
Episodes

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
From elite triathlete to CrossFit world record holder with Jess Towl
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
- Being part of the same triathlon talent ID programme as Jonny & Alistair Brownlee (3:00)
- Swimming or weightlifting - it starts with technique, technique, technique - (24:00)
- The benefits of a performance mindset when moving to a new sport (25:30)
- Different approaches to nutrition between triathlon & CrossFit (27:00)
- Owning a CrossFit world record (39:30)
- Double unders (41:00)
- To be good at CrossFit you need to be good at recovery (56:00)
- When weightlifting goes wrong - dealing with a bad shoulder injury (59:00)
- Skydiving and the Happy Hormone cocktail (1:03)
- Sleep trackers, gadgets and why you need to learn how to judge your own effort levels (1:21:00)
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Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Bike fit for older athletes: Why subtle changes might improve performance and enjoyment
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
- being aero vs comfortable (11:00)
- shorter crank lengths (12:00)
- short nose saddles (36:30)
- pedal with more float(38:30)
- why disc brakes allow you to choose fatter tyres (46:20)
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Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
How to unlock FREE running speed in just 12 weeks * Matt Pendola
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
- Connecting the dots - mobility then stability then strength (29:00)
- Building core strength to hold your posture longer (29:30)
- Getting the basics right + more consistency (1:05:00)
- The importance of a performance mindset (1:09:00)
- The 4 pillars of RunForm (1:15:00)
- Benefits of using resistance bands for your strength training (1:16:00)
- Finding time to fit in regular strength work without compromising your triathlon training (1:25:00)
- The importance of dynamic trunk control (1:30:00)
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Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Training Essentials for Ultra Running - Pt 2 with Jason Koop
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
- Giving yourself time to prepare for an event is the biggest ergogenic aid (7:30)
- How to train for an ultra if you live in the city (15:00)
- Strength training for Ultra runners - "It Depends!!” (21:00)
- Ultra running nutrition - Keep it simple and avoid energy deficiency (35:20)
- The importance of hydration especially for races at altitude (52:00)
- Walking poles, footwear choice and hydration vests (56:15)
- Mental strategies for ultra runners (1:05:15)
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If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Training Essentials for Ultra Running with Jason Koop * Part 1 of 2
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
- Rate of perceived exertion and why it's a better intensity guide in ultra running than using heart rate (9:00)
- Best practices for ultra runners (15:00)
- Running economy and why it's not as critical for ultra runners (20:00)
- Why you must include environmental and terrain specificity in your training (22:00)
- Physiological determinants of good ultra runners (40:00)
- How long should the long run be? (53:00)
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If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
A Masters World Champion shares his secrets * Dr. John Hellemans
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Dr. John Hellemans is a well know sports-medicine doctor, triathlon coach, and author based in Christchurch, New Zealand.
He has coached a large number of internationally successful triathletes, and fostered New Zealand’s global reputation in the sport. He has contributed to the wider sports community as a medical director for Triathlon New Zealand, Athletics New Zealand, and as a medical officer for a number of sports academies, training centres, and New Zealand triathlon teams competing at international events.
In addition to his coaching, John is an accomplished athlete: He was the World Masters Triathlon Champion eight times between 1994 and 2012, and an elite triathlon representative for New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in 1990.
As a person who has been around in the triathlon scene since the very start and very much engaged in the NZ endurance community, this was a really interesting conversation with Dr. Hellemans about:
- The training methodology of Arthur Lydiard (a well noted fan of polarised training)
- Basic week concept
- Strength training for endurance athletes (spoiler: he’s not a big fan!)
- Heart health for endurance athletes
- Coaching philosophies
- As a masters triathlon world champion, John also outlines how his approach to training has changed in his later years
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Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
How to go sub-8 hours for an Ironman with Sam Proctor
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
- from self confessed “average triathlete” to getting his pro license,
- the benefits of having a coach
- how Ironman racing has changed massively in the last 4-5 years
- what it feels like to join the sub 8 club
- life as a pro triathlete - teamwork and harmony
Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.
Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
How to avoid Achilles tendon injuries with Alison Rose
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
- Different types of Achilles issues
- Is Achilles pain inevitable for runners?
- Why Achilles injuries occur
- Are your carbon sole bike shoes part of the problem?
- How to reduce your risk of Achilles injury
Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.
Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
- Should older athletes still be doing HIIT work?
- Why is HIIT important for older athletes?
- Are there any forms of HIIT that older athletes should avoid?
- Is heavy strength training classed as HIIT?
- How long should each HIIT session last and how often should I be doing them?
Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.
Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Run coach Bobby McGee talks about running with power
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
"Just doing endurance work is a disaster." So says today's podcast guest, run coach Bobby McGee. I happen to agree with him. Regardless of whether you're training for triathlon or for the individual disciplines of swim, bike, run, JUST doing long, slow, distance work is not going to give you the best outcomes. I think this is even more relevant as you get older.
In this week's episode not only do Bobby and I talk about a lot of methods to develop explosive power, we also talk about using power meters for running.
Do you have a power meter on your bike? Most folks do, but even if you don't, you've probably been tempted to see what all the fuss is about. What about a power meter for running?
The Stryd (pronounced STRIDE) has been around for a few years and I've always been intrigued as to how it works and what benefits runners and triathletes will gain. Bobby and I talk about:
- The differences between using power on the bike and when running
- How you can use it to measure some very important metrics such as vertical oscillation, ground contact time and leg spring stiffness as well as the usual: Pace, running efficiency and running power output.
- Strength training for runners
- Why plyometrics might be a good addition to your training if you want to run faster
- How Stryd can help you to measure the real advantage you gain from super shoes
- Why more isn’t always better, even if you're running marathons or ultras
Watch this video to find out more about K-pump hill intervals
Read this article to find out what author Alex Hutchinson thinks about Stryd Running Power meters
If you're interested in joining a group of other runners using power meters, check out the Palladino Power Project run by Steve Palladino, which Bobby mentioned.
Also check out these offers from Bobby:
- The code to get 10% off RunFORM is HPH10. RunFORM is available at https://www.pendolaproject.com/runform
- Bobby has training plans for triathlon & running on TrainingPeaks
- Check out Run Transformation course & Magical Running psychology book at www.bobbymcgee.com.
Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.
Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life.
If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you!
Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.