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Fencing: The Fenced In Podcast

The Fenced In podcast is, in essence sports and fencing framed in a light, conversational piece. The show is hosted by two GB international fencers, Ben Peggs and Christopher Mollard, who have the added dynamic of being coach and student. They share their experience as well as their tried and tested ideas of how to continue to improve in this technical sport that we all remain so passionate about, through lockdown and beyond.

With nearly 30 years of knowledge between them, Chris and Ben discuss how to train and how to improve both their mental and physical fitness in such a way as to maximise their full potential. The duo explore the newest and continually evolving side of our sport that is ‘quarantine training’, sharing their experience from their own homes and exploring the many ways that fencers and athletes in other sports can make the most of training during this global pandemic. Discussing anything and everything - from mindfulness in the living room to point control in the garden, the show also features a much in demand ‘ask us anything’ segment where listeners have the opportunity to ask the questions they want the answers to.
If you’re wanting to make the most out of quarantine then let’s be Fenced In together.

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Sports Conversation Health & Fitness Sport Psychology
Update frequency
every 21 days
Average duration
53 minutes
Episodes
22
Years Active
2020 - 2021
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic special!

Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic special!

A bit of a delay and some overdue updates…Ben is flying to Tokyo and Chris is recovering from a broken rib! What a great opportunity to to hear about what goes on in an Olympic and Paralympic villa…
00:50:13  |   Tue 24 Aug 2021
“We are part of an historic Olympics

“We are part of an historic Olympics"...the Women’s Foil Dream Team competing in the Tokyo 'Pandemic' Olympic Games

“We are part of an historic Olympics"...the Women’s Foil Dream Team competing in the Tokyo 'Pandemic' Olympic Games We’re celebrating 🇨🇦 Day🍁 by bringing you an interview from the Women’s Foil Dream…
01:04:26  |   Thu 01 Jul 2021
“Routine is a way of getting a colossal amount of work done” says GB’s ex world #1 and world championship silver medalist, Richard’s Kruse

“Routine is a way of getting a colossal amount of work done” says GB’s ex world #1 and world championship silver medalist, Richard’s Kruse

After taking his first real break from fencing since he started in 1994, Richard joins us to discuss his career, travels and all sorts of nonsense while sipping his afternoon Oolong tea. We go throu…
01:13:20  |   Sun 30 May 2021
Who is the Federer of fencing? What makes fencers from Guadeloupe so successful? The Olympics are on!

Who is the Federer of fencing? What makes fencers from Guadeloupe so successful? The Olympics are on!

Be brave, have fun, stay curious.  Play the game.

This is our latest motto, which will always keep us going! Right?


Ben and Chris talk about the latest developments in their training and what we can a…

00:55:53  |   Thu 01 Apr 2021

"Don’t ever lose hits on the things that you can control” says British Fencing's Olympic Team Manager

“Commit to the moment so that you finish with no regrets - don’t ever lose hits on the things that you can control” As a two time Olympian, this is the approach that Johnny Davis, the Olympic Team M…
01:11:59  |   Mon 01 Mar 2021
An interview with the founder of Fencing Time - you’ve probably all used it at some stage!

An interview with the founder of Fencing Time - you’ve probably all used it at some stage!

Dan Berke is a tech head turned fencer who spotted an opportunity to make life at his club a little easier through technology. Now it’s 2021 and you have probably all used Fencing Time in some capaci…

00:58:41  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
“Practice makes permanent”, how sports psychologist Jonathan Katz deals with things not going smoothly

“Practice makes permanent”, how sports psychologist Jonathan Katz deals with things not going smoothly

As COVID continues to reek havoc through all of Europe and with stricter measures being taken Nationally, what effect is this having on our mental health and our fencing? We thought it was time to ch…

01:01:34  |   Wed 04 Nov 2020
Ben forgets how to keep score and Chris can’t put on a jacket...the longly anticipated return to fencing!

Ben forgets how to keep score and Chris can’t put on a jacket...the longly anticipated return to fencing!

Ben forgets how to keep score and Chris can’t put on a jacket...the longly anticipated return to fencing! It’s finally time...we’re back to sparring! It’s the moment where we get to see how much we …
00:48:37  |   Sat 19 Sep 2020
This is arguably Scotland’s greatest ever fencer!

This is arguably Scotland’s greatest ever fencer!

“The life skills that can be taken from fencing are massive” ‘The Fenced In’ podcast meets arguably Scotland’s finest fencer, ever! Growing up with all the odds stacked against him all Keith Cook ev…
00:50:03  |   Sat 15 Aug 2020
The dream team behind some of GB's biggest successes - Maria Goriup and Sonia Aggio-Fierro

The dream team behind some of GB's biggest successes - Maria Goriup and Sonia Aggio-Fierro

The fenced in podcast meets Maria and Sonia. British Fencing’s physiotherapist and sports therapist respectively. The dream team behind some of GB’s biggest successes! Maria and Sonia each run thei…
00:58:45  |   Fri 24 Jul 2020
The only athlete to have won a medal at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games - Pàl Szekeres

The only athlete to have won a medal at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games - Pàl Szekeres

“In Hungary, if you want to be an icon you have to be Olympic champion" As he is the only athlete ever to have won a medal at both the Olympic and the Paralympic Games, it’s safe to say that’s exact…
01:00:31  |   Mon 06 Jul 2020
Paralympian, world #1 and former double world champion - Dimitri Coutya

Paralympian, world #1 and former double world champion - Dimitri Coutya

The ‘Fenced in’ podcast brings you its third guest: Paralympian and current World Number 1 - Dimitri Coutya. In this episode you’ll learn all there is to know about wheelchair fencing and the incre…
00:43:14  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
Olympian, head coach at Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club and to GB’s World silver medalist Marcus Mepstead - Dan Kellner

Olympian, head coach at Brooklyn Bridge Fencing Club and to GB’s World silver medalist Marcus Mepstead - Dan Kellner

“We are fencers - we are trained to deal with change and adapt at a moments notice ” An opportunity, that is how our latest guest views the current situation. Dan Kellner talks us through his inspi…
00:47:38  |   Mon 08 Jun 2020
GB Sabre coach, Truro high performance lead and published fencing co-author - Jon Salfield

GB Sabre coach, Truro high performance lead and published fencing co-author - Jon Salfield

“Tough times don’t last, but tough teams do” This is exactly the mantra the head coach for Great Britain’s Sabre team lives by. Jon joins Chris and Ben to discuss how his club Truro is not only s…
00:53:09  |   Mon 01 Jun 2020
Diet and nutrition

Diet and nutrition

Diet. Nutrition. Stoke the fire and feed the flames. This episode is about understanding what you put into your body and how it can be as effective as the training you do. Ben and Chris talk about ho…
00:59:47  |   Tue 26 May 2020
Recovery and periodisation

Recovery and periodisation

What’s just as important as your training? Recovery and how to schedule it! Ben and Chris delve deep into recovery to understand how being smart will get you back to your best quicker than before. E…
00:50:47  |   Tue 19 May 2020
Strength and conditioning

Strength and conditioning

Deep into lockdown and it’s time to power through! This lasted edition is exactly that - strength and conditioning! Ben and Chris build on the foundations from last weeks episode by discussing what…
00:46:03  |   Tue 12 May 2020
Reach further - mobility, stability and flexibility

Reach further - mobility, stability and flexibility

In week 5 of lockdown, Ben and Chris get their teeth into mobility, stability and flexibility - isn't that a mouthful! They talk about how this foundation supports fencing at any level, and how can i…
00:37:10  |   Mon 04 May 2020
Footwork and technical training

Footwork and technical training

Ben Peggs and Chris Mollard - who both represent GB in the sport of fencing - bring you the next chapter of their podcast, following on seamlessly from last weeks episode on tactical analysis. This…
00:55:01  |   Mon 27 Apr 2020
Tactical analysis - from home, how to do it and how not to!  With video example

Tactical analysis - from home, how to do it and how not to! With video example

Ben Peggs and Chris Mollard bring you another informative episode on tactical analysis - how to do it and how not to! They discuss how this can be done, both at home and at training, so that you can …
00:33:50  |   Mon 20 Apr 2020
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