Talking Triathlon

  Update on the next Super League races Reviews: Oceanside 70.3, Texas IM, Gran Canaria Lionel Sanders V's Frodo Alistair Brownlee stepping it up Holly Lawrence V's Daniela Ryf (+ wildcard Heather Jackson) Macca's picks for the 2017 70.3 World Champs Why so many sub 8'hr performances? How to get stronger on the 2nd half of the marathon.       

Chris "Macca" McCormack talks Super League and where the idea came from and dives a little bit into the race format and the athletes taking place.  What it will take to be successful and what you can expect.  https://superleaguetriathlon.com/  

  Lionel Sanders – New Ironman World Record at Ironman Arizona, his story and the person Using the Indoor trainer  Loretta Harris & Andy Potts  Ashlee Gentle  Gomez and Brownlee - going long  Alister 70.3 Worlds 2017 Javier 70.3 Worlds 2017, Lond distance end of the year Can anyone beat Jan Frodeno ?  Sebastian Kienle - Have we seen the best of him?  Daniela Ryf Chrissie Wellington Holly Lawrence,...

This months Podcast is hosted by MaccaX team member and head of the MaccaNow Foundation Kurt Taylor from Miami who sits down for an interview with Justin and Belinda Granger to discuss ...   How to handle race week if you are an age grouper.   Reasons why the pros may be putting in to much work race week  Rinny vs Daniela  Expectations for Melissa Hauschildt  What does Joyce, Caroline Steffen and...

Macca and Azza discuss, personalities in the sport, how it's changed, who looks good for the Olympics and World Champs. How Jan has pulled out of the 70.3 Worlds to focus on Kona.  Macca lists off his top 10 bucket list races for the U.S, Asia, Europe and down under.  Olympics 70.3 Worlds Roth record Tripple crown $1,000,000 up for grabs again Which ITU guys will go long  Jan Frodeno, Lionel Sande...

Topics discussed are ...   Olympics, who's looking good Leeds ITU Race Jarvier Gomez, Brownlee Brothers Ironman Cains review  Who's looking good for Kona Roth 2016 - What you should be doing 4 weeks out Roth 2017 - Nominate someone, we have a free slot Chris changes roles at Thanyapura UFC sold for 4.1 Billion Amelia Watkinson - the next Chrissy Wellington? Heidi Sowerby - Welcome to Kona!   

You name it we cover allot of stuff in this Podcast, great conversation with the Boss man Chris "Macca" McCormack about ... Cameron Brown - IMNZ #12 @ 43yrs Craig Alexander - On a roll Maria Sharapova - Positive Drug Test (Compared to Lance Armstrong etc) Jurgen Zack - Positive Drug Test Olympic Team - Who's in, Who's out and who to watch for Michael Raelert - Thanyapura training camp, Ironman Fra...

Macca & Azza get into the following discussions … How to race Roth, strategy and key points in the race to prep for Baby Frodo Jake Montgomery & Melissa Hauschildt – Geelong 70.3 How would Macca do things differently if he was a 21 yr old top gun today Racing in Asia, huge progress and step forward Funny Ladyboy story involving Bryan Rhodes   Mentions … Singapore Training Camp – 26th-28th Feb Than...

Chris opens up about some of his past business deals, appearance fees and where all the money has gone over the last 20 years. From 200k appearance fees to Daniela Ryf making approx 2.5 million in 2015. This episode is all about the money, money, money.

Macca & Azza go over all the latest in the triathlon world and do an interview with x-pro surfer Clint Kimmins who tells his amazing story of how he went from making hundreds of thousands of dollars to travel the world and surf/party to being a top age group athalete and now coach at Thanyapura in Phuket aiming to get his pro card.    Also how to blend the right type of training sessions to build...

Great interview with age group triathalete  Tim Ford who’s gone from 120kg (165lbs) to 71 kg (156lbs) and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in 2016. We also discuss …. Triple crown and how this now looks Stand out performances of 2015 (Jan Frodeno, Gwynsanity, Daniele Ryf) Off season training, common mistakes to avoid.   View the free training sessions here ...  http://www.maccax.com/26-f...

Big announcements this week with the Chinese buying the WTC and the 70.3 World Championships wrapping up.  Chris discusses how Asia is embracing and going crazy for sports while going over his Kona picks and the 70.3 Worlds results from the weekend where Jan Frodeno and Daniella Ryf were on fire.  Talks of Daniella being the fist triathalete to potentially make $2,000,000 USD in 1 year and if she...

European travels 70.3 Worlds - Men's & Woman's Favourites Triple Crown - $1,000,000 will go to ... New Triathlon Union Chinese to buy WTC for 850,000,000 Tapering - Common mistakes you need to avoid.    Honourable mentions, links ...  Exclusive: China's Dalian Wanda in talks to buy Ironman parent -source Thanyapura  - The greatest triathlon training resort on the plant Search 4 Hurt Mark Hunt  - U...

Joanne Baxas  Best and worst thing about living in Thailand Noel Fenn  Why does life get in the way? Tim Ford  Norseman... How is it looking? Competing or completing? Mike Robinson  Is the burning sensation a good or bad thing? Noel Fenn  What's your best recovery tips for a iron distance race completed by someone who is barely conditioned to sprint distance race. **Spreecast must be done before P...

Chris and Azza sit down to discuss the latest coverage from the first big races of the year ...  Melbourne South Africa Oceanside Auckland Malaysia Chris answers the question about What is the Bahrain Endurance 13 Team? Special guest Nick Gates the director of the cycling academy at Thanyapura swings by to tell a funny story from the Tour de France days (he did it twice) and also gives details on...

Challenge Dubai 2015 Preview Bahrain Endurance Team Thanyapura Super Coaches Nick Gates + Miguel Lopez Announcement of the Bahrain Endurance Team Tapering do's and dont's Racing angry, getting out the negative thoughts, mental training   Podcast #25 (next) with be with x-Tour de France rider Nick Gates who now heads up the cycling team at Thanyapura. We'll get them together for some epic story tel...

Race Predictions ... Challenge Laguna Phuket 2014 Challenge Bahrain  20 Meter draft rule General Discussions ....  Nutrition advice for heat training Avoiding rookie mistakes Macca's back! 2015 A race announced Huge news coming out of Bahrain soon, stay tuned (game changer) Rasmus & Macca take questions from the audience What would you do differently if you were the CEO of WTC What Rasmus is doing...

Intro to co-host Azza Questions for Macca ...  Kona brief, stand outs and what shocked you the most The mental game, who's got it, did you always have it?  Why is race coverage so crap!  Thailand, the good the bad and the ugly.       

Great podcast with Macca & Jurgen covering ...   WTC KPR points system - WTF!!! Challenge World Champs Pro cards given out in cerial boxes Bahrain 70.3, what a race this is going to be!!!    Bonus Brick sessions from Macca & Jurgen at the end.     

Kienle is good but these times have been posted before years ago!  New Co-Host Jurgen Zach shares his wisdom about todays big stars.  Roth Contenders, Mens and Woman's breakdown Kona Contenders  Guest appearance from Caroline Steffen Questions from the audience ... First time ironman tips Roth Swim tips Hydration during a hot race.

Macca and MG are back in the ‘studio’ with a very special guest Formula 1 racing driver Jenson Button who happens to also be a pretty good triathlete.   Jenson talked about his journey into triathlon and his dreams for Kona and training whilst working as a F1 driver.   Macca shared the experience of being a part of the Crown Prince of Bahrain’s swim from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain – 31kms and change...

Macca and MG with a live studio audience present a podcast reviewing the latest racing from the Southern Hemisphere including IMNZ, Husky Long course, Challenge Philippines and Devonport Tri.   First up Ironman New Zealand taken out by Marko Albert with a cracking second place to legend Cam Brown and a solid third from MaccaX friend Terenzo Bozzone.   The guys discuss the DNF from ‘supermodel’ Bev...

The boyz have on the first ever official guest, multiple Ironman winner and legend in the sport.  Topics covered ... Lace V's Macca Race Macca coaching Xena Jurgen Zach Hawaii Stories Upcoming Camps - www. MaccaX.com/camps The new bolder ....  What Jurgen thinks Macca's weaknesses are Is Jurgen going back to Kona?  Racing in the heat Who will win the 70.3 World Championships this year.    MG and M...

Summary ... Auckland 70.3 + Wanaka Upcoming races What Chris has been up to and how his training is going Macca's Race Schedule for 2014 Can he still be competitive in 2014 at 41 + with his new role?  Podcast schedule Lance  Questions From The Team Charles Breen - How to effectively balance training fatigue with the slow burning stresses of an office job J.Granger - Back in the day you had the "bi...