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It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. In our final podcast of the week, Smurf gives a rundown of the male and female pro fields and previews Sunday's pro races. He covers;The pro women to keep an eye out forHow the pro female race may play outHis podium predictions for tomorrow's pro raceThe pro men to keep an eye out forHow the pro male race may play outHis podium predictions for tomorrow's raceShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Our final guest for the week is a local larrikin and a 3 x Ironman Cairns finisher. Kevin Durose pretty well never misses an endurance sport event in Far North Queensland and lines up for his 4th Ironman this weekend. We chat with Kevin about;How Ironman changed and saved his lifeMaking friends in endurance sport - "a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet"Funny mistakes in Kevin's early days in triathlonHow facing tough challenges in training can help you to succeed on race dayThe importance of racing local events to keep endurance sport aliveManaging the atmosphere of Ironman Cairns, particularly the final daysAdvice for tackling the Ironman Cairns courseBeing grateful for being able to participate and raceShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Today we are excited to share with you a conversation with the current Ironman Cairns Asia-Pacific Female Champion, Kylie Simpson! Kylie took the win in Cairns in 2021, running an incredible marathon and demolishing a 19 minute deficit off the bike.This year she backs up with a target on her back and a little more pressure than the last 2 years. We chat to Kylie about;A huge 2021 including wins at Ironman Cairns and Ironman Western AustraliaA tough start to 2022 with a DNF at Ironman South Africa, missing the Ironman World Champs in St. George and also having surgery on her thumbHer build and preparation for Ironman CairnsWhat she has learnt over the past 2 years about herself, her training and her racingHow she feels lining up against the likes of Sarah Crowley, Radka Kahlefeldt and many others at Ironman CairnsShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. It's Wednesday of race week, and today we chat to one of Queensland's leading age group triathlon coaches Emma Quinn. Emma is a great athlete herself, having represented Australia at a range of multisport World Championship events 8 times. She has a great crew coming to Cairns for this weekend and we chat to Emma about;Being grateful for the chance to raceHow to prepare in the final days leading in to race dayFinalising your race and nutrition plansSpecific advice around the complexities of racing at CairnsHow to manage the day before race dayControlling the controllable's and enjoying the atmosphereBalancing life, training, work, family and racingShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Our second guest of the week is a Cairns local gearing up for her first ever Ironman. Nicole Damon is a mother of two and balances family and training with full time work.Nicoles has had her ups and downs through this Ironman prep and shares her experiences of both the struggles and the triumphs. We chat with Nicole about;Making the leap in to IronmanThe ups and downs of Ironman training, with challenges like a relationships breakdownHow the training has compared to 70.3 trainingBalancing life, kids and work with training for an IronmanThe Ironman Cairns course - what to look forward to and what to be wary ofTips for preparations in the final days pre-raceThe finish lining feeling and hearing Peter Murray say "you are an Ironman"!Showlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. We start the week with the only official Ironman Cairns legend to have completed all 10 Ironman Cairns branded events, Joe Pilat. Joe is a Far North Queensland local and has now been involved in the sport of triathlon for over 30 years, finishing his first Ironman in New Zealand in 1991. He is a veteran of over 30 iron distance triathlons and gives out a tonne of great advice in this interview. We talk with Joe about;How the fabric of the sport of Ironman triathlon has changed overt he past 30 yearsIronman Cairns and how it has developed over the past decadePreparing to race on the Ironman Cairns courseThe importance of support and family in your Ironman triathlon pursuitsHow to prepare in the final days before race dayAdvice for the Ironman Cairns courseShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week, Smurfette talks with two incredible women about their experiences with pregnancy and endurance sport. Jess Stenson is an Australian Olympic marathon runner and the mother of little Billy. Beth Mckenzie is a former professional athlete and the mother of Wynne and Marlo. Smurfette talks to both women about their journey through and posrt pregnancy including;* Strength training during and post pregnancy* Getting back to physical activity after having a baby* Support from society and sponsors for professional female athletes around training and racing* How pregnancy and their children changed their lives* Family planning around being a professional athlete* Exercises and tips for getting back after pregnancy* Their very individual stories of getting back to training and racing post-pregnancyShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

