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Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity

Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity

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The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit.

Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilient mindset, and the art of recovery. It’s designed especially for those in their 40s, 50s and beyond who refuse to rust - men and women who know that age is no excuse to stop sharpening the blade.

Whether you’re preparing for your next Ironman, rebuilding after setback, or simply training for the demands of life itself, this show will help you stay Battle Ready: strong, adaptable, and unbreakable.

Expect conversations with world-class coaches, scientists, and everyday warriors - those who walk the path of longevity and high performance - sharing wisdom, tactics, and stories from the front line of endurance.

👉 Subscribe now and step inside the ranks of the Battle Ready Society - where strength is forged, and rust never wins.

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  • Nevis to St Kitts Swim + Why I Finally Decided to Take Statins

    Nevis to St Kitts Swim + Why I Finally Decided to Take Statins
    Apr 8 2026

    In this episode, Beth and I reflect on our recent Nevis to St Kitts swim, a brilliant open water adventure that reminded us what it really means to be Battle Ready.

    We talk about the event itself, the experience of swimming across open water in a stunning setting, and what we learned from it.

    Then we shift gears into a more personal topic. I share why, after years of resisting it, I’ve decided to start taking statins. It’s not medical advice, but an honest conversation about health, ageing, and the difference between being fit and being truly healthy for the long term.

    Key Points

    • The Nevis to St Kitts swim experience A 2.5-mile open water swim in warm Caribbean waters, inclusive, well organised, and accessible to a wide range of swimmers.
    • Adventure vs preparation You don’t need perfect preparation to take on meaningful challenges, but the experience highlighted where more specific endurance work would help.
    • Battle Ready in action Being consistently fit allowed us to step into an event like this with confidence and enjoy the experience.
    • Fit doesn’t equal healthy You can look strong, perform well, and still have underlying health risks that aren’t visible on the surface.
    • Why I changed my stance on statins After years of resisting medication, a combination of medical advice, real-life examples, and perspective on long-term risk led me to rethink my position.

    3 Takeaways

    1. Train for life, not just events Being Battle Ready means you can say yes to opportunities without needing perfect preparation.
    2. Don’t confuse fitness with health Performance metrics don’t tell the full story. What’s happening “under the hood” matters just as much.
    3. Play the long game Whether it’s training, lifestyle, or medical decisions, the goal is to keep doing what you love for decades, not just today.

    Killer Quote

    “Just because you’re fit, it doesn’t mean you’re invincible.”

    Resources

    Find out more about the Nevis - St Kitts Cross Channel Swim

    Nick Parkes podcast - The Day My heart Stopped Mid-Race

    Want help building durable training?

    Inside the SWAT Inner Circle you’ll find structured training plans, strength programmes and regular coaching insights designed to help endurance athletes train consistently without breaking down.

    £30 per month.

    CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION

    Connect with me HERE:

    https://linktr.ee/simonward

    You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube

    Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com

    Sign up for Simon’s weekly newsletter

    Download Simon’s Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle’ Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

    💬 Got an awkward question for Simon? Send it to beth@thetriathloncoach.com and you might just hear it on a future episode!
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    41 m
  • Why Mobility Matters More Than You Think with Tom Morrison

    Why Mobility Matters More Than You Think with Tom Morrison
    Apr 1 2026
    Mobility is one of the most overlooked parts of training. Most athletes ignore it until something hurts. Then it suddenly becomes important. In this episode, I’m joined by Tom Morrison, creator of the Simplistic Mobility Method. I first came across Tom through athletes I work with, and his name kept coming up again and again. What stood out to me is that Tom hasn’t just studied mobility. He lived the consequences of ignoring it. From overtraining and constant injuries to a serious back issue that stopped him in his tracks, Tom had to rebuild his body from the ground up. What he shares in this conversation is simple, practical, and very relevant if you want to keep training as you get older. This isn’t about adding more to your week. It’s about doing the right things so you can keep showing up. 5 Key Talking Points Most people wait for pain before they act - Mobility only becomes a priority when something breaks down.Injuries often come from what you don’t train - If one joint lacks movement, another area takes the strain.More training isn’t always better - Tom’s own experience shows how high volume without balance leads to injury.Pain doesn’t always mean damage - You can have structural issues and still move well if your body is strong and adaptable.Small daily habits work best - Five to ten minutes a day can make a big difference over time. 3 Takeaways Train your joints as well as your engineBe consistent, not extremeDo a little every day Key Quote “You don’t get injured in places where you move well. You get injured in places where you don’t move at all.” Final Thought If you want to keep training for the long term, mobility isn’t optional. It’s the thing that keeps you consistent. And consistency is what delivers results. Resources To find out more about Tom please visit these channels: Website: https://tommorrison.uk YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TomMorrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovementandMotion Instagram: https://instagram.com/tom.morrison.training?igshid=MmIzYWVlNDQ5Yg== TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tom_morrison?_t=8eMnk3YfqBf&_r=1 These are some of Tom’s most popular blog posts: The best advice for chronic back pain The Non-Negotiables for better movement How to fix chronically tight hamstrings Tom has a really fun YouTube page and these are some of his most popular videos: Piriformis Pain Struggle to sit crossed legged 10 Minute Follow Along Want help building durable training? Inside the SWAT Inner Circle you’ll find structured training plans, strength programmes and regular coaching insights designed to help endurance athletes train consistently without breaking down. £30 per month. CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION Connect with me HERE: https://linktr.ee/simonward You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com Sign up for Simon’s weekly newsletter Download Simon’s Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle’ Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle 💬 Got an awkward question for Simon? Send it to beth@thetriathloncoach.com and you might just hear it on a future episode!
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Your A Race Gets Cancelled. Now What?

    Your A Race Gets Cancelled. Now What?
    Mar 25 2026

    You’ve trained for months. Everything is building nicely. Then suddenly, your A race is cancelled.

    For many athletes, that moment feels like the rug has been pulled from under them. Motivation drops, structure disappears, and the question becomes… what now?

    In this episode, Simon and Beth explore the emotional and practical impact of losing a key event. They discuss why races matter, why so many athletes rely on them, and how to respond in a way that keeps your progress moving forward.

    More importantly, they challenge the idea that your fitness should depend on a single race, and offer a more durable way to think about training for the long term.

    5 Key Talking Points

    1. Races provide structure, motivation and purpose, especially for recreational athletes.
    2. Losing an event can feel destabilising because it removes the external driver for training.
    3. Motivation alone is unreliable. Habits and routine are what sustain long-term progress.
    4. There are different levels of athlete mindset, from event-driven to identity-driven.
    5. A cancelled race does not mean lost fitness. It’s an opportunity to pivot and build further.

    3 Takeaways

    • Use races as motivation, but don’t depend on them completely.
    • Build habits that keep you active even when there is no event on the calendar.
    • When plans change, focus on what you can control and redirect your fitness into a new challenge.

    Key Quote

    “You didn’t lose your race… you just gained a level.”

    Want help building durable training?

    Inside the SWAT Inner Circle you’ll find structured training plans, strength programmes and regular coaching insights designed to help endurance athletes train consistently without breaking down.

    £30 per month.

    CLICK HERE TO START YOUR MISSION

    Connect with me HERE:

    https://linktr.ee/simonward

    You can find links for the following channels - Website, Facebook, podcast, Instagram, YouTube

    Email: Simon@thetriathloncoach.com

    Sign up for Simon’s weekly newsletter

    Download Simon’s Free ‘Battle Ready Lifestyle’ Infographic — https://simon-ward.kit.com/battlereadylifestyle

    💬 Got an awkward question for Simon? Send it to beth@thetriathloncoach.com and you might just hear it on a future episode!
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    39 m
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