#113: From Zero to Ironman World Champs, Triathlete Jake Bird won’t stop until it’s complete!

This week on the Diets Starts Monday podcast we sit down with Leicester (UK) born, Jake Bird. An entrepreneur and part-time athlete tackling the triathlon discipline and he’s already punched his ticket to the 70.3 World Championships.In this episode, we unpack Jake’s triathlon journey, starting with an off-the-cuff entry into Luxembourg 70.3 and the mindset that’s powered his progress ever since.Behind the pod:​ 255km ultra-marathon from London to Paris, 5 weeks after a 70.3, battling a grade 2 tear, shin splints, and knee issues.​We break down his Mossel Bay race, comparing ChatGPT predicted race times vs reality, and look ahead to the road to the World Champs, including his first full Ironman in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.​Injuries, training and why teaming up with Jaime Riddle as coach is a game-changer. Real grit. Real lessons. No shortcuts. Diet Starts Monday.