In the first of our holiday shows we have an interview that we did with Mike Plant.

Mike has passed away since doing this interview so this is a treasured interview.

Here’s what we wrote about Mike when he was on the show:

Author, photographer, journalist, freelance writer and entrepreneur, Mike Plant has been involved in competitive sports, sports journalism, marketing and event production, for more than 40 years. Mike was an early leader in the sport of triathlon, where as a journalist, photographer, media consultant and publisher he helped introduce the fledgling sport to a generation of mainstream journalists.  Triathletemagazine in 1986 called him the “Dean of Triathlon Writers,” a modest accolade considering the number of triathlon there were at the time, but it was, if nothing else, indicative of his influence in the sport.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Interview: We have Gordo back on the show. He covers 5 key aspects of his comeback. 

Coaches Corner: John looks back on an article he wrote 20 years ago to see if it still holds up.

Age Grouper of the Week: Matt Facey sent through Regan Hollioake.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Discussion of the Week: In 10 years from now what will be the 3 triathlon related things that will be remembered from 2023? Comment here

Pro’s of the Week: We look at Anne Reischmann.

High 5: Bevan goes through an 8 step mental prep process to use in your training.

Coaches Corner: John does a section on winter training challenges.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Discussion of the Week: What triathlon product/experience would you like for Christmas? Comment here

Interview: We interview Jeff Fajfar about being a guide for autistic athlete Kennet Lefkovic, who finished Ironman Florida. Here’s the website Jeff mentioned in the interview:

High 5: John does a High 5 on the observations he had from his Oxman race.

News: Results and coming up races, John’s short course update.

Discussion of the Week: If cost wasn’t a big issue how many times would you race in a season and what distances would you do? Comment here

Website of the Week: We look at the awesome online magazine called TQ, you can get it here: www.qt.kiwi

Interview: This week we get Luke McKenzie on the show. He talks about moving on from being a Pro, starting his business, and the state of play within the current pro world. You can get Luke’s gear here: www.wynrepublic.com