The Huubcast Presents - The Business Side Of Triathlon

John Lunt.  A man with so many credentials to his name we are going to bypass an intro and simple say “Uncle Triathlon“. The man who helped shape our sport in so many ways (and uncle sounds younger than grandfather of Triathlon).

In this podcast we talk about John’s career, his early years in Triathlon and how he helped shape our sport.

This is the first part of three.

On the 6th May, Derby veterinary surgeon Laura Massey-Pugh starts her world record attempt to become the first woman to complete 40 full iron-distance triathlons in just 40 days, to celebrate her 40th birthday. That's a massive 5,624 miles across the challenge!

She already holds the world record for cycling around the world on a tandem in just 179 days, and now has her sights set on achieving another epic feat.

Laura is raising vital funds for YMCA Derbyshire and youth charity AYUP, learn more about how you can become part of their incredible Triathlon Project journey here:

https://ymcaderbyshire.org.uk/laura-triathlon-project/

At HUUB we are supporting Laura all the way with the latest tech and equipment to ensure she has every chance of achieving the record. We’re all really excited to be a part of the attempt!

We are hitting the road in this episode of the Huubcast with our latest family member and Swiss sensation, Alanis Siffert! From a high-level background in the pool to crushing a podium finish at Challenge Roth, Alanis’s transition into triathlon since 2022 has been nothing short of meteoric. We’re diving deep into her "hyperactive" shift from competitive swimming to the world of 100-mile trail runs and big-gear sessions, all while exploring how she’s chasing marginal gains with us in the wind tunnel to become the fastest version of herself. Whether she's grinding through winter blocks in China or mastering the mental game of Ironman, Alanis is proving that with the right mindset and the best kit, there are no limits—and we’re just getting started.

In this episode of the HUUB Podcast, Dean Jackson speaks with paratriathlete Ruth Wilson from Yorkshire. Ruth shares her lifelong passion for running, her journey with Parkinson’s, and how triathlon became both a challenge and a lifeline. After early success competing in able-bodied events, a break from the sport, and the loss of her mother, Ruth is now making a determined comeback. With major surgery ahead, she has her sights set firmly on qualifying for the Team GB para-triathlon squad and returning to the start line stronger than ever.

We'd like to introduce you to Rory Kaye — a young man soon to turn 16, who has an ambition. An ambition to do something many could only ever dream about, never mind prepare for at such a young age.

Rory is truly dedicated and focused, aiming to win a big swim — the Channel Swim. Twenty-one miles of current-challenging effort that could see him finish in 10 hours or take 20-plus. This isn't a challenge for the faint-hearted.

The rules for Channel swimming dictate you need to be 16 years old on the day of your attempt. Rory will be celebrating his 16th birthday on the day of his. He's determined to complete this swim, and with a legacy of great swims behind him here at HUUB, we have no doubt this is something he will achieve.

How do we help him? Well, like many of us in the past who’ve had crazy ideas, we’ve learned never to say “you can’t.” This happened once before with a certain Ross Edgley, who insisted he could swim around the British Isles. We doubted him — foolishly…

So, not wanting to make the same mistake again, we're going to support Rory with goggles, swim equipment, changing robes — anything that he and his support team need for this most exciting challenge. We are also exceptionally proud to be supporting Rory, who openly addresses his challenges with neurodiversity — specifically dyspraxia — and the hurdles that presents him. But with his dogged determination, we know nothing will hold him back.

For Rory, the day is looming closer, and we are excited to meet him. We hope everyone who listens to this podcast will be truly inspired by Rory and his incredible challenge.

Below, we present a podcast with Rory, his dad, and his amazing swim coach Nikki.