Best Jules Robinson Podcasts (2024)

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Charles Lowe: Digital Inclusion for All 36:49

2h ago36:49

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Our guest today is Charles Lowe who is the chief executive of Digital Health and Care Alliance (DACA), he is an expert in telehealth and telecare. Throughout his career he has worked on technologies to support others. He shares with us how he wanted to open people’s eyes to recognise what technology can do to help people and how everybody can becom…

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Female athlete specific nutrition * Dr Jules Strauss 1:11:04

4d ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Over 7 years I have recoded many podcasts on the topic of nutrition (you can find links for these in the show notes if you want to take a deeper dive into the topic). One topic we have not covered in detail to this point is female athlete specific nutrition. For our male listeners, please don’t turn off now. The information you are about to hear wi…

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Arch to Arc (Enduroman) record breaker * Paul Robinson 1:11:39

7d ago1:11:39

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He’s back and he did it!! Age group triathlete Paul Robinson returns to share his story of conquering Arch to Arc. You might remember that Paul was on the show at the beginning of September. At that point, he was waiting to start the Enduroman (Arch to Arc) challenge which is billed as the toughest triathlon in the world for good reason. Run 87 mil…

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Louise Thompson - Supporting Your Parents 34:33

7d ago34:33

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Today’s guest on our podcast is Louise Thompson, who has set up the app Myfolks. She tells us about growing up in a particularly poor area in the west end of Newcastle, in the North East of England. Louise’s first job was at the Freeman Hospital where she was involved in some cardiovascular research that was published in a medical journal. Through …

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"Just make sure you are here next week” - How to win an Olympic Gold medal with Jess Learmonth 59:31

18d ago59:31

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Since starting the podcast in 2017, I've been fortunate to speak with quite a few Olympic Gold medallists. It’s even more fun when you have known them since before that victory and observed their progress. Today’s guest is Leeds-based triathlete, Jess Learmonth. I've known Jess for quite sometime, and I'm so pleased to be chatting with her today! A…

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Triathlon Together: Over 25 years of racing with Duncan & Claire Shea-Simonds 1:02:48

14d ago1:02:48

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Age group athletes are the lifeblood of triathlon They are the ones who pay to enter races, and they make up 99% of the start list. Back in the day when I began in triathlon, the athletes were lifers. I can name a dozen or more who did their first event in the late 80's/early 90's who're still doing triathlons today. But in more recent years, triat…

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Jules Robinson - All Inclusive Safety 27:20

30d ago27:20

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Today’s guest is Jules Robinson from The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents – ROSPA. Jules is a guest who has an interest and expertise in falls and fall prevention. Previously having worked in social housing, Jules’ background is in health and safety, and now she is the falls engagement lead at ROSPA. They campaign for better design ele…

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Racing Performance: Is Being Lighter Truly an Advantage? Lexi Kelson 1:19:13

1M ago1:19:13

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"Simon, I’d like to lose some weight before my next Ironman event. I’m going keto!” Believe it or not, I hear this on a regular basis and it makes me anxious for the individual. Keto diets have been very successful in helping individuals lose weight although that's mostly due to the body needing to store less water from the reduced carbohydrate int…

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Triathlete and explorer, Chris Brown, makes history by becoming the first person to reach Point Nemo, the remotest location on Earth. 1:15:15

1M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

In last week's email I briefly mentioned my adventurous spirit and pursuit of ’triathlon tourism’. Today’s podcast guest, Chris Brown, shares a similar and maybe even more enthusiastic approach to life. Chris is a triathlete, racing driver, entrepreneur, Guinness World Record Holder and explorer. I’ve known Chris for about 20 years. We first met th…

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Tackling the TransContinentalRace - Cycling 4200km through Europe with Matt Spooner 1:36:02

1M ago1:36:02

1:36:02

My guest today is Matt Spooner, who recently completed the Trans Continental Race - a 4200km non-stop bike ride from Roubaix in France, down to Istanbul in Turkey. Apart from the start & finish, there are 5 checkpoints and several compulsory sections known as parcours. There are also some roads which are banned, generally because they are unsafe fo…

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Adriane Berg - Age Inclusive Travel 33:40

2M ago33:40

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Our podcast guest today is herself a podcaster – Adriane Berg. Adriane has a fascinating background and has spent much of her life in front of a camera, microphone or in a courtroom as a lawyer; radio presenter, and a tv presenter. She was a pioneer of elder law, worked on US syndicated radio and hosted one of the first money programmes on CNN. Les…

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Sleep smart - maximising health and performance * Dr. Luke Gupta 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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As we all start to consider the ways in which we can improve our performances after 2024, I think it is really useful to consider the role that sleep plays. More and harder training is often the first resort for many athletes seeking improvements in fitness. What if you were to do similar training to the previous season, but explored ways in which …

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Is this the world's hardest triathlon? Paul Robinson is about to find out. 1:04:29

2M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

What do you think is the toughest triathlon in the world? Ironman Lanzarote, Norseman, ICON Livigno? They are all tough and have a legitimate claim, but what about this one? Enduroman, also known as Arch to Arc. The athletes attempting this will run 87 miles from London to Dover, then swim at least 21 miles from Dover to France (distance could be m…

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Louise Hunt Skelley PLY - Inclusive Sports 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Our guest today is Louise Hunt Skelley PLY, a Paralympic wheelchair tennis athlete, who now has developed an exciting portfolio career. She is involved in a range of many different things, including commentary, tournament directing, consultancy, working with young people, and public speaking – all with a focus on disability, inclusion and sport. Re…

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How to age well and be a better athlete with 5 simple moves * Tim Anderson 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

"If you want to run faster, move better." That's the advice of several top running coaches I have spoken with. It’s particularly important for us older athletes, because as you might already know (and be experiencing) lack of mobility is part of the aging process. Fortunately, today's guest Tim Anderson from Original Strength has a solution to the …

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Professional Gravel Bike Racer Danni Shrosbree 50:17

2M ago50:17

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Gravel biking is growing really fast, and as much as I like being on my road bike, I find gravel riding much more fun. I discovered gravel riding during the pandemic, which is also what happened to this week's podcast guest. She is professional gravel racer Danni Shrosbree, and she races globally for the Felt UN1TD racing team. She was UK National …

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Gavin Neate - An Inclusive WelcoMe 30:57

3M ago30:57

30:57

Today’s guest, Gavin Neate, joined Guide Dogs for the blind, where he served as a mobility instructor for 18 years. Previously, he had spent 10 years as a military policeman. During his time working as a mobility instructor, where he worked on people’s independent mobility, he became very involved in the entire process of helping clients find ways …

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How ultra-runner Kay Bretz improved his PB by 22% in 18 months 1:38:16

3M ago1:38:16

1:38:16

Kay Bretz is an ultra-runner and corporate leader from Australia. Kay has a passion for inspiring the magic, and shares his life lessons in his book Turning Right. Kay thrives on embarking on quests which appear impossible. He was already accomplished in the corporate world, before going on to seek personal growth by entering the world of ultra-run…

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How to successfully combine plant based nutrition and running with Coach Claire Bartholic 1:17:28

3M ago1:17:28

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In last week’s podcast about recovery, our guest Natalie Brown told us that there were 3 key elements to good recovery - sleep, nutrition and stress management. One area which many athletes (and non-athletes) are keen to explore is a plant based diet. There is certainly plenty of anecdotal evidence about how it can improve health and performance. I…

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Anthony Blackburn - Inclusive Pastimes 32:50

3M ago32:50

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Our guest today, Anthony Blackburn has a passion for golf – but not just for playing the game… he has set up Golf in Society. Starting his business six years ago, presently he has 23 venues where golf clubs are put at the heart of local communities. What that means is, they are open for people facing challenges later in life, for many different rea…

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The best ways to recover from training and racing * Dr Natalie Brown 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

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Building fitness in the long term is quite a simple equation. You workout, and then you recover. If you get the balance of these two right, you should see a steady upward progress over time. Most folks I know and work with are pretty good at the training part, but maybe they could do better on the recovery side. I don’t know about you, but over the…

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From smoker and drinker to ultra-runner and Ironman * Jason Dunn 1:55:05

3M ago1:55:05

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Regular listeners will have heard me talking about turning 60 in February of this year, and how it has sharpened my mind and prompted me to adjust my focus around training and life habits. I’ve also become a lot more curious about how others are tackling life post-60. Are they just waiting for the inevitable, or are they being proactive and doing e…

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Paris Olympics 2024 - GB Triathlon team member Sam Dickinson 50:41

4M ago50:41

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The Paris Olympics start this week, and I have clear memories dating back to the first one I can remember: Munich 1972. Every 4 years we witness amazing performances and emotional moments. Hopefully, 2024 in Paris will be the same. For our podcast guest this week it will be a magical moment, when he steps onto the pontoon for the Men's Individual T…

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Jane Cooper - Inclusivity for Autism 24:43

4M ago24:43

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Our guest on today’s podcast is Jane Cooper, the founder and managing director of Access and Inclusion UK. They help businesses and destinations to understand the type of challenges that people with disabilities or accessibility requirements might have, and importantly, give them solutions to overcome them, through training, or whatever solution is…

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Winning by learning to race smart! - T100 powerhouse Kyle Smith 1:22:26

4M ago1:22:26

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On the podcast this week, we have Kyle Smith! Kyle is a professional triathlete from New Zealand. Raised in Blackburn, UK on a diet of motocross and modern pentathlon, he moved to Taupo in his youth, found triathlon and set about becoming one of the best in the world. He is often first off the bike with blistering swim and bike splits, and this yea…

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Strength training & triathlon - Is HYROX the answer? 1:26:01

4M ago1:26:01

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If you struggle to find a reason to insert regular strength work into your training plan, maybe the motivation from entering a HYROX event will help.HYROX is a relative newcomer to the mix of indoor events combining strength and endurance. At first glance you might think it’s similar to CrossFit, but actually it's quite different. To help you and m…

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David and Felicity Brown - Inclusive Holidays 36:53

4M ago36:53

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Our guests today are Felicity and David Brown, who own Hoe Grange Holidays in the Peak District and they talk to us about how over the last 17 years they have built an award winning all-inclusive holiday business from scratch on the farm that has been in David’s family since the 1930s. David talks about how his father, in the 70s, had considered ha…

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"It’s not anxiety, I’m adrenalised" - Dealing with motivation, self doubt and anxiety around big events with Dr Josie Perry 51:29

4M ago51:29

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When you're getting close to the day of your big event it’s natural to feel some nerves and even a little anxiety. It happens to everyone, even the very top performers. In fact, if you felt no anxiety or nerves at all, that would probably be a bad thing. It’s one thing to feel a little anxious, but to get to the point where you feel unable to make …

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Out Of Office with Maria Thattil 52:24

4M ago52:24

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When it comes to your career, do you sometimes feel like you're spinning a million plates at once? Well, welcome to the everyday life of today's unbelievable guest. In today's episode, Maria Thattil talks about the moment she was crowned Miss Universe Australia, why 'perfection' is overrated and how trying to do too many things at once left her fee…

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BBC pundit, former professional triathlete, and Legend of British Triathlon * Annie Emmerson 1:18:31

5M ago1:18:31

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The first triathlon in the UK was 1983. I did my first event in 1987 and while the sport continued to grow for the next 15 years it didn't really take off until the start of the Brownlee era from 2008. Having said that, there are a significant number of folks who I consider the legends - the Triathletes, coaches, and administrators who were instrum…

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