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Buck the Trend PodEpisode 68: Motivation Is a Myth. Setting Big Scary Goals for 2027Winter's arrived, the Kona blues are real, and it's time to set some goals. We chat about picking a big scary goal for 2027, testing it before you hit enter, and why Steph reckons motivation is a total myth. Plus our Watt the Buck moment of the week, and a chance for you to feature in our next series. Grab a brew and get your goals ready.
2026-10-1942 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 67: Ironman World Champs Stories behind the Startline recap!*WARNING* this episode contains voice notes/memos and therefore the audio is not necessarily perfect. Please persevere, the stories are incredible, raw and immediately following their finish lines in Kona!Eight athletes. One brutal Kona. All in their own words.In the final episode of our Stories Behind the Start Line series, the eight athletes we followed to the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona send us voice notes about how race day really went. Choppy swims, crosswinds up to Hawi, the heat of the Energy Lab – and the moments that kept them moving.Yo...
2026-10-161h 17Buck the Trend PodEpisode 66: Ironman World Championships debrief!Forget the race recap. You’ve seen it. This week we’re talking about the Kona moments that got us: Kat stopping to lift Paula on Palani, Solveig’s collapse and who’s actually allowed to help, Gustav racing in pink for his mum, and Vincent bowing out on top. Plus, all eight of our Stories Behind the Start Line athletes finished. Eight from eight! Steph also shares a big health update and why she’s itching to race again. Grab a coffee and come hang out.
2026-10-1355 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 65: Ironman World Championships preview and podium picks!Kona is shaping up to be a test of grit, strategy, and survival.Steph and Matt breaks down how choppy water, fierce winds, and brutal heat could shake up the Ironman World Championship, and who might come out on top.From Lucy Charles-Barclay’s position as the woman to beat to the contenders chasing the men’s title, this is your informal preview of a race where quite literally anything can happen!
2026-10-0947 min
All in Triathlon with Jelle Geens and Aaron RoyleKONA PREVIEW WITH STEPH CLUTTERBUCKSteph Clutterbuck has massive FOMO about not being in Kona too, so we had to get her on the podcast!UK pro triathlete and host of the Buck the Trend podcast Steph Clutterbuck joins us this week to talk all things Kona as we get stuck into one of the biggest weeks in triathlon.The women’s race is wide open. LCB and Knibb came so close last year, can they finally get it right this time? Has Solveig gone to another level since winning last year? Is Kat Matthews about to produce a huge pe...
2026-10-071h 49Buck the Trend PodEpisode 64: Stories behind the start line with Kellie BranaganIf you're a triathlon fan, you've probably come across Kellie on Instagram. She has created her brand making inspirational and SUPER engaging content on her journey through triathlon and today we dig a little more into who she is and how on earth she found herself in the world of swim, bike and run. Kellie went from a non-sporty drama kid to Kona first-timer in just a few years, and the path here is messier, funnier, and more inspiring than you’d expect. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re "too late" to start triathlon, this one wi...
2026-10-071h 01Buck the Trend PodEpisode 63: Ironman World Championships Men's start listThe second episode of your Daily Kona Digest for World Champs race week! A roll call of the 57 men on the start list, where they qualified, their strengths and where else we've seen them race this year.We're counting down the days, are you?!
2026-10-0618 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 62: Ironman World Championships Women's start listIT'S KONA WEEK, and we are here with full hype, pom poms and maximum amounts of FOMO. This episode is a roll call of the women's start list: who's racing, where they qualified, where else we've seen them and what they're strengths are! Daily Kona digest episode 1. Buckle up, it's going to be a big week.
2026-10-0517 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 61: Stories behind the start line with Aaron FlemingBack-of-the-pack can still mean world-class determination. Aaron Fleming has raced Ironman 23 times, earned a spot at Kona through Ironman’s Legacy Programme, and turned a teenage lung surgery into a decades-long mission of resilience, purpose, and persistence. Steph sits down with the Queenstown age-group athlete to unpack how a one-and-done race in 2006 became a life defined by start lines, finish lines, and the stubborn belief that dreams are worth chasing.Aaron shares how major lung surgery at 16, years of recovery, and a brutal diagnosis that he’d never physically exert himself again became the fuel for everything that...
