

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Bevan McKinnon
Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!
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Jan 25, 2020 • 2h 8min
Fitter Radio Episode 300 - Alex Deboer
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: RHYS LAWLER (00:14:52) Rhys won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia | Port Macquarie. We catch up with Rhys to find out a bit more about him. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: ALEX DEBOER (00:32:10) Alex Deboer is the Founder of Deboer Wetsuits. Trained as an engineer in Aerodynamics, Alex translated this knowledge into designing wetsuits which are more hydrodynamic. A passionate sportsman all his life he competed in his first Olympic distance triathlon at 25 and has finished the Hawaii IRONMAN as well as 5 other IRONMAN races and multiple half and several Olympic distance triathlons. FREE Fitter Radio Coffee Club subscription with a Deboer wetsuit at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio SID TALKS: (01:12:19) Sid’s back and we talk PTO and the Collin’s Cup. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:55:07) Omega 3’s – which supplements are the best. LINKS: Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ Fitter Training Camps at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-camps Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Collins Cup at https://thecollinscup.com/ PTO at https://protriathletes.org/ DeBoer at https://deboerwetsuits.com/ Deboer offer with free Fitter Radio Coffee Club membership at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-australia Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns iherb at https://nz.iherb.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jan 19, 2020 • 1h 36min
Fitter Radio Episode 299 - Kristy Martin
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BROOKE HENDERSON (00:23:21) Brooke won the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. We catch up with her to find out how her training’s going. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:33:08) Mental fatigue and some strategies to help ease it in race week. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KRISTY MARTIN (00:39:40) Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue in recreational and professional athletes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:23:04) Eat My Ride LINKS: Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Tarawera Ultra at https://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ More about IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Performance – study at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132915.htm Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29923147 Eat My Ride at https://www.eatmyride.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jan 12, 2020 • 1h 24min
Fitter Radio Episode 298 - Andrew Starykowicz
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK AND ONE STEP AHEAD (00:15:02) Jet lag and minimising the effects of misaligned circadian rhythms and dehydration. STACY SIMS (00:28:05) Jet lag and ‘My Flight Pack’ at www.geterw.com HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: ANDREW STARYKOWICZ (00:37:54) We bring back Andrew Starykowicz Professional Triathlete, 10 x Champion and holder of the World Record for bike splits in the half and full IRONMAN distance. We talk to Starykowicz about his season to date and his plans for this year. LINKS: Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ More about IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-australia More about Andrew Starykowicz at http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/ Stacy Sims segment ‘My Flight Pack’ at www.geterw.com Time Shifter Jet Lag app at https://www.timeshifter.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jan 5, 2020 • 1h 56min
Fitter Radio Episode 297 - Sebastian Weber
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:23:06) How to improve fat oxidization via FATMAX training HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SEBASTIAN WEBER (00:36:33) After his studies in sport science and molecular human biology Sebastian Weber ran several research projects on modeling muscular energy metabolism and its adaptation to training at the German University of Sports in Cologne. He went on to become Head Sport Scientist of the T-Mobile professional cycling team at the age of only 28. Sebastian is now the co-founder of the physiological performance software INSCYD. INSCYD provides coaches & scientists with a holistic & detailed insight into their athlete’s physiology. It explains how physiological metrics interact and compose an athletic performance and projects future performance outcomes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:41:36) Temperature and its effects on your ability to metabolise fat. LINKS: Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount link here https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Peter Attia Podcast #85 at https://peterattiamd.com/inigosanmillan/ More about INSCYD and VLaMax measurement at https://www.inscyd.com/ Link to Mikki’s study at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/7013342 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Dec 29, 2019 • 1h 36min
Fitter Radio Episode 296 - Dan Eisenhardt
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION WINNER: CLAIRE BADENHORST (00:21:12) Claire won the free race entry to the iconic Challenge Wanaka Half, we talk to Claire to find out a bit more about her. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:32:47) VLamax and the measurement of lactate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DAN EISENHARDT (00:57:05) We talk to Dan Eisenhardt, Founder of FORM Goggles, Dan swam competitively for 14 years and he knows technology. Before FORM he co-founded and ran Recon Instruments, which shipped the world’s first smart eyewear for sports in 2010 and was acquired by Intel in 2015. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:24:45) Wine and what to do with that leftover half bottle. LINKS: FORM Goggles at https://www.formswim.com/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount link here https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Peter Attia Podcast #85 at https://peterattiamd.com/inigosanmillan/ More about INSCYD and VLamax measurement at https://www.inscyd.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Dec 21, 2019 • 1h 12min
Fitter Radio Episode 295 - Ken Ballhause
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: CHALLENGE WANAKA (00:09:39) Bevan talks about this iconic race in the South Island of New Zealand. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:18:41) The Shrug and other free speed. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KEN BALLHAUSE (00:34:32) We talk to Ken Ballhause, Sports Scientist with Adaptive Human Performance in Melbourne, Australia. Adaptive HP uses cutting edge technology and scientific rigour to assess and analyse the biomechanical qualities that influence comfort and performance in cycling. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:28:15) Salt LINKS: More about Adaptive HP at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ Video promo for Ken at adaptive https://www.instagram.com/tv/B6M-wNPFFAM/?igshid=jii3v0yzi4kh Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Endurance Sports TV at https://www.endurancesports.tv/ Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Pilates for Sports discount link here https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INSCYD article with Cam Wurf at https://www.triathlete.com/2018/09/training/lifting-the-curtain-on-ironmans-top-cyclist-part-2_334218 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Dec 14, 2019 • 1h 43min
Fitter Radio Episode 294 - Dr Charles Samuels
Dr. Charles Samuels, Medical Director at the Centre for Sleep & Human Performance, reveals how crucial sleep is for athletes' recovery and performance. He discusses innovative methods for improving sleep health and debunks myths surrounding sleep issues in sports. Annabelle Bramwell, a triathlete balancing competition with life's commitments, shares her journey and excitement for the upcoming Macpac Motatapu Off-Road Triathlon. The podcast also covers the importance of omega-3 fatty acids in reducing inflammation for better athletic recovery.

Dec 8, 2019 • 1h 37min
Fitter Radio Episode 293 - IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo Episode
THE IRONMAN 70.3 TAUPO EPISODE: Bevan and Tim review the weeks racing. COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER LESLEY WEST: (00:08:35) We talk to Lesley post her race at IM Western Australia where she raced to first overall female age grouper. RECOVERY SYSTEMS SPORTS (00:28:31) We bring back Mike Lyons of Recovery Systems for an update on what’s happening in the world of compression! KYLE SMITH (00:49:02) We talk to Kyle post his win at IM703 Taupo Photo Credit: Korupt Vision HANNAH WELLS (01:12:37) We talk to Hannah post her win at IM703 Taupo Photo Credit: Korupt Vision COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER ANN EASTCOTT: (01:28:49) We talk to Ann post her race at IM703 Taupo. LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/ Recovery Systems at https://www.recoverysystemssport.co.nz/ More about Hannah Wells at https://hannahwellsathlete.wordpress.com/ More about Kyle Smith at https://www.facebook.com/kylesmithtriathlete/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Dec 1, 2019 • 1h 57min
Fitter Radio Episode 292 - Jackie Hering
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB SUBSCRIPTION FOR CHRISTMAS: (00:13:08) Go to https://www.fitter.co.nz/christmas for more details. DEBOER PARTNERS WITH FITTER RADIO: (00:14:45) A FREE Coffee Club membership (valued at over $400 NZD with joining fee, discounts and giveaways) when you buy one of their wetsuits. Just put Fitter in the referral box at checkout and we’ll take it from there! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: STACY SIMS (00:21:16) We bring Stacy back to the show to tell us about her new on-line course. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JACKIE HERING (00:42:26) USA pro athlete Jackie Hering has had an exceptional season this year. We talk to her about her training and how she integrates it with being a mum. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:10:15) Magnesium – the different types and what we might use them for. COACHES ROUNDUP: (01:24:05) Bevan and Tim catch up on all the latest news from the tri scene and preview the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo race this weekend. LINKS: DeBoer Wetsuits at https://deboerwetsuits.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/ More about Jackie Hering at http://www.jackiehering.com/index.html More about Stacy Sims at https://www.drstacysims.com/ Pilates for Sports link on our page at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Training Peaks link on our page at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about the Motatapu Off-Road Triathlon at https://motatapu.com/event-summary/offroad-triathlon/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Nov 24, 2019 • 1h 41min
Fitter Radio Episode 291 - Imogen Simmonds
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER MARC WROBEL: (00:17:47) Marc won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. We catch up with him to find out a bit more about him. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER BRENT JAMIESON: (00:26:57) Brent won the free race entry to the Queenstown Marathon. We catch up with him after the race to find to find out how it all went. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:40:02) Carbon plated shoes – are they right for you? HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: IMOGEN SIMMONDS (00:53:41) Imo Simmonds raced to a podium finish at IRONMAN Frankfurt then followed it up with a 3rd place finish at 70.3 Worlds and a very respectable first outing in Kona. We catch up with Imogen to find out a bit more about her. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:25:02) Turmeric… an update. LINKS: More about Imogen Simmonds on https://imosimmonds.com/ Pilates for Sports link on our page at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Training Peaks link on our page at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and IRONMAN Western Australia at https://www.ironman.com/ Queenstown Marathon at https://queenstown-marathon.co.nz/ More about Adaptive HP at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ Form Goggles at https://www.formswim.com/ Sports Lab at https://sportslab.net.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition