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#600 - Andrew Buckrell PhD, the Cool Bottle

Release Date: 01/13/2025

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...

#605 - Emma Jeffcoat

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing from the weekend. We have a free race entry to give away to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. Tim chats to Emma Jeffcoat about her journey as an elite triathlete, her training goals, and the importance of mindset, fueling, and balance in achieving success. Emma reflects on her past experiences, the challenges she faced with body image and under-fueling, and how she has learned to prioritize her well-being. They also talk about the significance of building a supportive team and the positive impact of having a balanced life outside of sport. (0:00:00)...

#604 - Deb Lynch, Coast to Coast Champion

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

This weekend saw the 2025 edition of Coast to Coast, New Zealand’s World Championship of Multi Sport. We chat to the female winner Deb Lynch and find out what she faced both leading into the race and on the day. We have a free race entry competition to Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We discuss the incredible recent running results of Sam Ruthe and Cassandra Beaugrand. (0:00:00) – Coast to Coast (0:06:36) – Sam Ruthe (0:09:31) – Cassandra Beaugrand (0:13:00) – Emma Jeffcoat (0:14:11) – Challenge Wanaka this weekend (0:15:53) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns ...

#603 - Training Peaks Virtual and Rouvy

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy’s purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks. We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, the possibilities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger. Nicole Stirling won the free race entry...

#602 - Hannah Berry

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan and Tim catch up on all the triathlon news plus we meet Tim Richards, Event Director for one of Australia’s most iconic triathlons, the Hell of the West. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend in Queenstown. Hannah Berry is back on the show and she chats to us about the highlights from her 2024 racing season plus reflects on her journey to date in triathlon, the evolution of the sport and her recent T100 contract. Hannah shares insights on the increasing professionalism in triathlon, the challenges of balancing sponsorships and race schedules and her...

#601 - Jack Moody

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Jack Moody is co-hosting this week and we chat to him fresh from his record-breaking performance at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half. We hear how Jack has improved his swimming plus he shares his personal experiences regarding recent gut health issues and his subsequent dietary changes to a low FODMAP diet, which has led to significant physiological improvements and enhanced race performance. We meet Phil Lynch, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong The introduction of Race Ranger technology for age groupers is also discussed including the uncertain future of the...

#600 - Andrew Buckrell PhD, the Cool Bottle

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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...

#599 - Training the Mind

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

We catch up on what’s happening in the world of T100 including race venues and athletes. We meet Rob Hill, winner of the free race entry to the Mooloolaba Triathlon. We look at the importance of training your mind for athletic success and share an excerpt from the Sports Psych Show podcast with Jim Taylor PhD - an internationally recognised authority on the psychology of sports performance. (0:02:44) – T100 Hotshots (0:08:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong free race entry competition (0:10:54) – Rob Hill (0:24:08) – Mental health intro (0:32:00) – Dr Jim Taylor LINKS: A...

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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/