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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 Aug 08, 2018
Wednesday Aug 08, 2018
This week's SWATcast guest is another of Simon’s triathlon buddies from the 80’s. You may not have heard of him but Simon Blackburn has been involved in some pretty significant triathlon history in the UK, and recently he has embarked on another ground breaking venture which is sure to have an impact on the future delivery of triathlon events in Great Britain and beyond.
Simon and Simon start off by reminiscing about the good old days of triathlon and some of the great names that they both know. Shortly after that the conversation turns to other matters including:
- Being one of the original founders of High 5 nutrition
- Introducing Ironman to the UK market with the first Ironman UK in 2001
- Sponsoring Luc van Lierde, the course record holder in Kona for many years
- Qualifying for Kona at Roth (the original Ironman Germany) back in the early 90’s
- Triathlon racing on the A1
- Commentating from a steamed up car in the middle of a soggy field
- Simon's quest to banish the goody bag and single use plastic from races
To find out more about Simon Blackburn and his latest triathlon project visit RacePerk.com.
For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com.
7 years ago
love the podcasts. thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge.