Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
584 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 221 - Richard Murray and Rachel Klamer
July 08, 2018 20:13 - 2 hours - 81.9 MBLISTENER QUESTIONS: (00:14:52) We answer two listener questions. One about online bike fits and the other about ‘Best Bike Splits’. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: RACHEL KLAMER & RICHARD MURRAY: (00:28:30) We catch up with Richard and Rachel to talk about their maiden WTS victories this year and where they’re at with coaching, training and racing. SID TALKS: (01:13:15) Sid’s back and we talk through her recent 4th place at Roth and the recent controversy around Ironman Austria. ONE STEP AHEAD: (0...
Fitter Radio Episode 220 - Dougal Allan
July 01, 2018 20:13 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:04) Should we make our bikes lighter or more aero. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DOUGAL ALLAN (00:30:50) Bevan and Tim talk to Fitter coached athlete Dougal Allan about running mechanics and his recent decision to race Coast to Coast 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:09:02) Amino acids. LINKS: More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Follow Dougal on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://w...
Fitter Radio Episode 219 - Mike Reilly
June 24, 2018 19:51 - 2 hours - 73.4 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:31) The drive chain. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: MIKE REILLY (00:22:15) We attended an evening with Mike Reilly in February this year which had been organised by Auckland City Tri Club. Here’s the recording from that evening where Mike Reilly (Voice of Ironman) and co-host Cameron Brown share their inspirational stories and insights. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:22:50) Keto Kalm and Mikki’s Mince Bake. Mince Bake: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread mince over th...
Fitter Radio Episode 218 - Sarah True
June 17, 2018 20:18 - 2 hours - 79.8 MBHOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SARAH TRUE (00:15:03) American pro triathlete Sarah True moved from ITU to the 70.3 distance in 2017. Since then she’s hardly been off the podium. Sarah will be on the start line for first Iron distance on July 8, the Ironman European Champs in Frankfurt. We can’t wait to see how she goes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:23:42) Altitude – a few tit bits. SID TALKS: (01:34:38) We catch up with Sid in Girona to talk all things triathlon. LINKS: Follow Sarah on Facebook at h...
Fitter Radio Episode 217 - Cairns Ironman Asic Pacific Champs 2018
June 11, 2018 03:09 - 2 hours - 76.7 MBTHE CAIRNS AIRPORT IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 THE INTERVIEWS – PRE-RACE: LUKE & BETH MCKENZIE: (00:02:14) BRADEN CURRIE & MIKE PHILLIPS: (00:14:32) TIM REED: (00:22:17) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (00:28:53) Ambassador for the Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championship TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:48:07) CALLUM MILLWARD: (00:52:36) FINISH LINE INTERVIEWS: BETH MCKENZIE – 3RD (00:59:37) MIRINDA CARFRAE – 2ND (01:04:05) TERESA ADAM – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION...
Fitter Radio Episode 216 - Dede Griesbauer
June 03, 2018 22:39 - 2 hours - 86.5 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:12:57) Training the gut to tolerate carbohydrates. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DEDE GRIESBAUER (00:29:00) American pro triathlete Dede Griesbauer is a 3-time top 10 finisher in Kona and, at the age of 47, continues to compete at the highest level. We talk to Dede about her career to date, her upcoming race in Texas and her near career ending crash in 2011 when she was told she’d never run again. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:20:00) We catch up with Thorsten Radde of ...
Fitter Radio Episode 215 - Jen Annett
May 27, 2018 20:37 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBONE STEP AHEAD: (00:17:18) Substrate metabolism during Ironman Triathlon – different horses on the same courses. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JEN ANNETT (00:35:33) Jen Annett, Canadian pro triathlete, was hit by a car in 2008 whilst bike training for the Ironman World Champs in Hawaii. As a result of that accident she developed epilepsy. Determined not to let it slow her down she continued to follow her Ironman dream and since then has raced to many podium placings and wins including recently tak...
Fitter Radio Episode 214 - Andrew Starykowicz
May 20, 2018 20:21 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBLISTENER QUESTION & WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:36) CTL and how to plan a build for Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW ANDREW STARYKOWICZ: (00:29:16) We talk to American pro Triathlete Andrew Starykowicz about his recent Ironman bike record at Texas. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:56:42) The effects of a low carb diet on 4 weeks of high intensity training. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:05:50) We talk to Kiwi pro Triathlete Carl Read about his recent win at Ultraman Australia. LINKS: More about Andrew Starykowicz at...
Fitter Radio Episode 213 - Dylan McNeice & Julia Grant
May 13, 2018 20:06 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:30) Bev and Tim talk running. How to reduce injury risk and optimise your running going forward. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: DYLAN MCNEICE & JULIA GRANT (00:54:30) We talk to Kiwi pro triathletes Dylan and Julia about their recent wins at Challenge Taiwan. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:20:36) Can you go keto if you’re vegan. PROMOTION: Tri Adventures is a boutique travel company providing triathlon holiday packages to travel and race in spectacular destinations around the wo...
Fitter Radio Episode 212 - Ironman Australia
May 07, 2018 01:11 - 2 hours - 76.7 MBAn intro with Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer... PRE-RACE CHAT AT THE EASTERN TIGER: (00:23:40) We talk to Laura Siddall, Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer pre-race. PRO PANEL AT IRONMAN AUSTRALIA: (00:41:20) We record the pre-race Pro Panel event with Luke Mckenzie, Marino Van Hoenacker, Paul Ambrose, Laura Siddall, Annabel Luxford and Dave Dellow. THE INTERVIEWS: (01:04:38) DOUGAL ALLAN NATHAN SHEARER MARK BOWSTEAD LUKE MCKENZIE MARINO VANHOENACKER MEL BURKE LAURA SIDDALL LINKS: ...
Fitter Radio Episode 211 - Josh Amberger
April 29, 2018 20:09 - 2 hours - 80.6 MBLISTENER QUESTION: (00:02:38) How long should we be spending in a sauna for heat acclimation. LISTENER FEEDBACK (00:14:52) More about Callum Hawkins and his Common Wealth Games Marathon around heat acclimation. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:24:26) Running with power – how beneficial is it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JOSH AMBERGER: (00:38:50) We bring back Josh Amberger to talk about his podium second at Ironman South Africa plus he answers questions from his followers about the win, his training, h...
Fitter Radio Episode 210 - Maurice Clavel
April 22, 2018 23:03 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:07:24) The Commonwealth Games Marathon and the Boston Marathon - preparing for the conditions. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MAURICE CLAVEL: (00:24:34) We interview German pro triathlete Maurice Clavel who raced to 3rd at Ironman South Africa last week and to 3rd at Challenge Roth last year. Maurice was already a consistent podium finisher at some of the most prominent IM70.3 events in the world, now he’s showing that he can perform at the longer distance too. SID TALKS:...
Fitter Radio Episode 209 - Jan van Berkel
April 15, 2018 19:42 - 2 hours - 75.3 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:34) Are Training Apps negatively impacting your performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:39:24) Swiss triathlete Jan van Berkel raced to 4th at this year’s Ironman Taupo race. We interviewed Jan before the race to talk about his career to date, his LCHF journey and his race plan for this year with an eye on Kona qualification. SID TALKS: (01:24:49) Sid’s back and we talk Superleague, 70.3 Texas and 70.3 Oceanside plus she does an indoor workout ...
Fitter Radio Episode 208 - Prof Grant Schofield
April 08, 2018 21:13 - 2 hours - 76.5 MBLISTENER QUESTION: (00:16:23) How to prepare for a race where both cold and heat adaptation are required. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:26:21) We talk to Ali Wilson, one of our FITTER coached age group athletes, about her experiences at the recent Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon. Ali was first female home and 2nd overall. She tells us about the race and how it compared with her Kona experience where she raced to 2nd in her age group. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – GRANT SCHOFIELD: (01:03:29) We bring back ...
