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The High Performance Human Podcast is where triathletes and endurance athletes learn how to train smarter, live healthier, and stay fit for life’s big adventures.
Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode dives into the pillars of performance — training, nutrition, sleep, mindset, and recovery — with a special focus on athletes in their 40s, 50s and beyond.
Whether you’re chasing PBs, lining up for your first Ironman, or simply determined to stay active and strong as you age, this show will help you stay Battle Ready, all year round.
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Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
Wednesday Sep 05, 2018
If you have ever raced an Ironman then I’m pretty certain that the ONE phrase you wanted to hear as you crossed that finish line was, ‘You are an IRONMAN!”
My guest today is Mike Reilly, the man who came up with that phrase and who is known as “The Voice of Ironman”. In this conversation not only will Mike share some amazing insights on his role as the man who calls you across the line, on top of that you’ll be able to feel the passion and enthusiasm that he has not only for the sport but also the competitors who clearly make his day. Please listen and enjoy this conversation as Mike and I chat about:
- Mike’s first ever Kona gig in 1989 and how he thought it couldn’t get much better
- Why Dave Scott and Mark Allen are responsible for Mike never racing an Ironman
- The special phone calls he makes if he misses calling someone’s name at an Ironman
- Why announcing is like having a 1-1 conversation with every single athlete
- How he maintains his energy from 4am right through to midnight
- Why Mike never gives any predictions ahead of races
- Getting emotional at the finish line
- His 3 simple goals for every single race he announces
To find out more about Mike Reilly, please visit his website at mikereilly.net.
For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.
6 years ago
Great podcast. Thank you! So true that the commentator is the one who introduces the athlete to their true self! Very true for me.