Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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

We review the racing from the T100 and WTCS in Wollongong at the weekend. Hannah Tiedt is a PhD candidate at Auckland University of Technology (AUT) studying sports performance physiology and nutrition, with a focus on the resilience of endurance athletes to sleep restriction. She has previously completed a Bachelor of Sport and Recreation and a Master of Sport, Exercise and Health at AUT. Follow the link below to complete her survey. (0:00:00) - Tim back from Wollongong (0:06:07) - Racing from the weekend (0:18:05) - T100 announcements (0:28:50) - Racing from the weekend (0:52:17) - Hannah Tiedt LINKS: Link to Hannah’s survey at https://aut.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Xi3Cn9hB5PK3z0 Follow Hannah at https://x.com/HannahTee20

We review the racing at the IRONMAN World Champs 2025 in Kona. Plus, we bring you the audio from the post-race conference with the top 5 finishers. LINKS: IRONMAN World Championship Kona at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona

We catch up on the racing from SuperTri at the weekend Sue Beattie won the free race entry to the Kosciuszko Ultra, we find out more about her. It’s Kona week, and we chat to Kiwi Professional Triathlete Hannah Berry. Hannah shares her experiences and insights as she prepares for the upcoming IRONMAN World Champs in Kona this weekend. She discusses her return to the Big Island, her strategies for racing in hot conditions and the surprises of her T100 season. Hannah emphasizes the importance of consistency in her training, her progress on the bike and the confidence gained from competing against top athletes. As she looks ahead to Kona, she reflects on her mindset, race strategies and future goals in the sport. (0:00:51) – SuperTri  (0:14:22) – Sue Beattie (0:24:57) – IRONMAN World Champs this weekend (0:36:47) – Hannah Berry LINKS: SuperTri at https://supertri.com/ Sue Beattie Tri Excel at https://triexcel.com.au/about-us IRONMAN World Championship Kona at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-kona Kosciuszko Ultra at https://kosciuszko.utmb.world/ Follow Hannah Berry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/

Luke Smithers, an age-group triathlete and newsletter competition winner, shares insights from his preparation and experience at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. He discusses how stressful work impacted his training and the sensible adjustments he made. The conversation dives into a recent study revealing that spikes in running distance can significantly increase injury risk. Luke reflects on his race execution, pacing strategies, and future racing plans, creating an engaging blend of practical advice and personal anecdotes.

Dr. John Sullivan, a sport scientist and clinical psychologist leading performance psychology at High Performance Sport New Zealand, shares fascinating insights into the brain's role in athletic performance. He discusses how emotions affect performance, the importance of individualized training approaches, and strategies for managing anxiety and improving sleep quality. Sullivan highlights the significance of mindfulness and breathing techniques, while also tackling the challenges of information overload. His expertise also extends to using technology to optimize brain health and performance.

The IRONMAN World Championships Nice 2025 Episode

We catch up on the racing from the weekend. Clare Fitzpatrick won the free race entry to IM703 Melbourne. We find out more about her. We welcome back Gordo Byrn to discuss his recent experience racing Challenge Roth. He shares the challenges he faced and the lessons learned throughout his journey. Gordo shares insights on race strategy, nutrition and mental resilience plus he reflects on the evolution of training methods and his future goals in the sport.  We discuss the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, focusing on the unique challenges of the bike course, the importance of technical skills for both pros and age groupers and the strategies athletes must employ to succeed.  (0:00:00) – Calling in from Nice (0:08:30) – Racing from the weekend (0:16:34) – Clare Fitzpatrick (0:31:07) – Gordo Byrn (1:24:14) – IRONMAN World Champs Nice – the course LINKS: Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn Gordo Byrn Roth Camp Writings at https://feelthebyrn.substack.com/p/roth-camp-writings Sam Appleton at https://www.instagram.com/samappo/ IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-melbourne IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-nice

We catch up on the racing from the T100 on the French Riviera, IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See and the WTCS Sprint distance race in Frejus Australian triathlete Matt Hauser and his coach Dan Atkins have enjoyed a successful partnership in triathlon for over a decade. They discuss their recent achievements, including a world championship in the Mixed Team Relay, and share the strategies that have led to their success. The importance of team dynamics, coping with pressure, and maintaining consistency in performance are highlighted, along with the evolution of the sport and their relationship as coach and athlete. They also share insights on preparing for future Olympic goals and the significance of training partners in their journey. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence (0:09:40) – Try Off Road Taupo discount. (0:12:27) – Sweet Cheeks competition  (0:13:27) – Hayden Wilde    (0:20:40) – T100  (0:30:17) – IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See (0:36:55) – WTCS French Riviera (0:45:52) – Matt Hauser and Dan Atkins LINKS: Follow Matt Hauser on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser/   Follow Dan Atkins on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/danatk08/ Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/ Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. We bring Chris Beckmans, Australian Professional Triathlete, back to the show after his recent 7th place finish in a 7:43:48 at IRONMAN Copenhagen. Chris tells us about his race and how he prepared to achieve his best ever result and become the 4th fastest Australian ever at this distance. We chat to Stu Rotticci, winner of the recent Plasmaide competition. The competition offered the winning athletes an opportunity to fly to Font Romeu and train side by side with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden, plus have their training metrics personally measured and tracked by leading scientist Professor Alison Heather. Stu shares his experiences from the camp. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence (0:03:52) – T100 Frejus and IM703 Zell am See this weekend. (0:08:17) – Hayden Wilde doing the double this weekend  (0:08:53) – SuperTri                     (0:10:50) – IRONMAN Switzerland  (0:16:55) – Plasmaide competition (0:18:13) – Stu Rotticci – Plasmaide Competition winner (0:41:20) – Plasmaide (0:47:34) – Chris Beckmans LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Chris Beckmans on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeckmans/ Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com/ Follow Stu Rotticci on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/srotticci/ Follow Marius Bjerkeset on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mariusbjerkeset/