One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, I am joined by Simon Whitfield, Jan Frodeno, Hamish Carter & Alistair Brownlee. I wanted to re-share this epic episode from July 23, 2021 (episode #82) If you’re like me, you’ve loved the Olympics since you can remember. I’ve always enjoyed watching the best in the world battle it out on the big stage ... none more so than the sport of Triathlon. I’ve always wondered what it takes to win on that special day, and what it must feel like crossing that finish line knowing that you are the Olympic champion, and how does that heavy medal affect the rest of your life? In this episode I have all of Triathlons men’s gold medalists on the show. Five Gold and one Silver between the four of them. Simon Whitfield, Hamish Carter, Jan Frodeno, and Alistair Brownlee. Men that I have raced and trained with, men that have conquered the world, and have been heroes to their respective countries. All of them I admire and would call mates, the best men you could ever share a beer with ... all-around top blokes. They’ve all been on the show at least once. You can find their past episodes on your podcast app of choice. But never have they all been together on the one show. I’m feeling very honored that they have all agreed to come on, and amazed that we were able to coordinate times from all corners of the world. In this episode, each of the Olympic Champions shares their stories, what they were thinking the days leading into the race? What was going through their head at the pivotal moment of the race? When did they feel like they had it won and what was the initial feeling they each had as they crossed the line knowing they were the Olympic Champion. Jan Frodeno's answer will make you laugh. They each describe how the Gold medal has affected their lives. Their answers may surprise you. This has to be one of the greatest podcast episodes ever. What a thrill it was for me to chat with all of these champions. Timestamps 13:09 - What were the emotions and feelings for each of these professional athletes 10 days out from their own Olympics campaign? You need to calm down and trust the work you've done 18:43 - Jan Frodeno describes his pre Olympic campaign and how he was thinking 10 days prior to racing. Dreams do come true. Letting go, and letting the race happen 22:51 - Alistair competed in London and The Rio Olympics and describes how he approached both start-lines. Alistair went into London as the key favourite, with an enormous amount of pressure and self belief. 27:39 - Simon Whitfield describes his pre-race prep for the 2000 Sydney Olympics and the emotion of running down Macquarie Street towards the finish line. I wasn't there to win, I was there to perform 29:41 - The 4 lads explain the final sprints and how they each found something deeper towards the finish line. The simple fact, they all trained heavily for a sprint finish and were prepared. This was the moment that I trained for 48:23 - How did winning a gold medal at an Olympics affect each of their lives? You don't know how to feel 1:06:04 - As this is a repeat episode we finish with the lads predictions for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Remembering that these were held in the middle of the COVID pandemic with no crowds. In hindsight, were the boys close in each of their predictions? If it comes down to a sprint, don't go too early, and don't go too late 1:22:18 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow the lads: Simon Whitfield: website: https://www.simonwhitfield.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonwhitfield LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-whitfield Alistair Brownlee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alistair.brownlee/?hl=en Twitter:...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Jason West. Jason is a rising star in the triathlon world. His 2023 season has kicked off with a bang, and he’s currently ranked 12th in the world. Having started his journey as a 16-year-old, he steadily raced through his academic years and beyond, notching up victories and making a significant impact. His journey has seen him climb the ranks steadily, on the Professional Triathletes ranking, from 76th in 2020, 41st in 2021, 23rd in 2022 to, as I said, currently 12th in 2023. If this progression keeps going at this rate keeps going, he’ll be 7th in 2024, 4th in 2025, 2nd in 2026 and 1st in 2027. His focus shifted from short course to mid-long-course racing, and he is now setting his sights on winning the 70.3 World Championships. 2023 has been an incredible start with two major wins, a 2nd and a 5th at the PTO European championships. Timestamps 2:32 - What an amazing year Jason has had. He describes how he has approached each event and how he feels about his performances. I really do belong, racing with these top guys at the front 4:08 - When your mental confidence is strong as an athlete, it totally changes your intentions and your performance. Jason explains how he has worked hard on his mental skills so he can compete at the highest level. When you line up on the start line and your intention is to race at the front. You wanna affect the race. 9:51 - With a stunning 1:07 at Oceanside off the bike, Jason describes how his confidence has grown with each event, and how relaxed he is in believing in the raceday magic. If you're on the startline, and you don't believe you're gonna win ... 12:53 - Jason and Greg discuss his teams strategy to planning and managing his breaks between events to freshen his mind and body. 16:51 - Jason grew up in Pennsylvania just outside of Philadelphia. He played a lot of sports growing up but really focused on wrestling for most of his childhood. He was then introduced to endurance sports when he was 16, entering some 5k's and triathlons in his area. From there, he went on to race Triathlon at Penn State for four years. In 2015, he graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology and also became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Upon graduation, he moved to Boulder to pursue his career in Triathlon. The ITU forces you to become a complete athlete 26:12 - Greg & Jason discuss his journey through longcourse triathlon to ITU and the benefits to his own performance. 28:09 - Jason out-ran Kristian Blummenfelt at the PTO European Championship by a minute and a half. He is mitigating his weaknesses and turning them into 'weapons'. Jason explains some of the highlights and important successes he has had these past few years. 31:47 - Jason & Greg discuss some of the set-backs he has experienced through his triathlon career. When COVID hit, I almost didnt come back to racing ... 37:41 - Jason keeps a pretty small team. He explains the different roles and who is helping and coaching him. 41:15 - Greg and Jason discuss their opinions on Performance Enhancing Drugs in the sport of triathlon. Theres more incentive to cheat ... 46:12 - Who does Jason West consider the Greatest Triathlete of All Time? 48:41 - If you could go back in time, what advice would Jason West give his 16-year-old self just starting in triathlon? 52:24 - Greg and Jason finish with the traditional rapid fire questions ... with a twist from ChatGPT. 57:13 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Jason West website: https://jasonwestracing.com instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwesttri

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by an old training mate, Cam Brown. Cam is a 12-time Ironman New Zealand Champion, he has multiple Ironman World Championship podium finishes, and continues to inspire as he competes professionally into his 50's. (note: he started the sport in the late 80s) Cam is a professional triathlete who embodies the spirit of this show and is the definition of the show's mantra "Success comes to those who endure just one moment longer." Two and a half years ago, in episode 57, January 2021, we delved into his remarkable journey and his wealth of experience over his illustrious career. Today, we're catching up with him to see what's new, how his perspective has evolved, and where he sees the future of triathlon. His consistency and longevity in the sport are second to none. His endurance, tenacity, and adaptability are a testament to his enduring spirit and love for the sport. Timestamps 5:56 - In his 25th Ironman New Zealand, Cam came 7th with a time of 8:42:00. Cam explains how it felt on the day to be celebrated for his past 25 years of committment to Ironman NZ. 11:36 - In 2022 Cam completed Alpe D’Huez and he explains the bike and run at altitude 21:08 - With such a long and successful career in triathlon, Greg and Cam discuss some of his most memorable and special races. 25:23 - The wind and conditions in Kona can be brutal. Cam describes some of his more challenging Kona Ironman's. 28:20 - Cam describes some of the hardest moments and bigger injuries and how they have affected his racing and training. 31:21 - Greg and Cam discuss how the prize money in the sport has changed over the decades. 36:49 - Cam explains how his training structure has changed over the years as he continues to compete into his 50's. 38:58 - Cam has trained 25 hours every week for 52 weeks a year for 30 years. The boys try and figure out how far he has swam, biked and run in the past 30 years. It adds up when you do it for a long time. 44:27 - Greg & Cam discuss drugs in Triathlon. 50:27 - Having seen and raced every generation in Triathlon, Cam names his Greatest Of All Time. 54:44 - What advice would Cam Brown give his 18 year old self? 55:53 - Which three people (non-family, living or dead) would you like to have dinner with? 58:02 - What races does Cam Brown want to compete in within the next 5 years? 59:28 - To wrap the interview up, Greg and Cam finish with a bunch of rapid fire Q&A. 1:05:06 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Cam Brown facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameronBrownTriathlete/ twitter: https://twitter.com/chuckibrown instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambrown72/ website: https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/about

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Andrew Herr. Andrew is one of the world leaders in human performance optimization. He’s the mastermind behind Fount, the unique health and performance startup that's tailoring peak performance for everyone. Andrew's relentless quest to push the boundaries of human potential isn't just professional; it's deeply personal. His daily routine is a testament to his commitment, and his ambitious vision for Fount is a reflection of his drive to transform the healthcare system into a super coach for all using A.I. His path has been nothing short of inspiring: from the military, where he led pioneering biotech and human performance studies, to founding and leading as the CEO at Fount. His diverse background, complete with multiple degrees from Georgetown University, only serves to enrich his approach to health and performance. Timestamps 6:16 - What is the daily regime of a man who's running a human performance startup? 8:06 - Greg and Andrew 'wind back the clock'and discuss the influences and journey from a young military man to current CEO and Founder. The future of health and performance is personal. 10:45 - Andrew has worked with the military and corporate executives on optimizing their health and is interested in expanding beyond that elite niche to a broader audience. It’s a step-by-step approach that he hopes will become more and more affordable with each step. At Fount, we create health and performance programs tailored to your body, your goals, and your lifestyle. 16:05 - So many people are looking to improve their physical, mental, and emotional wellness. At the same time, so many people are needed to help provide these services. Andrew explains how he sees the future of human performance. The result? Breakthroughs in how you understand your body, paired with the insights and support to reach your individual goals. 93% of travelers experience jet lag. You can be among the 7% who don’t — guaranteed. 28:19 - Greg & Andrew discuss single amino acid supplementation and the power of mushroom supplementation for cognitive function. 37:28 - So what will a digital A.I coach for your personalized human performance look like in the coming years? 40:52 - Welcome to a world without jet lag. FlyKitt is the first all-in-one system that’s guaranteed to prevent jet lag. The direct result of research with Navy SEALs and fighter pilots, FlyKitt can help you make the most of every trip. 44:20 - Objective data can be utilized to help with emotional resiliance and mental fortitude. Andrew explains the best 'tools' to help increase your mental resiliance. 55:39 - What advice would Andrew Herr give his 18-year-old self? 56:23 - Which three people (non-family, living or dead) would Andrew like to have dinner with? 58:54 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Andrew Herr linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-herr twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewherrbio instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fountbio/ website: https://www.fount.bio/

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Jessie Diggins, one of the world's all-time greatest cross-country skiers. Jessie has consistently shown that pushing through one moment longer can lead to greatness, breaking barriers, and making history in her sport. Hailing from Minnesota, she has inspired a generation of athletes and advocated for important causes like mental health and environmental conservation. Jessie Diggins was raised in Afton, Minnesota, and became a professional skier at the age of nineteen. A two-time Olympian and four-time World Championship medalist, she is the most decorated U.S. cross-country athlete in World Championship history. She and teammate Kikkan Randall became the first Olympic Gold medalists in U.S. cross country history in the 2018 PyeongChang team sprint. She resides at least part time in Stratton, Vermont, where she is a member of the Stratton Mountain School T2 elite team. Her must-read book, "Brave Enough" details her incredible journey, sharing not only her athletic accomplishments but also her personal struggles with bulimia, giving readers a glimpse into the resilience and strength it took for her to endure and reach the pinnacle of her sport. Most recently, she won the World Championships in Slovenia, becoming the first-ever American to win an individual World Championship gold in cross-country skiing – yet another testament to her enduring spirit. Press play and listen to why Jessie Diggins epitomises the mantra "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer" Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Jessie Diggins AnyQuestion: www.AnyQuestion.com/JessieDiggins book: Brave Enough by Jessie Diggins facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessiedigginsski/ twitter: https://twitter.com/jessdiggs instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiediggins/ website: https://jessiediggins.com Timestamps 7:02 - Spending most of the year away from loved ones and friends, Jessie explains how she manages life away from home. 10:42 - After recently winning an individual gold emdal at the world championships, Jessie describes how she is feeling and how hard it is to put off the urge to focus on the next event. Just breathe and enjoy this ... 21:35 - Jessie Diggins is available on the AnyQuestion platform with over 140 answers to watch and learn from. 23:43 - Jessie and Greg recap her journey from a backpack with a packet of raisins as a toddler while her parents skiied, to moonlighting as a dancer, soccer player, violinist, swimmer and track runner as a high school athlete, I finally settled on cross country skiing as a full-time passion. When your passion collides with your purpose, then wow! 28:25 - Greg and Jessie discuss the topic of 'embracing the suffering' and where she feels these characteristics in professional athletes are born. I wanna beat 'me' from 5 minutes ago ... 35:58 - One of the most memorable and emotional moments for Jessie was winning the team sprint back in 2018. Greg references this video of Jessie and Kikkan Randall during the women's team sprint competitions held at the Alpensia Cross-Country Centre on 21 February 2018. I race because I love the sport 53:11 - "Jessie Diggins was a world-class athlete long before she became an Olympic gold medalist. In Brave Enough, she shows world-class courage by sharing the truth about her eating disorder, her therapy, and the multitude of challenges, doubts, fears, and assorted bogeymen that are so often an untold part of the journey to greatness. She deserves another gold medal for her honesty and her inspiration" - Wayne Coffey, New York Times bestselling author. 1:01:46 - Jessie Diggins revealed in 2019 that she struggled with bulimia as a teenager, detailing her journey in...