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Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow 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 min
Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastThe 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastAge 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast6 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow Gaz McNamara plans to complete an Ironman and 2 Hyrox events in under 17 hoursWhat do you get when you combine a full-distance Ironman with not one but two full Hyrox events? A self-created endurance monster called TRIROX—and that’s exactly what Gaz McNamara is taking on to raise funds for the military charity REORG. (BREAKING NEWS - The event date is now set as 20 Sept, 2025)
Gaz, a former military PTI and triathlete with two decades of experience in physical training and rehabilitation, shares the why, how, and what was I thinking? behind this uniquely brutal challenge. Expect a mix of inspiration, realism, and practical wisdom for anyone looking to push...2025-04-0251 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow Rosie Wild used triathlon training to rehab from a catastrophic knee injuryArmy officer. Ironman triathlete. Paratrooper. Kona qualifier. Rosie Wild is no stranger to pushing boundaries—both physically and mentally. In this episode, she shares her remarkable journey from academic Latin scholar to Sandhurst Sword of Honour recipient, and from knee injury to elite endurance athlete.
Why You Should Listen:
Rosie’s story is a masterclass in grit, adaptability, and quiet determination. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or someone chasing a challenging goal, her perspective on resilience, humility, and high achievement will inspire you to keep going—even when the odds are stacked high.
In Thi...2025-03-261h 09Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastInside 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastUnlocking 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastAthlete, 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastUnlocking 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 16Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastFine-Tuning Performance: Beth’s Swim, Bike & Physio Insights for Ironman AustriaBeth is back on the show as we check in on her Ironman Austria preparation!
If you’ve been following along, you’ll remember that Beth had upcoming visits with Louisa (the physio), Ray Gibbs (swim coach), and Phil Burt (bike fitter). (If you missed those discussions, check out the links in the show notes!)
Now that she’s completed all three sessions, we sit down to discuss her experiences and how each one is shaping her training and racing.
Key topics in this episode:
Beth’s anxiety ahead of her swim techniqu...2025-02-1943 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastFit, Fat & Fun Athletes wanted for Long Course Weekend - with Matt EvansIf you’re not familiar with Long Course Weekend (LCW), it’s a unique take on a full-distance triathlon—spread over 2.5 days. The concept is simple:
•Swim 3.8K on Friday night
•Ride 180K on Saturday
•Finish with a full marathon on Sunday
The original event took place in Tenby, Wales, following a course similar to the Ironman—though, fun fact, LCW actually came first! Since then, it has expanded to Belgium, Holland, Mallorca, and, most recently, Yorkshire.
There’s now a range of distances available, so if the full distance feels d...2025-02-121h 05
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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastWinning 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 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastFrom 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastProsecco & 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast“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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastYour 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastUnderstanding 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast7 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastUnlocking 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastStarting 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastWax 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastFemale athlete specific nutrition * Dr Jules StraussOver 7 years I have recoded many podcasts on the topic of nutrition (you can find links for these in the show notes if you want to take a deeper dive into the topic). One topic we have not covered in detail to this point is female athlete specific nutrition. For our male listeners, please don’t turn off now. The information you are about to hear will be relevant to any female who works out regularly, and that could be your partner, mother, sister, daughter, training partner or an athlete you coach.
To help me understand this topic I have ask...2024-11-061h 11Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastArch 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast"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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastRacing Performance: Is Being Lighter Truly an Advantage? Lexi Kelson"Simon, I’d like to lose some weight before my next Ironman event. I’m going keto!”
Believe it or not, I hear this on a regular basis and it makes me anxious for the individual. Keto diets have been very successful in helping individuals lose weight although that's mostly due to the body needing to store less water from the reduced carbohydrate intake. True keto is also very restrictive and difficult to sustain for more than a few weeks. It is also stressful on the body. Training for an Ironman is also stressful on the body, which is why attempt...2024-10-091h 19Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastTriathlete 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastSleep 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastIs 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastProfessional 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastParis 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastWinning 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast"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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBBC 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBuilding 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast"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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBalancing 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastThe 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 PodcastFormer detective and rising star - Simon DinsdaleRetired detective writes crime thrillers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-03-2031 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastMargaret 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastCoaching 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastRiding 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, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastIt’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 41Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastGet Simon on a horse! * Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas SpecialOk, it’s nearly Christmas and you know what that means? Yes, it’s time for a Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas get together!
Last year we recorded our show live from the pub and it proved to be quite popular with the coaches and the listeners, so we’ve continued the trend this year. Last Friday we all went over to Wigan and recorded the show from Marc’s local, The White Lion.
We calculated that between us we have over 80 years of coaching experience and probably about the same number of years competing in triathlon. Anyway, as we are al...2023-12-201h 06Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite Sized * Simple ways to boost your bike performance for 2024In a recent bite sized podcast I outlined the steps you could take to improve your swim performance. Today I'm discussing how to improve your cycling.
Cycling is by far the biggest portion of any triathlon and so if you have a strong bike, that will enhance not only your overall time but also your ability to run well (as long as you don't push too hard on the bike).
In today's bite sized podcast I outline some steps you can take to boost your bike performances in 2024, including:
Why you should be realistic and consistent
The importance of mobility and...2023-12-1612 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHow to create an Olympic champion * Jack Maitland part 2Today we have the 2nd part of my conversation with Jack Maitland.
Last week we talked about Jack's journey from orienteer to mountain runner to elite triathlete and then into coaching. We talked about our work together, his work in Leeds and then the development work with Alistair & Jonathan Brownlee finishing at the end of 2011 when Alistair was a favourite for Olympic Gold at the London 2012 Triathlon. Today we talk about the lead up to that event, the 4 year cycle up to Rio 2016, what happened when Jack moved on from the Leeds performance Centre, and the start of a collaboration w...2023-12-1357 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite Sized * Breathing 101 - Inspire before you expireThis week, following a request from regular listener David Hill, I’m going to take a short dive into what is called breath work. So thank you David for a great suggestion! I’ve had several podcast conversation about this specific subject and there's no doubt in my mind that it makes a real difference to health and performance by managing anxiety, improving that ability to relax, and all of the positive knock ons from there.
Breathing is controlled by our autonomic nervous system (ANS), so for the majority of your day it happens unconsciously. And, you’re probably thinking, "Well, I...2023-12-0913 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastPerformance triathlon in Leeds: From a small idea, to Olympic gold medals * Jack MaitlandBack in 2000, I decided to rebrand my coaching business as TheTriathlonCoach.com. I’d been coaching for 4-5 years and built up a good roster of age group athletes. I was having to turn folks away so I asked my friend (also a coach) if he’d like to join me and take on some clients. His name was Jack Maitland, and he's my guest on the podcast this week and next week.
Jack and I started to grow TTC as it was known, but that wasn’t all. In 2001 we put our names in the hat to run the Regiona...2023-12-061h 07Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite Sized * Losing weight and triathlon performanceIs losing a few kilos one of your winter training goals for the next few monthsIf it is, you're probably not alone.
At least once a month I get an email or have a phone conversation with an endurance athlete who tells me they need to lose weight to help them achieve their goals in the summer.
As a coach I feel like it’s easy to get overly focused on this aspect of improving performance. I much prefer an approach where we concentrate on doing the right things. In this case, finding a healthy nutritional approach (whatever that looks like...2023-12-0208 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite Sized * Consistency is the key to successAlmost 34 years ago to the day, November 1989, I attended my first triathlon training camp. The venue was Eilat on the Red Sea in Israel and the host was a chap called Bernie Shrosbree who at that time was GB triathlon champion.
