#625 - Challenge Roth. Dr Jeff Rothschild and Beta-Alanine
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
Release Date: 07/07/2025
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
info_outlineJack Moody is hosting this week and we catch up on the racing and news from the weekend.
IRONMAN change their World Champs age group qualification system. We give our thoughts.
There’s a new triathlon and trail running event in Taupo! We tell you more about it.
This week Dr. Jeff Rothschild discusses the role of beta-alanine in enhancing athletic performance, particularly for endurance athletes. He explains the mechanism of action, practical applications, dosage recommendations and safety considerations for using beta-alanine and its combination with other supplements like sodium bicarbonate. The conversation emphasizes the importance of consistent dosing and planning for optimal results in training and competition.
(0:00:00) – Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we call in from Challenge Roth
(0:07:11) – IRONMAN announce changes to their AG World Champs qualifying system
(0:13:54) – Try Off Road Taupo
(0:18:13) – Controversy at the IM703 European Champs in Sweden
(0:21:44) – IRONMAN Swansea
(0:24:46) – Race Ranger Pro Athlete data to be published post Challenge Roth event
(0:27:28) – New Race Ranger app
(0:31:43) – Challenge Roth race review
(0:54:27) – Intro to Dr Jeff Rothschild and Beta Alanine
(0:56:50) – Dr Jeff Rothschild on Beta Alanine
LINKS:
Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/
Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/
Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://www.eatsleep.fit/about-me/
Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/
RaceRanger App at World Triathlon trials new RaceRanger Officiating App
IRONMAN Swansea at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-swansea