In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our time over Xmas and what will be the key to unlocking Nikki's swimming in 2025!

From there we bring you the listeners into our World 70.3 Champs debrief. Although a few weeks have past since the race, we haven't as yet managed to sit down and discuss the race so we figured the pod would be the perfect place to do it!

After chatting all things racing we go through out honeymoon activities and share what it was like to explore North Island with the worst flu ever! Sun and snot what more could you want from your honeymoon!

And to finish off we answer listener questions on coaches corner where we discuss

• How Bex came to coach Nikki
• How we set training sessions and what testing we use
• Advise how to balance training load when starting a new job

Bring on 2025! Enjoy!

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Trail running in the dark, bike routes that don't quite go to plan and Bex manages to hit the deck running on her first week in NZ!

From there we delve into detail around

• How to manage training around an injury.
• We specifically look at how to get the right diagnosis and the importance of this.
• How to modify your training and then critically how to introduce full training again.
• Nikki reflects on injuries shes sustained over her career and what she's learnt along the way.

And to finish we tackle the very relatable question of

• How to build confidence swimming in open water.
• Nikki then answers a question around the number of pro races and how this can impact the demands on pro athletes and race frequency.
• And then most importantly we give a 'sweet / lolly' update from Nikki's in-depth sampling!

Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

Bex's Insta https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/

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In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Gym mishaps, cycling the length of NZ, training made better with friends and more toilet chat from Goss the Chopper!

From there we explore we delve into detail around the key principles that underpin a great training plan. We discuss how the fundamental parts of writing and executing your own training plan leading up to a key race.

And to finish we tackle the very relatable question of how to balance intensity and technique in the pool alongside how to decide what bike to use on certain courses.

Enjoy!

Website: https://www.bexmilnescoaching.com/

Nikki's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/?hl=en

Bex's Insta https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/

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