Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
588 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsHosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!
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Fitter Radio Episode 037 - Kaytee Boyd
December 14, 2014 19:54 - 1 hour - 49 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The value of 'big week' training. How to manage and plan it effectively and what to watch out for. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KAYTEE BOYD: We combine our One Step Ahead section with our Hot Property Interview this week to bring you Kaytee Boyd. Kaytee, a specialist in 'Adrenal Fatigue' has worked in many facets of the health industry as an exercise professional, strength conditioner, CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Nutrition Specialist and Sports & Biomedical Nutritionist. ...
Fitter Radio Exclusive - IRONMAN Asia Pacific CEO Geoff Meyer
December 12, 2014 06:21 - 10 minutes - 6.09 MBIRONMAN 70.3 moves from Auckland to Taupo Bevan talks to IRONMAN Asia Pacific CEO Geoff Meyer about the change
Fitter Radio Episode 036 - Joel Filliol
December 07, 2014 18:33 - 1 hour - 56 MBQUESTIONS & ANSWERS: We start off this week's show with questions from our listeners around total cholesterol numbers and their relevance to our health plus, do calories count on an LCHF diet. ONE STEP AHEAD: Fasted training - should we or shouldn't we. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: How to recover after a marathon. Guidelines around returning to training post marathon. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - JOE FILLIOL: Joel Filliol is one of triathlon's most experienced and successful professional coaches. He has...
Fitter Radio Episode 035 - Cameron Brown
November 30, 2014 19:31 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBONE STEP AHEAD: Bulletproof Coffee - what you need to watch out for and its place in an LCHF diet. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Energy Psychology (or Tapping) for sports performance, pre-race nerves and performance anxiety. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - CAMERON BROWN: At 42 years old Cam Brown is still going strong. In June this year he made Ironman history by becoming the oldest winner of a full Ironman winning Cairns in a time of 8 hours 20 minutes. He is a 10 x Ironman Champion at both Taupo and the H...
Fitter Radio Episode 034 - James Dunne
November 24, 2014 02:33 - 2 hours - 70.3 MBONE STEP AHEAD: Important supplements for the low carb athlete. Plus a supplement prescription for long and/or hard endurance sessions. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The standing desk. Research has proven that a seated position is not conducive to physical or mental good health - it can also affect our training. Long periods of sitting act as an independent risk factor which not even 20 hours of weekly exercise will offset. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - JAMES DUNNE: James Dunne of Kinetic Revolution is a ...
Fitter Radio Episode 033 - Tim Van Berkel
November 16, 2014 19:19 - 1 hour - 51 MBONE STEP AHEAD: The Green Powders. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We combine our 5 Minute Focus and Workout of the Week sections to bring you a fascinating interview with Matt Fitzgerald – writer/athlete/coach. Matt is a prolific endurance author and frequent contributor to Ironman and Training Peaks. He talks to us about his most recent book '80/20 Running' in which he reviews the concept of polarised training principles and the case for 'slowing down to get faster'. Matt shows runners how to break o...
Fitter Radio Episode 032 - Ryan Sissons
November 09, 2014 20:47 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn our Workout of the Week Bev talks about pacing and how to determine pacing strategy for different length events. In One Step Ahead Mikki gives us the lowdown on the Top 10 Paleo Breakfasts. This week's Geek-Out is about swim pacing - how swim intensity affects your subsequent biking and overall triathlon performance. In our Hot Property Interview this week we are delighted to be able to bring you an interview with Kiwi Triathlete Ryan Sissons. Ryan is currently the #1 ranked Triathlete i...
Fitter Radio Episode 031 - 'MACCA' Chris McCormack
November 02, 2014 19:21 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn our Workout of the Week Bev talks to us about Metabolic Efficiency Testing - measuring your metabolic rate to determine the composition of fuels (fat versus carbohydrate) you're burning as exercise intensity increases. Determining your metabolic profile will go a long way to improving your chances of race day success. In One Step Ahead Mikki looks at vegan athletes - what they could be missing out on and how best to approach it. In the Geek-Out we look at the latest on caffeine and its ef...
Fitter Radio Episode 030 - Jordan Rapp
October 26, 2014 19:39 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn our Workout of the Week Bev talks about the The 'Need for Speed' - High Intensity Running as part of your running programme and how to improve your velocity at VO2 max. The Billat's 30-30 workout and how to perform it. In One Step Ahead Mikki discusses testosterone and the male athlete. What you can do dietary wise to improve your levels. In the Geek-Out we look at Peppermint Oil and its effect on the exercise performance, physiological and respiratory parameters of runners. The Hot Prope...
Fitter Radio Episode 029 - Callum Millward
October 19, 2014 19:17 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn our Workout of the Week we talk self-massage. What you can do to help clean up and prep the muscles to aid recovery before your next training session. In One Step Ahead Mikki talks to us about whey protein. The Geek-Out - Mirinda Carfrae ran a 2:50 marathon at Kona this year. Do the physiological differences between men and women mean that women will eventually go faster than men at ultra-distance events? Our Hot Property Interview this week is with Kiwi Professional Triathlete and video...
Fitter Radio Episode 028 - Matt Dixon
October 12, 2014 23:41 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBIn One Step Ahead Mikki talks to us about anti-inflammatory foods. Our Hot Property Interview this week (Kona week) is with Exercise Physiologist, author and owner of Purple Patch Fitness, Matt Dixon. Matt coaches some of the big names who'll be battling it out for the world title in Kona including Gina Crawford, Tim Reed and Meredith Kessler. In our Workout of the Week we catch up with the race post Kona. In the Geek-Out we look at energy drinks and bring you a study which has analysed the...
Fitter Radio Episode 027 - Cliff Harvey
October 05, 2014 22:49 - 1 hour - 58 MBHave you, like Mikki, been injured or not done enough training and still want to do that marathon even though you've only got 8 weeks to go? Here's what Bevan suggested Mikki should do to give her a chance of 'toeing the start line' rather than revisiting the osteo! We've combined our HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW and ONE STEP AHEAD segments this week as we are delighted to be able to bring you a fascinating interview with Cliff Harvey of Holistic Performance Nutrition. Cliff is currently pursuing ...
Fitter Radio Episode 026 - Bev's Race in Weihai
September 28, 2014 22:26 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn our Workout of the Week we look at tapering for an event. Bevan talks to us about how to taper effectively in order to enable peak performance. We're allowing Bev to call himself 'Hot Property' this week due to his recent race in Weihai, China where he won Age Group Gold! Mikki interviews Bevan about his race and the planning, execution and nutritional work that went into getting him there. In our One Step Ahead segment we discuss the 'Aftermath'. Bev and Mikki talk to us about what we ne...
Fitter Radio Episode 025 - The Kiwi Team in Weihai
September 21, 2014 23:29 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThis week Bev speaks to us from the ITU Long Distance World Champs in Weihai, China. Since recording the Episode we can tell you that Bevan subsequently won GOLD in his age group at the race. In ONE STEP AHEAD Mikki talks to us about pre-race nutritional principles - recommendations on what and what not to consider! In our WORKOUT OF THE WEEK Bevan talks to Daniel Plews, Physiologist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, about 'Heart Rate Variability' - measuring the gap between your heart ...
Fitter Radio Episode 024 - Rich Roll
September 14, 2014 20:17 - 2 hours - 72.4 MBIn this week's episode Bev talks to us about walk breaks - why they should be incorporated into our run training and what the methodology is behind them. In One Step Ahead Mikki tells us the latest on nitrate supplementation, and more specifically 'Beetroot Juice', and its benefit in enhancing performance for the endurance athlete. Our Hot Property Interview is with the amazing and inspirational ultra-endurance athlete Rich Roll. Rich's story is a must listen as he tells us about his transfo...
Fitter Radio Episode 023 - Helle Frederiksen
September 07, 2014 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBIn this episode Bev talks about training with Power and the benefits of training with a Power Meter. He also talks to Joe McQuillan, Exercise Physiologist at Waikato University. Joe has been instrumental in bringing the "Power Guru" Hunter Allen to New Zealand in September/October to conduct Workshops in both Auckland and Christchurch and a 2-day Symposium in Cambridge. Joe tells us more about them and offers listeners discounted entry to both the Workshops and the Symposium plus the chance ...
Fitter Radio Episode 022 - Paul Laursen
August 31, 2014 23:16 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBBeta-Alanine. What is it, what does it do and how can it help fitness? We bring back Professor Paul Laursen for the second part of his 2 part interview about 'Heat Adaptation'. Paul leads the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand and in this episode talks about hydration and cooling strategies in hot conditions. We also hear about the latest research around 'drinking to thirst' and 'electrolytes' - are they really necessary? In the 'Geek Out' this week we geek out...
Fitter Radio Episode 021 - Paul Laursen
August 24, 2014 20:42 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAlcohol. Does it affect athletic performance? Mikki tells us yes or no and if so why. We combine the Hot Property Interview and Workout of the Week and bring back Professor Paul Laursen. Paul leads the Performance Physiology Team at High Performance Sport New Zealand. In this episode (Part 1 of a 2 part interview) Paul and Bev talk about 'Heat Adaptation'. Why should we heat adapt, what's happening in the body when we do adapt and how does it help athletic performance. In The Geek Out ...
Fitter Radio Episode 020 - Braden Currie
August 17, 2014 22:52 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBWe double up this week as both Bev and Mikki take on the subject of stress and cortisol. In the 'Geek-Out' Mikki tells us about a new study around protein in endurance athletes. For our 5 minute focus segment Bev chats to Dr Kristi Salonius (Chiropractor) of BettaBody in Auckland and our interview this week is with the amazing Braden Currie. Braden is the 2 x winner of New Zealand's iconic Coast to Coast Race as well as numerous other multisport races both here and overseas. He is fast b...
Fitter Radio Episode 019 - Chris Pilone
August 10, 2014 21:11 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn our WORKOUT OF THE WEEK segment Bev talks to us about treadmill running, should we or shouldn't we. ONE STEP AHEAD is Recovery Nutrition. Mikki gives us guidelines on maximising recovery for athletes post training. Our HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW is with Chris Pilone. Chris is a professional endurance coach working with Craig Alexander's coaching group "Sansego". He coached Triathlon Olympic Gold Medallist Hamish Carter to his Gold Medal in 2004, plus medal winning athletes in both the Wo...
Fitter Radio Episode 018 - Pete Jacobs
August 03, 2014 22:29 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBPeriodised Training - Bev tells us about the different Periodised Training models and how to best manage the distribution of training, and manipulate sessions, in order to ensure an athlete progresses year on year. In our 5 Minute Focus Bev chats to Walter Thorburn from GO2MAX Coaching about his NZ Altitude Training Centre based in Auckland. One Step Ahead - Acute gastrointestinal (GI) distress in athletes. Mikki looks at what might be going on and gives us some advice on ways to manage i...
Fitter Radio Episode 017 - Jo Lawn
July 27, 2014 21:43 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBHypoxic Training - the benefits of hypoxic (or low oxygen) training in competitive swimming. Is it the 'sea level' equivalent to altitude training? Bev gives an overview. Mikki geeks out on some fascinating stats around pro cyclists and body size. We interview Heath Fitzpatrick, one of the Directors of Challenge Gold Coast which is set for Sunday 24 August - a perfectly placed race for the ITU World Champs in China this year and the 70.3 World Champs in Kona. In our One Step Ahead secti...
Fitter Radio Episode 016 - Kelly Sheerin
July 20, 2014 21:11 - 2 hours - 73.2 MBThe new 'maximalist' running shoes. Are they just a fad? Bev gives an overview. Mikki geeks out on the predictive factors that contribute towards a good Half Ironman time. We interview Jenna Walker, Nutritionist at Balance Nutrition, and get the inside scoop on 2 new gels that Balance are about to launch! On our Hot Property Interview this week we bring back Kelly Sheerin, Running and Cycling Mechanics Clinic Manager at the Auckland University of Technology's Sports Performance Institute...
