British Pro Triathlete Joe Skipper is currently in Font Romeu training for the upcoming IRONMAN World Champs in Nice. We catch up with Joe to talk about his recent record-breaking performance at IRONMAN Lake Placid, a much-needed confidence boost ahead of Nice. Plus, we hear more about his training leading into World Champs and his thoughts around the race. We also discuss his new venture, Valere - a strength training app created in collaboration with Dr. Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement. Joe takes us through the various features of the app and its potential to transform strength and conditioning for triathletes. Lastly, we hear Joe’s thoughts on racing the PTO events and why he chooses not to do them. LINKS: Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ More about Dr Kate Baldwin and Endurance Movement at https://endurancemovement.com/ More about Valere Endurance at https://linktr.ee/valere.endurance The Valere Training app at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/val%C4%93re/id1658592835 Triathlon Mockery podcast at https://shows.acast.com/triathlon-mockery

Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend’s racing including the Paris Test event and the PTO Asia Open in Singapore plus we share Vasco Vilaca’s down the blue carpet interview. Joe Skipper gives us his thoughts on the recent PTO announcement regarding their partnership with World Triathlon Also, Joe tells us all about his collaboration with Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement on a new Strength and Conditioning App called Valere. (0:01:50) – We review the IRONMAN races in Ireland, Sweden and Canada (0:07:02) – Competition for 1 years free access to the HEXIS Nutrition app (0:12:27) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ (0:13:08) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement (0:14:53) – Joe Skipper tells us about his new Valere Strength and Conditioning app (0:20.26) – The PTO announce their partnership with World Triathlon – Joe Skipper gives us his opinion (0:30:24) – We review the Paris Test event (0:34:35) – Vasco Vilaca in ‘Down the Blue Carpet’ (0:48:18) – We discuss the PTO Asia Open Singapore race 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. PTO Asia Open Singapore at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/asian-open/ Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/ Dr Kate Baldwin and Endurance Movement at https://endurancemovement.com/ Valere Endurance at https://linktr.ee/valere.endurance The Valere Training app at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/val%C4%93re/id1658592835 Vasco Vilaca at https://www.vascovilaca.com/ Down the Blue Carpet with Vasco Vilaca at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/videos/down-the-blue-carpet-episode-twelve-vasco-vilaca

Australian Professional Triathlete Grace Thek shares the highs and lows of her professional triathlon career and her current journey towards recovery from an L5 vertebrae stress fracture. Grace’s story is one of dedication and determination demonstrated by the challenges she’s faced and overcome in her growth as a professional triathlete. A notable part of our conversation was her struggle with imposter syndrome and how she has built her confidence and belief over the past year. Looking ahead, Grace is hopeful and excited about the future. She’s looking forward to the 2024 season and the opportunity to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Lake Taupo. Tune in to hear more about Grace’s inspiring journey. LINKS: Follow Grace on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gracethek/

Guest Dr Chiel Poffe discusses his research on ketone bodies and their role in response to exercise and training. Topics include the effects of ketones on performance, energy intake, appetite, and sleep. The hosts also discuss the recent departure of Joel Filliol from Triathlon Australia and the upcoming Paris Test Event.

Dr. Sam Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University. Mikki and Bev discuss his work on the effects of the blackcurrant supplement CurraNZ on athletic performance. We share excerpts from Mikki’s interview with Dr Shepherd where he talks about the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it helps to improve both fat oxidation and adaptations in muscle-related substrate metabolism. Lastly in our Coaches Catch-Up Bev and Tim review the weeks racing and share some VO2 workout ideas. (0:07:37) – Competition for a pair of ULTRO Earbuds (0:08:00) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ (0:08.15) – CurraNZ – The benefits of this blackcurrant supplement and its role in improving athletic performance. Plus use the code MIKKI for a 25% discount off your first order. (0:10:52) – Dr Sam Shepherd on HIIT and the benefits of CurraNZ on performance and recovery (0:28:17) – Simon Cochrane takes the win at Ultraman Canada in a record-breaking time (0:31:50) – Coaches Catch-up with Bev and Tim. LINKS: ULTRO Earbuds at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ 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. CurraNZ at https://curranz.com/ Follow Dr Sam Shepherd on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SamShep_ExSci Mikkipedia Episode ‘Exploring the Mechanisms and Effects of CurraNZ - Dr Sam Shepherd’ at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/168/transcript More about Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/ Follow Simon Cochrane on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cochranesimon/ PTO US Open at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/us-open/pro/ WTCS Sunderland at https://sunderland.triathlon.org/ Superior performance improvements in elite cyclists following short-interval vs effort-matched long-interval training at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31977120/ Optimizing Interval Training Through Power-Output Variation Within the Work Intervals at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336641479_Optimizing_Interval_Training_Through_Power-Output_Variation_Within_the_Work_Intervals High-intensity decreasing interval training (HIDIT) increases time above 90% VO2peak at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-020-04463-w

