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We catch up on the racing and news from the weekend. Louise Saggers won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We found out how her day went. We share Lionel Sander's YouTube video which centres on his recent experiences with injuries, particularly stress fractures. Lionel tells us what he's now learned about relative energy deficiency in athletes and the impact on hormonal health. Relative energy deficiency can significantly impact athletic performance and stress fractures are often linked to energy deficiencies. Nutrition plays a crucial role in recovery and overall health and understanding the importance of the body's energy needs is vital for performance. Christine Byrne has a Masters in Public Health Nutrition and is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. We talk to her about her work as an ‘Anti Diet Dietitian' and her article ‘Eating Healthy Might be Hurting Your Performance'. The conversation explores the complexities of eating disorders, particularly in the context of amateur sports and athletic performance. It highlights the spectrum of eating disorders, the rise of orthorexia and the importance of understanding the relationship between nutrition and performance. The discussion emphasizes that athletes often face unique challenges regarding caloric intake and the misconception of 'clean eating' which may hinder their performance. (0:00:00) – Both Tim and Bev now in Europe (0:02:20) – IRONMAN Les Sables race review (0:05:58) – IM703 Western Sydney Race Entry Competition (0:07:44) – Louise Saggers – IRONMAN Cairns (0:25:55) – Lionel Sanders (0:28:45) – Lionel's YouTube audio (0:57:48) – Christine Byrne LINKS: IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns IRONMAN Les Sables d'Olonne at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-les-sables-dolonne IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney More about Christine Byrne at https://christinejbyrne.com/ Full Fitter Radio interview with Christine Byrne at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2022/7/4/episode-427-christine-byrne Lionel Sanders YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@Lionel.Sanders Jeff Rothschild Course at https://www.udemy.com/course/carbohydrate-periodization-for-athletes/?couponCode=ST16MT230625B

We catch up on the racing and news from the weekend. We meet Chris Sturdevant, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast Dr Jeff Rothschild is back on the show and this week he talks about creatine. Jeff discusses the multifaceted benefits of creatine, including its impact on brain health, cardiovascular health and overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of daily supplementation, dosage recommendations and dispels common myths surrounding creatine use. (0:00:00) – Tim calls in from Andorra. (0:07:03) – Racing at the weekend (0:12:04) - Chris Sturdevant (0:20:35) - Tri news and racing at the weekend (0:32:43) – IRONMAN Cairns race review (0:50:55) – Jeff Rothschild on Creatine LINKS: Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://www.eatsleep.fit/about-me/ Knowledge is Watt at https://www.knowledgeiswatt.com/

We catch up on the racing and news from the weekend. We bring Kiwi Professional Triathlete Kyle Smith back to the show after his recent 4th place at the T100 in San Francisco. Kyle reflects on his personal growth over the last few years plus the challenges he's faced around health, particularly related to mould exposure and how these issues impacted his performance. We also discuss the evolution and changes in middle distance racing and the importance of maintaining the balance between training and adequate recovery during the pressures of a much longer racing season. The importance of perspective, the awareness of the risks of overtraining and the need for athletes to find their own path in a competitive environment are now key to athletic success. (0:00:00) - Tim's in France so Jack Moody is hosting this week. (0:04:30) - Infinit Nutrition prize pack (0:06:38) - Plasmaide (0:12:28) - Jack's code JACKM10 (0:13:08) - We review the racing from the weekend (0:29:07) - Kyle Smith (1:24:33) – Heat adaptation LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Kyle Smith on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/ Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com.au/ Infinit Nutrition at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ T100 Triathlon at https://t100triathlon.com/

We catch up on all the racing and news from the weekend. We bring Dr Jeff Rothschild of the Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ) back to the show to talk about the science behind fuelling for endurance sports. The discussion focuses on the daily energy requirements for athletes and the evolving perspectives on carbohydrate diets in endurance performance. We cover carbohydrate intake strategies, the science surrounding carbohydrate loading and the importance of electrolyte balance leading into events. Additionally, insights into current research perspectives in sports nutrition and the necessity of proper fueling for training are explored, emphasizing the need for athletes to understand their individual nutritional needs to maximize training outcomes. (0:03:18) – Tri news and race reviews (0:36:17) – Dr Jeff Rothschild LINKS: More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild

We catch up on all the racing and news from the weekend. Dr Michael Rosenblat completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Exercise Science at The University of Toronto, a Master of Science (MSc) in Physiotherapy at McMaster University  and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology at The University of Guelph. He is also a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a Specialization in High Performance. In our chat with Dr. Michael Rosenblat we discuss his recent work on training intensity distribution and its impact on endurance performance. He reflects on his journey in sports science, the importance of statistical analysis and the need for collaboration in research. The conversation delves into the findings of a network meta-analysis that compares different training intensity models and their effects on VO2 max and time trial performance, highlighting the significance of individual participant data in drawing meaningful conclusions.  We discuss the relationship between coaching and sports science and explore the differences in training intensity requirements for recreational versus competitive athletes, the importance of periodization in training models and the nuances of VO2 peak and time trial performance. Additionally, the conversation delves into the significance of understanding thresholds in training and the need for further research in sports science to better inform coaching practices. (0:04:34) – Tri news and race reviews (0:09:39) – IM703 Sunshine Coast free race entry competition. (0:28:27) – Dr Michael Rosenblat LINKS: Our previous interview with Dr Rosenblat at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2021/8/30/episode-383-dr-michael-rosenblat Which Training Intensity Distribution Intervention Will Produce the Greatest Improvements in Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Time-Trial Performance in Endurance Athletes? Study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39888556/ Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Sprint Interval Training on Time-Trial Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Study at  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32034701/ More about Dr Rosenblat at https://www.evidencebasedcoaching.ca/ IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-sunshine-coast

We catch up on all the racing and news from the weekend. We share an excerpt from the World Triathlon Podcast intervew with Alex Yee post his attempt to test himself over the marathon distance at the London Marathon. (0:01:50) – Bev joins Training Peaks Virtual (0:05:26) – We review all the racing from the weekend. (0:43:03) – Alex Yee – is there an IRONMAN in his future  (0:46:12) – Excerpt from the World Triathlon Podcast  (1:09.00) – Hayden Wilde update LINKS: World Triathlon Podcast with Alex Yee at https://triathlon.org/news/world-triathlon-podcast-with-alex-yee-marathon-man

