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Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Jardin to MedellinWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 9 Helen and Rich:· Finish their cycling adventure· Reflect on the highs and lows· Get t...
2025-04-0818 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Jerico to JardinWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 8 Helen and Rich:· Descend for kms only to climb back up for kms· Have quiet roads...
2025-04-0713 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: La Pintada to JericoWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 7 Helen and Rich:· Feel energised after an unexpected rest day· Tackle a 22km climb!· ...
2025-04-0612 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Anserma to La PintadaWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 6 Helen and Rich :· Get shafted over a towel· Are invited into the house of some Colombian...
2025-04-0519 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Termales de Ruiz to AnsermaWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 5 Helen and Rich:· Discover that an 80km descent still involves a lot of climbing· N...
2025-04-0414 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Libano to Termales de RuizWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 4 Helen and Rich:· Face a 44km climb to 4,000m· Have a helping hand from a friendly C...
2025-04-0314 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Honda to LibanoWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 3 Helen and Rich:· Discover how to pick up local transport with bikes· Struggle to get the calori...
2025-04-0213 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling in Colombia: Bogotá to HondaWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogotá to the second biggest city, Medellin. Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it. In part 2 Helen and Rich begin their ride from outside Bogota to Honda:· Can you find enough drinking wa...
2025-04-0113 min
Inside Tri ShowCycling In Colombia - Beginning in BogotáWelcome to a podcast series all about cycling in Colombia with Helen Murray. This is a mini series from Inside Tri Show. You can expect short, bitesize episodes as Helen and her husband Rich cycle from the capital of Colombia, Bogota to the second biggest city, Medellin.Across the episodes you'll hear if it's safe to cycle in Colombia, ideas of where to go and how to plan it.In part 1 Helen and Rich discuss:
Why they wanted to cycle in Colombia
How they organised i...
2025-03-3114 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Race Day DiaryIn the final episode of the Road to Roth series, sponsored by lifejacketskin.com it's race week in Germany! Join Helen in the last few days ahead of Challenge Roth and hear her post-race thoughts as she talks through the day which saw her finish in 11h12mins. LinksSponsor Helen for MOVE Against Cancer via her justgiving pageIf you're looking for an amazing triathlon coach who genuinely cares and listens, drop Mark Whittaker an email: markwhittaker71@hotmail.co.uk
2024-07-111h 02
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Training Diary (Part 2)How do you train for one of the biggest triathlons in the World? In part 2 of this special audio training diary from Inside Tri Show, host Helen brings you her thoughts and feelings with 9 weeks to go until Challenge Roth. Helen will talk you through her big period of training, her first sprint triathlon in years, a dodgy swim in a river, hellish brick sessions, work stresses and crazy pre-race nerves. Sponsor Helen Help Helen raise £1,000 for MOVE Against Cancer, to support people to be active following a cancer diagnosis. Find out all a...
2024-07-0352 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Training Diary (part 1)How do you train for one of the biggest triathlons in the World? In part 1 of this special audio training diary from Inside Tri Show, host Helen brings you her thoughts and feelings from 9 months out before Challenge Roth. Helen will talk you through her weekly training, how she got back into things after open abdominal surgery and why she decided to do an 80km ultra in the middle of training for Roth. Sponsor Helen Help Helen raise £1,000 for MOVE Against Cancer, to support people to be active following a cancer diagnosis. Find o...
2024-06-2649 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Belinda GrangerFormer Challenge Roth Champion Belinda Granger is the final special guest in Inside Tri Show's Road to Roth series, brought to you by lifejacketskin.com. She's spent the best part of two decades coming to Roth, first as an athlete and now as part of the commentary team and as you'll hear in this interview, her passion is as infectious as ever. Belinda talks about why she believes Roth is the best race in the world. She explains why she was worried some athletes might choose to skip it with a packed race schedule.
2024-06-1936 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Lothar and Nicole LederFormer German professional triathlon couple Lothar and Nicole Leder are the stars of episode 5 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com. Lothar was the first person to go sub 8 hours for the iron distance, a feat he accomplished in 1996. In 2003 it was a double win in the Leder household, while Lothar beat Chris McCormack by 3 seconds for victory, Nicole won the women's race too. The pair have six Roth titles between them and they truly know what it means to win there. They understand the pressure, joy and kudos that comes with co...
2024-06-1236 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Jan StratmannIn Episode 4 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we hear from German professional triathlete Jan Stratmann about why he is so excited to make his debut at Challenge Roth. Jan grew up hoping to be a professional footballer, until a ski accident put an end to his soccer dreams. Although his Dad was into triathlon and did Roth twice, Jan just thought 'he was crazy.' However with his football dreams in tatters, Jan set about trying to learn to walk again via aqua jogging and it turns out the German ju...
2024-06-0533 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Daniel BaekkegardIn Episode 3 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we hear from Danish professional triathlete Daniel Baekkegard. He finished just off the podium in fourth place after a mechanical on his Roth debut, but he's hungry to return to the race that he describes as the best triathlon experience in the world.You'll hear why he's returning, despite the pull of other race series, if he thinks it will always be able to attract the top pros and his thoughts on why it's harder than ever before to be a professional triathlete....
2024-05-2937 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Jonas DeichmannIn Episode 2 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we speak to German adventurer and endurance athlete Jonas Deichmann. Jonas talked to us ahead of his attempt to break Sean Conway's World Record for the most long distance triathlons in a row. Sean Conway holds the record with 105 which he set in 2023 and Jonas is aiming to do 120. Challenge Roth will mark the half way point of his attempt and he is using the Roth bike and run course for his challenge.You'll hear why he's attempting the record, plenty of adventurer be...
2024-05-2241 min
Inside Tri ShowRoad to Roth Felix WalchshöferIn Episode 1 of Inside Tri Show’s Road to Roth series with lifejacketskin.com, we speak to Race Director Felix Walchshöfer, about what makes Challenge Roth one of the biggest, most popular and well-supported triathlons in the World.Roth has been part of Felix's life since he was first a volunteer at the age of 4. His late father Herbert was brave enough to say 'No' to Ironman’s demands and remain independent and helped to grow Challenge Roth into what it is today. His Mum Alice and sister Catherine are still very much part of the organ...
2024-05-1539 min
Inside Tri ShowLucy Gossage: Conquering the Montane Winter Spine Race 2024Oncologist and 14 x Iron Distance Champion Lucy Gossage speaks to Helen fresh after finishing 3rd at the Montane Winter Spine Race on her first attempt and raising over £22,000 for MOVE Against Cancer Charity.You'll hear:
Why Lucy entered the Spine race
In depth about Lucy's final 24 hours, which at times felt like a living nightmare
Why Lucy would have stopped herself from continuing, if she had been a race Doctor
How Lucy survived getting stuck in a blizzard when the race got paused
What happened when Lucy started to sleep walk and hallucinate
What it means t...
2024-01-221h 21
Inside Tri ShowChrissie Wellington: Navigating changeChrissie Wellington is a four time Ironman World Champion. She won all 13 of the 13 Ironman races she entered and set an incredible World Record, which stood for 12 years until it was beaten by Daniela Ryf. Since retiring, Chrissie has become a Mum and continued to inspire people around the World by dedicating herself to improve people's health and wellbeing through Parkrun.You'll hear:07:00 We talk about the pie of life, taking different paths in life, choice and compromise10:00 Listening to your gut to explore new things13:00 What does Chrissie mean by...
2023-10-111h 35
Inside Tri ShowLucy Gossage and Nikki Bartlett in conversationLucy Gossage and Nikki Bartlett don’t need much of an introduction to triathlon audiences. They’ve both regularly been on the podium across Ironman and 70.3 races over the last decade, Nikki won Ironman Wales 2023, Lucy won in Wales three times. While Nikki is still competing, these days Lucy works as an Oncologist and loves doing endurance adventures in her spare time. She also dedicates lots of time to MOVE Charity, to help and inspire people to move against cancer. You'll hear:00:00 Where the mind goes during an Ultra marathon and an Ironman triathlon.05:00...
2023-09-271h 05
Inside Tri ShowDream Team do THE ROC Wales 2023After 9 months of training, a group of female listeners aka 'The Dream Team' head to North Wales, to take on THE ROC triathlon to inspire other women and raise money for MOVE Charity. THE ROC Wales offers a unique race format, involving a sea swim, cycling to the bottom of the highest mountain in Wales, a run up and down Yr Wyddfa, cycling back to the start and a 1km run on the beach to finish. How did they get on? Plus host Helen has some big news to share.You'll hear:
An update from Beth...
2023-09-2052 min
Inside Tri ShowRuth Astle: The mental rollercoaster of pro lifeRuth Astle started triathlon in 2013 when she was working in the city. Still while holding down her corporate job, she became overall age group world champion at Kona in 2019 before turning pro. She got her first pro ironman win at Mallorca on 2021, she came 5th at the ironman world championships in 2022 in St George. 2023 has been hampered by injury but Kona remains the aim. We talk about the mental ups and downs of being a pro triathlete, the need to just switch off and the support team around her …You'll hear:05:00 Start of the interview wi...
2023-08-3053 min
Inside Tri ShowLizzie Richardson: Unassuming record holderLizzie Richardson is a runner from North Wales. She broke the women's record for the Paddy Buckley round in 2022, previously held by Jasmin Paris. Lizzie grew up in mid-Wales, with six sisters and had a very active childhood. At University she focussed on partying rather than running. In 2018 she supported her sister doing the Bob Graham round which planted a seed that she'd like to do a round of her own one day. This is the story of a normal woman doing amazing things. PLUS ! You'll hear Helen and Lowri Bowen talking about the practical side of taking on...
2023-08-161h 21
Inside Tri ShowTaking on the Pan Celtic Race 2023This week’s episode is all about the Pan Celtic Race – a self supported bikepacking race which this year saw nearly three hundred people cycle around Brittany in North Western France, before catching the ferry to Portsmouth and then cycling to the finish line in Llandudno, North Wales. Host Helen and friend Lowri Bowen take on the shorter route as a female pair, 1700km with 16,500m of climbing, which they finished in 8 days. Find out more about this week's show:Pan Celtic Race InstagramPan Celtic websiteLowri Bowen TwitterLik...
2023-07-191h 22
Inside Tri ShowSophie Coldwell: But what if it goes right?Sophie Coldwell is having her best season to date in the World Triathlon Championship Series, with her eyes firmly set on qualifying for her first Olympics. She won her first WTCS race in Yokohama finished second in Abu Dhabi. The 28 year old has come a long way since doing her first triathlon two decades ago, when she was 8 years old...You'll hear:
About Sophie's 2023 season, with a win at WTCS Yokohama
Her thoughts about qualifying for the Paris Olympics which feels 'agonisingly close'
Visualisation - why Sophie uses it but how she hadn't visualised winning
Confidence...
2023-06-281h 20
Inside Tri ShowRyan Morley: Why triathletes need a bike fitThis week find out why getting a bike fit is key to performance, how to find a saddle that works for you and you'll hear tips on how to make the most of your pedal stroke, as Helen visits the Ryan Morley Cycle Centre, in Wrecsam, North Wales. Plus hear from the woman who decided to do her first triathlon at the age of 71.You'll hear:02:00 Ryan talks about his background as a bike fitter.05:00 Ryan describes how he found out in 2019 that he had a heart condition which meant that he could...
2023-06-071h 08
Inside Tri ShowTHE ROC Wales Triathlon: Behind the ScenesThis week we catch up with the five women who will be taking on THE ROC Wales in September 2023 as part of the Inside Tri Show team. It's a unique format for a triathlon: 1500m sea swim, 50km bike, 12km mountain run, 50km bike, 1km beach run. The five women all have very different backgrounds, very busy lives and they're passionate about showing what is possible. Plus you'll find out how host Helen gets on, taking on the early season 'THE ROC Wales,' her first triathlon since a DNF at Lakesman in 2021.You'll hear:...
2023-05-2458 min
Inside Tri ShowMatt Ryan: An introduction to bikepacking and the Pan Celtic RaceThis week's guest is Matt Ryan, the organiser of the Pan Celtic Race series. It's a self-supported bike packing race which celebrates everything to do with the Celtic Nations. Host Helen will be doing the 4th iteration of the event in the summer of 2023 as a pair, with friend and listener to the podcast Lowri Bowen. They will be taking on the 'shorter' version which sees riders cycle around Brittany, before catching the ferry to England and then cycling from Portsmouth on the south coast, to the finish line in the seaside town of Llandudno in North Wales. 1700km...
2023-05-031h 09
Inside Tri ShowHelen Jenkins: A beginner's guide to triathlonFind out all you need to know about getting into triathlon with 3xOlympian and 2x Triathlon World Champion Helen Jenkins. Helen shares her coaching expertise and experience to explain everything from equipment to transition, nutrition to training plans. There are no silly questions! It's well worth a listen for anyone who is getting into triathlon so you can feel prepared and confident on race day.You'll hear:
The different events you can do
What kit you need
What to wear under a tri suit
How to plan your training
What you should eat on race day
...
2023-04-191h 16
Inside Tri ShowAlice Hector: Triathlete to BodybuilderAlice Hector's story is a fascinating one. She's been involved in sport all of her life. She was a professional triathlete from 2014-2019, claiming an Ironman 70.3 title She was an Ironman 70.3 Winner and twice took bronze at the European Middle Distance Championships. After falling out of love with triathlon, she switched back to Ultra Running, before finding her calling in the world of Body Building.You'll hear:06:00 Triathlon, retiring and why Alice had a love-hate relationship with it, how the hunger went and why she stopped enjoying the process.09:30 Why Alice enjoyed the...
2023-02-1558 min
Inside Tri ShowHow to survive a triathlon swim: Dave TongeHelen heads to Cardiff, South Wales in this week's episode to spend a morning with Dave Tonge (ep. 103) at Heathwood Swimming. Dave has been teaching triathletes and swimmers how to swim for 25 years. He's also helped many former Wales Rugby Internationals with their swimming so they can take on Ironman Wales. Helen meets one such player, Alix Popham, and the 85 year old who is learning to swim. Then Helen has a session with Dave in Endless Pool.You'll hear:06:00 Dave Tonge welcomes Helen to Heathwood swim24:00 Meet Mike, the 85 year old who's been...
2023-02-081h 04
Inside Tri ShowLeon Chevalier: Engineering triathlon successFrench long distance triathlete Leon Chevalier has surprised himself with how far he has come in the sport in such a short space of time. The Bath-based athlete says he 'would be on a Graduate Engineering Programme if it wasn't for Susie and Rob Cheetham.' They noticed he had something special about him and have supported him since 2021. The belief paid off, in 2022 Chevalier completed his Masters in Engineering and finished 6th and 7th at The Ironman World Championships in St George and Kona respectively. 2023 sees Chevalier be a full-time professional for the first time.You'll...
2023-02-0156 min
Inside Tri ShowDede Griesbauer: Ultraman World Champion at 52Dede Griesbauer is a 52 year old professional triathlete. No, there's no typo there. She was crowned Ultraman World Champion at the end of 2022 and has no plans to stop now. Her voice is well-known voice to triathlon fans as she is part of the Ironman commentary team. Before triathlon she was a Collegiate swimmer, competed at the Olympic trials and worked on Wall Street before turning pro.You'll hear:00:00 Dede on her recovery from Ultraman.04:30 What it means to be a World Champion at 52. 'There is no limit to what you can achieve...
2023-01-251h 05
Inside Tri ShowSkye Moench - Believing in yourselfSkye Moenche is an American triathlete. She left the security of her job as an accountant to become a professional athlete. She has gone on to become European and North American Ironman Champion as well as secure top ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships and Ironman 70.3 World Championships. She has an incredible work ethos, she loves the colour purple, enjoys sewing and wishes she could go back to being as organised as she was prior to her career change!You'll hear:04:00 Skye talks her childhood and her background in running as she was working...
2023-01-1854 min
Inside Tri ShowBraden Currie - It's not all just about triathlonBraden Currie is one of the most interesting guys you'll come across on a triathlon start line. The New Zealand triathlete left school at 15, had his first child in his early twenties and worked and lived around the world before becoming an athlete. He started off in adventure racing and switched his focus to being a professional triathlete after winning his first Ironman in 2017. He's finished in the top seven at the Ironman World championships in Kona twice and was 3rd at the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George in 2022.You'll hear:06:00 Braden talks about...
2023-01-1151 min
Inside Tri ShowExpedition Leader Jo Bradshaw - Why success is being happyEver felt like you wanted to make a massive career change? Quit the 9-5 and do the seemingly impossible thing of following your passions? Guest Jo Bradshaw proves that it IS indeed possible. Jo used to work in an office as a Business Advisor, but a sky dive and a bike ride were the triggers for Jo's life to take a different pathway. She has spent the past decade and a half working as a Freelance Expedition Leader and Outdoor Ed Instructor. She's done nearly 40 ascents of Kilimanjaro, she's undertaking the 7 summits and she even has a few triathlon...
2023-01-041h 01
Inside Tri ShowBen Goodfellow - Gaming addict to 70.3 World ChampionIn 2022 Great Britain's Ben Goodfellow was crowned Ironman 70.3 World Champion in the 25-29 age group. A real transformation for someone who turned their back on sport at 16 and in his own words, got pretty addicted to gaming. In fact it was only during his final year at University in Wrexham that Ben 'Wilf' Goodfellow joined the local triathlon club in a bid to get fit. Little did he know the talent he had lying beneath...He's gone on to be Overall winner at Ironman Staffs 70.3, World and European Duathlon champion, age group winner at 70.3 Swansea as well as Ironman 70.3...
2022-12-2156 min
Inside Tri ShowKyle Smith: The epitome of hard workNew Zealand triathlete Kyle Smith is the epitome of hard work, sometimes he'll admit, perhaps he goes too hard. He's worked so hard for all of his successes, working as a bricklayer with his Dad before earning enough money to fly with his bike and a backpack to race on the European scene. The belief and determination has paid off, with multiple 70.3 wins, Jan Frodeno as a training partner and the confidence to give Olympic qualification a crack for Paris 2024. Quite the story of this young lad who loved all things Equestrian when he was growing up near Blackburn...
2022-12-1456 min
Inside Tri ShowDr Nicky Keay and Michelle Dillon: Talking all things menopauseThis is one of those amazing conversations that you'll feel like a proper fly on the wall listening to. Take one Doctor, Nicky Keay, who specialises in hormones and one former elite and current age group triathlete going through the perimenopause in her late 40s. What follows is an incredible conversation about the menopause. Michelle talks very openly about her experiences so far and Dr Nicky Keay offers incredible advice, both to Michelle and to podcast listeners who submitted their own questions too.Find out more about this week's guest:Michelle Dillon Instagram...
2022-12-071h 17
Inside Tri ShowJoanna Patterson: The Doctor on a triathlon missionJoanna Patterson a full time GP who's gone from being a novice bike rider to competing at the Commonwealth Games, pacing Nicola Spirig in the Sub 8 Project and posting a 4h24 bike split on her Ironman debut, going 9h12 in the process! Quite the 2022!You'll hear:06:00 Whether Jo sees herself as an athlete or a GP or a mixture of the time.09:00 Jo talks about her background in sport, going off to Bath University and competing in Athletics for Northern Ireland at the Commonwealth Games in 2010, just as she started her medicine degree.
2022-11-3053 min
Inside Tri ShowValtellina Wine Trail: One of the best trail races in the worldHelen takes you behind the scenes at the Valtellina Wine Trail in Italy. From pre-race croissants, to wine tasting en route, fresh pasta at the finish line to gorgeous Alpine views, this is an event to go on your bucket list.Find out more about this week's episode:Valtellina Wine Trail InstagramValtellina Wine Trail websiteJoin Helen and sign up for the Erdinger 5K Your Way Challenge, 2023. Choose whether to join Team Nikki, Team lucy or Team Tom and help people affected by cancer to stay active.Get...
