Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Triathlon Podcast

Jan 28 2025 100 ep. 68 mins 73

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Simon Ward, multiple award-winning triathlon coach, shares insights on how to improve your triathlon performance with a High Performance Human approach to life.

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Winning a first World age group title at 75 years young with Mike Goddard

Jan 28 2025 73 mins

Welcome to this week's episode featuring Mike Goddard, entrepreneur, a current World and European triathlon champion in the 75-79 age group sprint distance and an avid fell runner. I invited Mike after he engaged with one of my recent posts about reducing training volume while maintaining performance. He didn't just maintain his fitness. He achieved unprecedented fitness, for him a

From Spinal Fractures to Ironman Podiums: Emma Bexson's Remarkable Comeback

Jan 21 2025 62 mins

This week on the podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Emma Bexson. Emma is a champion Ironman age-group triathlete, a competitor in the Pro category of Hyrox events, a mother of three, and the owner of her own chiropractic clinic. Oh, and she rides racehorses every morning for fun! But Emma’s story doesn’t stop there. I first came across Emma about 15 years ago when a friend

Unlocking High Performance in triathlon and the workplace with Paul Wheat

Jan 14 2025 62 mins

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome Paul Wheat, a dedicated 55-year-old triathlete who exemplifies what it means to be a High Performance Human. For Paul, high performance transcends athletic excellence; it encompasses all aspects of life, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, relationships, and mental health. The beauty of this journey is that you don’t need to be a top-tier at

How to Be in the Ready State with Dr. Kelly Starrett

Jan 07 2025 75 mins

This week’s episode is a re-run of a conversation with Dr. Kelly Starrett (also known as K-Starr in the Crossfit world) from 4 years ago. Kelly is a renowned expert in strength and mobility. He is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and the co-founder of The Ready State, home to the world’s most comprehensive

Prosecco & Push Ups: Holiday Survival with Simon & Beth

Dec 31 2024 31 mins

Last week marked a milestone as we released our very first episode on Christmas Day, and today, we’re excited to bring you our inaugural episode on New Year’s Day! Similar to last week’s engaging conversation with the Grumpy Old Coaches, today's episode takes on a relaxed vibe. I'm joined again by Mrs. Ward, and together we’ll share some reflections—along with a glass of

“Battle ready!” - The 2024 Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Special

Dec 24 2024 70 mins

Welcome to a special Christmas Day episode of The Grumpy Old Coaches! Can you believe this is our very first podcast published on Christmas Day, after almost 400 episodes? In the spirit of the season, we’ve reunited at the White Lion in Wigan, with Steve Lumley and myself joining Marc Laithwaite for our annual Grumpy Old Coaches reunion. It’s been a year since our last get-toge

Your Questions Answered: Carbon Wheels, Year-Round S&C, Zone 2 Training, Swimming Tips, and Advice to My Younger Self

Dec 17 2024 35 mins

There’s no such thing as a silly question—if it’s important to you, it’s worth asking! As a coach, I love helping people solve their challenges, and curiosity is a huge part of that process. Asking questions and exploring ideas is how we grow, and I encourage you to keep them coming. This week’s podcast is a little different—there are no guests, just me answering a sele

Understanding Lactate and the Norwegian Method with Dr. Sam Shepherd

Dec 10 2024 85 mins

In today’s episode I’m joined by Dr. Sam Shepherd, Head of Sports Science at Precision Fuel and Hydration, and a leading expert on lactate. Together, we dive into the fascinating world of lactate, training zones, and the cutting-edge Norwegian Method often associated with elite triathletes like Gustav Iden and Kristian Blummenfelt. We wrap up by exploring the Norwegian Method -

7 steps to swimming faster * Bethany Ward

Dec 03 2024 44 mins

Back by popular demand! Mrs. Ward returns to the podcast following the amazing feedback from her previous episode. This time, we dive deeper into the challenges she faces in the pool and explore solutions that resonate with many triathletes. As a coach, I’ve seen these obstacles time and again, which inspired me to create the "7 Steps to Swimming Faster" infographic. You can down

Unlocking plyometrics for endurance athletes * Joe Otton

Nov 26 2024 80 mins

Have you ever wondered if plyometrics could boost your performance as a triathlete or distance runner? On today’s episode, we’re jumping into the world of plyometric training (see what I did there?) — what it is, why it matters, and how it can take your endurance game to the next level. Joining me today is strength and fitness coach Joe Hotton, founder of Gym Geek, a sports s