Swim, Cycle, Run | A Chat With Sam The Ironman

Episode 6 :Part 1 -  The Discussion (0:00)The Ironman Triathlon is renowned for being the most gruelling one day race event in the world. I chat with Sam Hearn, a fellow English tutor who pushed himself to his physical limits  when training and competing in this event. This is Sam's  story.Part 2 - Learn English (14:10)In part two we talk about the language used in the episode and learn how to apply the following words to everyday English conversation;Take one's hat off to (idiom)to give (someone) praise or credit"I have to take my hat off to her, she did a great job"Jump / Dive in at the deep end (phrase)- to put yourself in a new situation without any help or preparation- if you are thrown in at the deep end, someone else has put you in that situation."Don't jump in at the deep end without thinking things through"On the scene (idiom)- someone/something has been an important part of a situation/activity"Pokemon came on the scene in 2003""She was lonely for a long time, but now there's a new boyfriend on the scene"To dabble (verb)To work or involve yourself in something irregularly, usually as a secondary interest."I dabble in various sports but I'm not a master in any"Pace oneself (idiom)- to control / balance your speed so you can last the entire duration of a race/activity"The cycling race is 75km long so I have to pace myself"Jack in (phrasal verb)- to give up / stop doing something"I'm not playing football anymore. I jacked it in a few months ago"Up to speed (idiom)- If you are 'up to speed' on a situation/activity then you have all the latest information about it and can do it well- if you need to  'get back up to speed' then you have fallen behind."I need to get back up to speed since I've been off work for 3 days""I know you missed the last meeting but I'll bring you up to speed on everything"Let loose (idiom)- to allow something/someone to go or move freely- to release your anger/emotions towards someone without limitations"she was tired of the bullying at just let loose in the school playground"To piss oneself (slang)- to laugh uncontrollably - to wet yourself "He didn't see the funny side of the prank, but  his wife was pissing herself"A wreck (noun)- someone who is  exhausted or  looks unhealthy"I was a complete wreck after the marathon'note : an emotional wreck is someone who is sad, confused, acting abnormalHalf seven- a short version of 'half past seven'"We need to catch the bus at half seven this evening" Book lessons with Leeonebritishman.com or  https://preply.com/en/tutor/88021/Book lessons with Samhttps://preply.com/en/tutor/842406/This podcast is available on most platforms including Apple, Spotify and Google.Happy listening!Support the show