Spill The Watts

Tom Ramsay
  • 0.0 (0)
  • HEALTH & FITNESS

Inspiring and Insightful conversations with the best riders and coaches in the UK and across the continent. If you like the show, but me a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts

  1. Xan Crees

    01/24/2025

    Xan Crees

    We’ve only gone and bagged ourselves another National Champ! Riding for Team Spectra Racing, Xan Crees just won the Elite Women’s Cyclocross British Championships, and is here to talk to us today about her life and how she got to this position, but also talk us through the race of her life too. In this podcast, we will get to know about: - Xan’s upbringing - What life has been like getting to where she is now - How she balances part time employment with traveling and bike racing - And of course, how the race was won This was such a great conversation, Xan is such a wonderful unique character and it was really nice to hear her insights into all things cross racing. If you want to follow Xan's journey, her IG: https://www.instagram.com/xancrees/ If you'd like to buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    1h 13m
  2. Nick Cooper | The collision that changed my life

    12/21/2024

    Nick Cooper | The collision that changed my life

    *Warning graphic stories* Nick Cooper was a very good cyclist, racing at the top level on the road in the UK and across the continent. This all changed when he was struck by a car (whom the driver was high) sending him flying up in the air and landing on the road with many potentially life changing injuries. (see CCTV footage in link below). In this podcast, we will talk at length about the incident itself, the recovery process involved, to what extent this played its part on his mental health and the friends and family involved, and where he is at with things currently. This podcast did get very deep, emotional, and graphic at times, so please be warned. CCTV footage / story: https://road.cc/content/news/drug-driver-avoids-jail-horrific-cyclist-crash-310681 Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_nickcooper_/ Buy me a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    2h 45m
  3. Tim Ferguson | Shibden Apex RT

    11/28/2024

    Tim Ferguson | Shibden Apex RT

    Tim is the team manager / DS of Shibden Apex RT which is the top ranked women’s junior team in the WORLD. This team has been developing future stars for many years now, with the likes of Cat Ferguson and Imogen Wolff (Previous guests of the pod) both honing in their skills and talents to go on to further pro teams. The work that goes into being a team manager is hugely underrated, and in this podcast we hope to spread some light onto what is involved. We also talk about: How important sponsors are for teams What each of the girls does on a race weekend? How the parents are such key roles for the riders. And what pro teams are actually looking for?

    1h 6m
  4. Weight Loss & Eating Habits | Vicky Walshaw

    11/21/2024

    Weight Loss & Eating Habits | Vicky Walshaw

    Vicky Walshaw is a nutrition consultant supporting ambitious and active individuals. She has a First Class Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences, a Diploma in Personalised Nutrition Practice, and she is a Former Clinical Nurse. In this very detailed nutrition podcast, we will be talking in depth about a lot of commonly asked questions in the Cycling performance circle with regards to weight management, macro nutrient intake, eating around training and racing, and how to balance weight loss with performance goals. This podcast is based around a case study of one of my clients, who asked me some weight loss related questions recently. I am confident the information in this pod will be applicable to many people, at all levels of cycling performance. You can get in touch with Vicky at: https://www.instagram.com/vickywalshawnutrition/ If you like this podcast, please buy me a coffee at: https://buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts?l=en

    1h 13m
  5. Seriously, Stop Training with Covid | Dr Tom Mwambingu

    11/07/2024

    Seriously, Stop Training with Covid | Dr Tom Mwambingu

    Today’s guest is Dr Tom Mwambingu, who is a consultant cardiologist with expertise in sports cardiology, general cardiology, exercise prescription and cardiac imaging. Covid-19 has been around us for many years now. We’ve seen many strains of the virus, and it’s affected many people in lots of different ways. Outside of normal population, we have seen countless athletic population also suffering with short and long term effects from contracting the disease too. These include many pro and amateur cyclists who have had issues post Covid, meaning they have to have months, sometimes years off exercise. From experience, since the virus is now less “in the media” athletes are taking far too relaxed approach to it, and are often training even when they have a firm knowledge they are ill with it, and not considering the long-lasting affects. The reason for this podcast is that I want to voice the risks associated with this and make it more common knowledge of why we still need to take this disease seriously. Training and racing with Covid-19 can not only have short term return to exercise limitations, but it can have long lasting effects to your heart and overall health. In this episode, expect to learn: - What COVID-19 is and how it affects us as athletes? - What is pericarditis and myocarditis? - What are the symptoms of these? - Why we should be concerned as athletes? - What is an appropriate return to exercise protocol? Share far and wide!

    1h 1m
  6. 8 Key Points for Cycling Strength | Peter Gascoigne

    10/28/2024

    8 Key Points for Cycling Strength | Peter Gascoigne

    Peter is a Strength & Conditioning coach, qualified with a Bachelors degree in Sport & Exercise Science and Masters in Strength & Conditioning. Peter has lead the S&C support for all Olympic endurance squads across track, road and mountain bike, playing a vital role in many medal successes. Peter has been the strength and conditioning coach for many pro cyclists in the past and present including Josh Tarling, Josie Knight, and Fred Wright, and had recently set up his own Cycling strength company Pro cycling strength. In this podcast, we will talk through 8 key factors to consider for your strength and conditioning, which will give you the best strength of gains to optimise Cycling Performance. Take notes, and enjoy! -------- You can get in touch with Peter here: Email: ⁠peter@procyclingstrength.com⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.procyclingstrength.com/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pjhgascoigne_coach/⁠

    1h 33m
  7. The hardest hour of my life | The Yorkshire Marathon

    10/22/2024

    The hardest hour of my life | The Yorkshire Marathon

    2 days ago, I completed the 26.2 miles of the Yorkshire Marathon. I set out with a very clear goal in my head of getting a sub-3hour time, and was very public about this. The race did not go to plan, I failed miserably at what I set out to do, and was without a doubt, the hardest race I have ever had to endure for many reasons. I feel much better than I expected to feel since finishing the race mentally, and I have learnt a lot from the whole experience. Come along with me, and let me talk you through it.

    1h 22m
  8. Cat Ferguson | Living The Dream

    10/04/2024

    Cat Ferguson | Living The Dream

    Cat Ferguson is arguably the most talked about female cyclist in the world right now – and for good reason. Only a few weeks ago, Cat did the double, winning both the Worlds TT and the Worlds Road race as a Junior. Not only that, but only a few days ago she just won the Binche Chimay Binche as her second pro win for Movistar and first since becoming junior world champion. Cat has been on this podcast before, back in July last year which was a few weeks before her 2023 Worlds performance. In this podcast, we will learn about her journey in the last 12 months, the disappointment which came in Glasgow, we talk about her signing with Movistar, and what her Worlds results really meant to her this year. In this podcast, we will talk about all things bike racing, nutrition, what life is like for her, what she has changed and how she keeps getting faster.

    1h 1m
See All (116)

About

Inspiring and Insightful conversations with the best riders and coaches in the UK and across the continent. If you like the show, but me a coffee at: www.buymeacoffee.com/spillthewatts

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Ramsay
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    116
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Ramsay
  • Show Website
    Spill The Watts