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Podcast: Simon Ward, Be Battle Ready - The podcast for strength, resilience, and longevity
Episode: Starting Strong: Building an Ironman training plan after a few years away * Bethany Ward
Description: This week, Iām thrilled to welcome a very special guest . . my wife, Bethany Ward! Beth is training for Ironman Austria 2025, and her last long-distance was back in 2019. We thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share how I approach creating a training plan for a new athlete.
In this episode, we cover:
Structuring a training plan after years of focusing on other events
How to find the training volume sweet spot for balance and success
The high-performance habits of sleep, nutrition, and stress management that form the foundation of consistent training
Key steps Beth ca...