In this episode of The UKTriChat Podcast, Scott is joined by Jayson Langley, strength & conditioning coach, Ironman athlete, and 70.3 World Championship qualifier.

Jayson shares his journey into triathlon, from jumping straight into a full Ironman to progressing through the sport and earning a place at the 70.3 World Championships. We talk through the lessons learned along the way, including early mistakes, injuries, and how his approach to training has evolved over time.

We also dive into:
• Balancing training alongside a full-time job and family life
• The importance of structure and working with a coach
• Why strength and conditioning is often overlooked in triathlon
• How to stay consistent and avoid common training pitfalls
• His current goals, including chasing a sub-3 hour marathon

Jayson also shares his plans for the upcoming season, including middle distance racing, a return to full Ironman distance, and racing abroad.

A great episode for anyone looking to improve their training, stay consistent, and get more out of their performance in triathlon.

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Ironman Worlds, Sub-3 Marathon & S&C | Jayson Langley on Triathlon Performance

What started as a simple frustration, wanting faster race wheels without the £3,000+ price tag, turned into a garage-born idea that now supports professional athletes on the world stage, including Ironman World Championship racing.

Joe shares how CES was built from the ground up, why the brand is named after his wife and daughters, and what it really takes to turn passion into a business in the competitive cycling industry. From hand built craftsmanship and UCI approval to the realities of COVID, Brexit, and the changing bike market, this is an honest look at the highs, lows, and lessons learned along the way.

Scott and Joe also dive into:

 * Aero vs weight, what actually makes you faster
 * Disc wheels, tri-spokes, and handling in crosswinds
 * Why confidence on the bike beats chasing marginal gains
 * Common mistakes age-group triathletes make when upgrading
 * The dream of seeing a British bike brand paired with British wheels

Whether you're an age-grouper chasing your next PB, dreaming of Kona, or just love hearing real stories from inside the sport, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical advice.

This is a story about family, Ironman, and building something meaningful from scratch.

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Web [https://ces-sport.co.uk]

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From the Start Line to the Workshop: The CES Ironman Story

In this episode of UKTriChat, Scott Hill [https://www.instagram.com/ironhill83/]  is joined by Florrie Machen [https://www.instagram.com/re_balancetherapy/], sports massage therapist, aquabike athlete, and Team GB representative.

Florrie shares her extraordinary journey from a life changing horse riding accident that left her with an external fixation frame for two years, to rebuilding her body, her confidence, and her sporting identity. Unable to run, she discovered aquabike, and within a year was competing at the European Championships, representing Great Britain.

We talk about:

 * Life as a sports massage therapist and the importance of maintenance, not just treatment
 * How injury reshaped Florrie’s relationship with movement, recovery, and performance
 * Discovering aquabike and qualifying for Team GB at the European Championships
 * Imposter syndrome, inclusivity in triathlon, and why the sport needs more accessible pathways
 * Balancing high level age group racing with work, wellbeing, and long-term health
 * Gravel riding, community, and why you don’t need expensive gear to belong in endurance sport. 

This is an honest, grounding conversation about adapting when sport doesn’t look the way you expected, and finding new ways to compete, belong, and thrive.

Whether you’re injured, new to triathlon, or questioning where you fit, this episode is a reminder that there’s more than one way to be an athlete.



Florrie Machin on Injury, Aquabike & Representing Team GB

In this episode of UKTriChat, host Scott Hill is joined by Josh and Martin, founders of Shokbox, to explore one of the most stressful parts of triathlon and cycling: travelling with your bike.

Drawing on decades of riding experience and years spent designing bike travel solutions, they discuss how bike travel has evolved, why damage happens in transit, and what really goes on behind the scenes at airports. The conversation covers soft bags vs hard cases, airline handling, inspections, weight limits, and why stress often comes from the parts of the journey athletes don’t think about.

They also share practical advice for first-time bike travellers, common packing mistakes, and why thinking about the entire journey, not just the flight, can dramatically reduce risk and anxiety when travelling to races or training camps.

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Travelling with Your Bike: Reducing Risk, Stress & Damage with Shokbox

In our first episode of the UK TriChat podcast, host Scott Hill speaks with Colin McNeill, founder of Race Skin.

Colin shares the personal journey behind launching Race Skin, how community sits at the heart of triathlon, and what it really takes to design kit that works for everyday athletes. They discuss building trust in the sport, working with clubs and major events, balancing performance with comfort, and offer practical advice for anyone new to triathlon.

An honest conversation about commitment, community, and why triathlon becomes part of who you are.

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Follow Scott on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/triwolfcoach/]

Why Triathlon Is a Lifestyle: Community, Kit, and Commitment with Race Skin

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