100 EPISODES!!!At the end of 2018, we started the Smurf & Smurfette podcast to capture our journey to Ironman Cairns in 2019. Now, 100 episodes later, we have covered an incredible amount of content with many amazing guests across a range of endurance sports.So this week, we go back and hear some of our highlights from the last 50 episodes. We cover the themes of;TrainingThe ProcessBalanceEnjoymentMental StrengthInspiration and SupportRacingAnd we hear back from many of our special guests including;Zach BitterDan PlewsCaleb NobleGrace ThekSarah ThomasAdam FraserNadine HuntNick CarlingAmy BoweAidan HobbsKellie LangleyDavid ArnoldShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week we talk with 2022 Ultraman finisher Fiona Lenz. Fiona is a police officer based in the small Central Queensland town of Clermont. She has a significant history in Ironman triathlon and just tackled her biggest challenge of Ultraman in Noosa, Queensland. We chat with Fiona about;* What it takes mentally to prepare for an Ultraman* The preparation and training and getting this done in a small remote town* Balancing training with life and work* Being inspired and inspiring others* The lad up to the race weekend and the nerves * Day 1, 2 and 3 of Ultraman - the support of her crew, the other athletes and her coach* The finish line emotion and what it means to achieve such a massive goal* Showing others that anything is possible!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week we talk with Sydney based ultrarunner Mark Avery who attempted to break the 24 hour treadmill world record in March 2022. Mark is a family man who has tackled a number of significant ultrarunning challenges over the past few years. We chat with Mark about;* The tragedy of losing a friend to cancer and the extreme lows that followed* Speaking up and seeing a GP when life gets tough and mental health issues present themselves* How marathon running changed his life and got him back on track* His ultrarunning challenges so far, including running 1000kms from Tweed Heads to Sydney to raise funds for Gotcha4Life* What inspired him to attempt to break the 24 hour treadmill world record* The training for a 24 hour treadmill run* The highs and lows of 24 hours on a treadmill* Outrun Cancer - the amazing charity that Mark ran forShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlOutrun CancerGotcha4LifeLifelineSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. This week, Smurf chats with top age group athlete and triathlon coach Nick Carling about this weekend's 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George, Utah.We cover;* The St George course and how it differs from Kona, Hawaii* How the race might play out in the Utah conditions and on this challenging Ironman course* The omissions from the men's and women's fields and how that may impact the dynamic of race day* The female race and our top 5 place getters and dark horses* The male race and our top 5 place getters and dark horsesShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to Ironman Australia Legend David Arnold. David is a 28 x Ironman finisher which includes 15 finishes at Ironman Australia and 2 finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.David talks us through the changes he has seen in the over 15 years that he has been visiting Forster and Port Macquarie and gives out tonnes and tonnes of great advice for all Ironman athletes, whether a first timer or experienced.He talks us through his thoughts of the Ironman Australia course at Port Macquarie and shares many stories from his years in triathlon and Ironman.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to Port Macquarie local, 5 x Ironman finisher and Ultraman finisher Rachelle Sanderson. Rachelle talks us through the highs and lows of the Ironman Australia course, and in particular the things to look forward to on the bike course. She gives us an insight into the differences between preparing for and racing and Ultraman vs and Ironman and gives great advice to first timers on the Port Macquarie Course.Listen out for a hot tip for a great brekky spot for the Monday after your Ironman or 70.3 too!!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to veteran Ironman athlete and Women for Tri Ambassador Susane Belkhiati. Ironman Australia will be her 15th Ironman which includes a number of visits to Port Macquarie for Ironman Australia.  Susane has a huge year in store with Ironman Australia being the first of 4 iron distance events planned for 2022 including Challenge Roth, the Ironman World Championships in Kona and Ironman Western Australia in December. We hear from Susane about Women for Tri and her role as an ambassador, training for Ironman Australia, balancing work, life and training, and her key tips for success this weekend.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to a first time Ironman competitor. Balancing full time work with a major Australian media organisation, family life with his wife and two kids, as well as training for his first Ironman, Leigh Lavery has managed to keep it all in check and get to Ironman Australia race week ready to jump in head first. At the end of 2020, Leigh decided to take a year away from alcohol, and this coincided with his first triathlon in February of 2021. From there, it snowballed and he has now gone from barely being able to swim 25m and breastroking much of his first triathlon, to now lining up for the most prestigious Ironman event in Australia. We hear from Leigh about changing his relationship with alcohol, the significant life changes that Ironman has brought about, the ups and downs of training for his first Ironman and everything in between!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back after a few weeks' hiatus while Cairns 50 and Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra were under way.But we are back with a big one! This week we hear all about Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra and the journey to 36 yards, 241.2km's and "the assist" for Smurf and his crew of Smurfette and Kate. After hearing some snippets from throughout the event, Smurfette interviews Smurf and chat about;* Training and tapering leading in to DCG* Event week and pre-event nerves* Nutrition - the things that went horribly wrong and the things that went well* Planning milestones and persevering towards small goals along the way* What it was like during the laps at DCG* The inter-loopal times...the plan and executing this period in between laps* As things wore on and in to the second day, how the final hours began to play out* The massive highs and demoralising lows of a Backyard Ultra* Reflections on things learnt from the experienceShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlDead Cow Gully - Backyard UltraSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we talk with 8 x Marathon finisher and first time 70.3 Finisher Nadine Hunt. A Cairns local, Nadine took up running after being selected to be part of the Indigenous Marathon Project while the project was still in its infancy. As one of the first females in the project, Nadine trained for and completed the New York City Marathon. More recently, Nadine has taken up triathlon and we talk with her about her time as part of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, her role in her community, her life changes as a runner and the transition to triathlon.We talk to Nadine in the week before her first 70.3 at Melbourne 70.3 then catch up again post-race to find out how it all went!This one is a truly amazing story and well worth the listen!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we talk to the the winner of the Open Female race at the 2022 Mooloolaba Tri, Emily Donker. This was a special race for not just Emily, but the entirety of the triathlon community as we celebrated 30 years of the Mooloolaba Tri. We chat with Emily about;Her start in triathlon at Kingscliffe Tri in 2010Her journey from first time triathlete to racing in the open and professional fieldsBalancing training and racing around life and workThe build in to Mooloolaba including the win at the first Queensland Triathlon Series race in Robina in JanuaryTraining leading in to Mooloolaba and the postponement of Hell of the WestThe atmosphere and nerves on race dayHow the swim/bike/run played outChampagne injuries on the finish podiumShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we talk to the newly crowned Australian Long Course Triathlon champion Caleb Noble after his win at Husky Tri. We chat with Caleb about;2021 and the highs and lows of 70.3, Ironman and Marathon racingRacing against the best of Australian triathlon during the COVID pandemicTraining over the summer in the lead up to Geelong 70.3 and Husky TriGeelong 70.3 and bouncing back from a disappointing raceThe mindset when transitioning from a poor race to another only 7 days letterThe importance of Caleb's coach, Brad Bevan, in preparing for a raceThe atmosphere at Husky Tri and the excitement of the male/female pro handicap raceHusky Tri and how Caleb got the winThe finish line and celebrating with family and friendsWhat's next for 2022Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we review 70.3 Geelong with 3 great guests;Grace ThekGrace is a professional triathlete based in Melbourne and at this year's 70.3 Geelong took out 3rd professional female. This was Grace's 5th podium in a row at Geelong 70.3 and adds to her long list of professional triathlon podiums.Jo CopeJo is a WYN Racing Ambassador and took out 2nd place in the 50-54 age group. She is an experienced triathlete with 3 Ironman finishes and 13 70.3 finishes to her name in just 6 years of racing!Vicky HuangVicky took the win in the 25-29 age group at this year's 70.3 Geelong and also finished 6th overall age group female. Her super fast 2:31 bike split was not far behind some of the pro women!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, Smurf & Smurfette chat about beginning the LCHF journey and do so with the help of the great book "What the fat" from Grant Schofield, Dr Caryn Zinn and Craig Rodger. We talk through the 10 "rules" of LCHF, those being;Go low Human InterferenceCut the carbs DOWN...not outVirtuous vegetablesMake fat your friendPut protein in its placeEat on cueSort your supportDiligence, not effortAdopt the "3 meal rule"It's not JUST about the foodYou can find more about Grant Schofield hereShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.  