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The Not Quite PodcastResilience in Recovery: Laura Siddall's Triathlon ComebackIn this episode of the Not Quite Pod, professional triathlete Laura Siddall shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a professional athlete. She discusses the challenges of transitioning to a full-time sports career, the realities of sponsorship and prize money in triathlon, and the importance of visibility for women's and para sports. Laura emphasizes the need for more media coverage and support for lesser-known sports and athletes, advocating for equal opportunities and recognition in the sporting world. In this conversation, Charlie Randell and Laura Siddall explore various themes surrounding sports, particularly focusing on the Paralympics, mental resilience...2025-05-0557 min
IMTalkIMTalk Episode 944 – Carrie Lester and Laura Siddall on the Women’s Ironman World Champs This week we have three interviews about the Women’s World Champs this weekend. First, we have pro athletes Carrie Lester and Laura Siddall and then we talk to age grouper Jo Coombe to get the age group perspective. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, and Q&As.2024-09-171h 51
Money MileDon’t Die Wondering with Laura SiddallHave you ever wondered what it would be like to become a pro triathlete? Laura “Sid” Siddall did just that. Laura has spent the past 10 years competing professionally all around the world. She joins me today to discuss her professional triathlon career, her involvement in various nonprofit organizations, and the key differences between men's and women’s triathlon culture. Don’t miss this unique perspective from a longtime female professional athlete. Listen to hear Sid’s insights.You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How Sid got started in t...2024-07-3148 min
Previously Learnt : Life Lessons From Notable PeopleDon't Die Wondering - Professional Triathlete, Laura SiddallOn this episode of Previously Learnt we spoke with the amazing Laura Siddall.Laura is an incredibly successful British Professional Triathlete, but her (global) route to the top is truly inspiring. Before competing, Laura was an engineer and an Officer in the British Army.This chat was full of life lessons, and as Laura's motto states, 'Don't die wondering'You will love this conversation for sure, we spoke of many things, including : What is the biggest life lesson Laura has learntHow did Laura's motto come aboutHow...2024-07-1155 min
Athletic Ambitions: Stories of Tomorrow's ChampionsLaura Siddall - 4 x Ironman ChampionIn this episode, Laura shares her passion for helping young athletes, especially females, how she believes finding an identity outside being an athlete is important, her many tips for developing a strong sporting mindset and how good communication with a coach is key to successful performance. If you would like to find out more please visit www.cassandfriends.orgInstagram @cassandfriends2024-05-2945 min
SportSpielLaura Siddall: ‘Don’t die wondering’Don’t die wondering – that’s Laura Siddall’s motto – and it’s a phrase you can see applied to so much of her life as a pro athlete.
Laura now is a hugely successful British triathlete but her path into professional sport came relatively late in life.
While sport was always important growing up she would go on to do a degree in Mechanical Engineering before taking a gap year as an officer in the British Army.
She would go on to work in the corporate world and moved to Sydney in Australia back in 2007...2024-02-131h 20
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLaura Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose For our Boxing Day episode, we’re delighted to be able to bring you a chat with Laura (Sid) Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose. Sid and Sonia discuss their experiences participating in the extreme triathlons Patagonman and Fodaxman. An inspirational discussion during which they both share their motivations for taking on these challenging races and the preparation involved. We hear about their experiences of both races, for Sonia as a participant at Fodaxman and as support crew for Sid doing the Patagonman. The unique challenges and atmosphere of both races, the unpredictable weather conditions and the stunning landscapes....2023-12-251h 10
Happy Smiling PeopleEp. 14 - Laura Siddall - Corporate World to Professional Ironman TriathlonLaura Siddall is a professional Ironman Triathlete with an amazing story.
Laura is an engineer, British Army Officer, and now Professional Triathlete. After doing her first triathlon aged 29, she took the plunge and backed herself to turn professional, quitting her corporate job and training full time.
She is a four time Iron man champion, a two time top 10 finisher in the world championships and European long distance champion.
In this episode we discuss, her journey of quitting her corporate job aged 34 to pursue a career in professional triathlon, whether being a professional athlete requires sacrifice or choices, the value of...2023-11-1358 min
IMTalkIMTalk Episode 896 – Jocelyn McCauley and Laura SiddallThis week we have Kona interviews with pro athletes Jocelyn McCauley, Laura Siddall and coach Rob Dallimore. We also have News, and Q&As.2023-10-171h 32
Inside Tri ShowLaura Siddall - On my termsLaura Siddall has been a professional triathlete since 2013. She is a multiple Ironman Champion and although she comes from Great Britain, she lives and trains abroad and has spend time in the USA, New Zealand and Spain. At the age of 42, Laura finished twice in the top ten at the Ironman World Championships in 2022.You'll hear:05:00 Laura talks through the tough time she has had since an accident during the bike leg of Ironman Brazil 2023, which resulted in a head injury. She doesn't remember what happened, and while she didn't break any bones, a CT...2023-10-041h 16
The Evidence Based TriathleteLaura SiddallGreat to catch up with Laura Siddall - always insightful and inspiring.2023-07-071h 07
Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian RobertsLaura Siddall | What parallels are there between sport and business, and what can we learn from them?
What parallels are there between sport and business, and what can we learn from them?
Laura Siddall returns to Helping Organisations Thrive to discuss what parallels she has experienced throughout her life in both corporate positions and now as a professional athlete. Laura highlights how there is a focus on rest, recovery, sleep and nutrition in sport, as these are factors widely known to sustainably improve performance. Although these “tools" have the potential to be highly transferable in enhancing performance in a corporate setting, prioritisation of these aspects is limited. Laura goes on to discuss various other par...2023-05-0847 min
The RunAlive PodcastLaura Siddall - Who's on your team?What does it look like to build a team that you really trust? And how do you do that when you can't possibly know everything, and you have to lead from a place of humility? We speak to iron distance triathlete Laura Siddall about the importance of building a team that can help you achieve to your best.Laura is a professional iron distance triathlete, but came to triathlon later than most, at an age when most professional athletes are retiring and has drawn her learnings from stints in the corporate world, and a year in...2023-05-0548 min
Business of EnduranceUltra Woman with Dede GriesbauerDede Griesbauer recently became the Ultraman World Champion at the age of 52. Not turning pro until she was 35, Dede is a veteran Professional Triathlete, being a 3-time Ironman Champion and a 2-time 70.3 Champion. She is the 2016 12-hour Time Trial World Champion, where she set the course record of 258 miles, beating all of the men as well. She won Ultraman Florida in 2020 where she set an Ultraman World Record and she is the 2022 Ultraman World Champion where she set a course record by over 45 minutes. It was an honour for Claire and I to interview her and former T...2023-02-241h 34Helping Organisations Thrive with Julian RobertsLaura Siddall | Taking a leap of faith into a new adventure
“Don’t die wondering” – the quote and value that Laura Siddall, professional triathlete, stands by to help drive her when making big decisions. How could incorporating this same value in your life impact the way you make decisions, whether they be personal, or business-related?
Laura made a big leap from using sport as a hobby alongside her corporate job, to fully committing to sport, triathlon specifically, as her profession. Laura explains how she was excited to see where her limits may be within the sport when fully committing to it. Laura shares the obstacles, personal failures, and lessons...2022-11-2848 min
Helping People PerformIronman training, with Laura Siddall: Ep 8A slightly different angle to Helping People Perform in this episode, where I delve into the world of helping yourself perform as an elite athlete, speaking with professional triathlete Laura Siddall. Not only does Laura have a background in helping others perform through performance improvement roles, she also coaches, mentors and supports others in women’s sport and the world of professional triathlon. All this on top of going from strength to strength in her own triathlon and Ironman performance. An amazing glimpse into the world of dedication, sacrifice and commitment that it takes to get to, and stay at...2022-11-0741 min
The Five W'sLaura Siddall: Me Against the Finish LineLaura Siddall (Ironman Triathlete) discusses her athlete journey, performance environment and What Works for Her in What Context and Why.The Five W's PodcastWhat Works for Who in What Context and WhyThe podcast explores a biopsychosocial approach to athlete development, Each episode explores a unique perspective on the topic from the viewpoint of academia, athletes, coaches, practitioners, psychologists, researchers, S&C and sports scientists, and seeks to be relevant to anyone interested in athlete development. DEFINITION OF TERMS(My current working definitions):BioPsychoSocial: A...2022-11-051h 09
LEVER Movement PodcastPro Triathlete Laura Siddall And Why She Uses LEVERWelcome to the LEVER Movement Podcast! On this episode we're joined by Pro Triathlete Laura "Sid" Siddall. We talk all about how she got into the sport, her thoughts on how triathlon has changed over the past few years, how she started using Bodyweight Support in her training, and why LEVER is now her third checked bag when she travels across the world! You can find out more about Laura on her website at https://laurasiddall.com/about/ and her Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ Remember to subscribe and rate the L...2022-06-2738 min
Luke's Lowdown PodcastLAURA SIDDALL: Don't Die Wondering...Becoming a Professional Triathlete & Ironman Champion was never the plan for Laura Siddall. After building a career as an Engineer, she found the sport of triathlon, and her new life's Motto - 'Don't Die Wondering.'
