Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN Cozumel at the weekend. We meet Adam Clark, winner of the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. Bev chats to James Elvery - Co-Founder & CEO of Race Ranger. We discuss the evolution of Race Ranger throughout the year, the challenges they’ve faced and their next steps - including potential expansion into age group racing and improved data collection for improving race fairness. (0:04:35) – IRONMAN Cozumel race review  (0:10:43) – Alistair Brownlee announces his retirement (0:14:33) – Hayden Wilde confirms his plans to race middle distance in 2025 (0:18:01) – Dylan McCullough joins our FITTER Coaching squad (0:21:10) – Newsletter race entry giveaway competition (0:23:09) – Adam Clark (0:35:42) – James Elvery – CEO and Co-Founder of Race Ranger LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Race Ranger investment details at Race Ranger Investor Call Post Follow Dylan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dylanmccullough_

Bev and Tim review the racing from the T100 Dubai at the weekend. We share excerpts from the Supertri podcast with Vincent Luis in which he chats about his move from short course triathlon. (0:04:20) – The T100: Contracts and changes for 2025 (0:12:43) – Bahrain 70.3 Middle Eastern Champs (0:16:55) – Vincent Louis intro (0:21:16) – Vincent Louis excerpt from Supertri podcast (0:46:39) – Fitter Newsletter: Next competition IMNZ (0:47:58) – T100 Dubai race review LINKS: Supertri Face to Face podcast ‘Vincent Luis Says Goodbye’ at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFsQNHd_vpQ   The Tempo newsletter Matt Sharpe at https://www.thetemponews.com/ Follow Vincent Louis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vincentluistri/ The PTO at https://protriathletes.org/

Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both the IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne and Challenge Xiamen at the weekend. Bev chats to 4th place finisher at the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona Leon Chevalier. Leon reflects on his journey in triathlon, his post-Kona recovery and the challenges of the 2023 season. He shares insights into his training, his preparation for races and the decisions that have shaped his professional path as a triathlete.  We chat in detail about Leon’s incredible Kona race plus we discuss the evolving landscape of professional triathlon and how building confidence and belief has been crucial to Leon’s performance.  (0:03:03) – Emma Jeffcoat and her return to racing (0:03:53) – Challenge Xiamen – Jack Moody wins the Challenge Family Global World Bonus (0:07:49) – IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne (0:09:32) – Intro to Leon Chevalier (0:11:40) – The new Fitter Newsletter (0:18:20) – Leon Chevalier (1:50:00) – David McNamee announces his retirement LINKS: Follow Leon Chevalier on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/l.chevalier/ IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne Challenge Xiamen at https://challengefamily.com/races/challenge-xiamen/ Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Jarrod Osbourne on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jarrod_o/

Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both Noosa and in the Supertri race in Saudi Arabia at the weekend. Post Kona there has been some controversy surrounding suspected bike tampering before the race – IRONMAN plan to look at CCTV for any evidence. Plus, Patrick Lange states in a post-race interview with Bob Babbitt that his new coach, Ben Reszel, also coached Hayden Wilde. We share the response from Hayden’s coach, Craig Kirkwood, confirming that Ben Reszel has never had any part to play in coaching Hayden! Tim chats to triathlon coach, sports-medicine doctor and author, Dr John Hellemans. They discuss his extensive experience in the sport, the evolution of training principles, the shift from autocratic coaching to individualized approaches, and the importance of building trust and communication in the coach-athlete relationship. John shares his thoughts on the complexities of high-performance coaching in today's environment and they discuss the evolution of triathlon performance, the impact of sports science on coaching methods, common mistakes athletes make, the significance of altitude training, and the importance of teamwork in coaching. They reflect on how training techniques have changed over the years and emphasize the need for consistency and a focus on the basics to achieve success in triathlon. (0:02:03) – We review the racing from the Noosa Tri at the weekend (0:09:23) – Intro to Dr John Hellemans (0:11:02) – We review the racing from the final race at SuperTri (0:18:45) – Is Georgia Taylor-Brown leaving triathlon? (0:23:05) – Suspected tampering with bikes at Kona (0:24:27) – Who coaches Hayden Wilde? It appears not Ben Reszel. (0:32:39) – Dr John Hellemans LINKS: Follow Dr John Hellemans on ‘X’ at https://twitter.com/johnhellemans Craig Kirkwood Coaching at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/   SuperTri at https://supertri.com/ Noosa Triathlon at https://noosatri.com.au/ Follow Georgia Taylor-Brown at https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb/   Bob Babbitt interview with Patrick Lange at https://youtu.be/IM9bJbEj8tk

