Podcasts by Life of Tri Podcast
The Life of Tri podcast hosted by Andrew Owen. This podcast aims to make triathlon simple and straightforward with episodes on different areas of the sports and topical debate affecting the everyday athlete. New episodes fortnightly.
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Ep29 - Barriers in Triathlon with Darren Kirby (Fitter Healthier Dad) from 2021-04-25T11:00:11
In this episode, we are joined by Darren Kirby from Fitter Healthier Dad to discuss his journey into triathlon and the barriers faced by those new to the sport.
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Ep28 - Motivation in Triathlon from 2021-03-30T08:00:17
Triathlon can sometimes mean playing the long game, and it can be difficult to keep motivated. In this episode, we discuss keeping motivated when your end goal seems so far away, and what to do af...
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Ep27 - Setting Goals in Triathlon from 2021-03-01T21:41:53
New to triathlon and having difficulty choosing and setting your goals? Then this is the podcast episode for you.
This Life of Tri podcast episode will give you practical models for set...
Ep26 - Beginner's Guide to Triathlon from 2021-02-04T20:45:31
Maybe we should have done this at the beginning of our podcast series, but here it is. Our beginner's guide to starting in triathlon.
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Ep25 - Starting Triathlon at a young age (with Harrison Rolls-King) from 2020-11-22T21:20:37
In this episode, I am joined by Harrison Rolls-King where we discuss how he got into triathlon at a young age, and how he is now trying to go for his pro license.
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Ep24. What it felt like to race in 2020 from 2020-11-08T12:00:13
In this episode, I am joined by regular guest Ashley DeLotz and we discuss that rare feeling of racing in 2020. Ashley managed to sneak in an end of season race in October and discusses his experi...
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Ep23 - What are the Benefits of Training in a Team (With Dan Collins) from 2020-10-25T14:07:04
In this episode we are joined by Dan Collins to discuss the benefits of training in a team. Dan runs Tri Tech Race Team who are an online club offering support, advice and benefits for sporting in...
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Ep22 - How best to prepare for the swim leg of a Triathlon (with Dan Bullock from Swim For Tri) from 2020-10-17T21:05:04
Life of Tri are joined by Dan Bullock from Swim For Tri and we discuss the swim leg of a traithlon, especially if you don't have a competitive swimming background.
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Ep21 - Why Ironman Wales is such a Special Event (with Tom Davies) from 2020-10-04T13:13:10
In this episode, we are joined by 'The Road to Tenby' Podcast host Tom Davies. Recorded during the time of what would have been Ironman Wales 2021, we discuss our experiences of the event and what...
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Ep20 - Catching up wth GB Age Grouper Yiannis Christodoulou from 2020-09-27T20:13:47
In the episode, we are joined by Yiannis Christodoulou, where we discuss his journey into multi-sport and triathlon, and what the next year holds after the COVID pandemic
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Ep19 Exploring Nutrition and Triathlon with Jamie Leighton (Nutri Tri) from 2020-09-12T20:18:02
In this episode, we discuss the basics around triathlon and nutrition, how to approach it and how you have to tailor it to your needs.
Life of Tri is joined by Jamie Leighton, who is a q...
Ep18 Trails to Triathlon with Mark Turnipseed from 2020-09-04T19:32:43
In this episode, we are joined by Mark Turnipseed. Mark is an openly gay triathlete who discusses his struggles with addiction and how sports allowed him to overcome his demons and accept his true...
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Ep17 Fitting Bike to Body or Body to Bike (with Mike James aka The Endurance Physio) from 2020-08-28T19:42:10
In this episode, we are joined by Mike James, aka the Endurance Physio, where we discuss whether you should fit the bike to your body or the other way round.
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Ep16 Triathlon&Yoga with Louise Croxson from 2020-08-23T11:00:15
This episode is all about yoga and the benefits it can bring to triathlon. We are joined by GB Age Grouper and yoga teacher Louise Croxson. Louise gives us her insight into the two activities she...
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Ep15 - Nutrition&Triathlon with Alex Rhodes&Ashley De Lotz from 2020-08-15T15:00:12
We discuss all things triathlon and nutrition in this episode with Alex Rhodes from Alterra Performance and Ashley De Lotz. Both Ashley and Alex compete in Cross Tri but the principle of eating we...
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Ep14 - Swim Art with Jean Luc Boulanger from 2020-08-08T19:53:40
In this episode, Andrew is joined by Jean-Luc Boulanger who since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic has been creating swim art. Jean-Luc creates a different drawing each day using only his me...
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Ep13 - A Catch up with Pro Triathlete Tom Bishop from 2020-08-02T11:00:13
In this episode, we are joined by UK pro triathlete Tom Bishop. We discuss life as a professional athlete and his advice to those new in the sport.
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Ep12 - What is Cross Triathlon with Ashley De Lotz from 2020-07-26T19:55:32
In this episode, we are joined by Ashley De Lotz to talk about Cross Triathlon.
Ash has represented GB and won his age group in international races, so we discuss the differences from ...
Ep11 - Running the Coast of Wales with Rhys Jenkins from 2020-07-18T22:05:23
In this episode, we are joined by Rhys Jenkins who is about to embark on a challenge to run the coast of Wales. Rhys is attempting to complete the challenge in 19.5 days which would beat the curre...
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Ep10 - My Journey into Triathlon with Jemima Cooper - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-07-12T21:33:25
We speak to GB Age Grouper Jemima Cooper about her journey into triathlon and whether her background as a professional ballerina helps her training and racing.
Jemima started as someone ...
Ep9 - Duathlon with GB Age Grouper Kathy Stringer - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-07-04T21:49:15
In this episode, we talk to Duathlon GB Age Grouper Kathy Stringer about her journey into the sport.
Kathy talks us through how she fits in training and racing with the demands of a busy...
Ep8 - A Chat with Triathlon Taren - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-06-27T12:50:55
In this episode with chat with Taren Gesell, aka Triathlon Taren, about his journey into the sport. We discuss his motivation for taking up the sport and what he has learned along the way.
Ep7 -Ironman Wales Cancellation - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-06-22T21:08:28
In this episode, we chat with Matt Hutcherson who was training for Ironman Wales 2020. At the time of recording (mid-June 2020) we had just found out the event was canceled, so we discuss Matt's p...
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Ep6 - Common Injuries in Triathlon - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-21T21:01:54
We are joined by Mike James, aka the Endurance Physio, to discuss injuries that are common in those taking up the sport of triathlon. Check out our website at Listen
Ep5 - Hydration in Triathlon - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-04T21:25:28
Life of Tri host Andrew is joined by Abby Coleman from Precision Hydration to discuss the fundamentals of hydration during triathlon training and racing. Recorded 29th April 2020
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Ep4 - Triathlon and the impact of the Coronavirus - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-04T21:17:15
Life of Tri host Andrew Owen is joined by fellow amateur triathlete Lee Davies where they discuss the impact the COVID-19 lockdown is having on triathlon training.
Recorded 24th April
Ep3 - Ironman UK canceled because of the COVID-19 Pandemic - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-04T21:13:56
Life of Tri host Andrew Owen speaks to Nick Owen, who was due to combat in 2020's Ironman UK in Bolton, UK. The race was canceled days prior to the recording.
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Ep2 - The Importance of Sports Massage Therapy in Triathlon - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-04T21:09:46
Life of Tri speaks to former GB athlete Gareth Warburton on the importance of Sports Massage Therapy when undertaking triathlon. Gareth is now a qualified sports massage therapist running his own ...
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Ep1 - Preparing for Ironman Wales during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Life of Tri Podcast from 2020-05-04T21:02:16
We speak to two athletes (Rich Mansell & Darren Ware) preparing for 2020 Ironman Wales and the impact that the coronavirus is having on their training. Recorded on the 13th April 2020
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Life of Tri Podcast Intro Episode from 2020-05-04T20:50:15
Setting the scene for the Life of Tri Podcast Series
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