This week we talk with the coach and business owner Irene Cats. Irene runs Swimfit For Life in Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia. She is an extremely successful swim coach who has helped hundreds of swimmers and triathletes improve their swimming. In particular, she has worked with many age group triathletes working towards Ironman Cairns and Cairns 70.3. Smurfette talks with Irene about;Her experience with swimming as an athleteThe foundations of a strong swim strokeIrene's favourite and most useful swim drills for triathletesBuilding confidence in the open waterCoaching philosophies and complementing the work of other coachesSwimming your way to happinessFind out more about Irene and her programs at www.swimfitforlife.comShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.  This week we talk with the President and Secretary of Australia's NEWEST triathlon club about the process and challenges of starting a tri club. Grafton Triathlon Club is based on the North Coast of NSW and began operation at the end of 2021. Roxy and Amy from Grafton Tri Club talk us through the challenges and highlights of the process so far including;·       Their personal triathlon experience as athletes·       How the idea to start a club came about·       The process from idea, through the development of the club and to getting things started·       The important of a strong association, in this case Triathlon NSW, to guide the process·       Getting people and local businesses involved·       Events, racing and training·       The importance of coaching and skill development for beginners and juniors·       Developing a club based triathlon eventShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.au Wyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.Our second podcast for the year is a returning guest, but this time it's a much different conversation! Last time we spoke to Sarah Thomas, she was a elite age grouper winning Ironman age group races. This time, she has just finished her first year as a pro triathlete. We talk with Sarah about;The trials and tribulations she faced in 2021 including a relationships breakdown, tough racing and a change in coachThe tough moments and the decision to race pro in 2021How training and racing as a pro has been different from training and racing as an age grouperHer first pro Ironman event at her home Ironman course, Ironman CairnsHer reflections and learnings from this experience Lining up at Sunshine Coast 70.3 and Hervey Bay 100 against some of Australia's best long course triathletesHer experiences in her second pro Ironman race at Ironman Western AustraliaThe emotions of crossing the IMWA finish line second overall and securing her first ever pro podiumA switch of coach and tri squad for 2022What lies ahead for Sarah in 2022Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests.We kick off 2022 talking with one of the most successful age group athletes of 2021, Matt Kerr. Matt is an elite age grouper and proved this with his overall age group wins and course records at 70.3 Cairns, 70.3 Sunshine Coast, Ironman New Zealand and Ironman Western Australia. We talk with Matt about;His athletic history in surf life saving, crossfit and other sportsStarting his triathlon journey by jumping straight in to long course racingThe early days of LCHF with Grant Schofield and Dan PlewsMaking the move to base himself on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland for the majority of 2021Successes at 70.3 and Ironman racing in 2021The inevitable question about turning proWhat 2022 and the future bringsShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with world class ultra runner Zach Bitter. In particular, we dive deep in to Zach's philosophies around coaching including;Where he is at with his planning for his trans America runHis career as a teacher and how those skills transfer in to coachingDifferentiation of programs and sessions for individual athletesManaging the training load and programs of athletes when taking in to account their life circumstancesZach's nutrition philosophies and how they influence his coaching methodologiesTraining for a 50k compared to a 50 miler, 100 milers or even longer ultraResearch in to LCHF and how our knowledge and understanding of LCHF Endurance has developed since the FASTER StudyThe limitations of research and how athletes can use lab research regarding nutrition to maximise their performanceZach's next goals through the end of 2021 and in to 2022Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with entrepreneur, age group triathlon and family man Ed Baker. Ed is an angel investor and growth advisor to various startups and has led the growth of global businesses such as Facebook, Uber, Zwift and Whoop. Ed has also been incredibly successful in age group triathlon having won his age group at Ironman 70.3 Mont Tremblant (2018) and Ironman 70.3 Texas (2018), as well as taking the overall age group title at Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz (2021), Ironman 70.3 Maine (2021), Ironman Copenhagen (2018) and Ironman Lake Placid (2018). We talk with Ed about;His life as a marathon runner during his college years and his Olympic dreamBusiness and family life before finding triathlonTransitioning in to triathlon under the guidance of Matt DixonHis initial success and the lessons learned through 2018 an 2019The obstacles along the way including bike crashes and heart concernsJumping back in to racing this year following 2.5 years with no racesTraining and nutrition under the guidance of new coach Dr Dan PlewsPreparations for Ed's first Ironman in 3 years at Ironman CaliforniaShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

