Greg McDermott Podcast

Tim Pickering simply has a remarkable story that you'll absolutely get something from. He was a super fit firefighter, ironman triathlete and father who was struck down by a serious rare illness known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome. We talk at length about the disease itself but you can find out more here http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/gbs His true strengths as a person have really shown in his fight to return to where he was prior to GBS and beyond in relation to some of the goals he has set for himself over the next 12 months. If you'd like to keep up to date with his progress or send him a message of support please contact him at [email protected] or find him on Facebook at this link https://www.facebook.com/TimPickering74 Thanks again for tuning in and I sincerely hope you get one or two new skills from each episode or are simply inspired to have a great day training, working, looking after family or what ever it is you do. Please also send any feedback through to [email protected]. Id love to hear from you. Until next week Keep moving Keep going forward and Keep kicking goals

Welcome to Episode 8. This week I sat down (via Skype) with a guy that has an amazing story from overweight, binge drinker and lacking any sort of motivation to an Ironman Finisher inspiring others to achieve whatever dream they have. Anything is possible. I first met Andrew when he drove down to the Gold Coast to meet for a coffee and have a chat about his aspirations to do Ironman Melbourne this year. We dive deep into his race and the amazing outcome he had and his experience in Melbourne is a direct reflection of the guy he his. Goal driven, motivated and I'm sure he wouldn't mind me saying this.......a little bit mad!! He overcame what many would not even consider being in hospital literally 5 hours before his race was due to commence. Andrew's story is one that many people including myself can relate to and his hope is that one person will have a listen and decide to make a change in their lives for the better! If you want to contact Andrew he is more than happy to help anyone looking for a hand so contact him on Instagram @andrew_hancox or by email at [email protected] Please feel free to share the Episode with anyone at all you think may benefit from having a listen and please send through any comments or feedback to [email protected] Until next week Keep moving Keep going forward and Keep kicking goals

The Ironman 70.3 World Championships was my first international triathlon event and certainly won't be my last. In this episode I talk with Tim Ballintine not only about my experience but his that occurred on the same day at Ironman Vichy, France. We talk through the various lessons we both learnt from our corresponding experiences and touch on whats next for both of us which is quiet exciting to say the least. If you could leave us a rating on iTunes that would fantastic to help the show grow its audience. Please share it with a friend or two who you think might get something out of it and please if you have any feedback what so ever feel free to email me [email protected] Until next time Keep moving Keep going forward and Keep kicking goals

This weeks podcast is with Damien Cooley. Damien is one of the main reasons I actually decided to embark on this journey. This is an amazing conversation with a guy that hits goal after goal and he shares his very own secrets to success. We talk everything from fundraising to the hit TV series on channel 9, The Block, Ironman Triathlon, Marathons and training at 6am in the morning with a couple of youngsters hanging around. Get your pen out and take some notes for this one as there is something in there for everyone. If you'd like to contact Damien the best way is by email at [email protected] or follow his business on Facebook at Cooley Auctions. So until next time Keep moving Keep going forward And keep kicking goals.

This week I spent an hour or so chatting with Ben Lehner. He's a track cyclist a architectural draftsmen with a leading home builder, a triathlete and doesn't hold back on anything he sets his mind too. He expresses what he thinks and doesn't hold anything back when we talk about lifestyle choices and the need for society in general to change the way they eat and act. Bens an inspiring guy for anyone looking to make changes in their lives. From cigarettes and cars to a straight edge vegan lifestyle. I didn't get a chance to thank him for all the encouragement and support he constantly offers April and I on a regular basis so thanks Ben!! We really appreciate it. If you're interested in track cycling check out his Instagram account @benxlehner and contact him for all the info you need. If you want to contact him for anything at all his email address is [email protected] Remember, please give us a rating on ITunes and send us through some feedback to [email protected]. So until next time Keep moving Keep going forward And keep kicking goals.