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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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 00Buck 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 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 33: KONA Diaries number 2 - pre race dayAs we build into race day here more about our thoughts!
2025-10-1022 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 a textEpisode 99: Steph Clutterbuck on Starting Late, Racing Free, and Owning Her Pathđïž Hosts: Jenna-Caer @jennacaer, Josh Vernon @joshmvernonđ€ Guest: Steph Clutterbuck @stephclutterbuckđ§ Her Podcast: @buckthetrendpodđ©” 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 minBuck 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 â Ironman Frankfurt, the Menâs European Championship. The crew dives deep into the pro menâs start list, debating whoâs in form, whoâs 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. đïž Intro (0:00-3:45)â»ïž Weekend Recap (4:05-8:10)đ©đȘ IM Frankfurt Preview (8:15...
2025-06-221h 17Buck 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 minBuck the Trend PodEpisode 22: a pro triathlete who canât trainâŠSome 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.Stephâs IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephclutterbuck/ Buck the Trend Pod: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QDekZ0hI8NHiKCpQStYRg?si=d3f62ef3d4db44b5Z2: ht...
2025-06-091h 00Buck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 26Buck 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 22Buck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 minBuck 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 @buckthetrendpod
To show your support, please buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/stephclutterbuck
2025-01-1644 minBuck 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 âBIBA Specialâ 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
The Jewel CaseEp. 30: Min Kim and Tristan ClutterbuckThis week I met with Min Kim, curator of âTuning the White Wallsâ â a series of sound events happening in PS2 Gallery Belfast  11 â 27 August 2016. Weâre joined by one of the performers, Tristan Clutterbuck, to discuss some recent movements in sound art in Northern Ireland and to preview the upcoming events of the series. âTuning the White Walls features an interactive performance with Minâs alter-ego Una Lee;  chaotic synthesis from Tristan;  guitar improvisation from Aongus McEvoy;  a wall-shaking installation from Pablo Sanz;  co-operative music-making with Miguel Ortiz and Steph Horak; and the long-awaited return of Belfast City Choir. More information on the PS2...
2016-08-0200 min