2026-10-011h 06Buck the Trend PodEpisode 60: Lessons from the Ironman World Championships in KonaKona can make or break your race if you arrive tired, overcooked, or underprepared. Matt Hnatiw and Steph Clutterbuck break down the practical lessons they’ve learned from racing the World Championships three times so you can get there calmer, smarter, and ready to actually perform. With two weeks to go, they share the stuff that matters now: how to protect the final days before travel, what to do on the long-haul flight, how to avoid arriving in a recovery hole, and why trying to squeeze in more heat adaptation at the last minute can backfire. They also dig in...
2026-09-2950 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 59: Stories behind the start line with Carly SchromKona is calling, but Carly Schrom is chasing something bigger than a finish line. After battling Crohn's disease, brutal infections, liver tumors, and major surgery that removed 60% of her liver, she turned the hardest chapter of her life into a reason to race Ironman. Carly joins Buck the Trend to share the remarkable path that took her from college illness and endless medical uncertainty to qualifying for Kona in first Ironman. This is a story about grit, patience, and learning how to trust your body again when it keeps changing the rules.
2026-09-2454 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 58: What is an "off season"?!The biggest mistake age group triathletes make after a season? Jumping straight back into hard training. Matt and Steph break down why the reset matters more than the grind—and how the smartest athletes use the off-season to come back fitter, fresher, and actually ready to race. Steph shares hard-won lessons from burnout, injury, and finally learning how to stop properly after a big block, while Matt pushes the conversation into the practical stuff that matters right now: how to structure winter training, keep easy days truly easy, and build toward next season without wrecking your body or motivation....
2026-09-2257 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 57: Stories behind the start line with Tamsin HorneWhat happens when elite ambition meets relentless health setbacks, grief, and the kind of resilience most athletes never have to learn? Tamsin Horne shares the story behind her second Kona qualification and why this year’s start line means even more after everything she’s overcome. From a brain bleed at 15 and chronic epilepsy to surgery, postpartum life, repeated setbacks, and a heartbreaking loss in the middle of her Kona build, Tamsin’s path to Ironman has been anything but straightforward. But this isn’t a story about surviving adversity, it’s about how she kept findi...
2026-09-1559 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 56: Stories behind the start line with Kate Curran AND 70.3 Worlds Preview!Kona qualification after a bike crash, a surgically repaired shoulder, and a brutally short Ironman build - Kate Curran’s path to the World Championships is anything but ordinary.Buck the Trend’s Matt and Steph unpack the full story with Kate from Lanzarote, where she’s dialling in the heat, humidity, and race-specific prep for her first Ironman World Championship in Kona. If you’re an age-group athlete dreaming of going pro, coming back from injury, or trying to turn a derailed season into something bigger, this one is packed with perspective....
2026-09-1145 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 55: Stories behind the start line with Sam SkoldKona is brutal at the front, but Sam Skold is arriving with the kind of wild-card background that could shake up the race. The Air Force physician assistant turned first-year pro has already gone from injured runner to age-group champion, and now she is taking on the biggest stage in triathlon with almost no room in her life for error. Matt Hnatiw and Steph Clutterbuck unpack Sam’s unlikely path from Colorado running talent to military doctor in Anchorage, Alaska, where an unpredictable active-duty schedule, deployment readiness, and a winter that delivers only a few ho...
2026-09-0952 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 54: Stories behind the start line with Chloe DooleyOne Ironman. One debut. One Kona slot. Chloe Dooley turns the usual “just finish it” mindset on its head by qualifying for the World Champs in Hawaii on her very first full-distance race, and she reveals exactly how she did it.Steph sits down with Chloe for a raw, uplifting conversation about the leap from swimming to running to short-course racing to the full Ironman distance, the mental shift that comes with longer racing, and the reality of balancing elite age-group triathlon with a demanding NHS physio job. You'll disc...
2026-09-0350 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 53: Stories behind the start line with Gaby WollIn this episode of Buck the Trend, we speak to Gaby in our first Stories behind the Start line chat!Your first Kona is always extra special and Gaby shares with us her journey over the last few years to get there. As is so typical with endurance athletes, its full of setbacks and challenges that only fuelled the fire for performance and has ended with a KQ she never really expected to get.And it's not just Kona, she's headed to Nice 70.3 worlds too! Listen along to hear how Gaby...
2026-08-2848 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 52: Running a FAST 5km!In this episode of Buck the Trend, Steph and Matt discuss their recent rebranding, Matt's journey to improve his 5K running time, and the training strategies he employed.They explore the importance of mental resilience, pacing strategies, and the significance of understanding one's limits in training. The conversation emphasizes the need for a structured approach to training while also highlighting the benefits of confidence and positivity in achieving personal goals.They also introduce a brand new series highlighting inspiring stories from athletes participating in the Ironman World Championships. Tune...
2026-08-2546 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 51: Debriefing a HUGE weekend of racing!Tune in to hear about 70.3 Northern California and Hradec Kralove, T100 Vancouver and Ironman Kalmar. A HUGE weekend of racing and we talk about it all!! Each one of these could have had a pod all to itself so strap in, it's a whistlestop tour!
2026-08-1946 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 50: Ironman Copenhagen review and Kalmar preview!This week we're diving into one of our FAVOURITE races! We talk through everything we know about the course, pacing and our experiences racing here. Our tips cover race day morning, understanding transition, pacing the swim, bike and enjoying the run to the MAX. We also give you some unfiltered thoughts on the Pro Series Ironman Kalmar this weekend!
2026-08-1352 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 49: A new diagnosis and a change of plans...Every time we think "that has to be it", we're proved wrong. But, every time Steph keeps on showing up with a smile and ready to give it everything. Tune in for an update on what happened at Swansea 70.3, another diagnosis Steph's had and what this means for the rest of 2026.Thank you, as ever, for all of your support. I know I WILL be back out there racing to the best of my ability, it's just taking longer than I imagined for it to happen. Steph x
2026-07-3037 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 48: 70.3 Elsinore debriefWhile it may not LOOK like a great result, let us break down the successes we took from Elsinore and the learnings we're putting into play for the next one! Racing is important but it only happens a few times a year. Just as important are the debriefs so you learn and grow as an athlete ready for the next start line.
2026-07-0347 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 47: Burned feet and birthdaysThis week we have a FULL debrief from Ironman Lanzarote, burned feet and all. We run you through the race right up until the floor turned to lava and Steph ended in the medical tent. DNF's aren't easy and we've had a run of them, so we'll be working through the processing of and moving on from disappointing race "finishes" over the next few episodesRace announcements coming soon! We aren't done yet! The Kona dream lives on...Thank you all for your support...
2026-06-0750 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 46: Race week taper done rightRace week is finally here for many of us… so let’s talk tapering.In this episode of Buck the Trend, we run through the do’s and don’ts of tapering so you don’t end up overthinking it (or overdoing it) in the final days. We chat about how to ease off training without feeling flat, what’s actually worth focusing on, and the common mistakes people make right before race day. If you’ve ever found yourself wanting to “just squeeze one more session in”… this one’s for you.Keep it simple, trust...
2026-05-0747 min
The Effortless Swimming Podcast#425 : Secrets To Fast Freestyle with Steph ClutterbuckIn this episode, we sit down with professional triathlete Steph Clutterbuck to break down the real secrets behind efficient freestyle swimming. Instead of grinding harder in the water, Steph explains how better technique—especially rotation, body position, and connection—can dramatically improve your speed. We dive into why many swimmers struggle with a flat, disconnected stroke and how that leads to wasted energy. Steph shares practical tips on how to stay long in the water, engage your core, and create a smoother, more powerful stroke. If you're stuck at a plateau or feel like swimming fast...
2026-04-2711 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 45: The reality of changing your training approachThis week on Buck the Trend, we put the new training approach (The Hnatiw Method) to the test.After laying it all out last episode, this is the reality check. What actually happened when it came to putting it into practice?! From expectations vs reality to the small wins, the struggles, and the adjustments already being made, this episode is an honest look at what the first few weeks have really felt like.If you’ve ever been stuck in a cycle where you feel like you are working harder but not making any progress, this one's fo...
2026-04-231h 01
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 44: The Hnatiw MethodAS PROMISED, today we chat through the training approach we're trialling. From it's inception to the iterations we've tried over the last few months, we break down Steph's training cycle and the type of training she's doing. It's not the Norwegian method and it's also very different to what social media tells you that you should be doing in training, but if this works it could be game-changing for Steph, her management of PoTS and racing! Tune in to hear all about it and don't forget to leave your thoughts!
2026-04-1552 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 43: A new training approach?! Let's catch upYou've all heard of The Norwegian Method, but have you heard of The Hnatiw Method?Well you have now! We have a lot to catch up on and we run through everything that's gone on since Ironman New Zealand: the PoTS flare up, getting on track for Geelong, racing Geelong and what we've been up to in the weeks since getting home. Buckle up, it's a whistle-stop tour of the last few weeks!
2026-04-0842 min
Professional Triathlon NewsEpisode 263: IRONMAN New Zealand Preview ShowThe first big race week of 2026 is finally here! Steph Clutterbuck is back to help set the scene for what will be an incredible race day at IRONMAN New Zealand this weekend! We dive in to who are the favorites, the darkhorses, how the race could play out and some hot takes! 🙌 Massive Thanks To Our Partners🍳 Caraway Pans – Cook with the best. 10% off with code PTNhttps://www.carawayhome.com/🎨 WYN Republic – Gear up. 15% off with link belowhttps://wynrepublic.com/pages/protrinews🩸 Rythm Health – Start t...
2026-03-0359 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 42 // IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND RACE WEEKIt is officially the first race week of the season! We are here in Taupo, New Zealand for the first Ironman of the year and of the 2026 Pro Series. The start list is stacked and we can't wait to get this season started!
2026-03-0331 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 41 // Training week review and run analysis!ROUVY 30 day free trial signup https://utm.guru/ujx4XOr use Code STEPHSomething we haven't done before... We take you through Steph's training week, the totals, session breakdowns and how they went! AND THEN, more excitingly, a whistle-stop debrief of our run analysis session with Paul Brice. Racing season is just around the corner, it's about to heat up.OWN YOUR HARD WORK. It's cool to care!
2026-02-1355 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 40 // Training camp, new partners & owning your space!Welcome back to Buck the Trend! On this week's pod we give you a little more insight into two of Steph's new partner announcements for 2026 (thank you for all of your support!) before diving into the debrief from our training camp in Lanzarote... Race season is fast approaching, stay tuned as we bring you along for the Ironman Pro Series 2026!
2026-02-0544 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 39 // 20m draft rule and back into training!IT'S 2026! And we are back, into training AND with the podcast. Big news this week as Pro Tri News release the results of the drafting zone survey and rumours spread that Ironman are meeting to consider actions following their own testing. Tune in to hear our thoughts! Plus some general "return to training" chat, PoTS updates and a Watt the Buck!We are Steph and Matt. Steph's a professional long distance triathlete and Matt does everything BUT the triathlon to keep the wheels turning, the lights on and food...
2026-01-0841 min
The REAL Triathlon PodcastSteph Clutterbuck: Battling POTS, Embracing Rest, and Redefining Pro Triathlete SupportThis week on The Real Triathlon Podcast, we're joined by Steph Clutterbuck for a refreshingly candid conversation! Steph shares the profound challenges of her 2023 season, including a diagnosis of Myocarditis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and how these health hurdles forced her to redefine her relationship with training, metrics, and even her "off-season."
Dive deep into the less glamorous realities of pro triathlon, discover Steph's secret competitive dreams (involving horses!), and learn about her surprising aversion to open water swimming. We also explore her insights on the support for women's racing and the groundbreaking decision behind...
2026-01-0256 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 38: 2025 wrap up and 2026 RACE PLANS!It's an exciting time of year. Steph has energy, 2025 is done and reflected on and the plans for 2026 have started to take shape!Tune in to hear our highlights from this year as well as plenty of the thoughts that go into creating next years race plan - and a race announcement right at the end too...
2025-12-1857 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 37 // Ironman 70.3 La Quinta debrief & golf buggy gateCome and join us for the final race debrief of the year, and there are some stories about this one! Everything from golf buggy gate in transition in the morning to the race itself. The 2025 season was wrapped up with some extra drama!
2025-12-1136 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 36: Ironman Arizona debrief and 70.3 La Quinta preview!What a few weeks it's been... Join us for a pretty in depth conversation about what happened in Arizona, how Steph has turned it around to be ready to race again, and our new favourite place in the US!Final race week of the 2025 season...
2025-12-0454 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 35: OnlyFans & Ironman 70.3 Worlds!This week is a juicy one! We finally get around to talking all things OnlyFans after the partnership announcement back in October. The why, the why not, and lifting the lid on our reactions to the response we've had. THANK YOU all so much for your support, we both massive appreciate it and believe us when we say this partnership has changed our lives... Plus a few thoughts on this weekends 70.3 Worlds - it's gunna be spicy! If you want to see what all...
2025-11-071h 00
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 34: KONA RECAP!Okay okay we're a few weeks late BUT holiday, jet lag, we've only just unpacked and we managed to leave our leads in Hawai'i...Tune in to hear all of Steph's thoughts from race day!
2025-10-2747 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 33: KONA Diaries number 2 - pre race dayAs we build into race day here more about our thoughts!
2025-10-1022 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 32: KONA diaries number 1!We have made it to KONA! After what has been a crazy year, this really has felt like a homecoming. A quick run through of our Texas camp leads to the travel CHAOS to get over to Hawai'i... but the world was put to rights again when we got off the plane. Some learnings, reflections and gratitude for the journey that has brought us here so far.
2025-09-2936 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 31: Men's Ironman World Champs preview!We really couldn't go a podcast without talking through OUR take on what's gunna happen this weekend in Nice... we run through the course, some very very wooly predictions and how we think it could play out this year! No drama, just some unfiltered excitement for the first championship race of the season...
2025-09-1145 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 30: Zell Am See 70.3 race recap!WOW. What a weekend. Steph breaks down her first race in 4 months at Zell am See 70.3, talking you through plan vs execution and eventually getting onto some of the nutrition and sodium stats too... We were both completely blown away by the support out on course so THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts. It's been a really tough few months but it feels good to be back on track and gearing up for championships season!
2025-09-0441 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 29: Zell Am See race week!We're back with our first RACE WEEK episode in 4 months... What a rollercoaster it has been to get here, but we talk you through the race, the prep, the expectations and everything else in between! Thank you all so much for sticking by us as we've navigated Steph's medical question marks since May/June. We really appreciate it and HOPEFULLY this marks a step forward to a new normal...
2025-08-2936 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 28: BIKE CRASH and camp updatesWell well well, it was all going a bit tooooooo smoothly... Steph crashed on her bike which has provided us with plenty of "entertainment" in the last week on camp (because she is fine...). We talk about the crash, recovery AND the rest of normal camp things!
2025-08-1642 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 27: Training camp in AUSTRIA and PoTS chat!Coming to you from halfway up a mountain, this week we talk all things PoTS and how Steph's training has been shaken up, as well as reflections on a first week (ever!!!) at altitude! We're hoping our lack of organisation is now at an end and we will be back with you weekly...
2025-07-3144 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 26: race recaps, training updates and POTS revelations!An update episode all round today! 2 weeks on from sharing the diagnosis and we talk through EVERYTHING we've learned over the last few weeks, turbo-charged as Steph is back "on programme" and building to Kona (albeit slowly - think tortoise, not hare). Featuring stories from Swansea, concerns about carrying melted flapjacks in jersey pockets and a VERY personal Watt The Buck!
2025-07-1740 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 25: WE HAVE A DIAGNOSIS!This week is a BIG week as we talk you through the recent diagnosis Steph has had. It's good news but it does get a little raw in places as we work through what it could mean and how life might need to look a little different. We aren't going anywhere however; the triathlon dream lives on!
2025-07-0350 min
Another Triathlon PodcastEpisode 99: Pro Files with Steph Clutterbuck on Starting Late, Racing Free, and Owning Her PathSend us Fan MailEpisode 99: Steph Clutterbuck on Starting Late, Racing Free, and Owning Her Path🎙️ Hosts: Jenna-Caer @jennacaer, Josh Vernon @joshmvernon👤 Guest: Steph Clutterbuck @stephclutterbuck🎧 Her Podcast: @buckthetrendpod🩵 Presented by: @maunaapparelEpisode Summary:In Episode 99, we sit down with rising British pro triathlete Steph Clutterbuck to unpack her wild, inspiring journey from back injury and burnout to racing with the best in the world. From a no-running policy in her youth to racing at Ironman Texas (and beyond), Steph shares how she found her stri...
2025-06-2649 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 24: Motivation slumps, mindfulness & endurance sportsHow do we find ourselves in the troughs of motivation, and why might peaks not be what we're looking for? This week we explore the highs and lows of motivation, why they happen and what we can do about it. Steph also chats about mindfulness and it's central role in unlocking GREAT decision making when the pressure it on.Send us your Watt the Buck moments so we can give some more shout outs; we love to hear them!
2025-06-2645 min
Professional Triathlon NewsEpisode 226: Fireworks in Frankfurt?Steph Clutterbuck is back! In this episode, we preview one of the biggest races of the year — Ironman Frankfurt, the Men’s European Championship. The crew dives deep into the pro men’s start list, debating who’s in form, who’s fading, and who could surprise on race day. We also tackle the Topic of the Week: What has elevated the sport of triathlon the most in the last decade? From technology to storytelling to athlete rivalries, we each bring a different perspective to the table. 🎙️ Intro (0:00-3:45)♻️ Weekend Recap (4:05-8:10)🇩🇪 IM Frankfurt Preview (8:15...
2025-06-221h 17
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 23: The ultimate performance hack and 5 race week tips!Getting better at triathlon, life and walking up stairs without all the training stress?! Sign us up! Steph talks through a development in her recovery that has absolutely BLOWN her mind and resulted in the best two swims she's had in years... Steph and Matt also dive into 5 race week tips to keep stress levels looowww and the focus firmly ON race day and none of the logistics before!
2025-06-1951 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 22: a pro triathlete who can’t train…Some BIG updates this week after a week of testing (and testing Steph's patience hahah). We aren't completely there yet but we update you with what we DO know, and how important it is to advocate for yourself when you know something is wrong...ps send us your Watt the Buck's - yours and people you know - we want to hear about you doing cool things out there!
2025-06-1238 min
Stupid Questions with Seth HillEpisode #151 - Steph Clutterbuck, Professional TriathleteIn this episode of Stupid Questions, Seth sits down with professional triathlete and podcast host Steph Clutterbuck for a powerful and honest conversation about ambition, identity, and what it really takes to build a life in endurance sport. From her early days as a competitive swimmer to rowing at university and now racing Ironmans professionally, Steph shares the highs, lows, and everything in between.Steph’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephclutterbuck/ Buck the Trend Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDekZ0hI8NHiKCpQStYRg?si=d3f62ef3d4db44b5Z2: ht...
2025-06-091h 00
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 21: Ironman Hamburg debrief - what happened?!Welcome back to the pod! CLEARLY Ironman Hamburg didn't go to plan over the weekend and Steph gives a quick update as to what's going on before diving into what was a really incredible day of racing! We give a bit of an insight into our decision making for what the rest of the season is going to look like (pending the next week or so), before calling out some other outrageous performances from the weekend...
2025-06-0547 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 20: Ironman Hamburg race week!We're a bit late and it's because Matt prioritised beers over podcast (and definitely not because it was a travel day and we were both tired...).But here it is! Our Ironman Hamburg race week podcast, running you through the startlist, course and Steph's approach for rrrrrrrace day.
2025-05-2933 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 19: Pro triathlete Q&A (with Steph!)Steph and Matt are BACK after a week's hiatus and answer all of your questions. Everything from the mindset of a professional triathlete, to breathing exercises for swimming; how to balance life and training, to how to pace a hilly run.Tune in NOW to hear our thoughts!
2025-05-2247 min
Professional Triathlon NewsEpisode 220: KB dominates and Pro Tri TechSteph Clutterbuck is BACK! We unpack the racing from this weekend, how the IRONMAN Pro Series is shaping up, whats the short course season looking like, an interesting topic of the week of whether gear matters and if everyone was in the same equipment what would happen. Then finish the episode with some listener hot takes! Intro (0:00-04:40)70.3 Aix En Prov (04:45-27:40)WTCS Yokohama (27:45-40:00)Challenge Samorin (40:05-49:10)Rest of the Races (49:15-50:40)Topic of the Week: Racing on equal equipment? (50:45-1:08:05)Hot Takes (1:08:05-1:26:00)Subscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@protrinews...
2025-05-191h 26
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 18: Ironman goes back to Kona!*for the World Championships, both men and women, on the same day. We dissect this and talk through what is exciting but also our concerns for the health of the sport if the return isn't managed appropriately! Plus some return to training bits and we look at what's next in Steph's race calendar...
2025-05-0850 min
Professional Triathlon NewsEpisode 218: the Hierarchy of Triathlon with Steph ClutterbuckBack to your regular scheduled programming Intro (0:00-08:05)70.3 Venice (08:10- 19:50)Topic of the Week: the Hierarchy of Triathlon (20:00-40:10)St George Preview (40:15-1:04:40)Hot Takes (1:04:45-1:22:50)WE HAVE MERCH, BUY THE MERCH! Link below https://shorturl.at/15t3lSubscribe on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@protrinewsFollow the link below to get yourself a new bike, built to break recordshttps://ventumracing.com/products/tempus/?srsltid=AfmBOoopQyZfAU8TmsQM2xBqsG3GoxOleNRHT8VKxApiU1xbKhspD4ZJGet a tasty box from MNSTRY Nutrition! Use code P...
2025-05-041h 22
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 17: Ironman Texas debrief!Howdy! Steph and Matt are back home, jet-lagged and ready to talk you through Ironman Texas race day... It was a record breaking day on all fronts, and the Watt the Buck moment is certainly well deserved this week! Tune in to hear about how the race went down, Steph's goals going into the race, how close she came to hitting them and how her execution was COMPLETELY different to how she normally races (and why...)
2025-05-0139 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 16: Becoming Age Group Ironman World Champ and Texas preview!This week we are joined by Jana Richtrova- 4 time Ironman AG World Champ, 23 time full distance finisher (we think, we kept losing count) and Ironman Kona AG bike course record holder.We hear about her journey to becoming world champ, as well as get all the tips we can for racing in hot and humid conditions - something she has managed to master over the years!
2025-04-2453 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 15: Texas Ironman Race Startlist and preparations!This week we take a dive into Steph's race preparations for Ironman Texas, race number 2 of her Ironman Pro Series Campaign!
2025-04-1734 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 14: Ironman 70.3 Oceanside race reviewWelcome back to this week's episode where Steph breaks down her first race of the season at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside.Plenty of lessons learnt along the way as the build for Ironman Texas heats up!
2025-04-1037 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 13: 70.3 Oceanside preview: travel hacks and race vibes!It's rrrrrrrrrace week and we're fighting off jet lag to bring you an episode from California! We chat through our travel out here, some OUTRAGEOUS findings (they aren't that outrageous but bear with us...) and subsequent solutions, and Matt oggles the bike race set up/most expensive bike stand ever...
2025-04-0340 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 12: How to best pace a race, race week packing and the monster tri!Ever thought about the best way to pace a race, what to pack in your race kit list or what a monster triathlon might look like?Well this week you're in luck! Matt talks through how GREAT it is to negative split a race (and way less painful than going out too hard, a lesson we've both learned....) as well as the power of pacing off effort and not relying on the numbers. Then we have a whistle stop tour of what Steph is packing for the racing trip to the US before...
2025-03-2736 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 11: Last week of training camp and Matt's double race week!This week we have a catch up on the last week of training camp finishing off a good block of work before moving into the first race of the year at Ironman 70.3 Oceanside. Matt's back to back race weeks and how to pace a half marathon!
2025-03-2038 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 10: How to swim faster!?This week we talk about all things IKEA furniture building procrastination, Matt's Bath Half Marathon preview, Steph's training week and the main topic of understanding swimming technique for all abilities! Have a guess on our Poll this week for Matt's half marathon time!
2025-03-1354 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 9: Triathlon do's and dont's!This week we chat about our first Ironman's and alllllll the lessons we've learned since! We take you through our do's and don'ts for the big day (and the weeks leading in) and go in DEEP on nutrition and what we've learned over the last 5 years... Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod Like, follow and subscribe to keep up to date! To show your support, please buy us a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/stephclutterbuck
2025-03-0645 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 8: FULL RACE PLAN & new bike sponsor!This week we talk through Steph's approach to the season and the current schedule we're tackling! Matt also has a race up-date....Also discussed - new bike sponsor (wahoooo finally!!!), what's next in the plan for the year and the winter Olympics.... Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod Like, follow and subscribe to keep up to date! To show your support, please buy us a coffee! buymeacoffee.com/stephclutterbuck
2025-02-2749 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 7: Performance mindset to reach our potentialPerformance mindset is the topic for today's discussion and Steph and Matt share plenty from their own experience. Steph talks about how she's trained her mindset over the last 20+ years in sport, what's changed and what tools she uses to stay on the right track. It's been a journey for her and we know it's not over yet! Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod Like, follow and subscribe to keep up to date! To show your support, please buy us...
2025-02-2052 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 6: Creating YOUR brand on socials and balancing training in your week...This week, Steph and Matt talk us through how they've created and grown Steph's "brand" on social media and how it's changed over the last 10 years. They share their top tips for getting started on sharing your story as well as giving an insight to their "behind the scenes" of content creation and facing the fear (of filming and being filmed!).Steph's bike fit from Matt Bottrill is also discussed as well as different ways to approach balancing your training through the week (and how it can change through a season!).Make sure you send your questions through to...
2025-02-1350 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 5: Race announcements and trusting the process..On episode 5 of the pod, Steph and Matt are back home and chatting through some early plans for the year! A couple of race announcements, the final numbers from camp and a rather outrageous Watt the Buck for us Welsh rugby fans...
Steph and Matt also spend a bit of time chatting through "trusting the process" and what it means to them, navigating learning news skills (swimming) but also the return to fitness after some time off - and not getting greedy!
Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod
2025-02-0647 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 4: Help Matt find a race! And other triathlon related bitsOn episode 4 of the pod, Steph JUST about holds it together as her and Matt chat about the last 7 days on camp, Matt's overtraining and a first look at what's coming up this year...
Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod
To show your support, please buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stephclutter...
2025-01-3030 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 3: Training Camp Essentials & Matt's Super Triathlon 8+On week 3 of the pod, Steph & Matt talk all things training camp... lessons they've learned along the way, their essentials, and what they look for when planning a camp!
Not to mention the Watt the Buck moment of the week, but you'll have listen to find out who wins...
Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod
2025-01-2345 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 2: Race day nerves & triathlon rivalriesOn week 2 of the pod, Steph & Matt share how they deal with race day nerves (*cough cough* VERY differently) and the ONLY rivalry they care about. Also included is a weekly wrap up, this week's Watt the Buck and a monumental "Buck Up" from Steph...Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpodTo show your support, please buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stephclutterbuck
2025-01-1644 min
Buck the Trend PodEpisode 1: Welcome to the pod!Steph and Matt introduce you to the brand spanking new pod - Buck the Trend! We chat a bit about ourselves, what's got us to the point of releasing a podcast and where we're heading in 2025 - the Ironman World Champs in Kona!
Make sure you send your questions through to us on instagram - @stephclutterbuck or @buckthetrendpod
To show your support, please buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stephclutterbuck
2025-01-0941 min
Insurance Tomorrow2021 Biba SpecialOur 2021 ‘BIBA Special’ episode of the series, with the virtual conference taking place on the 12th and 13th May. Steph is joined by four of our Allianz senior board members to discuss some of the key topics which are to be covered at the BIBA 2021 conference, with a focus on building resilience, together. The topics include the future of insurance broking, mental health, the regulatory impact of Covid-19 and diversity and inclusion in the insurance industry. Our guests are: Simon McGinn, General Manager Neil Clutterbuck, Chief Underwriting Officer Stephanie Smith, Chief Operat...
2021-05-1028 min