Miles From Ordinary Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of professional triathlete Sophia Green, who has faced the challenges of a rare medical condition known as MALS (Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome). Despite the hurdles, Sophia's story is one of resilience and determination, as she navigates the complexities of training and competing at an elite level. Join us as we explore how medical conditions can impact athletic performance and the strategies athletes like Sophia use to overcome them. Tune in for an insightful conversation on perseverance, health, and the spirit of competition.Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We start this episode unpicking Jess's T100 London race. She shares the drama of he race and how it unfolded. We discuss notable performances from some outstanding athletes and try to understand why Jess failed to see or hear and friends or family on course! Jess also shares why she sees this as her best achievement of the season so far. From there we discuss our topic of the week, post race comedown. We share listener questions and experiences and discuss the things you can do to ensure you're not left feeling like theres a massive hole when the 'A' race of the season is done. Enjoy! Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into some of the most unexpected moments in the world of training and racing. We share personal stories about dealing with injuries, the surprises of drug testers turning up unexpectedly, and how to handle those challenging situations. We also answer listener questions, offering advice on injury management, staying motivated, and navigating setbacks. Jess discusses her approach to recovery and maintaining balance when faced with obstacles. Plus, we explore the realities behind some common recovery methods and when they’re most effective. Tune in for an honest, behind-the-scenes look at overcoming hurdles and staying resilient!Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we tackle the subject of recovery when it comes to training and racing. We share are own personal experiences of what recovery methods we use and we also delve into some listener advice and tips. Jess shares her recovery non negotiables when it comes to balancing life as a professional athlete and mum. We discuss the evidence behind some of the publicised recovery methods and when they may be appropriate and when they may not. Enjoy!Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On todays episode we are joined by multiple Olympic gold medalist Georgia Taylor Brown. We reminisce about times where Jess and Georgia were training partners int he lead up to Tokyo Olympic games. We discuss what Georgia has been up to in her 'career break' year from the sport and how she's ended up training more than ever and racing more than ever. We discuss the prospect of LA 2028 and what it would take to win. And finally Georgia shares her favourite dish to cook in the kitchen! Enjoy! Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode we get stuck into the things we love and things we loathe when it comes to all things training, racing and everything in-between. We hear from you the listeners around some of your pet peeves in the sport as well as discussing what you love most. Jess shares some interesting thoughts on the future of aero, which will certainly turn people's heads! Enjoy!Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we interview multiple age group medalist Jo Wright. Jo has had a phenomenal age group career always featuring at the pointy end of racing. In the podcast we discuss her pregnancy so far and how she has balanced training with an ever changing body. Jo and Jess both share the importance of trusting in your body and what its telling you. We cover topics of body confidence, opinions of others, best kit and equipment and much much more. Enjoy! Jo Wrights links Coaching - https://www.jowrightendurance.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jo.wright_endurance/?hl=enMiles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode we being by discussing how Jess is settling back into life in the UK and Bex chats through her marathon experience with Jon in the British heatwave that shook the country! We then chat all things training intensity in training. We discuss our own philosophy on how we approach regulating intensity within a training plan as well as hearing from the wonderful listeners on how they strike the right balance. We answer questions on how to know whats enough or not enough, how to know when your overtraining, the importance of recovery and how it links to adaptation and much much more. Enjoy! Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we get stuck in by discussing Jess's 3rd place finish at Vancouver T100. We talk about the training she did between San Francisco T100 to Vancouver T100 that allowed her to move onto the podium. From there we debrief Bex's ultra in Wales and discuss how she very nearly didn't make the start line. Making the topic of the week 'life hacks' very appropriate. We then hear from listeners who have shared their very best life hacks and we share ours. Enjoy! Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode we begin by hearing Jess's racing reflections from her 7th place finish at T100 San Fran. We discuss the behind the scenes logistics of boarding a party boat at 4am, what its like racing at the front end of a T100 race and why a sprint finish was not ideal! We then discuss our topic of the week 'Travel disasters'. Bex shares how she nearly took out the Paralympic triathlon team ahead of the Tokyo 2020 games and Jess shares her nightmare 24hrs as a temporary single parent as visa issues became very real! We round the episode off by answering listener questions on coaches corner and share out tips on technique vs fitness in swimming, goggle choices and discuss how much time you should spend riding your TT bike. Miles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On todays episode we are joined by the amazing Cameron Main. We chat in-depth about Camerons decision to move from short course racing to long course racing. How as a self coached athlete he's adapted his training philosophy as he's matured through the sport. We touch on the importance of mindset and Cameron shares his views on the importance of self confidence when it comes to racing. We explore trauma and how that relates to 'finding an extra gear' and what Cameron's long term plans are in sport and there after.This is a brilliant episode with lots to take awayCameron's links Cameron's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameronmain_/?hl=en-gbAbbie's Sparkle Foundation - https://abbiessparklefoundation.org/The triathlon diary - https://www.youtube.com/@thetriathlondiaryMiles from Ordinary linksJess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we begin by addressing why we nearly didn't make it to episode 2 and what is Jess's go to carpool Karaoke song. Bex shares an exciting life update which could see Jess running the show solo for a while! We also have a board discussion on motivation where we share a real insight into what makes us tick..... and it may not be quite what you would expect. Alongside that we hear from our amazing listeners who share their experiences of motivation and what keeps them moving forwards. 00:00 - Whats been happening06:19 - Exploring motivation in endurance sports24:22 - Listener insights on motivation 34:26 - Gaining perspective on training 37:47 - Dealing with setbacks and injuries41:11 - Self confidence and consistency in performance 43:07 - Inspiration from late starters in running46:27 - Managing motivation and avoiding overtraining 50:18 - Learning from mistakes in racing 58:00 - Role of motivation vs dedication Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2..... We are back! In this episode we welcome Yorkshires finest.... Jess Learmonth to the pod! We settle Jess's nerves on becoming the new co-host on Miles from Ordinary. We delve into everything from her first race of the season at T100 Singapore to chatting about listener race experiences and we finish off with listener questions on coaches corner. 00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and Co-Host dynamics02:56 - First race experiences and challenges 08:46 - Setting expectations for races 17:37 - Personal triathlon stories and memories24:01 - Nostalgic reflections and past experiences24:10 - Baptism of fire: First race experiences 27:04 - Overcoming challenges in triathlon 28:00 - Managing race day anxiety and preparation 30:18 - Importance of visualisation in racing 33:57 - Dealing with race day surprises 46:26 - Listener Experiences: learning from first races48:10 - Preparing for cold water challenges41:10 - Navigating cold water challenges 45:50 - Weather and its impact on training 57:52 - Racing stories and mishaps 51:00 - Jess’s nutritional strategy 56:22 - Balancing triathlon and life1:00:41 - The future of triathlon in the Olympics Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gbBex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we are joined by Performance nutritionist George Robinson. We delve deep into the issues of gastric distress when running and look at how to prevent and avoid the need to poo plaguing your every run.Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Gastric Distress in Running02:08 - Understanding the Physical Mechanisms06:34 - The Impact of Training Intensity10:52 - Post-Run Nutrition and Recovery13:40 - Strategies for Managing Gastric Issues16:02 - Caffeine and Its Effects on Performance22:31 - Dietary Considerations for Athletes25:12 - Long-Term Solutions vs. Quick Fixes28:04 - Navigating Nutritional Challenges34:04 - Understanding the Role of Nutritionists and Dietitians40:20 - The Psychological Impact of Nutrition on Performance48:54 - Finding the Right Nutritionist for YouLinks British Dietitian register: https://www.bda.uk.com/find-a-dietitian.htmlWebsite: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=enBex's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/Fresh fruit flapjack recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ceTLZtzPEBjRZ4aeR-4poL6BpwA-qNbb/view?usp=sharingRice pudding recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rmqe3uDdM5QlMSS7HcGiOc9m6AsKycNf/view?usp=sharing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode are super excited to welcome our first guest onto the podcast! Non other than the winner of the 2025 Montane Spine race, the vicar at our wedding...... the incredible Lucy Gossage! Within our catching up we speak through The various reasons why she decided to return to the spineThe strategy and value of being able to build on the knowledge from the previous yearWhat she ate, when she slept Camaraderie within the women's fieldMaking friends within the race...... most notably Tim! After finishing our chat we decided that it would be rude not to get Tim on to share his version of events. After attempting the spine twice previously and failing each time, it was a case of 3rd time lucky for Tim. We discuss with himLearning from previous failings How he prepared for this years raceWhat he ateAnd most critically...... how be coped with the Duracell bunny herself, Goss! We hope you enjoy!Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=enBex's Insta https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.