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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 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.
7 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.