{"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":"Sand, Suffering & Smiles: Gary Howells on His Favourite Ultra Yet","slug":"sand-suffering-smiles-gary-howells-on-his-favourite-ultra-yet","published_at":"2026-01-29T16:30:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435/sand-suffering-smiles-gary-howells-on-his-favourite-ultra-yet","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sand-suffering-smiles-gary-howells-on-his-favourite-ultra-yet--69667918","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69667918/oman_165_m4a_audio_only.mp3","summary":"In today’s episode, Mark is joined by an incredible guest, Gary Howells, fresh off the back of completing the Oman 165, a brutal multi-day ultramarathon set deep in the stunning but unforgiving Wahiba Sands desert of Oman. Covering roughly 165 miles over six days, the event takes runners across rolling dunes, rocky plains, and remote desert landscapes, with long, hot stages by day and basic camp life by night in a fully supported race environment. Gary, a former soldier and qualified physiotherapist who now works as a full-time running coach, thrives on pushing his limits in extreme events across the globe, and he explains why this challenge stands out as his most enjoyable adventure to date. Together, Mark and Gary dive into what it’s really like to run through the Wahiba desert, the mental and physical demands of staged ultras, and key considerations if you’re tempted by something similar, including smart foot administration, blister prevention, and crucially, what not to carry when the race support allows you to travel lighter. Along the way, Mark announces the lucky winner of £200 worth of Precision Fuel & Hydration, shares why having a good coach or personal trainer to teach you how to lift correctly can be a game-changer for performance, and highlights the importance of supporting your local events to keep the endurance community thriving. Enjoy. https://www.peakperformancewales.com/ https://www.justgiving.com/page/gary-howells-10in10?newPage=true","meta_description":"In today’s episode, Mark is joined by an incredible guest, Gary Howells, fresh off the back of completing the Oman 165, a brutal multi-day ultramarathon s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3957,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-triathlon-brick-session-1037435/episodes/sand-suffering-smiles-gary-howells-on-his-favourite-ultra-yet/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/sand-suffering-smiles-gary-howells-on-his-favourite-ultra-yet.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}