Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Kate and Guy tell us about their experiences at the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast plus we hear from Todd Turner, winner of the free race entry to this iconic event.

The Auckland Duathlon Championships held last weekend double-served as the official Triathlon New Zealand Duathlon Championships (part of the Suzuki NZ Tri Series). By taking out the premier sprint distance field at Māngere Bridge, Jack Moody secured the national duathlon title.

We review the racing from the T100 French Riviera at the weekend. Kyle Smith is back plus will Hayden recover enough to race well a...

We review all the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast, IRONMAN Wales, Challenge Samarkand and the IRONMAN 70.3 Championship in Nice.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast

0:05:39 – IRONMAN Wales

0:09:17 – Pro IRONMAN Series goes to Lanzarote in 2027

0:14:20 – Simon Viain the fastest bike ascent on the Col de Vence

0:15:57 – Sam Laidlow wins Challenge Samarkand

0:17.05 – IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Nice

0:19:00 – The women's race

0:24:56 – The men's race

The race within a race… Guy and Kate gear up for the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this weekend.

We review the racing from the Supertri Pro Series Final in Jersey.

British professional triathlete Joe Skipper has been handed an 18-month competition ban for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) caused by three whereabouts failures within a 12-month window.

Peptides in triathlon - the line between recovery, anti-aging treatments and performance enhancement. We consider how accessible these treatments may become and whether existing testing rules can keep pace.

We chat to Bruna Maia and Fa...

Claire Slater won the free race entry to the Noosa Triathlon. We find out more about her.

We discuss Matt Hanson's video training diaries for his swim and bike prep for Kona.

Plus, what does it take to qualify for Kona? We reveal the average number of training hours you'll need to be putting in to get there.

We review the racing from IM703 Zell am See and WTCS Weihai at the weekend.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Guy is racing Pro at the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast

0:03:40 – Guy's Louisville capit...

We have a free race entry to give away to the IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne event.

We share insights into bike handling skills and descending technique ahead of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Champs in Nice. Plus, should you be riding a road bike or a time trial bike?

We tell you why you should be switching OFF Erg mode on your indoor trainer.

Is low cadence work and grinding gears too costly on the bike? Well, it depends… and we tell you why.

Kate and Guy are racing the New York City Marathon – the race...

We review the racing from T100 Vancouver, IRONMAN 70.3 Hradec-Kralove, IRONMAN Kalmar and IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California.

We discuss how sports watches are misleading us on calorie counting.

The caloric demand of endurance races – a recent article from the Tour de Femmes.

We chat with sports dietician Danielle de Francesco. Dani is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian & Nutritionist with Pogo Physio. She is a former Australian swim team member from 2009 to 2013, having competed at four world championships in the 5km and 10km open water swimming events. She is also currently a professional triathlete, Super League triathlon co...

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Rio de Janeiro, IRONMAN 70.3 Lapu-Lapu and the World Cup in Paraguay.

Plus, we delve into the challenges of racing in hot conditions and share strategies for heat preparation and acclimatisation. We highlight the importance of understanding individual responses to heat and the need for effective monitoring during training. We discuss the complexities of heat stress and acclimation for athletes and their own personal threshold for heat tolerance. We share the science around the effectiveness of active versus passive heat stress and the importance of hydration. The conversation highlights the different needs...

We review the racing from IM703 Krakow and the World Cup in Rio at the weekend.

We explore the complexities of setting individualized training zones and the risks of inaccurate zone training.

We ask our hosts, if you were given $2,000 to spend on triathlon how would you spend it?

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Intro

0:03:10 – Baggy singlets in running

0:03:56 – Commonwealth Games swimming successes

0:06:07 – World Cup Rio de Janeiro race review

0:13:22 – IRONMAN 70.3 Krakow race

We review the racing from IM703 Boise and WTCS London at the weekend.

Individual physiological adaptations to a repeated 8-wk endurance training period exhibit limited reproducibility. We discuss a recent study which demonstrates how an individual's response to one training period does not reliably reflect their capacity to adapt to the same training stimulus in the future.

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0:00:00 – Intro

0:01:29 – Tour de France

0:03:12 – Morzine as a triathlon destination

0:07:00 – IRONMAN 70.3 Boise Race Review

0:23:05 – T100 big announcement…. not!

We review all the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid.

Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's student in nutrition and dietetics at Auckland University. In this in-depth interview Charlotte shares insights from her recent research on energy balance and low energy availability in age-group triathletes. We discuss key findings, implications for athlete health and practical advice for optimizing performance and well-being.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Kate and Guy are at the Cable Beach Triathlon

0:03:10 – Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record

0:06:03 – Lake Placid race review

0:07:39 – Paula Findlay's performance

0:09:45 – Is Paula Findlay a...

Kate and Guy are back from Roth. We hear their feedback from the event and Kate tells us how her marathon went!

