Mark catches up with PTO ranked top 10 in the World - Emma Pallant Brown. We discuss her chances at the World 70.3 Champs, and who will be there and who will decide to focus on Kona instead. Emma also gives her thoughts on how she felt with not being selected for the PTO Collins Cup after clearly showing she was ranked above other athletes.

We also have two race reports from the Alpe d'huez triathlon and Wales Ironman from Ian Wright and Gaz Hughes. Enjoy!

Today's episode has one race report from Nick Esser (Aqua bike at Samorin) and a Canadian listener (Christian Lee) giving their feedback and viewing experience regarding the Collins cup. They both bring up some very good points about the PTO's coverage and race experience.

Mark's guest is Triathlon Royalty Dr Lucy Gossage. Mark ad Lucy put the world to rights, discussing the NHS, the PTO, lifestyle choices, mini adventures, and why she chose to go part-time as an oncology Doctor post covid. This is a good one - enjoy!

Lucy details and links

www.lucygossage.com
www.5kyourway.org
www.movecharity.org
https://themoveagainstcancerpodcast.transistor.fm/5 (this is the episode I talked about)

Mark and Caroline have a quick update from this week's racing including Ali Brownlee's record time at IM Kalmar. Mark chats with Sam Dickinson about his Commonwealth racing, but specifically about team orders and how that influences his racing at championship races.

After some wait Mark chats to his wife Caroline who raced the Norseman in some of the worst weather conditions to date. The conversation highlights some of the logistical and support crew commitments needed to have a successful race. Mark then catches up with Tim Heming again, they discuss the PTO/Colins cup, Emma Pallant not being selected for Team Europe, and much, much more. Enjoy!

Help fund education for two children in Nepal

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepal

In today's show Mark describes his race experience at the ROC England triathlon, a race that includes 2 bike sections and a run up the highest mountain in England. We also have two excellent race reports from Kerry and Richard (Outlaw and Eastbourne middle distance).

Mark chats with professional BMC triathlete Chelsea Sodaro who posted one of the fastest IM debut times to date at IM Hamburg a few weeks ago. Enjoy!

Mark chats with the Celtman Champions Ross Creber & Eilidh Prise. Mark also raced the Celman so you'll get to hear his personal account along with the 2022 Champions. This year was especially brutal due to very high winds and rain, but the race still went ahead using the lower run route.

Tim discusses his time on the ground at the sub7/8 attempt in Germany. Mark also catches up with Daniel Plews in todays interview. A great discussion about all things triathlon, including what it takes to win Kona and why he thinks amateur triathletes do so well in the professional game once they've stepped up.

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to discuss all the race results and of course the World Champs in St George.

Also a bonus interview with Gerrard Greene who is a pelvic health specialist. Gerrard discusses in detail some of the lesser know injuries some male cyclists and triathletes may be experiencing.

Xtri experience camp link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/

Go fund me Nepal school children link here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepal

Daniel Plus link here https://www.endureiq.com/blog/carbohydrate-nutrition-an-update-on-hydrogels-in-race-carbohydrate-dosing

Caroline takes the role of interviewer today. She chats to Dr Kirsten (previous guest on the show) specifically about why we should avoid trying to lose weight during big training blocks and running up to a big race.

Mark catches up with Brad Culp to discuss the World Champs. Mark also explains why he pulled out of the Himalayan Xtri event. He also goes on a bit of a rant about the PTO using Bret Sutton for a media post via insta.