Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Oceania Tri Champs in Taupo at the weekend. Victory in the Miyazaki World Cup saw Great Britain’s Hugo Milner move up 51 places in the World Triathlon Olympic Rankings. It has been a whirlwind two years for the 25-year-old, who only took up the sport in 2021 after COVID had cut short his time at Harvard University. We share excerpts from the World Triathlon podcast with Hugo. We chat about the strengths and successes of Lionel Sanders’ and Sam Longs’ bike/run performances.  Lionel Sanders reviews his race at Oceanside plus he talks about his plans for racing in 2024. We share excerpts from Lionel’s YouTube channel. (0:02:56) – Oceania Triathlon Champs in Taupo. Olympics update and Supertri. (0:15:23) – Hugo Milner – excerpts from the World Triathlon Podcast (0:31:16) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:31:26) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:31:52) – Competition for a pair of ULTRO Earbuds  (0:33:00) – The bike/run combo of Sam Long and Lionel Sanders (0:36:00) – Lionel Sanders Oceanside review – excerpts from his YouTube post (0:50:20) – How Lionel Sanders is approaching 2024 – excerpts from his YouTube channel (1:04:00) – T100 Race Review

Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside plus we discuss the points system and what Taylor Knibb’s win means for the rest of the female podium. We discuss the racing from Xterra Rotorua and bring you a finish line chat with winner Sam Osborne. Durability in an athlete is crucial to effective race performance. We share excerpts from The Science of Sport Podcast defining durability plus we discuss some test sessions that athletes can use to measure their own durability. (0:00:00) – Tim gives us an update as to how he is. (0:01:42) – The difficulties of trying to find a replay of the Oceanside race. (0:05:48) – IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside recap (0:07:53) – The points system and how Taylor Knibb’s win has affected the rest of the podium. (0:19:28) – Doping in sport (0:20:55) – Doping in Sport - Ross Tucker / The Real Science of Sport podcast (0:24:55) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:25:10) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:25:25) – Xterra Rotorua and intro to Sam Osbourne  (0:27:32) – Sam Osborne finish line interview (0:40:11) – Kyle Smith is training on the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs course (0:42:07) – Intro to durability (0:43:42) – Durability - Ross Tucker / The Real Science of Sport podcast (0:57:25) – Durability Test Sessions LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside at https://www.ironman.com/im703-oceanside DAZN at https://www.dazn.com/en-NZ/home The Real Science of Sport podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225 Follow Sam Osborne on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/samosborne7/ Xterra Rotorua at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-rotorua-festival  

Tim’s back in the studio and he fills us in on his last week! Clive Asplen won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. We hear how it all went. We review the racing from the Indoor Triathlon Festival in Lievin, France plus we share the World Triathlon podcast interview with Vincent Luis. Lastly, we revisit our interview with Joe Friel and his work in getting “Fast After 50”. (0:00:00) – Tim’s back and he fills us in on what’s happened to him. (0:08:15) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:08:29) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:09:09) – Clive Asplen (0:16:05) – Coffee Club competition for a $250 Infinit Nutrition prize pack. (0:16:25) – Racing from the Indoor Triathlon Festival in Lievin, France. (0:21:18) – Vincent Luis: World Triathlon Podcast (0:38:57) – Joe Friel: Fast After 50. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong More about Joe Friel at https://joefrieltraining.com/ Joe Friel’s book ‘Fast Over Fifty’ at https://www.amazon.com.au/Fast-After-50-Race-Strong/dp/1937715264 World Triathlon Podcast: Vincent Luis at https://www.triathlon.org/news/article/world_triathlon_podcast_88_vincent_luis_out_of_the_cage Lievin Indoor Triathlon Festival at https://lievintriathlonindoorfestival.com/

Jack Moody hosts the discussion, bringing his engineering expertise and passion for triathlon. He chats with Justin Ralph, a bike fitting specialist with Olympic experience, about optimizing cycling performance through tailored adjustments. Sam Long shares insights on competing in the PTO T100 series, raising questions about pro athletes' commitments. The podcast also highlights the complexities of officiating large triathlon races and features Graham Brewster, who uses his upcoming Ironman Cairns as crucial Kona prep.

In this discussion, Daniel Barry, a mechanical engineer and endurance athlete, shares his journey of balancing engineering with professional cycling. He dives into the fascinating world of bespoke bike components, emphasizing how customization and aerodynamic testing can dramatically enhance performance. Daniel also sheds light on the importance of adapting equipment for individual needs and explores recent innovations in triathlon gear. His insights blend engineering expertise with athletic experience, revolutionizing how athletes improve their cycling efficiency.

