The Greg Bennett Show

Today, we're diving into the New Year with a very special guest, someone who's no stranger to the show – a high-performance mental coach with a unique insight into the power of the mind. The last time he was here, we explored the depths of mental training and its profound impact. Today, we're taking it to the next level, perfect for setting the tone for a powerful new year.

Greg welcomes everyone to a special Christmas episode, inviting listeners to join him in reflection and anticipation of the year ahead. Setting the Tone: Greg expresses his joy at joining listeners wherever they are, sharing in the festive spirit. Recap of 2023 and Special Guests Year in Review: Greg highlights memorable guests from 2023, sharing insights and stories they brought to the show. Personal Connection: Greg reflects on the impact of various guests, mentioning key learnings and memorable quotes like Devan Kline’s “Execute over Epiphany,” and insights from other guests on resilience, confidence, and living with purpose.

 Today's guest is a force to be reckoned with in the world of triathlon.  From her roots in surf lifesaving to becoming a standout star in the ITU World Triathlon Series and Super League Triathlon, her journey is a testament to talent, hard work, and perseverance.  She’s had some incredible highs and some tough lows in the sport, but she keeps showing up with intent. Consistently in the top 5 in any race she competes in, and on the World Rankings at the end of each year, she is a household name in the Triathlon Community. So, it's my absolute pleasure to welcome to the Greg Bennett show, the incredibly talented and inspiring, Taylor Spivey.

Jan Van Berkel is a powerhouse in the world of triathlon. With an incredible journey that has seen him transition from the intensity of Olympic dreams to dominating the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 circuits, his story is one of persistence, passion, and triumph.  From the heartbreak of narrowly missing Olympic qualification to scaling the heights of IRONMAN Switzerland, winning the event four times, he's a testament to what endurance, both physical and mental, can achieve. He embodies the mantra of the show - “Success comes to those who endure one moment longer!”

Today's guest is a man who knows a thing or two about stepping up to the plate in more ways than one. He's gone from hitting home runs to creating life-changing experiences, trading the baseball diamond for the hustle of the entrepreneurial business world.  Alongside his wife and business partner, Morgan, he's crafted not just a brand, but a community stronghold with Burn Boot Camp. Starting from scratch, they've built an empire that pushes people to become the best versions of themselves, every single day.  From professional baseball to powerhouse business, he embodies what it means to pivot with purpose and passion. 

Simon Lessing truly is a Triathlon Legend. Before we had Gomez, Frodeno, or the Brownlee Brothers, we had this man. If you ever debate who is the greatest of all time Triathlete, his name must be in the conversation.   Hailing from the shores of Cape Town, racing for Britain, and dominating the European and world circuits, his legacy is so remarkable that it has inspired a generation of triathletes. With five ITU World Championship titles, Nice long distance, a string of Ironman 70.3 victories, and a record-breaking performance at Ironman Lake Placid, wins at big nondrafting classics at Chicago and Alcatraz, and his domination of the French Iron Tour, his excellence in the sport is unquestioned. Beyond the race courses, his influence continues to shape the future of triathlon through his coaching endeavors. He was appointed an MBE in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to triathlon. When I look back at my career as an athlete, few have had this man's impact and sheer dominance.

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Dan Lorang is one of the all-time greatest performance coaches in the world. His results speak for themselves. Both with the Men and women Kona Ironman World Champions, Grand Tour Cycling Champions, and the list goes on.  He’s a familiar voice to the show, having shared his insights with us back 2 years ago on,  September 21st, 2021, and even before that on August 3rd, 2020. If you missed those, you really need to go back and have a listen. His episodes are some of the most downloaded and most requested of the 200+ I’ve recorded.  He’s the Head of Performance for the Bora-Hansgrohe Cycling team and the strategic genius behind the world's greatest triathletes. Under his guidance, athletes have reached pinnacle moments in their careers - we're talking about Jai Hindley, the Aussie who won the Giro d’Italia in 2022, Kona Ironman world champion, Anne Haug, who has dominated the rankings as the World's number one female triathlete for two years running, the incredible Lucy Charles-Barclay, who just shattered records at the Kona Ironman World Championships, and of course, the legend himself, 3 time Kona Ironman world champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Jan Frodeno, whose list of accomplishments could fill an entire podcast episode.   Greg Bennett https://www.bennettendurance.com/ Find Greg on social media: Twitter (X)- The Greg Bennett Show Instagram- The Greg Bennett Show   Dan Lorang Find Dan on social media: Twitter (X)- Dan Lorang Instagram- Dan Lorang

