We are back with the first show of 2024!

In the second of our holiday shows we have an interview that we did with Mike Plant years ago.

Here’s what we wrote about Mike when he was on the show:

Mike Pigg is recognised as one of the toughest athletes ever. Here's what Macca said about Mike 'Mike Pigg, in my honest opinion, was the most hard-core racer the sport had ever seen. He was an absolute monster on the bike and had so much heart he was inspiring to watch. He was all heart and pushed himself so hard you could see it in his face. Actually I think Piggy won most of his races out of sheer heart, and is so often an athlete who is forgotten from this great era.'

In the late 80's there was a period where he was almost unbeatable. He was known for being an amazing biker and an all around good guy.

In the first of our holiday shows we have an interview that we did with Mike Plant.

Mike has passed away since doing this interview so this is a treasured interview.

Here’s what we wrote about Mike when he was on the show:

Author, photographer, journalist, freelance writer and entrepreneur, Mike Plant has been involved in competitive sports, sports journalism, marketing and event production, for more than 40 years. Mike was an early leader in the sport of triathlon, where as a journalist, photographer, media consultant and publisher he helped introduce the fledgling sport to a generation of mainstream journalists.  Triathletemagazine in 1986 called him the “Dean of Triathlon Writers,” a modest accolade considering the number of triathlon there were at the time, but it was, if nothing else, indicative of his influence in the sport.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Interview: We have Gordo back on the show. He covers 5 key aspects of his comeback. 

Coaches Corner: John looks back on an article he wrote 20 years ago to see if it still holds up.

Age Grouper of the Week: Matt Facey sent through Regan Hollioake.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Discussion of the Week: In 10 years from now what will be the 3 triathlon related things that will be remembered from 2023? Comment here

Pro’s of the Week: We look at Anne Reischmann.

High 5: Bevan goes through an 8 step mental prep process to use in your training.

Coaches Corner: John does a section on winter training challenges.