This week on the podcast we chat to Michael Rand, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Bevan and Tim discuss the Thomas Steiger doping ban and drug testing in sports.  Jack Moody debriefs us on his race at Alpe d’Huez and the strength of French triathlon. We share Vincent Luis’s interview where he reflects on Tokyo 2020 and looks ahead to Paris 2024. (0:07:48) – Michael Rand, winner of the free race entry to IM703 Western Sydney (0:16:43) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ (0:24.03) – The French Triathlon Scene (0:27:46) – Gustav Eden won’t be at the Paris Test Event (0:31:09) – Vincent Luis from Down the Blue Carpet. (0:49:50) – We chat to Jack Moody post his race at Alpe d’Huez Triathlon. LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/im703-western-sydney 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. Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Alpe d’Huez Triathlon at https://www.alpetriathlon.com/ Vincent Luis interview at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/down-the-blue-carpet Follow Vincent Luis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vincentluistri/ More about the Thomas Steger doping ban at https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/thomas-steger-pro-triathlete-ban-wada-code Paris Test Event at https://www.triathlon.org/events/event/2023_world_triathlon_test_event_paris

This week on the podcast Bevan and Mikki discuss the use of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) for athletes plus we share an excerpt from Mikki’s full interview with Amy Lee Bowler, PHD Candidate, Sports Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian. Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing plus we share Taylor Knibb’s interview on her plans to combine a road cycling racing calendar with her existing triathlon career. (0:10:42) – Kirsty Wood – Coffee Club member and winner of a free race entry to IM703 Sunshine Coast. (0:16:26) – Competition for a free race entry to the iconic Noosa Triathlon! (0:17.02) – Bevan and Mikki discuss the use of CGMs for athletes – are they useful? (0:20:06) – Excerpts from Mikki’s interview with Amy Lee Bowler (0:42:33) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/    (0:43:29) – Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing (0:58:44) –Taylor Knibb has recently signed with Trek-Segafredo to combine a road cycling racing calendar with her existing triathlon career. She shares insight into Olympic ambition in both sports at Paris 2024. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about the IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast More about the Garmin Noosa Triathlon at https://noosatri.com.au/ Mikki’s full interview with Amy Lee Bowler at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/142 Taylor Knibb interview at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/down-the-blue-carpet Follow Taylor on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/ More about the PTO Tour Milwaukee at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/us-open/pro/

Join us for a fascinating conversation 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. We probe the mind-body connection and its influence on performance plus Dr. Hurst elaborates on how coaches and athletes can harness this connection for their own benefit. Lastly we explore the brain mechanisms involved in the placebo effect and how technology could potentially help us understand these mechanisms better, plus we look at the power of positive conversations, hypnosis and cognitive techniques in boosting athlete performance.  LINKS: 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

Dr Alannah McKay is a post-doctoral fellow and researcher in the field of iron metabolism, immune system health and also diet manipulation. Bevan and Mikki discuss Dr McKay’s work in sports nutrition and the impact of low carb availability on iron metabolism. Plus we share excerpts from Mikki’s full interview with Dr McKay on Mikkipedia. Dr Philip Hurst is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Life Sciences at the University of Canterbury. Bevan and Tim discuss Dr Hurst’s work into the placebo and nocebo effect on sports performance. (0:04:25) – Competition for 12 months free access to HEXIS (0:04:43) – The IRONMAN Oceania season pass is back and this year they’ve added races in Asia too! (0:06:01) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/    (0:06.53) – Bevan and Mikki discuss Dr Alannah McKay’s work in sports nutrition and the impact of low carb availability on iron metabolism. (0:09:49) – Excerpts from Mikki’s interview with Alana McKay (0:28:06) – Bevan and Tim discuss Dr Philip Hurst’s work into the placebo and nocebo effect on sports performance. (0:36:09) – Excerpts from our upcoming full interview with Dr Philip Hurst out tomorrow. LINKS: Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/   More about the IRONMAN Oceania Season Pass at https://www.ironman.com/season-pass-oceania-asia   Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/    Follow Dr Alannah McKay on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MckayAlannah Listen to Mikki’s full interview with Dr Alannah McKay at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/152 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

We’re delighted to welcome back to the show European and World Champion Non Stanford. After an incredibly successful racing career spanning more than a decade Non bowed out of racing and transitioned into her role as asst triathlon coach at British Triathlon’s Performance Centre in Leeds. We chat about Non’s decision to retire at the peak of her career, her experiences working with world class coaches like Joel Filliol, Malcolm Brown, and Jack Maitland, and the journey that led her to becoming a world champion. We also reflect on the tough competition she faced from the likes of Annie Haug and Gwen Jorgensen, and her strategies to prepare for these challenges. Non shares her experience of competing in the 2018 European Championships, the emotional and physical demands of racing after the Commonwealth Games, and her surprise victory. We also discuss her transition to a coaching role at Leeds Triathlon Centre whilst still competing, and how she now manages her time between coaching and keeping herself fit. Lastly we touch on the importance of female coaches in sport and how Non has brought a unique perspective to the coaching team. She also shares her views on the simplicity of the Leeds training program, the complexities of managing athletes and the pressures of performing at the Olympic Games. LINKS: British Triathlon at https://www.britishtriathlon.org/ Non Stanford on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nonstanford/