Miles From Ordinary Podcast
Episodes
Getting Ready for Race Season: Tips and Questions from Listeners, Plus Miserable Updates.
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most triathletes overlook a crucial element that can shave minutes off their race time — mastering transition skills. Jess Learmonth and Bex Milnes ...
Jess's Birthday bash, tales from Ironman Texas and listener questions
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we discuss how Jess spent her 38th Birthday bashing her way through the peak district. We then share some thoughts on some of th...
From Basic Airbnb to Stormy Adventure: Our Wild Weekend with Dave..and Jon.
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most people assume supporting an athlete is all about logistics and sacrifice—but John’s hilarious honesty about his journey, the chaos of family ...
Easters approaching.....Eggs on ice and eggs in the oven
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Bex catch up on all things eggs related! We catch up with Jess and discuss the recent news of her pregnancy. She shares how s...
Unlocking Menopause Mysteries with Dr. Bella Smith: Insights for Every Woman
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most women, especially endurance athletes, struggle to distinguish between perimenopause symptoms and training fatigue — until now. Dr. Bella Smith ...
Trish Patterson | First person EVER to hold the FKT for Winter Dragons Back
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a world record holder — Trish Patterson.In December 2025, Trish set the FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the Win...
Ruthless Ambition or Resilient Spirit- Vinted Scam, Lily Allen and More.
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode challenges the myth that being “ruthless” is the only way to succeed, prompting you to reflect on the balance between drive, compassi...
Dame Flora Duffy | A Name That’s Earned More Than BA Upgrades
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we catch up with Flora Duffy. We talk about the significance of becoming a Dame and the achievements that led to her appointment as a ...
Catching Up with Jess and Bex: Manchester Velodrome, Scottish Park run and Listeners Questions Part 2
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the secrets to maintaining motivation and optimising your training, no matter how long you've been in the sport. If you've ever felt your fire ...
Life admin, valentines & the best listeners questions yet!
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess and Bex update on whats happened over the last week. They discuss everything from the state of public transport in the UK to how ...
Catching Up with Jess and Bex: Olympic Memories and Everyday Adventures
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Bex as they catch up on life, training, and the unexpected twists of elite sports. From managing Achilles' niggles with isometrics to na...
Matt Croyle: All you need to know about S&C in triathlon
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with lead S&C coach for British Triathlon, Matt Croyle. Matt works across both the Olympic and Paralympic program based in...
Samla 100 Debrief and Tales of Overcoming Adversity.
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Miles from Ordinary," hosts Jessica Learmonth and Bex Milnes dive into the unexpected challenges and triumphs of a recent multi-sp...
Jess's cafe stop order, the unexpected niggle from Bex's race and your listener questions
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess reveals the location and format of her mystery January race and shares how the prep is going. Bex updates on how she's doing a we...
THE SPINE CHALLENGER race debrief...the wanderer returns! (Part 2 of 2)
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Bex as they dive into the exhilarating and grueling experience of ultra-running. In this episode, Bex recounts the highs and lows of tac...
THE SPINE race debrief...the wanderer returns!
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Miles as they dive into the exhilarating and grueling experience of ultra-running. In this episode, they recount the highs and lows of t...
2026 We're back and we've got big plans!
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks off Bex and Jess are back. In the episode we discuss what we got up to over the xmas break and what Jess found in her loft. We chat ...
Joanne Murphy | More Than the Finish Line: The Voice That Brings Ironman to Life
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re joined by Ironman race announcer Joanne Murphy. Joanne is an endurance sports presenter, race announcer and podcast host, rec...
T100 Reflections, Bex's Dog Tale, And Great Listening Skills From Bex.
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Bex as they dive into the thrilling T100 grand finale in Qatar, sharing Jess's personal race reflections and the challenges faced on the...
Injury updates, Jess's key bike sessions and tackling women's health
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Jess shares how her prep is going in the final stages of the race to Qatar. Bex shares her injury updates and how she's having to modi...
Bex's Ultra Tales and Your Burning Questions Answered..Well Some!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bex and Jess dive into listeners' questions while sharing Bex's recent ultra marathon experiences. They discuss the challenges of run...
T100 Dubai debrief
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we pick up where we left off as Jess shares her travel stories from Marbella to Dubai. She then talks us through the pre race bu...
World 70.3 Womens race debrief with guest host Georgia Taylor Brown
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we debrief the Women's 70.3 world Championships in Marbella from the perspective of both Jess and Georgia. We go through all the pre r...
"Mind Over Matter: Navigating Race Day Anxiety"
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jess and Bex as they dive into the world of pre-race nerves and the mental strategies athletes use to overcome them. From personal anecdotes to p...
Losing fitness. How to cope!
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With it being that time of year where lots of people are on end of season breaks, ill or injured, we sit down to discuss the conflicting reality of lo...
Triathlon Tales with Sophie Coldwell: Balancing Life, Training, and Motherhood
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Jess and Bex as they sit down with elite triathlete Sophie Coldwell to explore the dynamic world of triathlon. In this episode, Sophie shar...
George Robinson | Performance nutritionist answering your listeners questions
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Bex and Jess sit down with performance nutritionist George Robinson — back for his second appearance on the show (the only guest to...
From Novice to Ironman: Embracing the Challenge!
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Bex and Jess as they dive into the inspiring journey of training for an Ironman in just four months. Discover the challenges, camaraderie, and pe...
T100 Spain Debrief- Mastering Hydration, Nutrition and Heat!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Jess Learmonth and Bex Milnes as they delve into the intricacies of heat preparation and adaptation strategies for athletes. Dis...
Raving runs, T100 prep and discussing all things coaching
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks podcast we share a brief update on what we've both been up to. Bex shares her experiences of trialling out new kit and toe socks ahead o...
Matt Botrill | Leadville 100 recap, journey through sport & what the future of the sport looks like
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by the incredible Matt Botrill. Matt starts by sharing his recent experiences of Leadville 100 gravel race in the US. We...
Balancing Act: Triathlons, Toddler Travels, Jess's Moaning and listeners questions.
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges faced by triathletes who travel with toddlers. From managing nap schedules to packing the right ge...
Russ Barber | Swimmers vs Triathletes, ultimate technique tips and the sessions you need to be doing!
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode we chat with swim coach extraordinaire Russ Barber. Russ is a world class swimming coach who has coached multiple athletes to olymp...
Sophia Green: Navigating Triathlon Challenges with MALS
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of professional triathlete Sophia Green, who has faced the challenges of a rare medical condition ...
T100 London debrief & it seems the way to get over a race is to enter another one!
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We start this episode unpicking Jess's T100 London race. She shares the drama of he race and how it unfolded. We discuss notable performances from som...
Injuries, Drug testers, and Navigating Challenging times.
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into some of the most unexpected moments in the world of training and racing. We share personal stories about dealing with in...
The holy grail of endurance sport..... recovery! What should you do?
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we tackle the subject of recovery when it comes to training and racing. We share are own personal experiences of what recovery methods...
Georgia Taylor Brown | Training with Jess, how she's spending a 'gap year' and LA 2028
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode we are joined by multiple Olympic gold medalist Georgia Taylor Brown. We reminisce about times where Jess and Georgia were training ...
Love it or loathe it we discuss it!
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we get stuck into the things we love and things we loathe when it comes to all things training, racing and everything in-between. We h...
Training through pregnancy with Age group triathlete Jo Wright
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we interview multiple age group medalist Jo Wright. Jo has had a phenomenal age group career always featuring at the pointy end ...
Marathon long haul travel, marathons in sweltering British heat and top tips on managing training intensity
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we being by discussing how Jess is settling back into life in the UK and Bex chats through her marathon experience with Jon in t...
Podium in Vancouver, Bex's near racing disaster and the best listener life hacks!
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we get stuck in by discussing Jess's 3rd place finish at Vancouver T100. We talk about the training she did between San Francisco T100...
Escaping Alcatraz, travel nightmares and the one thing every hotel should be judged on
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode we begin by hearing Jess's racing reflections from her 7th place finish at T100 San Fran. We discuss the behind the scenes logis...
Cameron Main | Moving on from short course racing | Progressing from an 8min 30sec 400m swimmer | The power of number 4
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On todays episode we are joined by the amazing Cameron Main. We chat in-depth about Camerons decision to move from short course racing to long course ...
Motivational stories, voice notes and that one song that 'breaks the chain'
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin by addressing why we nearly didn't make it to episode 2 and what is Jess's go to carpool Karaoke song. Bex shares an exciting...
Welcoming new co-host, Jess Learmonth!
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 2..... We are back! In this episode we welcome Yorkshires finest.... Jess Learmonth to the pod! We settle Jess's nerves on becoming the new co-...
Episode 7| Eradicating poo Tuesdays!
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are joined by Performance nutritionist George Robinson. We delve deep into the issues of gastric distress when running and look at ...
Episode 6 | Lucy Gossage, 2025 Montane Spine Winner with Bonus content from everyone's favourite.... Tim!
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode are super excited to welcome our first guest onto the podcast! Non other than the winner of the 2025 Montane Spine race, the vicar at ...
Episode 5| World 70.3 debrief, honeymoon disaster & life update
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our time over Xmas and what will be the key to unlocking Nikki's swimming in 2025!Fr...
Episode 4| Dealing with injuries, mudbaths in Taupo and tips on training through a bad day
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Trail running in the dark, bike routes that don't quite go ...
Episode 3| Crazy travel to the IRONMAN World 70.3 Champs in Taupo & How to build your own training plan following these simple steps
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. Gym mishaps, cycling the length of NZ, training made better...
Episode 2 | Triathlon mishaps, Nikki's racing mindset and how long is long enough?
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we begin by sharing some epic training tails from our brilliant listeners. First triathlon errors, dicky tummies, wetsuit malfunctions...
Episode 1 | Here we go!
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On our very first episode we dive right in! We both share out training tales form the week. Nikki then shares some insights from her Oura ring in rela...
Miles From Ordinary Podcast
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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