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Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityEpisode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss DilemmaIn the final episode of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss tackle the complex question of whether endurance athletes should fast, and if so, how to do it safely without compromising training quality or health. Jules brings her expertise in sports nutrition to provide practical guidance on timing fasting protocols around training seasons, the difference between fasting for weight loss and fasted training for metabolic adaptation, and how to monitor whether a fasting approach is helping or hindering performance. Key Points Discussed: Should endurance athletes fast? It depends on individual circumstances...
2025-11-1946 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityEpisode 2: Types of Fasting Explained - What Works and What's Just HypeIn part two of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss dive deep into the different types of fasting protocols available today. From time-restricted eating to extreme approaches with catchy names, they explore what the science actually supports versus what's simply clever marketing designed to sell products. Jules walks through the continuum of fasting approaches and importantly discusses who should avoid fasting altogether, drawing on her expertise in female-specific nutrition and eating disorder awareness. Key Points Discussed: Time-restricted eating (TRE): The most common and manageable approach, typically 16:8 or 14:10 windows, with early eating...
2025-11-1242 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityEpisode 1: Understanding Fasting and Nutrition - The Science Behind What Happens When We FastIn this first episode of our three-part fasting series, Simon Ward welcomes Dr. Jules Strauss to explore the evolutionary science behind fasting and what actually happens in our bodies when we restrict food intake. While fasting has become a popular topic on social media, Jules brings her decade of research in exercise metabolism to separate the science from the hype. Together, they unpack how our hunter-gatherer ancestors evolved to handle periods without food, the hour-by-hour changes that occur during fasting, and why our relationship with hunger is far more complex than we might think. Key...
2025-11-0541 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityCreatine, Brain Health, and Ageing Strong — with Dr Tommy WoodIn this week’s BeBattleReady podcast, Simon Ward welcomes back Dr Tommy Wood to explore one of the most researched yet misunderstood supplements - creatine. While most athletes associate it with muscle strength, Tommy explains why its benefits go far beyond the gym, extending to brain health, cognitive function, and ageing well. Together, they unpack how creatine works, who should consider supplementing, the differences between athletic and cognitive benefits, and why it might be particularly valuable for older athletes and post-menopausal women.   Key Points Discussed: Creatine as a brain protector: Originally known for...
2025-10-2939 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityThe 70% Rule: Why Most 'Aging' Is Actually Reversible - September Podcast SummaryThe aging athlete's journey doesn't have to mean inevitable decline. In this reflective episode, Simon and Bethany Ward revisit September's most impactful conversations, distilling key lessons from their discussions with running coaches Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola, plus Lucy Hurn's inspiring Iron Man journey through menopause. From proprioception and fast-twitch muscle loss to hormonal chaos and identity questions, this episode tackles the real challenges facing athletes over 50 - and more importantly, the proven solutions that can keep you strong, durable, and competitive for decades to come.   Quote of the Episode "70% of what w...
2025-10-221h 05Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityStrong Bones, Strong Future — How to Stay UnbreakableStrong bones are the armour that carry us through life’s battles — whether it’s racing triathlon, carrying the shopping, or keeping up with grandchildren. Yet too many athletes only notice cracks in that armour when it fails. In this episode, Simon is joined by Dr Juliet McGrattan and Dr Catherine Jackson to explore what really keeps bones battle ready: the truth about calcium, vitamin D, hormones, strength training, and why endurance sport alone isn’t enough. Together, they unpack how both men and women can protect their bone health, maintain strength through midlife and beyond...
2025-10-081h 22Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityFrom Trauma to Triumph: Tom Page and Julia Saunders on Resilience, Recovery and Riding 19,000kmIn this episode of the Be Battle Ready podcast, Simon is joined by Tom Page and his partner Julia Saunders. Their story begins at Ironman Hamburg, where Tom’s race — and life — changed in an instant after a head-on collision with a motorbike on the closed course. While Tom was rushed to intensive care with serious injuries, Julia continued her first Ironman not knowing what had happened. Together they share how they navigated the trauma of that day, the long road of rehab and recovery, and how they went on to cycle 19,200km through 27 countries. This conversation is abo...
2025-10-011h 13Budding Author Podcast
Budding Author PodcastNYT Suspense Thrillers with special guest JD BarkerSo pleased to be joined by special guest J D Barker, a multiple New York Times Best seller. On the show we hear his crazy story about how he got to know Stephen King. We talk about the collaborations with James Paterson and the chat with Dacre Stoker (Dacre Stoker is the great-grandnephew of Bram Stoker, the author of the classic novel Dracula. Dacre Stoker manages the Bram Stoker Estate) which turned out to be an interview to co-write the prequel to Dracula (from the notes of Bram Stoker). Plus some superb writing advice we...
2025-09-2937 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityRunning Stronger After 50: The 4-Step Solution (Part 2) (with Bobby McGee & Matt PendolaIn this second part of my conversation with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola, we move beyond the challenges of ageing and dive straight into the solutions. If part one painted the picture of why running performance declines after 50, today is all about how to fight back. From mobility and stability foundations to strength, power, and “broken endurance” running, Bobby and Matt lay out practical strategies that any athlete can implement to keep running strong well into their later years. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, or 60s and want to mai...
2025-09-241h 02Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityRunning Performance After 50: Why It Declines More Than Swimming & Cycling (Part 1)In this eye-opening first part of a two-part series, host Simon Ward sits down with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola to tackle a frustrating reality many over-50 athletes face: while swimming and cycling performance may hold steady, running seems to decline more sharply with age. This isn't just anecdotal - it's a well-documented phenomenon that affects both male and female endurance athletes. The trio dive deep into the physiological, neurological, and cultural reasons behind this decline, setting the stage for practical solutions in part two. Key Point 1: It's Neurological First...
2025-09-1744 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityLucy Hurn: When Your Body Changes the Rules: Qualifying for Kona Through PerimenopauseWhat happens when your body changes the rules halfway through your biggest athletic goal? Lucy Hurn found out when perimenopause hit during her 8-year quest to qualify for Kona. In this raw and practical episode, Lucy shares her journey from struggling with fatigue, irregular recovery, and changing physiology to finally earning her spot at the Ironman World Championships. This isn't just about getting faster — it's about adapting, listening to your body, and redefining what success looks like.   Key insights from this conversation: • Listen to your body becomes non-negotiable — especially when hormones make re...
