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We review the racing from the weekend at Challenge Taiwan and IRONMAN Texas. Base training in the off-season – we discuss how to approach training and fuelling.
We review the racing from the weekend and talk heat acclimation – how, when and where. Plus we discuss performance benchmarks for professional long distance females.
We review the racing from the T100 and Oceania Champs this weekend. Hugo Milner chats to the World Triathlon podcast about his rapid rise through the triathlon rankings.. Lionel Sanders talks about his race at Oceanside plus he shares how he plans to approach 2024.
We review the racing from the weekend and bring you a finish line with Sam Osbourne, winner of Xterra Rotorua. Durability - we share excerpts from The Science of Sport Podcast plus we discuss some test sessions that athletes can use to measure their own durability.
Tim’s back and we catch up on the tri news. We share the World Triathlon Podcast interview with Vincent Luis plus we revisit our chat with Joe Friel about his book, Fast Over Fifty.
Jack Moody is hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. Plus, we talk bike fitting and aero testing with Justin Ralph of Velo Performance and share Sam Long’s review of his race at the T100 Miami.
Bev and Tim catch up on the week’s news plus we talk to Dan Barry of First Wheel about the incredible work he’s doing making bespoke front ends to optimise bike performance.
Jaimie Fuller talks to us about eo SwimBETTER. Swim tech innovation which measures the applied force of your hands in up to six directions with a device small enough to fit into the palm of your hand. The power meter for swimming!
Bev and Tim review the racing from the T100 series in Miami. We chat to NZ Pro Triathlete Jack Moody about his journey from amateur to competitive swimmer.
The IRONMAN New Zealand Episode. Bev and Tim review the race plus we chat to IMNZ champion Steve McKenna. We also catch up with James Elvery, co-Founder and CEO of Race Ranger, to hear about their recent partnership with IMNZ and their plans for the future.
Bevan and Tim review the racing from the WTC in Napier. Mikki shares her work on mitochondrial dysfunction with Dr Christabelle Yeoh. We discuss the ‘champion mindset’ and share excerpts from Alex Yee’s interview with the Supertri Face to Face podcast.
Kate and Tim discuss swimming technique, shoulder stability and essential workouts for enhancing shoulder strength and mobility for swimmers and triathletes.
Bevan and Tim review the racing at Challenge Wanaka plus we hear from Kyle Smith and Els Visser at the finish line. We talk swimming and the swim warmup and share excerpts from the ‘Swimming Revisited’ podcast with Joel Filliol. Tim catches up with Kate Baldwin to talk strength and mobility for swimming.
Bevan and Tim catch up on the week’s news. We hear from Chelsea Sodaro at the finish line of IM703 Tasmania. Dr Stacy Sims has revised her world best seller book ROAR. We share an excerpt from the We Do Science podcast where Prof Neil Walsh talks about sleep and the athlete.
Bevan and Tim review the racing from the weekend. Amelia Watkinson talks about her 2024 season. Do Kristian Blummenfelt’s VO2 numbers stack up, plus he talks about his year ahead and his relationship with Gustav Eden.
Bevan and Tim highlight the difficulties and controversy surrounding race scheduling for 2024, plus we discuss the kiwi perspective on the race for selection to the Olympics and share excerpts from interviews with Hayden Wilde, Dylan McCullough and Craig Kirkwood.
Dr. Phil Skiba is back on the show and we discuss his work in the area of critical power and the W prime model and its importance in training over traditional FTP workouts.
We review the racing from the Calley Homes Mount Festival of Sport at the weekend. Plus, we discuss Dr Phil Skiba’s work in the area of critical power and the W prime model and share excerpts from our interview with Dr Phil Skiba, out tomorrow.
Gut training – Does it really work? We hear from sports dietitians Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin. Professional triathlete and 2 x Olympian Aaron Royle shares his knowledge and expertise on improving your swim.
Mikki’s back and we talk fatigue in endurance athletes with Dr Guillaume Millet. Plus IRONMAN series versus PTO series – what will the pros do this year? We hear from Lionel Sanders and Sam Long.
Bevan and Tim shift their focus to psychology and its role in endurance sports, emphasizing the significance of mental fitness and positive self-talk.
Laura Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose discuss their experiences participating in extreme triathlons – the Patagonman and Fodaxman. They share their motivations for taking on these challenging races and the preparation, challenges and rewards in completing them.
In this episode we discuss the importance of hormones in helping people achieve their full potential in terms of both health and exercise performance. Overall, the message is to understand and work with our hormones to achieve our athletic goals.
We catch up on the tri news. Jonny Brownlee talks to Super League about what the future holds for him. Helen Guillaume of WILD.AI tells us about the new Coaches Dashboard. We share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Dr Nicky Keay.
Bevan and Tim review the weekend’s racing plus we discuss how to bike an undulating race course. Georgia Taylor-Brown shares her struggles with injury and personal issues. We have 2 free race entries to giveaway to the Whakatipu Legend.
Kiwi triathlete Simon Cochrane has won the iconic Ultraman World Championships in Kona smashing the previous race record by an incredible 44 minutes. Travelling over 515km in three days of racing, the event starts with a 10km ocean swim followed by a 145km cycle. Day two a challenging 276km cycle and Day three 85 kms of running (a double marathon).
We have 2 free race entries to giveaway to the Whakatipu Legend. Bevan and Tim review the weekend’s racing. Matt Bottrill shares valuable insights into training and aerodynamics. We share excerpts from our interview with Simon Cochrane, Ultraman World Champion, out tomorrow.
In this chat with Dr Kate Baldwin we dissect the topic of bone stress injuries, how to identify them early on and take appropriate measures before they escalate. We also offer practical tips and invaluable insights that will help athletes prevent and manage them more effectively.
We delve into bone stress injuries and ways in which to prevent and manage them. Plus we cover off the triathlon news and racing from the weekend.
Dr Tim Podlogar is an applied researcher primarily working at the University of Birmingham where he conducts research in the field of sports nutrition and carbohydrate metabolism. He is also one of the nutritionists for Bora-Hansgrohe World Tour cycling team. In this podcast we discuss his journey from a low carb back to a high carb diet, his experience in nutrition for a World Tour Cycling Team, and his research into carbohydrate metabolism.
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