

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 8, 2018 • 2h 23min
Fitter Radio Episode 221 - Richard Murray and Rachel Klamer
LISTENER QUESTIONS: (00:14:52) We answer two listener questions. One about online bike fits and the other about 'Best Bike Splits'. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: RACHEL KLAMER & RICHARD MURRAY: (00:28:30) We catch up with Richard and Rachel to talk about their maiden WTS victories this year and where they're at with coaching, training and racing. SID TALKS: (01:13:15) Sid's back and we talk through her recent 4th place at Roth and the recent controversy around Ironman Austria. ONE STEP AHEAD: (02:03:28) Mikki's doing the Auckland Marathon – This week's O.S.A. segment is all about her and #thejourneyto317 LINKS: More about Richard Murray at http://www.trimurray.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Richardtrimurray/ More about Rachel Klamer at http://www.rachelklamer.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rachelklamertriathlete/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Automated Bike Fit Measurement App Review by DC Rainmaker at www.dcrainmaker.com Best Bike Split at https://www.bestbikesplit.com Jack Daniels VDot Running Calculator at https://runsmartproject.com/calculator More about Pruvit Max sachets at https://pruvitnow.com/product/ketoos-bio-max/ 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, 2018 • 1h 24min
Fitter Radio Episode 220 - Dougal Allan
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:04) Should we make our bikes lighter or more aero. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DOUGAL ALLAN (00:30:50) Bevan and Tim talk to Fitter coached athlete Dougal Allan about running mechanics and his recent decision to race Coast to Coast 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:09:02) Amino acids. LINKS: More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Follow Dougal on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ Wattie Ink at https://www.wattieink.com/ 51 Speed Shop at https://51-speedshop.com/ Dave Bowden at Speed Theory http://speedtheory.co.nz/ Marathon investigations at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/ One Step Ahead articles at https://scholar.google.co.nz/scholar?as_ylo=2018&q=branched+chain+amino+acids+endurance&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&as_vis=1#d=gs_qabs&p=&u=%23p%3DxgG5SUTT4PsJ and https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(18)30257-2 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 24, 2018 • 2h 8min
Fitter Radio Episode 219 - Mike Reilly
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:31) The drive chain. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: MIKE REILLY (00:22:15) We attended an evening with Mike Reilly in February this year which had been organised by Auckland City Tri Club. Here's the recording from that evening where Mike Reilly (Voice of Ironman) and co-host Cameron Brown share their inspirational stories and insights. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:22:50) Keto Kalm and Mikki's Mince Bake. Mince Bake: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread mince over the tray. Sprinkle over 2 tbsps of cajun seasoning, 2 tsps of cumin, 2 tsps of oregano, chopped up bits of pumpkin, pickles and red onion. Season and add a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 200C for 10 mins. Take out and mix around and pop back in oven for another 5 mins. Take out and mix in shredded red and/or green cabbage. Back in oven for another 10 mins or until pumpkin is soft. SQUID TALKS: (01:30:15) Nathan Shearer Australian Pro Triathlete (aka Squidward) steps in for Sid this week and they talk Hoka running shoes, Nathan's FTP and Challenge Roth. LINKS: Chain cleaning link https://cyclingtips.com/2018/05/chain-cleaning-and-maintenace-how-to/ friction-facts.com at http://www.ceramicspeed.com/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ More about Mike Reilly at https://mikereilly.net/ Follow Mike Reilly on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mike.reilly.ironman/ More about Cam Brown at https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/about/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Keto Kalm at https://pruvitnow.com/product/ketokalm-chocolate/ More about Nathan Shearer at https://www.tzeromultisport.com/nathan-shearer.html More about Trainer Road at https://www.trainerroad.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 17, 2018 • 2h 19min
Fitter Radio Episode 218 - Sarah True
HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SARAH TRUE (00:15:03) American pro triathlete Sarah True moved from ITU to the 70.3 distance in 2017. Since then she's hardly been off the podium. Sarah will be on the start line for first Iron distance on July 8, the Ironman European Champs in Frankfurt. We can't wait to see how she goes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:23:42) Altitude – a few tit bits. SID TALKS: (01:34:38) We catch up with Sid in Girona to talk all things triathlon. LINKS: Follow Sarah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sgroffy/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Brad Kearns at http://www.bradkearns.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 11, 2018 • 2h 14min
Fitter Radio Episode 217 - Cairns Ironman Asic Pacific Champs 2018
THE CAIRNS AIRPORT IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 THE INTERVIEWS – PRE-RACE: LUKE & BETH MCKENZIE: (00:02:14) BRADEN CURRIE & MIKE PHILLIPS: (00:14:32) TIM REED: (00:22:17) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (00:28:53) Ambassador for the Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championship TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:48:07) CALLUM MILLWARD: (00:52:36) FINISH LINE INTERVIEWS: BETH MCKENZIE – 3RD (00:59:37) MIRINDA CARFRAE – 2ND (01:04:05) TERESA ADAM – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION! (01:09:12) KYLE BUCKINGHAM – 6TH (01:22:45) TIM O'DONNELL – 4TH (01:34:30) TERENZO BOZZONE – 3RD (01:43:55) JAVIER GOMEZ – 2ND (01:50:14) BRADEN CURRIE – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION! (01:52:50) LINKS: Luke Mckenzie at http://lukemckenzie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete/ Beth Mckenzie at http://bethgerdes.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bethgerdestriathlete/ Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/multisportbradencurrie/ Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz Tim Reed at http://timreed.com.au/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/timreedprotri/ Liz Blatchford on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Liz-Blatchford-163379120392712/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liz_blatchford/ Terenzo Bozzone at http://www.terenzo.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/terenzobozzone Callum Millward at http://www.callummillward.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/callummillward5 Javier Gomez at http://www.javiergomeznoya.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Javier-Gomez-Noya-98479548856/ Kyle Buckingham at https://www.kylebuckingham.co.za/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kylebuckinghampro/ Teresa Adam at https://www.tac.kiwi.nz/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeresaAdamNZTriathlete/ Mirinda Carfrae at http://www.mirindacarfrae.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rinnytriathlon/ Tim O'Donnell at http://timothyodonnell.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TOinTRI/ 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 3, 2018 • 2h 31min
