Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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 R...

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 triathlo...

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 signif...

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...

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 coa...

Maurten have released The Bicarb System – 'An advanced sports fuel designed to help athletes push the boundaries of effort and power during high-intensity exercise'. Dr Sam Impey of Hexis gives us his thoughts on the role of Sodium Bicarbonate in training and/or racing. We share excerpts from Coach Joel Filliol's podcast episode 'The Triathlon Swim Revisited" and review his advice on improving you...

Dr Emma Mosley is a senior lecturer in sport psychology in the Department of Sport Science and Performance. She is an active researcher within psychophysiology and sport performance, with a particular specialism in heart rate variability. In this episode we discuss the mind-body connection and how it can be harnessed to optimize athletic performance. How perception, threat and appraisal play a rol...

Bevan and Mikki discuss psycho social stress and we hear excerpts from our interview with Dr Emma Mosley on optimizing performance through HRV and slow-paced breathing, out tomorrow. Bevan and Tim review the weekend's racing plus we discuss the 'Taper' and bring you audio from Prof Paul Laursen's interview with Yann Le Mer. (0:07:00) - Free race entry competition for the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydne...

In this fascinating discussion with David Dunne, CEO of Hexis, we explore the importance of nutrition in sport and the lack of tools available to help practitioners effectively influence behaviour change. David shares his personal experience with a professional athlete who, despite knowing what nutritional changes he needed to make, just wasn't motivated them to make them, and how this sparked his...

We're delighted to be able to welcome professional triathlete Emma Pallant-Browne back to the show. Emma shares her insights into the world of competitive sport, bringing inspiration to female athletes everywhere with her representation of women in sport. We discuss Emma's swim style from 'all energy and no technique' to an accomplished swimmer exploring the importance of key sessions, volume and...

Bevan and Tim review the weekend's racing including Challenge Roth, plus we bring you some audio from Mario Mola updating us on where he's at with his racing and training. We hear from David Dunne of Hexis ahead of his interview out tomorrow and learn some tips and techniques on how to create behavioural change around nutrition. Lastly we bring you excerpts from Emma Pallant-Browne's full intervie...

We chat with professional triathlete Sarah Crowley about her experiences and learnings of swimming as a triathlete. Listen in to hear Sarah talk about her recent sharpening sessions and impressive swim volume leading up to races, and how she adapts her routine whilst travelling. Plus, we chat about her experiences with FORM Goggles and how they help her stay on track. We also discuss the importanc...

Bevan and Mikki talk about the importance of protein and how we can more easily get it into our diets. Bevan and Tim review the weekend's including IRONMAN Cairns, plus we have a swim focus this week - conditioning versus technique – is one more important than the other?   We bring you Coach Joel Filliol's advice on the most important aspects to consider plus we hear from professional triathletes...

In this episode we tackle the age-old debate of stretching vs. strength training for mobility and range of motion. Listen in as we discuss the benefits of strength training, particularly eccentric work, and how it can improve flexibility and range of motion just as effectively as stretching. We explore why understanding the purpose behind your stretching routine is crucial and how research has sho...

In this episode we chat with IRONMAN Australia Champion Steve McKenna. Steve shares the challenges he's faced this year, from multiple head colds and COVID to getting hit by a car, and how he's now targeting IRONMAN Cairns as a main goal for the Australasian season. We also explore the impact of being a father of two young children has on his training and racing plans, and how it's shifted his foc...

In this episode, we discuss Lionel Sander's recent YouTube episode where he admits to having a 'poop' diet and the changes he's made to his nutrition, training and recovery. Bevan and Tim review the weekend's racing plus we discuss the ongoing safety issues around some of the races following the recent tragedy in Hamburg. Lastly we bring you excerpts from our upcoming interviews with Steve McKenna...

We had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Challenge Championship winner India Lee. Indie's love for running began at a young age, receiving a running scholarship in the United States. She returned home burnt out and disenchanted with the sport until her UK-based running coach suggested she try a triathlon. With a background in competitive swimming, Indie was well-equipped to tackle the triathl...

In this episode, we discuss the tragic accident that occurred at IRONMAN Hamburg where a motorcyclist lost his life after colliding with a cyclist. The dangerous conditions during the race, including too many motorcyclists on a narrow road and athletes riding side by side in large groups, contributed to the accident. The incident has raised questions about the safety measures in place during triat...

Dr Richard Ferguson is a specialist in the area of Exercise Physiology. His research is focused on improving human performance and health through exercise training and the use of novel interventions. He has a specific interest in the effects of blood flow restricted (BFR) exercise on skeletal muscle and peripheral vascular adaptations. In this episode we explore the potential applications of blood...

We chat to David Dunne, Performance Nutritionist and CEO of Hexis about the fascinating world of sports nutrition and behavioural science and how Hexis are bridging the gap between knowledge and implementation. We discuss how to motivate and enable individuals to make lasting changes to their behaviours through understanding the target behavior and identifying barriers and enablers. We delve into...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of behavioural science in relation to nutrition. Together with David Dunne of Hexis we discuss the complexities of nutrition, the psychological impact of past behaviors, stigmas and body composition, and how technology-based interventions can help athletes sustain long-term nutritional behaviors. Bevan and Tim review the weekend's racing plus we...

We welcome back Dr Kate Baldwin from Endurance Movement to discuss the importance of strength training for triathletes. We explore the differences between strength training for each discipline in isolation and how it can be used to improve performance in endurance events. We discuss the importance of the stretch shortening cycle in running and how muscles absorb and break down energy to propel for...

What does it take to become an ULTRAMAN triathlete and World Record holder? We chat with Kiwi Simon Cochrane about his recent incredible performance at UM Australia. We discuss the challenges he faced, the support from his family and friends and how his journey as an elite level triathlete over the past 10-15 years prepared him for this epic feat. During our conversation, we break down how he tack...

Mikki and Bev discuss the importance of pre-sleep protein intake for athletes. They explain how consuming protein before bed can help athletes meet their daily protein and caloric goals, which can be challenging due to busy schedules and time-consuming training. Pre-sleep protein, particularly casein, is beneficial as it is a slow-digesting protein that releases amino acids into the bloodstream ov...

We invite Dr Sam Impey of Hexis back to the show to discuss the concept of maximal sustainable energy expenditure and its potential to unlock endurance performance. We explore the International Atomic Energies WLO Walter database, which measures energy expenditure in professional athletes, and dive into the gold standard of measuring energy expenditure: Double labeled water. We look at the limitat...