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Be Battle Ready Triathlon Podcast - Performance and longevity for endurance athletes over 50 | Simon Ward

Simon Ward
Nutrition
Triathlon
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The Be Battle Ready Triathlon Podcast is for endurance athletes over 50 who want to keep performing, not just participating.

Hosted by coach Simon Ward, with nearly 500 episodes and 30 years of coaching experience behind him, the show covers what actually matters for long-course triathletes as they get older: smart training, strength and mobility, nutrition, sleep, recovery, and the mindset to ke... more

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Simon Butterworth came to Ironman late and has been racing it for decades. He won his age group at the 2017 Ironman World Championships in Kona and  2022 in St. George, Utah describing his own training as a "manic obsession". He lives on the south co... more

Every October, the same thing happens. Athletes who’ve been training for decades either shut down completely and lose everything they built, or hammer through the dark months and arrive in spring injured, ill, burnt out, or a bit of all three. If you... more

Rob Sears is a visually impaired triathlete from Norfolk with between 5 and 10% of his sight left. He races in the VI para category with a guide, on a tandem, tethered in the swim. He’s also a sports therapist and an online run and triathlon coach. A... more

Louise Hanley has been coaching and competing in triathlon for over two decades. She has worked with juniors, youth athletes and adults, helped build the Yorkshire triathlon community, and still races and wins in her age group.

She has built a coach... more

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Simon Butterworth
Irish-born triathlete and Ironman age-group champion.
Episode: Simon Butterworth (Kona return at 79): The oldest finisher at the Ironman WC 2026
Rob Sears
Visually impaired triathlete, sports therapist and online run and triathlon coach.
Episode: Rob Sears: “The Character Is Full” - Blindness, a Broken Pelvis and the Inner Tube That Got Him to Nice
Louise Hanley
Triathlon coach with Yorkshire Academy, 23+ years in coaching and competition
Yorkshire Triathlon / Yorkshire Academy
Episode: Louise Hanley: Keep It Simple, Enjoy It — Lessons From 23 Years in Triathlon
Ashleigh Gentle
Professional triathlete, two-time Olympian
Australian national team / professional triathlete
Episode: Twenty Years, No Shortcuts: What Ashleigh Gentle Has Learned About Longevity in Professional Triathlon
Marc Pietropaoli
Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist
Repair Not Replace (book)
Episode: Repair Not Replace: What Every Endurance Athlete Needs to Know About Their Knees, With Dr Marc Pietropaoli
Taryn Richardson
Advanced sports dietitian based in Brisbane, Australia
Triathlon Australia (former) and private practice owner
Episode: Eating Like You're Still 30: Nutrition Mistakes Masters Athletes Make, With Taryn Richardson
Debbie Potts
Former five-time Kona Qualifier, health practitioner, author, and coach
Holistic Method / Life Is Not a Race
Episode: Just Because You Exercise Doesn't Mean You're Healthy, With Debbie Potts
Georgia Hamblett
Competitive age-group Aquabike athlete and sports journalist for Aquabike World
Aquabike World
Episode: The Long Way Round: Georgia Hamblett on RED-S, Aquabike and Starting Again
Jamie Bedwell
Professional triathlete, career ended by FLIA, turned to open-water swimming
Professional triathlete
Episode: Six Athletes. Seven Lessons. One Question. — With Simon and Beth Ward

Host

Simon Ward
World-class triathlon coach and founder of Battle Ready/SWAT Circle. Hosts with a focus on recovery-centered training and longevity in endurance sports.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • 5 decisions

    Thank you so much! This offered some much needed grounding in a gentle yet authoritative way. My new go to for Ironman training :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ang-tries-Tenby
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Excellent content for the older athlete

    I have really learnt a lot from this podcast - the importance of strength training and mobility particularly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LausanneJames
    Switzerland7 months ago
  • Why listening to just one tri podcast works

    I’ve been thinking about why I keep listening to Simon Ward’s podcasts

    Ages ago I tried loads of tri, fitness and athletic podcasts and sites. It was all too confusing. So I picked one that sounded committed, experienced and relevant. And had the added bonus of a Yorkshire accent.

    I don’t have the budget for a coach, but regularly hearing just one voice gives me clarity. I use Simon Ward’s advice to help structure my training plans. It also helps avoid getting distracted by new fads or ideas o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    markgreenwood
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great insight

    Thanks Simon & Beth, this is a great podcast with lots to learn each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Killershark1972
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • More than a Cycling/Triathlon podcast

    I’ve been listening to Simon’s podcasts for around 8 years now. I’m a cyclist, competitive despite being mid 50’s, and always looking for ways to be fitter and better. Simon goes beyond just training, talks through the area that impacts your whole life rather than just on the bike. Makes you think about many aspects of life, and I’ve taken many of the suggestions and applied them into day to day life as well as training. There’s a recognition that life gets in the way at times so it’s reali... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JimWoodcock
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High-quality guests and clear, actionable coaching advice keep audiences coming back for more.
The host blends experience with science, offering practical, long-term strategies for aging athletes.
Listeners appreciate the focus on life balance and sustainable performance, not just peak race-day results.
Guests bring a diverse range of insights, from nutrition to recovery, making episodes applicable to everyday training.

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Simon Butterworth (Kona return at 79): The oldest finisher at the Ironman WC 2026
Q: What would you say to anyone considering knee replacement who still wants to run?
Butterworth recommends finding a doctor who understands the athlete's priorities, evaluating the risks individually, and recognizing that the evidence about running and prosthetic lifespan is limited. He advises regular imaging and checkups, and says people should make an informed decision about whether running is worth the risk to them.
Simon Butterworth (Kona return at 79): The oldest finisher at the Ironman WC 2026
Q: What are the most significant changes that you have introduced to your training that have enabled you to keep up this and be an example of longevity in triathlon?
Butterworth says he has extended his training cycles as he has aged, moving from seven-day cycles to nine-day cycles and now two-week cycles to allow more recovery. He also learned that long rides and runs can require more than a week of recovery.
Rob Sears: “The Character Is Full” - Blindness, a Broken Pelvis and the Inner Tube That Got Him to Nice
Q: What happened?
Rob tripped over his dog Hugo at the top of the stairs and fell down a flight. He lost consciousness and suffered a brain bleed, a fractured pelvis and sacrum, neck disc injuries and other trauma. After hospitalization and rehabilitation, he relearned to walk and swim and returned to triathlon.
Rob Sears: “The Character Is Full” - Blindness, a Broken Pelvis and the Inner Tube That Got Him to Nice
Q: What was it that happened at Weymouth 70.3 that was the aha moment for you?
Rough water made the swim difficult, and on the bike Rob could not track the road markings or see other riders approaching clearly. After being pushed into gravel and falling, he realized racing solo endangered both himself and others, and decided to stop competing without a guide.
Your FTP Won't Save You at Mile 150 — With Dave Schell
Q: Is FTP still a useful metric for long events?
FTP is not the sole predictor; long events rely more on fat utilization, endurance, gut tolerance, and the ability to maintain rhythm and form over many hours.

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This show centers on strength, longevity, and sustainable endurance for athletes, especially those in their 40s and beyond. Episodes typically explore recovery-forward training, smart injury prevention, nutrition, and mindset, often featuring coaches, nutritionists, and endurance athletes who share practical, long-term strategies rather than quick-fix hacks. A recurring thread is balancing high performance with life's demands, emphasizing consistent, data-informed habits, resilience, and a holistic view of health, sleep, and recovery. Notable strengths include a diverse roster of guests, from world-class coaches to nutrition experts, and a pragmatic, no-nonsense approach that aims to help listeners stay durable and motivated over many years... more

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1. Simon Butterworth
2. Rob Sears
3. Louise Hanley
4. Ashleigh Gentle
5. Marc Pietropaoli
6. Taryn Richardson
7. Debbie Potts
8. Georgia Hamblett

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