It's a special edition of the Smurf & Smurfette podcast as we talk with Robbie Andrews just before we runs a 6.7km loop around his block, on the hour, every hour, for 55 hours!!!"Robbie Does His Block" is a charity initiative raising money for endED - a charity with the vision of providing a safe haven for expression and support of people suffering from eating disorders, their family and carers in a private non-judgemental space.We talk with Robbie about;His history in endurance sport, particularly Ironman triathlonHis WHY for jumping in to such a huge challengeThe training and preparation for 55 x 6.7km loops around his local neighbourhoodNutrition, pacing and support throughout the 55 hours of runningYou can support Robbie's cause by donating HERE. Follow Robbie's progress at his Facebook age HERE or by following endED HERE.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with Gynaecologist, Obstetrician and former AFLW premierships winner with the Western Bulldogs, Tiarna Ernst. Tiarna has significant experience with training and performing as an athlete and also supporting women to training and perform in their chosen sports. We talk with Tiarna about the menstrual cycle and athletic performance including;How female athletes can get the best out of themselves through different phases of the menstrual cycleDifferent types of training through different stages of the menstrual cycleSome of the myths surrounding female athletes, the menstrual cycle and performanceThe impact of contraception on the menstrual cycle and athletic performanceAdolescent females, the menstrual cycle and athletic developmentThe first steps for female athletes to begin working on their ability to manage their training and performance around the menstrual cycleThis week's podcast is not just for female athletes. It is a great reminder for coaches, parents and anyone else involved in female sport on working with female athletes and the menstrual cycle.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with champion age group triathlete Madi Roberts following her overall age group win at 70.3 Sunshine Coast. Madi blitzed the age group field taking out top female in a time of 4:20 and even finished fourth female overall including professional athletes. Madi has had an interesting triathlon journey to date and we talk with her about;Growing up in Port Macquarie, the heart of Australian long course triathlonRacing her first 70.3 World's on a road bikeBecoming 20-24 Age Group World Champion over the Standard Distance at the 2017 ITU World Championships in Rotterdam, NetherlandsBeing named 2017/18 Triathlon Queensland Age Group Athlete of the Year Injuries and setbacks and how she overcame theseA short hiatus from triathlon to tackle marathon runningGetting back to triathlon with more setbacks and successHer win at 70.3 Sunshine CoastPreparation for her first Ironman at Ironman WA in Busselton this DecemberTurning pro in 2022Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with runner, multisport athlete, coach and massage therapist Greta Truscott. Greta recently had the privilege of participating in the 1000 Miles To Light project with big ultrarunning names such as Pat Farmer and Dean Karnazes. In this project, two teams of 4 runners (an Australian team and US team) each ran 100 miles for 10 straight days, with runners taking it in turns to run 5km stints. We talk with Greta about her history in the sport of running and the 1000 Miles to Light project itself, including;The challenges COVID put in front of the organising team, reducing the event from a transcontinental run to a looped run on the Singleton Army BaseRunning 1000 miles in a team of 4 (250 miles each) over the space of 10 daysRaising awareness and funds for youth mental health charity Reach OutTraining for the stop start nature of 1000 Miles to LightNutrition to fuel each day and ensure recovery for the nextThe competition of Australia v New ZealandThe mental and physical challenges encountered through 10 days of runningWhat's next for GretaShowlinkshttps://www.1000milestolight.com/https://rejoovrunners.com.au/www.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, we talk with the one and only Dr Dan Plews. He's an age group Ironman World Champion, a coach, a sports scientist, a family man and much more!! And this week, Dan talks us through what makes up the "ultimate" age group triathlete. We talk with Dan about;Athletic history of age group triathletes - what sports tend to be great breeding grounds for successful age group triathletesTraining for age group triathletes - what the approximate ideal training load and hours is and what this should look like over a week and throughout a seasonNutrition for age group triathletes - what the ideal day to day nutrition looks like and how this helps elevate the training and recovery of athletesMonitoring performance and recovery - using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and blood glucose levelsNature vs Nurture - what is more important for age group triathletes? Can hard work and smart training out do genetics and natural ability?The mindset of an age group triathlete - how do age groupers build mental strength and maximise their mental gameShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf and Smurfette talk with ultra runner Matty Campbell. Based in the UK, Matty has run 50k and 100k ultra events, however, just recently laced up for his first ever 100 miler. Unfortunately, Matty didn't quite make it, but walked away with plenty of success and learning regardless. We talk with Matty about;How he got involved in running - the first 5k up to his first ultra marathonsBeing "prepared" for ultra running and his first ultrasThe training and journey towards his first 100 milerTraining in the depths of a UK winterBalancing training with work, new jobs, social life, family and everything elseThe importance of a coach to help Matty to his first 100 milerThe Beacons Way Ultra - how it played out and what led to the DNFLessons and learnings for next timeShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf and Smurfette talk with first time half marathon runners Vanessa Van Bael and Annie May. With 6 to 9 months of training, both Vanessa and Annie have worked their way up to their first half marathon and recently achieved their goals at their respective events. We talk with Vanessa and Annie about;What inspired them to give a half marathon a goWhat event they chose and whyWhat the training was like in the lead up to their first halfBalancing life with trainingThe challenges along the way including injuries, illness and even weddings!The highs and lows of race dayWhat is coming nextShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf talks through his experiences at 3 Marathons 3 Days held in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. The event includes a marathon on Friday with 1400m of elevation and a mix of rainforest single track, fire trail, dirt road and sealed road; a marathon on Saturday with 1400m of elevation along 4wd tracks, overgrown single track and fire trail; a marathon on Sunday with 900m of elevation with a fast, but hard, 10k of downhill on the road to finish!Smurfette interviews Smurf about the highlights and lowlights, the training leading in to the race, strategy for a stage race, nutrition and much much more!A big thank you to Dynamic Running for putting the event on for the 10th year and to our little family of runners from the weekend.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf talks with first time Ironman athlete Michael Kimpton. Retired and based in Airlie Beach in Queensland, Michael just complete his first Ironman at Ironman Cairns...at 66 years old!!! We talk with Michael about;Growing up with sports and encountering a setback with a significant motorcycle accidentGetting back on his feet and his first triathlon in his late twentiesTaking up triathlon again in 2016, 30 years after his first triathlonTraining and nutrition for older age group athletes70.3 racing and 70.3 World Championships in Nice 2019Preparing for his first IronmanThe pre-race week nerves and preparationsFinishing his first Ironman and hearing Pete Murray call him across the finish linePicking up a Kona qualifying slot!!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk about "The Happy Athlete". Why being a happy athlete is so important and strategies to help make this happen. This includes;Making endurance sport part of your lifestyleInvolving friends and familyNutritional balance and the 80/20 ruleComparison being the thief of joyVolunteering and giving backEmbracing the struggle and loving the processBeing grateful that we GET to do these things!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook PageEpisode is LivePublished: May. 24, 2021 @ 3AM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what's coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats

It's now just over a week on from the finish line of Ironman Cairns 2021, and Smurf & Smurfette provide a wrap up of some of the age group highlights, finish line interviews and a play by play of the pro race.Some of the highlights in this week's podcast include;Breaking age group course records in both the mens and womens raceA broken course record in the mens 70.3 raceFinish line interviews with Nick Carling, Sarah Thomas, Jason Limbert, Rhys Jones, Craig Whiting and fan favourite Clare ZappalaA recap of the women's pro race from SmurfetteA recap of the men's pro race from SmurfAfter hearing this week's podcast, you will want to sign up for 2022!!!Smurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Cairns race week, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from local Cairns athletes.Today we talk with Emma and Colin Leeson. The father daughter duo have been training hard for Ironman Cairns 70.3 with Emma about to finish her first 70.3 and Colin coming along for the ride. Colin has been involved in triathlon since the early 90's as an athlete and also as the Managing Director of TLR Race Wheels. When Emma decided to give Cairns 70.3 a shot, Colin jumped on board to coach, support and complete the event as well. We talk with Emma and Colin about;Colin's background in triathlonThe inspiration for Emma to take up triathlonThe training in the lead up to Cairns 70.3The nerves and excitement the night before race dayThe plan for race day and nutritionThose finish line feels and "ugly crying"!!What comes next for Emma and Colin And of course - the SUPER SPEEDY