Talking Triathlon

Hey everyone! Chris recorded a live Q&A in the MX Endurance Facebook Group and we thought as a bit of a bonus we would share it with everyone to listen to. For those of you unfamiliar, Chris is a four time world champion including two Kona wins. We regularly hold these live events to give our members an opportunity to ask questions of our team of experts, coaches and professionals. We are working...

Stuck at home and getting a little restless? Stressed because you can't train the way you are used to? MX Endurance Expert, Brad Beer is here to tell you the ways you can stay active while we are forced to alter our routines.  Brad and James talk about the benefits of movement and why we should all aim to stay active, the need to not over do it as we have a lot of other things going on in our live...

This week we have a 3rd co-host because all of his other work has suddenly dried up! Will McCloy, the official voice of Super League Triathlon joins us to talk about what the rest of 2020 is going to look like. We talk about the impact of the current health crisis on triathlon and what it means for some of this year's biggest events. We discuss some recent events including super close racing in Mo...

After the controversial announcement (and postponement) of Super Leage NEOM we wanted to know the thoughts behind Super League going to Saudi Arabia. This week we are joined by the CEO of Super League, Michael Dhulst. Michael goes into depth about the NEOM race as well as the challenges faced of being the newest form of racing in the World. Michael talks about what the journey has been like so far...

Did you know that Ben and Courtney Kanute have started their own YouTube Channel? This week we are joined by the team behind one of the world's most versatile triathletes to hear all about the launch of their new YouTube Channel. We also discuss Ben's 2019 season and his plans for 2020. We then get stuck in and ask about why he is so versatile and able to race across distances so effectively. You...

This week on the show we look at the close racing from Geelong 70.3 in Australia as well as the potential 2022 70.3 World Championship locations. We also discuss the recent announcement of the Superleague triathlon season opener in NEOM Saudi Arabia. We introduce the first ever MXXX section, the content too hot for the regular episode, then immediately realise that our takes are so hot that we act...

Unless you live in a cabin in the middle of the woods and are only a triathlete so you can jump on your exercise bike to power your off the grid cabin, you have heard of the PTO! There have been rumours, conspiracy theories and even suggestions that the PTO killed JFK! But we are here this week to set the record straight about why you should support the PTO and their mission to make triathlon grea...

This week we take a look at how the racing unfolded in Dubai for Dubai 70.3. We talk about the incredible line up for Challenge Roth this year as well as the announcement of the Bahrain Endurance 13 for 2020. We discuss how the PTO may or may not be affecting the races athletes choose to do and how 'the strongest ever field' in Roth does not feature Daniela Ryf. For more information about MX Endur...

This week we do a bit more research into what the PTO and Collins Cup are all about. We discuss Cam Wurf signing with Team Ineos and the changes to regulations around running shoes.  We then present our 2020 endurance sports predictions. Who will win Kona, what upsets will we see in Tokyo, will there be a 'real' sub 2-hour marathon, will Lionel Sanders remember to drink water in Kona? We speculate...

This week we sink our teeth into the announcement of the PTO and the Collins Cup (or more try to work out what it is) then we are joined by Olympic gold medal favourite and WTS World Champion, Vincent Luis. We discuss how he is preparing for the World's biggest sporting event. what has changed for him to be more successful and what motivates and pushes him to keep improving. If you haven't already...

With 2020 going to be a huge year in endurance sports we wanted to kick things off by looking at our favourite moments from 2019. We present our top 10 endurance sport moments of 2019. From Kona wins, world records, flat tyres and swimming the English Channel we present the moments that made us stop and say wow! We also go through some recent news including the news that Nike's Vaporfly will be ba...

After an amazing performance in Bahrain, we are extremely lucky to sit down for a race debrief with Kristian Blummenfelt. Find out how his day unfolded, what going faster than any human has ever gone before felt like and what the future looks like for this triathlon superstar. We discuss his 2020 season and what his goals are for the Olympics, 70.3 Worlds, and Super League Triathlon. This is an in...

This week we discuss the upcoming Bahrain 70.3 where Kristian Blummenfelt aims to break his own World Record. We discuss Brownlee's performace in Bussleton securing his Kona slot and Jodie Stimpson racing Bahrain 70.3. James also chats with 2012 Olympian, Stuart Hayes, who supported The Brownlee Brothers to Gold and Bronze in 2012. Stuart talks all about his career, what he has been up to since he...