Fitter Radio Episode 207 - Tim Reed
April 01, 2018 20:18 - 2 hours - 77.4 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) Our 2 coaches Bev and Tim talk cadence and challenge some of the current thoughts and methodologies around high and low cadence training and racing. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TIM REED: (00:58:10) We bring back Tim Reed, Professional Triathlete, Triathlon Coach and Free-Range Chicken Farmer to the show to talk about his last season, his change of coach and sponsors and the plans for the upcoming season. SID TALKS: (01:28:20) We talk to Sid during her build up f...
Fitter Radio Episode 206 - Sam Clark
March 25, 2018 18:55 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:16:32) A listener question: How many races is too many in the lead up to an Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM CLARK: (00:27:54) We bring back Sam Clark to talk about his recent third win at New Zealand’s iconic Coast to Coast race plus Sam also tells us about his experiences of the Embrunman in France last year. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:00:20) We talk to Mike Lyons from Recovery Systems about their new product the Minimax plus he has a special offer for our listeners! ...
Fitter Radio Episode 205 - Kate McIlroy
March 18, 2018 18:40 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:40) Sleep. 5 MIN FOCUS - TIM BRAZIER: (00:41:40) We welcome Tim Brazier to Fitter and to the podcast! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATE MCILROY: (00:59:20) Kiwi athlete Kate McIlroy has been a runner, a triathlete and now a cyclist. She’s also been selected for 3 Commonwealth Games in 3 different disciplines having now been announced in the Women’s Road Cycling Team for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk to Kate about her career to date and her thoughts arou...
Fitter Radio Episode 204 - Joe Skipper
March 11, 2018 18:46 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) How to qualify for Kona on little or no run training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:32:00) A listener question around the 16:8 fasting protocol. Plus we talk about carbohydrate sensitivity, intestinal permeability and watermelon versus carb drink. SID TALKS: (00:55:40) IM race tactics for the pros and how they differ from age group racing HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JO SKIPPER: (01:17:00) We catch up with Joe post Ironman New Zealand. Joe does a bungee jump whilst he's h...
Fitter Radio Episode 203 - Ironman New Zealand 2018
March 04, 2018 18:41 - 2 hours - 77 MBPre-race chat over coffee with some of the pros – how would their perfect race look: (00:03:28) Braden Currie, Dougal Allan, Nathan Shearer, Simon Cochrane, Laura Siddall. THE MALE PROS: (00:25:51) Simon Cochrane, Nathan Shearer, Mike Phillips, Jan Van Berkel, Cameron Brown, Terenzo Bozzone. Simon Cochrane (7th male pro) Nathan Shearer (6th male pro) Mike Phillips (5th male pro) Jan Van Berkel (4th male pro) Cam Brown (3rd male pro) Terenzo Bozzone IMNZ Champion DAN PLEWS: (00:51:24...
Fitter Radio Episode 202 - Sarah Haskins
February 25, 2018 19:38 - 2 hours - 76.7 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:00) Breathing and how it impacts performance. An article by Rachel Vickery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SARAH HASKINS: (00:38:40) Sarah Haskins is an American pro Triathlete from St. Louis, Missouri. She competed in her first triathlon in 2003 and became a professional triathlete less than a year later. In 2008 Sarah competed in the Beijing Olympics and in 2011 became the Pan American Games Gold Medalist. Sarah is also a 5 x 70.3 Ironman Champion. As a mother of two...
Fitter Radio Episode 201 - Challenge Wanaka 2018
February 18, 2018 19:59 - 2 hours - 75 MBTARAWERA ULTRA ‘WRAP UP’: Bevan and Mikki talk through the 62km Ultra Marathon race from last weekend. SID TALKS AT THE BIG FIG: (00:44.50) Laura Siddall, Bevan, Sound Engineer Chris, Mr and Mrs Flea all give their race predictions for the Challenge Wanaka Half race tomorrow! CHALLENGE WANAKA ‘WRAP UP’: (00:59:40) We talk to each of the top 5 pro men and women after the race: Dougal Allan, Dylan McNeice, Jesse Thomas, Braden Currie, Javier Gomez Hannah Wells, Christine Cross, Amelia W...
