Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast

Simon Ward and Tom Hughes

Join Coach Simon Ward as he speaks with Dr. Tom Hughes regarding a low carb/high fat approach to fueling your body.

They discuss a range of different topics and Tom shares his thoughts on

 

1. Carbohydrates and your daily calorie intake
2. Why you should consider switching out processed carbs from your diet
3. Why nutrient dense foods make more sense than calories dense options
4. How your daily habits can improve your nutrition
5. The benefits of occasional workouts in a low energy state

For more information please go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.

To find out more about Dr Tom Hughes visit his website https://www.trimechanics.co.uk/

 

Simon Ward and Stuart Anderson

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Stuart Anderson from Team Freespeed.  Stuart has qualified for Kona on every qualifying race that he’s done.

• What factors does he consider when selecting his races? 
• With a busy job and personal life, how does he maintain balance in life? 
• How many hours of training does he do each week? 
• How does he stay injury free? 
• What does resilience mean to him when it comes to triathlon? 

 For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  You can follow Stuart’s adventures on Twitter @Stu_ando. 

Simon Ward and Jeremy Lazarus

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with long-time friend Jeremy Lazarus regarding how our mind can affect performance.  Jeremy is an Executive Coach, a Certified Master Trainer of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) in business and sport, and an author of 4 best selling books. 

• When working with an athlete who has a set endurance goal, but a less than ideal amount of time to train, what would he recommend? 
• What factors could an athlete consider when determining what is feasible in terms of their goal and their available time to train? 
• How can seeing ourselves through someone else’s eyes be beneficial? 
• What are some of the benefits of positive, useful self-talk and positive imagery? 

 For more information on Jeremy, go to www.TheLazarus.com.  For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  

Simon Ward and David Tilbury-Davis

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with an old friend, David Tilbury-Davis, originally from the UK and now based in Texas.  David is a Performance Coach, working with athletes interested in racing professionally and winning their age group. 

• What is “evidence based coaching”, and how can it benefit each individual athlete? 
• Does he think Kona could be won on 20 hours/week training? 
• What are his thoughts on “minimum effective dose” in training? 
• What advice would he give to self-coached age group athletes? 

For more information, you can find David on Twitter @TilburyDavis. 

For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  

Simon Ward and Simon Butterworth

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with a longtime friend, 11-times Kona qualifier, and 2017 Kona AG winner, Simon Butterworth.   

• How does he maintain his unending enthusiasm for triathlon? 
• What sorts of things does he integrate into his routine to avoid injury and maintain fitness? 
• What tips does he have for anyone aspiring for a lifelong pursuit of triathlon? 

For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.   

Simon Ward and Dan Plews

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Dr. Dan Plews and Professor Paul Larson, both experts in heart rate variability (HRV). 

• What is HRV? 
• How can HRV be used as a tool for triathletes? 
• What are the simplest ways people can get started measuring their own? 
• What other metrics are used with HRV, and what decisions can be made based on this? 

 For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  To learn more about Plews and Prof, please visit them at www.plewsandprof.com.     

Simon Ward and Nick Littlehales

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Elite Sports Sleep Coach Nick Littlehales about the importance of sleep. 

• When our schedules prevent us from getting an 8-hour block of sleep at night, what can we do to still get maximum sleep benefit? 
• Under what circumstances would you want to go to bed one hour later? 
• What is pre-sleep and post-sleep mode? 
• What is a better investment in your sleep than investing in a new mattress? 

 For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  You can find out more about Nick at www.SportSleepCoach.com, or you can check out Nick’s book “Sleep, the Myth of 8 Hours, the Power of Naps . . and the New Plan to Recharge Your Body and Mind”. 

Simon Ward and Kes Aleknavicius

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Kes, who just completed his 38th Ironman and still has unquenchable excitement for the sport.

• How has he maintained his motivation and enthusiasm over so many years?
• What benefits has he found from consistency in training sessions? 
• How does he avoid beating himself up over race results? 
• What one race would he recommend over all others, and why? 
• What’s the one piece of advice he’d give to any newcomer to the sport? 

 For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  

Simon Ward and Andy Blow

Join Simon Ward as he speaks with his good friend and former pro-triathlete Andy Blow.  Andy has a degree in Sports and Exercise Science and in this episode, they’ll be discussing the role that hydration plays in sport.  

• How much does Andy expect his weight to differ on race morning, and why? 
• When can drinking on a pre-arranged schedule be a bad idea for long distances, versus listening to your body and drinking based on thirst? 
• What can you do in training to prepare for your race day hydration needs? 
• If you have your hydration right, how many times should you be peeing during a full distance race?  
• Does Andy pee on his bike during a race?  Does Simon? 

For more information on Andy, go to https://www.precisionhydration.com/ 

For more information on Simon, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  

Simon Ward and Rob Fearn

Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Dr. Rob Fearn, a Gastroenterologist in London.  In the last 5 years, Rob has seen many more endurance athletes experiencing GI problems connected to their nutrition and competition. 

•  What are the most common problems that he’s seen, and are there common causes? 
• What part does heat exposure play in GI issues? 
• While we can’t change the climate or duration of the race, what factors can we control to help minimize or avoid issues? 
• What supplements would be recommended? 

For more information, or to receive your special gift of Simon’s best training strategies, go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.  If you have further questions on this topic, you can email Dr. Fearn at RobertFearn@yahoo.co.uk.