Miles from Ordinary Podcast, hosted by Bex Milnes and Jess Learmonth. Bex is an Endurance Coach, specialising in all things triathlon. Bex has coached cross the breadth of the sport working with ITU, Paralympic and Commonwealth games medalists. Bex now coaches Pro Triathletes and AG athletes over the 70.3 and Ironman distances.
Jess is a professional triathlete having competed in the 2020 Olympic games, winning gold in the Mixed team relay. More recently she has moved to long course triathlon and can be frequently seen tearing up the rule book and impacting the race dynamic in T100 racing.
This podcast is aimed to engage with the sporting community, involving ‘weekly topics’ and ‘coaches corner’ where listeners can send in their stories, experiences and questions.
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Miles from Ordinary Podcast, hosted by Bex Milnes and Jess Learmonth. Bex is an Endurance Coach, specialising in all things triathlon. Bex has coached cross the breadth of the sport working with ITU, Paralympic and Commonwealth games medalists. Bex now coaches Pro Triathletes and AG athletes over the 70.3 and Ironman distances.
Jess is a professional triathlete having competed in the 2020 Olympic games, winning gold in the Mixed team relay. More recently she has moved to long course triathlon and can be frequently seen tearing up the rule book and impacting the race dynamic in T100 racing.
This podcast is aimed to engage with the sporting community, involving ‘weekly topics’ and ‘coaches corner’ where listeners can send in their stories, experiences and questions.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With it being that time of year where lots of people are on end of season breaks, ill or injured, we sit down to discuss the conflicting reality of losing fitness. We share stories of our own experiences as well as answering some fantastic listener questions that really make us think. We identify on the performance benefits of de-training and discuss the mental battle of losing fitness, loss of routine, weight gain and much much more. Enjoy!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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In this episode, Bex and Jess sit down with performance nutritionist George Robinson — back for his second appearance on the show (the only guest to earn that honour, so he must be doing something right!).
George has worked across athletics, cycling, and triathlon, and was the mastermind behind the British Triathlon nutrition plans heading into the Paris Olympics. Together, we dive into the nuts and bolts of fuelling performance — from how to eat during training to what supplements are actually worth your money, and exactly how many carbs you need to race at your best.
It’s a practical, no-nonsense chat packed with insights you can apply straight away, whether you’re chasing a PB or just trying to train smarter.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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Join Bex and Jess as they dive into the inspiring journey of training for an Ironman in just four months. Discover the challenges, camaraderie, and personal growth experienced along the way.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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In this episode, join Jess Learmonth and Bex Milnes as they delve into the intricacies of heat preparation and adaptation strategies for athletes. Discover the benefits of both active and passive heat prep, and learn how to effectively manage hydration and sodium levels during intense training sessions. With insights from their personal experiences and expert advice, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimise their performance in hot conditions. Tune in to explore practical tips and real-life stories that will help you stay cool and competitive.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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In this weeks podcast we share a brief update on what we've both been up to. Bex shares her experiences of trialling out new kit and toe socks ahead of the Spine Challenger South and Jess shares how her prep has gone in the lead up to T100 Spain. We then discuss the topic of the week.... Coaching. We reply to your listener questions and comments and cover everything from what to look for in a coach, the future of coaching and how your coaching needs evolve over time. Enjoy!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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In this episode we are joined by the incredible Matt Botrill. Matt starts by sharing his recent experiences of Leadville 100 gravel race in the US. We discuss the event and its demands as well as Matts preparation. We then delve into Matts history as a cyclist and discuss the core foundations that have lead him to be where he is today. Matt's a highly motivated and ruthlessly competitive individual and that drives all aspects of his life. A really entertaining discussion that everyone can learn from. Enjoy.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by triathletes who travel with toddlers. From managing nap schedules to packing the right gear, we explore the balancing act of parenting and competing. Tune in for tips, personal stories, and insights on how to make the journey smoother for both parents and little ones.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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This weeks episode we chat with swim coach extraordinaire Russ Barber. Russ is a world class swimming coach who has coached multiple athletes to olympic and commonwealth games in both swimming and triathlon. We discuss Russ's views on swimming within triathlon and how he found coming into the sport from a high performance swimming environment. We then delve into a detailed discussion of swimming technique and outline the 3 non negotiables for everyone when it comes to swimming technique. We discuss what swimming aids Russ uses and why and address the age old debate of pull bouys and neoprene shorts. We finish with Russ outlining some of his key swim sets that he would use to access threshold and VO2 robustness. Enjoy!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
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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!
Coaching - https://www.jowrightendurance.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jo.wright_endurance/?hl=en
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary
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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!
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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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.
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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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 away
Cameron's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameronmain_/?hl=en-gb
Abbie's Sparkle Foundation - https://abbiessparklefoundation.org/
The triathlon diary - https://www.youtube.com/@thetriathlondiary
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary
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