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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We catch up on all the racing and news from the weekend. Dr Michael Rosenblat completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Exercise Science at The University of Toronto, a Master of Science (MSc) in Physiotherapy at McMaster University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology at The University of Guelph. He is also a Clinical Exercise Physiolo…
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#618 - A Weekend of Racing. Alex Yee.
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1:12:02We catch up on all the racing and news from the weekend. We share an excerpt from the World Triathlon Podcast intervew with Alex Yee post his attempt to test himself over the marathon distance at the London Marathon. (0:01:50) – Bev joins Training Peaks Virtual (0:05:26) – We review all the racing from the weekend. (0:43:03) – Alex Yee – is there a…
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#617 - Steve Allende, Co-Founder and CEO of Plasmaide.
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1:03:34We catch up on all the racing and news from IRONMAN 70.3 St George at the weekend. Bev chats to Steve Allende, Co-Founder and CEO of Plasmaide. We discuss the company's involvement in the triathlon community, particularly with elite athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden. Steve shares insights into the unique competition that Plasmaide …
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#616 - Prof Alison Heather on Plasmaide.
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1:19:12We catch up on the tri news and racing from the weekend and give our thoughts on the announcement that the IM World Champs is moving back to Kona. Alison Heather is a former academic professor whose research has focused for over 24 years’ on the physiology of steroid hormones and their role in health and disease. She has international recognition f…
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#615 - IRONMAN Texas Race Review. Performance Enhancing Supplements.
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55:46We discuss the tri news and review all the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN Texas, Challenge Taiwan and Challenge Gran Canaria. New Zealand blackcurrants have been show to have an impact on endurance performance. We chat to Dr Sam Shepherd to find out more. (0:02:11) – This week IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie (0:02:50) – Hayden Wilde on …
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#614 - George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas
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1:08:29The LA 2028 Olympics has seen changes to the original venue plan, we discuss the potential impact on triathlon. We review the start list at IRONMAN Texas George Gilbert is the VP of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks - he designed, built and brought to market TrainingPeaks Virtual, a new and innovative online cycling application that is defining th…
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#613 - Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind
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1:03:57We share an interview from the World Triathlon podcast with Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon Champion Cassandre Beaugrand! It is a deeply honest chat revealing a little more about just where all the grit, determination and competitive spirit that has taken the 27-year-old to the very top of the sport came from. Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's studen…
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#612 - Gordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.
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1:15:03We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and the T100 Singapore Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any an…
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#611 - Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.
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1:06:26We catch up on the racing from the Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa at the weekend. Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any a…
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#610 - IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance
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1:03:54We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and the World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin. Dr 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 and its impact on physical performance. (0:00:00) – Night of PB’s…
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We catch up on the racing from the Oceania Champs in Devonport at the weekend. We delve into the complexities of athlete nutrition, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal issues and the role of FODMAPs. Tim shares his experiences of his FODMAP journey plus we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Doctor Dana Lis. In this podcast…
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Bev and Tim catch up on tri news. Thomas Trollope won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out how his day went. Tim and James Elvery of Race Ranger discuss the recent implementation of the Race Ranger system during the Challenge Wanaka age group event, focusing on the experiences of age group athletes and the feedback from officials…
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#607 - Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand 2025. Imogen Simmonds Doping Allegations
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1:09:34We review the racing from IRONMAN New Zealand at the weekend and bring you finish line interviews with the winners Mike Phillips and Regan Hollioake. We give our thoughts and share some of the research around the Imogen Simmonds doping allegations. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. We chat to Rob Dallimor…
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Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he’s at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Ta…
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Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing from the weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. Tim chats to Emma Jeffcoat about her journey as an elite triathlete, her training goals, and the importance of mindset, fueling, and balance in achieving success. Emma reflects on her past experiences, the challenges she f…
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#604 - Deb Lynch, Coast to Coast Champion
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52:36This weekend saw the 2025 edition of Coast to Coast, New Zealand’s World Championship of Multi Sport. We chat to the female winner Deb Lynch and find out what she faced both leading into the race and on the day. We have a free race entry competition to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We discuss the incredible recent running results of Sam Ruthe and …
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The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy’s purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks. We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They d…
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Bevan and Tim catch up on all the triathlon news plus we meet Tim Richards, Event Director for one of Australia’s most iconic triathlons, the Hell of the West. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend in Queenstown. Hannah Berry is back on the show and she chats to us about the highlights from her 2024 racing season plus ref…
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Jack Moody is co-hosting this week and we chat to him fresh from his record-breaking performance at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half. We hear how Jack has improved his swimming plus he shares his personal experiences regarding recent gut health issues and his subsequent dietary changes to a low FODMAP diet, which has led to significant physi…
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#600 - Andrew Buckrell PhD, the Cool Bottle
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50:11The triathlon season is starting in New Zealand with the Mount Festival of Sport this weekend. Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win the IRONMAN 70.3 in Pucon, Chile. We chat to Andrew Buckrell PhD - Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Management Power Technologist and CEO & Chief Scientist at Endurance Innovation. Andrew returns to the show to dis…
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We catch up on what’s happening in the world of T100 including race venues and athletes. We meet Rob Hill, winner of the free race entry to the Mooloolaba Triathlon. We look at the importance of training your mind for athletic success and share an excerpt from the Sports Psych Show podcast with Jim Taylor PhD - an internationally recognised authori…
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Bevan and Tim discuss the challenges of managing fatigue and the importance of optimizing training and recovery going into 2025. We highlight the significance of taking a meaningful off-season and explore the need for effective monitoring of training stress and recovery. We look at the role of strength training in triathlon preparation, and the ben…
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#597 - Hayden Wilde 2025: A Year of Change
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1:16:17Hayden Wilde has deservedly been shortlisted for the Halberg Foundation ISPS Handa Sportsman of the Year Award after an incredible season across short and middle distance racing. We catch up with Hayden to discuss some of the incredible highs he's experienced this year along with some of the most difficult decisions he's had to make - the most diff…
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Fitter Radio Episode 596 - Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs 2024
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1:15:12Bev and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs racing in Taupo, New Zealand. Plus, we share the interviews with the pros from the men’s and women’s post-race conferences. (0:06:05) – Free race entry competition to the Mooloolaba Triathlon 2025 (0:07:08) – The IRONMAN Pro Series (0:15:36) – The women’s race (0:19:50) – Wome…
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Fitter Radio Episode 595 - Hayden Wilde and Hanne de Vet. It’s Race Week!
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1:13:44We review the racing from Indian Wells La Quinta. Bev chats to professional triathletes Hayden Wilde and his partner Hanne de Vet. We hear how they’re feeling ahead of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Taupo this weekend and Hayden gives us his views on how best to ride the course. We meet Thomas Trollope, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN Ne…
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Fitter Radio Episode 594 - Dylan McCullough. Tri News and Race Reviews.
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1:16:36Bev and Tim review the racing from IM70.3 Bahrain and IM703 Western Australia. Tim chats to professional triathlete and Olympian Dylan McCullough. They discuss his journey through a challenging year filled with both successes and setbacks. Dylan shares insights into his training, the mental fortitude required to overcome injurie, and the importance…
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Fitter Radio Episode 593 - James Elvery Race Ranger. Tri News and Race Reviews.
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1:16:09Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN Cozumel at the weekend. We meet Adam Clark, winner of the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. Bev chats to James Elvery - Co-Founder & CEO of Race Ranger. We discuss the evolution of Race Ranger throughout the year, the challenges they’ve faced and their next steps - including potential expansion into a…
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Fitter Radio Episode 592 - T100 Dubai Race Review. Vincent Louis.
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1:09:31Bev and Tim review the racing from the T100 Dubai at the weekend. We share excerpts from the Supertri podcast with Vincent Luis in which he chats about his move from short course triathlon. (0:04:20) – The T100: Contracts and changes for 2025 (0:12:43) – Bahrain 70.3 Middle Eastern Champs (0:16:55) – Vincent Louis intro (0:21:16) – Vincent Louis ex…
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Fitter Radio Episode 591 - Leon Chevalier. Tri News and Race Reviews
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1:51:50Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both the IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne and Challenge Xiamen at the weekend. Bev chats to 4th place finisher at the IRONMAN World Champs in Kona Leon Chevalier. Leon reflects on his journey in triathlon, his post-Kona recovery and the challenges of the 2023 season. He shares insights into his training, his preparation …
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Fitter Radio Episode 590 - Dr John Hellemans. Tri news and race reviews
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1:22:34Bev and Tim catch up on the racing at both Noosa and in the Supertri race in Saudi Arabia at the weekend. Post Kona there has been some controversy surrounding suspected bike tampering before the race – IRONMAN plan to look at CCTV for any evidence. Plus, Patrick Lange states in a post-race interview with Bob Babbitt that his new coach, Ben Reszel,…
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Fitter Radio Episode 589 - IRONMAN World Champs 2024 Kona.
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1:09:21IRONMAN World Champs 2024 Kona. We review the racing from this epic day. LINKS: IRONMAN World Championships Kona at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championshipBy Bevan McKinnon
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Fitter Radio Episode 588 – Dave Stewart of One Studio. Tri News and Race Reviews
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1:19:33Bev chats to Dave Stewart of One Studio - specialists in creative garment design, focused on improving an athlete's performance. They take an innovative and collaborative approach to the design, construction, fit and performance of your gear. Their competition garment projects range from made to measure, tailored stock designs to comprehensive rese…
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Fitter Radio Episode 587 – Nikki Bartlett. Tri News and Race Reviews
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1:22:50In this episode we highlight the evolution of sports coverage plus we discuss the implications of T100 contracts for athletes. Regan Hollioake and Fernando Toldi lock in their spots for the IRONMAN World Champs next year with wins at IRONMAN Malaysia. Bevan chats to Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett about her recent achievements in triathlon, …
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Fitter Radio Episode 586 - Travel and Health for Athletes. Tri News and Race Reviews
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59:19Bevan and Tim review all the racing from the weekend plus we discuss the future of the PTO and T100 series and the challenges faced by Australian triathletes in securing race opportunities. We share an excerpt from the Guru Performance 'We Do Science' podcast in which Laurent Bannock discusses "Nutrition for Travelling Athletes" with Dr Shona Halso…
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Fitter Radio Episode 585 - Gluteal Weakness. Tri News and Race Reviews
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1:00:28Jack Moody, professional triathlete is stepping into the hot seat for Tim this week. We review all the racing from the weekend plus we bring Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about gluteal weakness. We discuss why gluteal strength is important, how to assess whether you have a problem and exercises to strengthen the area.…
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Fitter Radio Episode 584 - The Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs Nice 2024
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59:12Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs in Nice at the weekend. We discuss the dynamics of the race, the emergence of new talent and the challenges faced by athletes. We analyze the impact of injuries, the significance of wetsuit regulations and the overall performance of competitors. The discussion also touches on the…
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Fitter Radio Episode 583 - Sophie Herzog PhD: Unexplained Under Performance
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1:06:04Sophie Herzog’s academic background has focused on biotechnology. This, together with her keen interest in sport and how the body can be trained to reach peak performance, was what led Olav Aleksander Bu to invite her to join the team at Santara as a Performance and Technology Analyst. In this episode Sophie discusses the concept of allostatic load…
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Fitter Radio Episode 582 - Tri News and Race Reviews. Supertri with Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee.
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1:00:31We review all the racing from the weekend including the World Cup race in Karlovy Vary, Challenge Beijing, Challenge Samarkand, IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Supertri London. We discuss the potential future of Supertri and the franchise model in professional triathlon and share excerpts from their Face to Face series in which Hayden Wilde and Ale…
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Fitter Radio Episode 581 - Pacing. The Taper. Race Reviews.
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1:05:01We review all the racing from the weekend. We share excerpts from the Scientific Triathlon podcast interview with Inigo Mujika about Tapering in which they discuss best practices, scientific findings, potential benefits and how to factor in individuality. Matt Fitzgerald, author, coach, and co-founder of 80-20 Endurance, discusses his passion for r…
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Fitter Radio Episode 580 - Tri News and Race Reviews. Dr Kate Baldwin.
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58:49A weekend of affected races! We review all the racing from the weekend. Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance is back on the show to talk to us about how to minimize and delay the IRONMAN shuffle. (0:04:26) – A weekend of affected races (0:11:54) – Tallin (0:20:12) – SuperTri Chicago (0:28:13) – Townsville Long Distance Worlds (0:35:47) – Pacing (0:4…
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Fitter Radio Episode 579 - IM Frankfurt Race Review. Dr Peter Sterling.
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1:10:07We review the racing from the IRONMAN Frankfurt European Championships and Supertri Boston at the weekend. Peter Sterling PhD is an American anatomist, physiologist, neuroscientist and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the author of What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design (202…
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Fitter Radio Episode 578 - MTR Paris Olympics. Tomas Rodriguez. Sex Testing at the Olympics.
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58:18We review the racing from the MTR at the Paris Olympics and discuss Hayden Wilde’s crash, Taylor Knibb’s result, plus are we seeing a shift away from ‘Gold Meaning Everything?’. Tomas Rodriguez made a name for himself by beating IRONMAN World Champion Patrick Lange at IRONMAN Texas last April. Since then, he’s been hit with an anti-doping rule viol…
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Fitter Radio Episode 577 - Triathlon at the Paris Olympics. Craig Kirkwood.
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1:01:43We review the racing from the Paris Olympics and bring you an interview with Hayden Wilde’s coach, Craig Kirkwood. (0:00:00) – Bev calls in from Sweden and we review the racing from the Paris Olympics (0:22:20) – Craig Kirkwood LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code t…
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Fitter Radio Episode 576 - Carbon Monoxide. T100 Race Review.
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1:11:03Bev calls in from London and we review the racing from the T100 in London. Carbon monoxide inhalation is a tool used for testing an athlete’s VO2. Are some athletes now abusing it and using it to enhance their performance? We share an excerpt from the Science of Sport podcast. Kristian Blummenfelt’s team announce his plans to move to cycling after …
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Fitter Radio Episode 575 - Dr Kate Baldwin. IM Lake Placid. Challenge Quebec.
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59:57Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid and Challenge Quebec. T100 versus IM Pro Series. Is the T100 playing second fiddle? We invite Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about time effective gym training and how we can we get the biggest bang for our buck. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in f…
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Fitter Radio Episode 574 - Fuelling Performance. WTCS Hamburg. IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz
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1:07:14Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from WTCS Hamburg and IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz at the weekend. Sam Laidlow’s disqualification has been upheld – what happens now? Is it possible to fuel adequately for performance whilst also promoting body fat loss? We share excerpts from the Fuelling Endurance Podcast with Steph Gaskell & Alan…
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Fitter Radio Episode 573 - Regan Hollioake
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37:07Regan Hollioake, Professional Triathlete from Australia, talks to us about her journey from competitive open water swimming to triathlon. Regan discovered cycling as a strength after a standout performance at Busselton where she set the fastest ever age group female time. Living in a small town three hours north of Melbourne, she often trained alon…
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Fitter Radio Episode 572 - Challenge Roth. Regan Hollioake.
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54:11Bev calls in from Challenge Roth and we review this event and the racing from the weekend at both Roth and the World Triathlon Cup race in Tiszaujvaros. We share excerpts from our interview with Australian Professional Triathlete Regan Hollioake, out tomorrow. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Challenge Roth and we discuss the event and the racing fr…
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Fitter Radio Episode 571 - Challenge Cagnes-Sur-Mer. GI Distress. ITB Syndrome.
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1:03:20Bev calls in from Cagnes sur Mer in France and we review the racing and news from the weekend. Dr. Patrick Wilson PhD RD is the author of “The Athlete's Gut”, the only book written for athletes and coaches looking to address gastrointestinal issues during training and competition. Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor of exercise science and directs…
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Fitter Radio Episode 570 - Jay Dicharry: Running Rewired. Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength and Speed
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50:01In this episode we welcome Jay Dicharry, the acclaimed author of "Running Rewired" and a seasoned physical therapist with a remarkable track record of working with over 50 Olympians. Jay shares his expertise on the critical role of movement skills and tissue capacity in enhancing athletic performance and explains how athletes can develop the necess…
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