A massive show today with thoughts from elite triathlete Sam Wordley regarding the T100 series race in Singapore.  We have a race report from Harriet Henderson who particiapted in the Portocolom 111km triathlon event in Mallorca, Spain.  Mark catches up with Tim Heming to quickly discuss the race from Sigapore and wether things are improviing? Is it really an event that is attracting a world class field? If so why are wild cards doing so well?  The main interveiw is with Owen Vermeulen...

While out in Colombia Mark and Caroline stuck around to experience the Sgrail gravel triathlon with Jan Frodeno.  Will gravel triathlon be as popular as gravel cycling? 

Caroline Livesey is the co-host today with Mark. In this episode they discuss what it's like to ride the longest payed cycle road in the world. The Alto el Sifon Alto el Sifon from Padilla. Finish Laguna Negro cafe. (finish point 4036m altitude) 93km, 4150m altitude at highest summit, 3520m gained.  This was the previous climb: Alto de Letras. From Mariquita.  80km, 3690m altitude at the summit, 3220m gained in the ride.  Caroline and Mark then go on to discuss the T100 world series...

In today's episode Mark finally gets David McNamee on the podcast to chat about his inclusion to race the new T100 series. To break the ice Mark starts this inteveiw with a short Scottish quiz (play at home). After 10 years in Spain has David lost some of his Scottishness? In addition, Mark and Caroline discuss the Transcordilleras 8 stage garvel race in Colombia which they both undertook last week. Enjoy!

A packed show today with prize announcements, race reports, a quick catch up with Tim Heming where we discuss the recent PTO T100 anouncment. Mark also catches up with Will and Dave who have created My Trii Ranking. This is a new British ranking system including elites that allows you to compare and rank your Olympic and Sprint triathlon results.

Mark catches up with friend Lucy Gossage who decided she'd like to have a stab at the Winter Spine Race. The Winter spine race is a brutal 268 miles following the beautiful Penneine Way. It's already regarded as the most difficult endurance running events in the UK. Lucy is no stranger to suffering as she was one of the best long course triathletes in the world. Listen to the Lucy describe hitting the very limits of her endurance and resilience. Lucy also started Move against Cancer...

In today’s s episode Lucy Gossage starts the show with a short message describing her reasons for entering the winter Spine race. The race is 268 miles of non stop running adventure along the Pennine way. Mark announces the lucky winner of the Group Evolution training Camp in June. Mark also mentions all the other great prizes you could win if you become a patron of the show. Mark's guest is Commonwealth gold medalist Jodie Stimpson who is looking at making her mark on the 70.3/middle...

Something a little different to start 2024. Mark catches up with Mr Daniel Slosberg who has done some extensive reserch into the integrity and legitimacy regarding Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to the USA. Netfix recently released a film documenting this world record achievemnt. Once Daniel started he couldn't stop, and it apears Diana has a long history of half truths and lies. You can read for yourself here https://nyadfactcheck.com/ Don't forget to win any prize you need to become a...

A packed show today with special guest Mr John Lunt who was the founder of the Human Race events (plus a whole lot more). Due to John being shit hot at what he does, and for having supreme attention to detail he was asked to oversee the Olympic Games Triathlon back at Lonodon - 2012. A true legend of the sport. Mark and John discuss the old days of triathlon and what the future possibly holds. You'll also hear two great race reports from this years Patagonam extreme triathlon. One from...

A packed show today including a race report form Elite Triathlete Emma Pallant Brown who just bagged the 70.3 IM event in SA. Mark chats to Andrew Clarke who shares his experience and tips on how to get back entry money from event organisers who fail to honour their races. In addition to this Mark picks Barry Williams brains (sports scientist) about the latest tech available for coaches, but also his personal observations regarding carbon shoes. Do they actally offer the benifits they...

Mark catches up with triathlon journalist Tim Heming fresh from his trip to Kona. Tim and Mark cover a few of the most recents news stories from the world of triathlon, including RANTS along the way. Enjoy! https://www.treaclevelo.com/ https://groupevolution.com/sports/ https://www.xtriworldtour.com/x-out

Mark ctaches up with Havard graduate and elite triathlete Hugo Milner. Hugo recently won a world triathlon cup event in Japan. Is this his breakthrough race, does he now have what it takes to race at the very highest level, including the Olympics? Oh, and this young man can run like the wind.... Make sure to play the Hugo quiz at the start of the interview. Become a patron of the show here - https://www.patreon.com/checkout/thebricksession?rid=0 and you could win some fabulous prizes...

Mark catches up with elite cyclist Tom Martin who recently raced at the Gravel World Championships in Italy a few weeks ago. Caroline Livesey also chats with Mark about being selected (elite) for the World Gravel Championships and her race in Italy. Long time listener Neil Pirie kindly sent in an audio race report from the Aviemore gravel triathlon. You'll also get to hear how well the two Nepalise students are doing thanks to your kind donations. Just giving link here -...

Mark catches up with triathlon coaching royalty with Joel Filliol. Joel is one of triathlon's most experienced and successful professional coaches. He has been involved in endurance sport since 1989 both as an athlete and coach. As an athlete Joel has competed in over 100 triathlon and multi-sport events and represented Canada at World Championships in Triathlon and Duathlon. As a coach he has worked with athletes at the highest levels including at the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World...

Mark catches up with Pro triathlete James Teagle (7th Male Pro at the 70.3 World Champs 2023). James discusses in detail on how he's going to hit that podium more often next season in the 70.3 distance, and maybe longer? You'll aslo hear from Tom Vickery who raced IM Barcelona. Tom descibes what he witnessed during the aftermath of yet another tragic accidnet, resulting in another fatality.

Mark finally catches up with triathlon royalty Jess Learmonth MBE. You're going to enjoy this relaxed and funny episode where Jess and Mark share stories about a former coach, bike helmets and hallucinating due to fatuigue. And of course her aspirations/goals for the future...

In this episode Mark and Caroline descibe their personal experiences and battles while undertaking one of the toughest gravel bike events in Europe. The BADLANDS is a 750km unsupported bike event with over 15000m of total elevation. Listen how Mark and Caroline choose different strategies with diet, equipment, and sleep during this 2.5 day epic adventure. WARNING Mark does have a rant at the end of this episode expressing his personal feelings regarding Men competeing as women. If you're...

Mark catches up with old friend and former guest host Andy Blow (CEO of Precision Fuel & Hydration. They reminisce about old times, how the sport has changed over the years. Andy also offers some nutrition advice and his new exciting new nutrition products. Mark will be using these products for his up and coming epic gravel endurance ride - the Badlands. Mark also offers up his thoughts about the tragic events from Ironman Ireland. The link for the Triton information...

Claire Steels is the GC rider for Israel Premier Tech Roland who will be riding in the Female Tour de France 2023. Mark catches up with Claire while on an altitude camp just before she starts the Tour. Mark and Claire discuss a lot of things including, saftey at female races, how she became a Pro rider (not a conventional way), how female racing is developing and the UCI decison to stop male athletes from competing against female athletes. Plus lots more... Enjoy!

A double whammy today. In the first part of the show Mark chats with the Passion Fit triathlon team who are offering a unique opportunity for any aspiring elite triathlete. You've got to be in it to win it. Mark also catches up with BMC Tri team member, and newly crowned Coeur d’Alene Ironman Champion - Chris Leiferman. Chris chats about his excitement of becoming a father again, and his genuine potential to do well at the World Championships in Nice. Enjoy! Link to the Passion Fit...

In today's show we have two athlete race reports detailing their specififc feeling and emotions from Ironman Hamburg which saw a fatal incident. Mark and Tim discuss and ask the question 'is long course triathlon safe'?

Mark catches up with brand new Mum and former Olympian (Bronze medal) Vicky Holland. If like Mark you want to know if Vicky will be back on the racing scene soon, or will she consider concentrating on more TV and commentary work? You'll find out. Enjoy

Mark and Tim decided to watch all the PTO European action from the beautiful island of Ibiza. In this show they discuss some of the key elemnts and observations from the weekends racing and coverage. Link to Orca competition https://www.orca.com/en-gb/experience/xhale/be-part-of-orca

Mark catches up with Sam Renouf the CEO of the PTO. After two years does Sam think the PTO is heading in the right direction and does he think the PTO has a viable business plan to make middle distance/PTO Open triathlon watchable and profiatable?