Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Brad started racing as a professional triathlete in 2012, focusing solely on XTERRA racing. He won his first African Championship and European Championship in 2016 and claimed his first XTERRA World Championship Title in 2017. Since then Brad has dominated the world of off-road triathlon, winning a further 2 African Championships, multiple Asia Pacific Championships, European Championships and claimed his second World Championship Title in 2019. In 2018 Brad made the progression to on-road racing, with the goal of maintaining dominance off-road. In 2019 he won his first IRONMAN 70.3 Championship race in South Africa, followed by another IRONMAN 70.3 Championship win in Taiwan and a top 10 in his inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships later that year. We discuss Brad’s transition through from XTERRA racing to IRONMAN, his penalty at the World Champs in Nice and his ability to regroup and manage his emotions despite the missed opportunities. He shares his experiences of training with Jan Frodeno and how it helped turn him into a front pack swimmer. Brad gives us his views on the announcement of the new IRONMAN series versus the PTO series and the difficulties of planning for the upcoming season. Plus, we hear more about his decision not to compete in the Singapore Open. LINKS Bradley Weiss at https://www.bradley-weiss.com/

Bec Burns discusses FulGaz's new group ride feature. Race review of Noosa Triathlon. Joe Skipper's last-minute DNS at IRONMAN Florida. Brad Weiss's journey from XTERRA to IRONMAN. Overview of Challenge Wanaka Half.

Ciara Feely has a BSc. in Mathematics and Statistics and an MSc. in Sociology and Data Analytics. She is currently working towards a PhD investigating the use of recommender systems to support physical exercise, particularly in the field of marathon running. Ciara specialises in the analysis of large runners' datasets for injury prediction and explanation. In this episode, we explore her work with a focus on the impact of running-related injuries. We discuss the impact of training disruptions on marathon performance and how it varies between genders. Plus, we explore further the role of machine learning and AI in the sports sector, discussing their potential benefits and inherent challenges. We look at the ability of AI to extract useful insights from extensive datasets, and the relationship between human coaching and technology-based interventions. Lastly, we highlight the repercussions of training disruptions on marathon performance and the potential of technologies like Strava to analyse and prevent running-related injuries. LINKS: More about Ciara Feely at https://linktr.ee/phdproductivity A Case-Based Reasoning Approach to Predicting and Explaining Running Related Injuries at https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-86957-1_6 Estimating the cost of training disruptions on marathon performance at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2022.1096124/full

Recently crowned World Triathlon Champion, Dorian Coninx, shares his incredible race experience. Bec Burns talks about her experiences in Kona and the upcoming launch of the new IRONMAN Virtual Series. GQ Magazine interviews Jan Frodeno about his pre-race diet and winding down with a beer. Ciara Feely discusses her work predicting injury risk for marathoners and how runners can potentially reduce it. Discussions also include the Noosa Tri, French triathlon program, and the importance of consistency and trusting the training process.

The podcast discusses the doping and bullying allegations surrounding Sam Laidlow, along with other athletes being questioned. They review the recent races at IRONMAN Portugal, Challenge Vieux Boucau, and Superleague. The hosts share Beth Potter's interview with World Triathlon Podcast. They also touch on the opportunities and challenges for professional triathletes with the introduction of the PTO races. Overall, topics include doping investigation, online bullying, race reviews, and the future of the sport.

Professor Martin Gibala and Bob Seebahor discuss high-intensity interval training's effectiveness for endurance athletes, GI distress in endurance sports, the new IRONMAN Pro Series, and impressive performances at the Kona Ironman World Championships.

Dr. Kevin Miller is a Professor in the Dept of Health & Human Performance at Texas State University In this episode we chat to Dr Miller about the complex topic of exercise-induced muscle cramping. We separate fact from fiction and challenge some long-standing myths around muscle cramping. Dr Miller shares his knowledge of the physiology, prevention, and treatment of cramping, and explains how this led to his in-depth research into the topic. His findings in relation to sweat and electrolyte loss, the role of the central nervous system and dehydration provide some new insights into cramping and how it’s not a one-size-fits-all scenario. Finally, we explore how stress, nutrition and sleep can all contribute to cramping and discuss the importance of keeping a cramping diary to identify individual patterns and key mitigating factors. More about Dr. Kevin Miller – Professor: Dept of Health & Human Performance Texas State University at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-miller-334aab236 Dr Kevin Miller publications at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kevin-Miller-40 

Brad Harris shares his story of winning a race entry to the Ultra Trail Kosciuszko. Dr. Sam Impey explains the significance of protein for athletes, including energy intake management and mitochondrial functioning. The hosts review race results and discuss their predictions for Kona. They tease an upcoming interview about exercise-associated muscle cramps and challenge long-standing myths. The podcast also covers topics such as the VDOT system limitations, running experiences in Australia, and the importance of protein supplement testing.

The podcast discusses the value of coaching for athletes, recovery protocols including Bio Meridian Therapy, benefits of compression boots, within session fuelling, scheduling strength and conditioning training, and the interference effect. They also mention racing Olympic distance, Superleague, and Kona, and offer a discount code for the Valere App.

In this episode we explore the journey of professional triathlete Rebecca Clarke. From her recent victory at IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast to her racing experiences around the world, Becs opens up about her trials, tribulations and triumphs and how her experiences this season have been a great learning opportunity. We discuss Bec’s transition from ITU to long distance triathlon and how her strong swimming background has helped her excel in middle and long distance racing. We also reflect on some of Bec’s past races including her learnings from those races and strategies that have helped her improve along the way.. Finally, we focus on the nitty-gritty of training and preparing for Kona - the ultimate race. We discuss the importance of pacing, avoiding injury and building a robust training base. Becs talks about how she mentally gears up for the big day, highlighting the importance of knowing the course and why having a solid marathon will make all the difference. Join us as we cheer on Becs in her journey to the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona. LINKS: Follow Rebecca Clarke on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/becclarke_tri