Laura's curiosity shines through as she shares the ups and downs of her globe trotting lifestyle, with several candid stories that will make you stop what you're doing, and ask yourself "is this the path I should be taking?"
A thoroughly enjoyable chat with 'Sid' and one that should get you excited for living...2022-04-291h 15
IMTalkIMTalk Episode 812 – Laura SiddallThis week we have Laura Siddall on the show. We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Website of the Week and Q&As.2022-03-011h 24
The TriDoc Podcast, triathlon and health in one placeSpirulina/Laura SiddallIn this episode:Spirulina is the name given to the extract of two species of blue green algae. Easy to cultivate and harvest, the plant is a remarkable source of nutrients and was once touted by NASA as the 'food of the future' and has even been grown in space for that purpose. Spirulina has gained popularity as a supplement as well and not just for nutrition but also for its purported effects on exercise performance. What does the science say and is this at long last a supplement that I can get behind? Plus, an entertaining...2022-02-251h 04
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
Ready, Row! USAMy Rowing Life: Careers in Rowing - ROWAPALOOZA #3 ROWAPALOOZA #3: Celebrating 3 years & 100 episodes! "My Rowing Life: Careers in Rowing" Taking over the studio for our third ROWAPALOOZA party are Tom Siddall, Angelica Greene, and Ryan Worth. These three do "all the things" in rowing - from coaching and more coaching, to accessories manufacturing, to boat transport, rowing travel, learn-to-row, advocating for inclusion, rowing boat sales, boat repair, umpiring & organizing at regattas - can you tell that these folks love the sport?!Tom Siddall is a coach at CRI, Tufts, USRowing ODP & Para National Team; "Gel" Greene is an artist, longtime rower, and founder of Ge...2021-12-1437 min
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
ComebaCKComebaCK INTERVIEW #276 - Laura Siddall - Pro Triathlete/Ironman Champion - Career In SportLaura Siddall is a professional triathlete from the UK, training and competing all over the world. Laura is currently the fifth fastest British woman of all time over the iron distance, a four time Ironman Champion, which includes winning Ironman Australia for three consecutive years (2017, 2018, 2019), Ironman New Zealand (2018), and also the ETU European Long Distance Champion (2018). Laura discusses her upbringing and background in sport, her challenges in dealing with confidence issues, the thrill of competing in such an intense environment, and her motto, “Don’t Die Wondering”. An absolute pleasure, thank you Laura! You can find out more about Laura at www...2021-11-2245 min
Inside Tri ShowShane Williams - The rugby star on his love for Ironman WalesLove triathlon? Love rugby? Love Wales? Then this episode is for you! Former Wales international Shane Williams talks about his journey from being one of the best wings in the world, to being a multiple Ironman finisher. The 5ft7 wing who was International Player of the Year in 2008, won 87 caps for Wales and made multiple appearances for the British and Irish Lions. Since retiring, he has turned his hand to endurance sports and has been a regular at Ironman Wales.You'll hear:06:30 The trigger for getting into triathlon09:00 His first Ironman Wales 'At...2021-09-081h 19The Evidence Based TriathletePro Talks - Laura SiddallGreat to talk with Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall. We covered a number of topics from her entering the triathlon word, the art & science of training, and community outreach.2021-08-101h 03
Strength For Endurance PodcastLaura Siddall - Training, Racing & Rehab across the hemispheres This week we’re joined by 5 x Iron distance Champion, Professional Triathlete Laura Siddall. Born and raised in the UK Laura has since experienced life as an athlete in many countries, from Australia to San Francisco, New Zealand and now her current base of Girona, Spain. But as a self-confessed ‘nomadic' athlete it's not all perfect weather, enviable training environments and learning languages over a good coffee (although these are a few perks). The life of a travelling professional brings its challenges and even more so for Laura over the past few years experiencing two sign...2021-06-251h 09
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
The Zero Lemon PodcastEpisode 52 - Laura Siddall - From The Desk Job To Ironman ChampionHere in the next episode of the Zero Lemon Podcast, Laura Siddall and I chat about her career now as a professional triathlete winning some of the toughest races out there. I've always been fascinated by triathlon and the commitment to training for three incredibly tough sports. Laura is a self confessed nomad continually chasing summer whilst living her dream of racing triathlons and Ironman events globally.
