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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.
👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society - where strength is forged, and rust never wins.
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Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Simon Ward and Matt Bottrill part 1
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Wednesday Apr 18, 2018
Matt Bottrill part 1 of 2 - Bike aerodynamics
Matt Bottrill is currently one of the hottest cycle coaches around, working with some of our best known long distance triathletes including Lucy Charles, Tim Don, Suzie Cheetham, Rachel Joyce and Will Clarke.
During this conversation Matt and Simon discuss the crucial role of aerodynamics in helping you to achieve your best bike performance. You will discover:
- The two biggest elements that Matt thinks are missing from the bike performances of even the elite triathletes
- The optimal amount of time you should be spending in the aero position in your bike workouts
- The real aero differences between the top triathlon bikes
- Why it's not all about power
- Matt’s thoughts on THE best bike position
To book a session with Matt Bottrill or receive his weekly newsletter please visit www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com. You can also follow Matt on Twitter @BottrillMatthew.
For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.
7 years ago
interesting podcast. Don't need to spend lots of cash to improve speed and save energy