Fitter Radio Episode 015 - Keith Livingstone
July 13, 2014 21:15 - 2 hours - 71 MBOur WORKOUT OF THE WEEK this week is about the 'long training run'. How long should it be, how fast and when. We introduce a couple of new segments into our show the first being 'THE GEEK-OUT' In this segment we talk about the more geeky, nerdy and even maybe a little 'dweeby' side of endurance sports! This week Mikki (The Nerd) Williden talks marathon racing and age/gender research. Who paces better, men or women! THE 5 MINUTE FOCUS - The second of our new segments which looks at produc...
Fitter Radio Episode 014 - Vinnie Tortorich
July 06, 2014 22:33 - 1 hour - 67 MBIn this week's Workout of the Week Bev talks about 'Cold Thermogenesis' and the beneficial effects of altering the core temperature of the body. Mikki gives us the latest research on caffeine - a well-known ergogenic aid - and its' benefits as a stimulant in exercise. Our interview this week is with the amazing Vinne Tortorich, better known as America's Angriest Trainer. Vinnie, an athlete in his own right, is also the author of the bestselling 'Fitness Confidential' covering his career a...
Fitter Radio Episode 013 - Dr James O'Keefe
June 29, 2014 20:25 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBPart 3 of a 3 part series in which Bev looks at training intensities and the differences between the devices you can use to measure. Mikki looks at Magnesium and tells us about its vital role in our body for both athletic performance and health. A fascinating interview with one of the world's leading sports cardiologists Dr James O'Keefe and his research around the effects of exercise on the heart. James works at the mid America Heart Institute and has had 300+ articles published in both s...
Fitter Radio Episode 012 - Ben Greenfield
June 22, 2014 22:26 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBPart 2 of a 3 part series in which Bev looks at elite performance and training intensities. Has one particular approach to training been more successful than another. In this episode he discusses the two distinct training models - polarised and threshold. Mikki interviews the amazing Ben Greenfield. Ben is a fitness, triathlon, and nutrition expert, and has authored multiple books including the NY best seller "Beyond Training".He is the founder/owner of Human Wellness Solutions, developing ...
Fitter Radio Episode 011 - James Oram
June 15, 2014 20:31 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBPart 1 of a 3 part series in which Bev looks at elite performance and training intensities. Has one particular approach to training been more successful than another? In Part 1 we discuss the spread of training intensity across your week and why it matters. Mikki talks about carbohydrate mouth rinses – can they really increase performance. Our Hot Property interview this week is with kiwi cyclist James Oram. James is a pro rider for the Bontrager Cycling Team and has recently been sele...
Fitter Radio Episode 010 - Paul Westwood
June 08, 2014 21:42 - 1 hour - 61 MBBev talks about the importance of the kick in freestyle swimming. What's its purpose and do we really need to kick? See the show notes for YouTube footage of some useful drills and links to some of the toys you can use. BCAA's – Branch Chain Amino Acids – Mikki tells us about their usefulness in recovery for endurance exercise and as a fuel for training. Our questions from listeners this week are around LCHF and metabolic efficiency. We interview Paul Westwood. Paul works as Physiother...
Fitter Radio Episode 009 - Nicholas Gill
June 01, 2014 21:16 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBBevan and Mikki talk about the importance of sleep to our athletic performance and our general health. The behaviours, food and supplements that may help and the best apps to monitor our sleep patterns and identify any issues. Our interview this week is with Nicholas Gill, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the NZ All Blacks. As well as working with one of the world's greatest sporting teams Nic is also a keen Ironman and LCHF advocate! LINKS: Joe Friel on the aging athlete at http...