Fitter Radio Episode 200 - Tine Holst
February 11, 2018 21:16 - 2 hours - 82.9 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:16:47) When to schedule your workouts and why. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TINE HOLST: (00:33:22) Danish pro triathlete Tine Holst bases herself in Frankfurt with her partner but trains as often as she can in Majorca. She did her first Ironman in 2008 as an age grouper and realising she might just have a talent for the sport decided to keep going with it. In 2009 however, Tine was hit by a car whilst cycling. The car drove over her causing multiple injuries - she was lu...
Fitter Radio Episode 199 - Braden Currie and Dougal Allan
February 04, 2018 19:42 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBFASTING: (00:15:09) Bevan updates us on his personal fasting journey. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:23:30) The difference between TSS and HR TSS in Training Peaks. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE AND DOUGAL ALLAN: (00:33:09) We talk to Braden and Dougal following their incredible winning performance at the recent Red Bull Defiance race in Wanaka. They talk the race, their history and Challenge Wanaka 2018. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:06:52) Caffeine – the good news and not so good news. LINKS:...
Fitter Radio Episode 198 - Patrik Nilsson
January 28, 2018 20:31 - 2 hours - 70.6 MBONE STEP AHEAD: (00:09:01) This week we answer some listener questions around: : Iron supplementation and altitude training : Keto athletes and ironman training : Fuelling for a marathon which starts later in the day WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:27:33) Training/racing and the female menstrual cycle. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – PATRIK NILSSON: (00:38:15) Swedish pro triathlete Patrik Nilsson raced to 8th place at his debut in Kona last year. At only 26 years of age he’s already won 4 Ironman...
Fitter Radio Episode 197 - Asa Lundstrom
January 21, 2018 18:55 - 2 hours - 69.2 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:15:40) Injuries and sleep. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ASA LUNDSTROM: (00:29:10) Swedish triathlete Asa Lundstrom entered the sport in 2009 and turned pro one year later. In 2012 she won her first Ironman – Ironman Sweden. In 2016 Asa raced to a top 10 at Kona but 2017 wasn’t such a great race for her. She plans to go back and put that right. SID TALKS: (01:18:09) Sid’s back and we chew the latest fat in the tri and cycling world! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:42:53) Fasted ve...
Fitter Radio Episode 196 - Lucy Gossage
January 14, 2018 18:57 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:10) Nutrition periodisation. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUCY GOSSAGE: (00:35:56) Since we last spoke to the inspirational Lucy Gossage she’s returned to work as a cancer doctor and completed her PHD but continued with her triathlon career. She’s had a great 2017 winning Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman UK, Ironman Wales and Ironman Italy! We bring Lucy back to find out how she’s transitioning back into work again, how she manages the balance and her plans going...
Fitter Radio Episode 195 - Helle Frederiksen
January 07, 2018 19:31 - 2 hours - 73.9 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:22:42) Fuelling for strength training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:34:42) Protein and older athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HELLE FREDERIKSEN (00:49:20) We bring back Helle Frederiksen to talk about her journey from injury, false starts and 18 months of not competing to racing her first iron distance at Ironman Arizona and coming second! SID TALKS: (01:36:00) Sid’s back in NZ after a brief trip to the UK for Christmas and we catch up on all the tri goss including the Co...
Fitter Radio Episode 194 - Fredrik Croneborg
December 31, 2017 19:48 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:15:07) The off season. Do we need one? HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – FREDRIK CRONEBORG (00:31:55) Swedish pro triathlete Fredrik Croneborg has had a great couple of years. Based out of Asia and one of the Bahrain Endurance team Freddy has won both Challenge Thailand and Challenge Taiwan this year and raced to the win at Ironman Malaysia the previous year. We talk to Freddy about his career to date, his plans for the future and being a new dad! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:07:56...
