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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.
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Wednesday Mar 18, 2026
Why training more isn’t always the answer
Most endurance athletes assume that getting better simply means doing more training. More miles. More hours. More big sessions. But after decades of coaching and competing, Simon argues that the athletes who achieve the best long-term results are rarely the ones doing the most volume. They are the ones who train consistently without breaking down. In this episode Simon and Beth explore the idea of durability versus volume, why chasing big sessions can backfire, and how athletes can build the resilience needed to train consistently for years rather than weeks.
5 Talking Points
1. The volume trap
Many endurance athletes believe more training automatically leads to better results.
2. What durability really means
Durability is the ability to train consistently without injury, illness or burnout.
3. The foundations of durable training
Sleep, strength, mobility, nutrition and sensible training loads allow athletes to absorb training and recover.
4. Why hero sessions backfire
Big one-off workouts often look impressive but can disrupt consistency if they leave you exhausted or injured.
5. Consistency beats intensity
The athletes who improve the most are usually the ones who train steadily week after week.
3 Takeaways
• Consistency beats volume when it comes to long-term endurance performance.
• Durable athletes prioritise recovery, strength, sleep and sensible training loads.
• Ask yourself before a big session: will this make me more durable or less durable?
Quote from the Episode
“Fitness might come from a few big weeks of training. Real performance comes from years of consistent work.”
Stay strong. Stay curious. Stay Battle Ready.
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