Fitter Radio Episode 008 - Tim Reed
May 25, 2014 19:50 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this episode Bev talks about strength training for triathletes...is it really valid? Mikki tells us about antioxidants and their importance to our sport and health. Our interview this week is with Australian triathlete and LCHF advocate Tim Reed - a great athlete renowned as much for his budgie smugglers as he is for his amazing sporting achievements! LINKS: Tim Reed can be found at http://timreed.com.au/ More about Chris Kresser at http://chriskresser.com/ The Personal Paleo Cod...
Fitter Radio Episode 007 - Paul Laursen
May 18, 2014 21:02 - 1 hour - 52.1 MBBev tells us about a great free sports coaching app called Ubersense which when downloaded gives you the facility to capture video footage of yourself and play it back frame by frame and in slow motion. Great to use in conjunction with the swim smooth app. Mikki talks about almonds and how they can help in endurance performance. Check out her awesome Grain Free Porridge recipe on our wesite. Our interview this week is with Professor Paul Laursen. Paul leads the Performance Physiology T...
Fitter Radio Episode 006 - Victoria Murray-Orr
May 11, 2014 21:36 - 1 hour - 49 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bev discusses a recently released app that helps illustrate the difference between effective open water and pool based freestyle technique. ONE STEP AHEAD: Vitamin D and its importance both in sport and to our health in general. Q and A: Speedwork, is it relevant in Ironman training? The I.T. Band and a link to some great foam roller workouts. Is the Ketogenic diet necessary for an already fat adapted athlete? HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: This week we interview Victor...
Fitter Radio Episode 005 - Tom Davison
May 04, 2014 22:58 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The Russian Pyramid. A skills based session that will also give you a short intense power workout on the bike. Q & A: Our questions this week are about LCHF and the Ketogenic Diet HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: This week we interview Tom Davison. Tom has been recently selected to the NZ Commonwealth Games triathlon team and delivered a stellar performance on the bike at Auckland ITU putting Ryan Sissons into a position to gain his Commonwealth Games selection. ONE STEP ...
Fitter Radio Episode 004 - Terenzo Bozzone
April 27, 2014 21:11 - 1 hour - 51 MBHealth risks and a high protein diet. The role of rotation in open water swimming Mikki tells us about iron and its importance to an athlete’s diet. This week we interview 5 x World Champion Triathlete Terenzo Bozzone! https://www.facebook.com/terenzobozzone https://twitter.com/terenzo1 Bev discusses a High Intensity Run Workout aimed at stimulating the ‘potassium pump’ in the body. Listen to what it’s all about and try it for yourself. Go to http://www.fitter.co....
Fitter Radio Episode 003 - Kelly Sheerin
April 21, 2014 04:15 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBSwimming: Stroke Rate & Stroke Length – what they mean to the swimmer, how you can apply it to yourself in training and how to make changes. Go to: https://vimeo.com/channels/fitter to see Bevan demonstrating the swim drills. Our interview this week is with Kelly Sheerin, Running and Cycling Mechanics Clinic Manager at the Auckland University of Technology’s Sports Performance Research Institute. Bevan interviews Kelly about ‘Barefoot Running’. Should we or shouldn’t we? Go to ht...
Fitter Radio Episode 002 - Gina Crawford
April 14, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBMuscular Strength Training for the bike – are you doing it right?! Our interview this week is with the inspirational multiple Iron distance champion Gina Crawford. Eating the LCHF way – Low Carbohydrate High Fat Diets – What are they all about? LINKS: Read more about Gina at http://www.ginacrawford.com/ Tim Noakes’ Books: Lore of Running Challenging Beliefs: Memoirs of a Career Tim Noakes on carbohydrates: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Bsx72V4IpJY Tim Noakes Challenging Beliefs: ...
Fitter Radio Episode 001 - Dylan McNeice
April 03, 2014 06:47 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWelcome to the first episode of Fitter Radio your 'go-to' podcast for the latest and most up to date information and news around swimming, cycling, running, triathlon and nutrition. First up the 'Recovery Run' - we've all heard the term used but what does it actually mean and is it really necessary? Our interview this week is with the amazing multiple Iron distance champion Dylan McNeice. Learn about how Dylan trains and what his plans are for the coming year. Metabolic Efficiency - What...