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright... Today's guest is a regular on the show. He’s one of the worlds leading sports physiologists and coaches. Normally we are either discussing his work on Heart Rate Variability, Heat acclimatisation. Low-carb fueling, or his athletes winning major events including Olympic Gold medals, the Americas Cup or Kona Ironman World Title.  And Sure, we will touch on all the above. But the main reason I have this man on the show today is to celebrate his extraordinary performance at Ironman California, where he smashed the 8-hour mark with a jaw-dropping 7.56-hour - dominating the age-group competition. And wow, has he stirred up some conversations around the Triathlon world. On top of all of that he’s the brain behind EndureIQ, where he turns science into actionable training plans, and let’s be honest, the triathlon world perks up whenever he has something to say.  He’s one of my all time favorites I’ve had the pleasure of having on the show.   Greg Bennett https://www.bennettendurance.com/ Find Greg on social media: Twitter (X)- The Greg Bennett Show Instagram- The Greg Bennett Show   Dr. Dan Plews https://www.endureiq.com/ Find Dan on social media: Twitter (X)- Dr. Dan Plews Instagram- Dr. Dan Plews

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Lucy Charles-Barclay needs little introduction. From four second-place finishes to a wire-to-wire win and with a shattering 8hr .24min course record at the Kona Ironman World Championships, her journey has been nothing short of legendary. Her resilience, grit, and sheer force of will have propelled her to the pinnacle of the sport. She won the Ironman 70.3 World Championships 2 years ago in one of the most impressive performances I’ve ever seen, then the World Triathlon Long Distance World Championships last year, and now, the final jewel to her triathlon crown: in what I believe to be one of the most outstanding performances ever in our sports history, the Kona Ironman World Championship.    Greg Bennett https://www.bennettendurance.com/ Find Greg on social media: Twitter (X)- The Greg Bennett Show Instagram- The Greg Bennett Show   Lucy Charles-Barclay https://www.lucycharles.com/ Find Lucy on social media: Twitter (X)- Lucy Charles-Barclay Instagram- Lucy Charles-Barclay

Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856   Alright, today's guest is a legend in the world of Triathlon.. An Australian prodigy who made waves early in her career, clinching silver at the Junior World Championships in both 2007 and 2008. And then she struck gold at the junior world champs in Budapest in 2010 and went on to win her first ITU World Cup the following year. For the past decade, she's been a fixture at the pointy end of the sport, taking home titles like the World Triathlon Grand Final in 2018 right on home turf on the Gold Coast. She's a dual Olympian, representing Australia in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and she's won the holy grail of Australian Triathlon, The Noosa Multi-sport festival Triathlon 9 times… going for 10 in a couple of weeks. Two years ago, she pivoted to middle-distance and crushed it. Out of five PTO Championships she’s won 3 and finished 2nd twice. Add to that she’s won or been on the podium nearly every race she’s started the past two years. An incredible transition up in distance.  She’s been sitting at world number one for most of the year. Just this week, she slid to the second spot, but let's be honest, when you're at that altitude, it's all the same.  Off the track, she's no less remarkable. Recently married to Josh Amberger, another incredible triathlete who was just on the show a few weeks back, they are the power couple redefining relationship goals in the world of triathlon.   Greg Bennett https://www.bennettendurance.com/ Find Greg on social media: Twitter (X)- The Greg Bennett Show Instagram- The Greg Bennett Show   Ashleigh Gentle Find Ashleigh on social media: Twitter (X)- Ashleigh Gentle Instagram- Ashleigh Gentle