SMURF Round!!!Smurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Cairns race week, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from local Cairns athletes.Today we talk to Megan Hendry, a highly successful age group triathlete local to the Cairns hinterland. Megan has finished Ironman Cairns twice and Cairns 70.3 three times. In these five races on the Cairns course, Megan has not finished lower than 4th in her age group! We talk with Megan about;Balancing triathlon training with FOUR part time jobs!Her first triathlon experience at Yungaburra triathlon to now being an ambassador for the raceLocal knowledge of the Ironman Cairns course and the local support of the raceTraining for Ironman and 70.3 in the Atherton TablelandsWhat the final days of preparation look like pre-raceOrganisation and logistics on the weekend of Ironman CairnsAdvice for first timers on the Ironman Cairns courseAnd of course - the SUPER SPEEDY SMURF Round!!!Smurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Cairns race week, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from local Cairns athletes.Today we talk to local Cairns athlete and coach Nick Carling. Nick has 5 Ironman distance finishes, two of which are at Cairns. He also has numerous Cairns 70.3 finishes and podiums to his name. We talk with Nick about;Preparations for race day and some of the bumpTips for managing these final days and race dayThe build in to Ironman and 70.3 Cairns for his athletesBuilding the mental capacity of athletes to ensure success on race dayHow to manage the deep lows that race day bringsExpectations for Ironman Cairns and chasing that pro cardHow to celebrate post-race dayRaising awareness and funds for COUCH (Cairns Organisation United for Cancer Health)And of course - the SUPER SPEEDY SMURF Round!!!Smurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Cairns race week, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from local Cairns athletes.Today we talk to our first special guest for the week, first time Ironman athlete Clare Zappala. Clare has thirteen 70.3 finishes to her name, including four 70.3 finishes on the Cairns course. We talk with Clare about;Balancing Ironman training with life as a teacherWhy Clare decided to make the leap up to the Ironman distanceThe difference between training for a 70.3 and an IronmanWhat to be aware of out on the Ironman Cairns courseGreat advice she has received from many many other athletesThe taper and how it has differed from a 70.3 taperRacing on her home course with friends, family and colleagues all cheering her onWhat she does in the days preceding a race, particularly here in CairnsHer expectations for race dayAnd of course - the SUPER SPEEDY SMURF Round!!!Smurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Cairns race week, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from local Cairns athletes.We start the week talking the "art of the taper"...because it really is that - an art!! In this episode, Smurf & Smurfette cover the key Do's and Don'ts of race week, including;Keeping things as normal as possibleWhat training during race week should look likeNutrition for race weekPlanning and organisation during race week and for race dayIronman Cairns specific logisticsVisualisationRest and recoveryControlling what you can controlSmurf & Smurfette thanks all of their supporters;OSSEM Cairns on Lake Street - Cairns premier orthopaedic and sports medicine clinicCruze Coffee on Grafton Street - the best coffee in Cairns!Wyn Racing - go see Luke, Beth and the team at the Wyn and Malo Republic pop up tent at the event expoSFuels - the go to LCHF endurance nutrition product for Smurf & SmurfetteRun Like A Girl - supporting women in runningShowlinksSmurf & SmurfetteOSSEMCruze CoffeeWyn RepublicMalo RepublicSFuelsRun Like A Girl

oin endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk with Cairns triathletes Anthony Ralph who completed Ultraman Australia on May 8, 9 and 10. Ultraman Australia is a 3 day triathlon event held in Noosa and on the Sunshine Coast that includes;DAY 1 - 10k Swim, 140km BikeDAY 2 - 281.1km BikeDAY 3 - 84.4km Double MarathonWe talk with Anthony about;His history in triathlon and what inspired him to give an Ironman and then Ultraman a shotThe training in the lead up to Ultraman Australia, including 20+ hours a week fo swim, bike, run and strength workThe importance of the crew over the 3 days of UltramanNutrition and pacing strategies over the 3 daysRecovering between days to maximise performanceThe atmosphere of the event and the challenges facedShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk with Tim Walsh, creator and race director of Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra, and John Pearson, second place at the inaugural 2021 Dead Cow Gully with 43 loops.We discuss the inspiration for the creation of the event, the location and course (on a working cattle farm in rural Queensland) and the highs and lows of an epic weekend. The event saw Ryan Crawford finish 44 loops, assisted to this epic 295km journey by John Pearson who pulled the pin after 43 loops. The family friendly event provided numerous inspirational stories that we hear about in this week's podcast.Showlinkshttps://www.deadcowgully.com.au/www.