

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Bevan McKinnon
Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!
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Oct 23, 2022 • 1h 34min
Fitter Radio Episode 443 - Dr Heather Massey
DR HEATHER MASSEY: (00:14:53) Dr Heather Massey is a Senior Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise Science and a member of the Extreme Environments Laboratory and Clinical, Health and Rehabilitation Research Team at the University of Portsmouth. We chat to Heather about her research into extreme environments (hypoxia, heat and cold) and the impact on humans plus her personal feat of swimming the English Channel. COACHES CATCH-UP: (00:56:56) Bevan and Tim chat about what's happening on the tri scene and the upcoming racing this weekend. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about the 24-hour Blue Lake Challenge at https://www.bluelake24hr.com/ More about Dr Heather Massey at https://www.port.ac.uk/about-us/structure-and-governance/our-people/our-staff/heather-massey CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Oct 16, 2022 • 1h 41min
Fitter Radio Episode 442 - Simon Cochrane
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:10:35) This week our Coffee Club members have an opportunity to win a pair of the Recovery Systems Mini Max Boots! Go to our website to find out more details on how to join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. SIMON COCHRANE: (00:11:18) Simon is an endurance athlete and strength and conditioning coach at Athletic Peak. We chat to him about his recent win at the 24-Hour Blue Lake Ultra-Event where he ran 34 laps (over 200 km) to win The Claw – a feat that has never before been accomplished. Since this interview Simon has gone on to win the 100K Taupo Ultra only 3 weeks later. FLEUR CUSHMAN – CURRANZ: (00:36:50) Mikki chats to Fleur Cushman of CurraNZ about their award-winning blackcurrant extract capsules - a high-potency health and fitness food supplement with natural anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and blood flow-promoting properties. HAMISH HARGEST: (00:52:06) Fitter Radio Coffee Club member Hamish Hargest won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand in March 2023. We find out a bit more about him. MARGINAL GAINS MONDAY: (00:58:23) Brought to you by Profile Design. This week Dave Bowden reports back on the 'Bikes of Kona 2022'. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand More about the 24-hour Blue Lake Challenge at https://www.bluelake24hr.com/ Listen to the Dirt Church Radio chat with Simon Cochrane at https://www.dirtchurchradio.com/dirtchurchradio/2022/10/12/episode-214-simon-cochrane Follow Simon on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cochranesimon/ Contact Simon at Athletic Peak at https://www.athleticpeak.co.nz/ More about Curranz at https://curranz.co.nz/ More about Profile Design at https://profile-design.com/ More about Dave Bowden and Speed Theory at https://www.speedtheory.co.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Oct 10, 2022 • 1h 35min
Fitter Radio Episode 441 - Vinfast IRONMAN World Champs 2022 Review
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:20:47) This week our Coffee Club members have an opportunity to win a Profile Design prize pack valued at over $200! Go to our website to find out more details on how to join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. COACHES CATCH-UP: (00:21:33) Bevan and Tim catch up on the all the action from the Vinfast IRONMAN World Championships in Kona 2022. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Oct 3, 2022 • 1h 42min
Fitter Radio Episode 440 - Dr Stacy Sims and Dr Paul Laursen
BROOKE HENDERSON: (00:14:39) Brooke won the free race entry to IM703 Western Sydney with the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. We chat to Brooke to find out how her day went. IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: (00:22:22) This week our coffee club members have a chance to win a free race entry to IMNZ in March 2023. Go to our website to find out more details on how to join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:26:22) An acute bout of swimming increases post-exercise energy intake in young healthy men and women. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:35:05) It's Kona week and we chat to Professor Paul Laursen and Dr Stacy Sims about hydration and cooling. COACHES CATCH-UP: (01:02:04) Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing plus they give their predictions for Kona 2022. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about the Lever Running System at https://levermovement.com/ More about the Tonal System at https://www.tonal.com/ One Step Ahead study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32565123/ Follow Prof Paul Laursen on Twitter at https://twitter.com/paulblaursen More about Dr Stacy Sims at https://www.drstacysims.com/ More about the Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Sep 25, 2022 • 1h 53min
Fitter Radio Episode 439 - Barbara Riveros