IRONMAN World Champs 2024 Kona. We review the racing from this epic day. LINKS: IRONMAN World Championships Kona at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship

Bev chats to Dave Stewart of One Studio - specialists in creative garment design, focused on improving an athlete's performance. They take an innovative and collaborative approach to the design, construction, fit and performance of your gear. Their competition garment projects range from made to measure, tailored stock designs to comprehensive research and development programs tailored to suit the competition requirements and athlete needs. In this conversation, Dave Stewart shares his journey from being a ski bum in Austria to becoming a key player in the performance wear industry. He discusses the challenges he faced in balancing quality and profitability in his business, the evolution of performance fabrics, and his experiences working with various sports organizations, including the Olympics. We highlight the importance of innovation in fabric technology and its impact on athletic performance, particularly in extreme conditions like the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona.. Dave also explains the intricacies of sportswear design, focusing on heat management, aerodynamics, and the importance of bespoke suits for athletes. He emphasizes the significance of fabric technology in optimizing performance, and highlights the critical role of bike fit in achieving aerodynamic efficiency. The discussion also touches on the challenges of commercializing high-performance sportswear and the need for thorough testing and research in the development process. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Kona (0:08:16) – T100 in Vegas (0:16:49) – WTCS final (0:26:08) – Dave Stewart of One Studio LINKS: More about Dave Stewart of One Studio at https://www.onestudio.nz/about Dan Barry of First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/ Justin Ralph of Velo Performance at https://veloperformance.co.nz/

In this episode we highlight the evolution of sports coverage plus we discuss the implications of T100 contracts for athletes. Regan Hollioake and Fernando Toldi lock in their spots for the IRONMAN World Champs next year with wins at IRONMAN Malaysia.  Bevan chats to Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett about her recent achievements in triathlon, including her impressive fifth-place finish at the IRONMAN World Champs in Nice. Nikki discusses the challenges she faced leading up to the race, including overcoming a significant injury, and how her mental resilience played a crucial role in her performance.  Nikki shares insights into her training regimen, the importance of enjoying the process and her plans for future races - including the upcoming 70.3 World Championships in Taupo! (0:00:00) – America’s Cup Sailing – go the Kiwis! (0:02:31) – T100 and race information/graphics (0:08:45) – Nikki Bartlett intro (0:10:19) – IRONMAN Malaysia (0:14:29) – Nikki Bartlett LINKS: Follow Nikki Bartlett on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/ Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/ Follow Fernando Toldi on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/fernandotoldi/

Bevan and Tim review all the racing from the weekend plus we discuss the future of the PTO and T100 series and the challenges faced by Australian triathletes in securing race opportunities. We share an excerpt from the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast in which Laurent Bannock discusses "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD. The chat covers practical advice on staying healthy whilst travelling and how to recover quickly including jetlag, the use of melatonin and caffeine, meal timing, travel fatigue and travel hygiene. (0:04:00) – New and race reviews (0:32:34) – Nutrition for travelling athletes intro (0:37:01) – Excerpt from the 'We Do Science' podcast with Dr Shona Halson PhD LINKS: 'We Do Science' podcast "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halson PhD at https://www.wedoscience.com/episode-107-nutrition-for-travelling-athletes-with-dr-shona-halson/ Nutrition for Travel: From Jet lag To Catering – a study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30507257/  

Jack Moody, professional triathlete is stepping into the hot seat for Tim this week. We review all the racing from the weekend plus we bring Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about gluteal weakness. We discuss why gluteal strength is important, how to assess whether you have a problem and exercises to strengthen the area. (0:41:00) - Dr Kate Baldwin Valere Endurance  LINKS: Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs in Nice at the weekend. We discuss the dynamics of the race, the emergence of new talent and the challenges faced by athletes. We analyze the impact of injuries, the significance of wetsuit regulations and the overall performance of competitors. The discussion also touches on the future of triathlon, the importance of strategic racing, and the excitement surrounding the changing landscape of the sport. LINKS: The Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship-nice