Louise Minchin and Annie Emmerson introduce The TriPod, a new podcast aiming to break down the mental and physical barriers preventing many people from getting in to triathlon. We are introduced to 3 beginner triathletes who Annie and Louise will coach and mentor over the 9 week Series – Deborah James from You, Me & the Big C; Radio 2’s Jo Whiley and Lloyd Davies from Bath, who successfully applied to take part via a BBC Get Inspired social media post. Louise and Annie also call on the help of world triathlon champion, Vicky Holland for episode 1 as they attempt to put Deborah, Jo and Llloyd’s minds at ease and get them pumped up and ready to begin their challenge.