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Michael Kimpton shares his incredible journey into triathlon, from overcoming a life-changing motorcycle accident to competing on the world stage at multiple World Championships. In this episode, Michael opens up about resilience, the lessons learned through endurance sport, his approach to training, and the growth of the Airlie Beach Triathlon. A powerful conversation about perseverance, passion,...

Today I am joined by the current IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, Jelle Geens. We reflect on his World Triathlon career, before diving into his IRONMAN 70.3 and T100 World Tour success.  It was a pleasure to have Jelle on the podcast, and I wish him all the best for his IRONMAN debut this weekend.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Katelyn joins the podcast to share insights into how we fuel my training and racing. We have been working together for nearly two years, and the impact on my performance has been significant.  In this episode, she also breaks down practical, evidence-based strategies that any endurance athlete can apply to improve their performance.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

What a day! I unpack racing of the front with the best in the business, qualifying for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and sharing it all with friends and family at the finish line.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Race week! Today I share my schedule and thoughts ahead of my first race for the season, IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. With a world class field assembled, I am really looking forward to this one!  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Welcome back to the podcast as I finalise my preparation for Ironman 70.3 Geelong. I look forward to diving into a race preview with you all next week!  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Jaryd Clifford shares his inspiring journey as a Paralympic athlete with a visual impairment, discussing his career highlights, challenges, and strategies for success leading into LA 2028. Key Topics Jaryd Clifford's visual impairment and classification as a T12 athlete The role of guides in Paralympic running and their impact on performance Jaryd's experience at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, an...

Off the back of a phenomenal guest recording I reflect on why I host a podcast, share insights into a difficult week, and finally announce that podcast apparel will soon be available via www.kam.industries  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Today I unpack my camping experience and performance at the Port Fairy Half Marathon, dive into some recent bike data, and then relive my third place at IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo in 2023.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

In this episode, Kurt introduces his strength and conditioning coach, Chris Radford. They discuss his journey into the field, the growth of the RAD Center, and the diverse range of athletes he works with. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning for endurance sports, program structuring, the role of plyometrics, and the significance of testing and monitoring athlete...

I announce my race calendar for the near future, explore how I am trying to improve my sleep, and share which discipline I am currently not enjoying.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

I share an update on everything that has been happening before officially introducing my 2026 team, which includes my head coach, dietitian, strength and conditioning coach, and physiotherapist.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Richelle Hill joins the podcast to share her journey to becoming the 2025 U23 World Triathlon Champion. She discusses the influence of her family, particularly her mum, who played a significant role in her athletic development. Richelle reflects on her academic experiences, the challenges of transitioning back into triathlon, and the importance of support systems in her career. She candidly shares...

Ben joins the podcast to chat about his busy start to 2026 and reflect on his journey into triathlon. A former U19 National Road Cycling Champion, he made the switch to triathlon, quickly rising through the age-group ranks before turning professional. Since then, he has secured multiple podiums and raced at both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Today I take a look at the progression of my PTO world ranking over the last three years, and share some insights into my last week which was hampered by a small niggle and a bout of illness.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

This week we take a deep dive into what training in a small town like Camperdown looks like, while also reflecting on the past week and looking at what lies ahead.  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

In this episode I am joined by Cam Main who shares his journey to becoming an IRONMAN Champion. We talk through his transition from Taekwondo into triathlon, the challenges of moving from junior to senior racing, and what ultimately led him to commit to long-course racing. We also touch on life beyond triathlon and the meaningful work Cam is doing as Chairman of Abbies Sparkle Foundation, a charit...

Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! A short and sweet episode to cover what I have been up to recently. I look forward to delivering many more episodes in 2026. Thanks for tuning in!  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

I unpack my performance from The Challenge Championship, where I faced the toughest conditions of my career thus far. It was a dream to be battling for a podium at this level, and I am very pleased with my performance!  SUPPORT THE SHOW  

Today I am joined by Jake Bitwhistle, a highly successful Australian triathlete with 115 starts, 41 podiums and 22 wins in World Triathlon. In addition, he has also earned every colour of a Commonwealth Games medal, and represented Australia at the Olympic Games. Moving forward, Jake is transitioning to middle and long distance triathlon, where he has already discovered success with 2 x IRONMAN 70...

Amputate or rehabilitate? A question that no person wants to consider. However, following a horrific bike accident, this was the reality for Jon Sammut. Today, I get to know him a little bit better, and catch up on an array of topics, before diving into what unfolded on December 1st, 2024. It has been a difficult period for Jon, and while the road to recovery is still quite long, he is facing ever...

I finish 25th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and give you all the insights into how my day unfolded. Although it was not the result I had dreamed of, there are some really positive pieces to take away.  Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  SUPPORT THE SHOW

I talk through the last few weeks, before sharing my excitement ahead of the upcoming World Championships. I have had my sights set on this race for over 12 months, so I cannot wait to get out there!  SUPPORT THE SHOW

Join me for some insights into my performance at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne over the weekend. While I had not dreamed of finishing 4th, there are many aspects to be proud of. I also share what lead to my stop during the run leg... Enjoy!   SUPPORT THE SHOW

I unpack my Noosa Triathlon performance, before touching on my upcoming race at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne this weekend. Noosa was certainly not the performance I had dreamed of, but I draw great confidence from an improved run leg. See you in Melbourne!   SUPPORT THE SHOW