Today Mark chat to Andrew Horsfall - Turner who has just smashed the Outlaw full distance record (8.26) and Chantel Cummings who was 3rd female Pro at Ironman Bolton. She secured a Kona slot at this race. Andrew has also qualified for Kona as an AG athletes, but will be racing Pro as of next year. Chantel and Andrew discuss their own races, the Jan Frodeno Worlds fastest time, the sub 7 attempt, and the male Olympic race in Tokyo. Plus lots more. Chantal Cummings Social media links https://www.instagram.com/chantalc13/https://www.facebook.com/chantalcummings13/Andy Horsfall-Turner. Social media links instagram: andrew_h_ttwitter: andrewht1Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiKyWngiGsYkD4e1IMA1LKA

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Chantal Cumming and Andrew Horsfall-Turner

Mark chats to two sports scientist Tommy Lundberg and Kerry McGawley who both specialise in sprits performance at the highest level. Tommy is a Lecturer at Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. and Kerry is an Associate Professor (Reader) at Mid Sweden University and Senior Researcher at the Swedish Winter Sports Research Centre.Todays subject questions how fair is the inclusion of biological male athletes competing against biological females unfair? Do transgender female athletes have an unfair advantage even with testosterone interventions?Useful links:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01389-3https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/mar/30/trans-women-in-english-rugby-could-face-height-and-weight-safety-checksCaroline's link for 'save the med" shark reintroduction. Donations here https://www.migranodearena.org/en/cause/cabrera-crossing-swim-for-project-stellaris

Does inclusion trump fairness?

Sam Dickinson is maturing as a world class triathlete and like Alex Yee Mark believes he's an athlete who will be dominating things in the future. Sam chats candidly throughout this interview including his thoughts on the Alistair Brownlee DQ. He also discusses the team tactics for the WTS Leeds race, and why he chose to have a little stab during the end of the bike leg at Leeds.Enjoy.

Sam Dickinson

Mark chats to Emma Bilham and Tom Davis about their latest race (Spanish long course Championships) and their personal views about the current PTO points system. Also a bit of banta as per usual... Webinar 15 June 1800hrs - email mark@trainxhale.com

Emma Bilham & Tom Davis

Today I have Phil Burt an experienced physiotherapist and bike fitter, Burt has spent 12 years as the Head of Physiotherapy at British Cycling, as well as 5 years as Consultant Physiotherapist at Team Sky.After a long career supporting the world’s best at three Olympic Games and seven Tour de Frances, Burt is now concentrating on using his expertise to help cyclists at all levels to improve their health, comfort and performance.When we get together we just chat anything cycling, but toady we discuss the TT warm up and how to develop confidence. Plus lots more...https://www.philburtinnovation.co.uk/https://www.mallorca140-6triathlon.com/the-event

Phil Burt Bike Yoda!

A packed show full of race reports, listeners questions with Heather and Mark discussing what constitutes professional/sporting conduct and the latest monitoring devices and sports services. And much,much more. Enjoy! ?

Listeners question, race reports, and a few rants!

This time Caroline chats to Dr Kisten who specialises in chronic symptoms associated with diet and endurance training. An interesting insight into spotting the signs and symptoms thatcan be linked to over training and how to combat it. 140.6 triathlon details https://www.mallorca140-6triathlon.com/the-eventBecome a patron https://www.patreon.com/join/1401747/checkout?ru=undefined

Dr Kirsten

Tim hemming tries to persuade Mark that the current indoor Super League format is still racing, Mark is not convinced. To add balance to the discussion Tim and Mark are joined by Pro triathlete George Goodwin who actually raced in the London aquatic centre. Enjoy!

Indoor Super League - is it racing?

Mark, Heather and Emma just catch up to discuss Emma's recent victory in South Africa. She also discusses her new sponsors and coach, and helps Mark and Heather answer a couple of listener questions. Another relaxed, fun show for you to enjoy...

Emma Pallant SA Tri Champ (sort of)

Macca has been on the show a number of times. Today he joins Heather and Mark to discuss his plans in coordinating an attempt to go under 7hrs (men) and 8hrs (women) for the traditional long course triathlon distance (3.8km swim - 180km bike - 42.2km run. For this to succeed a few RULES will have to be broken along the way. Is it just theatre or will it be a sporting spectacle that will go down in triathlon history? Macca is as charismatic as ever - enjoy!

Chris McCormack and the SUB 7/8 attempt.

Andrew joins me and Tim Hemming for a very candid and honest chat about the situation he found himself in when he was caught using un sanctioned TUE's. Enjoy!

Andrew Starykowicz and TUE's

Mark chats to another awesome trailblazer Capt Eve Newton who has just passed the All Arms Commando Course. Only a hand full of female military personnel have successfully passed what is considered to be one of the most difficult military courses in the British Military. Time to get inspired. Enjoy!

Capt Eve Newton COMMANDO

This time Heather leads the interview (old friends) with Challenge Daytona Champion Paula Findlay. Mark is still around, if only to do the Yorkshire quiz. Enjoy!

Paula Findlay Challenge Daytona Champion

Mark catches up with Fenella after her awesome result at Challenge Daytona 7th position. Last time Mark was with Fenella was at the Challenge Mallorca race last year in which Fenella crashed on the bike and broke her collarbone.Every Step film here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqRW9KidmGs&t=198s

Fenella Langridge

Mark catches up with George Goodwin and Tom Davis to discuss their results at the Challenge Daytona triathlon in Florida. Enjoy!

George Goodwin and Tom Davis

Elite coach (Mark Livesey) and Multiple Ironman AG Champion (sub 9hrs) chatting about all things Triathlon with some of the greatest people in the sport.

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The Triathlon Brick Session

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