Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan McKinnon
  • 4.7 (55)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!

  1. George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas

    6D AGO

    George Gilbert. Technostress. IM Texas

    The LA 2028 Olympics has seen changes to the original venue plan, we discuss the potential impact on triathlon. We review the start list at IRONMAN Texas George Gilbert is the VP of Virtual Platforms at TrainingPeaks - he designed, built and brought to market TrainingPeaks Virtual, a new and innovative online cycling application that is defining the future of virtual sport. Tim chats to George Gilbert, about the unique features of the platform designed specifically for cyclists, emphasizing the importance of delivering an experience that includes tactical racing and performance verification. George explains how the platform ensures credibility in athletic performance and the onboarding process for athletes. They also touch on the seamless integration with Training Peaks, the customization options available for users and the importance of community feedback in shaping future developments. Training data – have we become too obsessed with the numbers. (0:01:43) – Change of venue at Olympic Games (0:08:28) – IRONMAN Texas (0:18:70) – Training Peaks Virtual intro  (0:21:38) – George Gilbert, Training Peaks (0:49:24) – Technostress  LINKS: Training Peaks Virtual at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/ IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas

    1h 8m
  2. Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind

    APR 12

    Confidence, Nutrition and the Mind

    We share an interview from the World Triathlon podcast with Paris 2024 Olympic Triathlon Champion Cassandre Beaugrand! It is a deeply honest chat revealing a little more about just where all the grit, determination and competitive spirit that has taken the 27-year-old to the very top of the sport came from. Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's student in nutrition and dietetics at Auckland University. In this chat with Bevan she discusses her research on fueling strategies for long-distance triathletes. Charlotte highlights the lack of research in this area, particularly for amateur athletes, and the barriers to accessing proper nutrition education. Charlotte shares her personal experiences with nutrition, body image and the psychological aspects of eating, emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care. She also outlines her upcoming study aimed at assessing the nutritional status of triathletes in New Zealand, inviting participants to contribute to this important research. (0:01:19) – Sweet Cheeks (0:05:41) – Cassandre Beaugrand intro (0:10:16) – Cassandre Beaugrand on the World Triathlon podcast  (0:27:36) – Lionel Sanders, confidence and nutrition (0:32:12) – Nutrition study for New Zealand triathletes (0:36:00) – Charlotte McLauchlan LINKS: The World Triathlon Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-world-triathlon-podcast/id1517199963 Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at cmcl126@aucklanduni.ac.nz Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/

    1h 4m
  3. Gordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.

    APR 7

    Gordo Byrn Part 2. Race reviews from IM703 Oceanside and T100 Singapore.

    We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside and the T100 Singapore  Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. In Part 2 of our chat with Gordo we share insights on optimizing training for endurance athletes, emphasizing the importance of consistency, tailored workouts for specific race types and the value of low-key races as training opportunities. Gordo discusses innovative training techniques that keep workouts engaging and effective, particularly for busy athletes looking to maximize their performance without overtraining. Plus we discuss the significance of strategic planning in training blocks and the benefits of maintaining a fun and flexible approach to endurance training. (0:00:00) – Xterra Rotorua (0:06:26) – Mooloolaba Triathlon (0:07:19) – Rob Hill  (0:21:55) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:24:33) – Gordo Byrn Part 2 (0:44:11) – IM703 Oceanside review (0:55:14) – T100 Singapore review  LINKS: Xterra Rotorua at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-rotorua-festival Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn T100 Singapore at https://t100triathlon.com/singapore/pro/ IROMAN 70.3 Oceanside at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-oceanside Rob Hill of Hill Top Coaching at https://hilltopcoaching.com.au/about/rob-hill/ Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/

    1h 15m
  4. Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.

    MAR 31

    Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa. Gordo Byrn.

    We catch up on the racing from the Isuzu IRONMAN South Africa at the weekend. Tim chats to Gordo Byrn, a former private equity investment banker, Gordo metamorphosed into an elite ultra-endurance athlete, a student of human performance and an endurance coach. He’s also the co-author of the endurance bible Going Long—an incredible resource for any and all athletes seeking to better understand and apply the principles of endurance. Tim and Gordo Byrn delve into the intricacies of endurance performance, focusing on the concept of post-training syndrome, recovery strategies and the importance of understanding training zones. Gordo emphasizes the need for athletes to manage setbacks effectively, the role of coaching in maintaining a healthy mindset and the significance of lactate testing in optimizing training. The discussion highlights the balance between pushing limits and ensuring recovery, ultimately aiming for sustainable performance improvements. (0:03:41) – Taylor Knibb won’t be in Singapore (0:07:22) – Hell of the West (0:13:30) – IRONMAN South Africa race review (0:23:26) – Gordo Byrn intro (0:26:00) – Gordo Byrn (1:02:00) – T100 Singapore this weekend (1:03:00) – The Cool Bottle competition giveaway  LINKS: Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn Follow Taylor Knibb on Insta gram at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/ The Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/the-cool-bottle/ Interview with Andrew Buckrell at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2025/1/13/episode-600-andrew-buckrell-phd-the-cool-bottle Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/

