Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready triathlon podcast - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Simon WardThe Be Battle Ready triathlon 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsHealth & FitnessNutrition | |||
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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
Ashleigh Gentle has been at the sharp end of professional triathlon for more than two decades. Two-time Olympian, ten-time winner of the Noosa Triathlon, junior world champion, runner-up on the World Triathlon Series circuit, and now a multiple T100 ... more
I have had three knee surgeries, a ruptured ACL and a right kneecap that niggles me regularly. The question I really wanted answered in this conversation was simple: how do I avoid a knee replacement in the next 10 to 15 years?
Dr Marc Pietropaoli i... more
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Thank you so much! This offered some much needed grounding in a gentle yet authoritative way. My new go to for Ironman training :)
Apple Podcasts5Ang-tries-Tenby
United Kingdom6 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 Podcasts5LausanneJames
Switzerland6 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 Podcasts5markgreenwoodUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Great insight
Thanks Simon & Beth, this is a great podcast with lots to learn each week.
Apple Podcasts5Killershark1972United 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 Podcasts5JimWoodcockUnited Kingdom8 months ago
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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. That Triathlon Show
2. Get Fast Podcast - Triathlon, Ironman & Cycling Coaching Advice
3. The Triathlon Hour
4. Professional Triathlon News
5. That Triathlon Life Podcast
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Louise Hanley
2. Ashleigh Gentle
3. Marc Pietropaoli
4. Taryn Richardson
5. Debbie Potts
6. Georgia Hamblett
7. Jamie Bedwell
8. Christine Clubbs
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