I've also set up a Patreon if you'd like to help support the channel for less than the price of a fancy London coffee and croissant: https://www.patreon.com/chrishallrides2021-06-161h 47
The Triathlete HourEp. 51: Laura Siddall won't die wonderingWelcome back to the Triathlete Hour. Hopefully, you enjoyed our re-airing of old episodes for the end of Women’s History Month and hopefully you also found the beginner’s episode from our training & gear podcast, Fitter & Faster, useful.To get all of our gear & training episodes, subscribe to Fitter & Faster:
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Today we’re back with another one of our favorite female athletes, our very own Laura Siddall.Usually you hear Laura analyzing the latest tri news from around the world as part of her segment Sid Talks, b...2021-04-081h 05The Triathlete HourEp. 51: Laura Siddall won't die wonderingWelcome back to the Triathlete Hour. Hopefully, you enjoyed our re-airing of old episodes for the end of Women’s History Month and hopefully you also found the beginner’s episode from our training & gear podcast, Fitter & Faster, useful.To get all of our gear & training episodes, subscribe to Fitter & Faster:
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Today we’re back with another one of our favorite female athletes, our very own Laura Siddall.Usually you hear Laura analyzing the latest tri news from around the world as part of her segment Sid Talks, b...2021-04-081h 05Business of EnduranceWomen Thriving In Sport with Dr Emma RossIn the first episode of the podcast with my new co-host, pro Ironman athlete, Laura Siddall, we speak to Dr Emma Ross, Head of Physiology at the English Institute of Sport, helping Team GB finish second in the medal table at the Rio Olympics.Dr Emma Ross led a ground-breaking campaign to improve support of female athletes within the high performance system. Through the SmartHER programme she worked to empower coaches, athletes and sports practitioners to better understand the exercising female, and how to capitalise and cope with her physiology and psychology in the context of sport. S...2021-02-051h 58Business of EnduranceIconic Ironman Races with Laura Siddall5 x Iron-distance Champion & 4 x Amateur World Champion, professional athlete, Laura Siddall, came to the sport late but has achieved a huge amount since. As someone who wants to win the iconic Ironman races, I wanted to explore with Laura which events really are the best in the world. Laura Siddall Recommendations Dr Steve Ingham's Supporting Champions podcast Anna McNuff - Pants of Perspective Anna McNuff - Llama Drama Andre Agassi - Open: An Autobiography Geraint Thomas - The Tour According to G This episode was sponsored by 2020-11-091h 12
Inside Tri ShowKriss Hendy: Get Stronger to go fasterKriss Hendy from Strength for Endurance will teach you the basics of Strength and Conditioning this week and you will learn why S & C should be an integral part of your training plan, in order to be fit and healthy. If you hope to continue swimming, biking running or hiking as you get older, then you need to be working on your strength and mobility right now!You'll hear:07:53 Why Strength and Conditioning is important, regardless of your age or fitness level.13:25 Where to start if you're new to Strength and Conditioning2020-11-0459 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLaura Siddall & Andrew Starykowicz - PTO HubFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:10:21) This week for all our coffee club members we’re running a giveaway competition for a triple pack of MitoQ! SUSAN ANDROVICH: (00:13:10) We chat to Suze Androvich, Fitter Radio Coffee Club member and winner of the 8-week online program ‘The Athlete’s Secret Weapon’ with the Elite Mindset Institute. HOT PROPERTY SEGMENT: (00:34:46) We feature Laura Siddall and Andrew Starykowicz after their recent video chat on the PTO Hub and review their discussion on the PTO, women in the sport and where professional triathlon is heading. 2020-10-102h 00
Team CPNZ - Endurance Sports PodcastCP Media Wednesday Night Live 16th September 2020 - Laura SiddallLaura Siddall
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We are excited to announce that we have Laura Siddall on the show joining us on the show this week all the way from Spain where she is currently based. For anyone that is involved in triathlon you will know the name as she has been racing as a full time professional since 2014. In that time she has won four time Ironman Championship events including Ironman Australia for three years running (2017, 2018, 2019), Ironman NZ (2018), and also ETU European Long Distance Champion (2018).
Laura is a fantastic athlete but also a great advocate for th...2020-09-231h 08
Inside Tri ShowKatrina Matthews: The army physio on a missionKatrina Matthews from the BMC-Vifit Pro triathlon team talks about being an Army physio, training to heart rate, social media pressures and getting off to a flying start as a pro triathlete.You'll hear:08:25 Katrina talks about 'a whirlwind' year10:30 Katrina talks amazingly openly about the challenge of social media during lockdown and the difficulty of not comparing herself with others.15:34 Katrina talks about her job as an Army physiotherapist and being able to sideline her Army career to pursue her triathlon career and the struggle of getting to grips with...2020-09-1651 min
Inside Tri ShowBehind the Scenes: National 100m TT ChampionshipsWe take you behind the scenes at the 2020 National 100m TT Championships. What does it take to ride at 25mph for nearly 4 hours? How do you plan your nutrition for a century ride? How does the time trial scene compare to the triathlon scene? And what happens when you don't have to run a marathon off the bike?You'll hear:06:06 From female winner, BMC Vifit pro triathlon team member Katrina Matthews08:16 Why Katrina felt 'absolutely rubbish' the day before the race11:05 Kat's previous TT experience... "I hadn't done one on the...2020-08-261h 09
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Episode: "Going From Professional Executive to Professional Runner"
Welcome to the #RunPainFree Podcast.
In this episode, Jessica Leggio preludes her Marathon Training Summit interview Going from Corporate Executive to Professional Triathlete.
So if you want to run more advanced race events, add cycling and swimming to a training program, and experience more meaningful results from running so you...2020-08-0429 min
The life of TriEpisode #10 Laura SiddallLaura Siddall went from Age Group racer to Age Group World Champion to Pro to Ironman Champion. We talk to her about her rise and rise. 2020-07-2754 min
The life of TriEpisode #10 Laura SiddallLaura Siddall went from Age Group racer to Age Group World Champion to Pro to Ironman Champion. We talk to her about her rise and rise. 2020-07-2754 min
Coffee with Belinda - Challenge Family podcastEpisode 4: Laura Siddall1,5 hour with Laura Siddall
It's time for a long talk with Laura Siddall, one of the nicest triathletes we know. Belinda talks with Laura about her career, the upcoming years, what to do during this time of the year and lots of other topics. Enjoy!2020-04-081h 31
Love Women's Cycling PodcastEpisode 7. - Getting the most out of your Body.In today's episode I met up with three successful women, with three different passions, that all call Girona, Spain home. Sport is what connects Kat Stene, Gemma Sampson and Laura Siddall together and with its growing athlete population, Girona has an increased need for professional infrastructure to support its athlete population. We spoke about a variety of topics from fuelling during training to pelvic function and stability. If you live in Girona, or find yourself passing through and would like to get in touch, you’ll find all our details below as well as some helpful resources. 2019-11-1956 min
Tri Talking SportLaura Siddall: Chasing the sunshine, life as a professional triathleteLaura has an impressive sporting cv which includes multiple podiums at an age group level on the world stage before she made the move into the professional ranks whilst she was living in Australia.Amongst her string of racing successes, she is a three-time IM Australia Champion after taking the title once again in May of this year. She was looking forward to another busy season of racing before disaster struck this Summer when she came off her bike fracturing her collar bone. She has spent the past few months recovering from the injury a...2019-10-091h 03
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastPete JacobsCOMPETITION FOR A FREE RACE ENTRY TO CAPE TO CAPE: (00:19:33) The Cape to Cape is Australia’s largest, longest running and most popular 4-day MTB stage race held from 17th to the 20th October 2019. Open to all listeners. Go to our website for more details. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: PETE JACOBS: (00:20:39) We caught up with IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs in Noosa to learn more about his carnivore diet - Pete is fueled by meat only. A fascinating chat where he tells us why it's really working for him. TRAINING PEAKS DISCOUNTED PR...2019-08-052h 06
The Pacing and Racing PodcastLaura Siddall - Her Journey with Challenge Roth & Training Tips for Age Group Triathletes!Today’s guest is British Professional Triathlete; Laura Siddall!
Now I am excited to talk with Laura today because she recently won IRONMAN Australia for her third year in a row and her story behind it is truly incredible! Now What amazes me about Laura is her background and her love for traveling which you’ll hear about in this episode and why Triathlon is a perfect fit for someone who loves to travel!
Now Laura has been a Challenge Family Ambassador for a few years now and has always loved Challenge Roth! Unfortunately, this year s...2019-06-261h 06
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN Cairns Kona AG QualifiersWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:18) Single sided freestyle breathing – the pros and cons. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: Cairns IRONMAN Age Group Kona Qualifiers (00:33:03) Bevan and our roving reporters Krystle and Josh Hockley catch up with a few of the age groupers after the race, some who qualified for Kona. Sarah Thomas Stephen McKellar with Fitter's Josh Hockley Siobhan McCloskey and Elle Hughes Jake Flynn Helen Morgan with Fitter's Krystle Hockley Leigh Davidson – Fitter Radio Coffee Club...2019-06-162h 20