Shows
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJack Moody. Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. Sam Long. Jack Moody, Professional Triathlete, is hosting the podcast with Bevan this week. We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we talk about the “sellout” for the pros at the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race – will this be a nightmare to officiate? We share Sam Long’s review of his race at the T100 in Miami and ask do pro athletes have their feet in both camps, despite having contracts with the PTO? We catch up with Graham Brewster, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. Bevan chats to Justi...
2024-03-251h 29
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastFulGaz. Noosa Tri. Joe Skipper. Brad Weiss. Challenge Wanaka. We chat to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager for FulGaz, about their brand new group ride feature to help make indoor sessions even better, FulGaz Chat. The chat feature is available in the latest update to all users, and riders can now socialise with others on group rides or use the FulGaz app in chat mode on a mobile device. Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Noosa Triathlon plus we chat with Richard Kingsford, winner of the free race entry, to find out how it all went. Joe Skipper was a last minute DNS...
2023-11-0659 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastAmy-Lee Bowler and CGM’s. Race Reviews. Taylor Knibb This week on the podcast Bevan and Mikki discuss the use of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) for athletes plus we share an excerpt from Mikki’s full interview with Amy Lee Bowler, PHD Candidate, Sports Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian. Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing plus we share Taylor Knibb’s interview on her plans to combine a road cycling racing calendar with her existing triathlon career. (0:10:42) – Kirsty Wood – Coffee Club member and winner of a free race entry to IM703 Sunshine Coast. (0:16:26) – Competition for a free race entry to the iconic Noo...
2023-07-231h 20
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDr Alannah McKay. Dr Philip Hurst. Dr Alannah McKay is a post-doctoral fellow and researcher in the field of iron metabolism, immune system health and also diet manipulation. Bevan and Mikki discuss Dr McKay’s work in sports nutrition and the impact of low carb availability on iron metabolism. Plus we share excerpts from Mikki’s full interview with Dr McKay on Mikkipedia. Dr Philip Hurst is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Life Sciences at the University of Canterbury. Bevan and Tim discuss Dr Hurst’s work into the placebo and nocebo effect on sports performance. (0:04:25) – Competition for 12 months free access t...
2023-07-1557 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastRace Reviews. Emma Mosley. The Taper. Bevan and Mikki discuss psycho social stress and we hear excerpts from our interview with Dr Emma Mosley on optimizing performance through HRV and slow-paced breathing, out tomorrow. Bevan and Tim review the weekend’s racing plus we discuss the ‘Taper’ and bring you audio from Prof Paul Laursen’s interview with Yann Le Mer. (0:07:00) - Free race entry competition for the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney (0:08:04) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ (0:08.20) - Psycho Social Stress (0:13:58) - Excerpts from our interview with Dr Emma Mo...
2023-07-031h 03
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastProtein. Race Reviews. Joel Filliol. Sarah Crowley. Sophie Coldwell Bevan and Mikki talk about the importance of protein and how we can more easily get it into our diets. Bevan and Tim review the weekend’s including IRONMAN Cairns, plus we have a swim focus this week - conditioning versus technique – is one more important than the other? We bring you Coach Joel Filliol’s advice on the most important aspects to consider plus we hear from professional triathletes Sarah Crowley and Sophie Coldwell. Listen in to hear the full interview with Sarah Crowley tomorrow. (0:02:00) - Snow Shoeing (0:05:05) - CurraNZ: The ben...
2023-06-191h 22
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMaximal Sustained Energy Expenditure. Race Reviews. Super Shoes.Bevan and Mikki discuss the concept of Maximal Sustained Energy Expenditure, its impact on the world of professional cycling and how an athlete's fuel intake and metabolic rate change throughout the stages of a Grand Tour. We bring you an excerpt with Dr Sam Impey ahead of tomorrow’s interview. Tim joins us for a Coaches Catch Up and we review the weekend's races and share finish line interviews with Hayden Wilde. We discuss the super shoes phenomenon and give you a preview of our interview out tomorrow with Dr. Kim Hebert-Losier, Senior Lecturer in Health, Sport an...
2023-05-151h 05
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastFenella LangridgeTim and Bevan host the show this week and we bring you the news from IM70.3 and IRONMAN New Zealand. COFFEE CLUB CHRISTMAS SUBSCRIPTION: (00:05:11) Go to our website for more details. MARC WROBEL: (00:05:54) Marc won the free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia. We find out how his race went. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: FENELLA LANGRIDGE (00:23:02) We chat to British Pro Triathlete Fenella Langridge about her season to date and her 6th place at the IRONMAN World Champs. 📷 @justinluau IRONMAN 70.3 TAUPO AND IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND 2022: (01:13:34) Bevan and...
2022-12-121h 39
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJames Elvery: CEO Race RangerFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION WINNER: ROSS LOCKEY (00:10:38) Ross won the free race entry to the Mount Festival of Sport Tauranga Half. We chat to Ross to find out how his training’s going. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:18:08) This week we’re giving away a pair of Ultro Earbuds. For more information on Ultro go to https://www.ultroaudio.com/ COACHES CHAT & HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: (00:20:13) Bevan and Tim review Gustav Iden’s racing and power file from IRONMAN Florida plus Bevan chats to James Elvery. James is the co-Founder and CEO of...
2021-11-141h 48
MikkipediaBevan McKinnon - Fitter RadioMikki is also cohost of Fitter Radio as you know and Bevan is the one that got her into podcasting. Of course we talk about this, but more so we talk about him as a kid, an athlete, a podcast host and an elite athlete coach. Many gems in this one for coaches, athletes and anyone wanting an insight into growing up in NZ in the 1970s. If you like it, subscribe and leave a review! Click here for the link to previous podcasts.Bevan can be found at: https://www.fitter.co.nz...
2021-10-261h 31
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJan Van BerkelWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:22) Consistency in training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:34:55) The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on exercise performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JAN VAN BERKEL (00:45:01) We bring Jan back to the show after his recent victory at IRONMAN Switzerland. FITTER COACHES BEVAN MCKINNON & TIM BRAZIER: (01:35:03) Bev and Tim review the week’s racing. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about INFINIT Nutrition at http://www.infinitnutrition.com/ 10% off INFINIT Nutrition at https://www.fitter.co...
2021-09-192h 17
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSam RenoufFITTER RADIO is delighted to be partnering again with MITOQ. ULTRO EARBUDS COMPETITION FOR OUR COFFEE CLUB MEMBERS: (00:15:31) ED WHITING: (00:17:59) Ed won the free race entry competition to IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo. We find out a bit more about him. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:30:08) Sun protection and diet. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SAM RENOUF (00:41:30) We bring Sam Renouf – CEO of the PTO - back to the show to talk Collins Cup, PRO-AM series and how it’ll all look next year! FITTER COACHES BEVAN MCKINNON & TIM...