We review the racing from the WTCS Hamburg and Hayden Wilde's personal challenges getting over sickness plus Cassandre Beaugrand's race at the Diamond League and her record-breaking achievements.

The IRONMAN 70.3 in Swansea finished early for Mika Noodt after a bike crash. We chat about safety concerns on race courses.

After Danielle Lewis's announcement of her REDS diagnosis we delve into the critical role of nutrition in athletic performance. The conversation highlights...

Bevan and Jack discuss the highlights from the weekend's racing at Challenge Roth and IRONMAN Switzerland. Plus we share Jack's experiences from his bike testing day with Justin from Velo Performance using the AiRO App.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – A weekend of sport!

0:01:11 – Challenge Roth bigger and better than ever

0:02:56 – The appearance of the new Canyon TT bike in Roth

0:04:27 – The number of people on the ground in Roth

0:10:09 – Magnus Ditlev's Race Ranger placement

0:11:40 – The AiRO App – Jack's experiences

0:18:54 – Road helmet or TT helmet for Kona?

0:23:50...

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN Frankfurt and the upcoming race at Challenge Roth.

Following his retirement from professional steeplechase running, Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager joined the Swedish startup Nomio as their Head of Athlete Relations.

Nomio is a 60ml performance shot made primarily of organic broccoli sprouts. It contains isothiocyanates (ITCs), which research suggests help buffer lactate and accelerate recovery without the gastrointestinal stress often caused by bicarb

In this episode we explore Evan's remarkable career and his transition from elite running to working with the innovative biohacking product...

Balancing demanding training with medical school and personal life is no small feat. Matthew Marquardt shares his strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that neither his work, academic pursuits nor his athletic goals are compromised.

He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and a disciplined approach to training, focusing on the present and tuning out distractions.

Insights into handling adversity are central to Matt's approach. His experiences with overcoming setbacks and maintaining confidence in competition provide a roadmap for aspiring triathletes.

Plus, we hear about the importance for him of balancing athletic pursuits...

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore and the WTCS race in Quiberon.

Matthew Marquardt is our second podcast this week and we share excerpts from that upcoming interview

Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out how her day went.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – We have technical issues!

0:01:54 – Bit of illness around post IRONMAN Cairns

0:04:10 – WTCS Quiberon race review

0:05:47 – IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore race review

0:15:51 – Matthew Marquardt

0:16:59 – Matthew Marquardt races his own race

EPISODE NOTES

We have a free race entry to give away to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast

We review all the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Jack Moody post race

0:01:10 – Kate and Guy at the finish line until the end

0:03:01 – IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and free race entry competition

0:12:43 – IRONMAN Cairns weather conditions

0:13:22 – Swim conditions

0:31.31 – The bike at IRONMAN Cairns

We review the racing from T100 San Francsico and IRONMAN Hamburg.

Drug testing - The ongoing conversation about doping in amateur and professional triathlon and testing protocols.

Power meters – is your power reading correctly. We look at what can go wrong and how athletes can best utilize power meters by understanding calibration, zero offset and differences across devices.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Welcome back to the show Kate and Guy

0:06:33 – Drugs in sport

0:18:16 – T100 San Francisco Race Review

0:28:21 – IRONMAN Hamburg Race Review

0:37:42 – Power Meters

1:05.00 – We're off to I...

Dr. Alison Heather, Chief Scientist at Insitugen Limited shares with us the rapid advancements in anti-doping technology, the rise of online testosterone replacement therapies and the importance of understanding inadvertent contamination versus intentional doping.

We discuss the necessity for fair processes, the role of sensitive testing methods and the need for athlete education to prevent false positives and unfair sanctions.

Key Topics:

The emergence of online testosterone replacement therapy services.

Risks associated with unregulated use of testosterone and potential for misuse in sports

The importance of comprehensive blood and...

We review the racing from the WTCS event in Alghero, IRONMAN Brazil and Challenge St Poelten.

The Enhanced Games – what are the implications for clean sport and athlete integrity.

Professor Alison Heather, Chief Scientific Officer at Insitugen, updates us on the evolution of anti-doping and the implications of new anti-doping and testing technologies.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 – Kate and Guy in Malaysia this week

0:01:07 – The Timber Trail

0:05:52 – WTCS Alghero race review

0:18:02 – IRONMAN Brazil

0:22:14 – Should IRONMAN standardise pay across all events

0:23:55 – Challenge St Poulton race review

We review the racing from the weekend at T100 Spain, IRONMAN Lanzarote and the Challenge Championship. Plus, we look ahead to IRONMAN Brazil and the female only IRONMAN Hamburg race – can the women go under 8 hours?

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Kate's been to the dentist

0:04:37 – Tri Club Awards Freemantle

0:06:14 – Slots for Kona disappearing fast

0:07:30 – IRONMAN Lanzarote

0:08:30 – Kate's raced IRONMAN Lanzarote

0:08:54 – Nina Derron's bike split

0:09:14 – Alanis Siffert

0:10:04 – Riding into oncoming traffic

0:10:29 – Bike Course at Lanzarote

0:11:45 – Who could match Laidlow's bike time

0:12:51 – Time...

Jackie Hering, a pro triathlete with 15 years of top finishes, unveils her approach to racing at 40. She shares how releasing pressure, managing expectations and embracing unexpected race-day curveballs transform her results in IRONMAN racing

In this episode, you'll discover:

What Jackie considers are her strongest assets and how she's training smarter, not just harder.

Her secrets to managing expectations and why 'releasing' them can be your fastest path to success.

How setbacks like mechanical issues or illness can be an opportunity, not a disaster, in race strategy.

The value...

Jack Moody ran a 2:20 marathon in Hawkes Bay – we chat about his training and race strategy, plus we discuss shoe choices, running biomechanics and cadence.  

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and WTCS Yokohama at the weekend.

We share an excerpt from our interview with Jackie Hering, out later this week.

0:00:00 – Jack's result at Hawke's Bay Marathon

0:07:56 – Pacing the marathon

0:10:40 – Cadence and stride length

0:11:28 – Lactate Testing

0:11:46 – Aerobic threshold: The data

0:13:47 – Fresh marathon versus marathon off the bike

0:15:40 – Training miles leading int...

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast and that world record breaking dominant bike performance from Sam Long. Kate Bevilaqua has been following the recent Ultraman in Australia. Plus, we review the racing from Challenge Salou

The state of professional prize pools – are there athlete payment issues within the PTO?

The evolving technology in cycling including gear ratios and 3D-printed components.

Upcoming races to watch – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence. Jack shares with us how he would tackle that hilly bike course in Aix.

Kevin Hunt discusses his race...

Ingmar Jungnickel, an expert aerodynamicist, earned this distinction for his work with US Speedskating, where he developed a revolutionary team pursuit technique known as the 'American Push'. This strategy used advanced simulation and computer modeling to help the team break world records.

His career includes:

Specialized Bicycles: He led the aerodynamics department, overseeing the development of high-performance bikes like the S-Works Tarmac and Venge.

US Speedskating: He serves as the Chair of the Sports Science Commission and is the 2018 US Olympic Committee Sports Science Coach of the Year.

Innovation: He is...

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We explore swim mechanics and delve into cutting-edge aerodynamic technology for cycling with AiRO.

0:00.00 – Kate and Guy race the Busselton Festival of Triathlon

0:08.51 – The biomechanics of swimming

0:12:32 – Swim Smooth Video of John Newsome with Kate and Guy

0:31:22 – IRONMAN Western Australia race review

0:38:40 – Finish line interviews with Jake Birtwhistle and Natalie van Coevorden

0:43:47 – Aerodynamics in cycling

0:54:00 – Ingmar Jungnickel of AiRO

1:07:27 – The sweepstake… what will Jack run at Hawkes Bay Marathon?

Julie Derron's Olympic silver was a milestone, but for her that was just the beginning. She's simultaneously exploring her potential at IRONMAN - aiming for a breakthrough on the Big Island - whilst keeping her foot firmly on the pedal in middle-distance racing. In this episode, Julie Derron shares insights on training, racing strategies and her plans for Kona qualification.

Julie opens up about the challenges of transitioning between short course, middle distance and IRONMAN racing and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels.

LINKS:

Follow Julie Derron on Instagram...

We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford back to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Julie Derron and dive deeper into her low torque high cadence bike sessions and how Brett Sutton programs her running.

Sabastian Sawe breaks the world marathon record, was it just about the shoes?

0:05.16 – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

0:06.21 – T100 Singapore

0:21:16 – WTCS Samarkand

0:36:46 – Julie Derron at Challenge Taiwan

0:40:37 – Julie Derron bike training

0:51:47 – Julie Derron...

We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we chat about the ups and downs of training, racing and the hilarious moments that come with it. Guy shares his experience of trying to retain his pro license while navigating some tough competition… and Jack reveals how one-arm swimming is surprisingly effective.

Let us know what you think of our new format!

0:00.00 – Welcome to our show hosts.

0:11.54 – Sam Laidlow

0:22:42 – IRONMAN Texas

1:00:52 – IRONMAN South Africa

Penny Slater shares her journey from off-road racing to becoming a top-tier long-distance triathlete. She shares how she navigates the challenges of injury, the importance of nutrition and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels.

Penny shares with us her work around Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and hormone health and the role of education in athlete health and performance

We also chat about the changing dynamics of pro and age group racing, race course design and the crucial role coaches play in athlete health.

Shay McLeod won the...

Jack Moody's back in the hotseat… with a shoulder injury!

In a recent Slowtwitch article about 'fast age groupers beating pros' at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Ali Brauer was called out as one of those pros. Ali takes issue with this article and we chat to her about why she's absolutely right to do so.

Ali also shares her journey through health challenges, her return to professional racing, and her perspectives on recent changes in the sport, including race officiating and qualification rules.

0:00.00 – Jack's come off his bike

0:06.45 – Pro licence eligibility

0:22:14 – Ali Brau...

Jack Moody's back in the hotseat and we catch up on the racing from Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside at the weekend.

We chat with multiple IRONMAN champion MATT HANSON. Matt stormed home for a podium 3rd at the recent IRONMAN New Zealand race recording the fastest run split of the day with an incredible 2:34:49. In this episode Matt breaks down his race at IMNZ and shares his training strategies and thoughts on the evolving sport of long-distance racing. Discover how he approaches performance, the impact of the new draft rules and his plans for future races including...

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast at the weekend.

At IRONMAN New Zealand this month Tamara Jewett ran into 4th place with a blistering 2:42:40 marathon – the 5th fastest overall marathon run split on the day, including the men.

In this episode, Tamara shares her journey from middle-distance running to IRONMAN racing, her experience moving from Canada to California and her approach to mental and physical training.

00:00 – IM703 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast

28:44 – Tamara Jewett intro

31:29 – Tamara Jewett

LINKS:

IM703 Ge...

We review the news and racing from the weekend.

Ruth Croft is an elite ultra-trail runner from New Zealand, recognized for her remarkable achievements in the sport including winning the prestigious Tarawera 102K for the 4th consecutive year last month. Ruth's dedication and passion for running make her a credible voice in the ultra-trail running community as she chats to us about her ultra-trail running success, training innovations and race strategies.

In this episode, Ruth Croft shares her journey from high school athletics to becoming one of the most complete female ultra-trail runners globally. She...

The Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand edition where we review the racing from the day and chat to first Kiwi home Jack Moody.

Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about her.

Kyle Smith, Kiwi Professional Triathlete, reflects on his journey as a triathlete, sharing the lessons he's learned from racing mistakes. We discuss the pressures of prize money in the Pro Series, the significance of consistency in performance and the dynamics of racing with a home crowd. Kyle also chats about his recovery from injury and his preparations for the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand as he aims for a Kona slot.

Kevin Hunt won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him.

This weekend… IRONMAN New Zealand. We give our th...

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka last weekend and what the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO might mean for racing going forward.

Regan Hollioake, the defending IRONMAN New Zealand champion, reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete. We chat about her season last year and the financial realities of being a professional athlete, plus the unique challenges of travel and race selection, particularly for athletes based in Australia and New Zealand.

Regan shares with us the issues she's faced managing hydration levels in hot races like Kona and her thoughts on the...

Mike shares his thinking behind his decision to protest at the recent Loan Market Tauranga Half. We discuss the implications of the newly announced Pro Series, the importance of course familiarity and the evolving dynamics of drafting rules in triathlon. He also reflects on his past races, the impact of technology on race fairness and his plans for upcoming competitions including IRONMAN New Zealand in March

After four pros inadvertently rode a shortened section of the bike course at the Loan Market Tauranga Half, protests were lodged, an appeal was heard and the final outcome saw a 2:26...

On 31 January 2026, 16-year-old New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe ran a world-record indoor mile time of 3:48.88. New Zealand middle-distance runner Sam Tanner is a two-time Olympian and currently holds several national records and titles. Both Sam's are coached by Kiwi Craig Kirkwood. We chat to CK about his coaching philosophies and his incredible success with the development of young athletes in New Zealand. He emphasises the importance of competition, his experiences of managing injury and the role of plyometrics in training.

We also chat to CK about his success in creating a supportive training environment for his...

We chat about the impact of the new 20m draft ruling and how it might affect racing going forward.

The Loan Market Half results hang in the balance as we await a decision from race officials regarding 4 pro athletes having gone off course at the start of the bike and re-entered further up the road - effectively missing at least a kilometre of the course.

We chat to Kiwi Professional Triathletes Jack Moody and Hannah Berry about the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand race – the new bike course and the new 20 metre draft rule.

00:00 – Tri...

Jeff Morris, Race Director Ultraman Australia shares his journey into the world of triathlon and the unique challenges of organizing the Ultraman race. He discusses the decision to bring the Ultraman event to Wanaka, New Zealand, highlighting the course details, community engagement and the family atmosphere that surrounds the race. 

We have a free race entry to giveaway to the IRONMAN 70.3 in Geelong in March.

00:00 – Challenge Wanaka

06:36 – Ultraman

12:02 – Jeff Morris Ultraman

53:21 – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong

58:26 – Free race entry competition to IM703 Geelong

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Ultraman at