2022-11-2349 min
Inside Tri ShowAndrea Mason: Endurance sports and exercising with endometriosisAndrea Mason is an endurance athlete doing amazing things, both in the world of endurance and in the world of female health. Andrea has struggled with gynecological issues since she was a youngster. She was diagnosed with endometriosis as a young woman and in 2017 she had a hysterectomy. But with the right support around her, she has not just qualified for Kona, but gone on to tackle extreme sea to summit challenges. All while trying to break the taboo surrounding female reproductive health following her own struggles. Her message is don't be hard on yourself when you're having a...
2022-11-1653 min
Inside Tri ShowLisa Norden: Excelling amongst strong womenThis is a great chat with triathlete Lisa Norden, a 3x Olympian from Sweden. She famously finished 2nd to Nicola Spirig in a sprint finish at London 2012. She's also a multiple National Time Trial Champion. She has battled years of injuries but has slowly built back up and came 5th on her debut at the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 2022. After two decades in triathlon, she believes there's still plenty to come over the long distance.You'll hear:10:30 Lisa talks about some of the wonderful women she has trained with over the two decades...
2022-11-091h 06
Inside Tri ShowEoin Everard: Your Running Questions answeredChartered Physiotherapist, Pilates Instructor and Elite Irish runner Eoin Everard joins us to answer listener's running questions. From injuries to getting faster, marathon training tips to advice for older runners, there's something in here for everyone.You'll hear:10:00 Eoin gives us his background in running and movement.111:30 Eoin's thoughts when you have imposter syndrome as a runner.13:30 Eoin talks about rest days, pilates and staying relatively injury free.18:00 Rob asks 'what strength work can I do to speed up my re-hab from a knee injury?21:30 Mark's question...
2022-11-021h 04
Inside Tri ShowKaty O'Connor and Sophie Gasson: Goals - Failing it and nailing itWe talk about goals, failing it and nailing it, with two very ordinary busy working mums, Sophie Gasson and Katy O'Connor. Sophie was on the podcast in 2021 after attempting to swim the channel. While Katy is a 3 time long-distance triathlon finisher. She took up triathlon in her 50s, after she was hooked in following an opportunity to volunteer at Ironman UK. She's also had brain surgery twice and is passionate about living life with no regrets. Katy wasn't a swimmer, didn't have a bike and has spent the last ten years progressing through the distances but admits she often...
2022-10-261h 14
Inside Tri ShowAndrew Horsfall-Turner: First out the waterAndrew Horsfall-Turner took up triathlon in 2017 after spending his childhood, teenage years and early 20s as a top swimmer. He did Ironman Wales in 2019 as an age-grouper and won a Kona slot in the 25-29 age group. The plan was to go to Hawaii as an age group athlete, but then Covid hit. So he took the decision to turn professional, rather than waiting to go to Kona as an age grouper. He returned to Ironman Wales in 2022 as a professional and finished in a brilliant 5th place. He's the Welsh record holder over the full distance and hopes...
2022-10-1954 min
Inside Tri ShowReece Barclay: Getting to know Team Charles-BarclayProfessional triathlete and coach Reece Barclay is on the podcast this week. You'll probably also know him for being one part of Team Charles Barclay, he is of course husband to Lucy Charles-Barclay. This is a really fascinating interview with Reece, about his own triathlon goals, what it was like for him when Lucy was injured in 2022, working with Dan Lorang and loads more.You'll hear:07:30 How Covid disrupted Reece's Ironman Wales plans11:30 Reece looks back at Ironman UK in 2014 'we entered it as a challenge and as a selling point for our...
2022-10-051h 06
Inside Tri ShowMeet Michael Harvey - Daniela's Ryf's Coaching advisorMichael Harvey grew up as a swimmer in Australia and had dreams of going to the Olympics. He then switched to triathlon, raced at Kona and flirted with the idea of going pro, before he got more into coaching. He is now Head Coach at the Solothurn Triathlon Centre in Switzerland and works as Daniela Ryf's Advisor, after she split from long-term coach Brett Sutton. As well as elite triathletes, Michael still enjoys coaching age group athletes through Momentum Endurance Coaching. This is a really interesting chat not just about coaching but about coaching Daniela Ryf.You'll...
2022-09-281h 04
Inside Tri ShowIn Conversation: Non Stanford and Aaron RoyleTriathletes Non Stanford and Aaron Royle join us in conversation. Non announced she would be retiring from triathlon in 2022, after being crowned European Champion and winning silver in the mixed team relay with Wales at the Commonwealth Games, a decade after her first World Championship title. Her partner Aaron Royle from Australia was also World U23 Champion and has competed at two Olympics. In 2022, Aaron finished 3rd at the PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton and made his Collin's Cup debut.You'll hear:09:30 Non talks about winning silver for Wales in the mixed relay at the 2022...
2022-09-211h 05
Inside Tri ShowLinsey Corbin - Preparing for World Championship number 15This week we look back at the 10th edition of Ironman Wales, the first since 2019 and more tough conditions for competitors (and spectators.) And sticking with Ironman, star of the show is a really wonderful interview with Linsey Corbin, the American pro triathlete who is retiring from triathlon after her 15th Ironman World Championship race taking place in Kona, Hawaii 2022. You'll also meet one of the team from new sponsors Presca Sportswear.You'll hear:02:00 Meet Guy Whitby, managing Director at new show sponsors Presca Sportswear.17:00 Linsey Corbin interview. Linsey talks about when she...
2022-09-141h 12
Inside Tri ShowIn Conversation: Nikki Bartlett and Bex MilnesNikki Bartlett is joined by her partner and coach Bex Milnes in this episode. The pair met in 2012 through triathlon. Bex was asked to help Nikki with her swimming after she had decided to switch from rowing to triathlon. Nikki has since gone on to become a professional triathlete and an Ironman Champion. Bex also had aspirations to become one of the best triathletes in the World, but switched her attention to coaching. She started her coaching journey with Triathlon Scotland before becoming Lead Paratriathlon Coach with British Triathlon.You'll hear:08:45 How Nikki and Bex...
2022-09-071h 05
Inside Tri ShowMichael Broadwith: The record breaking cyclist, dad and maths teacherMichael Broadwith got into cycling after his parents brought him a bike after graduating from Oxford University. Since then he's won multiple national 24 hour time trials, he broke the long standing Lands End-John O'Groats record in 2018 and he also holds the fastest time for Edinburgh to London. In 2022 he took on the famous Trans Continental Race across Europe for the first time. Michael has four children and also has a busy job as a teacher. So how does he do it?You'll hear:5:30 Michael's recovery after the Trans Continental Race (TCR,) a long distance cycling...
