Ian Walker is somebody who helped build the foundations of triathlon in Sunderland by being one of the founder members of Sun City Tri Club 30 years ago. Ian discusses that as well as his own journey in triathlon, cycling, his career in the Fire Service, a post-retirement move to Italy, and his return to the North East.

Steve is a North East triathlete. A long-term member of Coalfields Triathlon Club and studious recorder of his stats, Steve discusses his journey in the sport and competing and training as you age. He also drops a rock'n'roll surprise. https://www.coalfieldstri.co.uk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=komuwJxVkFE

Debbie is a photographer, support worker, mother, North Easterner. Her current project, 'The Call', is focused on children waiting for, or recent recipients of, organ donations. Please be aware that the content of this podcast discusses the above subject and may be difficult for people who have been affected by it. Monday 18th September to Sunday 24th September is Organ Donation Awareness Week. Information here - https://www.organdonation.nhs.uk/get-involved/organ-donation-week-2023/ Debbie's work can be found here - https://linktr.ee/debbietodd?fbclid=IwAR3s3BMteWM4VFuerTYPM19NLktLeefi8v_kx13Jk1u_Hk0P0irDRkW60wg_aem_AbQlyEijhHDRmI2oBYA4ZM4WQXeIHzzbdY8hfLmQT4CfGjRo5zPFqqUP4FJew-TL-uY

Claire Cook is a triathlete from Sunderland who has achieved podium finishes and overall race and age group wins including silver at the long course (2.4mile swim/112mile bike/26.2mile run) Challenge Almere-Amsterdam European Championship on 9th September 2023 in an amazing time of 10:49:39. Claire talks about her triathlon journey, her training regime, and how despite some medical conditions she is flourishing and improving all the time.

Simon Mowbray was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes as a teenager. He discusses the impact this had on him and how training has helped him manage the condition, achieve high standards of performance, and enabled him to be an inspiration to newly diagnosed people. Simon is a triathlete, runner, father, public speaker, diabetes support volunteer, and maverick trailblazer in the field of marathon running vests.

Alex Noonan returns to the podcast to discuss training and racing while pregnant including a tiny little bike interval session during her labour. Honest. We also discuss women in triathlon and just how difficult traveling to Pontevedra is!

Dan Prince is an award winning filmmaker and photographer. His film, 'Don Don Strong', won Best Sports Film at the Cannes World Film Festival and he has worked with Manchester United, the BBC, Microsoft, and the NHS.   More info at - www.danprince.co.uk www.dondonstrong.com

A slight departure for this episode as we sit down with Norman Hall from The Socialist Party. Norman discusses his history in the movement as well as giving us a first hand account of some of the major events in UK political history, from the Miner's Strike in 1984/85 to the campaign against the Poll Tax.

Frank Styles is an artist, father, sea swimmer, and triathlete (regardless os what he says). We discuss his journey from teenage graffiti artist to big wall mural specialist, and a few other things thrown in for good measure. Frank's website is here - https://frankstyles.com Frank's FB - https://www.facebook.com/faostyles Frank's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/faostyles/?hl=en  His wife Penella's event that we discussed can be found here -https://facebook.com/events/s/glow-tyne-coast-festival/578772093769994/ www.bee-enchanted.com

I sat down with Kitty Nicks to talk about her triathlon journey, her experience of training and competing in an iron distance race (The Lakesman), the benefits of triathlon training to women of all ages, and some of the the unique challenges that female triathletes face.

Today's guest is Andy Stobbart. Triathlete, father, flooring expert, and my mate. We discuss triathlon, fibromyalgia, mental health, football management, drug recovery, and why cupcakes are the best way to say "well done" to somebody for being awesome.

Today's guest is Newcastle Falcons and England rugby star, Adam Radwan. Adam came on to talk about his recent dream England debut against Canada at Twickenham where he scored a hat trick, the ups and downs on his rise from youth prospect to full professional rugby union player, and how he's feeling about the new Premiership that starts this weekend. AND the secret sport that he'd love to have a go at.

Our guest today is author James Baldwin. James came on to talk about his recently published book, 'Time In Your Hands'. We discuss his amazing journey from a schoolboy struggling to spell to a published author, the work he put in to write his book, and what he's got planned next.

Our guest today is Alex Noonan. Triathlete, mother, radiographer, not a scouser.  Training for big races, not training for big races, racing while pregnant, winning age groups, how to train while juggling full time work, motherhood, and an extra job on the side, we covered a canny bit!

Sunderland athlete Aly Dixon paid a visit to talk about her amazing running career. How it started, how it went, how it finished, how her future looks. From winning local races in the North East of England to turning pro, winning marathons, running in European and World Championships, the Commonwealth Games, and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Oh, and breaking the 50km world record! It wasn't all plain sailing and Aly opened up about the struggles of professional running as well as her inspiring stories of success.

A reet radgie called Ashlea turned up to have a chat about the emotional ups and downs of fighting cancer, as well as sea swimming, writing a successful blog (Three Kids And Counting), boob jobs, and cuddling jellyfish.

A group of friends (Dan, Catherine, Andy, Sean, Matthew, Alex, and myself) take on the Lakesman iron distance triathlon (2.4m swim/112m bike/26.2m run). Some first timers, some more experienced, all with different reasons and aims for the race. This episode was recorded the night before the big day. The group discuss how they're feeling, how their training has gone, and what their hopes are for race day.

Our guest is Peter Haddock, ex Newcastle and Leeds cultured centre-half, who played in the days when the shorts were barely there but the lunatics certainly were. We  talk about his career, the players he played with and against, his struggle with the sudden end of his career, and we also solve the mystery of THAT quote from Eric Cantona.

Our guest is Newcastle’s Eagles legend, Charles Smith. Eagles’ record points scored, winner of title after title, and very very sound guy. Charles is coming on to discuss his career in basketball, life, and future.

Our guest is Leroy Arkley. Sea swimmer extraordinaire, charity fundraiser, beard wearer, father, bank worker, and owner of a loud laugh and loud voice. Leroy completed a mind-blowing challenge that consisted of swimming 1km in open water every day for 100 days THROUGH WINTER UP NORTH IN NOWT BUT HIS TRUNKS! We discuss the ups and downs he went through during the challenge, from dips in motivation to chavs trying to steal his wife, as well as the charity that he raised over FOURTEEN THOUSAND POUNDS for - the amazing Sunderland Soup Kitchen.