2021-09-131h 53
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDr Michael RosenblatFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:07:45) This week we’re promoting a free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo. HANNAH WELLS: (00:10:07) FORM Goggles are now offering guided swim workouts IN the goggles! Hannah Wells talks to us about this new development. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DR MICHAEL ROSENBLAT (00:18:11) Michael Rosenblat is a Doctor of Philosophy in Exercise Science, University of Toronto. His doctoral studies focused on programming interval training to optimize endurance sport performance. He is also a certified triathlon coach and has prepared athletes for national and international level competition by developing and im...
2021-08-302h 02
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSam AppletonIAIN WOOD: (00:09:13) Iain won the free race entry to the Queenstown Marathon! We bring Iain back to the show to find out how his training’s going. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:19:49) This week we’re promoting a free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia! JETBLACK CYCLING COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUCEMENT: (00:21:45) Listen in to hear who is the winner of the ultimate indoor cycling prize pack valued at over $2,200! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SAM APPLETON (00:28:04) We catch up with Australian Pro Triathlete Sam Appleton to talk about his last 12 mont...
2021-08-231h 50
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLuke OlssonJETBLACK CYCLING COMPETITION: (00:07:15) For ALL our listeners! Win the ultimate indoor cycling prize pack valued at over $2,200! Go to https://www.jetblackcycling.com/competitions/ for more details on how to enter. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:07:57) This week our coffee club members have an opportunity to win a free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne! KELLY MILLER: (00:12:16) Kelly won the free race entry to the iconic Noosa Triathlon. We chat to Kelly to find out a bit more about her. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LUKE OLSSON (00:23:04) Do athlete and...
2021-08-012h 03
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastHayden WildeJETBLACK CYCLING COMPETITION: (00:11:15) For ALL our listeners! Win the ultimate indoor cycling prize pack valued at over $2,200! Go to https://www.jetblackcycling.com/competitions/ for more details on how to enter. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:15:37) This week our coffee club members have an opportunity to win a free race entry to the Noosa Triathlon! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: CRAIG KIRKWOOD (00:20:31) We bring Craig Kirkwood back to the show to hear a bit more about his career to date, his work with Hayden Wilde and his thoughts on Tokyo 2021.
2021-07-192h 03
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSkye MoencheHOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SKYE MOENCH (00:58:55) We chat to USA pro triathlete Skye Moench following her recent podium 3rd at IRONMAN Tulsa. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:10:56) Beyond beefburgers BEVAN AND TIM: (01:23:52) FITTER coaches Bevan and Tim review the last week’s racing. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about INFINIT Nutrition at http://www.infinitnutrition.com/ 10% off INFINIT Nutrition at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Follow Skye on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/skyemoench/ Je...
2021-07-052h 07
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSarah PiampianoFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB: PRIZE COMPETITION ULTRO EARBUDS (00:09:46) We’re delighted to announce our partnership with ULTRO and this week we’re offering all our coffee club members the opportunity to win a free pair of the awesome ULTRO earbuds. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SARAH PIAMPIANO (00:19:30) We chat to American pro triathlete Sarah Piampiano. FITTER COACHES BEVAN AND TIM: (01:07:19) Bevan and Tim talk Olympic selection and Collins Cup. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:36:12) Intuitive eating. LINKS: More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at h...
2021-06-201h 58
Effortless Swimming7 Lessons From Coaching The Pros With Bevan Mckinnon
My guest today is Bevan Mckinnon. He is a coach at Fitter Coaching and he hosts a podcast called Fitter Radio. Bevan coaches multiple pro triathletes who have won several Ironman and 70.3 Distance Events. He has also won the Age Group World Championships in Kona and other long course events. In this episode, we are talking about some of the lessons that he has learned over the last several years of coaching and how they might apply to triathletes and swimmers who are looking to get better at swimming.
8:41 Environment And Coaching9:57 Being An Objective Coach
2021-06-1500 min
The Effortless Swimming Podcast#179: 7 Lessons From Coaching The Pros With Bevan MckinnonMy guest today is Bevan Mckinnon. He is a coach at Fitter Coaching and he hosts a podcast called Fitter Radio. Bevan coaches multiple pro triathletes who have won several Ironman and 70.3 Distance Events. He has also won the Age Group World Championships in Kona and other long course events. In this episode, we are talking about some of the lessons that he has learned over the last several years of coaching and how they might apply to triathletes and swimmers who are looking to get better at swimming. 8:41 Environment And Coaching 9:57 Being An Objective Coach
2021-06-1545 min
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSimon WegerifFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB MEMBER MICHAEL TURNER (00:09:12) Michael (aka Titchyboy) Turner won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out a bit more about him. BEVAN AND TIM BRAZIER (00:23:10) FITTER coaches Bevan and Tim give us a round up of the racing from the weekend. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SIMON WEGERIF (01:10:57) Simon Wegerif is the Founder and Managing Director of ‘Ithlete’ the leading, scientifically founded app that accurately measures HRV (hear Rate Variability) in only 1 minute. ithlete is designed for teams, individuals and anyone who enjoys competitive sports. ONE...
2021-06-072h 15
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJames SpraggBEVAN AND TIM BRAZIER (00:14:53) FITTER coaches Bevan and Tim give us a round up of the recent triathlon racing in the short and long distances plus we hear their predictions for IRONMAN Cairns this weekend. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JAMES SPRAGG (00:53:07) James Spragg of Spragg Performance is a British Cycling qualified coach, a UK Anti Doping registered 'coach clean' coach, a member of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Scientists and has completed a MSc in Applied Sport Science focussing on improving endurance performance in elite cyclists. In addition, he is a member of the...
2021-05-312h 07
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDirk FrielDAN EISENHARDT – FORM GOGGLES: (00:10:39) We bring back Dan Eisenhardt, Founder and CEO of FORM Goggles to talk about their new open water swimming functionality. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:26:03) FITTER Coach Tim Brazier is back on the show to discuss whether ‘To ERG or not to ERG’. DIRK FRIEL – TRAINING PEAKS: (01:02:40) This week we talk to Co-Founder of Training Peaks Dirk Friel. Bevan and Dirk talk about the origins of Training Peaks, its evolution and its future. HELENE GUILLAUME – WILD.AI (01:39:24) We bring Back Helene Guillaume of WILD.AI to update us...
2020-08-232h 03
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastEmma PallantKRYSTLE HOCKLEY: (00:17:54) FITTER Coach Krystle is back on the show to talk about her work in the nutrition space and with the Holistic Performance Nutrition course. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:43:46) We combine our two segments this week and Bevan and Mikki talk heart health. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: EMMA PALLANT (01:10:25) British Pro Triathlete Emma Pallant talks to us from Johannesburg. We chat about her last season and how she feels about ‘going long’ again, surviving during COVID-19 plus how the PTO saved her marriage! LINKS: More about Emma Pall...
2020-07-261h 53
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDavid McNameeFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:09:37) Join the Fitter Radio Coffee Club and be in with a chance to win a free pair of the AWESOME FORM Swim Goggles. More details here https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:11:49) FITTER launches INSCYD testing services - the world's most advanced physiological performance analysis software. Bevan tells us a bit more about it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DAVID MCNAMEE (00:22:17) We chat to Scottish pro Triathlete David McNamee about training through COVID-19, Kona and his season last year, sponsorship, the PTO and that 10...
2020-06-281h 53
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastPatrick Lange and Jocelyn McCauley - IRONMAN VR1 ChampionsWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:13:17) Bevan and Tim talk ‘Warm Ups’ and ‘Cool Downs’ – are they really necessary? HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: PATRICK LANGE (00:53:04) & JOCELYN MCCAULEY (01:24:27) IRONMAN VR1 Racing Champions ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:49:33) Boredom eating LINKS: IRONMAN Virtual Racing Series at https://www.ironmanvirtualclub.com/ FORM goggles at https://www.formswim.com/ More about Patrick Lange at https://www.patrick-lange.org/en/ More about Jocelyn McCauley at http://www.jocelynmccauley.com/ Warm Up Spanish study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32182586 The Elite Mindset Institute at http://elitemindsetinstitute.com.au/ Tra...
2020-04-122h 04
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastTeresa AdamWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:21) We bring back FITTER coach Krystle Hockley to talk through her progress with the Holistic Performance Nutrition course. Plus Krystle and Bevan talk windtrainers. There is currently 50% off the HPN popular online short courses; Keto Mastery, Carb-Appropriate Nutrition, Functional Mycology and Research For Practitioners until the end of April 2020. For more information visit www.holisticperformance.institute Cliff is also offering our listeners 10% off the longer Holistic Performance Nutrition courses. Enter the promo code FITTER when registering and follow the link for more information https://www.holisticperformance.institute/ HOT PROPERTY IN...
2020-04-051h 53
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMatt RussellFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: ANNABELLE BRAMWELL (00:13:58) Annabelle won the free race entry to the Motatapu Off-Road Triathlon. We catch up with her post event to find out how it all went. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:27:11) Bevan and Tim talk PTO, the Olympics, the IRONMAN virtual racing series and the loss of pool swimming. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: MATT RUSSELL (01:02:42) We talk to American Pro Triathlete Matt Russell about his lead up to IRONMAN South Africa and his plans for the rest of the season (note: recorded before race cancellations).
2020-03-221h 52
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN New Zealand 2020WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: LEVER RUNNING (00:11:32) We talk to Brad Miles and Trip Hurt of Lever Running. IRONMAN New Zealand 2020: (00:29:17) Bevan and Tim review the race plus we hear from the podium in the men’s and women’s field. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: JIMMY GHISLAIN (01:36:51) We catch up with Jimmy after the race to find out how it all went. ONE STEP AHEAD: PREBIOTICS AND SLEEP (01:49:32) A recent study LINKS: IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-n...
2020-03-081h 59
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastThe IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong Episode FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: ANNABELLE BRAMWELL (00:15:35) Annabelle won the free race entry to the Macpac Motatapu Off Road Triathlon. We catch up with her to find out how her training’s going. IRONMAN 70.3 GEELONG PRE-RACE INTERVIEWS: (00:31:09) Sam Appleton / Grace Thek / Tim Reed / Rebecca Clarke IRONMAN 70.3 GEELONG RACE REVIEW WITH HANNAH WELLS: (01:08:26) IM703 Geelong Champion Hannah Wells reviews her race with Bevan. Plus, we talk to Coffee Clubber Marc Wrobel, winner of the free race entry to the event. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:45:00) The effects of pro...
2020-02-232h 00
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastChallenge Wanaka 2020FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: JIMMY GHISLAIN (00:13:28) Jimmy won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We catch up with him to find out how his training’s going. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BROOKE HENDERSON (00:27:16) Brooke won the free race entry to the Tarawera Ultra. We catch up with her to find out how the race went. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: CLAIRE BADENHORST (00:35:33) Claire won the free race entry to the Challenge Wanaka Half. We catch up with her to find out ho...
2020-02-162h 45
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKen BallhauseFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: CHALLENGE WANAKA (00:09:39) Bevan talks about this iconic race in the South Island of New Zealand. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:18:41) The Shrug and other free speed. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KEN BALLHAUSE (00:34:32) We talk to Ken Ballhause, Sports Scientist with Adaptive Human Performance in Melbourne, Australia. Adaptive HP uses cutting edge technology and scientific rigour to assess and analyse the biomechanical qualities that influence comfort and performance in cycling. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:28:15) Salt LINKS: More about Adaptive HP at https://www.adaptivehp...
2019-12-211h 11
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN 70.3 Taupo EpisodeTHE IRONMAN 70.3 TAUPO EPISODE: Bevan and Tim review the weeks racing. COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER LESLEY WEST: (00:08:35) We talk to Lesley post her race at IM Western Australia where she raced to first overall female age grouper. RECOVERY SYSTEMS SPORTS (00:28:31) We bring back Mike Lyons of Recovery Systems for an update on what’s happening in the world of compression! KYLE SMITH (00:49:02) We talk to Kyle post his win at IM703 Taupo Photo Credit: Korupt Vision HANNAH WELLS (01:12:37) We talk to Hannah post her win at IM7...
2019-12-081h 36
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJackie HeringFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB SUBSCRIPTION FOR CHRISTMAS: (00:13:08) Go to https://www.fitter.co.nz/christmas for more details. DEBOER PARTNERS WITH FITTER RADIO: (00:14:45) A FREE Coffee Club membership (valued at over $400 NZD with joining fee, discounts and giveaways) when you buy one of their wetsuits. Just put Fitter in the referral box at checkout and we’ll take it from there! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: STACY SIMS (00:21:16) We bring Stacy back to the show to tell us about her new on-line course. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JACKIE HERING (00:42:26) USA pro athlete Jackie He...
2019-12-011h 56
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastRuth PurbrookFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER ANN EASTCOTT: (00:14:06) Ann won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo. We catch up with her to found out how her training’s going leading up to the event. COACHES ROUNDUP: (00:21:04 Bevan and Tim catch up on all the latest news from the tri scene. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:59:41) Dr Judith May works out of the Grace Orthopedic Centre in Tauranga. She is a sports medicine specialist and a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Medicine Physicians. She has worked directly with Triathlon Aus...
2019-11-162h 06
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBrianna StubbsFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY COMPETITION: (00:09:53) IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. For more details go to our website at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:15:15) Nike Vaporflys - ban them or embrace the new technology. Bevan and Mikki discuss the controversy around these new trainers. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: BRIANNA STUBBS (00:24:33) Brianna Stubbs is a world expert in ketone metabolism and consults with elite sport, military, clinical and research organizations. We talk to Brianna, now Lead Translational Scientist for the Buck Institute, about exogenous ketones and the endurance athlete. ...
2019-11-031h 44
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIM703 Sunshine Coast & IM703 World ChampsFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: ANN EASTCOTT (00:05:15) Ann won the free race entry to the IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo race. We catch up with Ann to find out a bit more about her. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BRAD GEORGE (00:19:00) Brad won the free race entry to the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast race. We catch up with him post race to see how it all went. 00:26:40: Bevan and Tim review the IM703 Sunshine Coast race 00:34:00: IM703 Sunshine Coast pro panel 00:54:03: Braden Currie 01:07:07...
2019-09-092h 56
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastITU World Triathlon Grand FinalFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: LESLEY WEST (00:06:26) Lesley West won the free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia. We catch up with Lesley to find out a bit more about her. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:05:19) Bevan and Tim do a round up of the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland. Photo Credit: Delly Carr Sports Photography ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:05:19) Energy Deficiency in Men SID TALKS: (01:19:21) We catch up with Sid and talk about the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship LINKS:
2019-09-022h 04Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastHayden WildeFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BRAD GEORGE (00:09:17) Brad won the free race entry to the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast. We catch up with him to find out how his training’s going leading in to this event. TRAINING PEAKS DISCOUNTED PREMIUM ACCOUNT: (00:22:38) 20% off a Training Peaks Premium Account when you enter the code FitterRadio (limited number available so get in quick!) HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: HAYDEN WILDE (00:23:08) Bev and Tim round up the ITU racing plus at (00:48:27) Tim chats to Hayden Wilde and his Coach Craig Kirkwood post the Tokyo Test ev...
2019-08-232h 06
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastPete JacobsCOMPETITION FOR A FREE RACE ENTRY TO CAPE TO CAPE: (00:19:33) The Cape to Cape is Australia’s largest, longest running and most popular 4-day MTB stage race held from 17th to the 20th October 2019. Open to all listeners. Go to our website for more details. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: PETE JACOBS: (00:20:39) We caught up with IRONMAN World Champion Pete Jacobs in Noosa to learn more about his carnivore diet - Pete is fueled by meat only. A fascinating chat where he tells us why it's really working for him. TRAINING PEAKS DISCOUNTED PR...
2019-08-052h 06
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBen BrightONE STEP AHEAD: (00:11:13) Yes or no to the bulletproof coffee – a study. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: (00:32:24) We talk to Brad George, winner of the FREE race entry to the IM703 Sunshine Coast. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: (00:43:40) We talk to Marshall McNeice, winner of the FREE race entry to the Reef to Reef! ROUVY: (01:08:35) We bring back Tereza Vlk Hurikova, elite road and mountain biker and Marketing Manager for Rouvy to talk about some of the awesome unique features of this indoor cycling, augmented re...
2019-07-292h 22Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastAndrew Buckrell: STACENDURANCE SPORTS TV: (00:10:33) We talk to Peter Tomlinson, Founder of Endurance Sports TV, about this new globally available on-demand endurance sports channel and how it all came about. IRONMAN 70.3 SUNSHINE COAST: (00:33:43) We have a FREE race entry giveaway for this awesome race on the Sunshine Coast in Australia. Bevan and Tim give a quick recap on why they love this race. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:41:14) Aerodynamics. Tim and Bev do an ITU roundup plus they talk aerodynamics. We also talk to Andrew Buckrell from 4iiii - the man behind the Stac Virtual Wind...
2019-07-142h 14Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLesley SmithWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:05) Bevan and Tim round up the recent ITU racing and go on to discuss pacing in swimming. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LESLEY SMITH (01:05:19) American pro triathlete Lesley Smith recently raced to a podium second at IRONMAN Boulder. She’s already got her Kona slot from a 4th at IRONMAN Texas and is looking forward to giving the Big Island another shot after her DNF last year. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:49:52) Mushrooms LINKS: Follow Lesley Smith on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lesleysmithtriathlete/ Finis Tempo Trainer at https://ww...
2019-06-232h 08
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN Cairns Kona AG QualifiersWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:18) Single sided freestyle breathing – the pros and cons. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: Cairns IRONMAN Age Group Kona Qualifiers (00:33:03) Bevan and our roving reporters Krystle and Josh Hockley catch up with a few of the age groupers after the race, some who qualified for Kona. Sarah Thomas Stephen McKellar with Fitter's Josh Hockley Siobhan McCloskey and Elle Hughes Jake Flynn Helen Morgan with Fitter's Krystle Hockley Leigh Davidson – Fitter Radio Coffee Club...
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Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN Cairns Asia Pacific Champs 2019Laura Siddall’s hosting this week from Girona in Spain and we start off by hearing all about the bike crash! THE CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIP SAMORIN SLOVAKIA: (00:14:23) Lucy Charles-Barclay, Sebastian Kienle, Pieter Heemeryck and Radka Kahlefeldt IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP: (00:50:00) Pre-race interviews with Sarah True, Tim Berkel, Kelsey Withrow and the Bash Bros – Mike Phillips and Matt Burton IRONMAN Cairns Race Review (00:01:47) Bevan, Josh and Krystle Hockley review all the action from the race! LINKS: The IRONMAN Asia Pacific Championship Cairns at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/cair...
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Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN Australia and IRONMAN 70.3 St. GeorgeLAURA SIDDALL hosts the show with Bevan this week post her win at IRONMAN Australia | Port Macquarie. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: LUKE PARKER (00:07:24) Luke is the winner of the free race entry competition to PORT to PORT. We catch up with Luke to find out how he’s tracking. (00:17:08) Bev and Sid review the racing from Busselton and the ITU Long Distance Worlds (00:26:37) IRONMAN 70.3 St George, Utah. Our roving reporter Meredith Gardner captures interviews from the race. Sebastian Kienle (00:28:31) Jocelyn McCauley (00:35:03) Rudy Vo...
2019-05-063h 00Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastStephanie DixonWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:29) Swimming stroke rate. Promoting efficiency and speed via rhythm and timing. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: STEPHANIE DIXON (00:25:12) Bevan catches up with the inspirational Gold Medal winning Canadian Paralympic Swimmer Stephanie Dixon on the Swim Smooth Camp in Portland Oregon. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:04:41) Probiotics and GI distress. LINKS: Stephanie Dixon is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.anne.5 More about Swim Smooth at https://www.swimsmooth.com/ Finis Tempo Trainers at https://www.finisswim.com/Tempo-Trainer-Pro The Ramp Test at http://previous.swimsmooth.com/r...
2019-04-181h 18
Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastHannah WellsOur co-host this week is IMNZ Champion Jocelyn McCauley. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: HANNAH WELLS (00:23:02) Bevan talks to Kiwi pro athlete Hannah Wells about her recent record breaking run with an all girls team from LA to Las Vegas…. The Speed Project. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:55:00) Bevan is currently working ‘on camp’ with Jocelyn in Boise, Idaho preparing for IRONMAN Texas. We hear more about what they’ve been doing. SID TALKS: (01:19:05) Sid’s back and we talk UK Anti-Doping and Oceanside. LINKS: Jocelyn’s Ironwomen po...
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Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastIRONMAN New ZealandINTRO WITH BEV & MIKKI: Bev and Mikki are down in Taupo and introduce the episode from the swim start at IRONMAN New Zealand FEMALE PRO PANEL: (00:04:54) Meredith Kessler / Jocelyn McCauley / Laura Siddall / Teresa Adam Photo Credit Korupt Vision MALE PRO PANEL: (00:20:53) Terenzo Bozzone / Cameron Brown / Andrew Starykowicz / Braden Currie Photo Credit Korupt Vision TERESA ADAM PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:37:13) Photo credit: Korupt Vision TERENZO BOZZONE PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:40:27) Photo credit: Korupt Vision BEVAN AND ROS...