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk with elite Xterra triathlete and SFuels Ambassador Program Team Captain Lewis Ryan. Lewis is relatively new to the pro Xterra ranks, but has had great success already with a win at XTerra Taiwan and multiple age group world championship podiums. We talk with Lewis about;Growing up in New Zealand and how this led to mountain biking and triathlonWhat a typical training week for a pro Xterra triathlete looks likeOvercoming adversity and the mindset of a pro Xterra triathleteNutrition, particularly LCHF, to support training, recovery and racingBeing a part of the SFuels team as Ambassador Team CaptainSFuels, their products and his roleWhat 2021 brings for Lewis and SFuelsShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk with sub-elite track, road and cross country runner Aidan Hobbs. Aidan is a podiatrist by trade and the Business Lead for not for profit organisation CheckUp. He is also currently completing his Phd while balancing up to 100 miles of running every week. Add to this being a family man with his wife and two kids, Aidan balances a lot while still achieving success. This success includes an 8:50:22 and a 6th place for the 3000m steeplechase at the most recent National Track and Field Championships!We talk with Aidan about;How he balances his many commitments, yet still achieves significant success in a range of fieldsHow he got involved in running and stories from his running during childhoodRunning on the track against men up to 15 years younger than him and how he keeps upWhat a typical training week looks likeAidan's nutrition and recovery week to weekKeeping engaged with his family while balancing his many commitmentsLife lessons from runningShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk through their race recaps of this year's Gold Coast Running Festival. This included the half marathon for Smurf and the 10k for Smurfette with Baby Smurfette. SMURFETTEHer journey from 2 weeks postpartum barely being able to walk 500m to 4 months later running a 10kWhat her slow and safe run program looked likeConsiderations that needed to be made in developing an appropriate programThe mental shift from top age group athlete to a walk/run programAttacking the process and using process goals to measure successEvent day and running 10k with pushing the pram with Baby SmurfetteWhat's next for SmurfetteSMURFThe last 4 months of consistent run training and what that looked likeNutrition in the lead up to race day and on race dayUsing key run sessions to prepare mentally and physically for half marathon race dayRace day pacing and race planBreaking 80 minutes for the half marathon and hitting a 5 minute half marathon PBTransitioning from half marathon training to ultramarathon trainingShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette start the conversation about perimenopause, particularly in regards to training and nutrition. We talk with Nutritionist, Dietitian and Coach Amy Kate Bowe about;What perimenopause isThe signs and symptoms of perimenopauseHow younger women can prepare for perimenopauseTraining, nutrition and reducing stress during perimenopauseWe also talk with Age Group Triathlete Kellie Langley as she trains through perimenopause. We hear about her experiences with symptoms, how she has had to adapt her training and nutrition, and other impacts on her life.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk with top age group triathlete and Wyn Racing Team Manager Ryan "Frizee" Miller. You would have definitely seen him on Instagram - now hear about his training, coaching and role with Wyn Republic. We talk;A brief overview or Ryan and his trainingHis journey from beginner to elite Ironman age grouperRyan's coaching philosophies and his work with Ash Thommo (2 Wolves Coaching)Ryan's role with Wyn Republic and Wyn RacingThe challenges of 2020 and what 2021 brings for Wyn RacingEvents, challenges and camps for Wyn Racing 2021The inspiration of 350 worldwide Wyn Racing athletesBig plans for 2021!!!Showlinks2 Wolves CoachingAsh Thommo NutritionRyan Millerwww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page

Join endurance athletes Smurf & Smurfette and their special guests as they talk through all things endurance sport, whether it be training, nutrition, balance, equipment, racing and much much more!On this week's podcast, Smurf & Smurfette talk advice for beginner triathletes. We put the call out to our listeners for advice, and we got some nuggets of gold!! There will even be some great stuff in here for experienced triathletes and other endurance athletes. We cover;Managing your transition area and your transitionsHaving a great support crewMaking a list and checking it twice to make sure you don't forget anythingHow to prepare for and manage the swim startWhat not to wear to avoid chafeBeing prepared for the addiction and lifestyle that is triathlonGetting a coachAnd much, much more...!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook PageEpisode is LivePublished: Mar. 02, 2021 @ 1PM EditUnpublishAdd a TranscriptGet episode better indexed by search engines.Add Chapter MarkersListeners can tap through & see what’s coming up.Create a Visual SoundbiteBest way to share to social media for engagement.Share Episode OnFacebookTwitterLinkedInMore OptionsEmail Link to Episode CopyDirect Link to MP3 Copy Download MP3Embed this ONE EpisodeView Episode Stats