Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Podcast
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Simon Ward, The High Performance Human Podcast
The Be Battle Ready podcast is where everyday athletes, adventurers, and seekers of strength come to forge resilience - in body, mind, and spirit. Hosted by coach Simon Ward, each episode explores the true pillars of endurance: purposeful training, nourishing nutrition, restorative sleep, a resilien...
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Over 50? Start Here: Strength, Sleep, Protein (Part 1)
This week is part one of a two-parter where Beth and I strip things right back to the foundations that keep you training well, feeling good, and stayi...
Protein Made Practical: Targets, Timing, and Simple Meals (Part 2)
Welcome back, this is part two of our protein mini-series with Dr Jules Strauss. Part two is the no-nonsense version. Less theory, more ‘do this’. Jul...
Part 1 - Protein for Endurance and Ageing: What the RDA Gets Wrong
Protein is having a moment, but the internet has turned it into a shouting match. In part one, I’m joined by performance nutritionist Dr Jules Strauss...
Battle Ready: Our 2025 Wins, Wobbles and What’s Next
Beth and Simon wrap up 2025 with an honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re taking into 2026. Beth reflects on Ironman Austria, the...
‘Fit for Purpose’ The Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Podcast (2025)
A proper Grumpy Old Coaches Christmas Special with Simon Ward joined by Steve Lumley and Marc Laithwaite, plus Bethany Ward back in the hot seat(and,...
Episode 2: How to Fix Your Gut: Practical Steps for Better Health and Performance
In part two of my conversation with Harvey Fortis – nutritionist, researcher, and performance specialist working with INEOS Cycling – we move from the...
Your Gut, Your Performance: The Science Behind the Microbiome
In the first of a 2 part series, I’m joined by Harvey Fortis, a performance nutritionist and researcher completing his PhD at Liverpool John Moores Un...
The Hidden Cost of ‘Normal’ Drinking After 40 with Clifford Stephan
“You know what you can get away with in your teens and 20s is a little different than your 30s and 40s. Your body is like a classic car now - you can'...
Broken Endurance: The Smartest Way to Run Faster for Longer with Bobby McGee
In this episode, running coach Bobby McGee is back to help us understand the revolutionary concept of "broken endurance" - a strategic run-walk approa...
Episode 3: Should Athletes Fast? The Performance vs. Weight Loss Dilemma
In the final episode of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss tackle the complex question of whether endurance athletes should fast, and if...
Episode 2: Types of Fasting Explained - What Works and What's Just Hype
In part two of the fasting series, Simon and Dr. Jules Strauss dive deep into the different types of fasting protocols available today. From time-rest...
Episode 1: Understanding Fasting and Nutrition - The Science Behind What Happens When We Fast
In this first episode of our three-part fasting series, Simon Ward welcomes Dr. Jules Strauss to explore the evolutionary science behind fasting and w...
Creatine, Brain Health, and Ageing Strong — with Dr Tommy Wood
In this week’s BeBattleReady podcast, Simon Ward welcomes back Dr Tommy Wood to explore one of the most researched yet misunderstood supplements - cre...
The 70% Rule: Why Most 'Aging' Is Actually Reversible - September Podcast Summary
The aging athlete's journey doesn't have to mean inevitable decline. In this reflective episode, Simon and Bethany Ward revisit September's most impac...
Brain Health & Dementia Prevention with Dr. Tommy Wood
Your brain is your most valuable asset - yet most athletes spend more time maintaining their bikes than protecting their cognitive health. In this epi...
Strong Bones, Strong Future — How to Stay Unbreakable
Strong bones are the armour that carry us through life’s battles — whether it’s racing triathlon, carrying the shopping, or keeping up with grandchild...
From Trauma to Triumph: Tom Page and Julia Saunders on Resilience, Recovery and Riding 19,000km
In this episode of the Be Battle Ready podcast, Simon is joined by Tom Page and his partner Julia Saunders. Their story begins at Ironman Hamburg, whe...
Running Stronger After 50: The 4-Step Solution (Part 2) (with Bobby McGee & Matt Pendola
In this second part of my conversation with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist Matt Pendola, we move beyond the challeng...
Running Performance After 50: Why It Declines More Than Swimming & Cycling (Part 1)
In this eye-opening first part of a two-part series, host Simon Ward sits down with world-renowned running coach Bobby McGee and strength specialist M...
