A massive show today with thoughts from elite triathlete Sam Wordley regarding the T100 series race in Singapore. 

We have a race report from Harriet Henderson who particiapted in the Portocolom 111km triathlon event in Mallorca, Spain. 

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to quickly discuss the race from Sigapore and wether things are improviing? Is it really an event that is attracting a world class field? If so why are wild cards doing so well? 

The main interveiw is with Owen Vermeulen (pro gravel rider and former heroin addict).  Listen to this very candid conversation about drug addiction, and how cycling changed things for the better. 

While out in Colombia Mark and Caroline stuck around to experience the Sgrail gravel triathlon with Jan Frodeno.  Will gravel triathlon be as popular as gravel cycling? 

Caroline Livesey is the co-host today with Mark. In this episode they discuss what it's like to ride the longest payed cycle road in the world. The Alto el Sifon


Alto el Sifon from Padilla. Finish Laguna Negro cafe. (finish point 4036m altitude)
93km, 4150m altitude at highest summit, 3520m gained. 


This was the previous climb:
Alto de Letras.
From Mariquita. 
80km, 3690m altitude at the summit, 3220m gained in the ride. 


Caroline and Mark then go on to discuss the T100 world series that took place in Miami.  Mark doesn't hold back, so strap in and buckle up. 

In today's episode Mark finally gets David McNamee on the podcast to chat about his inclusion to race the new T100 series. To break the ice Mark starts this inteveiw with a short Scottish quiz (play at home). After 10 years in Spain has David lost some of his Scottishness?

In addition, Mark and Caroline discuss the Transcordilleras 8 stage garvel race in Colombia which they both undertook last week. Enjoy!

A packed show today with prize announcements, race reports, a quick catch up with Tim Heming where we discuss the recent PTO T100 anouncment. Mark also catches up with Will and Dave who have created My Trii Ranking. This is a new British ranking system including elites that allows you to compare and rank your Olympic and Sprint triathlon results.

Mark catches up with friend Lucy Gossage who decided she'd like to have a stab at the Winter Spine Race.

The Winter spine race is a brutal 268 miles following the beautiful Penneine Way. It's already regarded as the most difficult endurance running events in the UK.

Lucy is no stranger to suffering as she was one of the best long course triathletes in the world. Listen to the Lucy describe hitting the very limits of her endurance and resilience.

Lucy also started Move against Cancer charirty. If you'd like to donate hit the link below.

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In today’s s episode Lucy Gossage starts the show with a short message describing her reasons for entering the winter Spine race. The race is 268 miles of non stop running adventure along the Pennine way.

Mark announces the lucky winner of the Group Evolution training Camp in June. Mark also mentions all the other great prizes you could win if you become a patron of the show.

Mark's guest is Commonwealth gold medalist Jodie Stimpson who is looking at making her mark on the 70.3/middle distance triathlon circuit. Enjoy!

Something a little different to start 2024. Mark catches up with Mr Daniel Slosberg who has done some extensive reserch into the integrity and legitimacy regarding Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to the USA. Netfix recently released a film documenting this world record achievemnt.

Once Daniel started he couldn't stop, and it apears Diana has a long history of half truths and lies. You can read for yourself here https://nyadfactcheck.com/

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A packed show today with special guest Mr John Lunt who was the founder of the Human Race events (plus a whole lot more). Due to John being shit hot at what he does, and for having supreme attention to detail he was asked to oversee the Olympic Games Triathlon back at Lonodon - 2012. A true legend of the sport. Mark and John discuss the old days of triathlon and what the future possibly holds.

You'll also hear two great race reports from this years Patagonam extreme triathlon. One from Laura Siddal (female winner 2023), and Ian Hastings who only took up triathlon just over one year ago. Well worth a listen if you fancy this event.

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A packed show today including a race report form Elite Triathlete Emma Pallant Brown who just bagged the 70.3 IM event in SA.

Mark chats to Andrew Clarke who shares his experience and tips on how to get back entry money from event organisers who fail to honour their races. In addition to this Mark picks Barry Williams brains (sports scientist) about the latest tech available for coaches, but also his personal observations regarding carbon shoes. Do they actally offer the benifits they claim?

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Mark catches up with triathlon journalist Tim Heming fresh from his trip to Kona. Tim and Mark cover a few of the most recents news stories from the world of triathlon, including RANTS along the way.


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