2022-08-311h 00
Inside Tri ShowIn conversation: Will and Hannah MundayTriathlon plays a massive part in Will and Hannah Munday's life. The pair met on a training camp in Portugal in 2015. Will has been racing in the pro ranks since 2020, while you'll usually find Hannah first out of the water as a top age grouper. Hannah currently juggles training with unpredictable shifts with her job as a Doctor. The couple currently live and train in Swansea, south Wales.You'll hear:
How the pair met and how Will got into triathlon and has progressed from age-group racing into the pro ranks.
Hannah's background in swimming and her...
2022-08-2458 min
Inside Tri ShowDavid Cole and Nia Davies : Nawr yw'r awr and the big Welsh challengeDavid Cole and Nia Davies are the nicest triathlon couple from... south west Wales! They have both well and truly caught the triathlon bug and as well as having their own coaching company, they also host the welsh language 'Nawr yw'r awr' triathlon podcast. David and Nia are to blame for Helen's obsession with learning welsh as they have set her the task of doing an interview on their podcast within a year. From coaching tips to chasing Kona qualification, changing goals to taking a risk, there is something you will relate to in this podcast!You'll...
2022-08-171h 06
Inside Tri ShowEloise du Luart - Eating disorders and triathlonEloise du Luart is a professional long distance triathlete. Although she was born and raised in the UK, she represents France internationally. Eloise played Lacrosse for England before discovering triathlon. But what's particularly special about Eloise is the way she speaks so openly about eating disorders and the importance of fuelling as she doesn't want anyone else to go through what she has been through.You'll hear:09:00 How Eloise first heard and got into triathlon, thanks to a colleague at work. And why at the end of 2015 at the end of University she decided to...
2022-08-101h 04
Inside Tri ShowJack Schofield - the triathlete who photographs triathlon superstarsJack Schofield is a keen and very successful age group triathlete, having qualified for Kona 3 times. He also happens to be a keen and successful photographer. Having picked up a camera for the first time 3.5 years ago, he's gone on to produce content for numerous professional triathletes. Jack gives an insight into what goes on behind the lens.You'll hear:11:00 Jack talks about how he felt a bit lost after studying architecture at University and how he wasn't sure what he wanted to do it, but how he started to use a camera at work 3.5...
2022-08-0300 min
Inside Tri ShowBob Babbitt: Breakfast with the man himself (part 2)In part two of this special interview, Bob Babbitt gives his thoughts on triathlon coverage, why long distance coverage doesn't engage with non triathlon fans, his work with the Challenges Athletes Foundation and his friendship with Poncho man.You'll hear06:00 We talk about the coverage of long distance triathlon, because Bob tweeted after the Ironman St George World Championships: "Triathlon cannot be considered a big time sport until our big events receive rights fees. When that happens everything changes" The problem is that other sports TV pays to broadcast them, golf, Tour de France. At...
2022-07-2750 min
Inside Tri ShowBob Babbitt: Breakfast with the man himself, part 1Bob Babbitt's name is synonymous with the sport of triathlon. Bob did his first Ironman in Hawaii in the very early days in the early 80s and has been hooked on triathlon ever since, both as a competitor and on the media side of it too. He's passionate about sharing people's stories, he loves having Breakfast with the pros and he is passionately devoted to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, which he helped to co-found.You'll hear12:00 Why is Breakfast with Bob such a highlight for athletes?It's a mutual respect and I feel...
2022-07-2050 min
Inside Tri ShowChristina Mackenzie - LEJOG and NC500 Record HolderIn summer 2021, Christina MacKenzie broke the Women's Record for cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats. She completed the 839 miles in 51 hours, 5 minutes and 27 seconds. In 2022, she claimed a new women's cycling record for Scotland's famous North Coast 500 (NC500.) But Christina hasn't always been an endurance cyclist. She did her first 10km in 2010, which led her into triathlon and Ironman (and Celtman!) and ultra endurance cycling.You'll hear:07:10 We talk about Christina's LEJOG record breaking attempt - she came past Helen and husband Rich when they were on Day 5 of their LEJOG ride in 2021 and...
2022-06-151h 14
Inside Tri ShowBONUS EPISODE - Tri Commute Ironman World Championships specialHelen Murray from the Inside Tri Show and Joanne Murphy from Tri Talking Sport join together to bring you a special Ironman World Championship edition of the Tri Commute.This bonus episode features a live one hour recording with Kat Matthews, Ruth Astle, Laura Siddall, Fenella Langridge, Nikki Bartlett and Hilary Hughes following the 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George, Utah which took place in May 2022Check out www.insidetrishow.com and www.tritalkingsport.com for more information.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
2022-05-271h 00
Inside Tri ShowArthur Connell - Screw you cancerTriathlete Arthur Connell joins Helen to raise awareness of bowel cancer and mental health. The successful age group triathlete from North Wales first got into triathlon in his late teens. He says he was a picture of health when he was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021. After three traumatic surgeries, Arthur is now in remission. But the diagnosis has completely changed his attitude towards triathlon, training and life as a whole.You'll hear:11:15 Arthur explains how he got into triathlon in the year 2000 but only did it for a few years before having a break...
2022-05-2547 min
Inside Tri ShowBehind the scenes at Beyond the Ultimate's Highland UltraHost Helen and her husband Rich take on the Highland Ultra, a 125km 3 day ultra marathon around the remote Knoydart peninsula.You'll hear:The main man, BTU Owner and athlete @Kris King pre-race.All about the kit, as Sonny Peart checks Helen's got everything she needsFirst timers Emma and Andrew tell Helen how they trained for the event.2021 winner Jon Shield on the task of marking out a 125km ultra courseHelen in the medical tent with Dr Peter Aitken and teamJenny Hall...
2022-05-041h 15
Inside Tri ShowLydia Dant and Loren Ward in conversation - age group to pro lifeProfessional triathlete Lydia Dant and Passion Fit Coach Loren Ward join together in conversation, to talk about age group life, turning pro, setting goals, having confidence and being comfortable on a bike.You'll hear:01:00 Rich and Helen's final thoughts before Beyond the Ultimate's Highland Ultra.18:00 Why weekends don't exist for Loren and Lydia.20:00 Lydia explains how she met Loren in 2018 after she had entered Ironman Wales and decided she wanted some coaching.22:50 Those nervous feelings when you turn up to a triathlon club for the first time. "I'm quite...
