Podcasts about ironman new zealand

We start with an unusual story involving Brayden Currie after he had an incident with a cow. From there we review Ironman New Zealand, starting with the broadcast before getting into the racing itself. In the men's race Trevor Foley took the win ahead of Pierre Le Corre, while Kristian Blummenfelt had a tough day that could now put his Ironman Pro Series campaign in a difficult position. We then move to the women's race where Kat Matthews delivered a dominant performance to take the win ahead of Hannah Berry. Attention then turns to the T100 Gold Coast where injuries are already starting to affect the field, with Ashleigh Gentle, Kate Waugh and Lucy Byram all withdrawing from the season opener. We finish with the announcement of the Geelong 70.3 start list which has quickly become one of the most interesting races of the weekend. Kat Matthews is back on the start line again, while in the men's race Kristian Blummenfelt will line up against Jelle Geens and Hayden Wilde. For 50% OFF the entire Huub range of goggles use the code "goggle-50" at https://huubdesign.com  To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can donate to Tim's Marathon here: https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/tim-ford  

This week we kick things off with some running, cycling, and triathlon news from the LA Marathon, Strade Bianche, and Ironman New Zealand before doing our best to answer as many listener questions as possible. Halfway through we try out a new segment: The Newlyshreds. Let us know in the comments if you're into it! Our questions this week brought us to discussing:Racing the Ironman 70.3 World Championships while injuredOptimizing and clarifying how to qualify for WorldsWhat race shoes to wear when running loops on clay or dirtHow much time to wait after a 70.3 before racing a fullMinimum swim volume to complete a sprint triathlonWhen racing locally, how much to ride the course before race dayStrava “Athlete Intelligence”If we were Pokémon, who would we be?How to get maintenance tips when working on an older bikeOur go-to quick and healthy mealsTidiness and OCDThe Alcatraz swim and how to approach itFlying mounts for 70.3 and full Ironman racingBotox and triathlonA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcastWetsuit recommendation: Orca Float V2

Kristian and David sit down to debrief Kristian's day at Ironman New Zealand and how to debrief races more generally. (00:00) Introduction(00:31) How is Kristian(01:02) How has Kristian Found New Zealand? (02:50) Has Kristian Been Sick? (03:24) How did Kristian Find the Swim? (05:58) How Was Kristian Feeling Coming out of the Swim?(07:08) Was Kristian Holding Back Early on the Bike? (09:00) What Happened with Krsitian's Aero bar?(12:19) What Went Through Kristian's Mind when the Aero Bar Came Loose? (13:20) How do you Stay Positive and Switch Your Mindset When Something Goes Wrong? (15:49) How Did Kristian Decide not to DNF?(17:38) Did Kristian Have a Second Mechanical? (18:04) Tactical Thoughts on the Bike(18:32) How was the Run? (20:21) How was T2?(20:56) What Happened with Kristian's Vomiting? (22:02) Why Were Kristian's Run Splits Yo-Yo'ing? (22:45) How Does Kristian Review a Race? (25:47) How Does Kristian Deal with Bike Mechanic Needs on the Road?  (28:03) Why Was IMNZ so Tough for Kristian?(28:59) What Does Kristian Think of his Tactics Today? (30:10) Do Today's Results Change How Kristian Thinks about Kona? (31:44) Training Plans Coming up(33:57) Travel Plans Upcoming(34:55) Does IMNZ Change the Year's Plan? (36:00) Why Did Kristian Decide to do Roth? Thanks to the sponsors of this podcast series:MaurtenTo benefit from the one-time code and get 15% off your next purchase on Maurten.com, simply enter the code “TNMS4” at checkout. The code is applicable once per customer, on all products except the Maurten Bicarb System, valid until 31/12/2026.Maurten WebsiteInstagram: @maurten_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MaurtenOfficialHosted, edited and produced by Dr David LipmanEditing, video and introduction by Roj Ferman

The Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand edition where we review the racing from the day and chat to first Kiwi home Jack Moody. Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about her.

The Real Triathlon crew — Lisa Becharas, Jackson Laundry, Garrick Loewen, and Nicholas Chase — reunite to talk training load, how to know when to back off, the mental side of recovery, and practical tips for niggles and nutrition. They preview the season openers (Ironman New Zealand, Dallas 70.3 and other early races), debate flying vs. driving to races, equipment trends, and the growing pro start lists. Plus the usual Pass or Smash, Grinds My Gears, and chat about taxes, pool etiquette, and public transit. Honest, funny, and straight-from-the-coach insights for racers and fans.