    1h 6m
  5. IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance

    MAR 24

    IM703 Geelong. Mental Fatigue Impairs Physical Performance

    We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and the World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin. Dr Kristy Martin is an Associate Lecturer and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sports and Exercise. Her area of expertise? Mental fatigue and its impact on physical performance. (0:00:00) – Night of PB’s in Sydney (0:02:29) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:04:00) – The IRONMAN start lists for pros (0:06:00) – IRONMAN South Africa this weekend (0:07:16) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend (0:07:50) – World Cup indoor triathlon racing from Lievin (0:10:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong coverage issues (0:12:30) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong racing (0:22:37) – Mental fatigue and its impact on performance (0:28:28) – Dr Kristy Martin (0:56:13) – Tips for training when mentally fatigued  LINKS: IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong World Cup Lievin at https://triathlon.org/events/2025-t1-indoor-triathlon-world-cup-lievin More about Dr Kristy Martin at https://researchprofiles.canberra.edu.au/en/persons/kristy-martin Mental Fatigue Can Affect Physical Performance – study at https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090224132915.htm Mental Fatigue Impairs Endurance Performance: A Physiological Explanation – study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29923147

    1h 4m
  6. FODMAP Diets. Tri News

    MAR 17

    FODMAP Diets. Tri News

    We catch up on the racing from the Oceania Champs in Devonport at the weekend. We delve into the complexities of athlete nutrition, particularly focusing on gastrointestinal issues and the role of FODMAPs. Tim shares his experiences of his FODMAP journey plus we share an excerpt from the ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Doctor Dana Lis. In this podcast they discuss the physiological challenges athletes face, the importance of gut health and the need for personalized nutrition strategies. They also emphasize the balance between dietary restrictions and nutritional needs and the significance of effective communication in guiding athletes towards optimal performance. (0:00:00) – Oceania Championships Devonport (0:10:31) – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong (0:12:50) – This weekend Hell of the West (0:12:27) – This weekend The Whakatipu Legend (0:13:53) – Fitter Coaching Newsletter Competition (0:14:29) – FODMAP diets and Tim’s experiences (0:27:34) – Excerpt from ‘We Do Science’ podcast with Dr Dana Lis   LINKS: Devonport race at https://devonporttriathlon.com/oceania-championships/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong We Do Science podcast with Doctor Dana Lis at https://www.wedoscience.com/gluten-free-diets-fodmaps-and-athletes-with-dr-dana-lis/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ The Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Monash FODMAP app at https://www.monashfodmap.com/ibs-central/i-have-ibs/get-the-app/ Dr Jeff Rothschild at https://jeff-rothschild.netlify.app/

    52 min
  7. Tri News. Race Ranger

    MAR 10

    Tri News. Race Ranger

    Bev and Tim catch up on tri news. Thomas Trollope won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out how his day went. Tim and James Elvery of Race Ranger discuss the recent implementation of the Race Ranger system during the Challenge Wanaka age group event, focusing on the experiences of age group athletes and the feedback from officials. They explore the challenges faced, the learnings gained, and the future developments planned for the system to enhance athlete engagement, safety and accountability in triathlon racing. (0:00:00) – Cyclone Alfred (0:06:03) – Thomas Trollope (0:18:25) – Injury and illness in the pro ranks (0:25:37) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong start list (0:30:50) – Challenge Roth start list (0:39:23) – IRONMAN New Zealand race review (0:35:52) – Race Ranger  (0:59:37) – Devonport Oceania Champs in Tasmania LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand Devonport race at https://devonporttriathlon.com/oceania-championships/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

    1h 2m
  8. Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand 2025. Imogen Simmonds Doping Allegations

    MAR 3

    Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand 2025. Imogen Simmonds Doping Allegations

    We review the racing from IRONMAN New Zealand at the weekend and bring you finish line interviews with the winners Mike Phillips and Regan Hollioake. We give our thoughts and share some of the research around the Imogen Simmonds doping allegations. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Rarotonga Triathlon Festival. We chat to Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching about the race. Louise Saggers won the free race entry to the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about both her and the race. (0:00:00) – The Imogen Simmonds doping allegations (0:14:12) – Free race entry competition to the Rarotonga Triathlon (0:15:17) – Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching (0:27:50) – IRONMAN Cairns (0:30:00) – Louise Saggers (0:39:23) – IRONMAN New Zealand race review (0:49:08) – Finish line interviews with Regan Hollioake and Mike Phillips  (1:08:57) – Mooloolaba Triathlon this weekend LINKS: Raro Tri at https://www.rarotri.com/triathlon-festival/ Rob Dallimore of Foot Traffic Coaching at https://foottrafficcoaching.com/ IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/ Follow Mike Phillips on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz/ Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/

    1h 10m
See All (634)

    Hosts & Guests

    4.7
    out of 5
    55 Ratings

    About

    Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!

    Information

    You Might Also Like

    Content Restricted

    This episode can’t be played on the web in your country or region.

    To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

    Stay up to date with this show

    Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes, and get the latest updates.
    Select a country or region

    Africa, Middle East, and India

    Asia Pacific

    Europe

    Latin America and the Caribbean

    The United States and Canada