I learned a lot on that course, but this lesson was one of the most valuable and which will always stand true: "Consistency is the key to success"
It felt so significant to me at the time that I wrote it down in the front cover my training diary (if you visit my Facebook page you’ll be able to...2023-11-2512 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite Sized Edition - 7 steps to being a better swimmer this winter (+1 bonus tip!)Swimming is the most skill-dependent of the 3 triathlon disciplines, and the one which brings the least gain in terms of minutes saved on race day. And yet it's also the one where most triathletes are frustrated by their apparent lack of progress despite regular visits to the pool.
In this bite sized podcast I’m going to lay out my 7 step process for becoming a better swimmer this winter. I've also thrown in a bonus step for you at the end, including:
Why you need to see a swim coach regularly
Identifying your key technique limiters and specific dri...2023-11-1814 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastGoing from Couch to 5k up to Ironman * Bianca FernandezMost triathletes are good at spinning plates. They're high achievers and it's normal practice for them to have a lot going on. Today's guest is no exception. When Bianca Fernandez was growing up, she excelled at her school work but had no interest in PE or sporting activities. At the age of 29 she decided to follow the Couch to 5k programme. She wasn’t fast but she finished and was so proud of her achievement that it motivated her on to greater challenges - marathon, 70.3 distance triathlon, and eventually Ironman. By a stroke of luck, she won a Kona spot th...2023-11-1556 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite sized edition - Understanding zone 2 training: Why it’s important for your longterm health AND your fitnessZone 2 training is a hot topic now, and rightly so. You might be surprised to learn more about the full range of benefits that training in this zone can have. If you're able to engage in the process of zone 2 training, and have patience, a few months of working in this zone will result in amazing fitness gains for the next season. Some of them are:
Improved fat oxidisation at sub-maximal efforts
Better lactate clearance capacity
Faster recovery from training sessions, leading to improved consistency
However, the benefits that a lot of people may not think about...2023-11-1110 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastNice and Kona Ironman World Championship Reviews with Tim HemingSince 2002 I haven’t missed many Ironman World Championship events. Being on the Big Island during race week is a magical time Having missed a couple since Covid I realise how lucky I've been to be able to travel each October. I also met my wife Beth on the finish line while volunteering so now it has a special place in our hearts.
2023 is one of those years I missed and I’m especially sad about that because the racing was exceptional at both Nice and Kona.
The IRONMAN World Championships have been held in Kona, Hawaii since 1978. Covid...2023-11-081h 08Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastSetting SMART goals for triathletes: The road to successIn this episode of the High Performance Human triathlon podcast we delve into the importance of goal setting for triathletes.
I’ll introduce the SMART goal framework, emphasising the need for goals to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. I’ll talk about the significance of each component and offer practical tips, such as breaking down long-term goals into smaller milestones, writing goals down, and celebrating successes. Finally, I touch on the psychological aspect of goal setting.
Having clear objectives for next season is a crucial part of a triathlete's journey, providing purpose, motivation, and a clear path to succes...2023-11-0407 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite sized edition - End of season reviewBefore you get into your winter training, it’s always a really good idea to review the season you have just completed. There’s no set way of doing this so you need to find something that you are comfortable with and that will provide you with some guidance for your upcoming training plan.
In this episode I’ll explain why a season review is a good idea, and some of the aspects that you might want to consider. I’ll outline how you can pull this all together to help you get a feel for what needs to be done to h...2023-10-2805 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastThe athlete inside - From 150kg to world class athlete * Sue ReynoldsThis podcast is over 6 years old now and during that time, we've had many inspirational guests. Our guest this week absolutely falls into that category!
In 2012, Sue Reynolds weighed 335lbs (that’s 150kg) and couldn’t even tie her own shoelaces. She was about as far away from being a triathlete as one can be. Her first exercise session amounted to a 100yd walk to her neighbour's driveway and back, and it left her exhausted.
One year later she'd lost over 100lbs and entered her first triathlon still weighing 226lbs. Imagine the courage that took!
