Miles From Ordinary Podcast

Jess and Bex return with an honest conversation spanning pregnancy, ultra-running, triathlon, and the realities of endurance sport.Bex shares the behind-the-scenes story of crewing Lucy Gossage’s 238-mile Pennine Way FKT attempt, including the last-minute logistics, sleep deprivation, pacing, fueling, route strategy, and the team effort required to support an athlete through two nights of relentless running. They explore how Lucy recovered from an early calf injury, switched from a self-supported to a supported attempt, and continued through pain, swelling, and exhaustion to break the record.The episode also covers the realities of late pregnancy, disrupted sleep, and preparing for life with a second baby. Jess and Bex answer listener questions about cold-water preparation, rebuilding confidence after a difficult race, recurring calf problems, mobility, strength training, and finding your motivation again.They also discuss the latest triathlon news, including 70.3 Worlds, Kona, race predictions, and the debate around Joe Skipper and anti-doping administration. With practical advice, strong opinions, and plenty of humour, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to keep showing up in endurance sport.

T
he Tri Project links
Website - https://thetriproject.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.triproject/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The.triproject

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Why do we put ourselves through this?

Joseph Yee joins us for a fascinating conversation about his love-hate relationship with endurance sport, the all-or-nothing mentality that can see him push himself to the absolute limits of human endurance, and the days when he struggles to motivate himself to do anything at all.

We start with his most recent Pan Celtic Challenge a brutal 2,200km ride with 24,000m of elevation, completed over five days with just nine hours of sleep. Joseph takes us inside what it actually feels like to push your body that far, including the hallucinations, sleeping in flower beds and the increasingly blurred line between determination and madness.

But the conversation goes much further than one epic challenge.
Joseph talks openly about his impulsive approach to training and racing, his tendency to go all in when something grabs his attention, and why the same person capable of extraordinary endurance can sometimes find it incredibly difficult to get out the door for a training session.

We also go back to his childhood and discover how he started triathlon at just seven years old through his dad's involvement in the local triathlon club. Despite admitting he didn't particularly enjoy it, he somehow just kept turning up, a theme that has followed him throughout his relationship with endurance sport.

Finally, we look ahead. What's next for someone who seems drawn towards increasingly ridiculous challenges? And what might the ultimate test of human endurance look like?

A conversation about endurance, motivation, identity, obsession and the strange things that make us want to keep going when every rational part of us is telling us to stop.

Joseph Yee links
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@JosephYeee
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joseph.yee_/?hl=en

The Tri Project links
Website - https://thetriproject.com/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.triproject/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The.triproject

Miles from Ordinary links
Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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The Tri Project: building a triathlon community for every level
Jess, Bex, and Sam introduce The Tri Project and explain why they built it around community, support, and making triathlon less intimidating for newcomers. They also walk through the platform features, the research behind it, and how it aims to help athletes at every stage, from first swim lessons to race-day prep.

In this episode, the trio discuss how the idea started from Sam’s own Ironman journey, why training with friends often becomes the best part of endurance sport, and how the project was shaped by looking at what already exists in the market. They also talk about launch plans, member perks, and the kinds of events and challenges they want to create next

Miles from Ordinary links
Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
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Is social media making us better athletes — or making us feel like we're never doing enough?

This week we're diving into the influence of social media on athletes, and we've handed the conversation over to you. Listeners have written in with a huge breadth of opinions: from those who barely notice its influence, to those who find it motivating and inspiring, and others who feel the comparison, pressure and constant stream of achievement can have a much more negative effect.

We chat about why social media can be such a brilliant part of the sporting community while also exploring the potential downsides of always seeing other people's training, racing, results and seemingly perfect lives.

Plus, there are plenty of life updates along the way — Jess's house move, Bex's weekend in the Peaks and all the other things keeping us busy away from triathlon.
A conversation about comparison, motivation, perspective and finding your own version of enough.

And, as always, we'd love to hear your thoughts: how does social media affect you as an athlete?
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Olympic Bronze medalist, Sam Dickinson is this weeks guest.

In this episode Sam explains the surprising effect of sodium on race performance and how tailored heat prep — including passive sauna sessions and hot baths — can support endurance. You’ll hear how he uses simple weigh-ins and sweat measurements to track his response, making heat adaptation practical for any athlete.He also talks about recovering from a stress fracture, showing the importance of smart injury management, shoe choice, and returning well. We also look at the wider future of professional triathlon, from race formats to selection policies, and how the sport is changing. This episode shows that less can be more when it’s backed by smart, data-led preparation.

Miles from Ordinary links
Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast
Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb
Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/
Sam's Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/samdickotri/?hl=en
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