Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast #644 - Jack Moody. Tri News and Race Reviews
Nov 17, 2025
Jack Moody, an Auckland-based professional triathlete, shares his surprising victory at the Queenstown Marathon, where he smashed the course record with an impressive 2:25:02 finish. He discusses his unique race strategy, including his pacing and nutrition during the marathon. The conversation also touches on recent changes to the IRONMAN qualification system, Clare Fitzpatrick's experience at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne, and management issues at T100 Dubai, highlighting the challenges faced by athletes in today’s competitive landscape.
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Treat A Marathon Like A Long Run First
- When racing long off limited marathon-specific training, treat it as a long run and avoid overcommitting early on hills.
- Preserve effort on climbs and plan to pick up pace only when others show signs of fatigue.
Ironman Retroactively Changed Qualification
- Ironman retrospectively applied a new gender-split qualification system and will re-offer slots to athletes who would have qualified under it.
- The move aims to make slot allocation fairer and proportional to gender representation at each race.
Free Entry Turned Into Cold Duathlon
- Claire Fitzpatrick won a free entry to 70.3 Melbourne and raced in extreme cold after the swim was cancelled due to water issues.
- She adapted, pushed a strong bike, and finished inside her age-group top 10 while sightseeing Melbourne.