2025-09-101h 24Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityWithout a Goal on the Calendar, Do You Still Count as an Athlete?Most of us define ourselves by the training plan, the race on the horizon, the number pinned to our chest. But what happens when that’s gone — through injury, retirement, or just life getting in the way? In this episode, Simon and Beth dig into the messy subject of identity in sport: Are you still an athlete without an event to aim for? Is identity shaped by how we see ourselves, or how others see us? Why it’s vital to build interests beyond swim, bike, run. Practical ways to navigate transitions and protect your sense of sel...
2025-09-0336 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBattle Ready Fitness: Why You Don’t Need Endless Training to Do Epic ThingsIn this week’s episode, Simon and Beth broadcast from Istanbul, fresh from Simon’s attempt at the iconic Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim. Covering 6.5km from Asia to Europe, this unique race combines history, strategy, and a little bit of chaos. Beth puts Simon in the hot seat to find out what the experience was like, what really happened with the current, and how his Battle Ready approach allowed him to take it on without changing his regular training. They also look back at Simon’s recent 218km gravel ride across Salisbury Plain, discussing how consistency, strength training, and su...
2025-08-2741 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityThe Truth About Motivation: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic DriveIn this episode, Simon and Beth explore one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges in long-term endurance training: motivation. Why do some people train consistently, even without a race on the calendar, while others need the pressure of an event to get out the door? Is one approach better than the other? And how does motivation evolve as we age? With Beth firmly on Team Extrinsic and Simon on Team Intrinsic, this episode dives into a light-hearted but deeply useful discussion around how to stay consistent — especially when your goals change or life gets in...
2025-08-2046 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity5 Habits That Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours Too)In this week’s High Performance Human podcast, I’m joined once again by my “exotic-accented” co-host Beth to share the five habits that have made the biggest difference to my health, performance, and longevity over the past decade. From recovering after a serious bike crash to fostering a very enthusiastic guide dog puppy, Simon and Beth dive into how small, consistent changes can have a huge long-term impact. You’ll hear: Why daily mobility work became non-negotiable after injury The link between sleep quality and mood, recovery, and long-term brain health How reducing alcohol and sugar/ultr...
2025-08-1352 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityZero Talent, Maximum Impact: The Behaviours That Really Make a DifferenceThis week’s episode flips the script on talent. Helen Gorman welcomes Simon Ward to discuss the overlooked factors that separate good athletes from great ones—none of which require natural ability. Drawing from decades of experience, including his work with the Brownlee brothers, Simon shares key traits like consistency, coachability, and a strong work ethic. The conversation unpacks how subtle behaviours—like showing up on time, maintaining a positive attitude, and preparing well—can have a huge cumulative effect on performance and longevity. The episode also covers: Insights from coaching elite and Masters athletes...
2025-08-0649 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity35 Years of Triathlon and Still Racing at 70: The Remarkable Liz DunlopIn this episode, Simon chats with long-time triathlete and inspiring age-grouper Liz Dunlop. With a triathlon career spanning over three decades, Liz shares how she maintains her motivation, copes with injuries, and balances lifestyle with performance. Now approaching her 70s, Liz continues to train, race, and inspire, proving that age is no barrier to athletic ambition. We discuss: How Liz first got into triathlon in 1990 – and won her debut race Her Scottish roots, sunny winters in Cyprus, and love of paddleboarding Overcoming injuries: ACL surgery, broken bones, and osteopenia Why strength training and flexibility become more im...
2025-07-301h 21Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityPretty Gritty: Collective Empowerment and Positive Peer Pressure with Emma Stoney & Katie GillIn this episode, I chat with Emma Stoney and Katie Gill — athletes, coaches, and the driving force behind Pretty Gritty, a Yorkshire-based community for female triathletes. We explore how they created a supportive space for women in sport, the unique challenges facing female athletes, and how they balance family, coaching, and business. We discuss: How an ankle injury sparked new reflections on risk, adventure, and storytelling Why many women feel conflicted about long-distance triathlon training The surprising power of community, confidence, and showing up How Pretty Gritty grew from a local swim session to a thriving co...
2025-07-231h 05Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityCoach Simon Gets Grilled by BethWe’re flipping the script! In this special episode of the High Performance Human Podcast, Simon hands over the reins to co-host (and wife) Beth, who takes her first turn in the host's chair — and puts Simon firmly in the hot seat. With zero preparation and no idea what’s coming, Simon fields Beth’s awkward, cheeky, and insightful questions. They dive into: What it’s really like coaching your spouse The challenge of balancing coach/athlete dynamics with a relationship When a coach needs to hold an athlete back — not push them harder Whether Simon ever secretl...
2025-07-1634 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityFreespeed: Unlocking Better Swimming with Coach Paul EaglestoneThis week I'm joined by swim coach and author Paul Eaglestone, whose new book Freespeed offers a simple but powerful approach to improving front crawl technique — especially for triathletes. Paul shares insights from a lifetime in swimming, including his early coaching work with Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee, and why he believes most triathletes can find "free speed" in the water through better technique, not harder work. From hydrodynamics and stroke mechanics to the role of kicking, turns, and even dryland training, this conversation is packed with practical advice for swimmers of all abilities — whether you...
2025-07-091h 30Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBody Image, Weight Loss & Healthy Body Composition with Simon & Beth WardIn this candid and deeply personal episode, Beth takes the lead to discuss a topic close to her heart—body image and the challenge of making sustainable changes to weight and body composition. Stepping away from racing and performance metrics, Simon and Beth reflect on the psychological, emotional, and practical aspects of health-focused weight management, particularly for those with a history of disordered eating. Topics Discussed: Beth’s personal history with scales, disordered eating, and body image Why weight and performance aren’t always linked The dangers of equating “looking good” with “losing weight” How to create a susta...
2025-07-0258 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBeth’s Post-Ironman Reflections: Recovery, Lessons & What Comes NextOne week after crossing the finish line at Ironman Austria, Beth returns to the podcast to share what the experience really felt like—after the adrenaline wore off. From analysing her performance to navigating recovery, she opens up about the emotional rollercoaster, the lessons she’s taking forward, and how her mindset continues to evolve. Whether you’re planning your own big event or just curious about what happens after the finish line, this episode offers a thoughtful and honest debrief.   What You'll Learn: Why Beth is proud of the finish but still w...
