Fitter Radio: Triathlon, Endurance, Nutrition

Jack Moody, professional triathlete is stepping into the hot seat for Tim this week. We review all the racing from the weekend plus we bring Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about gluteal weakness. We discuss why gluteal strength is important, how to assess whether you have a problem and exercises to strengthen the area. (0:41:00) - Dr Kate Baldwin Valere Endurance  LINKS: Valere Endurance at https://valereendurance.com/ Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs in Nice at the weekend. We discuss the dynamics of the race, the emergence of new talent and the challenges faced by athletes. We analyze the impact of injuries, the significance of wetsuit regulations and the overall performance of competitors. The discussion also touches on the future of triathlon, the importance of strategic racing, and the excitement surrounding the changing landscape of the sport. LINKS: The Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/im-world-championship-nice

Sophie Herzog’s academic background has focused on biotechnology. This, together with her keen interest in sport and how the body can be trained to reach peak performance, was what led Olav Aleksander Bu to invite her to join the team at Santara as a Performance and Technology Analyst. In this episode Sophie discusses the concept of allostatic load and its impact on athletes' performance. She shares her personal journey of experiencing ‘unexplained underperformance’ and how it led her to explore the topic. The conversation highlights the importance of considering both physical and psychological stressors in an athlete's life and the energetic cost they impose. Sophie also emphasizes the need for athletes to have a balanced energy budget and be aware of the cumulative wear and tear of allostatic processes. The discussion provides valuable insights for athletes and coaches in understanding and managing allostatic load. Sophie reflects on her experience of dealing with unexplained under performance as an end

We review all the racing from the weekend including the World Cup race in Karlovy Vary, Challenge Beijing, Challenge Samarkand, IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Supertri London. We discuss the potential future of Supertri and the franchise model in professional triathlon and share excerpts from their Face to Face series in which Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee discuss their Olympic performances and the Supertri series.  (0:00:00) – We review all the racing from the weekend. (0:15:56) – Interview excerpts from Supertri Face to Face with Hayden Wilde and Alex Yee LINKS: Karlovy Vary World Triathlon Cup at https://www.triathlon.org/   Supertri at https://supertri.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast Challenge Beijing at https://challengefamily.com/races/challenge-beijing/ Challenge Samarkand at https://challenge-samarkand.com/ Supertri Face to Face interviews at https://www.youtube.com/@supertri

We review all the racing from the weekend.  We share excerpts from the Scientific Triathlon podcast interview with Inigo Mujika about Tapering in which they discuss best practices, scientific findings, potential benefits and how to factor in individuality. Matt Fitzgerald, author, coach, and co-founder of 80-20 Endurance, discusses his passion for running and writing. He emphasizes the importance of pacing in running and how it contributes to overall mastery and self-regulation. Matt shares various strategies for developing pacing skills, including body awareness, toughness, and judgment. He also talks about his Dream Run Camps, an immersive running retreat where participants can learn and improve their running abilities. (0:00:54) – Challenge Wanaka announce their new course (0:04:30) – We review the racing from the weekend. (0:13:45) – The Taper (0:15:56) – Interview excerpts with Inigo Mujika from the Scientific Triathlon podcast  (0:27:05) – Pacing (0:28:36) – Matt Fitzgerald LINKS: Inigo Mujik

A weekend of affected races! We review all the racing from the weekend. Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance is back on the show to talk to us about how to minimize and delay the IRONMAN shuffle. (0:04:26) – A weekend of affected races (0:11:54) – Tallin (0:20:12) – SuperTri Chicago (0:28:13) – Townsville Long Distance Worlds (0:35:47) – Pacing (0:41:57) – Dr Kate Baldwin LINKS: IRONMAN Tallin at https://www.ironman.com/im-tallinn SuperTri Chicago at https://supertri.com/events/supertri-chicago-2024/ Long Distance Worlds Townsville at https://townsville.triathlon.org/events/long-distance-triathlon/ Dr Kate Baldwin at Valere Endurance - https://valereendurance.com/ Link to exercises at https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-4phK3t62O/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

We review the racing from the IRONMAN Frankfurt European Championships and Supertri Boston at the weekend. Peter Sterling PhD is an American anatomist, physiologist, neuroscientist and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the author of What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design (2020), and with Simon Laughlin, is an author of Principles of Neural Design. In this podcast episode we discuss the concept of allostasis and its implications on health. Dr Sterling shares his journey from studying homeostasis in the 1970s to coining the term allostasis, highlighting how stress and anticipatory regulation affect the body's physiological processes. We look at the impact of social and psychological stressors on overall health, the role of predictive regulation and the limitations of current healthcare systems, especially in the context of the United States. Dr Sterling emphasises the need for a balanced approach to managing stress and maintaining hea

We review the racing from the MTR at the Paris Olympics and discuss Hayden Wilde’s crash, Taylor Knibb’s result, plus are we seeing a shift away from ‘Gold Meaning Everything?’. Tomas Rodriguez made a name for himself by beating IRONMAN World Champion Patrick Lange at IRONMAN Texas last April. Since then, he’s been hit with an anti-doping rule violation after testing positive for the banned substance Clomiphene. Tomas has released a statement blaming contaminated food. Could he be telling the truth? In sport the ability to assess who is eligible for a male or female category is fundamental to making that category work. We discuss sex testing at the Olympics and share a segment from Ross Tucker’s podcast ‘The Science of Sport’ explaining why he thinks the IOC are confused.  (0:00:00) – Water quality in the Seine (0:03:22) – We review the MTR at the Olympics (0:19:22) – The sanctioning of Thomas Rodriguez (0:36.10) – Sex testing at the Olympics (0:38:18) – Professor Ross Tucker Science of Sport podcast

We review the racing from the Paris Olympics and bring you an interview with Hayden Wilde’s coach, Craig Kirkwood. (0:00:00) – Bev calls in from Sweden and we review the racing from the Paris Olympics (0:22:20) – Craig Kirkwood LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/   Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/

Bev calls in from London and we review the racing from the T100 in London.  Carbon monoxide inhalation is a tool used for testing an athlete’s VO2. Are some athletes now abusing it and using it to enhance their performance? We share an excerpt from the Science of Sport podcast. Kristian Blummenfelt’s team announce his plans to move to cycling after the Olympics.  There’ve been some interesting coaching changes for pro triathletes in the last few weeks. We discuss why these changes might have been made. Taupo New Zealand loses its December based IRONMAN 70.3 – what this means for NZ based pro triathletes going forward. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from the T100 in London (0:07:11) – Kristian Blummenfelt will move to cycling only (0:10:53) – Carbon monoxide (0:14:04) – Ross Tucker Science of Sport podcast segment on carbon monoxide (0:35:33) – T100 London – race review (0:37:02) – Coaching changes amongst the pro athletes (0:59:57) – Sarah True wins IM 70.3 Maine (1:03:42) – Taupo, New Zealand loses the

Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid and Challenge Quebec.  T100 versus IM Pro Series. Is the T100 playing second fiddle? We invite Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back to the show to talk about time effective gym training and how we can we get the biggest bang for our buck. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Switzerland and there’s COVID in the room! (0:04:46) – Coverage issues at Lake Placid (0:06:22) – Sam Laidlow’s DSQ, the update (0:07:51) – Is the T100 playing second fiddle to the IM Pro Series (0:16:20) – Infinit Nutrition discount (0:16:27) – ULTRO Earbuds discount (0:16:36) – Hexis Competition (0:18:26) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance (0:35:22) – IRONMAN Lake Placid race review (0:54:49) – Challenge Quebec LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15

Bev calls in from Switzerland and we review the racing from WTCS Hamburg and IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz at the weekend. Sam Laidlow’s disqualification has been upheld – what happens now? Is it possible to fuel adequately for performance whilst also promoting body fat loss? We share excerpts from the Fuelling Endurance Podcast with Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin and discuss how HEXIS can help in this process. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Switzerland (0:04:10) – WTCS Hamburg and an Olympic update (0:17:28) – IRONMAN Vitoria-Gasteiz (0:32:30) – The Tour de France cyclist Jonas Abrahamsen gains 20kg  (0:38:41) - Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin of Fuelling Endurance tell us whether it’s possible to fuel adequately for performance and still promote body fat loss. (0:52:32) – Part 2 where they discuss how to achieve it by periodising nutrition. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an a

Regan Hollioake, Professional Triathlete from Australia, talks to us about her journey from competitive open water swimming to triathlon. Regan discovered cycling as a strength after a standout performance at Busselton where she set the fastest ever age group female time. Living in a small town three hours north of Melbourne, she often trained alone but has more recently benefited from joining a training squad in Ballarat. We discuss her progression in running, from a 3:15 marathon to a 3:03 at IRONMAN Australia, despite not having a formal running background, and how she maintains a mindful approach to training volume to avoid injuries. Regan’s debut as a professional athlete was at IRONMAN New Zealand, where she raced against notable competitors like Chelsea Sodaro and Els Visser. Despite initial doubts, she excelled and secured a fourth-place finish, validating her decision to go pro. We discuss her challenging lead-up to IRONMAN Australia, where she competed and won the race despite suffering a broken

Bev calls in from Challenge Roth and we review this event and the racing from the weekend at both Roth and the World Triathlon Cup race in Tiszaujvaros. We share excerpts from our interview with Australian Professional Triathlete Regan Hollioake, out tomorrow. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Challenge Roth and we discuss the event and the racing from the weekend. (0:17:47) - ULTRO competition for coffee club members (0:32:22) – Intro to Regan Hollioake (0:34:11) – Regan Hollioake excerpts LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/    Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/registration.html 2024 World Triathlon Cup Tiszaujvaros at https://tiszatriatlon.hu/ Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/