We catch up on all the racing and news from IRONMAN 70.3 St George at the weekend. Bev chats to Steve Allende, Co-Founder and CEO of Plasmaide. We discuss the company's involvement in the triathlon community, particularly with elite athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden. Steve shares insights into the unique competition that Plasmaide are offering to age group athletes, which offers an opportunity to train with  Kristian and Gustav in Font Rumeu in France and receive physiological testing from Dr Alison Heather. The conversation highlights the benefits of Plasmaide's products, the importance of evidence-based supplements and the exciting future developments for the brand. (0:03:15) – Hayden Wilde injuries update (0:08:04) – Will Anne Haug be in Roth? (0:11:44) – IRONMAN 70.3 St George race review  (0:31:32) – Plasmaide competition (0:35:58) – Steve Allende of Plasmaide LINKS: Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com.au/ Live Feisty podcast at https://livefeisty.com/podcasts/feistytriathlon/ironman-goes-backwards-special-world-champs-episode/ Plasmaide competition at  https://plasmaide.com.au/pages/prostrainingcomp

We catch up on the tri news and racing from the weekend and give our thoughts on the announcement that the IM World Champs is moving back to Kona. Alison Heather is a former academic professor whose research has focused for over 24 years' on the physiology of steroid hormones and their role in health and disease. She has international recognition for her development of bioassays for the detection of steroid hormones. Alison acts as an advisor to many High Performance Sport Teams including those focusing on female athlete health, triathlon, cycling, running and sports supplements and is currently the Chief Scientific Officer for plasmaide In this conversation, we discuss the supplement Plasmaide, its origins and its benefits for athletes. Dr Heather explains the science behind nitric oxide production, the ingredients in Plasmaide and how it compares to other supplements like beetroot juice. The discussion covers both acute and chronic benefits of Plasmaide, its adaptogenic properties and its influence on carbohydrate metabolism. Dr. Heather also provides practical advice for using Plasmaide safely and effectively, emphasizing the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen. (0:00:00) – A weekend of bike crashes (0:09:22) – T100 goes to the Gold Coast in 2026 (0:15:51) – The racing from IM703 Venice and IRONMAN Australia  (0:24:16) – IRONMAN World Champs moves back to Kona (0:40:05) – Dr Alison Heather intro (0:41:38) – Dr Alison Heather LINKS: Dr Alison Heather at https://www.insitugen.com/ Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com.au/ Live Feisty podcast at https://livefeisty.com/podcasts/feistytriathlon/ironman-goes-backwards-special-world-champs-episode/ Pro Tri News podcast at https://protrinews.buzzsprout.com/1736374/episodes/17067560-episode-217-kona-is-back-with-ironman-ceo-scott-derue 2025 Oceania Triathlon Super-Sprint Championships Runaway Bay at  https://triathlon.org/events/2025-oceania-triathlon-super-sprint-championships-

We discuss the tri news and review all the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN Texas, Challenge Taiwan and Challenge Gran Canaria. New Zealand blackcurrants have been show to have an impact on endurance performance. We chat to Dr Sam Shepherd to find out more. (0:02:11) – This week IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie (0:02:50) – Hayden Wilde on a WTCS start list (0:09:41) – Ultro Audio earbuds competition  (0:10:27) – Challenge races from the weekend (0:16:23) – IRONMAN Texas race review (0:39:13) – Intro to supplements for performance (0:45:48) – Dr Sam Shepherd LINKS: More about CurraNZ at https://curranz.com/ IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas Ultro Audio Earbuds at  https://www.ultroaudio.com

The LA 2028 Olympics has seen changes to the original venue plan, we discuss the potential impact on triathlon. We review the start list at IRONMAN Texas George Gilbert is the VP of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks - he designed, built and brought to market TrainingPeaks Virtual, a new and innovative online cycling application that is defining the future of virtual sport. Tim chats to George Gilbert, about the unique features of the platform designed specifically for cyclists, emphasizing the importance of delivering an experience that includes tactical racing and performance verification. George explains how the platform ensures credibility in athletic performance and the onboarding process for athletes. They also touch on the seamless integration with Training Peaks, the customization options available for users and the importance of community feedback in shaping future developments. Training data – have we become too obsessed with the numbers. (0:01:43) – Change of venue at Olympic Games (0:08:28) – IRONMAN Texas (0:18:70) – Training Peaks Virtual intro  (0:21:38) – George Gilbert, Training Peaks (0:49:24) – Technostress  LINKS: Training Peaks Virtual at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/ IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas

We share an interview from the World Triathlon podcast with Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon Champion Cassandre Beaugrand! It is a deeply honest chat revealing a little more about just where all the grit, determination and competitive spirit that has taken the 27-year-old to the very top of the sport came from. Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's student in nutrition and dietetics at Auckland University. In this chat with Bevan she discusses her research on fueling strategies for long-distance triathletes. Charlotte highlights the lack of research in this area, particularly for amateur athletes, and the barriers to accessing proper nutrition education. Charlotte shares her personal experiences with nutrition, body image and the psychological aspects of eating, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. She also outlines her upcoming study aimed at assessing the nutritional status of triathletes in New Zealand, inviting participants to contribute to this important research. (0:01:19) – Sweet Cheeks (0:05:41) – Cassandre Beaugrand intro (0:10:16) – Cassandre Beaugrand on the World Triathlon podcast  (0:27:36) – Lionel Sanders, confidence and nutrition (0:32:12) – Nutrition study for New Zealand triathletes (0:36:00) – Charlotte McLauchlan LINKS: The World Triathlon Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-world-triathlon-podcast/id1517199963 Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at cmcl126@aucklanduni.ac.nz Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and the T100 Singapore  Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He's also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. In Part 2 of our chat with Gordo we share insights on optimizing training for endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of consistency, tailored workouts for specific race types and the value of low-key races as training opportunities. Gordo discusses innovative training techniques that keep workouts engaging and effective, particularly for busy athletes looking to maximize their performance without overtraining. Plus we discuss the significance of strategic planning in training blocks and the benefits of maintaining a fun and flexible approach to endurance training. (0:00:00) – Xterra Rotorua (0:06:26) – Mooloolaba Triathlon (0:07:19) – Rob Hill  (0:21:55) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:24:33) – Gordo Byrn Part 2 (0:44:11) – IM703 Oceanside review (0:55:14) – T100 Singapore review  LINKS: Xterra Rotorua at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-rotorua-festival Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn T100 Singapore at https://t100triathlon.com/singapore/pro/ IROMAN 70.3 Oceanside at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-oceanside Rob Hill of Hill Top Coaching at https://hilltopcoaching.com.au/about/rob-hill/ Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/

We catch up on the racing from the Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa at the weekend. Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He's also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. Tim and Gordo Byrn delve into the intricacies of endurance performance, focusing on the concept of post-training syndrome, recovery strategies and the importance of understanding training zones. Gordo emphasizes the need for athletes to manage setbacks effectively, the role of coaching in maintaining a healthy mindset and the significance of lactate testing in optimizing training. The discussion highlights the balance between pushing limits and ensuring recovery, ultimately aiming for sustainable performance improvements. (0:03:41) – Taylor Knibb won't be in Singapore (0:07:22) – Hell of the West (0:13:30) – IRONMAN South Africa race review (0:23:26) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:26:00) – Gordo Byrn (1:02:00) – T100 Singapore this weekend (1:03:00) – The Cool Bottle competition giveaway  LINKS: Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn Follow Taylor Knibb on Insta gram at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/ The Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/the-cool-bottle/ Interview with Andrew Buckrell at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2025/1/13/episode-600-andrew-buckrell-phd-the-cool-bottle Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and the World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin. Dr Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue and its impact on physical performance. (0:00:00) – Night of PB's in Sydney (0:02:29) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:04:00) – The IRONMAN start lists for pros (0:06:00) – IRONMAN South Africa this weekend (0:07:16) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend (0:07:50) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:10:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong coverage issues (0:12:30) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong racing (0:22:37) – Mental fatigue and its impact on performance (0:28:28) – Dr Kristy Martin (0:56:13) – Tips for training when mentally fatigued  LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong World Cup Lievin at https://triathlon.org/events/2025-t1-indoor-triathlon-world-cup-lievin More about Dr Kristy Martin at https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/en/persons/kristy-martin Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Performance – study at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132915.htm Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29923147  

We catch up on the racing from the Oceania Champs in Devonport at the weekend. We delve into the complexities of athlete nutrition, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal issues and the role of FODMAPs. Tim shares his experiences of his FODMAP journey plus we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast with Doctor Dana Lis. In this podcast they discuss the physiological challenges athletes face, the importance of gut health and the need for personalized nutrition strategies. They also emphasize the balance between dietary restrictions and nutritional needs and the significance of effective communication in guiding athletes towards optimal performance. (0:00:00) – Oceania Championships Devonport (0:10:31) – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (0:12:50) – This weekend Hell of the West (0:12:27) – This weekend The Whakatipu Legend (0:13:53) – Fitter Coaching Newsletter Competition (0:14:29) – FODMAP diets and Tim's experiences (0:27:34) – Excerpt from ‘We Do Science' podcast with Dr Dana Lis   LINKS: Devonport race at https://devonporttriathlon.com/oceania-championships/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong We Do Science podcast with Doctor Dana Lis at https://www.wedoscience.com/gluten-free-diets-fodmaps-and-athletes-with-dr-dana-lis/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ The Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Monash FODMAP app at https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/ Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://jeff-rothschild.netlify.app/

Bev and Tim catch up on tri news. Thomas Trollope won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out how his day went. Tim and James Elvery of Race Ranger discuss the recent implementation of the Race Ranger system during the Challenge Wanaka age group event, focusing on the experiences of age group athletes and the feedback from officials. They explore the challenges faced, the learnings gained, and the future developments planned for the system to enhance athlete engagement, safety and accountability in triathlon racing. (0:00:00) – Cyclone Alfred (0:06:03) – Thomas Trollope (0:18:25) – Injury and illness in the pro ranks (0:25:37) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong start list (0:30:50) – Challenge Roth start list (0:39:23) – IRONMAN New Zealand race review (0:35:52) – Race Ranger  (0:59:37) – Devonport Oceania Champs in Tasmania LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Devonport race at https://devonporttriathlon.com/oceania-championships/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

We review the racing from IRONMAN New Zealand at the weekend and bring you finish line interviews with the winners Mike Phillips and Regan Hollioake. We give our thoughts and share some of the research around the Imogen Simmonds doping allegations. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. We chat to Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching about the race. Louise Saggers won the free race entry to the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about both her and the race. (0:00:00) – The Imogen Simmonds doping allegations (0:14:12) – Free race entry competition to the Rarotonga Triathlon (0:15:17) – Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching (0:27:50) – IRONMAN Cairns (0:30:00) – Louise Saggers (0:39:23) – IRONMAN New Zealand race review (0:49:08) – Finish line interviews with Regan Hollioake and Mike Phillips  (1:08:57) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend LINKS: Raro Tri at https://www.rarotri.com/triathlon-festival/ Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching at https://foottrafficcoaching.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/ Follow Mike Phillips on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz/ Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/

Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he's at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Taupo and how it's affected his training leading in to IMNZ. He reflects on the previous year's racing challenges and his thoughts on the IRONMAN series. Plus he shares his thoughts on racing in Kona versus Nice, his strategies for upcoming races and his overall approach to training and competition. We catch up with Adam Clark after his 102km ultra at the Tarawera Ultra. (0:06:36) – Jack updates us on where's he's at with training, diet and nutrition. (0:12:02) – IMNZ this weekend (0:15:53) – Race entry competition to the Rarotonga Triathlon (0:17:40) – Adam Clark (0:40:56) – Joe Skipper LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ Raro Tri at https://www.rarotri.com/triathlon-festival/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Follow Dan Jones on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/daniel.c.jones/ More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild  

Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing from the weekend.  We have a free race entry to give away to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. Tim chats to Emma Jeffcoat about her journey as an elite triathlete, her training goals, and the importance of mindset, fueling, and balance in achieving success. Emma reflects on her past experiences, the challenges she faced with body image and under-fueling, and how she has learned to prioritize her well-being. They also talk about the significance of building a supportive team and the positive impact of having a balanced life outside of sport. (0:00:00) – Challenge Wanaka (0:07:36) – Abu Dhabi (0:16:26) – Free race entry competition to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns (0:18:20) – Napier World Cup (0:22:02) – Emma Jeffcoat LINKS: Follow Emma Jeffcoat at https://www.instagram.com/emmajeffcoat/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ WTCS Abu Dhabi at https://abudhabi.triathlon.org/ World Triathlon Cup Napier at https://triathlon.org/events/2025-world-triathlon-cup-napier

This weekend saw the 2025 edition of Coast to Coast, New Zealand's World Championship of Multi Sport. We chat to the female winner Deb Lynch and find out what she faced both leading into the race and on the day. We have a free race entry competition to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We discuss the incredible recent running results of Sam Ruthe and Cassandra Beaugrand. (0:00:00) – Coast to Coast (0:06:36) – Sam Ruthe (0:09:31) – Cassandra Beaugrand (0:13:00) – Emma Jeffcoat (0:14:11) – Challenge Wanaka this weekend (0:15:53) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns  (0:17:44) – Free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns (0:18:30) – Deb Lynch LINKS: Request to follow Deb Lynch on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/debby.lynch/ Coast to Coast at https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/ Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/ Follow Emma Jeffcoat at https://www.instagram.com/emmajeffcoat/ Follow Cassandra Beaugrand at https://www.instagram.com/cassandrebeaugrand/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/

The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy's purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks. We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, the possibilities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger.  Nicole Stirling won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about her. (0:05:44) – Race entry competitions in this week's newsletter – Hell of The West and the Whakatipu Legend (0:07:30) – Nicole Stirling  (0:17:35) – Rouvy purchase FulGaz from IRONMAN (0:24:58) – TrainingPeaks CoachCast interview with George Gilbert  LINKS: Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/ indieVelo at https://indievelo.com/ TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with George Gilbert and Lee Gerakos IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-australia

Bevan and Tim catch up on all the triathlon news plus we meet Tim Richards, Event Director for one of Australia's most iconic triathlons, the Hell of the West. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend in Queenstown. Hannah Berry is back on the show and she chats to us about the highlights from her 2024 racing season plus reflects on her journey to date in triathlon, the evolution of the sport and her recent T100 contract. Hannah shares insights on the increasing professionalism in triathlon, the challenges of balancing sponsorships and race schedules and her excitement for upcoming races. She is looking forward to learning from faster athletes and the opportunities that lie ahead as she prepares for the T100 series and aims for Kona qualification. (0:01:35) – Oceania Triathlon, Mount Maunganui (0:03:25) – Challenge Wanaka  (0:04:32) – Whakatipu Legend free race entry competition (0:06:32) – Hell of the West free race entry competition (0:07:46) – Tim Richards, Event Director, Hell of the West (0:23:51) – The PTO move to short distance racing (0:30:42) – Georgia Taylor-Brown to compete in cycling (0:32:39) – Lucy Charles Barclay accepts a T100 Contract (0:42:11) – Hannah Berry LINKS: Oceania Triathlon Mount Maunganui at https://triathlon.kiwi/2025/01/21/mount-maunganui-to-host-oceania-triathlon-sprint-mixed-relay-para-championships/ Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Levin Tri Indoor World Cup race at https://triathlon.org/news/pto-announces-partnership-with-world-triathlon-and-the-lievin-triathlon-cup-for-the-indoor-world-cup Follow Hannah Berry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/

Jack Moody is co-hosting this week and we chat to him fresh from his record-breaking performance at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half. We hear how Jack has improved his swimming plus he shares his personal experiences regarding recent gut health issues and his subsequent dietary changes to a low FODMAP diet, which has led to significant physiological improvements and enhanced race performance. We meet Phil Lynch, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong The introduction of Race Ranger technology for age groupers is also discussed including the uncertain future of the Challenge Global World Series. (0:03:39) – IRONMAN Australia free race entry competition (0:08:51) – Phil Lynch (0:17:37) – FulGaz (0:20:18) – Announcements over the weekend (0:28:09) – Race Ranger at Challenge Wanaka age group race (0:34:28) – Jack's gut reset (0:45:09) – The Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half (0:52:08) – Challenge Global World Series LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-australia Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild

The triathlon season is starting in New Zealand with the Mount Festival of Sport this weekend. Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win the IRONMAN 70.3 in Pucon, Chile. We chat to Andrew Buckrell PhD - Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Management Power Technologist and CEO & Chief Scientist at Endurance Innovation. Andrew returns to the show to discuss recent innovations in cooling technologies, including the development of the Cool Bottle. The Cool Bottle aims to enhance performance by actively cooling the forearms during races. We delve into the science behind cooling mechanisms, the inspiration for the product, its design and the practical applications for athletes. We revisit our chat with Dr Paul Laursen on ice slushies and the Floe Bottle. A product that is capable of dispensing a cooling ice slushie through its wide nozzle design. (0:03:11) – The triathlon season starts this weekend in NZ with the Mount Festival of Sport. Plus Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win at IM703 Pucon, Chile (0:06:32) – Alex Yee targeting a sub 2:10 marathon (0:09:56) – Magnus Ditlev commits to the IRONMAN Pro Series (0:12:02) – Hydration systems on bikes (0:16:03) – Dr Andrew Buckrell PhD (0:42:19) – Ice slushies (0:44:06) – Dr Paul Laursen: Ice slushies and the Floe Bottle LINKS: Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon, Chile at https://www.ironman.com/im703-pucon Follow Tyler Mislawchuk at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk/ More about Andrew Buckrell at https://eitech.io/about/ Endurance Innovation at https://eitech.io/ The Endurance Innovation Podcast – Episode #159 The Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/pod-episode-159-the-cool-bottle/ 4iiii Innovations at https://4iiii.com/ Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel at https://www.staczero.com/vwt/ More about Dr Paul Laursen at https://www.paullaursen.com/ Fitter Radio interview with Paul Laursen at https://sites.libsyn.com/53178/fitter-radio-episode-022-paul-laursen-part-2 The Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/

We catch up on what's happening in the world of T100 including race venues and athletes. We meet Rob Hill, winner of the free race entry to the Mooloolaba Triathlon. We look at the importance of training your mind for athletic success and share an excerpt from the Sports Psych Show podcast with Jim Taylor PhD - an internationally recognised authority on the psychology of sports performance. (0:02:44) – T100 Hotshots   (0:08:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong free race entry competition (0:10:54) – Rob Hill (0:24:08) – Mental health intro (0:32:00) – Dr Jim Taylor LINKS: A Coach's Role in Athlete Mental Health at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/coach-role-in-athlete-mental-health/ Dan Abrahams The Sport Psych Show Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037 Episode #303 with Dr Jim Taylor - Train Your Mind for Athletic Success at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/303-dr-jim-taylor-train-your-mind-for-athletic-success/id1434313037?i=1000673790612 Blog on Race Anxiety at https://www.fitter.co.nz/blog-1/2024/12/3/race-week-anxiety-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/ Rob Hill of Hill Top Coaching at https://hilltopcoaching.com.au/about/rob-hill/

Bevan and Tim discuss the challenges of managing fatigue and the importance of optimizing training and recovery going into 2025. We highlight the significance of taking a meaningful off-season and explore the need for effective monitoring of training stress and recovery. We look at the role of strength training in triathlon preparation, and the benefits of sports-specific strength training techniques. The discussion emphasizes the balance between training and recovery, the impact of mood on performance, and the necessity of incorporating structured recovery into training plans. (0:05:24) – Challenge Wanaka  (0:09:31) – Fatigue and a meaningful off-season (0:12:31) – Monitoring training stress (0:16:46) – Sub Maximal Fatigue (or Fitness) Test (0:20:28) – Training Peaks segment (0:33:48) – Intro to Sport Specific Movement (0:38:24) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance LINKS: How To Monitor Your Wellness as an Athlete and Adapt Cycling Training Accordingly at https://wildairsports.com/monitoring-wellness-and-adapt-cycling-training/ Training Peaks Coach Cast: Determining Recovery Protocols for Training with Coach John Wakefield at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/determining-recovery-protocols-for-training-with-coach-john-wakefield/ Fitter Radio Episode #417 with Jeroen Swart & John Wakefield at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2022/4/25/episode-417-jeroen-swart-amp-john-wakefield Follow Nic Gill on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nicgill_health_and_performance/   Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/

Hayden Wilde has deservedly been shortlisted for the Halberg Foundation ISPS Handa Sportsman of the Year Award after an incredible season across short and middle distance racing. We catch up with Hayden to discuss some of the incredible highs he's experienced this year along with some of the most difficult decisions he's had to make - the most difficult, a change to his coaching set-up. We find out why he had to rush away from 70.3 Worlds before prizegiving, his decision around T100 versus Supertri and whether there'll be another Olympics. (0:01:39) – T100 announcements  (0:06:40) – Dylan McCullough and bike testing (0:10:24) – Challenge Wanaka and a free race entry competition (0:14:21) – Hayden Wilde intro (0:19:21) – Hayden Wilde LINKS: Follow Hayden Wilde on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Fitter Radio Episode with Justin Ralph at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2024/3/25/episode-556-tri-news-justin-ralph-of-velo-performance-sam-long Dan Barry First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/ Justin Ralph at https://veloperformance.co.nz/about/

Bev and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs racing in Taupo, New Zealand. Plus, we share the interviews with the pros from the men's and women's post-race conferences. (0:06:05) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025 (0:07:08) – The IRONMAN Pro Series (0:15:36) – The women's race (0:19:50) – Women's post-race press conference (0:41:47) – The men's race (0:50:06) – Men's post-race press conference LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024

We review the racing from Indian Wells La Quinta. Bev chats to professional triathletes Hayden Wilde and his partner Hanne de Vet. We hear how they're feeling ahead of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Taupo this weekend and Hayden gives us his views on how best to ride the course. We meet Thomas Trollope, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. Bevan and Tim give their podium predictions for the weekend. (0:07:10) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025  (0:09:56) – Thomas Trollope – free race entry winner to IRONMAN New Zealand 2025 (0:18:13) – Indian Wells race review (0:08:08) – IMNZ entry winner Thomas Trollope (0:24:30) – Hayden Wilde and Hanne de Vet (1:05:28) – Predictions  LINKS: Follow Hayden Wilde on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Follow Hanne de Vet on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hannedevet/ IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-world-championship-2024

Bev and Tim review the racing from IM70.3 Bahrain and IM703 Western Australia. Tim chats to professional triathlete and Olympian Dylan McCullough. They discuss his journey through a challenging year filled with both successes and setbacks. Dylan shares insights into his training, the mental fortitude required to overcome injurie, and the importance of team dynamics in achieving Olympic aspirations. The conversation also delves into altitude training, the balance between cycling and running and Dylan's future goals in the sport, including aspirations to compete in 70.3 events. (0:02:02) – Taupo Worlds, course review  (0:05:58) – FulGaz Clubroom (0:07:01) – Infinit Nutrition (0:08:08) – IMNZ entry winner Thomas Trollope (0:08:29) – Race review from Bahrain (0:15:32) – Race review from Busselton (0:25:56) – Will Olympic athletes find it harder to stay focused on short course (0:33:01) – Dylan McCullough LINKS: Episode with Justin Ralph at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2024/3/25/episode-556-tri-news-justin-ralph-of-velo-performance-sam-long IRONMAN 70.3 Western Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im703-western-australia IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain at https://www.ironman.com/im703-bahrain FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ Dylan McCullough at https://www.instagram.com/dylanmccullough_

Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN Cozumel at the weekend. We meet Adam Clark, winner of the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. Bev chats to James Elvery - Co-Founder & CEO of Race Ranger. We discuss the evolution of Race Ranger throughout the year, the challenges they've faced and their next steps - including potential expansion into age group racing and improved data collection for improving race fairness. (0:04:35) – IRONMAN Cozumel race review  (0:10:43) – Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement (0:14:33) – Hayden Wilde confirms his plans to race middle distance in 2025 (0:18:01) – Dylan McCullough joins our FITTER Coaching squad (0:21:10) – Newsletter race entry giveaway competition (0:23:09) – Adam Clark (0:35:42) – James Elvery – CEO and Co-Founder of Race Ranger LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Race Ranger investment details at Race Ranger Investor Call Post Follow Dylan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dylanmccullough_

Bev and Tim review the racing from the T100 Dubai at the weekend. We share excerpts from the Supertri podcast with Vincent Luis in which he chats about his move from short course triathlon. (0:04:20) – The T100: Contracts and changes for 2025 (0:12:43) – Bahrain 70.3 Middle Eastern Champs (0:16:55) – Vincent Louis intro (0:21:16) – Vincent Louis excerpt from Supertri podcast (0:46:39) – Fitter Newsletter: Next competition IMNZ (0:47:58) – T100 Dubai race review LINKS: Supertri Face to Face podcast ‘Vincent Luis Says Goodbye' at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFsQNHd_vpQ   The Tempo newsletter Matt Sharpe at https://www.thetemponews.com/ Follow Vincent Louis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vincentluistri/ The PTO at https://protriathletes.org/

Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both the IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne and Challenge Xiamen at the weekend. Bev chats to 4th place finisher at the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona Leon Chevalier. Leon reflects on his journey in triathlon, his post-Kona recovery and the challenges of the 2023 season. He shares insights into his training, his preparation for races and the decisions that have shaped his professional path as a triathlete.  We chat in detail about Leon's incredible Kona race plus we discuss the evolving landscape of professional triathlon and how building confidence and belief has been crucial to Leon's performance.  (0:03:03) – Emma Jeffcoat and her return to racing (0:03:53) – Challenge Xiamen – Jack Moody wins the Challenge Family Global World Bonus (0:07:49) – IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne (0:09:32) – Intro to Leon Chevalier (0:11:40) – The new Fitter Newsletter (0:18:20) – Leon Chevalier (1:50:00) – David McNamee announces his retirement LINKS: Follow Leon Chevalier on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/l.chevalier/ IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne Challenge Xiamen at https://challengefamily.com/races/challenge-xiamen/ Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Jarrod Osbourne on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jarrod_o/

Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both Noosa and in the Supertri race in Saudi Arabia at the weekend. Post Kona there has been some controversy surrounding suspected bike tampering before the race – IRONMAN plan to look at CCTV for any evidence. Plus, Patrick Lange states in a post-race interview with Bob Babbitt that his new coach, Ben Reszel, also coached Hayden Wilde. We share the response from Hayden's coach, Craig Kirkwood, confirming that Ben Reszel has never had any part to play in coaching Hayden! Tim chats to triathlon coach, sports-medicine doctor and author, Dr John Hellemans. They discuss his extensive experience in the sport, the evolution of training principles, the shift from autocratic coaching to individualized approaches, and the importance of building trust and communication in the coach-athlete relationship. John shares his thoughts on the complexities of high-performance coaching in today's environment and they discuss the evolution of triathlon performance, the impact of sports science on coaching methods, common mistakes athletes make, the significance of altitude training, and the importance of teamwork in coaching. They reflect on how training techniques have changed over the years and emphasize the need for consistency and a focus on the basics to achieve success in triathlon. (0:02:03) – We review the racing from the Noosa Tri at the weekend (0:09:23) – Intro to Dr John Hellemans (0:11:02) – We review the racing from the final race at SuperTri (0:18:45) – Is Georgia Taylor-Brown leaving triathlon? (0:23:05) – Suspected tampering with bikes at Kona (0:24:27) – Who coaches Hayden Wilde? It appears not Ben Reszel. (0:32:39) – Dr John Hellemans LINKS: Follow Dr John Hellemans on ‘X' at https://twitter.com/johnhellemans Craig Kirkwood Coaching at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/   SuperTri at https://supertri.com/ Noosa Triathlon at https://noosatri.com.au/ Follow Georgia Taylor-Brown at https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb/   Bob Babbitt interview with Patrick Lange at https://youtu.be/IM9bJbEj8tk

IRONMAN World Champs 2024 Kona. We review the racing from this epic day. LINKS: IRONMAN World Championships Kona at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship

Bev chats to Dave Stewart of One Studio - specialists in creative garment design, focused on improving an athlete's performance. They take an innovative and collaborative approach to the design, construction, fit and performance of your gear. Their competition garment projects range from made to measure, tailored stock designs to comprehensive research and development programs tailored to suit the competition requirements and athlete needs. In this conversation, Dave Stewart shares his journey from being a ski bum in Austria to becoming a key player in the performance wear industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in balancing quality and profitability in his business, the evolution of performance fabrics, and his experiences working with various sports organizations, including the Olympics. We highlight the importance of innovation in fabric technology and its impact on athletic performance, particularly in extreme conditions like the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona.. Dave also explains the intricacies of sportswear design, focusing on heat management, aerodynamics, and the importance of bespoke suits for athletes. He emphasizes the significance of fabric technology in optimizing performance, and highlights the critical role of bike fit in achieving aerodynamic efficiency. The discussion also touches on the challenges of commercializing high-performance sportswear and the need for thorough testing and research in the development process. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Kona (0:08:16) – T100 in Vegas (0:16:49) – WTCS final (0:26:08) – Dave Stewart of One Studio LINKS: More about Dave Stewart of One Studio at https://www.onestudio.nz/about Dan Barry of First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/ Justin Ralph of Velo Performance at https://veloperformance.co.nz/

In this episode we highlight the evolution of sports coverage plus we discuss the implications of T100 contracts for athletes. Regan Hollioake and Fernando Toldi lock in their spots for the IRONMAN World Champs next year with wins at IRONMAN Malaysia.  Bevan chats to Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett about her recent achievements in triathlon, including her impressive fifth-place finish at the IRONMAN World Champs in Nice. Nikki discusses the challenges she faced leading up to the race, including overcoming a significant injury, and how her mental resilience played a crucial role in her performance.  Nikki shares insights into her training regimen, the importance of enjoying the process and her plans for future races - including the upcoming 70.3 World Championships in Taupo! (0:00:00) – America's Cup Sailing – go the Kiwis! (0:02:31) – T100 and race information/graphics (0:08:45) – Nikki Bartlett intro (0:10:19) – IRONMAN Malaysia (0:14:29) – Nikki Bartlett LINKS: Follow Nikki Bartlett on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/ Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/ Follow Fernando Toldi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fernandotoldi/

Bevan and Tim review all the racing from the weekend plus we discuss the future of the PTO and T100 series and the challenges faced by Australian triathletes in securing race opportunities. We share an excerpt from the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast in which Laurent Bannock discusses "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD. The chat covers practical advice on staying healthy whilst travelling and how to recover quickly including jetlag, the use of melatonin and caffeine, meal timing, travel fatigue and travel hygiene. (0:04:00) – New and race reviews (0:32:34) – Nutrition for travelling athletes intro (0:37:01) – Excerpt from the 'We Do Science' podcast with Dr Shona Halson PhD LINKS: 'We Do Science' podcast "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD at https://www.wedoscience.com/episode-107-nutrition-for-travelling-athletes-with-dr-shona-halson/ Nutrition for Travel: From Jet lag To Catering – a study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30507257/  

Jack Moody, professional triathlete is stepping into the hot seat for Tim this week. We review all the racing from the weekend plus we bring Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about gluteal weakness. We discuss why gluteal strength is important, how to assess whether you have a problem and exercises to strengthen the area. (0:41:00) - Dr Kate Baldwin Valere Endurance  LINKS: Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs in Nice at the weekend. We discuss the dynamics of the race, the emergence of new talent and the challenges faced by athletes. We analyze the impact of injuries, the significance of wetsuit regulations and the overall performance of competitors. The discussion also touches on the future of triathlon, the importance of strategic racing, and the excitement surrounding the changing landscape of the sport. LINKS: The Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship-nice

Sophie Herzog's academic background has focused on biotechnology. This, together with her keen interest in sport and how the body can be trained to reach peak performance, was what led Olav Aleksander Bu to invite her to join the team at Santara as a Performance and Technology Analyst. In this episode Sophie discusses the concept of allostatic load and its impact on athletes' performance. She shares her personal journey of experiencing ‘unexplained underperformance' and how it led her to explore the topic. The conversation highlights the importance of considering both physical and psychological stressors in an athlete's life and the energetic cost they impose. Sophie also emphasizes the need for athletes to have a balanced energy budget and be aware of the cumulative wear and tear of allostatic processes. The discussion provides valuable insights for athletes and coaches in understanding and managing allostatic load. Sophie reflects on her experience of dealing with unexplained under performance as an endurance athlete and discusses the importance of managing allostatic load. She emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to addressing underperformance, considering factors such as nutrition, training intensity, sleep and emotional stress. Sophie also highlights the potential impact of hormonal fluctuations on female athletes and the need for further research in this area. Sophie shares her personal strategies for managing stress, including journaling and disconnecting from devices during training. We also hear about her upcoming business, which aims to provide consulting and educational resources for athletes experiencing underperformance. LINKS: Sophie's Substack – “Understanding Allostatic Load in Athletes: The Unwanted Energy Thief” at https://sherzog.substack.com/p/understanding-allostatic-load-in “The energetic cost of allostasis and allostatic load” - Natalia Bobba-Alves, Robert-Paul Juster, Martin Picard at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030645302200292X Marco Altini “The Ultimate Guide to HRV” t https://www.marcoaltini.com/blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-heart-rate-variability-hrv-part-one Fitter Radio Episode with Dr Peter Stirling at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2024/8/19/episode-579-im-frankfurt-race-review-dr-peter-sterling More about Santara Tech at https://www.santaratech.com/

We review all the racing from the weekend including the World Cup race in Karlovy Vary, Challenge Beijing, Challenge Samarkand, IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Supertri London. We discuss the potential future of Supertri and the franchise model in professional triathlon and share excerpts from their Face to Face series in which Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee discuss their Olympic performances and the Supertri series.  (0:00:00) – We review all the racing from the weekend. (0:15:56) – Interview excerpts from Supertri Face to Face with Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee LINKS: Karlovy Vary World Triathlon Cup at https://www.triathlon.org/   Supertri at https://supertri.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast Challenge Beijing at https://challengefamily.com/races/challenge-beijing/ Challenge Samarkand at https://challenge-samarkand.com/ Supertri Face to Face interviews at https://www.youtube.com/@supertri

We review all the racing from the weekend.  We share excerpts from the Scientific Triathlon podcast interview with Inigo Mujika about Tapering in which they discuss best practices, scientific findings, potential benefits and how to factor in individuality. Matt Fitzgerald, author, coach, and co-founder of 80-20 Endurance, discusses his passion for running and writing. He emphasizes the importance of pacing in running and how it contributes to overall mastery and self-regulation. Matt shares various strategies for developing pacing skills, including body awareness, toughness, and judgment. He also talks about his Dream Run Camps, an immersive running retreat where participants can learn and improve their running abilities. (0:00:54) – Challenge Wanaka announce their new course (0:04:30) – We review the racing from the weekend. (0:13:45) – The Taper (0:15:56) – Interview excerpts with Inigo Mujika from the Scientific Triathlon podcast  (0:27:05) – Pacing (0:28:36) – Matt Fitzgerald LINKS: Inigo Mujika at https://www.inigomujika.com/ Matt Fitzgerald at  https://mattfitzgerald.org/ Scientific Triathlon ‘Taper Episode' #256 at https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts256/

A weekend of affected races! We review all the racing from the weekend. Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance is back on the show to talk to us about how to minimize and delay the IRONMAN shuffle. (0:04:26) – A weekend of affected races (0:11:54) – Tallin (0:20:12) – SuperTri Chicago (0:28:13) – Townsville Long Distance Worlds (0:35:47) – Pacing (0:41:57) – Dr Kate Baldwin LINKS: IRONMAN Tallin at https://www.ironman.com/im-tallinn SuperTri Chicago at https://supertri.com/events/supertri-chicago-2024/ Long Distance Worlds Townsville at https://townsville.triathlon.org/events/long-distance-triathlon/ Dr Kate Baldwin at Valere Endurance - https://valereendurance.com/ Link to exercises at https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-4phK3t62O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We review the racing from the IRONMAN Frankfurt European Championships and Supertri Boston at the weekend. Peter Sterling PhD is an American anatomist, physiologist, neuroscientist and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the author of What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design (2020), and with Simon Laughlin, is an author of Principles of Neural Design. In this podcast episode we discuss the concept of allostasis and its implications on health. Dr Sterling shares his journey from studying homeostasis in the 1970s to coining the term allostasis, highlighting how stress and anticipatory regulation affect the body's physiological processes. We look at the impact of social and psychological stressors on overall health, the role of predictive regulation and the limitations of current healthcare systems, especially in the context of the United States. Dr Sterling emphasises the need for a balanced approach to managing stress and maintaining health, pointing out the dangers of polypharmacy and the importance of societal well-being. (0:00:00) – Daniel Ryf announces her earlier retirement (0:05:14) – Supertri racing review (0:15:39) – IRONMAN Frankfurt race review (0:29:10) – An introduction to allostasis (0:34:20) – Professor Peter Sterling LINKS: Dr Peter Sterling on X at https://x.com/whatishealth21   IRONMAN Frankfurt at https://www.ironman.com/im-frankfurt Supertri Boston at https://supertri.com/events/supertri-boston-2024/