2025-06-2533 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBattling Heat, Cut-Offs & Doubt: Beth’s Ironman Austria StoryIn this emotional and inspiring episode, Simon sits down with Beth to unpack her unforgettable day at Ironman Austria. From tranquil lake swims and smooth alpine roads to an intense race against the clock and searing heat, Beth shares the highs, lows, and mental battles of race day. This is more than a race recap—it's a story of resilience, mindset, and sheer determination. What You’ll Hear: How pre-race nerves were surprisingly absent (until they weren’t!) The benefits of arriving early and staying in a motorhome right by the start line Why Beth had mixed...
2025-06-181h 00Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBlood Flow Restriction, Vo2 Max, Longevity & the Science of Smart Training – with Martin WhitakerIn this episode, Simon chats with Martin Whitaker — a performance coach and PhD researcher specialising in blood flow restriction (BFR) training — about powerful tools for boosting performance, enhancing recovery, and staying fit for life. Topics Discussed: What is blood flow restriction training and how does it work? Strength and hypertrophy gains with lower loads Case studies from ACL rehab and elite football clubs VO₂ Max development using low-intensity interval training with BFR Using BFR for recovery, tapering, and mid-competition maintenance Who should not use BFR (health contraindications like DVT or AFib) Why VO₂ Max matters for longevit...
2025-06-111h 08Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityFacing Doubt, Finding Progress: The Road to IM Austria with Beth WardBeth is back! Just two weeks out from Ironman Austria, Simon and Beth chat through the highs and hurdles of her training journey. From emotional breakthroughs in the pool with swim coach Ray Gibbs to navigating the challenges of a new bike setup, nutrition plans, and a warm-up race at Outlaw Half—this episode is packed with insights for any triathlete prepping for race day. Key Topics: Beth’s follow-up session with swim coach Ray Gibbs Embracing technique over speed and building long-term swim efficiency First impressions of Beth’s new Ribble road bike Bike fitting insigh...
2025-05-2846 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityHow to Execute Your Plan on Race DayYou’ve trained for months, followed the plan, and now race day is approaching. But even the best preparation can fall apart without smart execution on the day. In this solo episode, I break down the five essential components of a successful race day plan — helping you avoid common pitfalls and stay calm, confident, and in control. Whether you’re doing a triathlon, long sportive, or any endurance event, these strategies will help you perform at your best when it counts. What You’ll Learn The #1 reason athletes blow up on race day — and how to avo...
2025-05-2119 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityStaying the Course – Tim Ashelford on Longevity, Consistency & Enjoying the ProcessThis week, I’m catching up with an old friend and long-time triathlon devotee, Tim Ashelford. With over 35 years in the sport, Tim has quietly built a life around consistent training, minimal injuries, and a mindset that favours long-term health over short-term glory. Together we explore: The early days of UK triathlon clubs (and some very questionable kit choices!) Why Tim chose not to pursue Ironman long-term The underestimated value of sprint and standard-distance racing How to stay healthy, consistent, and enthusiastic after 60 The training and lifestyle tweaks that support performance as we age We al...
2025-05-1450 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityHow to Be Battle Ready: Build Functional Fitness, Resilience, and Lasting HealthWhat does it really mean to be battle ready? In this episode of the High Performance Human Podcast, host Simon Ward breaks down a smarter, more sustainable approach to health and fitness — one that’s built for the demands of everyday life, not just race day. Forget chasing peak performance 24/7. Instead, Simon explores how to create a balanced, resilient body and mind through consistent training, smart recovery, and holistic health habits. Whether you're a triathlete, weekend warrior, or just someone who wants to stay strong and active as you age, this episode gives you the tool...
2025-05-0724 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityThe Random Health Check That Changed Everything with Dave HillIn this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, Simon Ward speaks with long-time podcast listener and endurance athlete Dave Hill, who shares his recent journey through an unexpected prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Despite being in excellent health, with a strong training routine, healthy nutrition, and a proactive attitude towards wellbeing, Dave’s story begins with a routine blood test that flagged an elevated PSA level – a silent sign that something was amiss. Topics Covered: Why "battle ready" fitness is about more than just being event-ready How a strong foundation of fitness, mobility, and mind...
2025-04-3057 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityAge Is Just a Number: 5 Habits That Keep You Fit, Lean and EnergisedWhy You Should Listen Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In this solo episode, Simon dives into five practical, science-backed priorities that can help you feel younger, move better, and stay strong well into your later years. Whether you’re an athlete or just want to keep doing the things you love for longer, this episode is packed with real-life-tested strategies to support healthy ageing. From lifting weights to sleeping better, eating smarter and moving more — this is your roadmap to a longer, more vibrant healthspan. What We Cover: Sleep qualit...
2025-04-2333 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity6 Daily Health Metrics That Actually MatterIn this solo episode, Simon Ward breaks down six simple but powerful daily health metrics that can help you make smarter training and lifestyle decisions—without being overwhelmed by tech or data. And the best part is they are either free or very cheap to measure. Whether you're an athlete over 50, a weekend warrior, or simply looking to better understand your body, these metrics offer valuable insights into your health, recovery, and overall performance potential.   Why They Matter Tracking just a few of these each day can help you: Spot ill...
2025-04-1628 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityHow to race the perfect Ironman. What most people don’t talk about!When I trained for my first Ironman back in 1995 — nearly 30 years ago — there weren’t many resources available. That presented a real challenge. It was all trial and error. Fast forward to today, and we’ve got the opposite problem: too much information. With so much out there, it can be hard to know what really matters. The key? Getting the right information — and focusing on the things that actually make a difference on race day. Most athletes are fixated on crossing the finish line — and sure, that’s a huge achievement. You’ll earn the meda...
2025-04-0929 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityInside Indie Lee’s 2024 Season: Breakthroughs, Setbacks, and Key LessonsIndie Lee is making waves in the middle- and long-distance triathlon scene. If you missed our 2023 conversation about her journey, be sure to check it out. Today, we’re diving into her 2024 season, filled with incredible results, surprising breakthroughs, and tough disappointments. Indie shares a refreshingly honest insight into the challenges of professional triathlon—from the highs of success to the struggles behind the scenes. We discuss how working with a new coach helped her unlock the benefits of a decade of training, the logistics of long-haul travel, managing time zone shifts, and maintaining peak fitn...
2025-03-191h 05Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityUnlocking the Power of Your Body Clock with Professor Karyn EsserThe internal body clock—also known as the circadian rhythm—is something you’ve probably heard of. But did you know that every cell in your body has its own internal clock, and they’re not always perfectly in sync? I didn’t either! That’s why I’ve invited today’s guest, Professor Karyn Esser from the University of Florida, to help us explore this fascinating topic. As Chair of the Department of Physiology and Aging, Karyn and her team have been at the forefront of research on circadian rhythms—specifically how they influence skeletal muscle function and overa...
