caroline Nicholas-Thomas. Mike has an absolutely mind-blowing challenge coming up. We also pay tribute to Nicky and hear all about the 4N;cky Foundation in his honour and what the foundation is doing by raising awareness about Mental Health. Make sure to listen right to the very end where we play a track Nicky played the drums on.


    If you want to hear more about the foundation please visit them on Facebook or their website https://www.the4nickyfoundation.com/


    You can donate to Mike's challenge here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/michael-thomas-995?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Yimbyprojectpage&utm_content=michael-thomas-995&utm_campaign=projectpage-share-owner&utm_term=QVgXAGmzk&fbclid=IwY2xjawIVx4ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbwc31LtZucWAddgdH-M0O3oiYfBcpXjdFdtJVLs2jUDh1vA9tm8IjXj2g_aem_WfHQ6T-zulxUrVVwcpz8EQ

    1 hr 56 min
  • 42. The one with Dicky and the Chuckle Brothers

    We're back! In this episode, we update you on everything that happened since the last podcast in May. Club updates and the boys recap Ironman Swansea 70.3 and Ironman Wales. At the end of the podcast, Marc is joined by 3 club mates, Dicky Pelta, Marc Baker and Michael Horsfall-Chapman who completed their first Ironman Wales and we recap how they got on.

    2 hr 7 min
  • 41. May 2024 | The one with the London Marathon

    In this episode we talk all things London Marathon with our absolute champion Emily Marchant and ask her about her training, mantras, and the big days. We also spoke to housewives fourth favourite Marc Barrow about his London experience.

    This isn’t the best SVT club update but find all that info in the SVT CLUB info page or ask in the chats!

    Full disclaimer: there’s a screech at the end of this one!

    1 hr 16 min
  • 40. April 2024 | The one with Porthcawl Tri

    The lads are back with another episode of the SVT Podcast. In this episode the boys discuss the recent PTO and Ironman results, discuss the Swansea Sports Awards (We won!), how many watts you can save but not wearing the GB AG tri suit, wetsuit talk and an interview with the guys running Porthcawl Tri to discuss the amazing Zwift races between our clubs.

    1 hr 26 min
  • 39. March 2024 | The one with the new female cohost and a special guest

    In this episode, we catch up with the best podcast team this month and meet our new co-host Rachael Draisey as Hannah the Hoff is too busy pushing sleds and squatting medicine balls in prep for Paris Hyrox. We go through the basics of the club, catch up with Josh Wallace for all things swimming and talk to Rachael about her upcoming season. Special guest Delilah pitches in her view of triathlon throughout the episode.

    57 min
  • 37. November 2023 | The one with the CEO of Welsh Triathlon

    In this episode, Marc and Dan are joined by Cath Roberts, the CEO of Welsh Triathlon. We ask Cath a number of questions raised by our members and other athletes in Wales. It's great to hear about her vision for Triathon in Wales going forward and we are really excited to be part of it.

    We also get to hear all about Dan's epic NYC marathon along with the normal SVT club news.

    P.S. buy your Christmas Party tickets.

    P.P.S buy your Christmas Party tickets.

    P.P.P.S buy your Christmas Party tickets.

    You get the rest......

    1 hr 32 min
  • 36. Barcelona Ironman, Marrakesh Marathons and new head coach reveal

    Tune in to listen to the Ironman Barcelona highlight for Pip and Emily who take on their first Ironman ever bringing you all the best and worst bits. We also spoke to Andrea on her back-to-back marathon in Marrakesh last week who brings in all hints and tips for running in heat and trip breakdown of her impressive weekend

    1 hr 24 min

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A podcast for Swansea Vale Tri Club members to stay up to date with current affairs.