Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

We chat about the racing from the Loan Market Half at the weekend including the incredible performances and the use of race ranger. We catch up with James Elvery from Race Ranger about the recent developments in drafting distance testing for triathlons, particularly in relation to IRONMAN events. He shares insights from recent tests where they experimented with different drafting distances, including 12 meters and 20 meters. James emphasizes the importance of accurate data collection and the feedback from athletes regarding their experiences with the Race Ranger system. The discussion also delves into the future of Race Ranger, particularly its expansion into age-group events. James outlines the steps being taken to prepare for a larger rollout, including the development of new devices and the logistics of managing them at events. 00:00 – Tim's back from Aspen 06:00 – Mount Festival of Sport race review 34:35 – James Elvery of Race Ranger LINKS: Race Ranger - https://www.raceranger.com/ Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Nicole van der Kaay at https://www.instagram.com/nicolevdkaay/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/

The Loan Market Oceanside Mount Half use Race Ranger this weekend. Pro Tri News have put out a survey to collect feedback on the drafting zone rules – we discuss what we know so far. We chat to Dr Warren Bradley, Founder & CSO of Hytro - designers of the first Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to improve sports performance. Blood Flow Restriction works by tightening a strap around the top of your arms or legs to lock blood in the muscles while you perform light exercise or recovery routines. This helps your muscles get stronger and recover faster than they would without it. When you're strapped in, the muscles that are being restricted fill up with oxygen-poor blood. This makes easy exercises and recovery routines feel tougher. It makes your muscles work harder and so helps your body adapt faster and better, making you stronger, improving your endurance, and helping you recover quicker. Hytro has revolutionised BFR technology to seamlessly fit into performance protocols. Hytro's patented technology not only complements existing methods for enhancing sports performance but is the gold standard in isolated BFR wearable technology. We find out more… 00:00 – This weekend The Mount Festival of Sport 04:04 – Drafting zone rules 18:55 – Introduction to BFR 22:46 – Dr Warren Bradley of Hytro LINKS: Race Ranger - https://www.raceranger.com/ Pro Tri News - https://protrinews.buzzsprout.com/1736374/episodes Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ More about Hytro at https://hytro.com/

Jack Moody's in the hot seat and we chat about the racing in NZ in the next few months and how the triathlon landscape might look for 2026. LINKS: Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ T100 at https://t100triathlon.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Procreate NZ at https://procreate.co.nz/ Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ Challenge Wanaka at https://challenge-wanaka.com/

Sam Shaw rode the 648km from Auckland to Wellington in a single day with the help of lots of bananas, gingernut biscuits, carrots and cans of Coke. He set a new record time for the solo ride, coming in at just over 17 hours - without a single stop along the way.

We catch up on the racing and tri news from the weekend. The Triathlon World Tour will launch in 2027 and combine the existing T100 Triathlon World Tour, a rebranded World Triathlon Championship Series and World Triathlon Cups. The T100 Tour will be rebranded as the T100 World Championship Series At the recent One NZ GODZONE Adventure race Team RAB made up of Sophie Hart, Chris Forne, Simone Maier and Sam Clark were welcomed by a large crowd of friends, family and supporters as they crossed the line in first place. Team Captain Chris Forne described this latest Chapter 12 of the One NZ GODZONE race as the toughest one to date. Due to the exceptionally challenging conditions, many teams were forced onto a short course or had to retire. In this episode we chat to Team RAB's Simone Maier one of the world's leading adventure and multisport racers. Simone shares her experiences from the gruelling GODZONE Adventure Race, discussing her recovery from pneumonia and the challenges of hydration and nutrition. She reflects on the race's brutality and the importance of team support and dynamics under extreme conditions. (0:00:00) – Try Off Road Taupo (0:03:48) – T100 Qatar race and World Tour 2026 announcement (0:26:31) – Simone Maier and One NZ GODZONE LINKS: Godzone Adventure Race at https://godzoneadventure.com/ Simone Maier at https://www.simonemaier.co.nz/ Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/ T100 at https://t100triathlon.com/

Tim's back and he fills us in on his epic adventures at Godzone. We catch up on all the racing and tri news from the weekend. Pete Pfitzinger is an American former distance runner - now exercise physiologist and author - who represented the United States in the marathon at two Olympic Games, in 1984 and 1988. He is also a highly respected coach and the co-author of the popular training book Advanced Marathoning. The latest (4th) edition of his book is now in full colour and includes the marathon training principles and training programs that thousands of marathon runners have used to set personal bests. The book is aimed at runners who want not only to run the marathon, but to achieve a good performance. Advanced Marathoning gives ambitious marathoners the information needed to train smarter, remain injury-free and cross the next finish line stronger and faster than ever. (0:00:00) – Godzone (0:29:14) – Race reviews and tri news (0:45:03) – Alex Yee (0:50:58) – Pete Pfitzinger LINKS: Godzone Adventure Race at https://godzoneadventure.com/ Pete Pfitzinger's latest book Advanced Marathoning 4th Edition at https://www.amazon.com/Advanced-Marathoning-Pete-Pfitzinger/dp/1718237472

Sue Beattie, an athlete who recently raced the Kosciuszko 50K Ultra, shares her exhilarating race experience and insights on what it’s like to conquer challenging alpine trails. The discussion dives into the metabolic costs of swimming, revealing the dangers of poor fueling practices and how swimming can feel more strenuous than land-based activities. Additionally, listeners can learn about an exciting giveaway for the Loan Market Tauranga Half, making this a must-listen for race enthusiasts!

Tim prepares for GODZONE. We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we look ahead to the T100 Qatar start list. Meridith Cass is the Founder and CEO of Nix Biosensors, a company that develops wearable sensors to monitor hydration by measuring sweat. The Nix Biosensor provides real-time data on sweat loss, electrolyte loss, and sweat composition to help athletes and others optimize hydration for performance and health. In this conversation, Tim Brazier and Meridith Cass delve into the science of sweat and hydration, discussing the Nix Hydration Biosensor. They explore the importance of accurate hydration monitoring for athletes, the variability in sweat loss and the implications of dehydration on performance. Meridith shares insights on how the biosensor functions, its accuracy, and the significance of electrolyte balance. The discussion also touches on the future of hydration technology and its applications beyond endurance sports. (0:00:00) – Tim prepares for Godzone (0:17:12) – Laguna Phuket Tri (0:20:25) – Start list for Qatar (0:23:29) – IRONMAN Cozumel (0:28:05) – Hydration and racing in the heat (0:37:22) – NIX Biosensors LINKS: Nix Biosensors at https://nixbiosensors.com/ Godzone Adventure Race at https://godzoneadventure.com/ Laguna Phuket Triathlon at https://www.lagunaphukettri.com/ IRONMAN Cozumel at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cozumel Alan McCubbin study "Sodium intake for athletes before, during and after exercise: review and recommendations" at https://performancenutrition.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s44410-025-00011-9 Buy the Nix Biosensor from Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/nix-hydration-biosensor T100 Qatar at https://t100triathlon.com/qatar/participate/

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.

Lucy Charles Barclay, a two-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion and elite triathlete, shares her insights in the women's post-race press conference. She discusses her mindset during the race and the intense dynamics with rival Taylor Nibb. The conversation dives into the challenges of fatigue and tactics that shaped the race, particularly focusing on how mental resilience plays a crucial role in overcoming setbacks. Her reflections on competition strategy and race depth offer an inspiring look into the world of professional triathlon.