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Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastHannah WellsBevan and ‘The Flea’ (Ross Lockey) host this week’s episode and we review the weekend’s racing at Challenge Wanaka and IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. THE PRO PANEL – CHALLENGE WANAKA (00:03:41) BRADEN CURRIE: (00:37:27) HANNAH WELLS: (01:00:24) JAVIER GOMEZ: (01:32:53) LINKS: Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ More about Hannah Wells at https://hannahwellsathlete.wordpress.com/ More about Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ More about Javier Gomez at http://www.javiergomeznoya.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asia...
2019-02-181h 56Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastAndreas DreitzBevan and Sid introduce coverage from IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo this weekend. PREMIUM CONTENT FOR FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY: Bev collects interviews with the pros pre and post-race. Go to our Coffee Club pages at https://www.fitter.co.nz/exclusive-content/ to listen. Mike Phillips Radka Kahlefeldt FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: HEIDI SOWERBY (00:28:27) Heidi won the free race entry competition to IRONMAN New Zealand, we find out a bit more about her. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: ANDREAS DREITZ (00:40:00) German triathlete Andi Dreitz raced to a...
2018-12-091h 29Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastCallum MillwardFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: KEVIN CAMPBELL (00:14:39) We talk to Kev post his race at the Noosa Triathlon. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: CAM LANGSFORD (00:30:32) Cam won the free race entry to the Mount Half – one of the events at the Mount Festival of Sports in January next year. We find out a bit more about him. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:45:17) Bevan does Pilates for Sports – the 10 week PFS Challenge. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB WINNER: NATHAN SCOTT (00:49:40) Congratulations to Nathan on winning the...
2018-11-112h 16Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDaniela SammlerFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB WINNER: (00:10:59) Congratulations to Graham Brewster on winning the FREE Premium Training Peaks account! FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION TIME: (00:11:53) This week we’re offering club members a $100 prize pack from Sweet Cheeks NZ. Draw closes this Friday 21 September at 12 noon (NZ time) PILATES FOR SPORTS – ATHLETE SCREENING (00:13:42) We talk to Noeleen O’Shea, Co-Founder of Pilates for Sports. Pilates for Sports, the official supplier of Pilates Strength and Conditioning, is the ultimate strength and conditioning workout that will take your performance to the next level. This week Noeleen tells us about a cool service...
2018-09-172h 02Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKristian BlummenfeltFITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION TIME: (00:00:15.37) This week our Coffee Club members all go in the draw to win a Training Peaks Premium Account! Draw closes 12 noon Friday 14 September. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB WINNER: KIRSTEN GILLESPIE (00:16:28) We talk to Fitter Radio Coffee Clubber Kirsten Gillespie, recent winner of the IRONMAN Western Australia free race entry and Secret Double Agent! 😊 Based in Canberra Kirsten has already completed two full IRONMAN races – both at IRONMAN Australia Port Macquarie. This time she’s looking to go faster! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:30:37) Our FITTER coaches Bevan and Tim Brazier chat about...
2018-09-091h 45Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLisa NordenBevan and Tim are hosting this week and they wrap up the Fitter Sunshine Coast Training Camps. HAMISH PEPPER: (00:13:25) Hamish Pepper, NZ Olympian and Americas Cup sailor, has been a triathlete in training on our camp this week. He talks to us about his history as a Sailor and his journey to becoming a triathlete to take on the Xterra Worlds in Maui this year. SID TALKS: (00:31:37) Sid’s with us again this week and we talk 70.3 Worlds, KPR Rankings, Challenge Prague and Ryan Air! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LISA NORDEN...
2018-08-062h 20Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastFitter Training Camps and the Fitter Radio Coffee ClubTHE FITTER TRAINING CAMPS AND COFFEE CLUB EPISODE: (00:00:00) Bevan, Mikki and Tim host this week from Noosa and we talk Fitter Training Camps and the launch of the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. SQUID TALKS: (00:41:07) Nathan Shearer’s back for Squid Talks and we talk Noosa Training Camps and his experiences of both the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Noosa Triathlon. He also tells us more about his experiences with Pilates for Sports. HANNAH WELLS: (01:06:34) We talk to Fitter Coached pro triathlete Hannah Wells about her build up to Sunny Coast 70.3 and her experien...
2018-07-301h 17Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDougal AllanWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:04) Should we make our bikes lighter or more aero. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DOUGAL ALLAN (00:30:50) Bevan and Tim talk to Fitter coached athlete Dougal Allan about running mechanics and his recent decision to race Coast to Coast 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:09:02) Amino acids. LINKS: More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Follow Dougal on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ Wattie Ink at https://www.wattieink.com/ 51 Speed Shop at https://51-speedshop.com/ Dave Bowde...
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Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJen AnnettONE STEP AHEAD: (00:17:18) Substrate metabolism during Ironman Triathlon – different horses on the same courses. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JEN ANNETT (00:35:33) Jen Annett, Canadian pro triathlete, was hit by a car in 2008 whilst bike training for the Ironman World Champs in Hawaii. As a result of that accident she developed epilepsy. Determined not to let it slow her down she continued to follow her Ironman dream and since then has raced to many podium placings and wins including recently taking the World Record Ironman bike record at Texas. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:18:48) Bevan and Tim talk all things Op...
2018-05-271h 51Effortless SwimmingThe Ultimate Way to Reset Your Body with Bevan MckinnonIn this week’s podcast, we discuss everything related to coaching, swimming, and fasting.
Our guest for this episode is Bevan McKinnon. An Ironman University certified coach, McKinnon is accredited by Triathlon NZ and Bike NZ and is a NETFIT Stretch and Conditioning Coach as well as being an
elite level triathlete who has been in the triathlon scene for over fifteen years as both a coach and athlete.
Join us as we discuss what intermittent fasting is, what the ketogenic state is and how to train while fasting effectively. Bevan also gives us in...
2018-05-1700 minThe Effortless Swimming Podcast#115: The Ultimate Way to Reset Your Body with Bevan Mckinnon Our guest for today's Episode is Bevan Mckinnon who has been in the triathlon scene for over 15 years as a coach and as an athlete. Here are the topics discussed: 05:09 Intermittent Fasting 08:35 Ketogenic State 11:29 Training while Fasting 21:34 The Satisfaction in Coaching 38:10 Speed Reserve 39:59 Zero To Hero To know more about Bevan Mckinnon, please visit: https://www.fitter.co.nz/
2018-05-1759 minFitter Radio Triathlon PodcastChallenge WanakaTARAWERA ULTRA ‘WRAP UP’: Bevan and Mikki talk through the 62km Ultra Marathon race from last weekend. SID TALKS AT THE BIG FIG: (00:44.50) Laura Siddall, Bevan, Sound Engineer Chris, Mr and Mrs Flea all give their race predictions for the Challenge Wanaka Half race tomorrow! CHALLENGE WANAKA ‘WRAP UP’: (00:59:40) We talk to each of the top 5 pro men and women after the race: Dougal Allan, Dylan McNeice, Jesse Thomas, Braden Currie, Javier Gomez Hannah Wells, Christine Cross, Amelia Watkinson, Laura Siddall, Anna...
