Tom and I chat about playing Rugby at an elite level.   What it was like playing for Northampton Saints, London Irish and being part of the Junior England teams who won the World Cup.But what happens when that bright rugby career is brought to an abrupt end?  We talk about how injury can affect a career, mental health and leave players in an abyss.

Just Chatting

23 - Tom Stephenson

We talk sport adventure, whether cycling, swimming, running or triathlon.    The first person to swim from Lands End to John O Groats, we learn all about what the driving force was behind this and many other adventures.Cycling around the World, across Europe and around Britain and the challenges that this can present.And in Triathlon, we talk about his unique set of triathlon experiences, including being the only person to have swam, cycled and ran the length of Britain, whilst also currently holding the record for longest triathlon in the World  (around the coast of Britain).Add a sailing record, cheese rolling in Gloucestershire, author of mulitple books and selling a business for £1.

22. Sean Conway - 5 x World Record Holder and Ultra Endurance Adventurer...

Martin and I talk about the sport of speed kitesurfing and what it takes to become British Kitesurfing speed champion and the 500m speed record holder.We talk about his aspirations on the World stage and compare the differences needed to compete over 500m and the nautical mile (1800m).Some of the best places to kitesurf for speed are discussed including France, Namibia and Weymouth.  

21. Martin Carter - British Kitesurfing Speed Champion and Record Holder

Chatting with 3 time Olympian, Olympic medalist, previous World Champion and Record holder about swimming.We talk about...Depression and the effect this had on his swimming before retiring... His incredible come back after 7 years away from the pool and his aspirations about the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and how swimmers have changed over recent years...What it is like to be an Olympian and how each games was a different experience...What it was like being part of the ISL and racing alongside Caeleb Dressel...The importance of weight training and fuelling alongside swim training...What his training looks like now and how his mindset and approach has changed.

20. Brent Hayden - 3 x Olympian, Olympic Medalist, World Champion and Record Holder

We talk about all things nutrition and sport.  We get an insight into the world of elite sport, working on the tour de france, with formuala 1 drivers, endurance athletes and body builders.What is happening in the world of sports nutrition and the future of an industry that seems to constantly be evolving.

19. Karl Bickley - Nutrition Innovater

Slavko and I chat about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a whole range of martial arts disciplines and why they are not all the same.We also learn a little about being a special forces operator in Yogoslavia and the work that this can lead to.We also talk about working in the Hollywood film industry as a consultant on Den of Thieves and his new role in Den of Thieves 2.

18. Slavko Ilic - Martial Artist, Special Forces Operator and Movie Consultant...

Andy and I chat about IRONMAN, his 2 times at the World Championships in Kona.We also talk about his move to Ultra running and how on his first attempt he won the ONER and set the course record.Andy talks about his fitness business - Ultimate Body Club (UBC), its origins and offers advice for anybody that might be looking to change their body shape or size

17. Andy Sloan - Ultimate Body Club Owner, the ONER winner and record holder

We talk about how Eddie&apos;s passion for endurance sport and the activities that eventually led to a guiness world record from London to Paris.  The setting up of Enduroman and the highly successful Arch to Arc event.We talk swimming, rowing, triathlon in the early days and life and adventures on the island of Lanzarote.

16. Eddie Ette - Founder of Enduroman and Arch to Arc

We talk about the origins of Huub - the why and how the company was founded.We find out a bit more about Huub, their impact on the business and talk about the whats next for the development of Huub, including the fellowship of speed.Deano shares some tips for anybody thinking about starting their own business and we find out how his own experience has helped forge Huub.

15. Dean Jackson - Huub founder and owner...

In this episode I chat with Pat Cooke-Rogers, a mum to 4, wife, a sports event chaplain and 2 time finisher of the 430m Yukon Arctic race.We discover what's involved in this 14 day 480mile ultra in -40 degree temperatures.  We talk resilience, self support, the wilderness and wolves.We also talk about other cold water challenges such as the ice mile and the winter British Swimming Championships.Pat also shares her incredible sporting journey that didn't start until she was in her 40's and went to -40 to the +40 degree heat of the IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.

14. Pat Cooke-Rogers - Yukon Arctic Ultra Finisher...

In this episode we talk about the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc (UTMB); what it is and why it is considered one of  the pinacles of ultra running.We found out what drives someone with a full time professional job, wife, 2 kids and a dog to continue to train for IRONMAN events, running events (Marathon to 100+ mile ultras), when there is no prize money, records or any chance of winning.And we find out what it was like on series 2 of SAS - are you tough enough, back in 2002...

13. Chris Holmes - UTMB Ultra Finisher...

We chat with Christian Baker, a performance and mindset coach who speialises in changing the way people think in the world of sport, business and life.We talk about tools, techniques and strategies that are used in mindset and why this area is important for athletes.Christian explains the process involved in NLP and hypnosis and debunks a few myths within the industry and discusses some of the main issues that we face in society, including fear, anxiety, stress and confidence.We discuss some of the TV work that he's been involved with and he offers some advice for those who might want to either changes something in their lives or who want to perform better in sport.

12. Christian Baker - Performance and Mindset Coach...

Kevin and I chat about all things Channel Swimming.We find out what it took to become King of the English Channel and about the sacrifices that were needed to complete a total of 34 crossings.Kevin discusses his 2 way swims and how he kept trying to complete his first 3 way Channel Swim crossing.We talk about the brutality of the North Channel swim and his current title of King of the North Channel along with discussing other swims around the world.Injury, future plans and his current coaching business gives us an even greater insight into what Kevin is up to.And we find out if, why and when he will be taking on the Channel again...

11. Kevin Murphy - King of the English Channel...

We chat with Stephen and Bella Bayliss who between them, notched up 20 IRONMAN wins and ITU World Championship win and loads of other success in long distance racing.We discover what life is like in Lanzarote, their home for the last 7 years.  We explore their training regime and what it was like to train under Brett Sutton and being part of a hugely successful training stable.Both Bella and Stephen talk about their transition from professional triathlete to coaches and how their own experiences have influenced their coaching ethos.We get some great insights into Britain&apos;s original IRON Couple and they offer some great advice for all those involved in the sport today.

10. Stephen and Bella Bayliss - the IRON couple

In this episode we chat to Mike Reilly, the voice of IRONMAN.  Having commentated at over 30 IRONMAN World Championship events, 2020 will see Mike commentate on his 200th IRONMAN.  We learn how Mike accidentally began race commentating and how since the 70's he's gone from teaching, retail, sales and author in an ever evolving multi-sport world.We dig a little deeper into the world of race commentary, discuss what it means to be inducted into the IRONMAN Hall of Fame, USA Triathlon hall of fame and the Running USA hall of champions.  And best of all we look at the inspiration he gets from all of the IRONMAN athletes who cross that finish line and he offers some great advice for those who might experience a dark place during that special day.

09. Mike Reilly - the voice of IRONMAN

Alan Rose from Just Racing (UK) talks with inspirational people across a range of endurance sports, including swimming, running, cycling and triathlon.