Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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.

We review the racing from the T100 in Spain at the weekend. Dr. John Sullivan is Head of Performance Psychology at High Performance Sport New Zealand. He is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist with over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience and has held appointments within the National Football League (NFL), English Premier League (EPL), the NCAA and the elite military and law enforcement in North America. Dr. Sullivan is also a visiting scholar and sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport and Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia. He is a frequent contributor writing on sport science and sports medicine and his latest efforts have focused on a series of books which distil the latest performance psychology, cognitive science and neuroscience, related to optimal brain performance and health entitled The Brain Always Wins. In this episode Dr Sullivan shares insights into the intricate relationship between the brain and athletic performance and discusses the importance of understanding allostasis, the role of emotions in performance and how technology can enhance our understanding of brain function. The conversation also delves into practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving sleep quality and utilizing mindfulness techniques to optimize performance. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the significance of individual variation in athletes and the need for personalized approaches to training and recovery. (0:00:00) – We’re back in NZ (0:06:05) – Racing from the T100 Spain  (0:25:00) – Dr John Sullivan HPSNZ LINKS: T100 Spain at https://t100triathlon.com/spain/pro/ Follow Dr John Sullivan on X at https://x.com/BrainAlwaysWins The Brain Always Wins Book at https://www.amazon.fr/Brain-Always-Wins2-conversations-continue/dp/1916556795

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/

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. We revisit our interview with Dr. Philip Hurst, former middle-distance runner and current academic from the School of Psychology and Life Sciences at Canterbury University. We discuss the intriguing world of the 'placebo effect', its negative counterpart - the 'nocebo effect' and their impact on sports performance. Drawing from his research and experience, Dr. Hurst shares the significance of these effects in the medical world and how they have the potential to shape athlete performance. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Prague (0:04:20) – Prague – a wetsuit race (0:06:41) – Charlotte McLauchlan study  (0:09:08) – IM703 Melbourne competition                        (0:11:12) – Racing from the weekend (0:24:22) – IM703 Hradec-Kralove (Prague) (0:43:04) – Dr Philip Hurst LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Dr Philip Hurst’s review “The Placebo and Nocebo effect on sports performance: A systematic review” at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31414966/ Follow Dr Philip Hurst on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Phil_Hurst1 IRONMAN 70.3 Hradec-Kralove (Prague) at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-hradec-kralove Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at cmcl126@aucklanduni.ac.nz Fitter Radio Episode 613 – Interview with Charlotte McLauchlan at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2025/4/12/episode-613-confidence-nutrition-and-the-mind Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com/

Rick Prince, founder of the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy, shares insights from his journey in the fitness industry. He emphasizes the need for improved education and certification in endurance coaching, highlighting UESCA's commitment to quality training. The discussion delves into the art and science of coaching, the importance of continuous learning, and the international reach of UESCA's programs. They also explore the intersection of AI technology and coaching, considering its potential benefits and drawbacks.

In this discussion, Arnar Larusson, CEO and Co-Founder of Tyme Wear, reveals the groundbreaking technology behind their breathing and heart rate sensor designed for athletes. He emphasizes how monitoring breathing frequency can drastically improve performance and endurance. Sue Phillips, an accomplished triathlete, shares insights from her journey to the Noosa Triathlon. The conversation dives into the importance of ventilatory thresholds and the integration of Tyme Wear with existing training platforms, paving new ways for athletes to enhance their training.