2025-03-121h 00Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityAthlete, coach, TV announcer, author, absolute legend - Steve TrewTriathlon has been a recognised sport in the UK for 42 years, with the first official event held in 1983. My guest, Steve Trew, was there at the very beginning. Steve has had an incredible career in sport, particularly in triathlon. As one of the UK’s first triathlon coaches, he blended his experience as a competitive runner, triathlete, and personal trainer to help shape the sport—long before formal coaching education programmes even existed. He was also a pioneer of triathlon training camps, launching some of the earliest camps in Malta. Beyond coaching, Steve has played a ke...
2025-03-051h 12Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityUnlocking the Power of HRV with Dr. Torkil FærøWhat if you could track your body’s readiness, optimise recovery, and boost your overall health—just by measuring one key metric? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Torkil Færø, author of The Pulse Cure, to explore the power of Heart Rate Variability (HRV). While many athletes use HRV to fine-tune their training, Dr. Torkil takes a broader approach—one that puts health first. And as I’ve learned over the years, when your health is in a great place, performance becomes much easier to optimise. We dive into: ✅ Why HRV is for everyon...
2025-02-261h 16Budding Author Podcast
Budding Author PodcastTips for writing short storiesIn this episode we talk with Kolby Granville from the "After Dinner Conversation" the most popular fiction Lit mag of 2024. This is a great epiusode for tips on writing short storiesHere are links for Kolby and the after dinner conversation plus some links to items discussedX @AfterDinnerConhttps://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/submissionshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ones_Who_Walk_Away_from_Omelashttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_BergeronThe host of the budding author podcast is Simon...
2025-01-2924 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityWinning a first World age group title at 75 years young with Mike GoddardWelcome to this week's episode featuring Mike Goddard, entrepreneur, a current World and European triathlon champion in the 75-79 age group sprint distance and an avid fell runner. I invited Mike after he engaged with one of my recent posts about reducing training volume while maintaining performance. He didn't just maintain his fitness. He achieved unprecedented fitness, for him at least, winning his age group both the Euros and the World Championships in the sprint distance. If you're interested and have concerns about how aging may affect your training and racing, this episode will provide encouraging insights...
2025-01-291h 13Budding Author Podcast
Budding Author PodcastI'm not worried by AI with P L RivenIn this episode we talked with P L Riven a new author who loves editing as well as creating fast paced fantasy stories. Although, many are, P L is not worried about the march of AI Here are links for PL RivenX @plrivenIG @ plriven_authorThreads @ plriven_authorWebsite: http://plriven.comThe host of the budding author podcast is Simon WardAs well as subscribing to the channel, you can also find him on the following
2025-01-2218 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityFrom Spinal Fractures to Ironman Podiums: Emma Bexson's Remarkable ComebackThis week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Emma Bexson. Emma is a champion Ironman age-group triathlete, a competitor in the Pro category of Hyrox events, a mother of three, and the owner of her own chiropractic clinic. Oh, and she rides racehorses every morning for fun! But Emma’s story doesn’t stop there. I first came across Emma about 15 years ago when a friend, Steve Lumley (aka the “Grumpy Old Coach”), shared a Facebook post showing her in the hospital after a serious bike crash. Emma had sustained multiple injuries, including spinal fractures...
2025-01-221h 02Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityProsecco & Push Ups: Holiday Survival with Simon & BethLast week marked a milestone as we released our very first episode on Christmas Day, and today, we’re excited to bring you our inaugural episode on New Year’s Day! Similar to last week’s engaging conversation with the Grumpy Old Coaches, today's episode takes on a relaxed vibe. I'm joined again by Mrs. Ward, and together we’ll share some reflections—along with a glass of Prosecco—on our holiday season and its impact on our training routines and our  healthy habits. We’ve both appreciated the downtime, managing to maintain a workout routine while s...
2025-01-0131 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity“Battle ready!” - The 2024 Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas SpecialWelcome to a special Christmas Day episode of The Grumpy Old Coaches! Can you believe this is our very first podcast published on Christmas Day, after almost 400 episodes? In the spirit of the season, we’ve reunited at the White Lion in Wigan, with Steve Lumley and myself joining Marc Laithwaite for our annual Grumpy Old Coaches reunion. It’s been a year since our last get-together, so we have plenty to discuss. We'll reflect on 2024 and share our experiences of not quite achieving our goals due to injury and illness. Our conversation covers: The...
2024-12-251h 10Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityYour Questions Answered: Carbon Wheels, Year-Round S&C, Zone 2 Training, Swimming Tips, and Advice to My Younger Self  There’s no such thing as a silly question—if it’s important to you, it’s worth asking! As a coach, I love helping people solve their challenges, and curiosity is a huge part of that process. Asking questions and exploring ideas is how we grow, and I encourage you to keep them coming. This week’s podcast is a little different—there are no guests, just me answering a selection of listener questions. If you’ve got a question you’d like me to address in a future episode, don’t hesitate to send it...
2024-12-1835 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityUnderstanding Lactate and the Norwegian Method with Dr. Sam ShepherdIn today’s episode I’m joined by Dr. Sam Shepherd, Head of Sports Science at Precision Fuel and Hydration, and a leading expert on lactate. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of lactate, training zones, and the cutting-edge Norwegian Method often associated with elite triathletes like Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt. We wrap up by exploring the Norwegian Method - a high-volume, high-intensity training approach that emphasizes frequent threshold training and precise lactate testing to fine-tune performance. While it may seem like a modern innovation, the principles behind it have been around for decades. In fact...
2024-12-111h 25Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity7 steps to swimming faster * Bethany WardBack by popular demand! Mrs. Ward returns to the podcast following the amazing feedback from her previous episode. This time, we dive deeper into the challenges she faces in the pool and explore solutions that resonate with many triathletes. As a coach, I’ve seen these obstacles time and again, which inspired me to create the "7 Steps to Swimming Faster" infographic. You can download your FREE copy using the link in the show notes! In this episode we break down the 7 steps, including: Why having a swim coach is critical to your progress Make sur...