Fitter Radio Episode 193 - Terenzo Bozzone
December 25, 2017 02:05 - 2 hours - 70.1 MBSID TALKS: (00:13:11) We talk the latest tri goss with Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:46:00) Currently the hottest property on the triathlon circuit, Kiwi pro triathlete Terenzo Bozzone. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:25:54) We talk to Keith Rieger creator of the Kona Five Ultra-Triathlon, an annual event consisting of 5 Iron Distance Triathlons (on the Kona Ironman World Championship Course) in 5 Days (120 Hour Cut Off) all Self Supported (No Crew for 120 Hours)! ON...
Fitter Radio Episode 192 - Magali Tisseyre
December 17, 2017 20:16 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBCOMPETITION TIME: We have a couple of entries to giveaway to the Mount Festival of Multisport AquaBike race on 20 January 2018! To enter email us at [email protected] with the name of the sponsor for the AquaBike race. Entries close 5pm on Friday 22 December. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:30) Run Cadence HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MAGALI TISSEYRE: (00:36:16) Canadian pro triathlete Magali Tisseyre has an incredible resume in 70.3 racing to date including 17 x Ironman 70.3 wins and 2 x 70.3 ...
Fitter Radio Episode 191 - Ironman Taupo 70.3
December 10, 2017 19:27 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBWe talk to Callum Millward and Alise Selsmark before the race about their seasons to date and their new and exciting initiative ‘The Cup Cake Cartel’: (00:08:34) MIKE PHILLIPS – TAUPO 70.3 WINNER: (00:30:54) AMELIA WATKINSON – TAUPO 70.3 WINNER: (00:34:17) BRADEN CURRIE – TAUPO 70.3 RUNNER UP: (00:40:37) JOCELYN MCCAULEY – TAUPO 70.3 RUNNER UP: (00:45:52) SID TALKS: (01:06:27) We talk to Sid post-race about how it all unfolded. LINKS: Alise Selsmark at https://www.facebook.com/alise...
Fitter Radio Episode 190 - Eric Lagerstrom
December 03, 2017 18:23 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (0:16:48) We continue our discussion about the issues around Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ERIC LAGERSTROM: (0:42:16) From Oregon in the U.S. Professional Triathlete Eric Lagerstrom races the ITU circuit but is also a past winner of the Escape from Alcatraz race. He talks to us about his career to date, his love of videography and his plans for the future. SID TALKS: (1:10:57) We catch up with Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall for a rou...
Fitter Radio Episode 189 - Timothy O'Donnell
November 26, 2017 19:13 - 2 hours - 71.3 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK & ONE STEP AHEAD: (0:19:03) Bevan feeds back from the recent Female Athlete Health Symposium here in NZ and we talk about the issues around Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - TIM O’DONNELL: (0:42:16) We are delighted this week to bring you an interview with America’s top triathlete Timothy O’Donnell. Tim talks to us about his season to date, his Kona race and where he sees the future of the sport. SID TALKS: (1:22:50) Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall’s back...
Fitter Radio Episode 188 - James Cunnama
November 19, 2017 17:51 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (0:21:34) Bevan talks to Lou Davey, Psychologist with High Performance Sport New Zealand, about the challenges that age group athletes can face and strategies for dealing with them. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAMES CUNNAMA: (1:07:20) We bring James Cunnama back to the show to talk about his recent 5th place in Kona and the imminent birth of his baby. (The interview was conducted before his recent bike crash and we wish him all the best for his recovery). LINKS: More abo...
Fitter Radio Episode 187 - Ruedi Wild
November 12, 2017 18:37 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:18:58) The brain and running economy. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RUEDI WILD: (00:36:14:) Pro Triathlete Ruedi Wild represented Switzerland at the 2012 Olympics but after failing to qualify for Beijing decided to do an Ironman. Now having raced to numerous 70.3 podium finishes, a second at Ironman Switzerland this year and 2 Konas under his belt he’ll take some time out with his new family to decide what’s next. ONE STEP AHEAD: (1:24:55) The impact of an LCHF diet on ...