Fitter Radio Episode 216 - Dede Griesbauer
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:12:57) Training the gut to tolerate carbohydrates. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DEDE GRIESBAUER (00:29:00) American pro triathlete Dede Griesbauer is a 3-time top 10 finisher in Kona and, at the age of 47, continues to compete at the highest level. We talk to Dede about her career to date, her upcoming race in Texas and her near career ending crash in 2011 when she was told she'd never run again. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:20:00) We catch up with Thorsten Radde of TriRating and talk IM Cairns – who's looking good for the win, Challenge Roth and the new initiative to add English commentary to the Challenge Roth race streaming plus we discuss how the changes to the Kona qualification process might impact on an athlete's chances of making it to Kona. SID TALKS: (01:49:30) We catch up with Sid in Girona and talk through the weekend's racing. LINKS: Link to research article at http://www.mysportscience.com/single-post/2017/03/25/Training-the-gut-for-athletes?_amp_=true More about Dede Griesbauer at http://www.dede-griesbauer.com/ Follow Dede on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dedegriesbauer Thorsten Radde of TriRating at https://www.trirating.com/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ The Magic Pill at https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80238655 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 27, 2018 • 1h 51min
Fitter Radio Episode 215 - Jen Annett
ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:17:18) Substrate metabolism during Ironman Triathlon – different horses on the same courses. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JEN ANNETT (00:35:33) Jen Annett, Canadian pro triathlete, was hit by a car in 2008 whilst bike training for the Ironman World Champs in Hawaii. As a result of that accident she developed epilepsy. Determined not to let it slow her down she continued to follow her Ironman dream and since then has raced to many podium placings and wins including recently taking the World Record Ironman bike record at Texas. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:18:48) Bevan and Tim talk all things Open Water Swimming. LINKS: More about Jen Annett at https://www.jenannett.com/ Follow Jen on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jenannetttriathlete/ Link to research paper 'Substrate Metabolism During Ironman Triathlon' at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-0938-9 Link to 'Are You Training Your Gut' article at https://triathlonworld.com/nutrition/are-you-training-your-gut-143967 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 20, 2018 • 1h 29min
Fitter Radio Episode 214 - Andrew Starykowicz
LISTENER QUESTION & WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:36) CTL and how to plan a build for Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW ANDREW STARYKOWICZ: (00:29:16) We talk to American pro Triathlete Andrew Starykowicz about his recent Ironman bike record at Texas. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:56:42) The effects of a low carb diet on 4 weeks of high intensity training. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:05:50) We talk to Kiwi pro Triathlete Carl Read about his recent win at Ultraman Australia. LINKS: More about Andrew Starykowicz at http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/ Follow Andrew on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/starykowicz/ More about Carl Read at http://www.carlread.com Follow Carl on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carl.read.12 More about Ultraman Australia at https://www.facebook.com/UltramanAustralia/ One Step Ahead study at https://www.jssm.org/hf.php?id=jssm-17-259.xml 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 13, 2018 • 1h 35min
Fitter Radio Episode 213 - Dylan McNeice & Julia Grant
WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:30) Bev and Tim talk running. How to reduce injury risk and optimise your running going forward. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: DYLAN MCNEICE & JULIA GRANT (00:54:30) We talk to Kiwi pro triathletes Dylan and Julia about their recent wins at Challenge Taiwan. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:20:36) Can you go keto if you're vegan. PROMOTION: Tri Adventures is a boutique travel company providing triathlon holiday packages to travel and race in spectacular destinations around the world. Their unique tour options are catered to triathletes, their families and their supporters wishing to be part of an iron distance or half distance triathlon event. Visit their site at https://triadventuresnz.co.nz/ for more details and use the code Fitter1 for a $100 discount off your trip! LINKS: Running article at https://www.outsideonline.com/2304106/ultimate-evidence-based-guide-recovery More about Dylan McNeice at http://dylanmcneice.com/ Follow Dylan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dylanmcneice.triathlete/ Follow Julia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juliakgrant/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/julia.grant.75 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 7, 2018 • 2h 14min
Fitter Radio Episode 212 - Ironman Australia
An intro with Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer... PRE-RACE CHAT AT THE EASTERN TIGER: (00:23:40) We talk to Laura Siddall, Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer pre-race. PRO PANEL AT IRONMAN AUSTRALIA: (00:41:20) We record the pre-race Pro Panel event with Luke Mckenzie, Marino Van Hoenacker, Paul Ambrose, Laura Siddall, Annabel Luxford and Dave Dellow. THE INTERVIEWS: (01:04:38) DOUGAL ALLAN NATHAN SHEARER MARK BOWSTEAD LUKE MCKENZIE MARINO VANHOENACKER MEL BURKE LAURA SIDDALL LINKS: Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance Nathan Shearer at https://www.tzeromultisport.com/nathan-shearer.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nathanshearertriathlete Luke Mckenzie at http://lukemckenzie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete/ Marino Vanhoenacker at http://www.marinovanhoenacker.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Marino-Bink-Vanhoenacker-40720009623/ Paul Ambrose at http://www.paul-ambrose.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AmbroseLive Follow Annabel Luxford on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brissybella/ Dave Dellow at http://www.kiscoaching.com/david and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/david.dellow.7 Mel Burke on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melanie.burke.129 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


