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We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend – you choose the distance you'd like to enter. The Competition:  Email in to info@fitter.co.nz the answer to the following question… “The Whakatipu Legend has an event called The Combo Challenge. What is the total distance that swimmers will swim at this event?'  The answer can be found on their website at www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz  The competition will be drawn in 2 weeks – on Sunday 17th December - and the winner announced on the podcast the following week.” Bevan and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells La Quinta and IRONMAN Western Australia plus we hear from IMWA winners Daniel Baekkegaard and Fenella Langridge at the finish line. Alex Bees won the free race entry to the Calley Homes Mount Half. We find out more about him. Athlete turned coach, Matt Bottrill of ‘Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching' has not only had an incredible career as a cyclist but has also coached athletes to world records. In this segment Matt shares valuable insights into training and aerodynamics. We discuss the significance of optimizing speed, power, and aerodynamics in both training and racing, and the need for athletes to focus not just on training, but also on adapting their bodies for better aerodynamics. Matt emphasizes the importance of body position and aerodynamics, using mirrors and video analysis for progress. We also discuss bike fitting for triathletes, and the role of individualized drills and adaptations. Plus, we touch on optimal cadence and the importance of varying training zones in triathlon training. Simon Cochrane is a World Champion after winning the recent Ultraman World Championships in Kona smashing the race record in the process. We share excerpts from our interview with Simon, out tomorrow. (0:02:21) – Competition for 2 x free race entries to the Whakatipu Legend. (0:08:28) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:08:40) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15  (0:09:17) – IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells race review and it was a Norwegian domination (0:14:28) – IRONMAN Western Australia race review (0:17:41) – Finish line interviews with Daniel Baekkegaard and Fenella Langridge (0:25:07) – IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo this weekend (0:25:42) – Chelsea Sodaro racing at the Mount Festival of Sport (0:27:00) – The Calley Homes Mount Half (0:27:35) – Alex Bees talks about the Mount Half race (0:33:51) – Pedaling efficiency. Producing force and developing your range of cadences. (0:40:38) – Intro to Matt Bottrill – Force and the pedal stroke. (0:42:37) – Matt Bottrill of ‘Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching' (1:03:00) – Introduction to Simon Cochrane Ultraman World Champion (0:49:30) – Excerpts from our interview with Simon Cochrane – out tomorrow. 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 Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Daniel Baekkegaard at https://www.danielbaekkegaard.com/ Fenella Langridge at https://www.trifenella.co.uk/ IRONMAN Western Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-western-australia Matt Bottrill at https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Indian Wells at https://www.ironman.com/im703-indian-wells Calley Homes Mount Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/events/tauranga-half/ Simon Cochrane at https://www.athleticpeak.co.nz/ Ultraman World at https://ultramanworlds.com/

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

PouwerPlay's Rob Pouw is joined by the multi talented triathlete Cameron Wurf. The former Olympic rower and professional cyclist talks about his second place in Ironman Western Australia, where he secured a slot for the Ironman World Championship in Kona 2019 (1:00). They also talk learning something new each race (4:40), about the 2018 race tactics in Kona (8:50), getting the right mindset to suffer (10:45), team tactics (15:57), and the satisfaction that triathlon gives him compared to rowing and cycling (20:01). The chat continues with cyclists crossing over to triathlon (24:14), which pro-cyclist could make the leap to Ironman (27:21), and training and learning with Team Sky (30:35). To wrap it up, Cam talks about the sporting dreams he had as a young boy and which ones are still alive (35:55).

News: Results from Ultraman, Ironman Cozumel; New Challenge race, IMWA and Hits Palm Springs are coming up; John keeps ranting; some random stuff.  This Weeks Discussion: What is one triathlon item you bought that you wished you hadn’t? It's that thing that you bought that never got used or you discovered was a total was of time. Comment here.  This Weeks Photo: Here's the swim start at John's House of Travel Festival of Triathlon. Spot John in the background.  Interview: This week we have an interview with Paul Laursen and Dan Plews, from www.plewandprof.com. They go into detail about HRV.  My First Tri: 'The Scary Bear' Richard Waddington sent through this first tri.  Interview: We get Rob Wilby on the show again to talk about improving your Ironman swim for the busy age grouper. Check out his work at www.oxygenaddict.com.     

News: Results from Ironman Florida; Ironman Langkawi is coming up; Jorgenson did the New York Marathon; IMWA have binned their carbo event; IM Weymouth has stopped, 70.3 continues.  This Weeks Discussion: This week Bevan wants to know what is your most disappointing moment in your triathlon career? We don't want to hear stories of redemption, this is the time where you sucked and you were gutted because of it. Comment here.  Interview: This week we have an interview with John McAvoy. John was a hardend criminal who managed to turn his life around, while in jail, through sport. From there he's gone on to become a high level age group Ironman. John has recently released his book 'Redemption - From Iron Bars to Ironman'. You can get it from his website here: www.therealmcavoy.com Statstastic: This week we look at the slowest IM of all time. Which leads us to an interesting man by the name of Walt Stack.  Age Grouper of the Week: We look at the winners of the 50-54 age group at Kona. 

It’s always great to speak with our great mate Luke McKenzie. Today Luke ventured over to Pete’s place to get on The Fat Black and speak to us all about his crushing IMWA performance but the things leading up to that, which made the result possible. There is one tip that allows you to move forward from both the good and the bad. Enjoy. In today's episode, we discuss: What Kona taught Luke How to deal with disappointment Amped vs relaxed Knowing when you have more to push Where the focus goes when you are on the edge Consistency in running Re-discovering the passion for swimming Self belief Links from the show: Check out Luke's website and social media pages at: http://lukemckenzie.com/ https://twitter.com/lukemckenzie https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete http://instagram.com/lukemckenzie Show Sponsors: Revbox TriTravel Vespa Please Help Us Grow… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate it! Enjoy the show!

I should have dropped the f-bomb in the title. It would have more impact.  Seriously. Why are athletes wanting things easy? Race after race we hear how tough it was like the toughness of doing an Ironman was not expected. I don't get it. A big reason we sign up for these events is because we are looking for a challenge. We are seeing (even if we are only aiming to finish and don't care what time it is, other than it being under cut off) if we have what it takes. What we have deep within ourselves when the going gets tough.  Yet that goes out the window when it does get tough ... And athletes are wishing it was easier.  Yeah it was choppy, yeah it was windy .. Yeah it was .... But some athletes still went fast and many of them don't have anything you don't.  Pete and I talk IMWA, why athletes need to get real, use the power of negative preparation and we talk about the absurdity of 70 athletes not finishing the swim. I also give some accountability home work at the end. To do one thing... Make you a better athlete.  In today’s episode, we discuss: Strategy, preparation, execution. Luke Mckenzie is a badass.  Giving in.  Disrespect. The swim and how NOT to be one of those 70 that didn't finish. Why it shouldn't be easy.  What you need to do now if you did race.  What you need to do if swimming isn't a strong point. Links from the show: http://www.thefatblackpodcast.com TS Ironman Blueprint Offer (Expires Wednesday night) TS 70.3 Blueprint Offer (Expires Wednesday night) Show Sponsors: Revbox.co.nz TriTravel Smith Optics Vespa Please Help Us Grow… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate it! Enjoy the show!  

In todays Fat Black podcast Pete and I get to speak with Luke Mckenzies better half Beth Gerdes. Beth didn't muck around getting back into all things triathlon after the birth of their gorgeous little Wynne McKenzie and 6 months after the birth of Wynne, Beth had an absolute cracker at Ironman Western Australia coming in 4th with a fast 9:04 IM split and hauling assimus on the run and knocking out a handy 2:58:17. The biggest take home from this interview with Beth would have to be her looking at the opportunities in things and having gratitude. Great lessons.  What we cover: Training through pregnancy. Managing being a new mum and training for Ironman. Support and Aunty Jackie. We talk IMWA, the race and the mental side of it. We talk fast AG men and how it affects pro women on the bike. What drives Beth. We go into Beths background as a school psychologist. The lessons. Beths biggest 'failure' ... this one is deep! And of course her greatest and proudest achievement so far. You can follow and learn more about Beth below: http://bethgerdes.com/Beth's Blog@IMbethgerdes - Instagram@IMBethGerdes - twitter Episode Sponsors:

Episode 89 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.comThis weeks news  Results: Taupo half. Coming up: Rotorua half.   Slowtwitch picked up on our AG’er of the week and there is an interview with Bree Wee      This Weeks DiscussionEd sent through this weeks discussion: Would you rather take a 70.3 slot that you had earned or a lottery slot for Kona that you have won? Great question Ed.If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion.Age Grouper of the Week This week we have 4 age groupers, it’s the Mcdonald family!  Last weekend they all raced in IMWA. Having 4 family members in one race is amazing by itself but what’s really amazing it that all of them got in under 10 hours! Here are each persons splits:MCDONALD, Chris 00:52:11 / 04:26:47 / 03:02:03    08:21:13MCDONALD, David  00:54:13 / 04:44:55 / 03:30:42    09:10:02MCDONALD, Daniel  00:51:59 / 05:04:45 / 03:45:58    09:42:54MCDONALD, Marilyn  01:03:48 / 04:59:44 / 03:55:57    09:59:41 High 5Nik Cook sent us through this weeks high 5, here’s his email:Just thought I'd drop you a quick line.. Really enjoy the show, only just got into it after being away from multisport for a bit. Quick bit of info about riding/training on a fixed.. attached is an article I wrote on the subject for Ultra Fit UK. Main advantages are  1: Increased cadence 2: Smoother peddling stroke 3: Greater strength (you've no gears to shift down on hills so its up to you) 4: Time efficient, no freewheeling and even having to work on downhills 5: Bombproof, maintenance free bike for those of us who live in less clement climes... saves your best bike a winters work.6: You feel totally in touch with your bike.. a bit zen.. no I won't start chanting.7: A definite cool factor Website of the Week Shane Bellanger sent through this weeks website, here’s his email:I was checking out a tri web store, http://triathlonlab.com/ , and found this awesome water bottle/gel flask.http://www.hydrapak.com/catalog/product2095.htm   I bought one and will definitely buy another.  In the interest of Ironman antics (IM FL 2004), I am currently registered for the Disney Race and a Half, where I am running a 5K on Friday, 13.1 on Saturday and 26.2 on Sunday around Disney World.  The Gel-Bot is going to save me much hassle as I crank through the 42.2 miles.Shane Bellanger This Weeks Websiteshttp://www.hydrapak.com/catalog/product2095.htm, www.taupohalf.co.nz.   Iron Rusts, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha

Episode 87 Ironman Talk www.ironmantalk.com This weeks news Coming up: IMWA. Kiwi triathlete carries Olympic torch. Interview with Gina  We got this from Gina’s website. She’s obviously doing some big things! Gina came from a swimming background, competing competitively to NZ national level until she was 17. After a 7 year break from all sports Gina took up triathlon as a way to get fit at the beginning of 2005. She took to the sport immediately and after her first few wins decided to take the sport more seriously, and began a structured training programme. Gina also left her job as a high school maths teacher to continue working part time as a violinist for the Christchurch Symphony, leaving more time and energy for training. Since then Gina has enjoyed numerous wins at home in NZ and in March 2007 competed in her first ironman (Ironman NZ) and finished in 5th place. Gina has decided that the ironman distance races are where she will focus her energy. 2007 will be Gina’s first pro year and she is looking forward to gaining experience at international level.Here’s the questions www.ginaferguson.com www.fifthelement.co.nz This Weeks Discussion Should you be able to take your kid/family down the finishing chute at an Ironman race? Plus come up with a name for our Training Camp If you want to add a comment click here: add comment then open the discussion. Website of the Week Matt Johnson sent through this great youtube clip of the Drafting at IM Florida: Click here. What’s happening to our sport? Age Grouper of the Week Bree Wee was the first age grouper to finish in Kona. She had an amazing race doing 56:35 in the swim, 5:21:41 in the bike and then run 3:24:15 for a finish time of 9:47:42. While that was an amazing time she managed to get 13th over all! The other reason we choose her as our age grouper was because she has a profile on Athlinks, she must listen to the show. Questions and Answers Jules sent through this question: I have a question regarding tyre pressures.  I have a set of tubular race wheels and the max psi shown on the tubulars that I am currently using is 140 psi.  Does this mean that I should inflate to 140 psi? Is it advisable to do so?  Recently I have been inflating below this level (say 120 psi) and had no problems but in I have had two punctures (one in a race) when I inflated to 140 psi.  Do I stand more of a chance getting a puncture when inflating he tubulars to their maximum psi?  Finally, all of my races are in humid/hot conditions (e.g. Phuket coming up) which I presume results in the tyre pressure increasing whilst the bike is in transition so I should allow for this? This Weeks Websites IMWA, Kiwi torch guy, Communities complaining about tri’s, You tube clip, www.ginaferguson.com, Bree Wee on athlinks. Iron Rusts, Ironmen Don’t, Train Hard, Train Smart: Kia Kaha