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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.
Episodes
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
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”.
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
Wednesday Oct 25, 2017
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.
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
Wednesday Oct 18, 2017
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.
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
Wednesday Oct 11, 2017
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.
Saturday Oct 07, 2017
Saturday Oct 07, 2017
Join Simon Ward and Tim Heming as they discuss predictions for 2017 Ironman Kona.
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Join Simon Ward in this episode as he speaks with Nigel Mitchell, a high-performance nutrition consultant. Nigel worked with British Cycling for 14 years, has been with Team Sky since their inception, worked with Bradley Wiggins, the Cannondale Pro Cycling Team, and many other individuals and groups.
Why have probiotics been shown to help with chest infections?
- Why do many athletes keep away from milk during heavy training?
- What are the most common foods we eat that can upset our gut’s balance, and what can we eat to maintain the balance?
For more information go to www.thetriathloncoach.com or email beth@thetriathloncoach.com.
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Join Coach Simon Ward as he speaks with friend and Swim Smooth founder Paul Newsome. What is CSS? How do you calculate yours? Once you know yours, what do you do with that information? For more information go to www.swimsmooth.com, www.thetriathloncoach.com,or email beth@thetriathloncoach.com.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Tuesday Sep 12, 2017
Join Tim Heming as he interviews Simon Ward in the first of a series of podcasts which Simon will be rolling out. For more information go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Thursday Sep 07, 2017
Join Simon Ward as he speaks with one of Britain’s top physio therapists, Alison Rose. For more information on Alison, please go to http://www.cspc.co.uk/. For more information on Simon go to www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.