2018-02-182h 10Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBraden Currie and Dougal AllanFASTING: (00:15:09) Bevan updates us on his personal fasting journey. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:23:30) The difference between TSS and HR TSS in Training Peaks. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE AND DOUGAL ALLAN: (00:33:09) We talk to Braden and Dougal following their incredible winning performance at the recent Red Bull Defiance race in Wanaka. They talk the race, their history and Challenge Wanaka 2018. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:06:52) Caffeine – the good news and not so good news. LINKS: More about Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.co...
2018-02-041h 22Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLucy GossageWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:10) Nutrition periodisation. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUCY GOSSAGE: (00:35:56) Since we last spoke to the inspirational Lucy Gossage she’s returned to work as a cancer doctor and completed her PHD but continued with her triathlon career. She’s had a great 2017 winning Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman UK, Ironman Wales and Ironman Italy! We bring Lucy back to find out how she’s transitioning back into work again, how she manages the balance and her plans going forward. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:18:27) Bevan talks to Blair Cox of Mitchell Cycles about his involvement with a new Extreme Triathlon...
2018-01-141h 58Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastTimothy O'DonnellWORKOUT OF THE WEEK & ONE STEP AHEAD: (0:19:03) Bevan feeds back from the recent Female Athlete Health Symposium here in NZ and we talk about the issues around Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - TIM O’DONNELL: (0:42:16) We are delighted this week to bring you an interview with America’s top triathlete Timothy O’Donnell. Tim talks to us about his season to date, his Kona race and where he sees the future of the sport. SID TALKS: (1:22:50) Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall’s back in NZ and we catch up on all the recent racing around the globe.
2017-11-262h 04Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastJames CunnamaWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (0:21:34) Bevan talks to Lou Davey, Psychologist with High Performance Sport New Zealand, about the challenges that age group athletes can face and strategies for dealing with them. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAMES CUNNAMA: (1:07:20) We bring James Cunnama back to the show to talk about his recent 5th place in Kona and the imminent birth of his baby. (The interview was conducted before his recent bike crash and we wish him all the best for his recovery). LINKS: More about James Cunnama at https://www.jamescunnama.net/ and on Facebook at https...
2017-11-191h 53Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKona Special The FinaleBevan and The Flea review race day. The Flea hangs with Faris and Norman on the course. JOSH AMBERGER: https://www.facebook.com/josh.amberger/ PATRIK NILSSON: https://www.facebook.com/PatrikNilssonTri/ LUCY CHARLES: https://www.facebook.com/LucyAnneCharles/ HEATHER JACKSON: https://www.facebook.com/heatherjacksonracing/ SARAH CROWLEY: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.crowley.7370 JOE GAMBLES: https://www.facebook.com/joe.gambles DAVID MCNAMEE: http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/
2017-10-161h 44Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastYvonne Van VlerkenWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan’s in Boulder. He talks us through how he’s periodising training for a professional triathlete preparing for optimal performance in Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: The keto diet and your thyroid. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: YVONNE VAN VLERKEN: We’re delighted to be able to bring back Yvonne Van Vlerken to the show to tell us about her season to date and her recent win and course record at the Long Distance Triathlon European Championships at Challenge Almere. SIMS SCIENCE: We’re back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutritio...
2017-09-241h 30Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastAndi Boecherer and Sam OsborneWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan’s in Boulder. He tells us why they’re altitude training and what he’s measuring. ONE STEP AHEAD: How training in a dehydrated state can help with short term heat acclimatisation. ANDI BOECHERER – HOT… AND THEN NOT!: Andi Boecherer was leading the field at the recent Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz race but had to pull out on the run due to a foot injury. The injury has now forced his decision to miss Kona this year and with his history of numerous top 5 performances there his absence will see some interesting changes to the potential...
2017-09-171h 44Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastITU Multisport World ChampsThis week we come to you from Penticton, Canada. Laura Siddall hosts and we talk all things ITU Multisport World Champs. We also talk to Mike Phillips recent winner of Ironman 70.3 Bintan. Bevan interviews ‘Dark Horse’ Kyle Smith after his U23 World Champs victory. We talk to Mel Hauschildt, Heather Wurtele and Lionel Sanders at the Pros Pre-Race Conference and include footage from the conference itself. Bevan gets down to the finish line and manages to capture some interviews with Josh Amburger, Joe Gambl...
2017-08-282h 23Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastMike PhillipsWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Rest. ONE STEP AHEAD: Beer. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MIKE PHILLIPS: As a bigger guy, you wouldn’t have thought kiwi Mike Phillips would go well as a triathlete, however he swims well, runs well, and goes well in the heat. He’s producing some great results having come second at numerous half distances and of course coming second in the Challenge Wanaka full distance behind Dougal Allan last February. We talk to Mike about how he got into the sport and his plans for racing and getting to Kona. SIMS SCIENCE: We’re ba...
2017-06-252h 20Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastLaura PhilippWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: A mixed bag including an update on the Limits Power Meter. A listener question about BCAAs and more about EnduraCell. ONE STEP AHEAD: Metabolic efficiency and what might be going wrong. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LAURA PHILIPP: German 70.3 pro triathlete Laura Philipp has already started her season with 2 straight wins at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca and Ironman 70.3 St. Pölten in Austria. Laura gives us some fascinating insights into her training regime and tells us about her plans for both racing Xterra and ‘going longer’ in the future. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlet...
2017-06-182h 21Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSam BettenWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Recap of the Cairns Ironman race. ONE STEP AHEAD: Porridge. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM BETTEN: Australian Sam Betten transitioned from ITU to the long course and is achieving great results in the Asian market. He recently raced to 3rd behind Tim Reed and Craig Alexander at the Asia Pacific champs in Cebu and won the Ironman 5150 Subic Bay in the Philippines last weekend for the third time running. He’s not tried the full distance yet but it’s definitely on the radar, as is a dream to race in Kona. SID TALK...
2017-06-122h 25Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastEllie SalthouseWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: TSS Part 2 – Overload and how to use training stress to plan your season. ONE STEP AHEAD: Tomatorade. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ELLIE SALTHOUSE: Australian triathlete Ellie Salthouse is one of the up and coming stars of the 70.3 distance. Living in Boulder, and coached by Siri Lindley, Ellie started her career as an ITU athlete qualifying for the inaugural youth Olympics in 2010 and racing to silver in the individual race and silver in the team event. In 2014/15 she raced ITU under the guidance of Siri but at the end of the year after contemplating leaving the sport was per...
2017-05-282h 21Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastRonnie SchildknectONE STEP AHEAD: What the elite Boston marathoners ate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RONNIE SCHILDKNECT: Swiss Pro Triathlete Ronnie Schildknect has competed in over 30 Ironmans, he’s also won his home country’s Ironman in Switzerland 9 times. Supported by Team BMC-Etixx Ronnie has recently raced to second place at the Ironman North American Champs Texas in a time of 7hrs 56mins. He’s now hoping to race at Kona again this year and put together a race that he knows he’s capable of. We talk to Ronnie about where he started in triathlon and what his hopes and dreams are for his...
