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#600 - Andrew Buckrell PhD, the Cool Bottle

Release Date: 01/13/2025

#615 - IRONMAN Texas Race Review. Performance Enhancing Supplements.

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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 ...

#614 - George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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....

#613 - Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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,...

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

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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 —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...

#611 - Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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 —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...

#610 - IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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...

#609 - FODMAP Diets. Tri News

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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...

#608 - Tri News. Race Ranger

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bev and Tim catch up on tri news. Thomas Trollope won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out how his day went. Tim and James Elvery of Race Ranger discuss the recent implementation of the Race Ranger system during the Challenge Wanaka age group event, focusing on the experiences of age group athletes and the feedback from officials. They explore the challenges faced, the learnings gained, and the future developments planned for the system to enhance athlete engagement, safety and accountability in triathlon racing. (0:00:00) – Cyclone Alfred (0:06:03) – Thomas Trollope...

#607 - Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand 2025. Imogen Simmonds Doping Allegations

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

We review the racing from IRONMAN New Zealand at the weekend and bring you finish line interviews with the winners Mike Phillips and Regan Hollioake. We give our thoughts and share some of the research around the Imogen Simmonds doping allegations. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. We chat to Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching about the race. Louise Saggers won the free race entry to the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about both her and the race. (0:00:00) – The Imogen Simmonds doping allegations (0:14:12) – Free race...

#606 - Joe Skipper

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Jack is back hosting this week and we catch up with him on where he’s at with his training, diet and nutrition leading in to IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. Joe Skipper, UK professional triathlete is back on the show. Joe tells us about his recent bike accident here in Taupo and how it’s affected his training leading in to IMNZ. He reflects on the previous year's racing challenges and his thoughts on the IRONMAN series. Plus he shares his thoughts on racing in Kona versus Nice, his strategies for upcoming...

More Episodes

The triathlon season is starting in New Zealand with the Mount Festival of Sport this weekend.

Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win the IRONMAN 70.3 in Pucon, Chile.

We chat to Andrew Buckrell PhD - Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Management Power Technologist and CEO & Chief Scientist at Endurance Innovation. Andrew returns to the show to discuss recent innovations in cooling technologies, including the development of the Cool Bottle. The Cool Bottle aims to enhance performance by actively cooling the forearms during races. We delve into the science behind cooling mechanisms, the inspiration for the product, its design and the practical applications for athletes.

We revisit our chat with Dr Paul Laursen on ice slushies and the Floe Bottle. A product that is capable of dispensing a cooling ice slushie through its wide nozzle design.

(0:03:11) – The triathlon season starts this weekend in NZ with the Mount Festival of Sport. Plus Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win at IM703 Pucon, Chile

(0:06:32) – Alex Yee targeting a sub 2:10 marathon

(0:09:56) – Magnus Ditlev commits to the IRONMAN Pro Series

(0:12:02) – Hydration systems on bikes

(0:16:03) – Dr Andrew Buckrell PhD

(0:42:19) – Ice slushies

(0:44:06) – Dr Paul Laursen: Ice slushies and the Floe Bottle

LINKS:

Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/

IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon, Chile at https://www.ironman.com/im703-pucon

Follow Tyler Mislawchuk at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk/

More about Andrew Buckrell at https://eitech.io/about/

Endurance Innovation at https://eitech.io/