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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 Jul 24, 2019
Wednesday Jul 24, 2019
This week is our 100th episode and firstly I would like to say thanks to all of our listeners who come back week after week. I really appreciate your support!
Second, this podcast would not be possible without my assistant Beth who just makes things happen, and our production guy Sam who edits the show each week and manages to put the pieces together when we have technical issues. We have had more than you might imagine but Sam is so good I’m sure you have never noticed.
To celebrate Episode 100 I have invited back our most popular guest so far, Dr Phil Maffetone. In this show Phil answers your questions, including:
- A recap on how to determine your true MAF heart rate
- The relationship between MAF HR, aerobic threshold, maximal fat oxidation and why MAF is actually better and more reliable than expensive and time consuming lab tests
- How heat can affect performance, and how to adjust accordingly
- Why it’s ok to consume sugars from natural sources like honey and berries, and how the body treats them differently to refined sugars
- Dr Maffetone's simple prescription for a disease free life of optimal performance
- Why Phil loves fartlek training for intensity
- What you must do if MAF isn’t working for you
In this episode we also discussed the following items/links:
2 week test to determine carbohydrate intolerance
The Overfat Pandemic why athletes who do lots of training may still look fat
You can find Dr Phil Maffetone at various social media sites including:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philip.maffetone
Twitter @DrPhilMaffetone
To find out more about Simon’s coaching please visit his website here.
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For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
3 years ago
great podcast
5 years ago
Excellent podcast full of very useful information
6 years ago
awesome
6 years ago
I’ve been interested in starting MAF training and this podcast has really helped with that decision. Thank you
6 years ago
great pod cast
6 years ago
Excellent! loaded with life changing info. Should be on the syllabus of every school IMO. Thanks Simon.
6 years ago
great show Simon