2022-04-201h 18
Inside Tri ShowClaire Danson - Living life and loving yourselfIf you listen to one podcast this week, make it this one, as Claire Danson returns to the show. This conversation will make you stop and think and be grateful for what you have and what you can do. If you haven't heard the first interview with Claire from April 2020, go and have a listen. it will give you a good background as to how her life changed in August 2019, following a cycling accident. Since her accident, Claire has been open and honest about how she lives with a spinal cord injury, about the good days and the bad...
2022-04-131h 13
Inside Tri ShowAilbhe Carroll: Stop under-fuelling!This is such an important conversation to hear about the danger of underfuelling and losing your period. Thank you to Ailbhe Carroll for being so open and honest and for all of the work you are doing to help women stay as active for as long as possible.You'll hear:05:00 Ailbhe introduces herself and explains how she's ended up living and training in Girona and why she loves it.08:15 Ailbhe talks about growing up horse riding and playing Camogie, "I had to sell my horse in order to do triathlon." She did her...
2022-03-301h 02
Inside Tri ShowMimi Anderson and Lowri Morgan: Astounding adventurers in conversationAdventurers and endurance athletes Mimi Anderson and Lowri Morgan come together in conversation. It's a special chat between two females who specialise in endurance challenges, often in extreme environments. They've both excelled at ultra running, but in 2022 they are coming together to take on the Pan-Celtic race, a self-supported bike race around the Celtic heartlands. This is full of wonderful lessons, stories, inspiration and laughter too.You'll hear:05:00 Start of the interview with Mimi and Lowri, including how they met.07:25 More about the 6633 Artic Ultra which is a 352.64 miles self-sufficient race. They talk...
2022-03-091h 12
Inside Tri ShowDavid McNamee and Jelle Geens in ConversationIronman triathlete David McNamee and ITU athlete Jelle Geens join us in conversation in Girona. David was pretty much one of the original triathletes in Girona. But over the last year or two, a growing number of ITU athletes have started to call Girona home, including Jelle Geens from Belgium. Jelle was part of Joel Filliol’s squad, training alongside the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis. David and Jelle now do some of their training together.You'll hear:16:38 We talk balance! "Everyone has their own unique balance and one of the main reasons I mov...
2022-03-0253 min
Inside Tri ShowTriathlon training with the pros in GironaWhat's life really like for a professional triathlete? Do they just spend all of their time training, eating and sleeping? Helen heads to Girona to spend a week living with British professional Laura Siddall to get a unique insight into pro triathlon life. Plus Helen interviews former pro cyclist Christian Meier to find out why Girona has become such a hub for endurance athletes.You'll hear: 07:30 Start of the training audio diary with Laura Siddall and Helen as they take you behind the scenes of Laura's training programme for a few days17:10 Helen j...
2022-02-231h 22
Inside Tri ShowArild Tveiten: The secrets behind Norway's Triathlon SuccessArild Tveiten is Head Coach and Sports Director for Triathlon Norway. He has been key to Norway developing as a triathlon nation, from Kristian Blummenfelt's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics to 70.3 World Championship successes for Gustav Iden. We pick his brains about coaching Kristian and Gustav and we find out more information about preparing for the Sub7 attempt, and why he believes Kristian Blummenfelt has a great chance.You'll hear:08:25 Start of the interview with Arild Tveiten10:45 Arild Tveiten says 'We can repeat our medal again in Paris, but I'm not sure...
2022-01-2659 min
Inside Tri ShowLaura Needham: The science of triathlon trainingLaura Needham, Co-head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport and British Triathlon's Senior Physiologist shares a wealth of knowledge all about training and the science behind it in this interview. Whether you are doing your first 5km, or your tenth Ironman, whether you struggle in the cold or you're unsure how to fit S and C into your endurance training programme, this one is for you.Find out more about this week's guests Laura Needham TwitterLaura talking about sleep on the EIS Insider Podcast.Like what you heard?
2022-01-1959 min
Inside Tri ShowMatt Izzo and Sonny Peart: Motivation and reflection for 2022We're going for some inspiration and motivation to start 2022, as well as some hard-core thinking and reflection.We start with Matt Izzo, who says his life has changed thanks to triathlon. I'm pretty sure you will be able to relate to some of the things he says about doing his first triathlon, as well as learn something from his mindset when it comes to making a change in your life.Sonny Peart is a runner and co-founder of Black Trail Runners. He explains the reason Black Trail Runners started, the work they are doing and why...
2022-01-051h 15
Inside Tri ShowDaniel Bækkegård and Miki Mørck Taagholt in ConversationDanish triathletes Daniel Bækkegård and Miki Mørck Taagholt join us in Conversation to talk us through why Denmark is on fire when it comes to producing some amazing middle and long distance triathletes. You might have seen their finish line celebrations as they came 3rd and 4th respectively at the 2021 Ironman 70.3 World Championships. They are actually really good friends, as well as training partners! They met via the Danish Federation's Youth Programme after switching from swimming and they are part of a bigger training group with other Danish pros in Odense.You'll hear:H...
2021-12-151h 02
Inside Tri ShowListener questions and emails with Laura SiddallLaura 'Sid' Siddall is back on the podcast to answer your questions and share your stories. You'll also get the lowdown from Laura's 5th place finish at CLASH Daytona 2021, where Kristian Blummenfelt and Jackie Hering took the victories in the PRO men and PRO women races respectively.Laura answers your questions about:
racing
training
strength and conditioning
facing a non-wetsuit swim if you're a weak swimmer
how to approach off-season
some of the things she is most proud of
Plus you'll hear about Helen's Sea2Summit ultra marathon.Find out...
2021-12-081h 33
Inside Tri ShowSpotlight on Junior TriathlonFrom coaching future Olympians to a life-changing initiative supporting thousands of primary school children, we take a close look at the junior triathlon scene. Find out why you should care about junior triathlon, what Alex Yee was really like when he started out and what some young triathletes are doing to stay involved in the sport in their late teenage years.You'll hear:12:45 Marc Laithwaite talks about the amazing TriKidz project which is taking triathlon into primary schools for free in the north west of England.27:00 Kevin Hudson from swim 1st Tri Club...
2021-11-241h 17
Inside Tri ShowDave Tonge - swimming tips for triathletesDave Tonge is a swimming coach and world record holder from south Wales. He's been coaching swimmers and triathletes for 25 years. He played a vital role in 2019 to help rugby star Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas overcome his fear of the water to complete Ironman Wales and break the stigma around HIV. Dave also holds the World Record for completing a 24 hour swim in an endless pool, when he covered a whopping 55km. He's also hilarious, has an infectious passion for swimming and is full of useful tips to help improve your swim leg in triathlon.You'll hear:
2021-11-171h 06
Inside Tri ShowEmma Pallant-Browne: Building confidence as a triathleteEmma Pallant-Browne discusses how she has shaken off the imposter syndrome to become one of the best triathletes in the world. The former U23 European Cross Country Champion switched to triathlon in 2012, but admits she felt out of place in triathlon for a long time. But 2021 was a stellar season for the British born triathlete who now lives in South Africa with her husband Jared and their dogs.You'll hear: 35:00 Why she approached Tim Don for coaching 'he's made me believe I can be a biker' I haven't been good at pacing in the past...
2021-11-101h 18
Inside Tri ShowWhy you should try Swimrun with Fanny KuhnFind out all you need to know about getting into Swimrun with World Champion Fanny Kuhn, coach Jude Palmer and Race Organiser Fred Newton. From events to training, equipment to the world championships, we've got you covered.You'll hear:02:30 Kris King from Beyond the Ultimate talks about what's in store for Rich and Helen at the Highland Ultra as he prepares for the first ever event in the Knoydart Peninsula in Scotland. "It's an interesting place to put on an event, for sure"15:12 Fred Newton explaining what Swimrun is, some of the races...
2021-11-031h 21
Inside Tri ShowCelebrating 100 episodes of Inside Tri Show with the world's best triathletesIf you've never heard the podcast before, then this episode is the perfect place to start your love affair with the Inside Tri Show podcast. Hit that download button and see why so many of the world's best triathletes have got involved to help Helen and listeners celebrate the 100th episode.You'll hear:It really is a superstar packed show, with memories and celebratory messages from:Ali Brownlee, Jonny Brownlee,Laura SiddallTaylor knibbChrissie WellingtonRuth AstleRenee KileyGeorgia...
2021-10-271h 26
Inside Tri ShowEndurance athletes and iron deficiency anaemia with Dr Rich BurdenWe discuss iron deficiency in endurance athletes with Dr Rich Burden who works for the English Institute of Sport and has academic affiliations with St Mary's University and Loughborough University. He's an expert when it comes to iron and iron deficiency anaemia - he did his PhD in iron deficiency and iron repletion in elite endurance athletes.You'll hear:05:20 Helen explains some of her symptoms in the lead up to being diagnosed with iron deficiency anaemia including feeling lethargic, shortness of breath, struggling to do easy runs, lacking energy, unable to hit certain intensities on...
2021-09-2956 min
Inside Tri ShowRace special: Joe Skipper and Katrina Matthews win Ironman UK 2021Helen brings you a race special from Ironman UK this week, with post-race interviews from winners Joe Skipper and Katrina Matthews. Second place finisher Nikki Bartlett, along with Chantal Cummings and Leon Chevalier who both finished third also stop and chat to Helen. Plus she speaks to British pros Elliot Smales (4th) and Adam Bowden (5th), as well as coach Rob Cheetham, who is husband to Susie Cheetham.You'll hear: 09:21 Joe Skipper interview 'it was the hardest I've ever had to dig for a win'12:09 Female winner Kat Matthews 'it was so hard...
2021-07-071h 04
Inside Tri ShowHow do you cope with a DNF on race day?We bring in multiple Ironman winner Laura Siddall to chat with Helen this week, all about the mental ups and downs of Ironman training and racing. Helen competed at Lakesman 2021, a long distance triathlon in England's picturesque Lake District. We find out about the many many wobbles along the way, how Helen prepared mentally for race day and how it all panned out.You'll hear:About why Helen decided to do Lakesman and when she changed from the half to the full distance event.What Helen's training was likeWhat its...
2021-06-231h 26
Inside Tri ShowMark Beaumont: Pushing ultra enduranceEndurance cyclist and adventurer Mark Beaumont joins Helen this week. In 2017 Mark broke the world record for cycling around the world, taking 78 days. Helen gets beyond the normal questions and answers with Mark and really finds out what makes him tick.You'll hear:17:25 the idea of identity and individuality and encouraging youngsters to pursue their passions and not feel like they HAVE to conform. "That ability to commit to the things that interest you is far more important than the specifics of the sport you did"27:25 Mark talks really well about the feeling...
2021-01-201h 06
Inside Tri ShowAdelaide Goodeve: Train the brainHelen and Inside Tri Show are back for 2021! And we get the new year off to a positive start, with mindset coach Adelaide Goodeve. Adelaide works with the likes of multiple Norseman winner Allan Hovda and the USA Paraclimbing team. She will share her tricks and tools to help you train your brain so you can perform at your best in life, training and racing.You'll hear: 12:10 Why Adelaide believes the brain is such a powerful, yet underused tool30:59 How to deal with race day nerves32:47 Box breathing - what it...
2021-01-061h 03
Inside Tri ShowFestive Greetings 2020A quick festive message from Helen!
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2020-12-2503 min
Inside Tri ShowInside Tri Show: Celebrating one year with Helen MurrayTo celebrate the first birthday of the Inside Tri Show, we turn the tables on Helen this week, as she becomes the interviewee! We find out what really happens behind the scenes, how she gets some of the guests to come on and how she juggles podcasting with her many other projects.You'll hear:05:10 Why Helen started the Inside Tri Show and how she brings you a podcast each week39:24 The top 3 things Helen has learnt in the first 12 months of the Inside Tri Show41:50 Helen's favourite 3 events - ever!
2020-11-251h 18
Inside Tri ShowSam Perkins: The triathlete diagnosed with Motor Neurone DiseaseGo back two years and Sam Perkins was training for a middle distance triathlon. Just a few years before that, Sam had caught the triathlon bug and ditched his unhealthy lifestyle. But in 2019, at the age of 37, Sam was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. He's wheelchair bound and needs a machine to help him breathe. According to statistics, there's a 50% chance that he has 5 months left to live.Despite that, Sam maintains the most wonderful sense of humour and outlook on life and he's doing everything in his power to raise awareness of MND and help to...
2020-10-141h 02
Inside Tri Show6 x Ironman World Champion Dave Scott talks as you've never heard before, as he opens up about his struggles with depression as an athlete and in retirementDave Scott is a 6x Ironman World Champion and I thought this interview was going to be all about mindset and a winning mentality. What evolved was a completely unexpected conversation about depression.You'll hear:20:40 "All the way through my 20s and when I was competing, I wrestled with depression and the depression that I had would consume me sometimes. I had many periods when this depression would manifest itself."31:08 "I thought if I was depressed, that is a huge psychological weakness and there is no way I can race Ironman and win...
2020-10-071h 08
Inside Tri ShowMirinda Carfrae: 3 x Ironman World champion on Mum guilt and moreMirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae is a 3x Ironman World Champion. She has an impressive record at the World Championships in Kona, Hawaii, with 6 podium finishes from 7 attempts. She also holds the run course record at the Ironman world championships, with a swift 2.50.26 from her win in 2014. After becoming a mum in 2017, she returned to the World Championships in 2018 and finished 5th. In this conversation we focus on juggling motherhood and life as a professional triathlete as Mirinda and husband Tim O'Donnell prepare for the birth of their second child.You'll hear:16:27 The start of the interview...
2020-09-231h 05
Inside Tri ShowMike Taylor: Spend smarter, go fasterThink you need all the gear to go faster? Think again! In this episode, learn how to spend smarter and go faster on a bike this week, with expert bike fitter Mike Taylor.If you've ever struggled with saddle sores or a numb penis, if you're debating whether you should buy a time trial bike or if you want to know how to really keep your bike clean, but you've never wanted to ask, then this is the episode for you!The amazing Mike Taylor joins me to talk about:11:44 Become a bike...
2020-09-0953 min
Inside Tri ShowKathryn Bertine: All-round super womanSome guests are easy to research, others are harder and then there are some who have done so much that it's difficult to even know where to begin. That's Kathryn Bertine for you! The American describes herself as an athlete, author, activist and film maker. She's also a former pro triathlete and cyclist and she helped to get La Course by Le Tour, the one day women's race in the Tour de France, up and running. That's still scratching the surface of this remarkable woman who signed her first professional racing contract at the age of 37.You'll...
2020-06-241h 15
Inside Tri ShowRudy von Berg: Ironman World Champion in the makingTriathlon is in Rudy von Berg's genes. The 26-year-old grew up in a household where swim-bike-run was the norm. His Dad Rudolphe Von Berg first race at the Ironman World Championships in the 1980s. And von Berg Jnr has been dreaming of winning the iconic race since he first stepped on the Big Island as a 5 year old, to watch his Dad compete. In the last couple of years, under coach Luc Van Lierde, Rudy von Berg has shown he means business. In 2019 he finished 3rd at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. But the wait to do a full Ironman...
2020-05-2747 min
Inside Tri ShowImogen Simmonds: Embrace the nervesWhen Imogen Simmonds went off to study geology at University, she thought she’d end up working in a high-flying office job, bringing in a regular salary and doing her bit for the environment. But spending a few weeks on a triathlon training camp in Thailand gave her other ideas and she soon swapped the idea of office attire for Lycra and set out to become a professional triathlete. In 2019 she had a real breakthrough year, not only did she come second on her Ironman debut at the European Championships in Frankfurt to qualify for Kona, she surprised many by f...
2020-02-0749 min
Inside Tri ShowHelen Jenkins: Balance and perspectiveThis is the inspirational story of a British triathlon legend, Helen Jenkins.Helen is a 2x ITU World Champion and 3x Olympian and is preparing to make her middle distance debut at Ironman 70.3 Dubai in February. But Helen hasn't raced since 2016. Over the last four years, Helen has had 2 children, but she also feared her triathlon career would be over for ever when she had intensive back surgery in 2018. I think you'll love the interview, as Helen is really relaxed, funny and brings a refreshing perspective to life as a professional triath...
2020-01-2452 min
Inside Tri ShowRenee Kiley: From overweight smoker to professional triathleteThis is the remarkable story of how triathlon has completely transformed Renee Kiley's life.In 2014, the Australian came 252nd in her first ever sprint distance triathlon. “I pretty much walked the 5km” she says.In 5.5 years, Renee has gone from weighing 104kg, with alarming blood pressure readings to racing in the pro ranks.Long gone are the long, boozy Friday lunches, the 7 day working weeks in the office and the daily packet of cigarettes!We go pretty deep in the interview, but Renee is ridiculously open and honest and she reveals she st...
2020-01-1756 min
Inside Tri ShowJake Birtwhistle: Surround yourself with positivityBack in 2010, Jake Birtwhistle earmarked the Tokyo Olympics as his year. The Australian was 15 years old at the time and hadn’t yet fully committed to triathlon.A decade on and the now 25-year-old heads into the Olympic year as one of the World’s best triathletes. He counts the likes of Mario Mola and Vincent Luis amongst his training partners and in 2019 he picked up his first victory on the WTS circuit, with a win in Leeds. You wouldn’t want Jake chasing you down off the bike in Tokyo - this star comes from a strong...
2020-01-1044 min
Inside Tri ShowPete Jacobs: Find what works for you2012 Ironman World Champion Pete Jacobs is a fascinating person to both interview and listen to. Pete was originally a landscape gardener before he became a professional athlete at the age of 21. He won in Kona when he was 30, by which point he had done an incredible 30 Ironman races, including finishing 2nd in 2011 and recording the 3rd fastest marathon in the race’s history with a 2h41m05 in 2010. After 2012, he was very public about his on-going battle with fatigue, something he has dealt with since he was a teenager. He’s had loads of tests done and he has tri...
2020-01-031h 04
Inside Tri ShowJo Moseley and Helen Davis: Be inspired and mentally preparedThis a bumper episode featuring interviews with the first woman to SUP coast to coast across England, Jo Moseley and leading Sports Psychologist Helen Davis to give you the inspiration and tools you need to take on a challenge and succeed. . Jo discovered a love for SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) after turning 50 and in 2019, at the age of 54, she became the first woman to paddleboard from the West to the East coast of England. Not only that, but she also picked up litter along the way to highlight the amount of rubbish going into the sea from ou...
2019-12-271h 22
Inside Tri ShowLaura Philipp: Overcoming mental barriers in IronmanThis week 's guest is Germany’s Laura Philipp who finished 4th at the Ironman World Championships in Kona this year and has shot up the ranks since doing her first triathlon just a few years ago. I really loved interviewing Laura, she is very funny indeed, has a great sense of humour and get this, she EATS CAKE EVERY DAY!You'll hear briefly from Kristian Blummenfelt too who has a message for young Harry Smallbone, the winner of his signed Super League Triathlon trophy, which helped to raise nearly £850 for MOVE Charity. LIKE WHAT YOU H...
2019-12-1151 min
Inside Tri ShowInside Tri Show - The IntroAn introduction to The Inside Tri Show with Helen Murray, the podcast that keeps you entertained while you train and brings you the best interviews from the triathlon world and beyond.Make sure you subscribe to The Inside Tri Show, so you never miss an episode.To show your support, Connect with Helen on Twitter and Instagram, tell a friend about the show, share it and if you're feeling really kind, you can even buy Helen a coffee.Find out more about Helen.This podcast uses the following third-party services...
2019-11-2004 min