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When Hollywood cast trainer Mark Twight needed a UK-based personal trainer for the Justice League Amazons, he turned to PT and former elite triathlete, Helen Mayhew, to whip the female cast members into Amazon warrior shape.

I quizzed the former competitive swimmer on the workouts and training it took to create the strong, kick-ass Amazons you see in the Justice League film.

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She dominated the downhill mountain bike scene for years before switching to riding enduro MTB and carving out an equally successful enduro career. So who better than Tracy Moseley to share tips on tackling descents on a mountain bike?

Between looking after her baby and squeezing in rides, Trek athlete Tracy very kindly took time out to relay her tips on tackling downhill rides on the mountain bike. This one’s for beginners – enjoy!

This weekend I’m off to Mallorca for a week of cycling, hiking and relaxing (lucky me!). Whilst I’m out there, RAD Monika and I are hoping our schedules will align to allow us to meet up for a chat. If this works out, I’ll try and run a quick video Q&A with Monika (or maybe a Facebook/Instagram live), so let me know if you have any questions for her!

In case you haven’t seen my previous interview with Monika, she is riding every stage of the men’s cycling Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España, just hours ahead of the pro teams. The Vuelta is renowned for being an all-out sufferfest – three weeks of riding (3300km) and some of Spain’s hardest climbs, all while enduring Spain’s searing heat.

My plans for Mallorca include significantly less suffering! During my stay, I’m hoping to get some running in and to cycle some of the climbs I did last year, including the ride to the lighthouse (Cap Formentor) – apparently this road is now closed to cars, yey! – and the Coll de Sa Battalia, plus investigate a few new routes. My bike fitness is pretty hopeless right now though, so wish me luck…

Full report to come once I’m back.

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She’s one of the nicest people on the OCR circuit – and she just happens to have won the OCR World Championship three years in a row. Yup, Lindsay Webster is on the blog today, talking through a typical day in her life as a pro obstacle racing athlete.

Plus, don’t miss my five quick-fire questions at the end of Lindsay’s write-up, where she chats about her recent foray into vertical kilometre racing (with a win) and her plans to try her luck in skyrunning. Personally, I’d love to see this happen as Lindsay would be force to be reckoned with on the skyrunning circuit!

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She’s one of the biggest names in a sport where running a full marathon comes after an epic swim and bike, so it’s no surprise that Ironman triathlete, Lucy Charles,‘loves the pain’of pushing herself to the limits . But with three sports to juggle what does her running look like?

Here, the Zwifter and world number two answers five quick-fire questions about her triathlon run training.

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After reading American marathon record holder, Deena Kastor’s memoir, Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory, which reveals how changing her mindset revolutionised her running performance, I knew I had to invite Deena on to Lessons in Badassery to find out more.

In this Q&A, the 45-year-old Olympic bronze medallist and multiple American record holder chats about positivity, gratitude and how adjusting her mindset unlocked the secret to her running success.

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Who better to share her tips for conquering that hill climb and technical descent than inov-8 ambassador and champion fell runner Jasmin Paris? Along with holding the record for the fastest completion of some of the UK’s hardest mountain rounds, such as the Bob Graham and Charlie Ramsay round, the 34-year-old fell runner was also crowned Extreme Skyrunning World Champion in 2016. In other words, she’s tackled some of the steepest ascents and downhills going.

From cadence and pace to trusting your feet on the descent, here are Jasmin’s quick tips for negotiating the ups and downs on your next run.

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What does a typical day look like for Team GB long jumper, Jazmin Sawyers? The Commonwealth Games silver medallist and former Youth Olympics bobsleigh silver medallist (yes, she also competed in the youth bobsleigh team) shares an insight into her busy schedule on the blog today.

Think double training sessions, freezing cold showers and, when she gets the chance, songwriting (the 24-year-old appeared on The Voice in 2017 under will.i.am’s mentorship.)

Thanks, Jazmin!

Ultra-running enthusiast Caoimhe Bamber was on maternity leave from a successful career in law when inspiration stuck and she dreamt up the idea to launch a cool spinning studio in the UK. The result was Digme Fitness.

Fast-forward a few years and Digme Fitness has four branches in Richmond, Oxford, Moorgate and Blackfriars. Here, mum of two Caoimhe, who is an endurance sport nut (she’s an Ironman finisher and has completed the epic Comrades Ultramarathon!) runs through a typical day in her life.

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Kiki Bosch is a Dutch ice freediver who uses the Wim Hof method of cold water tolerance to dive in extreme temperatures. Kiki specialises in ice dives without a wetsuit and (incredibly) has freedived in sub-zero temperatures – including in the Arctic – wearing only a swimsuit.

Here, Kiki explains how the cold water brought her peace after a traumatic event, and how it feels to freedive in extremely low temperatures without a wetsuit. She also shares a fascinating insight into managing her body and its cold water response.

Do not try this at home!