Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan McKinnon
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Apr 29, 2018 • 2h 21min

Fitter Radio Episode 211 - Josh Amberger

LISTENER QUESTION: (00:02:38) How long should we be spending in a sauna for heat acclimation. LISTENER FEEDBACK (00:14:52) More about Callum Hawkins and his Common Wealth Games Marathon around heat acclimation. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:24:26) Running with power – how beneficial is it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JOSH AMBERGER: (00:38:50) We bring back Josh Amberger to talk about his podium second at Ironman South Africa plus he answers questions from his followers about the win, his training, his power numbers, cadence, heart rate, nutrition, shoes and death metal! SID (& MIKE) TALKS: (01:27:26) Sid's back and we talk Challenge Melbourne – both the race and the drafting issues. Plus we also talk to Challenge Melbourne winner, Kiwi Mike Phillips! ONE STEP AHEAD: (02:11:25) Carb rinsing LINKS: Link to Workout of the Week at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/report-the-impact-of-running-cadence-on-running-economy-ecor-and-re/ More about Josh Amberger at http://www.josh-amberger.com/ Follow Josh on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/josh.amberger More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ Follow Mike on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz Link to heat exhaustion research at https://www.outsideonline.com/2299756/psychological-side-heat-exhaustion?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=onsiteshare Link to carb rinsing study at https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2018/05000/Effect_of_Carbohydrate_Mouth_Rinse_on_Performance.17.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
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Apr 22, 2018 • 1h 47min

Fitter Radio Episode 210 - Maurice Clavel

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:07:24) The Commonwealth Games Marathon and the Boston Marathon - preparing for the conditions. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MAURICE CLAVEL: (00:24:34) We interview German pro triathlete Maurice Clavel who raced to 3rd at Ironman South Africa last week and to 3rd at Challenge Roth last year. Maurice was already a consistent podium finisher at some of the most prominent IM70.3 events in the world, now he's showing that he can perform at the longer distance too. SID TALKS: (00:53:04) Sid's back and we talk IM South Africa and the loss of the Challenge Wanaka full race. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:18:55) We interview Dan Horton from Tri Adventures New Zealand. 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! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:37:27) The latest research on exercise induced intestinal damage and how to protect yourself. LINKS: Workout of the Week and Ross Tucker's 4 minute mull at http://sportsscientists.com/ Dr Rhonda Patrick and Charles Raison M.D. at https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/charles-raison More about Maurice Clavel at http://www.uplacebmctriathlon.com/athletes/maurice-clavel/ Follow Maurice on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mauriceclavel.de/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Tri Adventures New Zealand at https://triadventuresnz.co.nz/ Mikki's Chocolate Mint Keto Slice at https://mikkiwilliden.com/recipes/choc-mint-keto-slice One Step Ahead research article at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/highintensityexerciseinduced-intestinal-damage-is-protected-by-fermented-milk-supplemented-with-whey-protein-probiotic-and-pomegranate-punica-granatum-l/425A303B178D48BE790EE67DE4D80543 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
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Apr 15, 2018 • 2h 11min

Fitter Radio Episode 209 - Jan van Berkel

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:34) Are Training Apps negatively impacting your performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:39:24) Swiss triathlete Jan van Berkel raced to 4th at this year's Ironman Taupo race. We interviewed Jan before the race to talk about his career to date, his LCHF journey and his race plan for this year with an eye on Kona qualification. SID TALKS: (01:24:49) Sid's back and we talk Superleague, 70.3 Texas and 70.3 Oceanside plus she does an indoor workout with Zwift! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:59:23) Herbal medicine review. LINKS: Link to Workout of the Week at https://theconversation.com/im-a-fitness-app-addict-but-i-know-they-sabotage-my-workouts-94776?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebookbutton More about Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Follow Jan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/janvanberkel/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Herbal Medicine review at https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0218-y 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
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Apr 8, 2018 • 2h 13min

Fitter Radio Episode 208 - Prof Grant Schofield

LISTENER QUESTION: (00:16:23) How to prepare for a race where both cold and heat adaptation are required. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:26:21) We talk to Ali Wilson, one of our FITTER coached age group athletes, about her experiences at the recent Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon. Ali was first female home and 2nd overall. She tells us about the race and how it compared with her Kona experience where she raced to 2nd in her age group. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – GRANT SCHOFIELD: (01:03:29) We bring back Professor Grant Schofield to talk about his new book 'What The Fast!' "Want to drop a few kilos, stay sharp and get your health on track? By simply not eating breakfast and lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays and supercharging your dinner meals, you will become a super-faster. Super-fasting allows for super wellbeing, from effortless weight loss to enhanced immune and brain function. Become a super-faster and unlock the biology of super aging to live a long, healthy life." SID TALKS: (01:38:27) Sid's back and we do a Commonwealth Games roundup. LINKS: Grant Schofield at https://whatthefatbook.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whatthefatbook More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Follow Ali Wilson on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alw2r10/ 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
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Apr 1, 2018 • 2h 15min

Fitter Radio Episode 207 - Tim Reed

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) Our 2 coaches Bev and Tim talk cadence and challenge some of the current thoughts and methodologies around high and low cadence training and racing. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TIM REED: (00:58:10) We bring back Tim Reed, Professional Triathlete, Triathlon Coach and Free-Range Chicken Farmer to the show to talk about his last season, his change of coach and sponsors and the plans for the upcoming season. SID TALKS: (01:28:20) We talk to Sid during her build up for Ironman Australia where she's off to defend her title! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:59:33) New research just published! Athletes who carry a particular variation in the gene which affects caffeine metabolism will have diminished performance after drinking coffee. LINKS: More about Tim Reed at http://timreed.com.au/ Follow Tim on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/timreedprotri/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Cadence blogs at http://trisutto.com/the-great-cadence-debate/ and http://alancouzens.blogspot.co.nz/2009/07/talking-torque-strength-endurance.html and https://www.alancouzens.com/blog/CyclingCadence.html Caffeine and CYP1A2 Genotype Study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29509641 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
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Mar 25, 2018 • 1h 42min

Fitter Radio Episode 206 - Sam Clark

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:16:32) A listener question: How many races is too many in the lead up to an Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM CLARK: (00:27:54) We bring back Sam Clark to talk about his recent third win at New Zealand's iconic Coast to Coast race plus Sam also tells us about his experiences of the Embrunman in France last year. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:00:20) We talk to Mike Lyons from Recovery Systems about their new product the Minimax plus he has a special offer for our listeners! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:25:13) Fasting and caloric restriction - its effect on athletic performance. LINKS: Follow Sam Clark on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SamClarkMultisport/ The Embrunman at http://www.embrunman.com/en/ The Dusi River Marathon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1YPM3e87A Recovery Systems at https://www.recoverysystemssport.co.nz/ Calorie restriction article at https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0214-2 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
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Mar 18, 2018 • 1h 57min

Fitter Radio Episode 205 - Kate McIlroy

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:40) Sleep. 5 MIN FOCUS - TIM BRAZIER: (00:41:40) We welcome Tim Brazier to Fitter and to the podcast! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATE MCILROY: (00:59:20) Kiwi athlete Kate McIlroy has been a runner, a triathlete and now a cyclist. She's also been selected for 3 Commonwealth Games in 3 different disciplines having now been announced in the Women's Road Cycling Team for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk to Kate about her career to date and her thoughts around 2020. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:45:50) Sleep /continued… LINKS: More about Kate McIlroy at http://www.katemcilroy.com/ Follow Kate on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/katemcilroy007/ More about Tim Brazier at https://www.fitter.co.nz/coaching-services/ More about doTERRA On Guard at https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/on-guard-oil The Epworth Sleepiness Scale at http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/about-the-ess/ More about f.lux at https://justgetflux.com/ More about 5-HTP at http://www.clinicians.co.nz/5-htp/ Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder at https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/magnesium-bisglycinate 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
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Mar 11, 2018 • 1h 53min

Fitter Radio Episode 204 - Joe Skipper

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) How to qualify for Kona on little or no run training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:32:00) A listener question around the 16:8 fasting protocol. Plus we talk about carbohydrate sensitivity, intestinal permeability and watermelon versus carb drink. SID TALKS: (00:55:40) IM race tactics for the pros and how they differ from age group racing HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JO SKIPPER: (01:17:00) We catch up with Joe post Ironman New Zealand. Joe does a bungee jump whilst he's here in NZ! LINKS: More about Joe Skipper at http://joeskipper.co.uk/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ IMNZ at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand Techniques that can help you run faster, lift stronger, improve your flexibility, and reduce your injury risk at https://www.runnersworld.com/breathing/5-breathing-fixes-to-take-every-workout-to-the-next-level?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sharebutton Carbohydrate sensitivity at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/123/htm Food sensitivity at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/1/84/htm Watermelon v carb drink at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/8/518/htm 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
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Mar 4, 2018 • 2h 14min

Fitter Radio Episode 203 - Ironman New Zealand 2018

Pre-race chat over coffee with some of the pros – how would their perfect race look: (00:03:28) Braden Currie, Dougal Allan, Nathan Shearer, Simon Cochrane, Laura Siddall. THE MALE PROS: (00:25:51) Simon Cochrane, Nathan Shearer, Mike Phillips, Jan Van Berkel, Cameron Brown, Terenzo Bozzone. Simon Cochrane (7th male pro) Nathan Shearer (6th male pro) Mike Phillips (5th male pro) Jan Van Berkel (4th male pro) Cam Brown (3rd male pro) Terenzo Bozzone IMNZ Champion DAN PLEWS: (00:51:24) Overall age group winner at IMNZ – 8hrs 35mins THE FEMALE PROS: (01:01:00) Indy Kraal, Alise Selsmark, Jocelyn McCauley, Teresa Adams Indy Kraal (5th female pro) Alise Selsmark (4th female pro) Jocelyn McCauley (3rd female pro) Teresa Adam (2nd female pro) POST RACE REVIEW WITH SID AND THE FLEA AT BACU: (01:28:24) SIDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH: (2:06:26) Laura Siddall IMNZ Champion LINKS: Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Ironman New Zealand at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand The Cupcake Cartel at https://www.cupcakecartel.org/ SFuels at http://www.spike-free.com/sfuels Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Simon Cochrane at http://www.simoncochrane.net/ Nathan Shearer at https://nathanshearer.wordpress.com/ Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Cameron Brown at https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/ Terenzo Bozzone at http://www.terenzo.com/ Dan Plews at https://www.plewsandprof.com/ Indy Kraal on Twitter at https://twitter.com/indykraal Alise Selsmark at https://www.cupcakecartel.org/about-us/ Jocelyn McCauley at http://jocelynmccauley.com/blog.html Teresa Adam on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeresaAdamNZTriathlete/ 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
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Feb 25, 2018 • 2h 14min

Fitter Radio Episode 202 - Sarah Haskins

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:00) Breathing and how it impacts performance. An article by Rachel Vickery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SARAH HASKINS: (00:38:40) Sarah Haskins is an American pro Triathlete from St. Louis, Missouri. She competed in her first triathlon in 2003 and became a professional triathlete less than a year later. In 2008 Sarah competed in the Beijing Olympics and in 2011 became the Pan American Games Gold Medalist. Sarah is also a 5 x 70.3 Ironman Champion. As a mother of two young children Sarah tells us the challenges she faces, the people that have helped her along the way and how she now manages her training and race schedule. SID TALKS: (01:22:10) Sid's back and we chew the tri fat around Challenge Wanaka, the upcoming Ironman New Zealand race, and pro athlete contracts. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:58:40) This week we bring you some listener gems. Ali Brownlee shares his nutrition successes after his technical 100km bike race. We have a listener question around fasting protocols plus we've been sent an awesome Vegan Chocolate Brownie recipe - ingredients at (02:11:35). LINKS: More about Sarah Haskins at http://www.sarahhaskins.com/ Follow Sarah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahhaskinstriathlete/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Wanaka at http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IMNZ at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand Macca X Podcast #47 - 58mins into podcast and Facebook page comments at https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/posts/1560312367419957 Link to breathing article at http://www.bsems.com.au/factsheet-breathing-to-optimise-performance-triathlon 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

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