

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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Jul 29, 2019 • 2h 23min
Fitter Radio Episode 274 - Ben Bright
ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:11:13) Yes or no to the bulletproof coffee – a study. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: (00:32:24) We talk to Brad George, winner of the FREE race entry to the IM703 Sunshine Coast. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: (00:43:40) We talk to Marshall McNeice, winner of the FREE race entry to the Reef to Reef! ROUVY: (01:08:35) We bring back Tereza Vlk Hurikova, elite road and mountain biker and Marketing Manager for Rouvy to talk about some of the awesome unique features of this indoor cycling, augmented reality platform. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: BEN BRIGHT (01:12:48) Ben Bright is the Head Coach for the British High Performance Triathlon Program. He coached at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and was British Triathlon's Olympic Men's Coach during the London 2012 Olympics. Prior to that he was employed as National Performance Centre coach working with ITU World Champions Tim Don and Hollie Avil. An athlete in his own right Ben represented New Zealand in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney. Hailing from Waiuku, New Zealand we talk to Ben about his time as an athlete in the sport and his career to date. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:59:40) Bevan and Tim talk plyometrics LINKS: Link to One Step Ahead study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31330804?fbclid=IwAR3vSsWPHw0keNMyu05f_Kzxx93kl-btuB0M-hAu9d6hiFZlNVVdbBk46Ic More about Ben Bright at https://www.britishtriathlon.org/gb-teams/elite-team/athletes/ben--bright_4616 More about REEF TO REEF at https://reeftoreefmtb.com/ More about Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ More about IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/sunshine-coast.aspx#axzz5v1jR9z3D More about the Noosa Triathlon at https://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/noosa.aspx Plyometrics studies at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23838975 and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095254616300643 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jul 21, 2019 • 1h 50min
Fitter Radio Episode 273 - Tim Don
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: CAPE TO CAPE (00:11:35) TRAINING PEAKS DISCOUNTED PREMIUM ACCOUNT: (00:13:25) 20% off a Training Peaks Premium Account when you enter the code FitterRadio (Limited number available so get in quick!) HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: TIM DON (00:19:34) We interview World Champion & IRONMAN World Record Holder Tim Don. Tim has raced to numerous IRONMAN 70.3 titles as well as an IRONMAN victory in his first attempt. We talk to him about his career to date and his plans for the future with include taking 2 teams to race Patagonman with Mau Mendez https://www.racewithlegends.com/ WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:48:01) We talk to Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement about the importance of strength training for triathletes. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:33:23) Low carb athletes and their protein requirements – a recent study. LINKS: Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/pricing/ More about Tim Don at https://www.timdon.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/trithedon More about REEF TO REEF at https://reeftoreefmtb.com/ More about CAPE TO CAPE at https://capetocapemtb.com/ More about Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ Endurance Movement at https://www.endurancemovement.com/ Endurance Sports TV at https://www.endurancesports.tv/ Low-Carbohydrate Training Increases Protein Requirements of Endurance Athletes – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31083047 Strength Training in Long Distance Triathletes - study at https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/publishahead/Strength_Training_in_Long_Distance_Triathletes_.95236.aspx CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jul 14, 2019 • 2h 15min
Fitter Radio Episode 272 - Andrew Buckrell: STAC
ENDURANCE SPORTS TV: (00:10:33) We talk to Peter Tomlinson, Founder of Endurance Sports TV, about this new globally available on-demand endurance sports channel and how it all came about. IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST: (00:33:43) We have a FREE race entry giveaway for this awesome race on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Bevan and Tim give a quick recap on why they love this race. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:41:14) Aerodynamics. Tim and Bev do an ITU roundup plus they talk aerodynamics. We also talk to Andrew Buckrell from 4iiii - the man behind the Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel service. A new, unique aerodynamics testing system that 'allows you to realize the performance benefits of renting a full-scale wind tunnel at only a fraction of the cost.' ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:52:25) Training induced oxidative stress in triathletes – a recent study. LINKS: Sports Lab Physio at https://sportslab.net.nz/bike-fit/ More about STAC at https://www.staczero.com/vwt/ 4iiii at https://4iiii.com/ More about the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/sunshine-coast.aspx#axzz5tbgekSiY Endurance Sports TV at https://www.endurancesports.tv/ Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ The Breathing App at https://eddiestern.com/the-breathing-app/ Breathesync at https://www.breathesync.com/ InsightTimer at https://insighttimer.com/ Link to study 'Training Induced Oxidative Stress-Derived DNA and Muscle Damage in Triathletes' at https://www.eajm.org/sayilar/213/buyuk/116-1202.pdf CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jul 8, 2019 • 1h 48min
