Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

ONE STEP AHEAD: How nitrate works and why mouthwash is bad. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: From ITU to the longer distances – who will make it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUKE MCKENZIE: Australian Luke McKenzie has won eight Ironman titles in his career to date and is currently in Kona gearing up for his 11th race where he finished second in 2013. Luke raced to an exceptional 7:55:58 at Ironman Western Australia breaking the record and becoming the fastest Ironman anywhere in Australia ever! Luke talks to us about his involvement with the Island House Triathlon in the Bahamas where 40 top pros will be racing over three days for a $500,000 prize purse! 5 MIN FOCUS: We talk to Kelly Sheerin, Running & Cycling Mechanics Clinic Manager at AUT Millennium about the upcoming Endurance Performance Summit www.autmillennium.org.nz/eps GEEK OUT: Menthol mouthwash and how it can be utilised in hot conditions. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Beet juice – the latest. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Eccentric strengthening for the hamstrings. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LANCE WATSON: Ironman University Master Coach Lance Watson has coached at numerous World Champs and major Games, including the past 4 Olympic Games. In 2015 Lance was inducted into the Triathlon Hall of Fame for coaching. Lance holds a degree in Human Kinetics and is an NCCP Level IV certified master triathlon coach and an NCCP Level III distance running coach. We talk to Lance about the growth of the sport and his time in triathlon plus we hear about what it takes to go well in Kona! 5 MIN FOCUS – PREPARATION FOR IRONMAN TAUPO 70.3: As well as an Ironman University Master Coach Matt Dixon is also an author, co-founder of Purplepatch Fitness, exercise physiologist, former professional triathlete and elite coach of leading Ironman Pro Athletes. In this segment Matt gives us his tips for preparing for a 70.3 race https://purplepatchfitness.com/ GEEK OUT: Training your breathing muscles. GIVEAWAY: An entry to the Ironman 70.3 in Taupo!! To be in the draw to win go to the Great Lake Taupo website at http://www.greatlaketaupo.com/ and email us on info@fitter.co.nz FIVE of the region's endurance events. The competition will run for a couple of weeks and the winner will be announced on Facebook. Good luck! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Food inspo. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: High Intensity training – how long and how hard should we go. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CARRIE LESTER: Carrie Lester Australian triathlete likes to fly under the radar, however after 3 sub 9hr finishes at iron distance races in the past year it's unlikely she'll be able to stay there! With a background in track running Carrie's been racing as a pro triathlete since 2010. Her first sub 9 performance was last year in Roth (8:53) which she followed with a sub 9 in Chattanooga (8:56) and then Roth again this year with an 8:42. As well as these stellar performances Carrie ran into 3rd place at IMNZ in March and then went on to win the Eagleman 70.3 the following June and the iconic Embrunman in the French Alps in August. We can't wait to see how she goes in Kona. 5 MIN FOCUS – PREPARATION FOR TAUPO 70.3: Ironman University Master Coach Lance Watson has coached at numerous World Champs and major Games, including the past 4 Olympic Games. In 2015 Lance was inducted into the Triathlon Hall of Fame for coaching. Lance holds a degree in Human Kinetics and is an NCCP Level IV certified master triathlon coach and an NCCP Level III distance running coach. In this segment Lance gives us some tips about training for a 70.3 race. GEEK OUT: The relationship between low iron and the cold. GIVEAWAY: An entry to the Ironman 70.3 in Taupo!! To be in the draw to win go to the Great Lake Taupo website at http://www.greatlaketaupo.com/ and email us on info@fitter.co.nz FIVE of the region's endurance events. The competition will run for a couple of weeks and the winner will be announced on Facebook. Good luck! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Carbohydrate ingestion during long distance triathlon events. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS – Bevan's race review. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TIM REED: Our interview this week is with Australian triathlete and LCHF advocate Tim Reed. A great athlete known as much for his budgie smugglers as he is for his amazing sporting achievements! Tim has had a fantastic year to date most recently winning both the Ironman 70.3 Asia Pacific Champs and, last weekend, the Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Mooloolaba. 5 MIN FOCUS: Performance Nutrition summit – A FREE online seminar which begins Monday, September 12th – go to http://performancenutritionsummit.com/ to register. Chris Ritter and Steph Saullo of Ritter Sports Performance http://rittersp.com/ have brought together 17 of the world's most influential practitioners and researchers to teach you everything you need to know about maximizing your nutrition for performance and recovery. GIVEAWAY: We have a signed copy of Stacey Sims new book 'ROAR" to giveaway. Just go to our website and tell us the Episode number of when Stacey was last on the show. Email the answer to us at info@fitter.co.nz and you'll be in the draw to win! Entries close at 12 noon on Friday 16 September. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Nuts – Mikki talks about the pros and cons. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Caffeine – when's the best time to use it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAMIE TURNER: Kiwi Jamie Turner, one of the top triathlon coaches in the world, has spent over two decades coaching some of the world's best triathletes. Jamie works with a group of athletes calling themselves the Wollongong Wizards - a squad which includes recent Rio Olympics Gold Medal winner Gwen Jorgensen. We were delighted to have the chance to talk to Jamie post Rio. 5 MIN FOCUS: This week Bevan talks to Jason Moore, Founder of Elite HRV http://www.elitehrv.com/ about their newly launched Heart Rate Variability Course https://my.hrvcourse.com/ - The Science and Application of HRV. The course covers the foundational science and practical application of Heart Rate Variability with a focus on data that is available to the general population. It includes over three hours of video content in 16 easy-to-digest modules as well as cheat sheets, reference documents, and a Certificate of Completion. Fitter podcast listeners have been offered a 10% discount!! Just use the code 'fitterpodcast' to qualify. GEEK OUT: Reducing injury risk through the rotation of running shoes. IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPS: A round up. CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Protein. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bev talks about those pre-race nerves. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - HEATHER JACKSON: Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, American Triathlete Heather Jackson had a passion for ice hockey. She was good at it too, making the US National Team Program before moving to track cycling in 2009. Heather had already 'dabbled' in triathlon winning her age group (18-24) in Kona in 2008 and it was a year later that she decided to concentrate solely on the sport. Since then she's gone from strength to strength. Her career highlights to date are impressive with wins at Ironman Coeur d'Alene (2015), 2-Time Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Champion (2013, 2015), Escape from Alcatraz Champion (2013), Ironman 70.3 Princeton Champion (2014), Runner Up at Ironman 70.3 World Championships (2013), 5th Place Ironman World Championships in Kona last year and most recently Heather took out the win and a new course record at Ironman Lake Placid in 9hrs and 9 mins. Can't wait to see how she goes in Kona! 5 MIN FOCUS: This week Bev talks to Sean Watkins, husband of Heather Jackson and founder of Wattie Ink. Founded in Southern California in 2009 Wattie Ink. has evolved from a sports marketing agency representing some of the world's best triathletes to an apparel company dedicated to creating the finest gear in the world. Wattie Ink. apparel is designed, tested and manufactured in their own factory in Southern California with the intent to inspire, motivate and challenge athletes to follow their dreams, take risks, and never give up. GEEK OUT: This week Bevan and Mikki talk about Ketone esters. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: What pre-race dietary and non-dietary factors are associated with upper and/or lower GI distress for a 70.3 race. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bev talks about what he's doing in his running to prepare for the 70.3 Worlds and Kona. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HOLLY LAWRENCE: 26-year-old British Triathlete Holly Lawrence is new to the 70.3 distance but already she's starting to make waves. So far this year Holly, who trains in Los Angeles, has finished fourth at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside, second at the Ironman 70.3 North American Pro Champs in Utah and most recently took out the win at the Ironman 70.3 in Mont-Tremblant in a time of 4:08, over 8 minutes ahead of second place Heather Wurtele. Holly's next race is the Ironman 70.3 Worlds in Mooloolaba and she'll be one to watch out for! GEEK OUT: The Prof and Plews have passed the baton for this week's 'Geek Out' back to our hosts who discuss iron and altitude training. CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMIT – AUT MILLENNIUM 26 & 27 NOVEMBER 2016: Register your interest NOW by emailing eps@autmillennium.org.nz ONE STEP AHEAD: Transitioning to LCHF – ways to get over the 'low carb flu'. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks us through his swim training for the 70.3 Worlds and Kona. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – EMMA PALLANT: Current ITU World Duathlon champion and former European cross country champion Emma Pallant came from middle distance track running and cross country. She's recently turned her hand to the 70.3 distance with some great results. This year she achieved a 3rd place at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca then a few weeks later at Ironman 70.3 Barcelona took out second place. Bev talks to Emma about her career to date and her plans for the future. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: Bevan talks to Shannon Rea, Regional Sales Representative for GARMIN Australasia about the new Garmin Edge 820 GPS Bike Computer for Performance and Racing. The Edge 820 is lightweight and compact with a GroupTrack feature that keeps tabs on everyone in your riding pack. It also has advanced performance monitoring including VO2 max, recovery advisor, Strava live segments, FTP, performance condition and advanced cycling dynamics. It has a built-in incident detection warning, and bike-specific navigation preloaded with Garmin Cycle Map for turn-by-turn navigation. GEEK OUT: The Prof and Plews have passed the baton for this week's 'Geek Out' back to our hosts who discuss the benefits of being acclimatised to heat. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Intuitive eating. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: The standing desk. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KYLE BUCKINGHAM: South African Kyle Buckingham was a surfer. He surfed every day until at age 24 he started running for fun on a treadmill. In 2005, a year later, he did his first Ironman. In 2013 Kyle went to Kona and raced to an age group record time of 8:37 and in 2014 took his first win at Lake Placid. A week ago he took out his second Ironman victory winning Ironman Vineman in a time of 8:27:58! An incredible athlete who's now got his eye on Kona. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: Bevan talks to Shannon Rea, Regional Sales Representative for GARMIN Australasia about the new Garmin Forerunner 735XT. This GPS running and multisport watch is for athletes who want dialled-in data for training and a lighter load on race day. Garmin Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate lets you run freer when it's time to toe the line. For advanced running dynamics and other detailed measurements, add a HR chest strap and train your heart out. Includes built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, paddle sports and more. The auto multisport feature lets you transition sports with just one button press. Smart notifications, automatic uploads and Connect IQ™ compatibility for custom watch faces and apps make the 735XT the ultimate smartwatch for runners and triathletes. GEEK OUT: The Prof and Plews have passed the baton for this week's 'Geek Out' back to our hosts who discuss the training of international distance runners. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: 10 bio hacks for fruit. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Joe Skipper's power file from Roth plus we discuss Jan Frodeno's bike split. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – NICK KASTELEIN: Australian triathlete Nick Kastelein started off his triathlon career in ITU racing. He made the switch to the longer 70.3 distance and moved from Mudgee to Spain to train. Since then he's placed 4th in both Challenge Shepparton and Challenge Batemans Bay but the highlight was his 2nd place at Challenge Melbourne last year. It was in Spain that the training relationship with Jan Frodeno kicked off. Nick raced his first iron distance race at Roth two weeks ago and crossed the line in a spectacular time of 8:05! He credits Frodeno's training, guidance and support for this great achievement but, let's face it, he's also a pretty impressive athlete! GEEK OUT: This week The Prof talks to us from the Training Peaks conference in Boulder Colorado and interviews Exercise Physiologist and Ironman Coach Alan Couzens about his recent blog – 'Why coaches should learn to code'. CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition