Episode 17

017 - Making a splash

In this episode we finally talk swimming! With lots and lots of listener questions - Matt and Neil are joined by ATAC member Francesco Degl'Innocenti (don't worry - he tells us how to say his surname in the podcast). We talk about swim technique, how much should you swim, how do you get started, how do you become a better swimmer.... and lots more!

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T1 triathlon podcast
An hour of humour in a lifestyle of pain. Join Neil and Matt, age-group ironman racers as they decode the sport for rookies and fuel the passion of seasoned pros

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Matt Warnock

Matt spent his younger years swimming competitively, before applying the same levels of dedication to boozing in his twenties. He now has a decade of experience as a triathlon participant, coach and fanboy. He lives in the Dutch province of Brabant with his extremely patient wife and three sometimes-adorable kids.

Rides: Canyon Speedmax (Tri); Radon Valiant (Road); Radon Skeen (MTB); NS Rag+1 (Gravel)

Currently training for: First 200km marathon MTB race in December
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Neil Smith

At the age of 5 Neil got his first bike. At the age of 13, Neil had his first taste of alcohol... and so it continued until he was around 35, almost every weekend... the drinking alcohol that is 😊 (with a bit of cycling in between). Eventually, he decided enough was enough, stopped partying, trained harder and has been loving triathlon and endurance events since. The highlight being an Ultramarathon in the forest and Challenge Roth full-distance triathlon. He lives in Amsterdam with his girlfriend, son and dog.

Rides: Canyon Aeroad (Road); Kuota Kharma (Road); Canyon Ultimate (Road); Canyon Exceed (MTB); Scott Scale 50 (MTB); Canyon Grizl (Gravel)

Currently training for: Ironman-Europe-Somewhere