Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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!

  1. Prof Alison Heather on Plasmaide.

    9 HR AGO

    Prof Alison Heather on Plasmaide.

    We catch up on the tri news and racing from the weekend and give our thoughts on the announcement that the IM World Champs is moving back to Kona. Alison Heather is a former academic professor whose research has focused for over 24 years’ on the physiology of steroid hormones and their role in health and disease. She has international recognition for her development of bioassays for the detection of steroid hormones. Alison acts as an advisor to many High Performance Sport Teams including those focusing on female athlete health, triathlon, cycling, running and sports supplements and is currently the Chief Scientific Officer for plasmaide In this conversation, we discuss the supplement Plasmaide, its origins and its benefits for athletes. Dr Heather explains the science behind nitric oxide production, the ingredients in Plasmaide and how it compares to other supplements like beetroot juice. The discussion covers both acute and chronic benefits of Plasmaide, its adaptogenic properties and its influence on carbohydrate metabolism. Dr. Heather also provides practical advice for using Plasmaide safely and effectively, emphasizing the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen. (0:00:00) – A weekend of bike crashes (0:09:22) – T100 goes to the Gold Coast in 2026 (0:15:51) – The racing from IM703 Venice and IRONMAN Australia  (0:24:16) – IRONMAN World Champs moves back to Kona (0:40:05) – Dr Alison Heather intro (0:41:38) – Dr Alison Heather LINKS: Dr Alison Heather at https://www.insitugen.com/ Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com.au/ Live Feisty podcast at https://livefeisty.com/podcasts/feistytriathlon/ironman-goes-backwards-special-world-champs-episode/ Pro Tri News podcast at https://protrinews.buzzsprout.com/1736374/episodes/17067560-episode-217-kona-is-back-with-ironman-ceo-scott-derue 2025 Oceania Triathlon Super-Sprint Championships Runaway Bay at  https://triathlon.org/events/2025-oceania-triathlon-super-sprint-championships-

    1h 19m
  2. IRONMAN Texas Race Review. Performance Enhancing Supplements.

    27 APR

    IRONMAN Texas Race Review. Performance Enhancing Supplements.

    We discuss the tri news and review all the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN Texas, Challenge Taiwan and Challenge Gran Canaria. New Zealand blackcurrants have been show to have an impact on endurance performance. We chat to Dr Sam Shepherd to find out more. (0:02:11) – This week IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie (0:02:50) – Hayden Wilde on a WTCS start list (0:09:41) – Ultro Audio earbuds competition  (0:10:27) – Challenge races from the weekend (0:16:23) – IRONMAN Texas race review (0:39:13) – Intro to supplements for performance (0:45:48) – Dr Sam Shepherd LINKS: More about CurraNZ at https://curranz.com/ IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas Ultro Audio Earbuds at  https://www.ultroaudio.com

    56 min
  3. George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas

    20 APR

    George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas

    The LA 2028 Olympics has seen changes to the original venue plan, we discuss the potential impact on triathlon. We review the start list at IRONMAN Texas George Gilbert is the VP of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks - he designed, built and brought to market TrainingPeaks Virtual, a new and innovative online cycling application that is defining the future of virtual sport. Tim chats to George Gilbert, about the unique features of the platform designed specifically for cyclists, emphasizing the importance of delivering an experience that includes tactical racing and performance verification. George explains how the platform ensures credibility in athletic performance and the onboarding process for athletes. They also touch on the seamless integration with Training Peaks, the customization options available for users and the importance of community feedback in shaping future developments. Training data – have we become too obsessed with the numbers. (0:01:43) – Change of venue at Olympic Games (0:08:28) – IRONMAN Texas (0:18:70) – Training Peaks Virtual intro  (0:21:38) – George Gilbert, Training Peaks (0:49:24) – Technostress  LINKS: Training Peaks Virtual at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/ IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas

    1h 8m
  4. Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind

    12 APR

    Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind

    We share an interview from the World Triathlon podcast with Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon Champion Cassandre Beaugrand! It is a deeply honest chat revealing a little more about just where all the grit, determination and competitive spirit that has taken the 27-year-old to the very top of the sport came from. Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's student in nutrition and dietetics at Auckland University. In this chat with Bevan she discusses her research on fueling strategies for long-distance triathletes. Charlotte highlights the lack of research in this area, particularly for amateur athletes, and the barriers to accessing proper nutrition education. Charlotte shares her personal experiences with nutrition, body image and the psychological aspects of eating, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. She also outlines her upcoming study aimed at assessing the nutritional status of triathletes in New Zealand, inviting participants to contribute to this important research. (0:01:19) – Sweet Cheeks (0:05:41) – Cassandre Beaugrand intro (0:10:16) – Cassandre Beaugrand on the World Triathlon podcast  (0:27:36) – Lionel Sanders, confidence and nutrition (0:32:12) – Nutrition study for New Zealand triathletes (0:36:00) – Charlotte McLauchlan LINKS: The World Triathlon Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-world-triathlon-podcast/id1517199963 Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at [email protected] Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/

    1h 4m
  5. Gordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.

    7 APR

    Gordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.

    We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and the T100 Singapore  Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. In Part 2 of our chat with Gordo we share insights on optimizing training for endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of consistency, tailored workouts for specific race types and the value of low-key races as training opportunities. Gordo discusses innovative training techniques that keep workouts engaging and effective, particularly for busy athletes looking to maximize their performance without overtraining. Plus we discuss the significance of strategic planning in training blocks and the benefits of maintaining a fun and flexible approach to endurance training. (0:00:00) – Xterra Rotorua (0:06:26) – Mooloolaba Triathlon (0:07:19) – Rob Hill  (0:21:55) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:24:33) – Gordo Byrn Part 2 (0:44:11) – IM703 Oceanside review (0:55:14) – T100 Singapore review  LINKS: Xterra Rotorua at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-rotorua-festival Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn T100 Singapore at https://t100triathlon.com/singapore/pro/ IROMAN 70.3 Oceanside at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-oceanside Rob Hill of Hill Top Coaching at https://hilltopcoaching.com.au/about/rob-hill/ Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/

    1h 15m
  6. Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.

    31 MAR

    Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.

    We catch up on the racing from the Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa at the weekend. Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. Tim and Gordo Byrn delve into the intricacies of endurance performance, focusing on the concept of post-training syndrome, recovery strategies and the importance of understanding training zones. Gordo emphasizes the need for athletes to manage setbacks effectively, the role of coaching in maintaining a healthy mindset and the significance of lactate testing in optimizing training. The discussion highlights the balance between pushing limits and ensuring recovery, ultimately aiming for sustainable performance improvements. (0:03:41) – Taylor Knibb won’t be in Singapore (0:07:22) – Hell of the West (0:13:30) – IRONMAN South Africa race review (0:23:26) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:26:00) – Gordo Byrn (1:02:00) – T100 Singapore this weekend (1:03:00) – The Cool Bottle competition giveaway  LINKS: Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn Follow Taylor Knibb on Insta gram at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/ The Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/the-cool-bottle/ Interview with Andrew Buckrell at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2025/1/13/episode-600-andrew-buckrell-phd-the-cool-bottle Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/

    1h 6m
  7. IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance

    24 MAR

    IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance

    We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and the World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin. Dr Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue and its impact on physical performance. (0:00:00) – Night of PB’s in Sydney (0:02:29) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:04:00) – The IRONMAN start lists for pros (0:06:00) – IRONMAN South Africa this weekend (0:07:16) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend (0:07:50) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:10:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong coverage issues (0:12:30) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong racing (0:22:37) – Mental fatigue and its impact on performance (0:28:28) – Dr Kristy Martin (0:56:13) – Tips for training when mentally fatigued  LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong World Cup Lievin at https://triathlon.org/events/2025-t1-indoor-triathlon-world-cup-lievin More about Dr Kristy Martin at https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/en/persons/kristy-martin Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Performance – study at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132915.htm Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29923147

    1h 4m
  8. FODMAP Diets. Tri News

    17 MAR

    FODMAP Diets. Tri News

    We catch up on the racing from the Oceania Champs in Devonport at the weekend. We delve into the complexities of athlete nutrition, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal issues and the role of FODMAPs. Tim shares his experiences of his FODMAP journey plus we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Doctor Dana Lis. In this podcast they discuss the physiological challenges athletes face, the importance of gut health and the need for personalized nutrition strategies. They also emphasize the balance between dietary restrictions and nutritional needs and the significance of effective communication in guiding athletes towards optimal performance. (0:00:00) – Oceania Championships Devonport (0:10:31) – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (0:12:50) – This weekend Hell of the West (0:12:27) – This weekend The Whakatipu Legend (0:13:53) – Fitter Coaching Newsletter Competition (0:14:29) – FODMAP diets and Tim’s experiences (0:27:34) – Excerpt from ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Dr Dana Lis   LINKS: Devonport race at https://devonporttriathlon.com/oceania-championships/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong We Do Science podcast with Doctor Dana Lis at https://www.wedoscience.com/gluten-free-diets-fodmaps-and-athletes-with-dr-dana-lis/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ The Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Monash FODMAP app at https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/ Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://jeff-rothschild.netlify.app/

    52 min
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