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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 Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Most of us define ourselves by the training plan, the race on the horizon, the number pinned to our chest. But what happens when that’s gone — through injury, retirement, or just life getting in the way?
In this episode, Simon and Beth dig into the messy subject of identity in sport:
- Are you still an athlete without an event to aim for?
- Is identity shaped by how we see ourselves, or how others see us?
- Why it’s vital to build interests beyond swim, bike, run.
- Practical ways to navigate transitions and protect your sense of self.
A conversation every athlete will face sooner or later.
Resources & Links:
Check out this blog post which explains The Change House model
- Models on managing change (including The Change House). Links in show notes.
Coming up soon:
Episodes on fasting, and why so many runners notice a decline in their 50s (and what you can do about it). If you have questions, please share them with us.
Battle Ready reminder:
WE DON'T RUST, WE RISE!
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