Fitter Radio Episode 271 - Sid Talks Challenge Roth
FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: REEF TO REEF (00:14:20) REEF TO REEF is Australia's newest MTB stage race taking place over four days in the heart of Tropical North Queensland from Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th August 2019. Join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us to be in with a chance of winning. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: ROUVY (00:10:29) We talk to Tereza Vlk Hurikova, elite road and mountain biker and Marketing Manager for Rouvy – a new concept of indoor cycling races based on augmented reality. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:04:41) What breaks a fast SID TALKS: (01:18:23) We talk to Sid from the finish line at Roth and cover off the weekend's race. Plus Sid captures some of the post race conference and we manage to get footage with Lucy Charles, Cam Wurf and Andreas Dreitz. LINKS: Reef to Reef at https://reeftoreefmtb.com/ Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Swimplan at https://swimplan.com/ Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ Recovery Systems at https://www.recoverysystemssport.co.nz/ Endurance Sports TV at https://www.endurancesports.tv/ Yasso 800's at https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20799355/yasso-800s/ V-Dot system at https://runsmartproject.com/calculator/ Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ DC Rainmaker review of Rouvy at https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/rouvy-augmented-reality-training.html More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/home.html CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jul 1, 2019 • 2h 42min
Fitter Radio Episode 270 - A European Racing Round Up
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:13:30) Indoor cycling and Rouvy SID TALKS: (00:27:42) Sid's in Roth. We cover off the weekend's racing and we chat to some of the main players leading into Challenge Roth this weekend. We also talk to Emma Bilham, winner of IRONMAN Ireland. ONE STEP AHEAD: (02:23:38) What's new in the hydration research space LINKS: Rouvey at https://rouvy.com/en/ DC Rainmaker review of Rouvy at https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/rouvy-augmented-reality-training.html More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ More about Emma Bilham at https://www.emmabilham.com/ Nevis Road at https://nevis-road.com/ More about Rachel McBride at https://www.rachelmcbride.com/ More about Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ More about Lisa Roberts at http://www.lisajroberts.com/ More about Andy Potts at https://www.andypottsracing.com/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/home.html IRONMAN Frankfurt at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/emea/ironman/frankfurt/athletes/schedule.aspx#axzz5sD30IWPc The Maurten Hydrogel at https://www.maurten.com/products/gel-100-box One Step Ahead articles at https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/5776/presentation/8470 and https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/5776/presentation/7750 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jun 23, 2019 • 2h 8min
Fitter Radio Episode 269 - Lesley Smith
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:05) Bevan and Tim round up the recent ITU racing and go on to discuss pacing in swimming. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LESLEY SMITH (01:05:19) American pro triathlete Lesley Smith recently raced to a podium second at IRONMAN Boulder. She's already got her Kona slot from a 4th at IRONMAN Texas and is looking forward to giving the Big Island another shot after her DNF last year. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:49:52) Mushrooms LINKS: Follow Lesley Smith on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lesleysmithtriathlete/ Finis Tempo Trainer at https://www.finisswim.com/Tempo-Trainer-Pro Peter Attia podcast with Matthew Walker on sleep at https://peterattiamd.com/matthewwalker1/ Matthew Walker 'Why we Sleep' at https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144324/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=why+we+sleep&qid=1561267888&s=gateway&sr=8-1 Life Cykel Mushrooms at https://lifecykel.com/ Four Sigmatic at https://us.foursigmatic.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jun 16, 2019 • 2h 20min
Fitter Radio Episode 268 - IRONMAN Cairns Kona AG Qualifiers
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:18) Single sided freestyle breathing – the pros and cons. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: Cairns IRONMAN Age Group Kona Qualifiers (00:33:03) Bevan and our roving reporters Krystle and Josh Hockley catch up with a few of the age groupers after the race, some who qualified for Kona. Sarah Thomas Stephen McKellar with Fitter's Josh Hockley Siobhan McCloskey and Elle Hughes Jake Flynn Helen Morgan with Fitter's Krystle Hockley Leigh Davidson – Fitter Radio Coffee Club free race entry winner Sophie Lysaght: Marketing Communications Manager, IRONMAN Oceania ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:32:34) Electrolytes SID TALKS: (01:46:04) We catch up with Sid and talk the latest tri goss. Laura Siddall LINKS: IRONMAN Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cairns.aspx Sigma Nutrition at https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/ Finis Tempo Trainer at https://www.wiggle.co.nz/finis-tempo-swim-trainer-pro/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jun 10, 2019 • 2h 41min
Fitter Radio Episode 267 - IRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Champs 2019
Laura Siddall's hosting this week from Girona in Spain and we start off by hearing all about the bike crash! THE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP SAMORIN SLOVAKIA: (00:14:23) Lucy Charles-Barclay, Sebastian Kienle, Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP: (00:50:00) Pre-race interviews with Sarah True, Tim Berkel, Kelsey Withrow and the Bash Bros – Mike Phillips and Matt Burton IRONMAN Cairns Race Review (00:01:47) Bevan, Josh and Krystle Hockley review all the action from the race! LINKS: The IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cairns.aspx The Challenge Championship at https://thechampionship.de/races/the-championship/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Jun 2, 2019 • 2h 26min
Fitter Radio Episode 266 - Joanna Zeiger
PILATES FOR SPORTS: ROBIN KRAMER (00:11:53) Robin is a USA Triathlon Level I Coach, a Youth and Juniors Triathlon Coach an Exercise Physiologist and Triathlete. She talks to us about her experiences with the new Pilates for Sports Triathlon Programme. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:31:30) Your stress budget and how to audit it. COFFEE CLUB MEMBER LUKE PARKER: (00:41:46) Luke won the free race entry to the PORT TO PORT MTB event. We catch up with him post-race to find out how it all went. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JOANNA ZEIGER (00:57:52) Joanna competed as a professional triathlete from 1998-2010. She placed 4th in the Sydney Olympics and was the 2008 Ironman 70.3 World Champion. She excelled at all 3 distances in the sport of triathlon, winning races in the Olympic, Half Ironman, and Ironman distances. She is an Olympic trials qualifier in 3 sports – marathon, triathlon and swimming and was the first triathlete to race both the Olympics and the Ironman World Championships in the same year (2000). In this fascinating chat with Joanna we cover her pro career, CBD oil, dysfunctional breathing and mental toughness. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:55:19) Ketones as a recovery tool. SOPHIE LYSAGHT: (02:07:28) Sophie is the Marketing Communications Manager for IRONMAN Oceania and this weekend she's doing her first IRONMAN… IRONMAN Cairns! LINKS: Link to FITTER Blog – To Train or Not to Train at https://www.fitter.co.nz/blog-1/2019/5/25/to-train-or-not-to-train Joanna Zeiger at http://joanna-zeiger.com/jzeiger/professional-bio/ and also at https://racereadycoaching.com/ The Sisu Quiz at http://sisu.racereadycoaching.com/index.php/396765?lang=en&encode= IRONMAN Oceania on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANOceania/ IRONMAN Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cairns.aspx Port to Port at https://porttoportmtb.com/ Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ Robin Kramer at http://www.excelltricoaching.com/home.html Ketone study at https://physoc.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1113/JP277831 HVMN at https://hvmn.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

May 26, 2019 • 2h 1min
Fitter Radio Episode 265 - Kelsey Withrow
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:11:41) The FTP Test and CBD Oil HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KELSEY WITHROW (00:39:11) We talk to pro USA triathlete Kelsey Withrow about her career to date, the challenges she's had to face and her plans for the future. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:10:54) Iron deficiency SID TALKS: (01:26:34) Sid's back and we catch up on all the latest tri goss and controversy in the triathlon world. LINKS: More about Kelsey Withrow at https://www.kelseywithrow.com/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ CBD Oil at https://www.outsideonline.com/2296261/athletes-ditching-ibuprofen-cbd-marijuana?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Bodywork-05182019&utm_content=Bodywork-05182019+Version+A+CID_e39a3b8ee4a611eee012513bf6bba13d&utm_source=campaignmonitor%20outsidemagazine&utm_t CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition


