The Triathlon Brick Session

Mark chats about resilience (lack of it) with Rebekah Wanic and Nina Powell about how out of fashion resilience has become. Please read their article here https://www.spiked-online.com/2021/08/09/simone-biles-and-the-problem-with-self-care/

We discuss why hardship and disappointment/losing is actually good for you, and that quitting sometimes isn't an option.

You can donate to the swim here:

https://www.migranodearena.org/en/cause/cabrera-crossing-swim-for-project-stellaris

Link to the Vercorsman

http://vercorsman.com/

Today Mark chat to Andrew Horsfall - Turner who has just smashed the Outlaw full distance record (8.26) and Chantel Cummings who was 3rd female Pro at Ironman Bolton. She secured a Kona slot at this race. Andrew has also qualified for Kona as an AG athletes, but will be racing Pro as of next year.

Chantel and Andrew discuss their own races, the Jan Frodeno Worlds fastest time, the sub 7 attempt, and the male Olympic race in Tokyo. Plus lots more.

Chantal Cummings Social media links

https://www.instagram.com/chantalc13/
https://www.facebook.com/chantalcummings13/


Andy Horsfall-Turner. Social media links

instagram: andrew_h_t
twitter: andrewht1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKyWngiGsYkD4e1IMA1LKA

Mark chats to two sports scientist Tommy Lundberg and Kerry McGawley who both specialise in sprits performance at the highest level. Tommy is a Lecturer at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. and Kerry is an Associate Professor (Reader) at Mid Sweden University and Senior Researcher at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre.

Todays subject questions how fair is the inclusion of biological male athletes competing against biological females unfair? Do transgender female athletes have an unfair advantage even with testosterone interventions?

Useful links:

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01389-3

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/mar/30/trans-women-in-english-rugby-could-face-height-and-weight-safety-checks

Caroline's link for 'save the med" shark reintroduction. Donations here https://www.migranodearena.org/en/cause/cabrera-crossing-swim-for-project-stellaris

Sam Dickinson is maturing as a world class triathlete and like Alex Yee Mark believes he's an athlete who will be dominating things in the future.

Sam chats candidly throughout this interview including his thoughts on the Alistair Brownlee DQ. He also discusses the team tactics for the WTS Leeds race, and why he chose to have a little stab during the end of the bike leg at Leeds.


Enjoy.

Mark chats to Emma Bilham and Tom Davis about their latest race (Spanish long course Championships) and their personal views about the current PTO points system. Also a bit of banta as per usual...

Webinar 15 June 1800hrs - email [email protected]

Today I have Phil Burt an experienced physiotherapist and bike fitter, Burt has spent 12 years as the Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling, as well as 5 years as Consultant Physiotherapist at Team Sky.

After a long career supporting the world’s best at three Olympic Games and seven Tour de Frances, Burt is now concentrating on using his expertise to help cyclists at all levels to improve their health, comfort and performance.

When we get together we just chat anything cycling, but toady we discuss the TT warm up and how to develop confidence. Plus lots more...

https://www.philburtinnovation.co.uk/

https://www.mallorca140-6triathlon.com/the-event

A packed show full of race reports, listeners questions with Heather and Mark discussing what constitutes professional/sporting conduct and the latest monitoring devices and sports services. And much,much more. Enjoy!

This time Caroline chats to Dr Kisten who specialises in chronic symptoms associated with diet and endurance training. An interesting insight into spotting the signs and symptoms that
can be linked to over training and how to combat it.

140.6 triathlon details https://www.mallorca140-6triathlon.com/the-event

Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/checkout?ru=undefined

Tim hemming tries to persuade Mark that the current indoor Super League format is still racing, Mark is not convinced. To add balance to the discussion Tim and Mark are joined by Pro triathlete George Goodwin who actually raced in the London aquatic centre.

Enjoy!

Mark, Heather and Emma just catch up to discuss Emma's recent victory in South Africa. She also discusses her new sponsors and coach, and helps Mark and Heather answer a couple of listener questions.

Another relaxed, fun show for you to enjoy...