2024-12-0444 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityUnlocking plyometrics for endurance athletes * Joe OttonHave you ever wondered if plyometrics could boost your performance as a triathlete or distance runner? On today’s episode, we’re jumping into the world of plyometric training (see what I did there?) — what it is, why it matters, and how it can take your endurance game to the next level. Joining me today is strength and fitness coach Joe Hotton, founder of Gym Geek, a sports science and personal training facility in Weymouth. With a BSc in Strength & Conditioning and extensive experience working with athletes across various disciplines, Joe is the perfect guide to help us nav...
2024-11-271h 20Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityStarting Strong: Building an Ironman training plan after a few years away * Bethany WardThis week, I’m thrilled to welcome a very special guest . . my wife, Bethany Ward! Beth is training for Ironman Austria 2025, and her last long-distance was back in 2019. We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share how I approach creating a training plan for a new athlete. In this episode, we cover: Structuring a training plan after years of focusing on other events How to find the training volume sweet spot for balance and success The high-performance habits of sleep, nutrition, and stress management that form the foundation of consistent training Key steps Beth ca...
2024-11-201h 10Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityWax on, wax off * Embracing challenges with Claire CarlinIn this inspiring episode, we sit down with Claire Carlin, an accomplished age-group triathlete, karate black belt, and dedicated Assembly of God minister. Claire shares her journey as an athlete navigating the unique challenges posed by her co-occurring conditions of autism and dyspraxia, conditions that often impact her ability to perform coordinated movements. Despite these hurdles, Claire has tackled multiple triathlons, including three full-distance Outlaw triathlons, and recently achieved an impressive PB in each discipline at Ironman Barcelona – crossing the finish line in just under 15 hours. Claire talks openly about how dyspraxia impacts her swimming, cycling, and runnin...
2024-11-1358 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityArch to Arc (Enduroman) record breaker * Paul RobinsonHe’s back and he did it!! Age group triathlete Paul Robinson returns to share his story of conquering Arch to Arc. You might remember that Paul was on the show at the beginning of September. At that point, he was waiting to start the Enduroman (Arch to Arc) challenge which is billed as the toughest triathlon in the world for good reason. Run 87 miles from Marble Arch to Dover, swim the English Channel (which is at least 21 miles and could be more due to currents), and then cycle 181 miles from Calais to the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.   Only 59 athl...
2024-10-301h 11Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity"Just make sure you are here next week” - How to win an Olympic Gold medal with Jess LearmonthSince starting the podcast in 2017, I've been fortunate to speak with quite a few Olympic Gold medallists. It’s even more fun when you have known them since before that victory and observed their progress.   Today’s guest is Leeds-based triathlete, Jess Learmonth. I've known Jess for quite sometime, and I'm so pleased to be chatting with her today! About 8 or 9 years ago she started swimming with our Masters group at the Survival Saturday session. 2 hours of pain overseen by our enthusiastic coach, Alan Hutchinson. Jess went right into the top lane and then carried on. As you’ll hear in the...
2024-10-2359 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityTriathlete and explorer, Chris Brown, makes history by becoming the first person to reach Point Nemo, the remotest location on Earth.In last week's email I briefly mentioned my adventurous spirit and pursuit of ’triathlon tourism’. Today’s podcast guest, Chris Brown, shares a similar and maybe even more enthusiastic approach to life.   Chris is a  triathlete, racing driver, entrepreneur, Guinness World Record Holder and explorer. I’ve known Chris for about 20 years. We first met through our local triathlon club, Leeds/Bradford, and Chris and his son Mika swam in my session every Wednesday.  For as long as I have known Chris he has always pushed the boundaries be it in business, with his fitness, or with the challenges...
2024-10-021h 15Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevitySleep smart - maximising health and performance * Dr. Luke GuptaAs we all start to consider the ways in which we can improve our performances after 2024, I think it is really useful to consider the role that sleep plays. More and harder training is often the first resort for many athletes seeking improvements in fitness. What if you were to do similar training to the previous season, but explored ways in which you could make that training more productive? Like a rising tide that lifts all boats, more or better quality sleep improves everything. In fact, I’d go so far as to say that I don't believe there is an...
2024-09-181h 04Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityIs this the world's hardest triathlon? Paul Robinson is about to find out. What do you think is the toughest triathlon in the world? Ironman Lanzarote, Norseman, ICON Livigno? They are all tough and have a legitimate claim, but what about this one?   Enduroman, also known as Arch to Arc. The athletes attempting this will run 87 miles from London to Dover, then swim at least 21 miles from Dover to France (distance could be more depending on currents/tides), and finally bike 181 miles from Calais to Paris. There have only ever been 59 finishers!   The latest to attempt this is Yorkshireman Paul Robinson. Paul is a seasoned triathlete and has been involved in the sport fo...
2024-09-111h 04Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityHow to age well and be a better athlete with 5 simple moves * Tim Anderson"If you want to run faster, move better." That's the advice of several top running coaches I have spoken with. It’s particularly important for us older athletes, because as you might already know (and be experiencing) lack of mobility is part of the aging process. Fortunately, today's guest Tim Anderson from Original Strength has a solution to the mobility loss, he calls it 'Pressing Reset’. As humans we are designed and born to be strong and healthy throughout our entire lives, and in our conversation Tim will explain how 5 simple movements that we all learn as babi...
2024-09-041h 10Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityProfessional Gravel Bike Racer Danni ShrosbreeGravel biking is growing really fast, and as much as I like being on my road bike, I find gravel riding much more fun. I discovered gravel riding during the pandemic, which is also what happened to this week's podcast guest. She is professional gravel racer Danni Shrosbree, and she races globally for the Felt UN1TD racing team.  She was UK National Gravel Champion in 2022, runner-up in 2023, and has finished 4th in the world famous Unbound Gravel race in Kansas. What makes this conversation even more enjoyable is that Danni is the first child of a previous guest, Bernie Sh...
2024-08-2850 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityParis Olympics 2024 - GB Triathlon team member Sam DickinsonThe Paris Olympics start this week, and I have clear memories dating back to the first one I can remember: Munich 1972.   Every 4 years we witness amazing performances and emotional moments. Hopefully, 2024 in Paris will be the same. For our podcast guest this week it will be a magical moment, when he steps onto the pontoon for the Men's Individual Triathlon next week.   Sam Dickinson is a professional triathlete based in Leeds, and he is one of 5 who have been selected for the GB Olympic triathlon team for the Paris Olympics. He will race in the men's individual event as...
2024-07-2450 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityWinning by learning to race smart! - T100 powerhouse Kyle SmithOn the podcast this week, we have Kyle Smith! Kyle is a professional triathlete from New Zealand. Raised in Blackburn, UK on a diet of motocross and modern pentathlon, he moved to Taupo in his youth, found triathlon and set about becoming one of the best in the world.   He is often first off the bike with blistering swim and bike splits, and this year he's been backing that up with solid run performances. As you’ll hear, he prefers the middle distance events such as T100 and 70.3, but he's found success at every level from World Triathlon short course rac...
2024-07-171h 22Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity"It’s not anxiety, I’m adrenalised" - Dealing with motivation, self doubt and anxiety around big events with Dr Josie PerryWhen you're getting close to the day of your big event it’s natural to feel some nerves and even a little anxiety. It happens to everyone, even the very top performers. In fact, if you felt no anxiety or nerves at all, that would probably be a bad thing.   It’s one thing to feel a little anxious, but to get to the point where you feel unable to make a decision or you're so uptight that it has a negative influence on your event, that's another matter altogether.   Today we have sports psychologist Dr. Josie Perry back on the sh...
2024-07-0351 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBBC pundit, former professional triathlete, and Legend of British Triathlon * Annie Emmerson The first triathlon in the UK was 1983. I did my first event in 1987 and while the sport continued to grow for the next 15 years it didn't really take off until the start of the Brownlee era from 2008.   Having said that, there are a significant number of folks who I consider the legends - the Triathletes, coaches, and administrators who were instrumental in building the foundations of British triathlon. Since I started the podcast in 2017 I have spoken with many of these legends. Great coaches like Steve Trew and some of the top athletes from the 90’s and 2000’s like Jodie Swall...
2024-06-261h 18Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBuilding Power and Mobility: Essential Strength Training for Endurance Athletes in Their 50s * Dan JohnAs you might have been able to pick up, I’m really getting into strength training at the moment. I feel like I need to share all of my lessons with you, because this type of activity is arguably your best antidote to aging. Dan John is back again today to help me with this.   Dan and I discuss the importance of strength training for endurance athletes, particularly those in their 50s, emphasising the need to focus on hypertrophy and explosive lifting to maintain lean body mass and mobility. We also highlight the significance of comprehensive training for triathletes, including mob...
2024-06-1954 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity"Being paralysed in a bike accident has given me some amazing opportunities” - Para Triathlete Bret CrossleyHave you watched the Paralympics? What about when you are taking part in or volunteering/spectating at  a running event or a triathlon? Have you ever observed the wheelchair triathletes? For them, it’s swim, to hand cycle, to racing chair. Everything is about the upper body, and I’ve always been curious about how they take care of their shoulders, and what constitutes a rest day.   Today I’m chatting with Bret Crossley, a paratriathlete who lives in the Leeds area. Bret has been involved in triathlon since a motor bike racing accident in 2006 damaged his spine. He has been par...
2024-05-221h 18Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityBalancing training and racing with the menstrual cycle and menopause * Dr Natalie BrownThe female monthly cycle and how it impacts training and competition is a conversation that athletes and coaches should have. The reality is that it can be awkward for both parties, so to avoid awkwardness it usually gets pushed aside. Which means that female athletes can feel isolated in navigating this part of their life. We should also include perimenopause and menopause in that conversation as it will affect most females at some point.   As a coach I do believe that we need to have these conversations, and that they should not be awkward.   Education is a big part, so to...
2024-05-151h 07Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityThe way of the W.O.L.F. with Scott HillAs you continue your journey as an endurance athlete you might occasionally think that life is messing you about. There are always obstacles to be navigated - work and family challenges, illness, injury, world events beyond your control. It may even cross your mind that these only seem to happen to you and that other folks have smooth paths to their chosen events.   Rest assured that everyone has challenges, including today's podcast guest, Flight Sergeant Scott Hill from the RAF Regiment. As you’ll hear in the podcast, Scott wears many hats in life. He is a father, husband and car...
2024-03-271h 15Budding Author Podcast
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2024-03-2031 minSimon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityMargaret Sills - A true pioneer of UK TriathlonToday's guest is Margaret Sills. I met Margaret about 20 years ago when she asked me to coach her. During the time we worked together she represented GB triathlon as an age grouper and also qualified for Kona twice. I can still remember waiting at the finish line for her to complete her first Kona (which she mentions in the conversation). She had some struggles on the day but she made it and as she crossed the line I had a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes.   The reason I invited Margaret on to the show this week i...
2024-02-141h 38Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityCoaching triathletes over 50 * Jo LewisYou might have noticed a theme with some recent podcasts, as I've been searching out inspirational older athletes to share with you just what the future might hold if you have the enthusiasm and adjust your approach in the right way for you. I've struggled to find other coaches who specialise in working with older athletes, but that's corrected today as I speak with Jo Lewis.   Jo is a female triathlete in the 65-69 age group. As you will hear in the conversation, 14 years ago, Jo started a coaching group to cater for over 50’s triathletes. As one herself, she rea...
2024-01-311h 15Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityHow to go sub-8 for an Ironman - Saying NO, time management, and strength training * Dr Dan PlewsToday’s podcast guest is Dr Dan Plews. Dan is one of our most frequent and popular guests. He and ‘The Prof' Paul Laursen have an on going competition to be at the top of the list with most appearances on the show. It’s been a while since I chatted with Dan and since the last conversation he’s made a welcome and very successful return to racing, having crossed the line first overall at the 2022 IM New Zealand, and then getting a personal best of 8:18 at Challenge Roth despite a troublesome Achilles.   Our chat today is centred a...
2024-01-241h 14Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityRiding the bike is the easy part (even though it's 3,500k and 55,000m climbing)! James Risley part 2This week we're back with James Risley as we continue the conversation about riding Le Loop - 3,500km of riding with 55,000m (yes, FIFTY FIVE HUNDRED METRES) of climbing, including some of the toughest climbs in France and Spain. Last week we talked about the preparation for the event and navigating life challenges - work, relationships, sleep - in order to get enough miles on the clock.   In today’s episode we talk about the event itself and James outlines a few issues he never even considered prior to Le Loop - like what happens when 100 riders are in a lin...
2024-01-171h 20Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevityIt’s easy to be fit . . but being a good triathlete also requires good technique! Darren SmithIn the last 6 years I have chatted with many great coaches, and today's guest is right up there with them!   Darren Smith is arguably one of the best triathlon coaches we have seen working with Olympic triathletes. I first met Darren when he was appointed as head coach for Scottish Triathlon, and our paths crossed at regular coaches meeting at British Triathlon. After 4 years at the helm of Scottish Triathlon Darren left and set up his own private nomadic triathlon group which became known as the D Squad. At the 2012 Olympics in London he had 6 triathletes from 6 different countries competing i...
2024-01-031h 41The QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 17: Katherine Rose Morley – talking BBC One’s The Syndicate, working with dogs and filming a TV show during the pandemicThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.The marvellous Katherine Rose Morley joins Simon this week in this joyful remote conversation. Katherine talks living through lockdown, why she wouldn’t have been the best at home schooling and what it was like filming one of the first TV shows to go into production af...
2021-03-2340 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 17: Katherine Rose Morley – talking BBC One’s The Syndicate, working with dogs and filming a TV show during the pandemicThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.The marvellous Katherine Rose Morley joins Simon this week in this joyful remote conversation. Katherine talks living through lockdown, why she wouldn’t have been the best at home schooling and what it was like filming one of the first TV shows to go into production after restrictions eased last summer, BBC...
2021-03-2341 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 17: Katherine Rose Morley – talking BBC One’s The Syndicate, working with dogs and filming a TV show during the pandemicThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.The marvellous Katherine Rose Morley joins Simon this week in this joyful remote conversation. Katherine talks living through lockdown, why she wouldn’t have been the best at home schooling and what it was like filming one of the first TV shows to go into production after res...
2021-03-2340 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 16: Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty – talking meeting virtually in lockdown, modern masculinity and Bake Off and TaskmasterThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty dial in to chat to Simon in this wonderful remote conversation. They chat about the lockdowns and the recently announced roadmap, being on two shows that have kept the nation entertained this past year (Taskmaster and Great British Bake Off) and why the...
2021-03-0954 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 16: Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty – talking meeting virtually in lockdown, modern masculinity and Bake Off and TaskmasterThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty dial in to chat to Simon in this wonderful remote conversation. They chat about the lockdowns and the recently announced roadmap, being on two shows that have kept the nation entertained this past year (Taskmaster and Great British Bake...
2021-03-0954 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 16: Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty – talking meeting virtually in lockdown, modern masculinity and Bake Off and TaskmasterThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.Mark Watson and Michael Chakraverty dial in to chat to Simon in this wonderful remote conversation. They chat about the lockdowns and the recently announced roadmap, being on two shows that have kept the nation entertained this past year (Taskmaster and Great British Bake Off) and why they started a podcast wit...
2021-03-0955 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 15: Dev Griffin – talking leaving BBC Radio 1, broadcasting during the pandemic and why he watches TV shows about serial killersThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watchingIt's the third episode in season 2, and DJ and broadcaster Dev Griffin joins Simon for a remote conversation. He talks about moving from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1xtra after 18 years to join Heart, and what it has been like broadcasting throughout the entire pandemic.D...
2021-02-2348 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 15: Dev Griffin – talking leaving BBC Radio 1, broadcasting during the pandemic and why he watches TV shows about serial killersThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.It's the third episode in season 2, and DJ and broadcaster Dev Griffin joins Simon for a remote conversation. He talks about moving from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1xtra after 18 years to join Heart, and what it has been like broadcasting throughout the entire pandemic.Dev is such a warm, funny guy, a...
2021-02-2349 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 15: Dev Griffin – talking leaving BBC Radio 1, broadcasting during the pandemic and why he watches TV shows about serial killersThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant tea break with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.It's the third episode in season 2, and DJ and broadcaster Dev Griffin joins Simon for a remote conversation. He talks about moving from BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1xtra after 18 years to join Heart, and what it has been like broadcasting throughout the entire pandemic.
2021-02-2348 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 14: Simon Rimmer – talking being a restauranteur during lockdown, filming Sunday Brunch during the pandemic and his TV picksThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this second episode in season 2, restauranteur, chef and broadcaster Simon Rimmer joins Simon for a remote conversation direct from his home kitchen! He talks about his two major pandemic experiences – being on Sunday Brunch during the early days of lockdown and how he’s coped with being a resta...
2021-02-0948 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 14: Simon Rimmer – talking being a restauranteur during lockdown, filming Sunday Brunch during the pandemic and his TV picksThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this second episode in season 2, restauranteur, chef and broadcaster Simon Rimmer joins Simon for a remote conversation direct from his home kitchen! He talks about his two major pandemic experiences – being on Sunday Brunch during the early days of lockdown and how he’s coped with being a restauranteur during the most di...
2021-02-0949 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 14: Simon Rimmer – talking being a restauranteur during lockdown, filming Sunday Brunch during the pandemic and his TV picksThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this second episode in season 2, restauranteur, chef and broadcaster Simon Rimmer joins Simon for a remote conversation direct from his home kitchen! He talks about his two major pandemic experiences – being on Sunday Brunch during the early days of lockdown and how he’s cope...
2021-02-0948 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 13: Callum Scott Howells – talking It’s A Sin, working with Neil Patrick Harris and living in lockdown 3The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this first episode in season 2, It’s A Sin star Callum Scott Howells joins Simon for a remote conversation to chat about the show and loads more. This show does contain spoilers for It’s A Sin episode 1. If you’ve somehow not ca...
2021-01-2647 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 13: Callum Scott Howells – talking It’s A Sin, working with Neil Patrick Harris and living in lockdown 3The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this first episode in season 2, It’s A Sin star Callum Scott Howells joins Simon for a remote conversation to chat about the show and loads more. This show does contain spoilers for It’s A Sin episode 1. If you’ve somehow not caught up with the wonderful Russell T Davies drama on Ch...
2021-01-2648 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastEp 13: Callum Scott Howells – talking It’s A Sin, working with Neil Patrick Harris and living in lockdown 3The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this first episode in season 2, It’s A Sin star Callum Scott Howells joins Simon for a remote conversation to chat about the show and loads more. This show does contain spoilers for It’s A Sin episode 1. If you’ve somehow not caught up with the wonderful R...
2021-01-2647 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastThe QuaranTea Break Podcast - Season 2 is here!The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this short preview, listen back to some of the guests from Season 1. The second season begins on Tuesday 26 January, 2021. So, stick the kettle on. Sit back. And discover that most things in life can feel a little bit better with some good chat and a cup of...
2021-01-2501 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastThe QuaranTea Break Podcast - Season 2 is here!The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this short preview, listen back to some of the guests from Season 1. The second season begins on Tuesday 26 January, 2021. So, stick the kettle on. Sit back. And discover that most things in life can feel a little bit better with some good chat and a cup of...
2021-01-2501 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastThe QuaranTea Break Podcast - Season 2 is here!The QuaranTea Break Podcast is back - the socially distant teabreak with some extraordinary people. Host Simon Ward once again chats remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out how they're coping, what they've been doing and what they've been watching.In this short preview, listen back to some of the guests from Season 1. The second season begins on Tuesday 26 January, 2021. So, stick the kettle on. Sit back. And discover that most things in life can feel a little bit better with some good chat and a cup of tea.If you'd like...
2021-01-2501 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastThe QuaranTea Break Podcast - PreviewThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is a new weekly podcast giving you a much-needed tea break from world of self-isolation and social distancing. Each week, host Simon Ward will be chatting remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out what they’re watching, what they’re reading and how they’re keeping busy. So, stick the kettle on. Sit back. And discover that most things in life can feel a little bit better with some good chat and a cup of tea.If you'd like to support the podcast, why not bu...
2020-03-2900 minThe QuaranTea Break Podcast
The QuaranTea Break PodcastThe QuaranTea Break Podcast - PreviewThe QuaranTea Break Podcast is a new weekly podcast giving you a much-needed tea break from world of self-isolation and social distancing. Each week, host Simon Ward will be chatting remotely with some of the biggest names from the world of entertainment to find out what they’re watching, what they’re reading and how they’re keeping busy. So, stick the kettle on. Sit back. And discover that most things in life can feel a little bit better with some good chat and a cup of tea.If you'd like to support the podcast, why not bu...
2020-03-2900 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms0012 | When a clearly drafted contract is not enoughIt goes without saying that any agreement should be clearly drafted. By that we mean that that the contents of that sheet of paper (or lever arch file!) should be easy to understand and record exactly what has been agreed between the parties. All well and good. However, the courts will look for more than that. They will want to see that the terms of an agreement do not operate so harshly that they go further than is necessary to protect a party’s legitimate business interests. This is illustrated in the 2019 case Medenta Finance Ltd v Hitachi Capital (UK...
2019-09-1205 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms010 | Embedding the Facebook 'like' button? Beware of the data protection implications!The European Court of Justice has held that website operators who embed the Facebook 'like' button are joint controllers with the plugin operators for data protection purposes.  This short podcast explains the implications and lists some practical steps you can take to ensure that your website is compliant. If you have any comments on this podcast or would like to instruct me on a professional basis, please email simon@technical-terms.co.uk  www.technical-terms.co.uk 
2019-08-2203 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms009 | Do you own your idea?It was your idea so you reap all the benefits.  Right?  Not always.   This podcast examines two situations in which your idea may, in fact, be someone else's intellectual property. If you have any questions or would like to instruct Simon professionally, please email simon@technical-terms.co.uk www.technical-terms.co.uk 
2019-08-2111 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms008 | Have you checked your boilerplate? Don't end up in hot water! ‘Boilerplate clauses’ are those that usually feature towards the end of a contract. They are legal-sounding, sometimes difficult to understand and may appear to have little relevance to the outcome you’re looking to achieve.  They cover the boring stuff. Poorly-drafted boilerplate clauses can result in disputes down the line. Sometimes costly and damaging ones. That’s why you need to review them carefully.  Here are some key points to look out for. If you have any comments on this podcast or questions generally on commercial contracts, please email simon@technical-terms.co.uk www.technic...
2019-08-2108 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms007 | How to choose the right contracts adviser It’s often a challenge for businesses, especially technology companies, to find the ‘right’ contracts adviser in a specialist field. Someone who ticks all (or at least most) of the boxes.  Here are four questions to ask that will help you.   Oh, I freely admit that I may not be the right person for you.  But if you're a tech company, I may well be! Any comments or questions please email simon@technical-terms.co.uk www.technical-terms.co.uk 
2019-08-2107 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms006 | Indemnity clauses in commercial contracts. How to step through the minefield without losing your head (or your business).Whenever you see the word 'Indemnity' in a contract, tread very carefully.  This podcast will show you how.   Feel free to contact me with any questions at simon@technical-terms.co.uk www.technical-terms.co.uk
2019-08-0706 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms005 | How to win the Battle of the Forms!What happens when there's a dispute and you're adamant that your terms and conditions apply, but the other side claims that theirs do? Welcome, combatants, to the battle of the forms!  This podcast will train you to win. If you've any comments or questions, please email me at simon@technical-terms.co.uk www.technical-terms.co.uk
2019-08-0710 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms004 | When should you use an NDA?NDAs have suffered bad press recently as the media has exposed high profile cases in which they have been used to prevent whistleblowing.  This podcast explains when an NDA may legitimately be used, the types of clauses it should contain and the benefits of doing so.  Please leave comments and feel free to contact me at simon@technical-terms.co.uk if you have any questions about this podcast.  www.technical-terms.co.uk 
2019-08-0708 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms003 | Three reasons why you should never use terms and conditions pulled from the internetBudgets are tight.  Time is short.  It's so easy just to pull terms and conditions off the internet, start trading and hope for the best.  This podcast gives three reasons why this could cost you time, money and stress.  Please leave comments and feel free to contact me at simon@technical-terms.co.uk if you have any questions about this podcast.  www.technical-terms.co.uk  LinkedIn (Simon) LinkedIn (Technical Terms) Facebook Twitter
2019-07-1608 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms002 | Forget your 'Ps &Qs'. Mind your 'Ts & Cs'!Implementing terms and conditions is often the last thing on the mind of a start-up science, technology or IT company.  This podcast explains why a small investment in time and money at this stage can not only reduce the likelihood of disputes but also give you greater opportunities and increased control over your business.  Please leave comments and feel free to contact me at simon@technical-terms.co.uk if you have any questions about this podcast.  www.technical-terms.co.uk  LinkedIn (Simon) LinkedIn (Technical Terms) Facebook Twitter
2019-07-1208 minTechnical Terms
Technical Terms001 | Three critical mistakes that many IT support businesses make in their SLAs that cost them time, customers and moneyThis episode is for you if: • you’re an ambitious, customer-driven business that provides managed hosting/cloud services and helpdesk support • you spend too much time measuring, analysing and reporting on service levels • you’re struggling to attract your ideal customers • your income isn’t as high as you’d like it to be In this episode you will discover: • the three critical mistakes that many IT support businesses make in their service level agreements • how to avoid these mistakes so that you don’t lose time...
2019-06-2211 min