#670 - Sam Long Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast. Race Review & That Historic Bike Split
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We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast and that world record breaking dominant bike performance from Sam Long. Kate Bevilaqua has been following the recent Ultraman in Australia. Plus, we review the racing from Challenge Salou The state of professional prize pools – are there athlete payment issues within the PTO? The evolving technology in cycling including gear ratios and 3D-printed components. Upcoming races to watch – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence. Jack shares with us how he would tackle that hilly bike course in Aix. Kevin Hunt discusses his...
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#669 - Ingmar Jungnickel: AiRO.app
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Ingmar Jungnickel, an expert aerodynamicist, earned this distinction for his work with US Speedskating, where he developed a revolutionary team pursuit technique known as the ‘American Push’. This strategy used advanced simulation and computer modeling to help the team break world records. His career includes: Specialized Bicycles: He led the aerodynamics department, overseeing the development of high-performance bikes like the S-Works Tarmac and Venge. US Speedskating: He serves as the Chair of the Sports Science Commission and is the 2018 US Olympic Committee Sports Science Coach of...
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#668 - IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Aerodynamics. Swimming Optimisation.
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We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We explore swim mechanics and delve into cutting-edge aerodynamic technology for cycling with AiRO. 0:00.00 – Kate and Guy race the Busselton Festival of Triathlon 0:08.51 – The biomechanics of swimming 0:12:32 – Swim Smooth Video of John Newsome with Kate and Guy 0:31:22 – IRONMAN Western Australia race review 0:38:40 – Finish line interviews with Jake Birtwhistle and Natalie van Coevorden 0:43:47 – Aerodynamics in cycling 0:54:00 – Ingmar Jungnickel of AiRO 1:07:27 – The...
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#667 - Julie Derron: From Olympic Medals to IRONMAN Dreams
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Julie Derron’s Olympic silver was a milestone, but for her that was just the beginning. She’s simultaneously exploring her potential at IRONMAN - aiming for a breakthrough on the Big Island - whilst keeping her foot firmly on the pedal in middle-distance racing. In this episode, Julie Derron shares insights on training, racing strategies and her plans for Kona qualification. Julie opens up about the challenges of transitioning between short course, middle distance and IRONMAN racing and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels. LINKS: Follow Julie Derron on...
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#666 - T100 Singapore Race Review. Low Cadence Power and Super Shoe Speed.
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We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford back to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Julie Derron and dive deeper into her low torque high cadence bike sessions and how Brett Sutton programs her running. Sabastian Sawe breaks the world marathon record, was it just about the shoes? 0:05.16 – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney 0:06.21 – T100 Singapore 0:21:16 – WTCS Samarkand 0:36:46 – Julie Derron at Challenge Taiwan 0:40:37 – Julie Derron bike training 0:51:47 – Julie Derron...
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#665 - IRONMAN Texas. Tri News and Race Reviews
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We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we chat about the ups and downs of training, racing and the hilarious moments that come with it. Guy shares his experience of trying to retain his pro license while navigating some tough competition… and Jack reveals how one-arm swimming is surprisingly effective. Let us know what you think of our new format! 0:00.00 – Welcome to our show hosts. 0:11.54 – Sam Laidlow 0:22:42 – IRONMAN Texas 1:00:52 – IRONMAN South Africa LINKS: Jack Moody at Kate...
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#664 - Penny Slater
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Penny Slater shares her journey from off-road racing to becoming a top-tier long-distance triathlete. She shares how she navigates the challenges of injury, the importance of nutrition and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels. Penny shares with us her work around Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and hormone health and the role of education in athlete health and performance We also chat about the changing dynamics of pro and age group racing, race course design and the crucial role coaches play in athlete health. Shay McLeod won the free race entry to...
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#663 - Ali Brauer. Pro Licence Eligibility
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Jack Moody’s back in the hotseat… with a shoulder injury! In a recent Slowtwitch article about ‘fast age groupers beating pros’ at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Ali Brauer was called out as one of those pros. Ali takes issue with this article and we chat to her about why she’s absolutely right to do so. Ali also shares her journey through health challenges, her return to professional racing, and her perspectives on recent changes in the sport, including race officiating and qualification rules. 0:00.00 – Jack’s come off his bike 0:06.45 – Pro licence eligibility 0:22:14 – Ali...
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#662 - Matt Hanson
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Jack Moody’s back in the hotseat and we catch up on the racing from Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside at the weekend. We chat with multiple IRONMAN champion MATT HANSON. Matt stormed home for a podium 3rd at the recent IRONMAN New Zealand race recording the fastest run split of the day with an incredible 2:34:49. In this episode Matt breaks down his race at IMNZ and shares his training strategies and thoughts on the evolving sport of long-distance racing. Discover how he approaches performance, the impact of the new draft rules and his plans for future races including Kona. 0:00.00...
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#661 - Tamara Jewett
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We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast at the weekend. At IRONMAN New Zealand this month Tamara Jewett ran into 4th place with a blistering 2:42:40 marathon – the 5th fastest overall marathon run split on the day, including the men. In this episode, Tamara shares her journey from middle-distance running to IRONMAN racing, her experience moving from Canada to California and her approach to mental and physical training. 00:00 – IM703 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast 28:44 – Tamara Jewett intro 31:29 – Tamara Jewett LINKS: IM703 Geelong at Follow...
info_outlineWe review the racing from Challenge Wanaka last weekend and what the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO might mean for racing going forward.
Regan Hollioake, the defending IRONMAN New Zealand champion, reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete. We chat about her season last year and the financial realities of being a professional athlete, plus the unique challenges of travel and race selection, particularly for athletes based in Australia and New Zealand.
Regan shares with us the issues she’s faced managing hydration levels in hot races like Kona and her thoughts on the upcoming race at IMNZ and the excitement of returning as a defending champion.
00:00 – Challenge Wanaka and the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO
18:34 – IRONMAN Cairns free race entry competition
20:42 – Regan Hollioake
53:54 – The triathlon calendar 2026
LINKS:
IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand
Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/
Challenge Wanaka at https://challengefamily.com/
IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns