Episode 2

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14th Jun 2023

Mastering the move from a single sport to Triathlon

In this episode we meet two members who've made the move from a single sport to the three disciplines of triathlon - and they love it!

Alex Heron's story is remarkable. He was a runner but at 61 started to get niggling injuries. And he fell in to triathlon. Alex tells us about coming face to face with the local tri club in a farmers lake...and how he unexpectedly won his first competitive triathlon despite having a bike with mudguards and and a bell.

He's now in his mid 70's and training for his first ironman. And he believes, with a bit of luck, anyone can have a crack at it.

Kate Hutchinson made the bright lights of a Commonwealth Games swimming final at Delhi in 2010 wearing the kit of Team England. She gave up on sport after years of punishing training in the pool. But 2 years ago she was lured towards triathlon and is back representing GB at age group level.

We've also got some tips on how to get your mojo back if you've lost it and we hear how presenter Daniel 'Triathlon Dan' Ward smashed out a PB in a half ironman.

This podcast is brought to you by British Triathlon and is presented by Mark Shardlow and Daniel Ward. Come and be a member! Find out the benefits at www.britishtriathlon.org

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About the Podcast

Not Another Triathlon Podcast
Tips and advice from British Triathlon
This isn't just another triathlon podcast! We're chatting with staff and Home Nation members at British Triathlon to get you in the best possible shape for the start line. We're going from beginners to world title holders. There's always something to share in this great community.
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Mark Shardlow

Hi - I'm Mark, a Sports Journalist specialising in Olympic and Paralympic Sports. I also help others podcast.