Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Running off the bike.  ONE STEP AHEAD: Race day breakfasts of the pros. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – PATRICK LANGE: What a year for German Triathlete Patrick Lange! 2016 Ironman Texas North American Champ and 3rd place for his first appearance at the Ironman World Champs in Kona. Not only that but he broke the marathon run record with a blistering 2:39:45. SID TALKS: Bevan chews t...

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Swim pacing - Bev gives us a brief rundown on his recent camp in Queenstown.  ONE STEP AHEAD: Caffeine and ketosis.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAVIER GOMEZ: Born in Switzerland in 1983 Javier moved to Spain at just 3 months old and has been living there ever since. Since 2006 he has accumulated one of the best records ever achieved in triathlon history. Javier's dream of racing...

IRONMAN TAUPO 70.3: Finish line interviews with Braden Currie and Meredith Kessler. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mark Johnson is a sportswriter and sports photographer. He has covered cycling and endurance sports since the 1980s. His work often focuses on the business of pro cycling—a topic that frequently intersects with the sport's long history of doping. Spitting in the Soup: Inside the dirty game of d...

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Does the swim really matter for overall performance in iron distance racing.  ONE STEP AHEAD: Different types of fat and their effect on satiety.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – TERENZO BOZZONE AND KATE BEVILAQUA: We talk to New Zealand's Terenzo Bozzone about his recent spectacular win at Ironman Western Australia where he smashed the course record in a time of 7:51:25, nearly fiv...

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: What happens under the water.  ONE STEP AHEAD: Update on probiotics.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KAISA LEHTONEN: Finnish pro triathlete Kaisa Lehtonen raced to a 5th in Kona this year and it was only her 3rd bash at this distance. Her first was in Barcelona last year where she finished 2nd and her second was at the Ironman South African Champs where she won. From 2007 to 2012 Ka...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Superfoods – the definitive guide.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Double bike days.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ANDI BOECHERER: Born in Freiburg, Germany Andi Boecherer started his triathlon career back in 2002 whilst studying Mathematics at University. Since then he's gone on to become one of the world's top long distance triathletes most recently racing to a 5th place in Kona. 2016 has been...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Boosting testosterone levels.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Downhill running.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KEVIN COLLINGTON: American triathlete Kevin Collington had a career in ITU before deciding to move to the 70.3 distance. In 2015 he gave the iron distance racing a go coming 7th at Ironman Arizona in a time of 8:15. This year, he won the Challenge Iceland Half, Busan 70.3 and then podium...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Party tips for athletes.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The debate around Amy Stretton.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATJA KONSCHAK: German pro triathlete Katja Konschak is currently enjoying her best season ever. She raced to a 2nd place podium position in Frankfurt at the IM European Champs following it up two weeks later with a 3rd place podium finish at Ironman UK. Whilst her Kona race did...

ONE STEP AHEAD: High fat feeding after exercise. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The freestyle stroke.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MARKO ALBERT: Estonian pro triathlete Marko Albert is remembered here for beating New Zealand's Cameron Brown at IMNZ in 2014. Marko loves Taupo and in fact it's looking like he's coming back again next year! Bev chats to him about that win, his recent Kona experience and the chall...

ONE STEP AHEAD: The effects of green tea supplementation and interval sprint exercises on fat oxidization.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We talk to Australian Triathlete Nathan Shearer who smashed the course record at IMNZ in Taupo for the fastest ever age grouper in a time of 8:47. Nathan recently won his age group (25-29) in Kona and talks to us about his move into triathlon from cricket, his race in Ko...

KELLY SHEERIN – ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMIT – 26 NOVEMBER 2016: Breaking news... Jamie Turner, Coach to Gwen Jorgensen is now speaking at the event! Plus, ASICS have joined up with the EPS as a Premier Sponsor. As a result, attendees now have a chance to become one of 5 'Testers' for their new DynaFlyte running shoes with full-length FlyteFoam midsole technology. In other words, a free pair of AS...

ONE STEP AHEAD: An injury healing protocol.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks through his Kona race. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CHARLES ADAMO THE COLLINS CUP: A first of its kind global annual competition in which teams of professional triathletes from the USA, Europe and the Rest of the World ('The Internationals') will compete to determine which region dominates the sport of triathlon. Bevan talks...

Bevan and The Plews and Prof talk about the race plus we also hear how The Prof lost his eggs.

BAHRAIN ENDURANCE TEAM MEDIA EVENT – KONA 2016 : Bev goes along to the event and chats with legendary Ironman triathlete Lisa Bentley plus Brent McMahon and John and Bevan from IM Talk. PAUL BUICK : In the final part of our interview with Paul Buick we talk science versus feel plus the importance of enjoying the sport. THORSTEN RADDE : The man to go to for the most comprehensive report on what cou...

POLAR MEDIA EVENT FOR SPONSORED ATHLETES – KONA 2016 : Bev is invited to attend this awesome event and brings us interviews with some of the best triathletes in the world! We talk to Liz Blatchford, Frederik van Lierde, Sarah Piampiano, Terenzo Bozzone, Liz Lyles, Cyril Viennot and Alicia Kaye.  PAUL BUICK: In Part 3 of this interview with Paul Buick he talks to us about becoming a 'Master of the...

PAUL BUICK: In Part 2 of this interview with Paul Buick he talks to us about tyre choice and tyre pressure for Kona, the importance of feeling relaxed on the bike and your best position on the bike. LAURA SIDDALL: In this second Kona special Laura talks to Bev about the latest new triathlon bike just launched by Cervelo – the Cervelo P5X 2017 beam bike at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXOjcNnxfl...

PAUL BUICK: Paul Buick is considered the leading resource in cycling position and posture and technical development, with a unique ability to go beyond the simple fit, with true expertise in assisting athletes with their interactions with the bike and maximising riding ability. He has extensive experience as a mechanic, technician and coach for National and Professional cycling teams and assisted...

ONE STEP AHEAD: How nitrate works and why mouthwash is bad.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: From ITU to the longer distances – who will make it.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUKE MCKENZIE: Australian Luke McKenzie has won eight Ironman titles in his career to date and is currently in Kona gearing up for his 11th race where he finished second in 2013. Luke raced to an exceptional 7:55:58 at Ironman Western Aust...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Beet juice – the latest.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Eccentric strengthening for the hamstrings.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LANCE WATSON: Ironman University Master Coach Lance Watson has coached at numerous World Champs and major Games, including the past 4 Olympic Games. In 2015 Lance was inducted into the Triathlon Hall of Fame for coaching. Lance holds a degree in Human Kinetics and is...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Food inspo.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: High Intensity training – how long and how hard should we go.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CARRIE LESTER: Carrie Lester Australian triathlete likes to fly under the radar, however after 3 sub 9hr finishes at iron distance races in the past year it's unlikely she'll be able to stay there! With a background in track running Carrie's been racing as a pro...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Carbohydrate ingestion during long distance triathlon events.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS – Bevan's race review.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TIM REED: Our interview this week is with Australian triathlete and LCHF advocate Tim Reed. A great athlete known as much for his budgie smugglers as he is for his amazing sporting achievements! Tim has had a fantastic year t...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Nuts – Mikki talks about the pros and cons.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Caffeine – when's the best time to use it.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAMIE TURNER: Kiwi Jamie Turner, one of the top triathlon coaches in the world, has spent over two decades coaching some of the world's best triathletes. Jamie works with a group of athletes calling themselves the Wollongong Wizards - a squad which...

ONE STEP AHEAD: Protein. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bev talks about those pre-race nerves. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - HEATHER JACKSON: Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, American Triathlete Heather Jackson had a passion for ice hockey. She was good at it too, making the US National Team Program before moving to track cycling in 2009. Heather had already 'dabbled' in triathlon winning her age group (18-24) in...

ONE STEP AHEAD: What pre-race dietary and non-dietary factors are associated with upper and/or lower GI distress for a 70.3 race.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bev talks about what he's doing in his running to prepare for the 70.3 Worlds and Kona.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HOLLY LAWRENCE: 26-year-old British Triathlete Holly Lawrence is new to the 70.3 distance but already she's starting to make waves. So...

ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMIT – AUT MILLENNIUM 26 & 27 NOVEMBER 2016: Register your interest NOW by emailing eps@autmillennium.org.nz ONE STEP AHEAD: Transitioning to LCHF – ways to get over the 'low carb flu'.  WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks us through his swim training for the 70.3 Worlds and Kona.  HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – EMMA PALLANT: Current ITU World Duathlon champion and former European c...