Tim Hemming gives his thoughts surrounding the difficult GB selection proccess for Paris, especially after the super series race in Poland at the weekend.  Speaking of which - Sam Dickinson sends in a race report detailing his experience and thoughts on possibly being selected for Paris. 

Plus race reports and prize winners sending in their audio files.  

Marks Guest is Ben Goodfellow who recently came 4th (elite male) at IM Lanzarote last week.

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Mark catches up with Pro triathlete James Teagle who recently raced the Mallorca 70.3.  James stayed with Mark for a week building up to the race (short documentry cooming soon) in Mallorca. Mark gets a great insight on how an athlete at this level prepares for such an improtant race. 

Precision Fuel and Hydration boss Andy Blow come on to quickly chat with mark about thier announcement as the European hydration provider for Ironman.  Andy also discusses in detail the furure of the company and how his focus is to try and creat a more environmentally and sustainable business for teh future. Enjoy!

A massive show today with thoughts from elite triathlete Sam Wordley regarding the T100 series race in Singapore. 

We have a race report from Harriet Henderson who particiapted in the Portocolom 111km triathlon event in Mallorca, Spain. 

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to quickly discuss the race from Sigapore and wether things are improviing? Is it really an event that is attracting a world class field? If so why are wild cards doing so well? 

The main interveiw is with Owen Vermeulen (pro gravel rider and former heroin addict).  Listen to this very candid conversation about drug addiction, and how cycling changed things for the better. 

While out in Colombia Mark and Caroline stuck around to experience the Sgrail gravel triathlon with Jan Frodeno.  Will gravel triathlon be as popular as gravel cycling?

Caroline Livesey is the co-host today with Mark. In this episode they discuss what it's like to ride the longest payed cycle road in the world. The Alto el Sifon


Alto el Sifon from Padilla. Finish Laguna Negro cafe. (finish point 4036m altitude)
93km, 4150m altitude at highest summit, 3520m gained. 


This was the previous climb:
Alto de Letras.
From Mariquita. 
80km, 3690m altitude at the summit, 3220m gained in the ride. 


Caroline and Mark then go on to discuss the T100 world series that took place in Miami.  Mark doesn't hold back, so strap in and buckle up. 

In today's episode Mark finally gets David McNamee on the podcast to chat about his inclusion to race the new T100 series. To break the ice Mark starts this inteveiw with a short Scottish quiz (play at home). After 10 years in Spain has David lost some of his Scottishness?

In addition, Mark and Caroline discuss the Transcordilleras 8 stage garvel race in Colombia which they both undertook last week. Enjoy!

A packed show today with prize announcements, race reports, a quick catch up with Tim Heming where we discuss the recent PTO T100 anouncment. Mark also catches up with Will and Dave who have created My Trii Ranking. This is a new British ranking system including elites that allows you to compare and rank your Olympic and Sprint triathlon results.

Mark catches up with friend Lucy Gossage who decided she'd like to have a stab at the Winter Spine Race.

The Winter spine race is a brutal 268 miles following the beautiful Penneine Way. It's already regarded as the most difficult endurance running events in the UK.

Lucy is no stranger to suffering as she was one of the best long course triathletes in the world. Listen to the Lucy describe hitting the very limits of her endurance and resilience.

Lucy also started Move against Cancer charirty. If you'd like to donate hit the link below.

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In today’s s episode Lucy Gossage starts the show with a short message describing her reasons for entering the winter Spine race. The race is 268 miles of non stop running adventure along the Pennine way.

Mark announces the lucky winner of the Group Evolution training Camp in June. Mark also mentions all the other great prizes you could win if you become a patron of the show.

Mark's guest is Commonwealth gold medalist Jodie Stimpson who is looking at making her mark on the 70.3/middle distance triathlon circuit. Enjoy!

Something a little different to start 2024. Mark catches up with Mr Daniel Slosberg who has done some extensive reserch into the integrity and legitimacy regarding Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to the USA. Netfix recently released a film documenting this world record achievemnt.

Once Daniel started he couldn't stop, and it apears Diana has a long history of half truths and lies. You can read for yourself here https://nyadfactcheck.com/

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