While out in Colombia Mark and Caroline stcuk around to expereince the Sgrail gravel triathlon with Jan Frodeno.  Will gravel triathlon be as popular as gravel cycling?  ..read more

Caroline Livesey is the co-host today with Mark. In this episode they discuss what it's like to ride the longest payed cycle road in the world. The Alto el Sifon Alto el Sifon from Padilla. Finish Laguna Negro cafe. (finish point 4036m altitude) 93km, 4150m altitude at highest summit, 3520m gained.  This was the previous climb: Alto de Letras. From Mariquita.  80km, 3690m altitude at the summit, 3220m gained in the ride.  Caroline and Mark then go on to discuss the T100 world series that took place in Miami.  Mark doesn't hold back, so strap in and buckle up.  ..read more

In today's episode Mark finally gets David McNamee on the podcast to chat about his inclusion to race the new T100 series. To break the ice Mark starts this inteveiw with a short Scottish quiz (play at home). After 10 years in Spain has David lost some of his Scottishness? In addition, Mark and Caroline discuss the Transcordilleras 8 stage garvel race in Colombia which they both undertook last week. Enjoy ..read more

A packed show today with prize announcements, race reports, a quick catch up with Tim Heming where we discuss the recent PTO T100 anouncment. Mark also catches up with Will and Dave who have created My Trii Ranking. This is a new British ranking system including elites that allows you to compare and rank your Olympic and Sprint triathlon results ..read more

Mark catches up with Pro triathlete James Teagle (7th Male Pro at the 70.3 World Champs 2023). James discusses in detail on how he's going to hit that podium more often next season in the 70.3 distance, and maybe longer? You'll aslo hear from Tom Vickery who raced IM Barcelona. Tom descibes what he witnessed during the aftermath of yet another tragic accidnet, resulting in another fatality ..read more

Mark catches up with Tim Heming to discuss all the race results and of course the World Champs in St George. Also a bonus interview with Gerrard Greene who is a pelvic health specialist. Gerrard discusses in detail some of the lesser know injuries some male cyclists and triathletes may be experiencing. Xtri experience camp link here https://www.xtri-xperience.com/ Go fund me Nepal school children link here https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-fund-education-for-two-children-in-nepal Daniel Plus link here https://www.endureiq.com/blog/carbohydrate-nutrition-an-update-on-hydrogels-in-race-carbohy ..read more

Mark catches up with friend Lucy Gossage who decided she'd like to have a stab at the Winter Spine Race. The Winter spine race is a brutal 268 miles following the beautiful Penneine Way. It's already regarded as the most difficult endurance running events in the UK. Lucy is no stranger to suffering as she was one of the best long course triathletes in the world. Listen to the Lucy describe hitting the very limits of her endurance and resilience. Lucy also started Move against Cancer charirty. If you'd like to donate hit the link below. https://www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-gossage-spine-move ..read more

In today’s s episode Lucy Gossage starts the show with a short message describing her reasons for entering the winter Spine race. The race is 268 miles of non stop running adventure along the Pennine way. Mark announces the lucky winner of the Group Evolution training Camp in June. Mark also mentions all the other great prizes you could win if you become a patron of the show. Mark's guest is Commonwealth gold medalist Jodie Stimpson who is looking at making her mark on the 70.3/middle distance triathlon circuit. Enjoy ..read more

Something a little different to start 2024. Mark catches up with Mr Daniel Slosberg who has done some extensive reserch into the integrity and legitimacy regarding Diana Nyad's swim from Cuba to the USA. Netfix recently released a film documenting this world record achievemnt. Once Daniel started he couldn't stop, and it apears Diana has a long history of half truths and lies. You can read for yourself here https://nyadfactcheck.com/ Don't forget to win any prize you need to become a patron of the show. https://www.patreon.com/checkout/thebricksession?rid=0 If you'd like to dontate to the T ..read more

A packed show today with special guest Mr John Lunt who was the founder of the Human Race events (plus a whole lot more). Due to John being shit hot at what he does, and for having supreme attention to detail he was asked to oversee the Olympic Games Triathlon back at Lonodon - 2012. A true legend of the sport. Mark and John discuss the old days of triathlon and what the future possibly holds. You'll also hear two great race reports from this years Patagonam extreme triathlon. One from Laura Siddal (female winner 2023), and Ian Hastings who only took up triathlon just over one year ago. Well ..read more