{"podcast":{"title":"The Triathlon Brick Session","slug":"the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435","podcast_index_feed_id":1037435,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/2112267/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session--2112267","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0ddf67d3397488cf256d1fd53f57d65c.jpg","author":"Mark Livesey","episode_count":286,"summary":"Mark Livesey is a seasoned triathlete (30yrs), coach, and endurance adventurer with a career that spans decades of pushing physical and mental limits. A former British Army Physical Training Instructor , Mark brings military precision, discipline, and resilience to everything he does — from elite triathlon competition to extreme expeditions in some of the world’s toughest environments. As a triathlon coach and mentor , he has guided countless athletes toward their goals, combining science-based training with hard-earned experience. Mark’s racing portfolio includes IRONMAN , ultra-endurance , and multi-day adventure events across the globe — often in remote and demanding conditions. Beyond racing, Mark is an accomplished filmmaker and photographer , capturing the raw emotion and human stories behind endurance sport and exploration. His creative work reflects the same authenticity and intensity that define his athletic career. Driven by curiosity, challenge, and purpose, Mark continues to explore new frontiers — whether through racing, filmmaking, or inspiring others to find their own edge. Donate to Peakeducationnepal here https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=3AM9HQRXWXDPC","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T00:17:14.184515+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435"},"episode":{"title":"Nice or Kona? Ironman Worlds on the Riviera & Gravel Grit in Dalby","slug":"nice-or-kona-ironman-worlds-on-the-riviera-gravel-grit-in-dalby","published_at":"2025-09-19T13:33:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435/nice-or-kona-ironman-worlds-on-the-riviera-gravel-grit-in-dalby","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/nice-or-kona-ironman-worlds-on-the-riviera-gravel-grit-in-dalby--67821856","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67821856/audio_ironman_nice_british_gravel_champs.mp3","summary":"In this episode of The Brick Session, Mark and Caroline dive into a packed weekend of racing news, starting with the Ironman World Championships in Nice. With the legendary Kona course giving way to the French Riviera this year, the event sparked considerable debate. Mark and Caroline unpack the brutal bike course that left its mark on the field, reflected in a notably high DNF rate. They question whether Nice was given a fair chance to prove itself as a long-term alternative to Kona, or if the tradition of Hawaii will always overshadow any new host. The conversation naturally turns to the race dynamics, where the Norwegians once again proved their dominance, sweeping the podium with a remarkable top-three finish. Mark and Caroline explore what makes their approach so consistently successful, and what this says about the future of long-distance triathlon. Closer to home, Caroline shares her personal experience at the British Gravel Championships held in Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire. In a race that attracted some of the UK’s best off-road talent, she put in a gritty performance to take 8th place overall — a standout achievement at 46 years old. Together, they reflect on the growth of gravel racing in the UK, the technical demands of the Dalby course, and what draws so many athletes to the discipline. It’s an episode that balances the global stage of triathlon with the personal stories of racing at home — packed with insight, opinion, and the usual dose of Brick Session honesty.","meta_description":"In this episode of The Brick Session, Mark and Caroline dive into a packed weekend of racing news, starting with the Ironman World Championships in Nice.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4490,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435/episodes/nice-or-kona-ironman-worlds-on-the-riviera-gravel-grit-in-dalby/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435/nice-or-kona-ironman-worlds-on-the-riviera-gravel-grit-in-dalby.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}