Fitter Radio Episode 186 - Andrew Starykowicz
November 05, 2017 18:47 - 2 hours - 71.9 MBCOMPETITION TIME: Predict Mikki’s finish time (in hours: minutes: seconds) for the Queenstown Marathon and be in to win FREE access to her Athlete 12 week Nutrition Plan PLUS a tub of Lean Clean Protein! Email us at [email protected] with your entry before the start of the race. Last entry will be accepted by 8.20am Saturday 18 November 2017. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ANDREW STARYKOWICZ: (00:20:00) In August last year, Andrew Starykowicz almost lost his life when he was run over by a truck ...
Fitter Radio Episode 185 - Lauren Brandon
October 29, 2017 19:17 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB5 MIN FOCUS: (00:16:55) We talk to Toughman’s Rich Izzo about live streaming, their recent championship event plus the 2 races left to go… Chile and Brazil. (00:28:50) We also talk to Daniel Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Triathlon. Major League Triathlon is the world's first and only professional triathlon league in the United States. A mixed team relay that’s already in its 3rd season. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - LAUREN BRANDON: (1:00:25) Lauren Brandon is a former NCAA Al...
Fitter Radio Episode 184 - Ben Kanute
October 22, 2017 19:59 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mental sabotage. ONE STEP AHEAD: Sweat rates and tattoos plus the latest on iron deficiency in endurance athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: BEN KANUTE: USA pro triathlete Ben Kanute was the surprise runner up at the recent Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Chattanooga. Ben also won the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in June 2017 and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At only 24 years of age he’s showing immense talent at a variety of distances. We talk to Ben about his next mo...
Kona Special Part 4 2017
October 13, 2017 04:54 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIT’S KONA WEEK! Mikki feeds back the latest from the Sports Medicine Conference. WILL CLARKE: Will did qualify for Kona this year but a bike crash put him out of the race. He’s here to watch, support and drink beers! We talk to Will about how he’s going and his top 3 picks for the race. PATRIK NILSSON: At 26 years old Swedish Pro Patrik Nilsson is the youngest pro in Kona. Having already raced to a couple of sub 8 performances he tells us what his hopes are for the race. BART AERNOUTS...
Kona Special Part 3 2017
October 12, 2017 03:08 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIT’S KONA WEEK! THE FLEA (AKA ROSS LOCKEY): The Flea joins us today and reports back on his ride to Hawi and back yesterday. CAMERON BROWN: Awesome to catch up with Cam this morning at the NZ Breakfast. He’s in the midst of training for WA and gives us his thoughts on the race and how it’s evolved. JOCELYN MCCAULEY: IMNZ winner Jocelyn McCauley has just finished a 5 week training block in Texas and feels in the best shape of her life coming into Kona. Despite 3 flats on the Ironman T...
Kona Special Part 2 2017
October 11, 2017 02:04 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBIT’S KONA WEEK! Mikki feeds back to us from Day 3 of the 2017 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference here in Kona. JOSH AMBERGER: Australian Josh Amberger qualified for the Ironman World Champs after winning Cairns and it’s his first time in Kona. He ran a 2:52 after working with his coach on making some quick fix changes to his running and training. His goal for the race? No expectations other than to execute a good race by getting ready for it as best he can. DAN PLEWS: Dan Plews of the ‘Pl...
Kona Special Part 1 2017
October 10, 2017 04:05 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBIT’S KONA WEEK! A welcome with Sean Watkins of Wattie Ink https://www.wattieink.com/ Mikki’s arrived and she feeds back to us from her first day at the 2017 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference here in Kona. SID TALKS: Laura pops round and we talk about the first few days here in Kona plus our predictions for the race! HEATHER JACKSON: Heather’s had a great season this year and after her 3rd place at Kona last year is looking forward to taking on the challenges of another! LINKS: Watt...
Fitter Radio Episode 183 - Dirk Bockel and Liz McTernan
October 08, 2017 22:56 - 2 hours - 81.6 MBIT’S KONA WEEK! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Pacing strategies for Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: Update on the best sleep supplements plus a recent study on Carbohydrate Periodisation and Performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DIRK BOCKEL: Dirk Bockel, one of the legends of triathlon, officially retired this year after 27 years in the sport. As an ex Olympian and multiple Ironman winner Dirk has many great achievements to his name, in particular his stellar performance at Challenge Roth in a time of 7hrs 52...
Fitter Radio Episode 182 - Lauren Goss
October 01, 2017 19:39 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBONE STEP AHEAD: Savoury snacks for the endurance athlete. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LAUREN GOSS: Fresh from her win at Lake Geneva, American Lauren Goss, currently living in Boulder, tells us about her triathlon career to date and her plans for the future. SID TALKS: Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall’s back with us and this week we talk Kona, Super League, Collins Cup and Major League Triathlon! LINKS: Clif Organic Energy Food: Pizza Margarita and Sweet Potato with Sea Salt at http://www.clifbar.com/prod...
Fitter Radio Episode 181 - Yvonne Van Vlerken
September 24, 2017 18:56 - 1 hour - 52 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan’s in Boulder. He talks us through how he’s periodising training for a professional triathlete preparing for optimal performance in Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: The keto diet and your thyroid. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: YVONNE VAN VLERKEN: We’re delighted to be able to bring back Yvonne Van Vlerken to the show to tell us about her season to date and her recent win and course record at the Long Distance Triathlon European Championships at Challenge Almere. SIMS SCIENCE: We’re...
Fitter Radio Episode 180 - Andi Boecherer and Sam Osborne
September 17, 2017 21:08 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan’s in Boulder. He tells us why they’re altitude training and what he’s measuring. ONE STEP AHEAD: How training in a dehydrated state can help with short term heat acclimatisation. ANDI BOECHERER – HOT… AND THEN NOT!: Andi Boecherer was leading the field at the recent Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz race but had to pull out on the run due to a foot injury. The injury has now forced his decision to miss Kona this year and with his history of numerous top 5 performances there ...
Fitter Radio Episode 179 - Braden Currie
September 11, 2017 01:58 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBLaura Siddall hosts this week and we talk IM703 Santa Cruz, IM703 World Champs Chattanooga, IM703 Sunshine Coast and Challenge Walchsee. BRADEN CURRIE: Winner of the Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz race. JORDAN RAPP: We talk to Jordan pre-race about his recent 3rd place at the infamous Isklar Norseman Extreme Triathlon. PODCAST SURVEY: Pre-Survey Information The purpose of this survey is to develop an understanding of the use of podcasts within the sport and exercise industry. The aim of the ...
Fitter Radio Episode 178 - Lisa Roberts
September 03, 2017 17:47 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: How to use the TSB (Training Stress Balance) number in Training Peaks around rest and recovery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LISA ROBERTS: Lisa Roberts USA triathlete and member of the Trisutto squad recently placed 3rd at Challenge Roth. Since doing this interview she’s also placed 4th at the incredibly tough Embrunman race breaking the run course record in the process. We talk to Lisa about her triathlon career to date, her recovery from a stress fracture and her plans goi...
Fitter Radio Episode 177 - ITU Worlds Penticton
August 28, 2017 01:03 - 2 hours - 82.2 MBThis week we come to you from Penticton, Canada. Laura Siddall hosts and we talk all things ITU Multisport World Champs. We also talk to Mike Phillips recent winner of Ironman 70.3 Bintan. Bevan interviews ‘Dark Horse’ Kyle Smith after his U23 World Champs victory. We talk to Mel Hauschildt, Heather Wurtele and Lionel Sanders at the Pros Pre-Race Conference and include footage from the conference itself. Bevan gets down to the finish line and manages to capture some interviews with Josh ...
Fitter Radio Episode 176 - Jaime Nielsen
August 20, 2017 20:39 - 2 hours - 71 MBONE STEP AHEAD: Capsaicin. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: What to display on your bike head unit on race day. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAIME NIELSEN: Jaime Nielsen is a New Zealand track and road cyclist and a former representative rower. Despite only taking up cycling in 2007 she competed for New Zealand at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's Team Pursuit placing 5th and setting a national record of 3:18.514. At the 2016 Summer Olympics she finished 4th in the Women's Team Pursuit. Most recently ...