Sport & Mental Health On The YouTube (& Podcast)
By IanTriathlete
You'll also get to hear about their personal journeys too!
Join me, Ian, to chat all things Sport and mental health.
Sport & Mental Health On The YouTube (& Podcast)May 10, 2020
Episode 12: Ian meets Chris AKA Dream
Chris AKA Dream tried out for the Washington Redskins with the vision to become a Pro NFL player, an achievement in itself to just get a tryout!
He has since taken up Elite Personal Training & is an Instagram superstar!
If you want some tips on how to stay in shape, and stay physically and mentally healthy, talk to Dream!
...So Dream and I tried to film this episode a number of times and we missed each other, technology failed, we filmed a 15-20 minute episode and it didn't save! It has been a journey... so we have put together a highlights real of the videos we were meant to create which means this episode is just 5 minutes long!
Enjoy and follow our journeys by clicking below:
Chris aka Dream: https://www.instagram.com/itsdreamsworld/
IanTriathlete: https://www.instagram.com/iantriathlete/
TriClub: https://www.triclub.co.uk
For mental health support please follow:
https://www.samaritans.org/ or call 116123 (U.K.)
https://www.talkspace.com (online support)
Episode 11: Ian meets Jon Bailey
Full-Time Worker & Full-Time Athlete, is it possible? Jon Bailey is a Multiple National Senior High Jump Champion for Wales, an aspiring athlete who completed university with a first class honours degree and is now working in a successful post for a high-end firm in Birmingham as a full-time Transport Planner. Jon proves that all things are possible!
Jon I and talk about how to stay physically and mentally well, managing full-time work and being a full-time athlete, community and if you want to get into the sport of high jump please do contact him via instagram @jonbaileyhj.
Mental Health Support:
www.mind.org.uk - for mental health support.
www.samaritans.org - 116 123 - are you struggling? Phone them now.
www.talkspace.com - virtual support for those struggling with their mental health.
Thanks for tuning in, and have a great day!
Ian Triathlete Scarrott
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Episode 10: Ian meets Angus Greenwood
Angus Greenwood is the owner of Yonda. We chat about swimming, triathlon and of course Angus provides some top tips on getting through Covid (this was filmed pre-lakes opening for swimming during lockdown).
Here is what you need to know about Yonda:
"Providing women’s wetsuits, men’s wetsuits, tri suits and accessories that offer the highest in quality and performance – all delivered with exceptional customer service from an enthusiastic team who really know your sport!
Yonda Sports is a young, vibrant company specialising in the design, creation and manufacture of pioneering products for athletes, swimmers and triathletes around the world. As active participants in triathlons ourselves, we understand the importance of the right materials, features, fit and flexibility."
#gofurthergoyonda
Ian
TriClub Owner & Head Coach
www.triclub.co.uk
Episode 9: Ian meets Andy Reed OBE
Andy Reed OBE is a former MP, and current Director of Saje Impact, Sports Think Tank, and he is the Chair of Sport for Development Coalition.
Andy helped to bring the Olympic Games in 2012 to the U.K. alongside a huge partnership of people. He has been heavily involved in local governance, and is an advocate for mental health both in pushing support for elite athletes and those on a local level particularly people who suffer with M.E. This is a cause close to his heart in his family which we discuss in the episode.
Please if you get a moment donate to the missing millions campaign which supports raising awareness and taking action on behalf of those who suffer with M.E. Click Here to do so.
Thanks for tuning in!
P.S. If you are struggling with your mental health or are affected by any of the issues talked about in this episode please contact:
https://www.samaritans.org/ or you can call the Samaritans in the U.K. from 116 123
(Filmed in early May during lockdown).
Episode 7: Ian meets Greg Lemon & Dylan Marx
A serious interview and some banter with Greg Lemon and Dylan Marx on the IanTriathlete YouTube Channel.
For support with mental health here are some resources: USATF recommended: https://www.talkspace.com
UK Charities mentioned: https://www.mind.org.uk & https://www.samaritans.org
Greg runs Milestone Running Shops in San Diego, California, and is a former collegiate sprinter.