We review the racing from the MTR at the Paris Olympics and discuss Hayden Wilde's crash, Taylor Knibb's result, plus are we seeing a shift away from ‘Gold Meaning Everything?'. Tomas Rodriguez made a name for himself by beating IRONMAN World Champion Patrick Lange at IRONMAN Texas last April. Since then, he's been hit with an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for the banned substance Clomiphene. Tomas has released a statement blaming contaminated food. Could he be telling the truth? In sport the ability to assess who is eligible for a male or female category is fundamental to making that category work. We discuss sex testing at the Olympics and share a segment from Ross Tucker's podcast ‘The Science of Sport' explaining why he thinks the IOC are confused.  (0:00:00) – Water quality in the Seine (0:03:22) – We review the MTR at the Olympics (0:19:22) – The sanctioning of Thomas Rodriguez (0:36.10) – Sex testing at the Olympics (0:38:18) – Professor Ross Tucker Science of Sport podcast LINKS: The Science of Sport Podcast with Professor Ross Tucker – ‘Why Sex Test an Athlete' at https://shows.acast.com/realscienceofsport/episodes/bonus-episode-why-test-the-sex-of-an-athlete-the-ioc-seem-co Follow Tomas Rodriguez on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tomasrodher/

We review the racing from the Paris Olympics and bring you an interview with Hayden Wilde's coach, Craig Kirkwood. (0:00:00) – Bev calls in from Sweden and we review the racing from the Paris Olympics (0:22:20) – Craig Kirkwood LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/   Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/

Bev calls in from London and we review the racing from the T100 in London.  Carbon monoxide inhalation is a tool used for testing an athlete's VO2. Are some athletes now abusing it and using it to enhance their performance? We share an excerpt from the Science of Sport podcast. Kristian Blummenfelt's team announce his plans to move to cycling after the Olympics.  There've been some interesting coaching changes for pro triathletes in the last few weeks. We discuss why these changes might have been made. Taupo New Zealand loses its December based IRONMAN 70.3 – what this means for NZ based pro triathletes going forward. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from the T100 in London (0:07:11) – Kristian Blummenfelt will move to cycling only (0:10:53) – Carbon monoxide (0:14:04) – Ross Tucker Science of Sport podcast segment on carbon monoxide (0:35:33) – T100 London – race review (0:37:02) – Coaching changes amongst the pro athletes (0:59:57) – Sarah True wins IM 70.3 Maine (1:03:42) – Taupo, New Zealand loses the IRONMAN 70.3 LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/    The Science of Sport Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/science-of-sport-spotlight-6-how-pro-cyclists-use/id1461719225?i=1000662526554 More about the T100 series at https://t100triathlon.com/

Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid and Challenge Quebec.  T100 versus IM Pro Series. Is the T100 playing second fiddle? We invite Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about time effective gym training and how we can we get the biggest bang for our buck. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Switzerland and there's COVID in the room! (0:04:46) – Coverage issues at Lake Placid (0:06:22) – Sam Laidlow's DSQ, the update (0:07:51) – Is the T100 playing second fiddle to the IM Pro Series (0:16:20) – Infinit Nutrition discount (0:16:27) – ULTRO Earbuds discount (0:16:36) – Hexis Competition (0:18:26) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance (0:35:22) – IRONMAN Lake Placid race review (0:54:49) – Challenge Quebec LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/    IRONMAN Lake Placid at https://www.ironman.com/im-lake-placid HEXIS at https://www.hexis.live/ Kate Baldwin Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Challenge Quebec at https://www.capquebec.com/

Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from WTCS Hamburg and IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz at the weekend. Sam Laidlow's disqualification has been upheld – what happens now? Is it possible to fuel adequately for performance whilst also promoting body fat loss? We share excerpts from the Fuelling Endurance Podcast with Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin and discuss how HEXIS can help in this process. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Switzerland (0:04:10) – WTCS Hamburg and an Olympic update (0:17:28) – IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz (0:32:30) – The Tour de France cyclist Jonas Abrahamsen gains 20kg  (0:38:41) - Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin of Fuelling Endurance tell us whether it's possible to fuel adequately for performance and still promote body fat loss. (0:52:32) – Part 2 where they discuss how to achieve it by periodising nutrition. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/    IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz at https://www.ironman.com/im-vitoria   WTCS Hamburg at https://hamburg.triathlon.org/en/home/ HEXIS at https://www.hexis.live/ Fuelling Endurance podcast at https://thelongmunch.podbean.com/ 

Regan Hollioake, Professional Triathlete from Australia, talks to us about her journey from competitive open water swimming to triathlon. Regan discovered cycling as a strength after a standout performance at Busselton where she set the fastest ever age group female time. Living in a small town three hours north of Melbourne, she often trained alone but has more recently benefited from joining a training squad in Ballarat. We discuss her progression in running, from a 3:15 marathon to a 3:03 at IRONMAN Australia, despite not having a formal running background, and how she maintains a mindful approach to training volume to avoid injuries. Regan's debut as a professional athlete was at IRONMAN New Zealand, where she raced against notable competitors like Chelsea Sodaro and Els Visser. Despite initial doubts, she excelled and secured a fourth-place finish, validating her decision to go pro. We discuss her challenging lead-up to IRONMAN Australia, where she competed and won the race despite suffering a broken rib from an accident in the pool and an ulcerated cornea. Most recently Regan raced and won the full distance at Challenge Gunsan in Korea. Her next stop? Lake Placid and then the IRONMAN World Champs in Nice. She'll definitely be one to watch out for. LINKS: Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/