Talking Triathlon

So we thought we uploaded this last week but it seems like there was a technical glitch. We discussed the recent IM Frankfurt performances, Challenge Roth results and IM Austria. We look at what has been happening in the Tour de France and some short course results too! For more information about MX Endurance:  http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://w...

In December 2018, The 70.3 World Record was crushed by the young Norwegian athlete, Kristian Blummenfelt. Blummenfelt, who is better known for success at short course racing with some dominating performances at Super League managed a 21:36 swim, 1:56 bike and 1:06 run to crush the previous record with a 3:29:04! This week we are extremely lucky to be joined by Kristian as he talks us through how t...

This week we look at recently announced changes to the Kona swim start with a move away from mass starts to age group waves. We discuss the recent IPO of Wanda Sports including Iron Man and the newly announced Tulsa IM.  We discuss a whole list of WTS results and the impact that 2019 being a pre-Olympic year has on performance as well as the Iron Man Asia-Pacific Championship and other 70.3 result...

The world of endurance sports has been in hysterics with the news that 2-time Olympic gold medalist, Alistair Brownlee will make his Iron Man debut! We look at all the recent race results including how the race unfolded at 'The Championship' in Slovakia with Charles and Kienle winning there. We discuss the future of championship races and what sort of impact Brownlee would make on the Kona race. W...

It's time for recent news and results and this week we look at Iron Man acquiring the World's largest fun run, overturned disqualifications and new Challenge Family events. We then turn our attention to Iron Man Lanzarote and Brasil and have an interview with Lanzarote winner, Nikki Bartlett. For more information about MX Endurance:  http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Med...

One of the biggest benefits of being part of MX Endurance is access to our team of experts. Sarah Alexander is one of our racing experts. Sarah uses her experience as a racing professional triathlete to help our members maximise their performance. So to help everyone get to know Sarah a little better, James Bale sat down and discussed her progression through the sport. Sarah does not have a backgr...

This week we go through recent endurance sports news including the first Otillo race in the US, the new seaweed water packaging used at the London Marathon and Kipchoge's new attempt at a sub-2 hour marathon. We discuss the weekend's results from Gulf Coast 70.3, Asia-Pacific 70.3 Championships and Pays d'Aix as well as recent events in the Giro d'Italia. These episodes will aim to fill the gaps b...

Recent recaps of all the most recent triathlon results including Iron Man Australia, ITU World Long Course Championships, Bussleton 70.3, St George 70.3 and the new world one hour record that was recently set.  We discuss some new changes to get these episodes out more consistently including news episodes twice a month, a monthly episode with Macca and a special guest interview once a month. For m...

It's been a while but Macca is back on the newly named MX Endurance Podcast.  With so much having happened since we last recorded we discuss the new 70.3 World Record and the most expensive cramp in the history of our sport! We look at the impending show down between Frodo and Lange this year in Kona. We discuss Gomez's decision to aim for Tokyo 2020 and Holly Lawrence's return to racing and if sh...

If you are interested in triathlon then the last few weeks have seen something for everyone. We have had records broken in the lava fields of Kona both on the mens and womens side as well as the launch of the 2018/2019 Super League season. Macca gives his thoughts on both races. We discuss how Super League Jersey unfolded and how this different format of racing impacted on the athletes. Macca beli...

We made you wait for it but we made it worth it as we present our 70.3 World Championship recap. Thanks to MG we are also excited to present post-race interviews with your top 3 men, Jan Frodeno, Alistair Brownlee & Javier Gomez. Macca gives his thoughts on the mens and womens race and the stand out performances off the podium. We discuss the news that Jan Frodeno wont be lining up in Kona and wha...

After a week of fun in Penticton for our team camp and Super League Penticton we sat down to catch up with some of the pro athletes and MaccaX members. We talk about what went down in Penticton with air quality issues and how Super League reacted. We have a rolling list if guests on this episode including the CEO of Super League, American, Canadian, New Zealand and Australian pro athletes and we h...

Plenty of results to talk about including some impressive female performances at IM Lake Placid, IM UK and the ITU World Long Course Championships.  We also took the time this week to get some training advice. First, Macca talks about how to manage your training and racing in season and how you can actually use races to find form. We also then discuss the difference between motivation and accounta...

Chris has been so busy training the house down around the world that we haven't had a chance to sit down and record. But with plenty of races, there is plenty to talk about.  We discuss the recent European Iron Man Championships which saw the current defending World Champion come up against 2-time World Champion and the results were epic. You cannot mention Frankfurt without talking about Daniela...

Lots of races to catch up on this week including Barcelona 70.3 wth Javier Gomez winning and looking the goods for Cairns IronMan where he will face off against current form athlete, Terrenzo Bozzone. We discuss Chattanooga 70.3, IronMan Australia, St George 70.3 and Yokohama ITU racing. Macca shares his thoughts on Leanda Cave's amazing career now that she has announced her retirement. We also di...

We are back after Macca's travels around Europe and the US with Superleague. The good thing? We have lots to discuss as we sink our teeth into the recent drafting controversy around IM Texas. Chris gives his thoughts on how we can resolve the growing problem with short, over-crowded courses. We also discuss a whole range of results including IM South Africa, WTS Bermuda, 70.3 Oceanside and Crowie'...

You have spoken and we listened. This week Chris gives his thoughts on who are the best male and female triathletes of all time. We are talking about triathletes. Not IronMan, not short course, who are the best triathletes of all time. Find out who Chris thinks are the best men to have raced ever and who he thinks are the greatest women to ever put on the lycra. We then go a step further and Chris...

Welcome back! You might be getting confused by just how consistent this podcast is becoming! But with so much happening in the world of triathlon how could we not!?!? This week we discuss the recent WTS Abu Dhabi race which saw Henri Schoeman and Rachel Klamer take the wins in a race full of crashes and drama! We then take a look at the amazing performances at Iron Man New Zealand over the weekend...

This week we discuss some recent results including Brownlee and Lawrence's performances at Dubai 70.3 as well as Geelong 70.3, Challenge Wanaka and Husky Long Course. Macca talks about the 40 years of Kona history and some of his most memorable moments. We then discuss the biggest changes he noticed throughout his career and afterwards including some changes in technology he thought were ridiculou...

So much to discuss this episode including the Henri Schoeman's news and why athletes are crucified on social media before all the information has been discovered. We discuss Alistair Brownlee's plans for 2018 and if we will see him line up at an IM distance race. Alistair is racing Dubai 70.3 and will be aiming for the $1 Million Triple Crown Prize. We also discuss Javier Gomez taking on Kona this...

A new direction for the MaccaX podcast as we try to make the show more consistent and more beneficial to the members of MaccaX! In the final episode for 2017 we introduce the new co-host of the podcast, Tim Ford. We discuss some changes coming to the show in the future and the direction of MaccaX. We then get into the good stuff with a 2017 wrap up. We discuss what Macca thinks about the changes t...

Lionel Sanders 3peat at IM Arizona Weekend review Arizona Ironman The guys discuss Lionel Sanders' incredible progress. The Rocky Balboa of triathlon Island House Tri and that epic sprint between Ben Kanute and Terenzo. If Kona happened in November Terenzo could be world champ! He runs off rhythm until he's done then starts again. Is Terenzo racing Bahrain or Western Sydney? Macca's picks for the...

What's going on, America? Tom Petty, Hugh Hefner, incident in Las Vegas .... WTF?  How often is Macca running/training? MaccaNOW and MaccaX at Super League Jersey – guest-starring Alistair Brownlee Swozzi, HeiQ designed Super League Jersey uniforms Next Super League Triathlon event… Big takeaways from Super League Triathlon Women's race – Katie Zaferes, Nicola Spirig Men's race – Kristian Blummenf...

Medellin, Colombia a potential cycling and running haven, great weather Busy city but great tracks and trails just outside Like NZ but cheaper, welcomes investment and foreigners   ITU Long Distance Worlds Congrats to MaccaX member Jenna-Caer Seefried, age group world champion Original Ironman Canada course all the greats like Peter Reid raced on 3-120-30, an ideal long distance format you can rac...

Superleague updates - Race 1 location announced (sort of!)  Alistair Brownlee dominance!  Brownlee V's Frodeno - When they will meet Holly Lawrence V's Daniela Ryf  Ultraman Australia and Coach Justin Granger's athlete Andrew Hartnett Questions Answered ... What changed in your mindset from training to racing? How do you reinvent yourself year after year to keep improving Off Season training - Mem...