Lucy Hurn: When Your Body Changes the Rules: Qualifying for Kona Through Perimenopause
What happens when your body changes the rules halfway through your biggest athletic goal? Lucy Hurn found out when perimenopause hit during her 8-year...
Without a Goal on the Calendar, Do You Still Count as an Athlete?
Most of us define ourselves by the training plan, the race on the horizon, the number pinned to our chest. But what happens when that’s gone — through...
Battle Ready Fitness: Why You Don’t Need Endless Training to Do Epic Things
In this week’s episode, Simon and Beth broadcast from Istanbul, fresh from Simon’s attempt at the iconic Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim. Covering 6....
The Truth About Motivation: Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Drive
In this episode, Simon and Beth explore one of the most common (and misunderstood) challenges in long-term endurance training: motivation.
Why d...
5 Habits That Changed My Life (and Could Change Yours Too)
In this week’s High Performance Human podcast, I’m joined once again by my “exotic-accented” co-host Beth to share the five habits that have made the...
Zero Talent, Maximum Impact: The Behaviours That Really Make a Difference
This week’s episode flips the script on talent. Helen Gorman welcomes Simon Ward to discuss the overlooked factors that separate good athletes from gr...
35 Years of Triathlon and Still Racing at 70: The Remarkable Liz Dunlop
In this episode, Simon chats with long-time triathlete and inspiring age-grouper Liz Dunlop. With a triathlon career spanning over three decades, Liz...
Pretty Gritty: Collective Empowerment and Positive Peer Pressure with Emma Stoney & Katie Gill
In this episode, I chat with Emma Stoney and Katie Gill — athletes, coaches, and the driving force behind Pretty Gritty, a Yorkshire-based community f...
Coach Simon Gets Grilled by Beth
We’re flipping the script! In this special episode of the High Performance Human Podcast, Simon hands over the reins to co-host (and wife) Beth, who t...
Freespeed: Unlocking Better Swimming with Coach Paul Eaglestone
This week I'm joined by swim coach and author Paul Eaglestone, whose new book Freespeed offers a simple but powerful approach to improving front crawl...
Body Image, Weight Loss & Healthy Body Composition with Simon & Beth Ward
In this candid and deeply personal episode, Beth takes the lead to discuss a topic close to her heart—body image and the challenge of making sustainab...
Beth’s Post-Ironman Reflections: Recovery, Lessons & What Comes Next
One week after crossing the finish line at Ironman Austria, Beth returns to the podcast to share what the experience really felt like—after the adrena...
Battling Heat, Cut-Offs & Doubt: Beth’s Ironman Austria Story
In this emotional and inspiring episode, Simon sits down with Beth to unpack her unforgettable day at Ironman Austria. From tranquil lake swims and sm...
Blood Flow Restriction, Vo2 Max, Longevity & the Science of Smart Training – with Martin Whitaker
In this episode, Simon chats with Martin Whitaker — a performance coach and PhD researcher specialising in blood flow restriction (BFR) training — abo...
Emma Pooley: Finding Joy in Sport, Fueling with Real Food & Embracing the Climb
This week, I’m joined by triple Olympian, world champion cyclist, PhD engineer—and now author—Emma Pooley. From humble beginnings as a cross-country...
Facing Doubt, Finding Progress: The Road to IM Austria with Beth Ward
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 break...
How to Execute Your Plan on Race Day
You’ve trained for months, followed the plan, and now race day is approaching. But even the best preparation can fall apart without smart execution on...
Staying the Course – Tim Ashelford on Longevity, Consistency & Enjoying the Process
This week, I’m catching up with an old friend and long-time triathlon devotee, Tim Ashelford. With over 35 years in the sport, Tim has quietly built a...
How to Be Battle Ready: Build Functional Fitness, Resilience, and Lasting Health
What does it really mean to be battle ready? In this episode of the High Performance Human Podcast, host Simon Ward breaks down a smarter, more sustai...
The Random Health Check That Changed Everything with Dave Hill
In this heartfelt and deeply insightful conversation, Simon Ward speaks with long-time podcast listener and endurance athlete Dave Hill, who shares hi...
Age Is Just a Number: 5 Habits That Keep You Fit, Lean and Energised
Why You Should Listen
Aging doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In this solo episode, Simon dives into five practical, science-backed priorities...