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Hosted by Rob Hardstone · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 20 episodes
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Join The Unlikely Triathlete with host Rob Hardstone & Matt Davies for an entertaining and humorous, yet brutally honest celebration of the grit of the "unlikely triathlete" and everyday athletes defying the odds. From weekend warriors to those overcoming physical challenges, we share inspiring stories of triumph in triathlon and beyond. Featuring athletes, celebrities, and extraordinary individuals who’ve conquered the impossible, this podcast fuels your drive to tackle events like Ironman. Supporting the Green Mamba Tri coaching business and a sportswear line crafted for everyday athletes, we’re here to empower your journey. Whether you’re hesitant about your first race or seeking motivation, tune in for heartfelt conversations and practical tips. New episodes every week! Subscribe now and find the spark to cross your finish line!
Rob Hardstone hosts The Unlikely Triathlete, a health show with 20 episodes published.
In this episode of The Unlikely Athlete, co-hosts Rob and Matt sit down with Nick Klingensmith, a guest whose story defines what it truly means to be an "unlikely athlete". Nick's life has been a relentless test of resil
Hey there sports lovers, in this episode of The Unlikely Athlete, host Rob and co-host Matt welcome back two very special guests: Rob’s oldest daughter, Michaela, and her chiropractic student classmate, Celeste. After ta
Hey There Sports Lovers, In this deeply moving and inspirational episode of The Unlikely Athlete, co-hosts Coach Rob and Coach Matt sit down with Megan Boxall, an extraordinary individual whose story will completely resh
In this episode of The Unlikely Triathlete, co-hosts Coach Rob and Coach Matt take a nostalgic look back through their personal racing histories. Leaving behind the formal coaching guidelines for a moment, they share the
In this episode, Rob and Matt sit down with the incredible Christine Grosart for a completely unfiltered conversation about reinvention, grit, and endurance. Christine’s path to triathlon is anything but conventional. Go
Today, Rob & Matt are joined by Janine East, a "classic South African" whose inspiring journey proves that ordinary people can do extraordinary things. In just nine months, Janine went from never having run before to tak
In this episode, Rob and Matt dive deep into the most feared and misunderstood discipline of triathlon: the swim. Based on listener data and coaching experience, swimming—specifically in open water—consistently generates
In this milestone episode, Rob welcomes Matt Davies back to the show—this time as a permanent co-host. Matt shares his transformation from a "fat banker" to a full-time endurance coach, explaining how finishing his first
Hey there sports lovers, on todays episode of The Unlikely Triathlete Rob hosts a "family affair" featuring his oldest daughter, Michaela Hardstone, and her best friend and fellow chiropractic student, Celeste. Moving aw
Hey there sports lovers, In this emotional and inspirational episode, Rob Hardstone sits down with his sister, Brenda, to discuss her successful completion of an Ironman 70.3 in Busselton. Brendar’s journey is the defini
Hey there sports lovers, In this episode Rob sits down with Stephan Weyers, a former sports lawyer and corporate executive who transitioned into a high-performance triathlon coach. Stephan shares his "unlikely" journey f
Hey there sports lovers. In this episode of The Unlikely Triathlete, Rob sits down with Jake Bird, a marketing consultant and fitness enthusiast who has recently taken the social media world by storm with his transparent
Hey there sports lovers, on todays episode of The Unlikely Triathlete Rob sits down with Stuart Walker, the founder and event director of World of Triathlon Life. Stuart shares his remarkable transformation from being "n
Hey there sports lovers, on todays episode Rob sits down with a true heavy-hitter in the multisport world: two-time Xterra World Champion and professional triathlete, Bradley Weiss. The conversation explores Bradley's tr
Hey there sports lovers, in todays episode Rob sits down with Brenda Goulter, an "unlikely triathlete" from Perth, Australia. Brenda shares her incredible journey from being a 50-year-old inspired by a friend's Ironman t
In this episode, Coach Robb sits down with Stuart Wade, a high-performance mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, lifelong martial artist, and four-time world champion. Stuart shares the pivotal childhood moment that sh
Welcome sports lovers, Today we talk to Paul Bradford about his incredible journey from a childhood spent in the world of bodybuilding to becoming an Ironman World Championship competitor in Kona, Hawaii. Paul shares the
In this opening episode, Rob introduces the vision behind The Unlikely Triathletes — a podcast celebrating ordinary people who achieve extraordinary things. He shares his life journey: growing up in tough conditions in D
Welcome sports lovers to this episode of The Unlikely Triathlete! Today we sit down with Mel, one of my athletes and a former NHS physician associate whose career path has taken more twists than a hilly bike course. From
Welcome sports lovers to this episode of The Unlikely Triathlete! Today we sit down with Matt, a former “fat banker” who transformed his entire life, became an Ironman, and now coaches athletes around the world through t
Matt Davies
Head Coach · East Kilbride Pirates
1 appearance on this show
Stuart Wade
high-performance mindset coach, clinical hypnotherapist, lifelong martial artist, four-time world champion
1 appearance on this show
Stephan Weyers
Wingman
1 appearance on this show
Stuart Walker
World of Triathlon Life
1 appearance on this show
Matt
TriDot
1 appearance on this show
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