Bev calls in from Cagnes sur Mer in France and we review the racing and news from the weekend. Dr. Patrick Wilson PhD RD is the author of “The Athlete's Gut”, the only book written for athletes and coaches looking to address gastrointestinal issues during training and competition. Dr. Wilson is an assistant professor of exercise science and directs the Human Performance Laboratory at Old Dominion University. He is a recognized expert on how exercise, nutrition, and psychology affect gut function in athletes and has authored over 45 scientific articles that span the disciplines of exercise science, sports nutrition, and health.  We share excerpts from the Training Peaks CoachCast podcast in which he discussed his best-selling book “The Athlete's Gut: The Inside Science of Digestion, Nutrition, and Stomach Distress” We invite Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance back on the show to talk about ITB Syndrome. We discuss how to distinguish ITBS from runner’s knee, the causal factors of ITBS and how to manage and

In this episode we welcome Jay Dicharry, the acclaimed author of "Running Rewired" and a seasoned physical therapist with a remarkable track record of working with over 50 Olympians. Jay shares his expertise on the critical role of movement skills and tissue capacity in enhancing athletic performance and explains how athletes can develop the necessary skills and body preparation to achieve their goals and prevent injuries. We discuss the pivotal importance of postural control and endurance for athletes involved in prolonged activities like cycling, running and swimming. Jay illustrates how maintaining consistent body positioning can maximize efficiency and minimize fatigue. We explore the limitations of traditional exercises and advocate for dynamic movements that bolster both strength and skill. Furthermore, Jay sheds light on the mechanics of running, emphasizing the importance of rotational control at the foot, ankle, hip and upper body to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Practical tips and exer

Bev calls in from France and Tim’s back home in New Zealand. We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Mont Tremblant at the weekend. New Zealand have now confirmed the team going to the Olympics, we give our opinion on the decision. Jay Dicharry, is the acclaimed author of "Running Rewired - Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed”, in which Jay shares his expertise on the critical role of movement skills and tissue capacity in enhancing athletic performance. Jay explains how athletes can develop the necessary skills and body preparation to achieve their goals and prevent injuries. We share excerpts from our full interview with Jay, out tomorrow. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Vence and there’s some sickness in the household. (0:04:52) – Reverse Taper (0:07:22) – The course at Challenge Cagnes sur Mer (0:10:30) – New Zealand Olympic team update (0:25:22) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:25:31) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners w

Bev calls in from Singapore and Tim from Cairns. We review the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and share finish line interviews with both Matt Burton and Hannah Berry. We share excerpts from Training Peaks CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson. Alex Hutchinson’s best-selling book “Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance’ in which Alex explores the limits of human endurance, challenging the idea that our physical limitations are predetermined. Through scientific research and stories of extraordinary athletes, Hutchinson delves into the power of the mind-body connection in achieving feats of physical endurance. (0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Singapore and Tim calls in from the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia Pacific Camps. (0:18:30) – Hannah Berry (0:22:23) – Matt Burton (0:34:12) – Alex Hutchinson - Endure LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an

This weekend…. Cairns Airport IRONMAN in Cairns. We chat about this iconic race and how the start list is stacking up. Chris Beckmans, the second fastest age group triathlete in the world, discusses his recent sub-eight-hour IRONMAN race at IRONMAN Hamburg. We review the racing from the IRONMAN 70.3 in Boulder and discuss the issues arising from the quality of professional athletes on the start line. We review the racing from the T100 in San Francisco and the epic finish in the men’s field. Olympic selection time, what do we know so far. (0:01:49) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN  (0:10:25) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:10:31) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:10:45) – Infinit Nutrition Prize Pack Competition (0:11:25) – Chris Beckmans  (0:51:25) – IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder (1:00:00) – T100 San Francisco (1:09:41) – Olympic selections  LINKS: Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitn

Jack Moody, NZ Professional Triathlete, has a reputation as one of the best runners in the sport. After winning Challenge Korea in a time of 7:50 he’s proven he can bike and swim too. We chat to Jack about his day. Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance is back to share her expertise on scheduling strength training. We explore how to manage strength training during various phases: injury recovery, performance within racing seasons and off-season development. Plus, we focus on identifying and targeting the weakest aspect of triathlon training—whether it be swimming, biking, or running—and structuring a six-week strength program to address that specific area. Lastly, we review the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN Hamburg and Challenge Korea. (0:00:00) - Bev calls in from Korea. (0:05:50) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10 (0:05:59) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15 (0:06:11) - IRONMAN European Championships Hamburg (0:18