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Miles From Ordinary Podcast

Miles From Ordinary Podcast

By: Bex & Nikki Bartlett Milnes
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Miles from Ordinary Podcast, hosted by Bex Milnes and Jess Learmonth. Bex is an Endurance Coach, specialising in all things triathlon. Bex has coached cross the breadth of the sport working with ITU, Paralympic and Commonwealth games medalists. Bex now coaches Pro Triathletes and AG athletes over the 70.3 and Ironman distances.


Jess is a professional triathlete having competed in the 2020 Olympic games, winning gold in the Mixed team relay. More recently she has moved to long course triathlon and can be frequently seen tearing up the rule book and impacting the race dynamic in T100 racing.


This podcast is aimed to engage with the sporting community, involving ‘weekly topics’ and ‘coaches corner’ where listeners can send in their stories, experiences and questions.

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Bex & Nikki Bartlett Milnes
Episodes
  • Welcoming new co-host, Jess Learmonth!
    May 15 2025
    Season 2..... We are back!


    In this episode we welcome Yorkshires finest.... Jess Learmonth to the pod! We settle Jess's nerves on becoming the new co-host on Miles from Ordinary. We delve into everything from her first race of the season at T100 Singapore to chatting about listener race experiences and we finish off with listener questions on coaches corner.


    00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and Co-Host dynamics

    02:56 - First race experiences and challenges

    08:46 - Setting expectations for races

    17:37 - Personal triathlon stories and memories

    24:01 - Nostalgic reflections and past experiences

    24:10 - Baptism of fire: First race experiences

    27:04 - Overcoming challenges in triathlon

    28:00 - Managing race day anxiety and preparation

    30:18 - Importance of visualisation in racing

    33:57 - Dealing with race day surprises

    46:26 - Listener Experiences: learning from first races

    48:10 - Preparing for cold water challenges

    41:10 - Navigating cold water challenges

    45:50 - Weather and its impact on training

    57:52 - Racing stories and mishaps

    51:00 - Jess’s nutritional strategy

    56:22 - Balancing triathlon and life

    1:00:41 - The future of triathlon in the Olympics


    Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb

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

    Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary



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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 7| Eradicating poo Tuesdays!
    Mar 17 2025


    In this episode we are joined by Performance nutritionist George Robinson. We delve deep into the issues of gastric distress when running and look at how to prevent and avoid the need to poo plaguing your every run.


    Chapters

    00:00 - Introduction to Gastric Distress in Running

    02:08 - Understanding the Physical Mechanisms

    06:34 - The Impact of Training Intensity

    10:52 - Post-Run Nutrition and Recovery

    13:40 - Strategies for Managing Gastric Issues

    16:02 - Caffeine and Its Effects on Performance

    22:31 - Dietary Considerations for Athletes

    25:12 - Long-Term Solutions vs. Quick Fixes

    28:04 - Navigating Nutritional Challenges

    34:04 - Understanding the Role of Nutritionists and Dietitians

    40:20 - The Psychological Impact of Nutrition on Performance

    48:54 - Finding the Right Nutritionist for You


    Links

    British Dietitian register: https://www.bda.uk.com/find-a-dietitian.html

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

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

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

    Fresh fruit flapjack recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ceTLZtzPEBjRZ4aeR-4poL6BpwA-qNbb/view?usp=sharing

    Rice pudding recipe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rmqe3uDdM5QlMSS7HcGiOc9m6AsKycNf/view?usp=sharing


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    55 mins
  • Episode 6 | Lucy Gossage, 2025 Montane Spine Winner with Bonus content from everyone's favourite.... Tim!
    Feb 2 2025

    In this episode are super excited to welcome our first guest onto the podcast! Non other than the winner of the 2025 Montane Spine race, the vicar at our wedding...... the incredible Lucy Gossage!


    Within our catching up we speak through

    • The various reasons why she decided to return to the spine
    • The strategy and value of being able to build on the knowledge from the previous year
    • What she ate, when she slept
    • Camaraderie within the women's field
    • Making friends within the race...... most notably Tim!


    After finishing our chat we decided that it would be rude not to get Tim on to share his version of events. After attempting the spine twice previously and failing each time, it was a case of 3rd time lucky for Tim. We discuss with him

    • Learning from previous failings
    • How he prepared for this years race
    • What he ate
    • And most critically...... how be coped with the Duracell bunny herself, Goss!


    We hope you 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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    2 hrs and 1 min
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