JASON CHESHIRE: INFINIT NUTRITION AUSTRALIA (00:08:45) We catch up with Jase to find out what's happening in the world of Infinit Nutrition Australia. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: BARBARA RIVEROS (00:20:47) We chat to Chilean Pro Triathlete and Olympian Barbara Riveros after her wins at Alpe d'Huez and Embrunman. MARGINAL GAINS MONDAY: (01:08:09) Brought to you by Profile Design. This week Dave Bowden talks wheels. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Follow Barbara Riveros on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bcriveros/ More about Profile Design at https://profile-design.com/ More about Dave Bowden and Speed Theory at https://www.speedtheory.co.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Sep 19, 2022 • 2h 4min
Fitter Radio Episode 438 - Rach McBride
HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: RACH MCBRIDE (00:08:47) We chat to Rach McBride after their win at IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:55:24) Mikki chats to Cliff Harvey PhD about Yerba Tea. Does it stack up? COACHES CATCH-UP: (01:12:17) Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Follow Rach McBride on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcb/ More about Cliff Harvey at https://cliffharvey.com/ Cliff Harvey's blog at http://cliffharvey.com/is-yerba-mate-a-healthy-drink/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Sep 12, 2022 • 2h 19min
Fitter Radio Episode 437 - Matt Sharpe
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: PROFILE DESIGN (00:10:19) This week our Coffee Club members are in with a chance of winning a Profile Design prize pack valued at over $200. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB MEMBER: NIC MOON (00:11:31) Nic won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo. We find out a bit more about her. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: MATT SHARPE (00:21:08) We chat to Canadian Pro Triathlete Matt Sharpe after his win at IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder. COACHES CATCH-UP: (01:06:29) Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing plus we hear from Coffee Club member Jo Coombe (01:39:40) winner of a free race entry to the IM703 Sunshine Coast. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about Profile Design at https://profile-design.com/ More about IM703 Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-taupo Follow Matt Sharpe on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mdsharpe1/ More about IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast Follow Jo Coombe on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/winnerstakechances/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 57min
Fitter Radio Episode 436 - Dave Bowden
ULTRO EARBUDS SEGMENT: (00:06:06) Does your choice of music affect your physical performance. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB MEMBER: MARC WROBEL (00:15:10) Marc won the free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia. We find out a bit more about him. COACHES CATCH-UP: (00:24:48) Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing. MARGINAL GAINS MONDAY: (01:24:00) Brought to you by Profile Design. This week Dave Bowden talks all things gears. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about ULTRO Earbuds at https://www.ultroaudio.com/ Link to music study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24149142/ More about IRONMAN Western Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-western-australia More about Profile Design at https://profile-design.com/ More about Dave Bowden and Speed Theory at https://www.speedtheory.co.nz/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Aug 28, 2022 • 1h 13min
Fitter Radio Episode 435 - Jamie Stanley PhD
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: IM703 TAUPO (00:16:28) This week our Coffee Club members have the opportunity to win a free race entry to the IM703 race in Taupo, New Zealand. For more information about Coffee Club membership go to https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JAMIE STANLEY PhD (00:20:53) Jamie Stanley is a sports physiologist with the South Australian Sports Institute (SASI). He did his PhD thesis on the topic of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) but as a sports scientist has a wide knowledge of performance and recovery optimisation expertise. We talk to Jamie about HRV and heat adaptation. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Follow Jamie Stanley on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jamiestanley85 More about IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo at https://www.ironman.com/im703-taupo CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

Aug 22, 2022 • 1h 30min
Fitter Radio Episode 434 - IRONMAN Mont Tremblant
Bev and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing plus we have finish line interviews with Collin Chartier, Haley Chura and Josh Amberger at IRONMAN Mont-Tremblant. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio INFINIT Nutrition discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about Infinit Nutrition Australia at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Follow Collin Chartier on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/collinchartier/ Follow Josh Amberger on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/josh_amberger/ Follow Haley Chura on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/haleychura23/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at https://www.fitter.co.nz Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/


