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The Unlikely Triathlete

Rob Hardstone
Triathlon
Ironman
Mental Health
Rob Hardstone
Running
Ironman 70.3
Wingman
Swimming
Coaching
Endurance Sports
Covid-19
Human Factors Engineering
NHS
Weight Loss
Kona, Hawaii
Ironman World Championship
Perth, Australia
Bradley Weiss
Iron Man
Open Water Swimming

Join The Unlikely Triathlete with host Rob Hardstone & Matt Davies for an entertaining and humorous, yet brutally honest celebration of the grit of the "unlikely triathlete" and everyday athletes defying the odds. From weekend warriors to those overcoming physical challenges, we share inspiring stories of triumph in triathlon and beyond. Featuring athletes, celebrities, and extraordinary individua... more

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Hey there sports lovers, in this episode of The Unlikely Athlete, host Rob and co-host Matt welcome back two very special guests: Rob’s oldest daughter, Michaela, and her chiropractic student classmate, Celeste. After taking on the Durban Ironman 70.... more

Hey There Sports Lovers, In this deeply moving and inspirational episode of The Unlikely Athlete, co-hosts Coach Rob and Coach Matt sit down with Megan Boxall, an extraordinary individual whose story will completely reshape how you view mental health... more

In this episode of The Unlikely Triathlete, co-hosts Coach Rob and Coach Matt take a nostalgic look back through their personal racing histories. Leaving behind the formal coaching guidelines for a moment, they share the raw, unedited, "good, bad, an... more

In this episode, Rob and Matt sit down with the incredible Christine Grosart for a completely unfiltered conversation about reinvention, grit, and endurance. Christine’s path to triathlon is anything but conventional. Going from a horse obsessed kid ... more

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Recent Guests

Megan Boxall
Fastest woman to run the coastline of Great Britain; mental health advocate
Self / Run Britain initiative
Episode: 200 Marathons in 200 Days! Megan Boxall - The Fastest Women to Run The Coast of The Britain
Christine Grosart
Offshore medic, paramedic, cave diver, charity worker
Offshore industry, paramedic, cave diver
Episode: Offshore Medic to Ironman 70.3: Beating the Odds and the Excuses with Christine Grosart
Janine East
Inspiring ultrarunner who rebuilt her life after divorce
Episode: Zero to 50km Ultra: Janine East’s 9-Month Miracle
Michaela Hardstone
Chiropractic student, endurance athlete
The Unlikely Triathlete episode participants
Episode: From "Never Sporty" to Hyrox: Michaela and Celeste on the Power of the "Just Start" Mindset! Road to Triathlon
Brendar Guelter
Guest on the show, Brendar discusses her journey into triathlon and her Busselton race experience.
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Episode: From Couch to Red Carpet: The Brutal Truth of Training for Your First Triathlon
Stephan Weyers
Founder of Wingman; triathlon coach
Wingman
Episode: The Power of Compound Gains: How Stephan Weyers Turned an 18-Stone Struggle into an Ironman Success
Jake Bird
Marketing consultant turned triathlete documenting his zero-to-Ironman journey
Self-employed / marketing in health and fitness
Episode: The Power of Relatability: Why Jake Bird is Redefining What a "Real" Triathlete Looks Like
Stuart Walker
Founder and event director of World of Triathlon Life
World of Triathlon Life
Episode: From 18 Stone to the Start Line: Stuart Walker’s Unlikely Journey to Triathlon Founder
Bradley Weiss
Two-time XTERRA World Champion
XTERRA World Championship, Triathlon
Episode: From Broken Collarbones to World Titles: The Professional Evolution of Two-Time Xterra Champion Bradley Weiss

Hosts

Rob Hardstone
Host with a background in endurance sports and coaching, often guiding guests through personal journeys and practical training strategies.
Matt Davies
Co-host/Producer with focus on coaching insights and making elite-level concepts accessible to everyday athletes.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Mentally Shift Gears

    “The Unlikely Triathlete” is an easy, genuinely inspiring listen. Rob delivers a message that really lands: being extraordinary often starts with doing something simple — just beginning. The podcast breaks down the idea that triathlon is only for elite athletes and shows that anyone, no matter their background or fitness level, can take it on. It’s the kind of content that quietly shifts your thinking from “that’s not for people like me” to “why not me?”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mics_hardstone
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Cracking Show!!!

    Inspiring triathlon podcast with the infectiously positive Rob Hardstone. Great stories of ordinary folk taking on big challenges and levelling-up their mindset along the way. Good humoured, down to earth and warm hearted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Keith West - Create your EDGE
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Inspiration!

    Like the name implies, Rob interviews the triathletes from ‘up your street’ that you never suspected of being triathletes! Great lessons from extraordinary people that are hidden in plain sight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PBradUK
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Amazing!!

    Amazing !! 100% Reccomend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    -Ellis05-
    Australia8 months ago
  • 5/5

    Very inspirational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poot2816
    Australia8 months ago

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Stories of ordinary people taking on big challenges and leveling up mindset are both relatable and motivating.
Guests provide practical tips and motivational perspectives that resonate with a broad audience of aspiring endurance athletes.
The host creates an easy-to-listen-to, genuinely inspiring vibe that helps listeners believe they can start their own journey.

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200 Marathons in 200 Days! Megan Boxall - The Fastest Women to Run The Coast of The Britain
Q: What were the start and end points of the journey, and how did it unfold geographically?
She began in Sizewell on the Suffolk coast, ran clockwise around the coastline through the Thames, the South Coast, up through Wales and into Scotland, spent three months there, and finished back in Sizewell, on May 9th.
From Broken Collarbones to World Titles: The Professional Evolution of Two-Time Xterra Champion Bradley Weiss
Q: How did you transition from off-road XTERRA to road racing and Ironman, and what were the key learnings?
The transition required adapting to aerodynamic, longer-distance formats, embracing hill work, and recognizing that the skills from off-road racing—technique, cadence, and efficient power output—translate with careful training and patience.
The Catalyst: How a Near-Fatal Bike Crash Led to the Kona Ironman World Championship
Q: How did the crash and recovery shape your approach to training and coaching now?
The crash is framed as the catalyst that reframed adversity into opportunity, leading to a mindset of persistence, using data-driven training like TriDot, and building a coaching brand focused on daily discipline.
How a Covid-Era Clinician Became an Unlikely Triathlete
Q: Tell me a little about who you are, where you are, what you do?
I'm a Physicians' Associate working in NHS, involved in diagnostics and patient care.

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What is The Unlikely Triathlete about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy show celebrating everyday athletes who chase triathlon goals against the odds. Episodes profile weekend warriors, newcomers, and professionals alike, focusing on mindset, practical training routines, coaching, and the financial and logistical realities of training while balancing work and family. The format blends candid storytelling, coach-focused tips, and relatable humor, with a consistent emphasis on breaking through self-doubt and starting where you are. Noteworthy elements include a coaching and mentorship thread, accessible paths to Ironman-scale goals, and a community-centric vibe that underscores persistence, accountability, and practical progress for ordinary people doing extraordinary things as they pursue endurance... more

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2. Christine Grosart
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4. Michaela Hardstone
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8. Stuart Walker

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