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The Be Battle Ready triathlon 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.
Episodes

Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024
1 hr 31 min
Who says you can’t get stronger as you get older?
- Building grip and core strength to improve pull up strength
- Why plyometrics and mobility work are hugely important for older athletes
- Older athletes need better force production
- Let your body tell you how much recovery it needs
- The benefits of kettlebell training for female athletes
- Fitness aging and longevity: It’s all about lifestyle choices
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Mar 6, 2024
Mar 6, 2024
1 hr 56 min
- Why the McGill BIG 3 should be your core training focus
- Why you should strength train on recovery days
- Vital importance of strength training for older cyclists and triathletes
- Aging, strength training, and bone health
- Why strength training will help you recover better and improve consistency
The Man Watching, by Tim Crothers
The Language of Coaching by Nick Winkelman
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Feb 28, 2024
Feb 28, 2024
1 hr 44 min
You may have wondered about my choice of the phrase High Performance Human. It doesn’t relate to athletes who perform at the top of their age group.
- living in Switzerland and finding the perfect environment to live and train
- making a conscious decision to prioritise training and not get sucked into the corporate work trap of long working hours
- building consistency into his training
- learning from elite athletes
- the challenge of completing IM Wales 3 weeks after completing the 4000km Transcontinental Bike race.
- How to balance training around business travel
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024
1 hr 17 min
- Exercise - specifically zone 2 and HIT for females
- Nutrition - fasting, some interesting guidance around protein, and following the same diets as male partners
- Strength training - developing the right technique so you can lift heavy shit, plyometrics
- Menopause - weight gain, HRT
This is a TEDx Talk that Stacy gave on the topic of Women are NOT small men. It’s definitely worth a listen. In the show we discussed RED-S (Relative Energy in Sport).
Wild by Cheryl Strayed: From Lost to found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Inferior by Angela Saini: The true power of women and the science that shows it
The StoryTeller by Dave Grohl
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Feb 14, 2024
Feb 14, 2024
1 hr 38 min
- Northampton - That first triathlon in 1983
- Emotional - The final triathlon in 2023
- 40 years in triathlon and never injured
- Fitting training around life
- Dealing with life’s challenges - menopause, heart problems
- A lifetime of adventures - Race across America (twice), LEJOG, mountain biking in the Himalayas
- Standing on the podium as a GB age group team member
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Feb 7, 2024
Feb 7, 2024
1 hr 36 min
- Earthing - to help the body rebalance after crossing time zones
- Drinking hydrogen water to limit the impact of flying at altitude
- Finding time to workout when travelling
- The microbiome and how keeping your gut healthy has a major impact on brain health, sleep and general fitness
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Jan 31, 2024
Jan 31, 2024
1 hr 15 min
- A proactive approach to aging, staying fit, healthy and competitive
- Coaching strategies for over-50's triathletes
- HIT training - how much, how often
- Specific strength work
- Paying attention to rest and recovery
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Jan 24, 2024
Jan 24, 2024
1 hr 14 min
Today’s podcast guest is Dr Dan Plews. Dan is one of our most frequent and popular guests. He and ‘The Prof' Paul Laursen have an on going competition to be at the top of the list with most appearances on the show.
- Finding balance, and why commitment to a goal means saying NO
- Back to back training for time management
- How you can always find marginal gains
- The role of carbs in triathlon performance and why the LCHF approach works for him
- A huge surprise as Dan declares his new found love for strength training
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Jan 17, 2024
Jan 17, 2024
1 hr 20 min
- Feet, hands, and butt might be more important than fitness on a multi day ride
- Processed carbs and a lack of protein
- It's like riding in the 90’s - no Garmin, just arrows to follow
- Why it’s important to choose roommates carefully
- Beware the post-event depression
- What next?
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.

Jan 10, 2024
Jan 10, 2024
1 hr 2 min
- Managing nutrition while living in a hotel
- I’m just an average athlete!
- Can you ever get enough miles in?
- My FTP is ONLY . . will that be enough?
- Proper bike fit is essential, and for this event it's for comfort, not aerodynamics
- Mobility and strength work is critical
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE.
Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.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.