We start with the full Challenge Roth start list which just keeps getting stronger. Laura Philipp has now been added to the women's field, setting up a potential showdown with Kat Matthews in what could quickly become a race against the Ironman world best time. The men's field has also been bolstered with the additions of Sam Laidlow, Rico Bogen, Jonas Schomburg and Patrick Lange, creating a lineup where the pace could be pushed from the start. Lionel Sanders is back doing Lionel Sanders things, saying he is once again all in on Kona and describing the race as his Olympics as he builds his season around October. From there we run through the full T100 Gold Coast start list which now includes short course athletes Jess Fullagar and Nicole van der Kaay stepping into the series. We finish with Ironman New Zealand in Taupo. Kristian Blummenfelt leads the men's race but the field also includes Mike Phillips, Kyle Smith and Pierre Le Corre. On the women's side Kat Matthews headlines the race. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at https://huubdesign.com  To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can donate to Tim's Marathon here: https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/tim-ford 

We are back!!!​Het seizoen 2026 start niet in de polder, maar in Taupō

The first big race week of 2026 is finally here! Steph Clutterbuck is back to help set the scene for what will be an incredible race day at IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend! We dive in to who are the favorites, the darkhorses, how the race could play out and some hot takes!

Kyle Smith, Kiwi Professional Triathlete, reflects on his journey as a triathlete, sharing the lessons he's learned from racing mistakes. We discuss the pressures of prize money in the Pro Series, the significance of consistency in performance and the dynamics of racing with a home crowd. Kyle also chats about his recovery from injury and his preparations for the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand as he aims for a Kona slot. Kevin Hunt won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him. This weekend… IRONMAN New Zealand. We give our thoughts on how this race might play out. 00:00 – Racing from the weekend 06.00 – Temperatures in Taupo 09:20 – Kevin Hunt 16:40 – IRONMAN New Zealand 27:20 – Kyle Smith LINKS: IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Follow Kyle Smith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/ Oceania Sprint Champs and Oceania Cup at https://trifestival.kiwi/event/oceania-sprint-distance-championships/ IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

Greg recounts tales from his days as an Uber Driver in Western Sydney driving A list celebs from A to B around town.  We go deep on IRONMAN New Zealand the 2026 season opener in the pro series, with our biggest ever AG team set to take on the iconic race and mass swim start. Was there a “Bradbury' type moment in IRONMAN in 2025?  Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka last weekend and what the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO might mean for racing going forward. Regan Hollioake, the defending IRONMAN New Zealand champion, reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete. We chat about her season last year and the financial realities of being a professional athlete, plus the unique challenges of travel and race selection, particularly for athletes based in Australia and New Zealand. Regan shares with us the issues she's faced managing hydration levels in hot races like Kona and her thoughts on the upcoming race at IMNZ and the excitement of returning as a defending champion. 00:00 – Challenge Wanaka and the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO 18:34 – IRONMAN Cairns free race entry competition 20:42 – Regan Hollioake 53:54 – The triathlon calendar 2026 LINKS: IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/ Challenge Wanaka at https://challengefamily.com/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

This week we start with a big result for Maya Kingma, who has won her first professional cycling race. After previously talking about triathletes trying to make the jump into cycling, it's a result that feels genuinely significant. We then move to Lucy Charles-Barclay, who has undergone surgery, and where that leaves her as she looks ahead to the rest of the season. From there, the conversation turns to Lionel Sanders. Lionel has suggested this might be his final Kona, which has led many to wonder whether retirement could be closer than expected. As always, even a small comment from Lionel quickly becomes a talking point. We then shift focus to racing in the southern hemisphere, starting with Challenge Wanaka. With both the pro series and T100 kicking off in the south this year, Wanaka is well placed to benefit from that early-season momentum. Next up is the Ironman New Zealand start list, where names like Kristian Blummenfelt, Kat Matthews, and Kyle Smith give the race real weight. We finish the episode by looking ahead to the T100 Gold Coast, and what this season could have in store as the series continues to take shape. For 10% OFF the entire Huub range use the code "Talkingtriathlon10" at https://huubdesign.com  To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can donate to Tim's Marathon here: https://melbmara2026.grassrootz.com/beyondblue/tim-ford 

Mike shares his thinking behind his decision to protest at the recent Loan Market Tauranga Half. We discuss the implications of the newly announced Pro Series, the importance of course familiarity and the evolving dynamics of drafting rules in triathlon. He also reflects on his past races, the impact of technology on race fairness and his plans for upcoming competitions including IRONMAN New Zealand in March After four pros inadvertently rode a shortened section of the bike course at the Loan Market Tauranga Half, protests were lodged, an appeal was heard and the final outcome saw a 2:26 time penalty added to their results. We break down exactly what happened on course and behind the scenes and discuss why we believe the final ruling reflects the proper application of the rules once the facts were established. 00:00 – Kathmandu Coast to Coast 12:24 – Loan Market Tauranga Half Protest 25:29 – Mike Phillips LINKS: Follow Mike Phillips on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz/ Loan Market Tauranga Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/events/tauranga-half/ Kathmandu Coast to Coast at https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand

We chat about the impact of the new 20m draft ruling and how it might affect racing going forward. The Loan Market Half results hang in the balance as we await a decision from race officials regarding 4 pro athletes having gone off course at the start of the bike and re-entered further up the road - effectively missing at least a kilometre of the course. We chat to Kiwi Professional Triathletes Jack Moody and Hannah Berry about the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand race – the new bike course and the new 20 metre draft rule. 00:00 – Tri News and Racing 09:02 – The new 20m draft rule 15:16 – Loan Market Half controversy 26:48 – Jack Moody 45:46 – Hannah Berry LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Hannah Berry on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/ Loan Market Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/events/tauranga-half/ Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Challenge Sir Bani Yas at https://www.challenge-sirbaniyas.com/en IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with two-time IRONMAN champion Hannah Berry, one of the sport's most consistent and quietly respected competitors. Hannah reflects on her fourth-place finish at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, a performance that showcased her strength, patience, and ability to execute on triathlon's biggest stage.She breaks down her Kona race in detail, sharing how smart pacing, disciplined nutrition, and heat management helped her move steadily through the field as others faltered. Hannah also discusses racing as an underdog, the value of consistency across all three disciplines, and why Kona rewards athletes who stay composed when conditions turn brutal.The conversation looks ahead to racing IRONMAN New Zealand on home soil, the evolving dynamics of elite women's racing, and adapting to the new 20-meter drafting rules. Insightful, grounded, and refreshingly honest, this episode offers a compelling look at an athlete whose best racing emerges when the race gets hardest.

Take the TTS LISTENER SURVEY HERE!Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: https://forms.gle/HEN7RJUHneZVNrm3A------------------------------------Gordo Byrn is a former investment banker turned professional triathlete at a later stage in life without an endurance sports background. He podiumed at Ironman New Zealand and Ironman Canada, and also became Ultraman World Champion. Today, Gordo is a coach and a prolific writer, with a lot of great thoughts and perspectives on how to improve performance in triathlon and endurance sports, and even in life. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: The importance of high-volume training, mainly at low intensity, in Gordo's training philosophy.Gordo's comeback to endurance sports in his 50s after a long time out from consistent and focused triathlon or other endurance sportsWhy you should not do an Ironman within your first year of triathlon trainingThe difference between adaptive and maladaptive training load, and how to make sure you stay on the adaptive side.The importance of lactate testing to establish your low-intensity training zonesPractical tips for age-group athletes on how to apply more “elite” or professional training principles to their day to day life and constraintsThe main differences between professional Ironman training methods in the 2000s and today.DETAILED EPISODE SHOWNOTES: We have detailed shownotes for all of our episodes. The shownotes are basically the podcast episode in written form, that you can read in 5-10 minutes. They are not transcriptions, but they are also not just surface-level overviews. They provide detailed insights and timestamps for each episode, and are great especially for later review, after you've already listened to an episode.The shownotes for today's episode can be found at https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts679/LINKS AND RESOURCES: Gordo's Substacks: Endurance Essentials, Gordo's Substack, True WealthGordo's Youtube, Twitter and InstagramGordo's book (with John Hellemans and Julie Dibens): From Lemon To Legend: A Comprehensive Guide To Running, Cycling, Swimming And TriathlonPapers citedAerobic Energy Turnover and Exercise Economy Profile During Race Simulation in a World-Record-Breaking Male Full-Distance Triathlete - Christensen 2024 (the Magnus Ditlev case study, already a modern classic in triathlon science)How to Skate a 10k by Nils van der Poel (free download)WHAT SHOULD I LISTEN TO NEXT?If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'll love the following related episodes:Craig Alexander – Three-time Ironman World Champion | EP#461 - one of the very best of Gordo's contemporaries goes deep into the training that made him a three-time Ironman World ChampionRune Kjøsen Talsnes, PhD | EP#427 - great scientific and applied information on overtraining and non-functional overreaching, related to Gordo's points about maladaptive training, stress and fatigueIronman World Champion Solveig Løvseth on her race day strategy in Kona, her training block at altitude, heat training and more! - my interview with Solveig with the simulation session referenced in the episodeYou can find our full episode archives here, where you can filter for categories such as Training, Racing, Science & Physiology, Swimming, Cycling, Running etc.You can also find separate archives for specific series of episodes I've done, specifically Q&A episodes, TTS Thursday episodes, and Beginner Tips episodes. LEARN MORE ABOUT SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON: The Scientific Triathlon website is the home of That Triathlon Show and everything else that we doContact us through our contact form or email me directly (note - email/contact form messages get responded to much more quickly than Instagram DMs)Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on InstagramLearn more about our coaching, training plans, and training camps. 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Jack Moody's in the hot seat and we chat about the racing in NZ in the next few months and how the triathlon landscape might look for 2026. LINKS: Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ T100 at https://t100triathlon.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Procreate NZ at https://procreate.co.nz/ Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Challenge Wanaka at https://challenge-wanaka.com/