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Adam Melonas. World renowned Chef, Ironman Triathlete, CEO and Founder of the Food Innovation Lab Chew and the Sports Fueling Company FastFood ... and a Professional Speaker. Adam is an accomplished Ironman triathlete and a world-renowned progressive chef. As a casual cycler of 20 years, during the COVID-19 pandemic Adam decided to improve his fitness by training for an Ironman. From there, he hired a coach and elevated his training to around 20 hours a week. While training for his first Ironman, Adam noticed a disturbing trend in the sports nutrition marketplace. One, he says, forces athletes to consume artificial ingredients. This leads to their larger food values and dietary restrictions becoming compromised. This discovery led Melonas down the path of creating a cutting-edge, endurance supplement line and endurance foods. The goal: using real ingredients designed to support the health and performance of endurance athletes of all levels worldwide. Adam Melonas understands the frustrations of inadequate fueling products and has assembled an expert team to develop FastFood - which is a high-performance fuel made from 100% real food. click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com Press play and listen to why Adam epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer" Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Adam Melonas click this link to recieve a special One Moment Longer offer of 25% off all products from LoveFastFood.com linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-melonas-b9086941/ twitter: https://twitter.com/adamchef instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamchef websites: https://lovefastfood.com/ https://www.chewinnovation.com/who Timestamps 2:25 - Up each day at 4am and training before his 3 kids wake up, Adam describes his usual day and juggle of the entreprenuer of a start-up, and the demands of training for his next Ironman. it's about managing the smiles and cries in each day 8:05 - Armed with an eclectic background in food and culture, Adam left his native Australia at the young age of 19 to become Executive Chef at Otto’s—a fine dining restaurant in London. From there, he went on to be Chef De Cuisine at the Shangri la Hotel in Dubai, Head Chef of Jade on 36 in Shanghai, Chef De Cuisine of Burj Al Arab in Dubai, and Culinary Director of the Lab at La Terraza del Casino (El Bulli Group) in Madrid. From long-distance cycling to competing in an Ironman, one racing commonality is finding a reliable source to keep your body fueled 14:19 - As a longtime food industry veteran, Adam knows a lot about what goes into food and how it affects your body and overall health. While training for his first Ironman he became irritated with the flooded market of sports nutrition as he realised that they were filled with artificial ingredients, failed performance, and broken promises. From there he tasked his innovation team with the challenge of creating the highest-performance sports fuel possible. Made with nothing but real food. not all endurance supplements are created equal 25:43 -Greg & Adam discuss the state of the nutrition and packaged food industry. Adam mentions a TV series he has recently watched - My 600-lb Life 27:50 - Prior to COVIC Adam thought he was successful as he travelled around the world up to 75% of each month. He describes the lessons he's learnt over the past few years and how he has applied it to his daily regime and businesses. Endurance sports call for endurance foods, quick energy; especially when racking up the miles 37:35 - Adam explains how (and why) the name of his sports and endurance nutrition company 'FastFood'...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Danish triathlon sensation, Daniel Bækkegård. Ironman Austria winner in his debut, one of the youngest professional athletes to qualify for the Ironman World Championship, multiple 70.3 winner, and 3rd place finisher at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship St. George. With a remarkable professional career that began in 2019, he has quickly become one of the sport's rising stars. From his humble beginnings in a small Danish village, he has evolved into a dominant force in the triathlon world, claiming victory at the Ironman 70.3 European Championship with a truly impressive performance. Press play and listen to why Daniel epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer" Timestamps 6:32 - Daniel is competitive athlete who knows what he wants, and is going agressively after it. He explains his full training day for a Tuesday (the day of recording) 8:51 - Daniel describes how his pre-season training and racing has been progressing after finishing his previous season at Ironman Israel. I felt at that point I was running as fast as I could 22:20 - Daniel and Greg discuss how crucial racing is for a pro athletes training program. The learnings from a bad race far outweigh the learnings from a good training day 30:06 - Daniel rewinds the clock and describes how he found his passion for endurance sport by watching the Olympics with his Grandad. It's one of the most underated moments in the history of the sport 38:05 - Daniel explains the moment he remembers when he knew triathlon was 'his' sport. 46:16 - Greg and Daniel discuss how he has surrounded himself with mindset professionals to ensure he continues to not only be a world champion in training, but also a world champion in racing. I wanted to do anything in my power to get the best out of myself 59:43 - What would Daniel Bækkegård tell his 18-year-old self? 1:00:52 - Who would Daniel Bækkegård want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:01:53 - At 26 years of age, where does Daniel Bækkegård see himself in 3 years? 1:02:58 - One piece of advice from Daniel Bækkegård for us all to live a better life by. 1:04:00 - The lads end with some rapid fire questions; be curious about all aspects of the world 1:07:34 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Daniel Bækkegård youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Baekkegard redbull: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/athlete/daniel-baekkegaard facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanielTriathlete instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard website: https://www.danielbaekkegaard.com

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of One Moment Longer with Greg Bennett, Greg is joined by Simon Marshall PhD. Simon and his wife Lesley Paterson (featured on episode #168) are the authors of the book "The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion" and an Academy Award-winning screenwriter, alongside Lesley, for the Netflix movie, "All Quiet on the Western Front." Simon trains the brains of endurance athletes and fitness enthusiasts to calm the f*ck down and become happier and more mentally resilient. Prior to brain-wrangling athletes full time, he was a Professor of Behavioral Medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and a Professor of Sport & Exercise Psychology at San Diego State University. In this Episode Simon explains Applied neuroscience: understanding how your brain works and how to (as well as how not to) work with your brain rather than against it. How to build confidence (even if you are not a confident person) How to get out of your comfort zone and learn to embrace the suck. Tips for how athletes can go about improving their psychological and mental skills. Timestamps 4:56 - Greg and Simon discuss how even after winning an academy award, confidence and self doubt can creep in. Thankfully the mental skills that make you successful in sport can be useful in all facets of life. These are stem cell skills ... 8:09 - Simon describes how as a competitive cyclist, he found a passion for psychology. His journey to study the science of the mind and understand how and why we do the things we do. What you think has a direct impact on your physiology 12:52 - Simon grew up in Zambia, Africa, and in different parts of the UK. His travelling childhood was spent obsessively playing soccer, rugby, and tennis, before finding competitive cycling. He started training and racing at age 12 and never really stopped. As his dreams of becoming a professional cyclist faded, he decided to study sports science instead. This led to rather lengthy collection of degrees that simply proved with science why “Simon” and “professional athlete” were destined never to be used in the same sentence. Sport is a failure based business 17:54 - Greg and Simon discuss how vulnerability can be a fuel for confidence and achievement. Realising that people are constantly plagued by self doubt Simon and Lesley were inspired to write a book about it. 23:55 - Simon breaks the human brain down into three seperate networks, The Chimp, The Professor & The Computer brains. He explains the science behind these three metaphors and how we can apply his teachings to our everyday thinking and life. Letting your 'meat computer' manage things 36:00 - Forming habits by starting with small achievable daily goals can ensure you more forward and stay motivated much more easily. Greg and Simon discuss different methods of calming yourself down. ...'music', is chimp porn ... 45:38 - Connecting breath patterns to send messages to neurons can be as easy as breathing in a certain pattern. Simon demonstrates exactly how to calm yourself within 15seconds. 49:21 - So what are the things you should be thinking about and saying to yourself prior to a significant stressful performance. Oh hold on ... maybe it's what you 'should not' be saying to yourself!? You don't have to feel good to have a good race 1:01:07 - Understanding sub-text with his clinical patients for many years allowed Simon to transition his learnt skills to screenwriting. 1:06:14 - Simon explains what screenwriting story projects he is working on now the release of All Quiet on the Western Front promotion has completed. 1:10:32 - What would you tell your 18-year-old self? 1:11:54 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:14:24 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:16:37 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by world-leading Nutrition coach, Scott Tindal. Scott has over twenty years of experience in professional sports, working as a top nutrition coach for both elite triathletes and high-performing executives. He is the co-founder of FuelIn, an app-based personalized nutrition coaching program. Scott is an expert advisor to companies, helping them develop state-of-the-art nutrition products and optimize health and performance. As a member of the Performance Nutrition Advisory Board at IRONMAN, he continues to make an impact in the world of sports nutrition. He's worked with professional sports teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Americas Cup - Team Oracle USA, the England Lions Cricket team, and professional rugby teams. With a solid educational background that includes a Post Graduate Diploma in Sports & Exercise Nutrition, an MSc in Sports and Exercise Medicine, and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy), he brings credibility and expertise to everything he does. In this episode Greg and Scott clear the confusion surrounding nutrition for triathletes and endurance sports, from coeliac diets to fuelling strategies on race day. Press play and listen to why Scott epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer" Timestamps 9:21 - Greg and Scott discuss the high level of bone injuries within triathlets recently and the various possible causes. From low energy availability, to carbon shoes. NAIL YOUR FUELING AND NUTRITION 10:42 - Scott's explains his view and rationale for eating carbs pre and post race. 15:05 - Scott and Greg rewind the clock to uncover where his enthusiasm for sport and nutrition began. He describes his time at Leicester Tigers Rugby Union team in the Midlands of the U.K. Being a physio of the team full of international champions gave Scott a glimpse of the nutrition requirements of elete athletes. 23:38 - From the UK, Scott then travelled to Team Oracle USA as Physio and Team Nutritionist. The stories of Ky Hurst as a grinder on the boat during that period of racing are incredible. Those guys were the 'full package' 26:35 - From Team Oracle, he moved to the Toronto Maple Leafs in the NHL where he got immersed in fuelling Ice Hockey pro's on private jets between games on an unlimited budget. There is no budget Scott, just make sure it tastes good 36:00 - Scott & Greg discuss high fat low carb nutrition during an athletes training. If you're not overtraining at sometime, then you probably don't want it enough ... 41:37 - Scott describes how he works with athletes during race day and how he prescribes carbs and glucose (gels) pre and during race day. 47:09 - From the age of 28 our bodies are in decline. Scott believes if you nail your protein input, and your performance, your recovery, your reduction in injury and longevity will improve. A simple to follow traffic light system guides you on your nutrition before, during and after your training sessions. 52:42 - What would Scott Tindal tell his 18 year old self? (beware, his answer will surprise you!) 53:51 - Scott describes the three people he'd invite to a dinner and why. 1:00:01 - Greg & Scott finish up firing his fast twitch fibres with some rapid fire Q&A. Atomic Habits: Train stronger, recover faster and improve your overall performance 1:03:41 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Scott Tindal linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-tindal instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfuelin/ website: https://www.fuelin.com/

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by an Australian Triathlon legend: Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist, 3x ITU World Championship Medallist, Multiple 70.3 Winner, Dual Olympian, and ITU Hall of fame inductee ... Brad Kahlefeldt. After an incredible professional career spanning almost two decades, Brad started his coaching business, BKR coaching, and has helped Professionals win major titles, young athletes compete on the world stage, and amateurs smash through their goals. Brad is married to Ironman 70.3 legend and Olympian Radka Kahlefeldt, and together they own and operate their hometown swim school, Wagga swim hub. We’ve been mates for 25 years. We have trained together and raced against each other all over the world. Press play and listen to why Brad epitomises the saying "Success comes to those who endure One Moment Longer" Timestamps 2:07 - Greg and Brad chat about how, after retiring, he still is running up to 2 marathons a year at a pretty decent pace. 7:21 - So who is Brad Kahlefeldt? Greg and Brad 'rewind the clock' and he describes his sporting upbringing and his running pathway through little athletics. I was swimming up to 80km a week 13:55 - Knowing that his swim wasn't going to come naturally to his skill set, he did what the coach told him and focussed hard and worked even harder to become better and stronger. 17:33 - Greg & Brad share training stories in the Australian summer back in the day. Hardcore! It would take you to breaking point 25:45 - Brad describes the moment where he believed he had the chance to make an Olympics and create a career from triathlon. 29:35 - Brad Kahlefeldt epitomises the theme of the show, giving it 'One Moment Longer'. His grit and determination and persistence proved to everyone he deserved the success he achieved. Brad tells the story of this young kid coming through the racing ranks named Javier Gómez Noya and how he raised the bar for everyone competing. I'd always look at his toenalis before a race 38:22 - Brad describes through his eyes, some of the great highs of his career. The most mongrel and the most grit 48:33 - Transition from a professional sporting career can be tough for any athlete. Brad and Greg discuss his decision to retire and how he has found a new purpose in his current businesses. 55:04 - What would Brad Kahlefeldt tell his 18-year-old self? 56:10 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 57:35 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:00:10 - To finish up this epic chat, Greg and Brad run through some rapid fire questions. 1:07:33 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Brad Kahlefeldt facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sticksy1 linkedin: linkedin.com/in/brad-kahlefeldt instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sticksy1 twitter: https://twitter.com/sticksy

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Leighton Phillips - founder of the world-leading, Low-Carb, High Fat nutrition company that supports endurance performance, SFuels. Leighton comes from a long history of healthcare professionals in his family, and he himself studied naturopathic medicine and computer science, and he has an entrepreneurial mindset. While training for Triathlon and Ultra endurance events, he found that the market for fueling drinks and bars was full of sugar, syrup, and refined grains. With his nutrition training and ultra-endurance racing experience - he knew he could create something better. So after many years of product development, SFuels was born. SFuels was developed with sports physiologist and world-renowned coach Dr. Dan Plews, Ultramarathon world record holder Zach Bitter, Olympic Triathlon medalist Hayden Wilde and many other world class endurance experts. Timestamps 2:33 - Greg and Leighton rewind the clock and Leighton explains his early interests and achievements in sport and then onto sport science. Avoid Bonking - Finish Stronger - Reduce Gut Stress 10:00 - After finding a love for sport as a young man, Leighton combined his love for nutrition & natural medicine, his tech skills and knowledge, and mixed it with his entreprenurial mindset to develop his first business in Hong Kong. He tested his first prototype products on himself in 2016 with the aim for helping with inflammation (rather than low-carb) 13:35 - Sports Scientist & IRONMAN® Kona Age Group Record Holder & World Class Coach Dr. Dan Plews got involved with Leighton and they went through 17 iterations of their first nutrition training sports nutrition bar. ... the market for training drinks and bars was full of sugar, syrup and refined grains 21:56 - Greg & Leighton discuss some of the highs and lows Leighton has had in the process of starting and building SFuels. The joy is in the journey ... 25:09 - Leighton is an Ultra-Marathon runner and discusses the various races he has competed in and the challenges of each race. It's one thing for a product to feel good taste good while youre sitting on a couch ... but when youre 6 hours into a ride run, how that thing tastes and it's texture can be quite different, so testing product in those duress situations has been an added bonus for Leighton and his scientific team. Any QuestionGreg Bennett 28:30 - Leighton explains how they came up with the company name SFuels. 33:29 - When Zach Bitter decided to set the record for a sub 7 minute/mile over 100 miles during COVID lockdowns, Leighton saw it as an opportunity to run the event on social media and get the SFuels name out to the world. 30,000 people watched Zach live running on treadmill. 37:46 - Leighton describes how they were measuring and what improvements they saw in pro athletes and their Fat & Carbohydrate oxidation. The improvements saw athletes improve from 165 watts on the bike ... to 300 watts on the bike. Fat Oxidation x3 improvement - Power x2 improvement 41:22 - Leighton explains the meaning behind the SFuels slogan - Right Fuel - Right Time 45:01 - Not a high performance athlete? Leighton and SFuels definitely have product plans for the day-to-day nutrition customers. Greg & Leighton explain the product range and how you can tap into the benefits. 47:15 - Mitigate Gut Distress. Lower Inflammation Through efficient oxidation of fat for fuel, athletes do NOT need to over-consume sugar in races, mitigating Gut/GI distress and lowering inflammation. Gut repair and recovery 51:53 - The science is still catching up to understand the role of nutrients and how it affects heart rate variability. Taking nutrients to help breakthrough the reserach and help in training and race performance is achievable and very real right now. Sport and application is way ahead...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Lesley Paterson. Lesley Paterson is a true inspiration and a powerhouse in every sense of the word. Lesley is a five-time world Triathlon champion, author, and an award-winning filmmaker having just taken home four Oscars for her film All Quiet on the Western Front. Lesley's career as an athlete is nothing short of remarkable having won the XTERRA Triathlon World Championships in 2011, 2012, and 2018 and the World Triathlon Cross Championships in 2012 and 2018. Her film career is astonishing. She co-wrote and was the executive producer for the critically acclaimed film adaptation of the anti-war novel - All Quiet on the Western Front, which took home, as mentioned, Four Oscars from 9 nominations and won the 2022 BAFTA Award for Best film. Lesley has authored the book, “The Brave Athlete,” with her husband, Dr. Simon Marshall PhD. The book offers so much practical advice and inspiration for anyone looking to improve their mental and physical performance. Lesley's talent and versatility as an athlete, writer, and filmmaker are truly awe-inspiring. Timestamps 3:27 - Greg and Lesley discuss the movie All Quiet On The Western Front and understanding the sensibilities in the German culture towards war. Then working with their German Director and co-writer who brought the story to the screen through his own personal knowledge of his heritage. watch the trailer here In Germany there can be no heros in their war films 5:47 - Lesley describes how as a child she read the book in school, and then the 16 year journey from her first decision to create a modern adaptation, to finally seeing it on the big screen. 11:03 - Greg & Lesley chat about the award season in Hollywood and Lesley's experience and memories from what has been a whirlwind journey these past few years, culminating in 4 Oscars. You get to the top by being absolutely obsessed in your craft 14:45 - After the Oscars Lesley was so disappointed with not receiving the award for Best Adapted Film. She describes her feelings and emotions and how she has channelled them into her other current projects. You have your pity party, then you get angry, then you're like ... right, this is what I've got to do! 21:25 - Greg & Lesley rewind the clock and discuss her back ground through professional sport and how it led to her film career. I liked to be the little devious one 25:37 - At what point did Lesley Paterson realise that she was pretty good at this triathlon sport, and at what point did she go full-in? I was used to winning at a young age 41:34 - From focussing on her professional triathlon career, to focussing on her screen writing career, Lesley and Greg discuss the highs and lows within her career and how her persistence and hunger to improve has driven her towards the success she is now experiencing. I had my pity party, but I had to do better 46:11 - The structure and stability of her sport and spending hours and hours and hours training for triathlon, allowed Lesley to focus and fund her dream of creating a modern movie adaptation of All Quiet On The Western Front. 48:15 - Just when Netflix approved the concept, COVID hit. After 16 years of dreaming and creating the concept, the script, connecting the team ... Lesley wasn't even allowed on the closed set due to Netflix crew protocols. You've just got to be grateful - I mean, who gets a filmn made right? 53:45 - Greg asks Lesley for her 3 favourite movies of all time. 55:01 - What would Lesley tell her 18 year old self now that she has had all these life experiences? 55:31 - 3 people you would want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 58:57 - Greg & Lesley finish with some rapid fire Q&A. You can change the course of somebody's life by making a film 1:00:40 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Tyler Butterfield. Tyler is an incredible athlete who has accomplished so much in his career. He's a two-time Olympian, having competed in the triathlon event at both the 2004 and 2012 Summer Olympics. He's also an Ironman champion, having won multiple Ironman events throughout his career, and finished multiple times in the top ten at the Hawaiin IM world championships. His accomplishments don't stop there. He's also spent time as a professional cyclist, racing for Team Slipstream and finishing 11th in the cycling road race at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. Tyler comes from a family of athletes, with his father having competed in rowing at the 1972 Olympics before switching to the marathon and triathlon and his mother being a successful marathon runner. His wife Nikki is also a former professional triathlete. Timestamps 5:48 - Greg and Tyler discuss the power of the super shoe and how it prolonged his career. 15:14 - Cancun Worlds was a break-through performance for Tyler. He describes how he felt and how it played out. There's no difference between 2nd & 3rd at a World Champs ... you either win, or you don't. 18:44 - Tyler and Greg discuss some of the highs and lows through his sporting career, and what he has learnt from them. 20:24 - Tyler explains how he ands Nikki created their training resume around their family of four children. They're trying to give you a wildcard to the Athens Olympics ... 23:18 - The inspiration to work hard can come from many different influences. Tyler explains how the people he was working with fulltime as a job, became his greatest inspiration to focus on his pro career. The down periods ... that's part-n-parcel of training hard ... 28:36 - Greg & Tyler discuss the changes that he has observed since starting the sport at age 7. 34:35 - What do you have to do to become a great and competitive athlete? Tyler explains. 39:31 - Greg & Tyler discuss his opinion on the IM championships splitting between Kona & Nice. 44:07 - Who Tyler feels is the greatest triathlete of all time? 47:45 - Who are three people you would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 48:55 - Greg & Tyler wrap their conversation up with some rapid fire questions and answers. There's nothing like competition to make it the toughest 1:03:28 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Tyler Butterfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tybutterfield Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tyler.butterfield Twitter: https://twitter.com/TyButterfield

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Bill Gerber. Bill is a film producer, a movie executive, and a man who has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscapes of modern cinema and music. He's been behind some of the biggest blockbusters of the past few decades, including Gran Torino, A very long engagement, Grudge Match, L.A. Confidential, Heat, You’ve got mail, The Perfect Storm, and A Star Is Born. With a career spanning over 30 years, he's been recognized with numerous accolades, including an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Picture, for “A Star is Born”. Bill's also been instrumental in bringing us some of the most beloved franchises of all time, including the Harry Potter series. But beyond the awards and the box office figures, what truly sets him apart is his unwavering commitment to the craft of filmmaking and all all things entertainment. Bill is on the AnyQuestion app, where you can ask him your questions and listen to over 100 of his answers. Timestamps 4:09 - Let's get to know Bill Gerber. Greg and Bill chat through Bill's journey from his early years playing drums in awful bands, to getting into the record business, where he worked with some massive acts from the 80's including DEVO, The Cars, ABC, Scritti Politti and Heaven 17. 13:24 - Bill describes how his parents influenced and shaped his passion for film and music. His dad worked with Sinatra and the Rat Pack, His mum had an infectious love for music, and his god father signed the Beatles to GAC for touring. 17:20 - When his parents split, his dad moved in with a mate named Danny Simon. Two newly separated guys, one is a talent agent, and one is a comedy writer. Danny's brother heard all the stories of the relationship between the two men and wrote a play about them, and called it The Odd Couple. My Dad had a great career 21:02 - Bill transitioned from the music business over to the film business as an executive at Warner Bros. He describes how that went and tells some stories of his time and who he met along this part of his career journey. They were pretty fancy people 25:35 - Bill tells the crazy story about how he organised the deal for one of his first big movies, Reversal of Fortune. A 1990 American drama film adapted from the 1985 book Reversal of Fortune: Inside the von Bülow Case. 28:27 - Bill explains when he first met Clint eastwood and how their close friendship developed over several big blockbuster movies together. Movies such as The Rookie, Unforgiven, Perfect World, Space Cowboys, The Bridges of Madison County. Rehearsals? No that's what the first take is for ... 34:28 - Bill & Greg discuss some of the highss of his 30plus career in the music, television and film business. It was Family, Wealth & Health 37:08 - Bill describes some of the lows of his career and how he dealt with his divorce at the time one of his biggest movie successes A Star is Born was happening around him. 50:06 - Greg and Bill discuss the future of films in the streaming world. 51:26 - Bill reveals his top 3 movies of all time and his top 3 bands. 52:35 - Who are Bill Gerber's greatest male and female actors of all time? True story ... I'm with Dirty Harry and James Bond at lunch. 54:09 - What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Three people you would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 55:50 - Greg and Bill finish with some rapid fire Q&A. The Catcher in the Rye: J.D Salinger 1:04:56 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Bill Gerber Website: https://www.gerberpictures.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-gerber Twitter: https://twitter.com/Billygerber

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Lisa Bentley. Canadian Ironman legend - a living inspiration to all aspiring triathletes out there. Lisa has won 11 Ironman championships across the globe, including five Australian, three Canadian, two New Zealand, and one German. She’s also finished in the top 10 at the Kona Ironman World Championships six times, with a best placing of 3rd and a 4th, 5th, 2x 6th, and a 9th. Her impressive career also extends to the 70.3 distance, where she's won 11 races and claimed a silver at the IM 70.3 World Championships. After retiring from her athletic career, she went on to establish a thriving coaching business and served as a team captain at the inaugural Collins Cup in 2021. Her love and passion for triathlon is infectious, and above all, she always has a warm smile. Timestamps 2:09 - Interview with Lisa begins. 12:56 - Greg and Lisa unpack and retrace her athletic journey to triathlon. Embrace the journey 22:38 - Lisa explains the moment she stepped away from her fulltime job, to become a pro and do sport fulltime. 24:37 - Lisa reflects on highlights in her long and vast career. I was a process oriented athlete 27:35 - Lisa explains in detail the day she placed third in Kona Ironman World Championships in 2006 and how she wanted to quit when it started getting hard. I got into third place ... and I wanted to quit 33:21 - With every high moment in life, there are lows. Lisa describes some of the tougher moments of her triathlon career. 37:25 - Lisa would often decide on a 'theme' for her race day. She decsribes specific races and how she would trick her mind with a theme, and how it allowed her to push herself harder. There's always gonna be bumps in the road ... but you just get it done! 42:37 - Lisa explains her mindset through the transition from professional athlete, to developing her coaching career and TV commentating. If I didn't win - it wasn't the end of the world 44:56 - Greg and Lisa went through the early development of the sport of Triathlon and discuss the changes they have observed in the sport of Triathlon over the past decades. 50:21 - Lisa and Greg chat through her opinion on who is the GOAT triathlete. (reference) Michelli Jones - Jan Frodeno - (Bruce) Caitlyn Jenner 54:58 - Having raced under both structures, Lisa shares her opinion on splitting the Ironman championships between the women's and the men's race. If we're gonna talk about diversity & inclusion then we have to put them all together. 59:17 - Lisa has no regrets in her life, however she explains would advise she would give to her 18 year old self. 1:00:42 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? As a long time listner of The Greg Bennett Show, Lisa was prepared for this question ... or was she? 1:02:11 - Lisa describes the next 3 years and what she sees in her future. 1:03:44 - In true tradition, Greg tests Lisa's fast twith fibre with a game of Q&A with these rapid fire. 1:10:10 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Lisa Bentley Website: https://www.lisabentley.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_bentley Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabentley Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_bentley_an_unlikely_champion

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" The Greg Bennett Show has always focussed on high-performance individuals, and these two are two of the best in the world at what they do. In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Yuriy Timen & Ed Baker. Both of them are world-leading growth experts. They ignite business growth through deep understanding and expertise in key areas such as product development, strategy, market research, organizational development, and so much more. Ed Baker is a Harvard grad with a Stanford MBA, led International growth at Facebook until they reached 1 billion Monthly Active Users and went public, and then led the growth and product teams at Uber. Ed is now the founder and CEO of AnyQuestion. You can find his previous episodes in episodes 95 and 138. Yuriy Timen is a seasoned growth expert with experience in building successful growth engines for organizations. Yuriy has a proven track record of success, having led growth at Grammarly for 8 and 1/2 years and contributing to the growth of companies such as Canva, Airtable, Otter.ai, and others. He now advisors some of the world's greatest tech companies. This man knows how to build subscription businesses. Timestamps 3:29 - Interview with Yuriy & Ed begins. 6:33 - Some back ground on Yuriy and how he found his place in product growth of Facebook. I didn't want to wear a suit to work 17:28 - Yuriy explains some of the lessons he learned at Grammerley, and how he only understood them in hindsight. 23:34 - What are the first steps you do when you advise or strategise growth in a company, and how do you know that the growth startegy is working? For any growth strategy for it to be successful, you have to have an appropriate growth culture 34:21 - Is paid marketing a good way for gowth? 40:03 - For a non profitable early stage company wanting growth, is SEO a good growth strategy in the current environment? 43:44 - What companies should be considering when it comes to fremium v. premium offerings and what is working, and what doesn't work. There's gotta be someway to try the product for free 50:05 - How does A.I affect growth strategies and how can companies embrace it? 54:27 - What parallels do you derive from your 'outside work' life, to your dealing with business and product growth? 1:00:16 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Yuriy Timen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriytimen/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTimenator

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg is joined by Luke McKenzie. An incredible Australian Triathlon legend: a Nine-time Ironman Champion, a narrow second-place finisher at the Kona Ironman World Championships, with a professional Triathlon career that for almost two decades. Entering the professional scene in the early 2000s, McKenzie was fortunate enough to train and compete alongside Australia’s and the world’s top triathletes of the era including Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander, Pete Jacobs and Chris McCormack. McKenzie cut his teeth as a junior athlete, racing amongst the ITU ranks in the early 2000s. It wasn’t long before his talent for triathlon shone through, with McKenzie taking home bronze at the 2001 Edmonton ITU Junior World Championships. Honing his skills in the ITU ranks on the Continental and World Cup circuits, McKenzie continued to develop as an athlete. Drawn to the world of long course racing in the US, in the early 2000s, McKenzie made the transition over to the Ironman distance where he would forge a successful career, the pinnacle of which being his thrilling second place finish at the 2013 Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Since retiring, this amazing athlete and his beautiful wife Beth have created an incredible world-leading, high-performance clothing brand and Triathlon community - Wyn Republic and its sister brand Malo Republic. Seeing their dedication and hard work come to fruition is truly inspiring! Timestamps 2:43 - Interview with Luke begins. 13:02 - Luke & Greg discuss his background and how he originally discovered the sport of triathlon handing out water bottles as a 7 year old boy in regional Australia. it all starts with a dream ... 17:23 - During Luke's later high school years he found his racing was hardening him as a young athlete and got the opportunity the first year out of school to the AIS in France. 25:53 - Luke's first Ironman happened after he had had a solid year of training and racing in the US. He competed in the Busselton, Western Australia Ironman and led to about 30kms and ended up coming in 3rd. 27:17 - When Luke looks back on his career, different races hold memories for different reasons and he explains some of the more memorable and important events in his career. 33:53 - Luke and Greg discus some of his lows within his Ironman career and what lessons he's gained. "If you race like that in Kona, you will win" 36:43 - 2015 was Luke's first ever DNF in Kona. Luke explains the reasons and shares the raw emotion surrounding the event. I felt so shameful for pulling out 40:05 - When going through phases of self-doubt, Luke describes how he could prepare himself mentally and how he could move forward through the lows of his career. 45:04 - Luke explains how he started his company WYN Republic as a side-hustle prior to him retiring from his professional career. Aero dynamics was really starting to come into play in the sport 51:11 - Luke explains some of the lessons he took from his professional athletic career and is utilising within his business and family to this day. 1:03:54 - Question: One piece of advice you'd tell your younger self? 1:04:38 - Who would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 1:-5:51 - Where do you see yourself in the next 3-5 years? 1:07:24 - Greg and Luke finish up with some rapid fire questions and answers. 1:16:13 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Luke McKenzie "It's time for triathlon apparel to get a makeover. For years, we've struggled to find modern apparel that commanded attention without screaming for it. We longed for technical product innovation combined with stylistic, simplistic, fashion-forward excellence. We couldn't find it, so...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg chats with one of the greatest sprinters of all time. One of the greatest Olympians of all time ... Michael Johnson. The "Fastest Man on Earth". MJ is the only male athlete in history to win the 200 meters and 400 meters events at the same Olympics, a feat he accomplished at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. He is also the only man to successfully defend his Olympic title in the 400 m, having done so at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Four times an Olympic champion and eight times a world champion, he piled up a career total of 12 Olympic and World Championship gold medals and world records over both 200 and 400 meters by the time he retired from competition. Over the last 20 years Michael has parlayed his learning from a successful Olympic athlete into success as an entrepreneur, an award winning television commentator, and a speaker and coach sharing the strategies and behaviors required to achieve high performance in business and in life. Michael accumulated eight gold medals at the World Championships and is tied with Carl Lewis for the fourth most gold medals won by a runner. He was elected to the United States Track and Field Hall of Fame in 2004, where his 200 m performance at the 1996 Olympics was named the greatest track and field moment of the last 25 years. Michael has been a part of the BBC's commentary team for every Olympics since Athens 2004. His content on the AnyQuestion platform is as world-class as his performances on the track. You simply must log-in and listen to his answers. Born in the Texan city of Dallas on 13 September 1967, Michael Duane Adalbert Adam Johnson was the youngest of five siblings. As a teenager he devoted himself to his studies, with athletics just a regular sideline. Aged 19, he enrolled at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. It was there, in April 1987, that he was spotted by Clyde Hart – the coach who would later take him to the pinnacle of world athletics – as he broke the university 200m record. By then he had already adopted his distinctive running style, characterised by an upright gait and short stride, that would later see him nicknamed “the Duck”. Starting in 1993, Johnson embarked on an incredible sequence of 58 400m races in which he wentundefeated, and he was soon being hailed as “Superman”. The pinnacle of his track career came on home soil, at the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996. 83,000 spectators looked on as Johnson, resplendant in his golden running shoes, completed a remarkable 200m-400m double, an achievement never matched before or since in men’s athletics. His times were remarkable too: 19.32 seconds for the 200m – a world record that stood for 12 years until being broken by Usain Bolt – and 43.49 seconds for the 400m. On 26 August 1999 in Seville (SPA), Johnson set a new 400m world record of 43.18 seconds which stood until Wayde van Niekerk's amazing performance in Rio 17 years later. In the space of a decade at the top, which culminated in a final Olympic gold in the 400m at Sydney 2000, he amassed a total of eight world and four Olympic titles (never once experiencing the taste of silver or bronze). He retired from competition in 2001 to pursue a successful career as a media pundit, while also managing the career of one of his successors, Jeremy Wariner, who won Olympic gold in the 400m at Athens 2004. Timestamps 3:26 - Interview with Michael Johnson begins. 5:47 - Michael describes his current fitness reigme. 9:49 - Michael explains how he found his passion for sprinting and athletics. 17:08 - Around the age of 16, Michael started realising that his running was high level. Then Universities started circling and offering scholarships due to his coach at the time, a pivotal moment for young MJ. 20:50 - Greg and Michael discuss his running technique and how his natural method...

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg chats with Gina Grain. Gina is an Olympic cyclist, 7-time national champion, and silver medalist at the World Championships and won both the US Pro Road and Track Championships. Gina has since gone on to expand her education in Kinesiology and earned herself a Masters of Exercise Science (Strength and Conditioning). She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has trained elite athletes who have competed and medaled at the Olympics (Gold, Silver and 2x Bronze) , Junior World Championships and podiums at the National Championships. She has also helped Masters’ athletes to achieve their goals, such as completing Ironman races, reaching cycling goals and improving their general physical fitness for life. Despite being told she would never run again after undergoing knee surgery in both knees as a teenager, she trained herself to compete in a 1/2 Ironman at the age of 48 despite having osteoarthritis in both knees. Gina Grains' content on the AnyQuestion platform is simply brilliant. Do yourself a favour and download the app today - www.anyquestion.com or from the app store. Timestamps 2:26 - Interview with Gina Grain begins. 7:53 - Greg and Gina discuss her early cycling career. Gina was determined to go to the olympics as a soccer player ... so how did cycling come about? 14:11 - Gina explains her journey to the velodrome and how mountain biking played a significant part to teaching her competitiveness and endurance. Mountain biking taught me to take a 'hit' 18:44 - Gina explains how she felt when she qualified for the Olympics in 2008. 25:20 - Gina explains her highs and lows of her Olympic experience. It could have driven me to give up ... 27:18 - It's hard to have a career without the lows. Knowing that, Gina explains her techniques and tips that helped her work through the moments and environments and taking the learnings from her disappointments and down moments. If I wasn't having fun during this journey, then why am I doing it? 31:22 - Gina describes the transition from retiring from her pro career to retraining and developing her highly successful strength & conditioning coaching career. 36:00 - Gina explains how she gets athletes to buy into strength training. There's no question about the research ... strength training helps improve endurance performance! 40:01 - Gina approaches strength training from a mobility, full core stability, strength and power position and she explains how she incorporates her program into an elite athletes training week. 41:46 - Greg and Gina chat about a typical program and how you can access some of Gina's training methods. https://trainwithgrain.com 45:03 - Gina explains how she was able to train herself to complete an ironman incorporating a half-marathon run, given both her knees are ridden with osteoarthritis since the age of 16. Don't tell the body ... ask the body what you want it to do 51:44 - Do you have bad knees? Gina explains how to get in contact with her directly. Also catch her on the www.AnyQuestion.com platform. 53:04 - What would Gina tell her 18 year old self all these years later? 54:11 - Who would you want to have dinner with (non family, living or dead)? 54:58 - Gina has met true royalty - she tells her story which is both hilarious and proves we must seize the moment when the opportunity presents itself. 1:01:19 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Gina Grain Website: https://trainwithgrain.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginagrain Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/ginagrain

Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg chats with Lauren Goss. A former professional Triathlete for over 12 years, where she won every major race in the USA. And that includes 11 - 70.3 IM titles The last three years were somewhat of a whirlwind, now a mother of a two-year-old, a Professional runner, and a business entrepreneur operating her Triathlon coaching business, BlackSheep endurance… she truly is inspiring. Her running career is just getting started with a 15.16 5k, 31.49 10k, 53.10 10miles, 1.09 half marathon on debut, and 2.27.41 marathon also on debut… the skies the limit Former professional triathlete Lauren Goss’s transition to elite running has been anything but conventional. Lauren retired from competing professionally in 2019, after accepting a six-month suspension for an anti-doping violation after testing positive for THC (the psychoactive component found in marijuana, which she claimed was due to a cannabidiol, or CBD, salve she was using to treat an injury before competing). Timestamps 2:30 - Interview with Lauren Goss begins Life happens between the miles 4:44 - Greg and Lauren rewind the clock and discuss her athletic journey and how she discovered her passion for triathlon. 7:21 - Lauren discusses her eating disorder challenges through her triathlon career and how she coaches and educates younger athletes around their eating and nutrition. 10:15 - Lauren explians how she made money form the sport of triathlon by focusing on the 'right events' at the 'right time'. I made great money in the sport not being 'that great' 13:51 - When it comes to sponsorship, Elite running is different from Triathlon. Lauren explains her current decision behind not wanting to secure a sponsor. 16:04 - Making a business and career out of being a professional athlete. 18:07 - In her triathlon career Lauren had some amazing highs and some significant lows. She explains some of the wins and her motivation and influences. 20:34 - In 2019 competing in Escape from Alcatraz, Lauren received a 6 month ban for an anti-doping violation after testing positive for THC (the psychoactive component found in marijuana, which she claimed was due to a cannabidiol, or CBD, salve she was using to treat an injury before competing). 27:41 - Becoming a mum has changed Lauren's life and she explains how her perspective has changed and how she manages her anxiety. 31:21 - Lauren explains how she met and encouraged Arild Tveiten – (coach of Kristian Blummenfelt, Gustav Iden and Casper Stornes) to train her remotely. 36:56 - The Norwegians belive in routine and Lauren describes in detail the structure of her exact training week. Pens and pads out - some great tips here! 47:11 - The knowledge that Lauren has gained from her Norwegian coaches is now influencing how she coaches her own local athletes. Lauren explains that the intensity is not suitable for all athletes. 49:00 - Lauren and Greg discuss her difficulty to enter races due to her anti-doping ban, even thought she has completed the 6 month ban. 55:24 - What would Lauren Goss tell her 18-year-old self? 56:46 - What 3 people would you want to have dinner with (nonfamily, living or dead)? 58:25 - Where do you see yourself in 3 years? 1:00:46 - Lauren and Greg finish this chat with some rapid fire questions and answers. What comes easy won’t last and what lasts won’t come easy 1:06:44 - Interview concludes Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter @GregBennett1 Instagram @GregBennettWorld And follow Lauren Goss Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengoss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lauren_goss