#635 - The IRONMAN World Championships Nice 2025 Episode
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
The IRONMAN World Championships Nice 2025 Episode
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#634 - IRONMAN World Champs Nice. Gordo Byrn. Racing from the Weekend.
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
We catch up on the racing from the weekend. Clare Fitzpatrick won the free race entry to IM703 Melbourne. We find out more about her. We welcome back Gordo Byrn to discuss his recent experience racing Challenge Roth. He shares the challenges he faced and the lessons learned throughout his journey. Gordo shares insights on race strategy, nutrition and mental resilience plus he reflects on the evolution of training methods and his future goals in the sport. We discuss the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, focusing on the unique challenges of the bike course, the importance of...
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#633 - Matt Hauser and Dan Atkins. Racing from the Weekend.
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
We catch up on the racing from the T100 on the French Riviera, IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See and the WTCS Sprint distance race in Frejus Australian triathlete Matt Hauser and his coach Dan Atkins have enjoyed a successful partnership in triathlon for over a decade. They discuss their recent achievements, including a world championship in the Mixed Team Relay, and share the strategies that have led to their success. The importance of team dynamics, coping with pressure, and maintaining consistency in performance are highlighted, along with the evolution of the sport and their relationship as coach...
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#632 - Chris Beckmans. Stu Rotticci. Racing From the Weekend.
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. We bring Chris Beckmans, Australian Professional Triathlete, back to the show after his recent 7th place finish in a 7:43:48 at IRONMAN Copenhagen. Chris tells us about his race and how he prepared to achieve his best ever result and become the 4th fastest Australian ever at this distance. We chat to Stu Rotticci, winner of the recent Plasmaide competition. The competition offered the winning athletes an opportunity to fly to Font Romeu and train side by side with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden, plus...
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#631 - Tri news and Race Reviews. Dr Phil Hurst on Placebo.
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend. We revisit our interview with Dr. Philip Hurst, former middle-distance runner and current academic from the School of Psychology and Life Sciences at Canterbury University. We discuss the intriguing world of the 'placebo effect', its negative counterpart - the 'nocebo effect' and their impact on sports performance. Drawing from his research and experience, Dr. Hurst shares the significance of these effects in the medical world and how they have the potential to shape athlete performance. (0:00:00) –...
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#630 - Rick Prince, UESCA. Racing from T100 London
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on racing from T100 London at the weekend. We chat to Rick Prince, Founder of UESCA (the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) and discuss his journey in the fitness industry, the creation of UESCA and the importance of quality education in coaching. Rick highlights the need for better certification in endurance sports, their collaboration with experts and the significance of both the science and art of coaching. The discussion also covers the international reach of UESCA's courses, the ongoing education for coaches and the feedback...
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#629 - Training Updates from Bolzano. Arnar Larusson, CEO and Co-Founder of Tyme Wear.
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Jack Moody is back hosting again this week and we’re calling in from our home here in Bolzano, Italy. We chat to Arnar Larusson Co-Founder and CEO of Tyme Wear - a breathing and heart rate sensor that measures fitness, personalises zones and recommends workouts. In this conversation we discuss the innovative breathing measurement technology that Tyme Wear are bringing to market. The discussion covers the evolution of their product design, the significance of breathing frequency in exercise and how it correlates with perceived exertion. Arna explains the historical context of breathing...
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#628 - James Elvery Race Ranger. Tri News and Race Reviews
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
We catch up on the tri news and the racing from the weekend. Tim chats to James Elvery, CEO and Co-Founder of Race Ranger about data transparency, innovations in race management and the future of Race Ranger technology. They explore the importance of fairness in qualification processes and how to enhance the athlete experience. The discussion also touches on the upcoming developments in live data release and the implications for the sport. (0:01:37) – Anne Haug announces her retirement (0:03:24) – Tour de France (0:10:55) – SuperTri (0:20:48) – IM703 Boise (0:26:02) – IM...
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#627 - Grace Thek. IRONMAN Lake Placid
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Grace Thek shares her journey as a triathlete, reflecting on her recent debut and second place finish at the full distance in Challenge Roth. We discuss the changes to her training and her mental preparation leading into the race and her reflections post-race, including her future plans in the sport. We review the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid at the weekend. (0:01:57) – Noosa Triathlon Festival and a free race entry competition (0:04:23) – IRONMAN Lake Placid race review (0:32:30) – Grace Thek LINKS: Noosa Triathlon Festival at Follow Grace Thek on Instagram at Challenge...
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#626 - Hayden Wilde. Tri News and Race Reviews
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Tim and Hayden Wilde discuss Hayden's recent injury and recovery journey, including significant surgery on his scapula and ribs. They delve into his training regimen post-surgery, the challenges he faced and his preparation for upcoming races, particularly the T100 London. The discussion also covers insights on recent triathlon races, predictions for future events, and the dynamics of relay racing. Luke Smithers won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him. We review the racing from IM703 Swansea and WTCS Hamburg at the weekend. (0:00:00) – Altitude...
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Dr Michael Rosenblat completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Exercise Science at The University of Toronto, a Master of Science (MSc) in Physiotherapy at McMaster University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology at The University of Guelph. He is also a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with a Specialization in High Performance.
In our chat with Dr. Michael Rosenblat we discuss his recent work on training intensity distribution and its impact on endurance performance. He reflects on his journey in sports science, the importance of statistical analysis and the need for collaboration in research. The conversation delves into the findings of a network meta-analysis that compares different training intensity models and their effects on VO2 max and time trial performance, highlighting the significance of individual participant data in drawing meaningful conclusions.
We discuss the relationship between coaching and sports science and explore the differences in training intensity requirements for recreational versus competitive athletes, the importance of periodization in training models and the nuances of VO2 peak and time trial performance. Additionally, the conversation delves into the significance of understanding thresholds in training and the need for further research in sports science to better inform coaching practices.
(0:04:34) – Tri news and race reviews
(0:09:39) – IM703 Sunshine Coast free race entry competition.
(0:28:27) – Dr Michael Rosenblat
LINKS:
Our previous interview with Dr Rosenblat at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2021/8/30/episode-383-dr-michael-rosenblat
Which Training Intensity Distribution Intervention Will Produce the Greatest Improvements in Maximal Oxygen Uptake and Time-Trial Performance in Endurance Athletes? Study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39888556/
Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training Versus Sprint Interval Training on Time-Trial Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Study at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32034701/
More about Dr Rosenblat at https://www.evidencebasedcoaching.ca/
IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-sunshine-coast