We chat to the 2020 Olympic World Champion and 2021 IRONMAN World Champion Kristian Blummenfelt. Kristian reflects on his recent race performance in Nice sharing his mixed emotions on his result and the importance of his relationship with Gustav and Casper. We delve into training, nutrition and the work needed to maintain a balance between weight management and performance. The discussion also covers the dynamics of coaching and the role of science in training. We chat about Kristian's future aspirations in the sport including his prep for IRONMAN 70.3 Worlds in Marbella and his thoughts around race plans for 2026. Plus, we chat about the changes to the IRONMAN New Zealand bike course and how it'll enhance the race experience for 2026 (0:04:01) – The changes to the IMNZ bike course (0:12:32) – Alex Yee (0:17:48) – Plasmaide competition (0:18:55) – Kristian Blummenfelt (1:10:45) – IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs LINKS: Kristian Blummenfelt at https://www.instagram.com/kristianblu Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Plasmaide https://plasmaide.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-world-championship-2025

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand's greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days breaking through on the international scene to becoming a multiple-time Ironman New Zealand champion, Cameron built a legacy few can match. He not only competed with the best in the world but continued to perform at the highest level well into his 40s, something almost unheard of in the sport. We talk about his career highlights, the mindset that allowed him to stay competitive for so long, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in triathlon. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, Cameron's story is one of resilience, dedication, and pure love for racing. You can follow Cam by clicking here.

In this episode of Legends of Triathlon, we sit down with one of New Zealand's greatest endurance athletes, Cameron Brown. Known for his incredible longevity at the top of the sport, Cameron carved out a career that spanned decades, inspiring generations of triathletes with his consistency, toughness, and passion for racing. From his early days breaking through on the international scene to becoming a multiple-time Ironman New Zealand champion, Cameron built a legacy few can match. He not only competed with the best in the world but continued to perform at the highest level well into his 40s, something almost unheard of in the sport. We talk about his career highlights, the mindset that allowed him to stay competitive for so long, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime in triathlon. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or new to the sport, Cameron's story is one of resilience, dedication, and pure love for racing. You can follow Cam by clicking here.

This week, we're joined by Joe Skipper to discuss his race at Ironman New Zealand. Joe shares his insights into how the day unfolded, from the swim through to that brutal final stretch on the run, and what the result means for the rest of his season.   We then break down the action from Geelong 70.3, where Jelle Geens stormed to victory with a lightning-fast run, Jake Birtwhistle delivered a solid performance, and Natalie Van Coevorden claimed a huge win in the women's race.   To wrap things up, we preview Ironman South Africa, looking at the big names on the start list—Magnus Ditlev, Marten Van Riel, and Ruth Astle—and how we think the race will play out. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 Follow Joe - https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe  Check out Joe's new podcast: https://youtu.be/iOf5Ef43EPY?si=9GC5HHQgEJMhwJ44 

Tim Van Berkel joins Appo and reedy to discuss his result at Ironman New Zealand, bike splits in modern triathlon, aero testing, Steve's crazy 2.19 mara wearing a pacers flag, RPE data is king, marathon running, salt loading risks before a race and a preview of the upcoming Geelong 70.3 race. NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcast

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

This week, we discuss the recent news that Imogen Simmonds tested positive for Ligandrol, a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) known to enhance muscle mass and strength.  Simmonds has denied intentional use, attributing the positive test to intimate contact with her partner, who was unknowingly taking Ligandrol to improve his physique.  We explore the details of this case, its implications for her career, and the broader impact on the sport. We then sit down with Mike Phillips, the new Ironman New Zealand champion and course record holder, to hear how his race unfolded and what this result means for the rest of his season. Finally, we recap all the action from Ironman New Zealand, breaking down the key performances, race dynamics, and standout moments from Taupō. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Mike at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz 

This week we break down everything that happened at Ironman New Zealand.  Plus, we've got all the latest News, our Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week, Coaches Corner and Q&A's.

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/

All things you need to know ahead of the 2025 IRONMAN Season. We give our take and opinions about the athletes, the races, the new rules, the broadcast, and many more. Intro (0:00-04:10)IRONMAN New Zealand (04:15-10:15)IRONMAN Deep Dive (10:20-48:20)Hot Takes (48:25-1:08:40)WE HAVE MERCH, BUY THE MERCH! Link belowhttps://shorturl.at/15t3lSubscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsSell your bike or buy a used one with Buycycle.buycycle.com/protrinewsGet a tasty box from MNSTRY Nutrition! Use code ProTri50https://mnstry.com/en/products/tastingboxCapture your next race or event experience with Crowd Clipshttps://crowdclips.com/Buy a gear. 15% off with Protrinews15https://wynrepublic.com

This week, we discuss the Norwegians training in Nice—what they're up to and what we can expect from them at the Ironman World Championships. We then preview Ironman New Zealand, looking at the key contenders, including Joe Skipper, Mike Phillips, and Arnaud Guilloux. Who are the favourites, and how will the race play out in Taupō? Finally, James interviews professional triathlete Daniel Bækkegård about the current state of the sport, his plans for 2025, and the recent news about Imogen Simmonds testing positive for PEDs. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Daniel at https://www.instagram.com/danielbaekkegard   

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  

This week, we cover some major headlines in the triathlon world. Lionel Sanders reveals he ended his 2024 season early with a broken hip—how has this impacted his preparations for 2025? Joe Skipper was hit by a car just over a week out from Ironman New Zealand—what will it mean for the race in Taupō next week? We dive into Georgia Taylor-Brown's cycling debut and Geraint Thomas's decision to race an Ironman. In our WTCS Abu Dhabi review, we break down the German domination in the women's race and Hayden Wilde's narrow win over Matt Hauser in a thrilling men's finish. Finally, we look at the recently announced race calendars of Patrick Lange, Magnus Ditlev, and Kat Matthews and discuss how long the 2025 season is already looking.   To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

MH370, Meyer, COVID, Majorana all have nothing to do with endurance sports but make for content to listen to whilst you are endurance training.  Come on a journey with us as we discuss all and sundry. We catch up with Koa Sports athlete Aaron Smith who is charging towards IRONMAN New Zealand next week, from Townsville to Radelaide.  A trip down memory lane as Greg and Tim reveal their first ever jobs, and Greg uncovers what it was like growing up in the 60's and 70's.   Stick around on this one, it gets good late. Join the Tribe. www.koasports.com.au

In This Episode Joe & Tom Talk about IRONMAN New Zealand, the start of the year, Tom's season and the big burn-out rate under athletes and amateur athletes. On Top of that two massive bullshitbusters. GONNA www.gonnafuel.com Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we discuss Joe Skipper's plans for the 2025 season, starting with Ironman New Zealand and what it means for his year ahead. Lionel Sanders is taking yet another new approach to his training—but how long until he changes it again? We also preview WTCS Abu Dhabi, breaking down early-season picks and why, with so many big names missing, the race doesn't feel as significant this year. Finally, India Lee, last year's T100 Miami champion, joins us to share her thoughts on 2024 and her plans for the season ahead. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2  Or check us out on Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow India at https://www.instagram.com/indielee_tri 

Joe Skipper from Triathlon Mockery joins Appo and Clint to discuss the upcoming race at Ironman New Zealand, training in Boulder, Ironman Pro Series, racing tactics, wind tunnel testing, hyrox competitions, sub 7 project and doing 12 hours of riding @ 300 watts.NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcast

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

In this episode, we hear from Matt Forman.Matt shares his background, how he got introduced to triathlon and his experience at Ironman New Zealand. 

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/

This week we are joined by New Zealand professional triathlete to preview all the action at the T100 Miami event happening this week. Mike gives us his thoughts on how the races will unfold, which athletes you should watch out for and who are his picks for the win. We also discuss how athletes could balance all the demands on them this year and how Mike is looking to race for the rest of 2024 after his 4th place at Ironman New Zealand. We also discussed Abu Dhabi WTCS which has now been cancelled but still plenty of good stuff about how this year will unfold. To support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon   To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Mike at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz 

The IRONMAN New Zealand episode. Bevan and Tim review the racing from IMNZ at the weekend.  We chat to James Elvery of Race Ranger. James is off to Europe for 6 months delivering Race Ranger to a whole host of new events. We chat about the new partnership with IRONMAN, how Race Ranger has developed over the past year, plus we hear about their plans for the future - integration into the age group field plus the development of a portfolio of ‘athlete profiles' in respect of drafting. Data from each athlete's drafting ‘behaviours' at races will be logged and analysed for use at future events. Steve McKenna won the men's race at IMNZ. We chat to Steve about his race and his plans for the future. Rachael Cunningham won the free race entry to IMNZ, we find out how she went on the day. (0:02:19) – Tim off to Europe with Snowsports NZ  (0:03:56) – Chris Beckmans wins the Chester 50 mile ultra (0:04:55) – We review the racing at IRONMAN New Zealand (0:15:43) – Steve McKenna (0:49:43) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:49:53) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:50:03) – ULTRO Earbuds competition (0:50:30) – Rachael Cunningham (0:58:00) – Race Ranger partners with IRONMAN (1:00:29) – James Elvery – Race Ranger 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 New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Follow Steve McKenna at https://www.instagram.com/stevemckenna_/ Nerd Belts at https://www.nerdbelts.com/

We are joined by one of the GOATS of Triathlon, Kristian Blummenfelt. The only athlete to win IMWC and the Olympics in the same year! He talks about his lead up to WTCS Abu Dhabi, the decision to not race the T100 and his training buddy Gustav Iden.  We cover the racing from the last weekend at Ironman New Zealand and Follow Kristian Blummenfelt's Journey belowhttps://www.instagram.com/kristianblu/?hl=enGet 30% off Code: PTNhttps://telyrx.com/Join waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 which promotes healthy bones AND 5 free AG1 Travel PacksdrinkAG1.com/protrinewsDisclaimer: The contents and opinions expressed on this podcast are ultimately exaggerated (often wildly) for comedic effect. All opinions presented are for entertainment purposes only. Any statements seeming to refer to any specific person, place, institution, or event are probably not about you and almost impossible to prove legally, anyway. It might be you, but probably not and nobody really cares. Especially you: Angie. It's not always about you.

We wrap up IRONMAN New Zealand weekend and provide detailed insights on the course for those qualified for 70.3 World Championships in December 2024.  It's one thing to attend the race, another thing to race the race, and our coaches have that all covered, swim, bike, run and transitions. Kona Roll Down gives us all the emotions as a few more boys punch their tickets to the big island in October, yiewww!  Tim runs a 1:15 OTB, after completing the bike course on a ‘fixie', with some lessons on racing and staying in the hunt to the end.  IRONMAN Podium beer showers, post-race parties, Sky City Casino and a look up the road to another huge month of racing in March for Koa Sports athletes across the world. What a weekend, what a location and what a town Taupo is.  Put it on the bucket list! Join the tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

Lots to catch up on this week as we preview Ironman New Zealand. Chelsea Sodaro headlines an impressive women's field while defending champion Mike Phillips faces off against Brayden Currie both going for their 3rd title. We also discuss Hayden Wilde's second place finish in Napier and the confirmed start lists for the T100 Miami race with a number of impressive wildcards. o support the podcast please head to: patreon.com/talkingtriathlon     To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2      Or check us out on Social Media:    Twitter: https://twitter.com/talktriathlon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingtriathlon     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14

Koa Sports Podcast on location for the 2024 IRONMAN & 70.3 New Zealand in Taupo! You can understand why this race is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a simply stunning course and location. We set the stage for a huge day of racing both AG and Professional, as well as course insights for anyone thinking of racing here or may have qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in December this year.  Tim is racing for the first time since “How Many Fingers” (The Highest rating KSP ever), and Greg rides around the lake looking for shade and treats. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

We are joined by one of the best up and coming athletes of 2024, Kyle Smith. Hot off two wins in his last two races. He joins the show to deliver some mega hot takes and a different point of view from the other side of the world. Hear about his time as Jan Frodeno's training partner and who's ass he wanted to kick in every race. We cover the racing from the last weekend at World Cup Napier, Husky Tri and the Conti Cup in Cuba. What is coming up this weekend and what to expect from Ironman New Zealand. And some absolute FIRE hot takes. Follow Kyle Smith's Journey belowhttps://www.youtube.com/@kylesmithtri Get 30% off Code: PTNhttps://telyrx.com/Join waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 which promotes healthy bones AND 5 free AG1 Travel PacksdrinkAG1.com/protrinewsDisclaimer: The contents and opinions expressed on this podcast are ultimately exaggerated (often wildly) for comedic effect. All opinions presented are for entertainment purposes only. Any statements seeming to refer to any specific person, place, institution, or event are probably not about you and almost impossible to prove legally, anyway. It might be you, but probably not and nobody really cares. Especially you: Marcus. It's not always about you.

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the World Triathlon Cup in Napier last weekend plus we catch up on the latest triathlon news. We chat to Anna Dungey, winner of the free race entry to the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half, to find out how it all went. Mikki's back on the show and tells us all about her 50K trail race at the Tarawera Ultra. Plus, we discuss Mikki's recent podcast with Mitochondria Dysfunction expert Dr Christabelle Yeoh. Dr Yeoh graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King's College London. They discuss the topic of mitochondrial dysfunction and its impact on immunity and overall health.  Lastly, we share excerpts from Alex Yee's interview with the Supertri Face to Face podcast and delve further into the ‘champion mindset'. (0:00:00) – An update on Tim's ribs (0:01:35) – Bumps and bruises from the Napier World Cup racing last weekend (0:07:46) – WTC racing and Olympic selection (0:16:03) – Has Taylor Knibb moved coaches to Dan Lorang (0:18:05) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:18:15) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:1823) – Infinit prize pack competition (0:19:00) – Anna Dungey (0:29:40) – Magnus Ditlev's training  (0:31:33) – Introduction to Mitochondria Dysfunction (0:33:10) – Mikki Williden and Dr Christabelle Yeoh (0:55:22) – Hayden Wilde at the Napier test event. (1:02:32) – Alex Yee  (0:47:49) – A champion's mindset 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/ WTCS Calendar at https://triathlon.org/ Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Follow Magnus Ditlev at https://www.instagram.com/magnuselbaekditlev/ Mitochondrial Mastery: Exploring Energy, Fatigue and Long COVID with Dr Christabelle Yeoh at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/214 Dr Yeoh can be found at https://nextpracticehealth.com/locations/nsw-edgecliff/team/dr-christabelle-yeoh Follow Hayden Wilde at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Alex Yee Face to Face podcast interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhSYZq6xEw

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka plus Bev chats to winners Kyle Smith and Els Visser at the finish line. Seth Williams won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about him. We talk swimming and the swim warmup and share excerpts from the ‘Swimming Revisited' podcast where Joel Filliol talks about the effectiveness of dry land activation, neuromuscular and strength exercises.  Tim catches up with Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance to talk about the importance of strength and mobility for swimming. (0:00:00) – Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka (0:07:30) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:07:41) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:08:23) – Seth Williams (0:17:04) – Another drugs bust (0:21:24) – World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum dies in a car crash (0:23:00) – Build up for the Olympics starts soon (0:26:11) – Challenge Wanaka recap (0:33:00) – Kyle Smith and Els Visser  (0:45:29) – The swim warm-up  (0:47:49) – Joel Filliol: Swimming Revisited (0:54:39) – Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance 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/ Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Kyle Smith at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/ Els Visser at https://elsvisser.com/ Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Real Coaching podcast with Joel Filliol at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/real-coaching-with-joel-filliol/id1052949196 Stian Angermund tests positive at https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/world-trail-running-champion-tests-positive-1039975266/

Tim and Bev catch up on this week's news. Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand. We hear from Chelsea at the finish line after her win at the IM703 in Tasmania. Dr Stacy Sims has revised her world best seller book ROAR. Bev chats to Stacy about the changes plus we hear more about 2 female health events coming soon to New Zealand. Sleep and the athlete – we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast where Prof Neil Walsh tells us about the importance of sleep, the accuracy or otherwise of our sleep and recovery trackers plus our perceptions of sleep. (0:00:00) – Tim's having to pull the pin on IM703 Taupo. (0:03:08) – Kate Carter, Runner's World's UK Acting Commissioning Editor accused of cheating at the 2023 London Landmarks Half Marathon (0:08:33) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:08:40) – Fuelme in New Zealand are now stocking Infinit Products (0:09:25) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:09:36) – Ben Boyd's Taronga Zoo Fundraising at https://www.teamtaronga.org.au/users/ben-boyd  (0:12:05) – This weekend… the Tarawera Ultra and Challenge Wanaka (0:12:25) – Free race entry giveaway to the Ultra-Trail Australia (0:13:25) – Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand (0:14:33) – Will Roth be the race that suffers most from the introduction of the PTO and IRONMAN Series (0:16:52) – Chelsea Sodaro at the finish line of IM703 Tasmania (0:25:27) – Intro to segment with Dr Stacy Sims (0:25:28) – Dr Stacy Sims (0:47:11) – Sleep apps, are they accurate? (0:51:26) – Excerpt from the ‘We Do Science' podcast Sleep and the Athlete with Professor Neil Walsh 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. Fuelme at https://fuelme.co.nz/ ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Marathon Investigation article at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/2024/01/runners-world-editorr-scrutiny.html Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Ultra-Trail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ Chelsea Sodaro at https://chelseasodaro.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania at https://www.ironman.com/im703-tasmania Dr Stacy Sims at https://www.drstacysims.com/ ROAR The Revised Edition at https://www.drstacysims.com/roar Hormone Health Matters at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hormone-health-matters-tickets-775234074987?aff=oddtdtcreator Healthy and Active Female at https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/healthy-and-active-female-expert-panel-tickets-795761442897 We Do Science podcast ‘Sleep and the Athlete' with Professor Neil Walsh at https://www.wedoscience.com/sleep-and-the-athlete-with-professor-neil-walsh/

Bevan and Tim review the racing at IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania last weekend. Amelia Watkinson talks to Jason Cheshire of Infinit Nutrition about her season ahead and her nutrition strategy. We share excerpts from Kristian Blummenfelt's interview with the Super League Triathlon podcast where he discusses his plans for 2024 and the importance of his relationship with Gustav Eden Kristian Blummenfelt is reported as having a VO2 max of over 100. We share excerpts from The Real Science of Sport Podcast in which eminent physiologists and scientists are quoted as saying that these numbers are impossible and just don't stack up. Is Kristian's VO2 result being over-reported? (0:00:00) – Tim's had an accident in training. (0:04:24) – Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania last weekend (0:13:50) – Nick Thompson and Grace Thek racing at Challenge Wanaka next weekend. (0:14:13) – Intro to Amelia Watkinson interview (0:15:23) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:15:39) – Competition for a free year's access to Hexis (0:16:06) – Excerpts from Jason Cheshire's interview with Amelia Watkinson (0:29:00) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:29:22) – IRONMAN New Zealand female start list (0:30:13) – It's not a traditional season for athletes anymore as they chase a range of series this year (0:40:03) – Where's Gustav Eden? (0:42:44) – Excerpts from Super League's podcast interview with Kristian Blummenfelt (01:02:24) – Kristian Blummenfelt's VO2 and the recent Santara Tech social media promotion. (01:05:26) – Excerpts from The Real Science of Sport Podcast discussing Kristian's VO2 results. 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/ Follow Amelia Watkinson on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ameliarosewatkinson/ Follow Kristian Blummenfelt on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kristianblu/ Blummenfelt's VO2 numbers at The Real Science of Sport Podcast Season 6 Episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hello-2024-news-wrap-another-world-running-record-uci/id1461719225?i=1000642745023 The Super League Triathlon Podcast with Kristian Blummenfelt at https://blubrry.com/short_chute_show_triathlon/127818530/kristian-blummenfelt-interview-winning-olympics-is-just-part-of-the-journey-face-to-face/ IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania at https://www.ironman.com/im703-tasmania  

Rachael Cunningham won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out more about her. We explore the crucial role of mental fitness in endurance sport and its significance for both performance and recovery. We discuss how athletes handle pre-race anxiety and stress differently and the mental resilience required in elite adventure racing where cognitive stamina and decision-making under duress are as crucial as physical ability. We share insights from an episode of That Triathlon podcast with certified psychologist Stuart Holliday, who specializes in working with endurance athletes. Stuart discusses the o of self-talk and the need for athletes to conduct a robust self-assessment, examining their psychological approach before, during and after races.  We introduce Matt Fitzgerald's book "How Bad Do You Want It?" as a resource for understanding and improving mental toughness in the face of adversity. We examine key concepts such as the central governor theory by Tim Noakes, discussing the role of the brain and mind in athletic performance. We also explore the notion that athletes don't encounter their true physical limits due to a maximum tolerance for perception of effort. While some individuals possess an innate ability to push past their perceived limits, for most, this is a skill that can be developed. We touch on cases where athletes perform significantly better on race day compared to their training sessions, suggesting a psychological component that unlocks higher intensity and effort levels. Lastly, we consider the role of psychology in recovery, discussing practices like yoga nidra and meditation, which can aid in activating the parasympathetic nervous system for improved rest and digestion. (0:00:00) – Aero testing with Jack Moody (0:06:20) – Psychology and how it relates to endurance sports (0:12:58) – Rachael Cunningham (0:19:46) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:20:06) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15  (0:20:18) – Hexis competition promotion (0:20:36) – Intro to Stuart Holliday excerpts (0:24:26) – Stuart Holliday excerpts (0:37:48) – Intro to Matt Fitzgerald excerpts (0:41:09) – Matt Fitzgerald excerpts 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 New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/ That Triathlon Show - Psychology and triathlon performance with Stuart Holliday at https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts364/ Matt Fitzgerald book ‘How Bad Do You Want It?' at https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Bad-You-Want-Psychology/dp/1937715418 Clip to Bevan's full interview with Matt Fitzgerald at https://share.snipd.com/snip/c5a0c935-be38-43e0-a5fb-50e721b2adb3 Huberman Lab at https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Dr Andrew Huberman's Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) Protocol at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrmY8OSHM

Kiwi triathlete Simon Cochrane has won the iconic Ultraman World Championships in Kona smashing the previous race record by an incredible 44 minutes. Travelling over 515km in three days of racing, the event starts with a 10km ocean swim followed by a 145km cycle. Day two a challenging 276km cycle and Day three 85 kms of running (a double marathon). We chat to Simon about his previous victories leading in to the World Championship – the Ultraman Australia race and Ultraman Canada, where he dominated the competition and secured his spot at the World Championships. He talks about his mindset going into the race and his strong performance on each day, including a challenging swim and a solid lead on the bike. As an experienced athlete and coach, Simon shares his approach to training and how he has consciously worked on developing mental strength. We discuss the significance of choosing more challenging options in training and how this translates to confidence on race day. Simon reveals his strategies for mental preparation and provides valuable insights into the mental side of endurance training. We talk through Simon's race in Hawaii, the lead up to the race and how he adjusted his taper. We also hear about the challenging conditions which led to a crash on the bike. Simon shares his plans for the New Zealand summer, which includes a solid attempt at IRONMAN New Zealand in March, plus we'll see Simon on the start line at the IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo this weekend! LINKS: Simon Cochrane at https://www.athleticpeak.co.nz/ Ultraman World at https://ultramanworlds.com/