Miles From Ordinary Podcast

About Miles From Ordinary Podcast

Miles from Ordinary Podcast, hosted by Bex Milnes and Jess Learmonth. Bex is an Endurance Coach, specialising in all things triathlon. Bex has coached cross the breadth of the sport working with ITU, Paralympic and Commonwealth games medalists. Bex now coaches Pro Triathletes and AG athletes over the 70.3 and Ironman distances. Jess is a professional triathlete having competed in the 2020 Olympic games, winning gold in the Mixed team relay. More recently she has moved to long course triathlon and can be frequently seen tearing up the rule book and impacting the race dynamic in T100 racing. This podcast is aimed to engage with the sporting community, involving ‘weekly topics’ and ‘coaches corner’ where listeners can send in their stories, experiences and questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Jess Learmonth & Bex Milnes

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Nov 2024

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

72 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   The Triathlete’s Guide to Doing Absolutely Nothing

   The season is over. The races are done. The training plan has disappeared… so what exactly are we supposed to do now?! This week, Jess and Bex are talking all things end-of-season breaks. What they actually look like, what we love about them, and the bits that can be surprisingly difficult. From eating everything in sight and rediscovering your social life, to the guilt of not training, worrying about losing fitness and wondering who you are when you don't have a race to train for, we dive into the very different ways athletes approach their time off. We also share some of your listener experiences including the people who genuinely embrace doing absolutely nothing, those who can't resist picking up another sport, and the ones who say they're taking two weeks off… before sneaking out for an "easy" run four days later. Because sometimes the hardest part of training is knowing when to stop. The Tri Project links Website - https://thetriproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.triproject/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The.triproject Miles from Ordinary links Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/ Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Viral sport stories, pregnancy updates, and the psychology of injury.

   Jess and Bex cover a bit of everything in this episode, from Lanzarote training conditions and Jess’s latest pregnancy update to a wide-ranging discussion on viral sports controversies and what injuries really mean. The main thread is a thoughtful conversation about how much control athletes actually have over injury, and how the mental side of rehab can be just as important as the physical side. Bex is in Lanzarote with athlete Kate Curran, training at Club La Santa ahead of Kona-style conditions. They discuss the heat, wind, rolling hills, and the value of training alongside other people, including Jess’s first test ride on the Tri-Project virtual riding platform. Jess shares an update on her pregnancy after a stretch and sweep, explaining that she was 2 centimetres dilated but still managed a 40-minute run the same day. From there, the conversation moves through a series of sports stories and controversies, including a Hyrox athlete who continued after soiling herself, the Putney pusher incident, the backlash around a Sydney Sweeney betting advert, and Raheem Sterling’s laughing gas case.They also reflect on performances at the 70.3 World Championships, including strong results from Georgia Taylor-Brown and Sam Dickinson, before turning to the episode’s main topic: injury. Inspired by Mark Matthews’ discussion of training load, recovery, nutrition, and responsibility, Jess and Bex explore where the blame for injuries should sit and how athletes can learn from them.The conversation looks at the difference between a niggle and an injury, using practical examples from Bex’s recent adductor and knee problems. They discuss when pain requires a change in training, the risks of ignoring worsening symptoms, and why athletes can sometimes understand their own bodies better than the experts treating them. Finally, they explore the psychological impact of injury, including fear of re-injury, loss of confidence, Googling symptoms, and rebuilding trust in medical staff. They also talk honestly about how being unable to train can affect mood, identity, and relationships, and whether becoming grumpy and antisocial while injured is simply normal athlete behaviour or a sign of a more difficult relationship with exercise. The Tri Project links Website - https://thetriproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.triproject/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The.triproject Miles from Ordinary links Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/ Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   12 Sept 2026

   Pregnancy, Sleep Deprivation, and a Pennine Way Record Attempt!

   Jess and Bex return with an honest conversation spanning pregnancy, ultra-running, triathlon, and the realities of endurance sport.Bex shares the behind-the-scenes story of crewing Lucy Gossage’s 238-mile Pennine Way FKT attempt, including the last-minute logistics, sleep deprivation, pacing, fueling, route strategy, and the team effort required to support an athlete through two nights of relentless running. They explore how Lucy recovered from an early calf injury, switched from a self-supported to a supported attempt, and continued through pain, swelling, and exhaustion to break the record.The episode also covers the realities of late pregnancy, disrupted sleep, and preparing for life with a second baby. Jess and Bex answer listener questions about cold-water preparation, rebuilding confidence after a difficult race, recurring calf problems, mobility, strength training, and finding your motivation again.They also discuss the latest triathlon news, including 70.3 Worlds, Kona, race predictions, and the debate around Joe Skipper and anti-doping administration. With practical advice, strong opinions, and plenty of humour, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to keep showing up in endurance sport. T he Tri Project links Website - https://thetriproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.triproject/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@The.triproject Miles from Ordinary links Miles from ordinary Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/Milesfromordinarypodcast Jess's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jesslearmonth/?hl=en-gb Bex's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bexmilnescoaching/ Drop us a voice note here - https://www.speakpipe.com/milesfromordinary Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

67 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

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