She continued on her journey, exercis...2023-10-251h 18Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite sized edition * Simple principles for your day-to-day eatingThis episode is about nutrition, and today I’d like to outline what I see as the basic principles of good nutrition. There’s a lot of noise out there about following this or that specific diet. The truth is that none of them are really any better than the other, and ultimately YOU have to find out what works for YOU. For example, I still don’t believe that keto is a good nutritional approach for endurance athletes (unless you’re doing keto for medical reasons). That said, if you have been strictly sticking to keto for several years with no...2023-10-2109 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastHusband and wife racing duo * Jamie and Abi BedwellOne of the reasons that I work with certain brands is because I like the folks who run the company, I love the product, and I want to do what I can to help them grow their business. Two of the brands I work with are Precision Fuel and Hydration (guests on last weeks podcast), and custom cycle and triathlon kit manufacturers, Raceskin. The owner of Raceskin, Colin McNeill, and I are long time friends and we have similar philosophies in that we love to help folks on their triathlon journey. Colin is currently sponsoring husband and wife Abi...2023-10-181h 22Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBite sized edition * How good sleep improves your mental health . . and so much more!
For the next few weeks, I’m experimenting with publishing one additional weekly podcast (coming out every Saturday) which will be a quick 5-10 minute dive into one very specific subject. Because sleep is the foundation for everything that is good in our lives, I thought this would be a good place to start.
I know there are a lot of folks for whom the wake up alarm sounds like a jarring fire alarm going off, and it’s the start of a daily struggle to think clearly, make good decisions, and even to stay awake and on top of thing...2023-10-1408 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastFrom ”clueless in the pool” to European Champion in 10 years*India LeeBack in 2012 a young lady was walking through Hyde Park with her sister. There was a triathlon taking place and she recognised the names of some of the athletes as ones she had raced against in prior running events. It was the London Olympic Triathlon and she heard Vicky Holland's name. At that time India Lee was taking a sabbatical from her running career and looking for something different. Her coach didn’t want to see her stop competing, so he suggested triathlon. Seeing the race in Hyde Park India thought, “Why not?” and so she entered her first triathlon at Ble...2023-09-131h 15
The Pendola Project PodcastEP 022 || Developing the Triathlete Mindset: An Interview with Simon WardIn this episode of the RunFORM Podcast, we welcome Simon Ward, a leading voice in triathlon training and host of his own sports podcast. Dive deep into the psyche, demographics, and specialized training methods for triathletes, including the often overlooked areas that can yield significant improvements.
Find our 12-week course, RUNFORM, here when you're ready: https://www.pendolaproject.com/relative-run-readiness-plans
Episode Highlights:
01:15 Getting to Know Simon Ward
Who is Simon Ward and what brings him into the world of triathlon training?
17:15 Character Traits of Triathletes
What psychological traits set triathletes apart? How can they...2023-09-0755 minSimon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon PodcastBike fit for older athletes: Why subtle changes might improve performance and enjoymentGetting older is one of the certainties of life. Aging affects us all in different ways, partly due to genetics but mostly to do with lifestyle choices. In recent months I’ve been reading and writing about this a lot more, because I’m trying to find my own solutions to combat the inevitable as best I can.
The physios tell me that common issues they see in older athletes are reduced flexibility and range of movement which results in reduced ability to turn and look over the shoulder, a standard movement when driving or riding your bike. Increased tightness in th...2023-08-2353 min
The Midlife ReshapeGetting Back into Fitness - Simon Ward, High Performance Human CoachThe Big Sweat with Dave Algeo and Simon WardJoin Dave Algeo aboard "Sprout 1" and take another journey into your inner world where mind, meaning and metaphor collide.This episode is a 'Big Sweat' interview and Dave is joined by Simon Ward, triathlete coach with a wealth of experience including coaching the Brownlee brothers. Simon has decades of experience supporting those who are getting back to fitness as well as top class athletes. In this episode, we discuss lessons learned from working with high performers and how we can get back into fitness and a...2021-08-1856 min
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 min
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 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 min
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 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 min
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 min
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 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 min
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 min
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 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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 min
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 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 min
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 min
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 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 min
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 min
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...2019-07-1208 minTechnical 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