Dylan is a 2.17 Marathoner and a Qualifier for the U.S. Olympic Trials
Together they are hilarious. Whilst we enjoy the banter, we also talk about some deep stuff to do with depression, anxiety, coaching and how to pivot effectively in business.
Top Tips are offered from both to stay physically and mentally well!
I have much love for the Milestone stores and runners, visit their website.
A big hats off to Atlanta Track Club too who supported Dylan in his U.S. Olympic Trial Bid where he finished.... you'll have to listen to find out. Also hats off to USAT too for their support: https://www.usatf.org
Enjoy!
TriClub
P.S. click our names to follow us on instagram, and remember to visit www.triclub.co.uk
N.B. This was recorded during May in lockdown.
Episode 8: Ian meets Mike Reilly
Mike and I talk about his Journey in sport, and with IRONMAN. We chat about The Virtual Race Series, and his Top Moments in his IRONMAN career. Funny Moments on race day, the good work IRONMAN FOUNDATION is doing via IRONAID, and his top tips to stay Physically and Mentally well.
To Donate to IRONAID please visit https://www.ironmanfoundation.org
To Donate to the U.K. charities mentioned please go to the MIND and SAMARITANS websites please visit: https://www.mind.org.uk & https://www.samaritans.org
Links from the talk are here:
https://www.ironmanvirtualclub.com/
To follow Ian & Mike visit:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/IronmanVoice, https://www.twitter.com/iantriathlete
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironmanvoice, https://www.instagram.com/iantriathlete
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.reilly.ironman / https://www.facebook.com/triclubuk and https://www.facebook.com/iantriathlete
Join us on the Journey!
Episode 6: Ian meets Yiannis Christodoulou
Yiannis went from the couch to National & European Age Group Aquathlon Champion! We talk about this journey, using heart rate and zones to train, and Yiannis provides top tips on staying physically and mentally well! Tune in! (Recorded early May 2020 during lockdown)
Episode 5: Ian meets Naomi Light
Naomi is pursuing her calling/passion/ her "WHY" as a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Leadership Coach & Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner. In this we hear about Naomi's journey through a breakdown and how exercise formed part of her return to a new version of 'normal' which now sees her as a fitter and healthier person with a much stronger marriage, we also hear how her WHY has formed. What's your WHY? Not sure how to find this... tune in to...! #sport and #mentalhealth on the #youtube #iantriathlete of #triclub meets #naomilight
Recorded in April 2020 during lockdown.
Episode 4: Ian meets Iman Wilkerson
Many businesses are having to adapt and for business owners this means holding true to their values and purpose, but is a big mental challenge to overcome in itself.
Iman talks about her businesses 'The Run Down' and 'Step x Step Run', and provides her top tips on how to stay physically and mentally healthy.
Iman is an innovative and creative CEO who is a keen runner and leads groups for Luluelemon and Milestone Running shop in San Diego, CA. This is well worth a listen, stay tuned!
Recorded via Zoom, 14 April 2020.
Episode 3: Ian meets Jez Cox
Pro Cycling Commentator; Former Elite Cyclist, Duathlete & British Triathlon GBR Elite Team Manager
Jez tells us about the highs and lows of his career in cycling & duathlon, and within the latter how coming second 50 times helped him develop as a person and learn more about himself than the 81 wins. His thoughts on Virtual Racing & gives us his top tips on staying physically and mentally well during this time (this episode was recorded in April during lockdown). PS. when this is all over make sure you do support local events! Jez and I are big advocates of local events!
Episode 2: Ian meets John Feeney
His journey crossing from the Finance Sector into Sports Physiology
Starting university again at 35 as a mature student
Managing our bodies during Covid-19, and
Provides tools to manage our bodies and minds during this time, including positive race psychology, and picturing... tune in to listen to his wisdom!
Episode 1: Ian meets Colin McCourt
Colin, former GB 1500m runner, talks about competing at the highest level, depression and getting back into running based on a bet where he may have just got 17 of his mates names tatoo'd on his body... tune in to find out exactly what happened...!
