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Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity

The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade. Whether

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29:30

How to race the perfect Ironman. What most people...

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2025/04/09

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,

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51:20

How Gaz McNamara plans to complete an Ironman and 2...

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2025/04/02

What 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

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01:09:15

Wild by Name, Mild by Nature – Rosie Wild on Military...

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2025/03/26

Army 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

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01:05:00

Inside Indie Lee’s 2024 Season: Breakthroughs,...

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2025/03/19

Indie 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

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01:00:16

Unlocking the Power of Your Body Clock with Professor...

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2025/03/12

The 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

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01:12:34

Athlete, coach, TV announcer, author, absolute legend...

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2025/03/05

Triathlon 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,

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01:16:36

Unlocking the Power of HRV with Dr. Torkil Færø

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2025/02/26

What 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

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43:32

Fine-Tuning Performance: Beth’s Swim, Bike & Physio...

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2025/02/19

Beth 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

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01:05:46

Fit, Fat & Fun Athletes wanted for Long Course...

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2025/02/12

If 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,

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59:53

Mastering Heat Training with Dr. Lindsey Hunt

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2025/02/05

At the time of recording this episode, I was in sunny Barbados—where January temperatures soar above 30°C. A stark contrast to the freezing weather I left behind in the UK! While the warm climate is great for a holiday, it presents unique challenges for training.That brings us to today’s topic: heat training. I’m joined by Dr. Lindsey Hunt, Senior Sports Scientist at Precision Fuel & Hydration, and a leading expert in this field. In this episode, we cover: 🔥 The benefits of heat training 🔥

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01:13:38

Winning a first World age group title at 75 years...

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2025/01/29

Welcome 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

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01:02:19

From Spinal Fractures to Ironman Podiums: Emma...

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2025/01/22

This 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

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01:02:46

Unlocking High Performance in triathlon and the...

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2025/01/15

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Paul Wheat, a dedicated 55-year-old triathlete who exemplifies what it means to be a High Performance Human. For Paul, high performance transcends athletic excellence; it encompasses all aspects of life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, relationships, and mental health. The beauty of this journey is that you don’t need to be a top-tier athlete to excel in these areas.Paul’s transformative journey began in 2020 when he joined my SWAT Inner Circle after

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01:15:50

How to Be in the Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett

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2025/01/08

This week’s episode is a re-run of a conversation with Dr. Kelly Starrett (also known as K-Starr in the Crossfit world) from 4 years ago. Kelly is a renowned expert in strength and mobility. He is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and the co-founder of The Ready State, home to the world’s most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.This is a great time of year to start new

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Prosecco & Push Ups: Holiday Survival with Simon & Beth

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2025/01/01

Last 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

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01:10:42

“Battle ready!” - The 2024 Grumpy Old Coaches...

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2024/12/25

Welcome 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

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35:55

Your Questions Answered: Carbon Wheels, Year-Round...

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2024/12/18

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 my

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01:25:31

Understanding Lactate and the Norwegian Method with...

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2024/12/11

In 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

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44:33

7 steps to swimming faster * Bethany Ward

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2024/12/04

Back 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

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01:20:30

Unlocking plyometrics for endurance athletes * Joe Otton

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2024/11/27

Have 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

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