We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and the World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin. Dr Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue and its impact on physical performance. (0:00:00) – Night of PB’s in Sydney (0:02:29) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:04:00) – The IRONMAN start lists for pros (0:06:00) – IRONMAN South Africa this weekend (0:07:16) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend (0:07:50) – World Cup indoor triathlon racin ..read more

We catch up on the racing from the Oceania Champs in Devonport at the weekend. We delve into the complexities of athlete nutrition, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal issues and the role of FODMAPs. Tim shares his experiences of his FODMAP journey plus we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Doctor Dana Lis. In this podcast they discuss the physiological challenges athletes face, the importance of gut health and the need for personalized nutrition strategies. They also emphasize the balance between dietary restrictions and nutritional needs and the significance of effe ..read more

Bev and Tim catch up on tri news. Thomas Trollope won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out how his day went. Tim and James Elvery of Race Ranger discuss the recent implementation of the Race Ranger system during the Challenge Wanaka age group event, focusing on the experiences of age group athletes and the feedback from officials. They explore the challenges faced, the learnings gained, and the future developments planned for the system to enhance athlete engagement, safety and accountability in triathlon racing. (0:00:00) – Cyclone Alfred (0:06:03) – Thomas Trollope (0:18:2 ..read more

We review the racing from IRONMAN New Zealand at the weekend and bring you finish line interviews with the winners Mike Phillips and Regan Hollioake. We give our thoughts and share some of the research around the Imogen Simmonds doping allegations. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. We chat to Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching about the race. Louise Saggers won the free race entry to the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about both her and the race. (0:00:00) – The Imogen Simmonds doping allegations (0:14:12) – Free race entry compe ..read more

Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he’s at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Taupo and how it’s affected his training leading in to IMNZ. He reflects on the previous year's racing challenges and his thoughts on the IRONMAN series. Plus he shares his thoughts on racing in Kona versus Nice, his strategies for upcoming races and h ..read more

Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing from the weekend.  We have a free race entry to give away to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. Tim chats to Emma Jeffcoat about her journey as an elite triathlete, her training goals, and the importance of mindset, fueling, and balance in achieving success. Emma reflects on her past experiences, the challenges she faced with body image and under-fueling, and how she has learned to prioritize her well-being. They also talk about the significance of building a supportive team and the positive impact of having a balanced life outside of sport. (0:00:00) – Ch ..read more

This weekend saw the 2025 edition of Coast to Coast, New Zealand’s World Championship of Multi Sport. We chat to the female winner Deb Lynch and find out what she faced both leading into the race and on the day. We have a free race entry competition to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We discuss the incredible recent running results of Sam Ruthe and Cassandra Beaugrand. (0:00:00) – Coast to Coast (0:06:36) – Sam Ruthe (0:09:31) – Cassandra Beaugrand (0:13:00) – Emma Jeffcoat (0:14:11) – Challenge Wanaka this weekend (0:15:53) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns  (0:17:44) – Free race entry comp ..read more

The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy’s purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks. We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, the possibilities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger.  Nicole Stirling won the free race entry to I ..read more

Bevan and Tim catch up on all the triathlon news plus we meet Tim Richards, Event Director for one of Australia’s most iconic triathlons, the Hell of the West. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend in Queenstown. Hannah Berry is back on the show and she chats to us about the highlights from her 2024 racing season plus reflects on her journey to date in triathlon, the evolution of the sport and her recent T100 contract. Hannah shares insights on the increasing professionalism in triathlon, the challenges of balancing sponsorships and race schedules and her excitement ..read more

Jack Moody is co-hosting this week and we chat to him fresh from his record-breaking performance at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half. We hear how Jack has improved his swimming plus he shares his personal experiences regarding recent gut health issues and his subsequent dietary changes to a low FODMAP diet, which has led to significant physiological improvements and enhanced race performance. We meet Phil Lynch, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong The introduction of Race Ranger technology for age groupers is also discussed including the uncertain future of the Challen ..read more