2017-05-142h 39Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastHamish BondWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Swimming’s a drag! ONE STEP AHEAD: Digestive enzymes and how to use them for exercise. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HAMISH BOND: Two-time Olympic Champion rower and unbeaten for a period of 8 years in the pairs with multiple World Championship wins Hamish Bond has now changed his focus to cycling. His plan, to attempt to qualify for Tokyo 2020 representing New Zealand as a Time Trialist. With the form he’s shown so far, he might just do it. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with...
2017-05-072h 29Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastCharlotte McShaneWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Some general principles you need to apply depending on your training age coming into the sport. ONE STEP AHEAD: Update on branched chain amino acids (BCAA’s). HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CHARLOTTE MCSHANE: Scottish born ITU athlete Charlotte McShane moved to Australia in 2005 with her family. By the age of 20 she had already competed in 10 half IM distances but in 2010 joined Jamie Turner’s squad of Wollongong Wizards to focus on the ITU distance. In 2013 she won the World ITU U23 Triathlon Championships in London and has since developed into a competitive elite athlete, regularly finishing within t...
2017-04-232h 12Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastRichard VargaWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Cycling speed skills – the pedal stroke. ONE STEP AHEAD: How to protect yourself nutritionally whilst partying. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RICHARD VARGA: Having competed at the 2012 London Olympic Games, RIO 2016 Olympic Games and the Inaugural European Games in Baku in summer 2015, Richard Varga is Slovakia’s most successful Triathlete. He’s also one of the fastest triathlon swimmers in the world. Richard recently competed at the new Super League Triathlon Series on Hamilton Island. He talks to us about his career, his plans for Tokyo and those races on Hamilton Island! SID TALKS: We...
2017-04-091h 47Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastSarah CrowleyWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Fitness testing – sub maximal testing options and why you may want to consider them. ONE STEP AHEAD: Smoothies. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SARAH CROWLEY: This week we talk to Australian pro triathlete Sarah Crowley, recent winner of the Ironman 70.3 Middle Eastern Champs in Bahrain. At her Kona debut last year she raced to 15th position in the female pro field. This year she hopes to re-qualify with a plan to race Cairns and give the ‘big island race’ another go. We talk to Sarah about her path to triathlon and the work she’s doing to improve her...
2017-03-262h 08Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastEmma BilhamWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We talk to Simon Cochrane, one of our Fitter pro athletes, about ‘The Double’. Simon raced into 5th position at Challenge Wanaka and 8th at Ironman New Zealand. ONE STEP AHEAD: Post event recovery food choices. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – EMMA BILHAM: Swiss/British pro triathlete Emma Bilham recently completed ‘The Double’ – Challenge Wanaka full distance followed by Ironman New Zealand 2 weeks later. She podiumed in 3rd place at Challenge and raced to 5th position at IMNZ. We talk to Emma about how she got into triathlon, her career to date and her plans for the future. SID T...
2017-03-122h 02Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBob BabbittWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan tells us about his bike camp and the recent Port of Tauranga Half Ironman. ONE STEP AHEAD: LCHF and performance – the latest research. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – BOB BABBITT: In Bob’s own words he started racing triathlons ‘way back when the earth was still cooling’. He did his first Ironman in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. Bob’s love of triathlon has kept him involved ever since as the host of Babbittville Radio, co-founder of Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Founda...
2017-01-152h 24Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastDan WilsonIRONMAN TAUPO 70.3: Finish line interviews with Braden Currie and Meredith Kessler. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mark Johnson is a sportswriter and sports photographer. He has covered cycling and endurance sports since the 1980s. His work often focuses on the business of pro cycling—a topic that frequently intersects with the sport’s long history of doping. Spitting in the Soup: Inside the dirty game of doping in sports. ONE STEP AHEAD: Performance Enhancing Supplement: Potassium Magnesium Aspartate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – DAN WILSON: Bevan talks to ex-ITU athlete, Australian Dan Wilson about his career to date and his move into the 70...
2016-12-182h 25Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBraden Currie and Charles AdamoONE STEP AHEAD: An injury healing protocol. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks through his Kona race. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CHARLES ADAMO THE COLLINS CUP: A first of its kind global annual competition in which teams of professional triathletes from the USA, Europe and the Rest of the World (‘The Internationals’) will compete to determine which region dominates the sport of triathlon. Bevan talks to Charles Adamo, the Chief Executive Officer of the PTO (Professional Triathletes Organisation) and one of the key drivers behind this awesome project. http://www.thecollinscup.com/ 5 MIN FOCUS: We talk to Braden Currie about the upco...
2016-10-162h 23Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastEmma PallantENDURANCE PERFORMANCE SUMMIT – AUT MILLENNIUM 26 & 27 NOVEMBER 2016: Register your interest NOW by emailing eps@autmillennium.org.nz ONE STEP AHEAD: Transitioning to LCHF – ways to get over the 'low carb flu'. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks us through his swim training for the 70.3 Worlds and Kona. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – EMMA PALLANT: Current ITU World Duathlon champion and former European cross country champion Emma Pallant came from middle distance track running and cross country. She's recently turned her hand to the 70.3 distance with some great results. This year she achieved a 3rd place at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca then a few weeks later at...
2016-08-152h 00Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBraden Currie et alONE STEP AHEAD: Supplements – what to look for in vitamins and minerals. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Foot strike for running. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – BRADEN CURRIE ET AL: Bevan is currently over in Mooloolaba running a training camp for those athletes in the FITTER squad looking to compete in the 70.3 World Champs in September. He talks to some of FITTER’s ‘elite’ age groupers - Natalie Gaskin, Heidi Sowerby and Jason Hall - about their journey to this point and their hopes and aspirations for the next 6 months. Braden Currie, pro triathlete, and newly inducted into the FITTER coaching squad is also in M...
2016-07-101h 52Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastRyan BailieONE STEP AHEAD: Protein, LCHF, BCAAs. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Bevan talks to Dr. Thomas Hughes of tri-mechanics. Tri-mechanics is a new venture based in Leeds, UK. Their aim is to improve running by the use of studio based running analysis combined with information on a range of topics related to running via their website. Whilst they focus on running they also cater for the specific demands of triathlon and its impact on running. http://www.trimechanics.co.uk/ HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RYAN BAILIE: Ryan Bailie is a professional Australian ITU athlete who has represented Australia on the international stage...
2016-05-152h 03Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastNathan Shearer and Indy KraalTHE IMNZ EPISODE: Bevan reviews his IMNZ race. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Walking the aid stations. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS - NATHAN SHEARER & INDIA KRAAL: This week we interview the two overall age group winners from IMNZ 2016. Nathan Shearer from Australia not only took out the overall age group race but also smashed the course record in Taupo for the fastest ever age grouper in a time of 8:47:18. India Kraal from New Zealand raced her first ever Ironman and won the overall female age group race in a time of 9:54:25. GEEK OUT: This week our geeky contributors 'The Plews and...
2016-03-132h 08Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastAaron RoyleONE STEP AHEAD: Energy deficits induced by exercise or diet. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Feeling inspired after watching an Ironman? Bevan gives us some basic tips to consider if you're thinking of signing up. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - AARON ROYLE: Aaron Royle is an Australian ITU athlete who has been training with Jamie Turners' Wollongong Wizards since he moved to Wollongong at the age of 18. A former U-23 World Triathlon champion Royle first represented his country in 2009 when he competed in the youth Olympics and then raced for Australia again at the Junior World Championships in the same year. In...
2016-03-061h 37Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBarbara RiverosONE STEP AHEAD: Vitamin C mega dosing. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Monitoring the athlete training response. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - BARBARA RIVEROS: Bevan talks to Barbara Catalina Riveros Diaz, a Chilean professional triathlete, fresh from her win at 70.3 Pucon, Chile. A few months previously at the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Barbara polished off a phenomenal run to secure her first ever Pan Am Gold Medal. Her victory not only gave Chile a Gold in the Games medal count, but also an automatic qualifying spot for the 2016 Rio Olympics. This will be Barbara's 3rd Olympics and at 10th in the IT...
2016-01-241h 32Effortless SwimmingHow To Swim Fast With No Swimming Background (featuring Bevan Mckinnon)Bevan McKinnon is an elite level triathlete, a triathlon coach and co-host at Fitter Radio – a podcast that features professional triathletes and triathlon coaches.
I had a chance to be featured on his July 13 podcast episode alongside Mirinda Carfrae’s coach Siri Lindley.
03:16 – Why coaches are always ‘switched on’
05:07 – About being self-taught and being in the minority…
05:36 – Is it the most technical sport of the three?
06:25 – There is no one-size fits all stroke
08:14 – The characteristics of a competent freestyler
09:18 – Unlearn what you’ve learned.
09:50 – It’s like building a house…
11:23 – The Fight...
2015-07-3136 minThe Effortless Swimming Podcast#47: How To Swim Fast When You're Not A Swimmer with Bevan MckinnonIn this podcast, I'll interview Bevan McKinnon. Bevan is an elite level triathlete, a triathlon coach and co-host at Fitter Radio – a podcast that features professional triathletes and triathlon coaches.
2015-07-2336 min
Health, Happiness & Human KindRFR 04: Bevan McKinnonIn Episode 4 of The Real Food Reel we introduce to you Bevan McKinnon, Director of Fitter, a Triathlon Coaching and Exercise Services in New Zealand.
Bevan is an experienced triathlete, having raced at a professional level for many years and now at age 44, competes as a top-level age grouper. In 2014 he won the overall age group race at New Zealand Ironman coming home in a time of 9hrs and 55 seconds.
Bevan has worked alongside Grant Schofield, one of our Real Food Reel experts, on low carb high fat (LCHF) and metabolic efficiency specific to endurance...
2015-01-071h 01
Health, Happiness & Human KindRFR 04: Bevan McKinnonIn Episode 4 of The Real Food Reel we introduce to you Bevan McKinnon, Director of Fitter, a Triathlon Coaching and Exercise Services in New Zealand. Bevan is an experienced triathlete, having raced at a professional level for many years and now at age 44, competes as a top-level age grouper. In 2014 he won Listen InThe post RFR 04: Bevan McKinnon appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
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Health, Happiness & Human KindRFR 04: Bevan McKinnonIn Episode 4 of The Real Food Reel we introduce to you Bevan McKinnon, Director of Fitter, a Triathlon Coaching and Exercise Services in New Zealand. Bevan is an experienced triathlete, having raced at a professional level for many years and now at age 44, competes as a top-level age grouper. In 2014 he won the overall age group race at New Zealand Ironman coming home in a time of 9hrs and 55 seconds. Bevan has worked alongside Grant Schofield, one of our Real Food Reel experts, on low carb high fat (LCHF) and metabolic efficiency specific to endurance...
2015-01-071h 01Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastPaul LaursenONE STEP AHEAD: All bunged up and can’t go? Why that might be happening and possible solutions to constipation for athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - PAUL LAURSEN: This week we bring back Professor Paul Laursen to talk to us about RICES (Rest/Ice/Compression/Elevation and more recently Stretching). Paul is a Performance Physiologist working with High Performance Sport NZ out of the Millennium Institute in Albany. Traditionally it was always thought we should RICE our injuries but is that still good advice? Paul and Bevan discuss why this is now being challenged. We also talk 'cold water immer...
2015-01-041h 25Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBritta MartinWORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Swimming toys: The use of pull buoys - how much should we be using them and should we kick. The advantages of swim training in a pool wearing your wet suit and what we should be looking for in a wet suit. Paddles and what to be aware of. ONE STEP AHEAD: - Mikki describes some LCHF starter kit ideas for Christmas presents. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - BRITTA MARTIN: Britta is a German born triathlete who now lives in Nelson, NZ. She has had a fantastic 2014 winning 3 iron distance races in Wisconsin, Taiwan and Busselton, WA...
2014-12-221h 55Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastBev's Race in WeihaiIn our Workout of the Week we look at tapering for an event. Bevan talks to us about how to taper effectively in order to enable peak performance. We're allowing Bev to call himself 'Hot Property' this week due to his recent race in Weihai, China where he won Age Group Gold! Mikki interviews Bevan about his race and the planning, execution and nutritional work that went into getting him there. In our One Step Ahead segment we discuss the 'Aftermath'. Bev and Mikki talk to us about what we need to watch out for post-race and recommendations on wha...
2014-09-291h 38Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastThe Kiwi Team in WeihaiThis week Bev speaks to us from the ITU Long Distance World Champs in Weihai, China. Since recording the Episode we can tell you that Bevan subsequently won GOLD in his age group at the race. In ONE STEP AHEAD Mikki talks to us about pre-race nutritional principles - recommendations on what and what not to consider! In our WORKOUT OF THE WEEK Bevan talks to Daniel Plews, Physiologist at High Performance Sport New Zealand, about 'Heart Rate Variability' - measuring the gap between your heart beats and what this can mean for athletic performance. Dan, a triathlete in his...
2014-09-221h 54Fitter Radio Triathlon PodcastKelly SheerinSwimming: Stroke Rate & Stroke Length – what they mean to the swimmer, how you can apply it to yourself in training and how to make changes. Go to: https://vimeo.com/channels/fitter to see Bevan demonstrating the swim drills. Our interview this week is with Kelly Sheerin, Running and Cycling Mechanics Clinic Manager at the Auckland University of Technology’s Sports Performance Research Institute. Bevan interviews Kelly about ‘Barefoot Running’. Should we or shouldn’t we? Go to http://www.sprinz.aut.ac.nz/our-staff/sports-performance-research-group/kelly-sheerin for more information Visit your...
2014-04-211h 45
IMTalkIMTalk Episode 378 - Joe McQuillen and Bevan McKinnonGo to www.imtalk.me for this weeks show notes.
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