Beth is back! Just two weeks out from Ironman Austria, Simon and Beth chat through the highs and hurdles of her training journey. From emotional breakthroughs in the pool with swim coach Ray Gibbs to navigating the challenges of a new bike setup, nutrition plans, and a warm-up race at Outlaw Half—this episode is packed with insights for any triathlete prepping for race day.
Key Topics:
- Beth’s follow-up session with swim coach Ray Gibbs
- Embracing technique over speed and building long-term swim efficiency
- First impressions of Beth’s new Ribble road bike
- Bike fitting insights from Phil Burt
- Nutrition planning with Precision Fuel & Hydration
- Warm-up race reflections from Outlaw Half
- Upcoming van-life adventure to Klagenfurt for Ironman Austria
- The adrenaline boost from finally receiving the Athlete Guide
Memorable Quotes:
"Your times might not improve, but if you become more efficient, you’ll save matches for the bike and the run." – Ray Gibbs (via Beth)
“You’re not racing anybody else except the course and your own thoughts.” – Simon Ward
“The swim will always be my speed bump I need to get over to get onto the bike.” – Beth Ward
“Precision planning and preparation prevents p**s poor performance.” – Beth quoting her favourite sticker from PF&H
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Swim analysis with Ray Gibbs – Contact Ray Gibbs
- Bike fitting with Phil Burt – Visit Phil Burt Innovation
- Nutrition strategy call with Emily at Precision Fuel & Hydration – Book a call with a Precision Fuel & Hydration expert
- To get 15% off your first PF&H order via our podcast link – drop me an email and I’ll share it personally
- Comparison swim videos from both Ray sessions – [Linked in full show notes or Simon’s site]
- Follow Beth’s Austria race journey on Facebook – Friend request Beth here
Some FREE Downloads for you
Click here fore the Race Day Execution Checklist
Click here to get your copy of 7 steps to swimming faster Infographic
My personal daily mobility routine, please click HERE**
FREE infographic ‘6 key daily health metrics’, please click HERE
Ready to Take Action?
If you want to build a stronger, healthier, more resilient version of yourself, there are two ways to get started:
1-1 Coaching with Simon Ward – Get a personalised programme designed for your lifestyle and goals. Book a call today Join the SWAT Inner Circle – Our exclusive training community focused on real-world strength, health, and performance
You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here.
To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please visit her website at BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk.
Call to Action:
If this episode inspired or helped you, please:
- Leave us a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review
- Subscribe to the High Performance Human Podcast on your favourite platform
- Share this episode with a friend who's racing soon!
Looking for more content?
Check out my Instagram and YouTube!
Sign up for Simon’s weekly newsletter
Sign up for Beth’s weekly newsletter
For any questions please em
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.