This week we discuss what the hell 'Black Friday' is and why we are being inundated with ads for massage guns as well as the 'new' 70.3 to hit Australia and the way the return to Kona slots is impacting late year Iron Man fields in a good way. We talk about recent performances at Ironman Arizona, Ironman Cozumel (we do some research into how long that swim course actually was) and Western Sydney 7...

Another results wrap up as we discuss the upcoming Bussleton Iron Man with Brownlee going for an early Kona spot. We look at Ash Gentle winning her first 70.3 race on debut and the recent domination of short course athletes at the middle distance.  We discuss whether Gustav Iden should focus more on 70.3 now that he is World Champion and catch up with all things Lionel Sanders after his win at Loc...

Running is probably the easiest and most painful of the three disciplines of triathlon. It is something that regardless of your age, background or sporting history you have experience with.  This week we talk all about running with two-time Kona winner Chris McCormack. We discuss how he has always approached running, the sessions he likes and basic things we can all do to un faster. For more infor...

After far too long we are back to talk all about the recent happenings in endurance sports with some potentially unpopular opinions about some of the worst performances we saw in Kona. We discuss the masterclass that is Jan Frodeno as well as the abrupt end to Super League for 2019. We discuss the news that Lange has parted ways with his coach, Cam Wurf is aiming for Tokyo and the news that Sander...

Some incredibly impressive results recently but the standout has to be Cam Wurf's incredible performance at Ironman Italy. 3 weeks out from Kona, Wurf has shown he can run and is taking a very different approach to most other athletes leading into Kona. We discuss the Ironman Wales result as well as all the action expected in Jersey this weekend with Super League kicking off. For more information...

A flurry of World Champions on the MX Endurance Podcast as this week we are joined by the World Triathlon Series World Champion and reigning Super League Triathlon Champion, Katie Zaferes. We talk to Katie about her amazing 2019 season and her Super League Triathlon dominance. We discuss her goals and preparation for Tokyo 2020 and potential plans to step up to middle and long distance racing in t...

Last weekend saw 2 days of incredible racing with some extremely surprising results and some not so surprising results! This week we talk through all the action that unfolded in Nice and what these results mean for Kona in a little less than a month. The biggest story out of Nice was the incredible win of Norwegian athlete Gustav Iden, one of the only athletes on the course on a road bike. Gustav'...

This week James had the opportunity to speak with multiple 70.3 Champion and 2016 World Champion, Holly Lawrence. Holly is one of the absolute favourites to win the 2019 70.3 World Championship in Nice. Holly talks about her rough 2018 after breaking her foot, her approach to racing this weekend as well as an exciting announcement about her first Iron Man race planned for 2020! To follow Holly:  h...

The bike is the most time consuming of the three disciplines but it can often be the easiest place to start as a triathlete. This week Macca talks all about the bike. How to train for the bike, how to use the bike to improve your run and all the things he learned that helped him to use the bike to secure his 2nd Kona Title. You will learn all about improving your triathlon performance and bike spl...

The perfect follow up to Macca's guide to swimming is to hear from MX Endurance swim expert and the man behind Effortless Swimming, Brenton Ford. Brenton works with swimmers around the world to improve their stroke and swim faster. Listen to what Brenton thinks are the common mistakes triathletes make, how triathlon swimming differs from pool swimming and some simple drills and things to think abo...

This week we are lucky to be joined by New Zealand pro athlete, Hayden Wilde as a guest co-host. We talk about Hayden's introduction to triathlon, racing Superleague and the pressure of trying to qualify for the New Zealand Olympic team. We discuss the recent Norseman Extreme Triathlon and James chats with the women's winner Lucy Gossaage about what is arguably the world's hardest triathlon. For m...

Much like age group athletes, swimming was something that Macca struggled with throughout his career. This week Macca talks all about swimming and passes on his knowledge so that all triathletes, regardless of their level can benefit. Chris talks about the differences in technique between swimmers and triathletes and what triathletes should focus on as well as what you should spend your time in th...