Jaimie Fuller is the founder of eo and the driving force behind the development of its brand. As the former Executive Chairman of SKINS, we hear about his journey from founding the compression garment business to innovating in the sports tech industry, and his philosophy of creating products that offer real, tangible benefits to elite athletes. Jaimie explains how the eo SwimBETTER technology allows swimmers to analyse and enhance their stroke technique, force production and efficiency. We discuss the concept of setting a baseline for swimmers to measure progress against and examine the importance of utilizing technology to provide immediate data on stroke changes. We also discuss how the technology maps the hand path through the phases of glide, pull and recovery, offering different visual perspectives to refine strokes. The concept of consistency is introduced, revealing how it can identify asymmetries in a swimmer's technique, and in some cases the need to address underlying issues with a physiotherapist. We discuss the challenges swimmers face in perceiving changes in their movements and how technology can bridge the gap between perception and reality. We hear that only roughly 35 to 40 percent of eo SwimBETTER capabilities have been revealed to date, implying a vast reservoir of features and applications that remain to be shared with the public. Additionally, the conversation highlights the impressive aspect of video-syncing technology, which allows detailed analysis of movements frame by frame, linking video footage directly with corresponding data points. LINKS: https://www.eolab.com/about-us 

Tim calls in from St Moritz. The Abu Dhabi test event was cancelled at the weekend, we discuss what that means for selection and how it affects qualification for Paris. Bevan and Tim review the racing from the T100 series in Miami and discuss why they believe the PTO have a big challenge on their hands going forward. Marc Wrobel won the free race entry to Ultra Trail Australia. We find out more about him. NZ Professional Triathlete Jack Moody has worked hard on his swimming, and with a focus on consistency and frequency in training he’s seeing improvements. We chat to Jack about his journey and how new technology in the form of a ‘power meter for swimming’ has helped this transformation.  (0:00:00) – Tim’s in St Moritz  (0:02:33) – Abu Dhabi race cancelled (0:08:24) – Free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns (0:10:42) – Marc Wrobel (0:18:25) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:18:34) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:18:47) – T100 Miami race review (0:32:31) – eo SwimBETTER and intro to Jack Moody (0:33:23) – Jack Moody LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ UltraTrail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/ eo SwimBETTER at https://www.eolab.com/about-us T100 Pro Race at https://t100triathlon.com/miami/pro/   Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Guest Steve McKenna, Race Ranger, discusses IRONMAN New Zealand race dynamics, athlete profiles for drafting, and future plans. Also, insights on snow sports, hydration tips, and participant success stories.

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the World Triathlon Cup in Napier last weekend plus we catch up on the latest triathlon news. We chat to Anna Dungey, winner of the free race entry to the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half, to find out how it all went. Mikki’s back on the show and tells us all about her 50K trail race at the Tarawera Ultra. Plus, we discuss Mikki’s recent podcast with Mitochondria Dysfunction expert Dr Christabelle Yeoh. Dr Yeoh graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King’s College London. They discuss the topic of mitochondrial dysfunction and its impact on immunity and overall health.  Lastly, we share excerpts from Alex Yee’s interview with the Supertri Face to Face podcast and delve further into the ‘champion mindset’. (0:00:00) – An update on Tim’s ribs (0:01:35) – Bumps and bruises from the Napier World Cup racing last weekend (0:07:46) – WTC racing and Olympic selection (0:16:03) – Has Taylor Knibb moved coaches to Dan Lorang (0:18:05) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:18:15) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:1823) – Infinit prize pack competition (0:19:00) – Anna Dungey (0:29:40) – Magnus Ditlev’s training  (0:31:33) – Introduction to Mitochondria Dysfunction (0:33:10) – Mikki Williden and Dr Christabelle Yeoh (0:55:22) – Hayden Wilde at the Napier test event. (1:02:32) – Alex Yee  (0:47:49) – A champion’s mindset LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ WTCS Calendar at https://triathlon.org/ Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand Follow Magnus Ditlev at https://www.instagram.com/magnuselbaekditlev/ Mitochondrial Mastery: Exploring Energy, Fatigue and Long COVID with Dr Christabelle Yeoh at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/214 Dr Yeoh can be found at https://nextpracticehealth.com/locations/nsw-edgecliff/team/dr-christabelle-yeoh Follow Hayden Wilde at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ Alex Yee Face to Face podcast interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhSYZq6xEw

Dr. Kate Baldwin, a specialist in shoulder mobility and strength for swimmers at Valere Endurance, shares her insights into enhancing swimming performance. She emphasizes the importance of individualized strength training and simplicity in coaching techniques. The conversation highlights the role of the rotator cuff and scapular strength for injury prevention and effective stroke reach. Kate also addresses common pitfalls in training, advocating for foundational exercises over trendy moves seen online. Her tips are invaluable for both swimmers and cyclists aiming to optimize their performance.