Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast Bevan McKinnon

In this episode we welcome Jay Dicharry, the acclaimed author of "Running Rewired" and a seasoned physical therapist with a remarkable track record of working with over 50 Olympians. Jay shares his expertise on the critical role of movement skills and tissue capacity in enhancing athletic performance and explains how athletes can develop the necessary skills and body preparation to achieve their goals and prevent injuries.
We discuss the pivotal importance of postural control and endurance for athletes involved in prolonged activities like cycling, running and swimming. Jay illustrates how maintaining consistent body positioning can maximize efficiency and minimize fatigue. We explore the limitations of traditional exercises and advocate for dynamic movements that bolster both strength and skill. Furthermore, Jay sheds light on the mechanics of running, emphasizing the importance of rotational control at the foot, ankle, hip and upper body to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Practical tips and exercises, such as using rocker boards and resistance bands, are shared to help athletes improve their form and stability.
We focus on optimizing movement skills for efficiency, addressing common myths about muscle functionality and highlighting the importance of proper mechanics like triple extension. Jay underscores the need to address underlying movement issues rather than merely increasing training volume or intensity. Additionally, we explore the complexities of tissue adaptation and the critical role of plyometrics in building bone and ten
LINKS:
Jay Dicharry – Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed at https://www.amazon.com/Running-Rewired-Reinvent-Stability-Strength/dp/1646046528/

Bev calls in from France and Tim’s back home in New Zealand. We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Mont Tremblant at the weekend.
New Zealand have now confirmed the team going to the Olympics, we give our opinion on the decision.
Jay Dicharry, is the acclaimed author of "Running Rewired - Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed”, in which Jay shares his expertise on the critical role of movement skills and tissue capacity in enhancing athletic performance. Jay explains how athletes can develop the necessary skills and body preparation to achieve their goals and prevent injuries. We share excerpts from our full interview with Jay, out tomorrow.
(0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Vence and there’s some sickness in the household.
(0:04:52) – Reverse Taper
(0:07:22) – The course at Challenge Cagnes sur Mer
(0:10:30) – New Zealand Olympic team update
(0:25:22) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
(0:25:31) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
(0:25:46) – IM703 Mont Tremblant race review
(0:33.30) – A change of bike strategy for Mont Tremblant
(0:40:32) – Introduction to Jay Dicharry
(0:42:38) – Excerpts from out interview with Jay Dicharry – out tomorrow.
LINKS:
Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
IRONMAN 70.3 Mont Tremblant at  https://www.ironman.com/im703-mont-tremblant
Jay Dicharry – Running Rewired: Reinvent Your Run for Stability, Strength, and Speed at https://www.amazon.com/Running-Rewired-Reinvent-Stability-Strength/dp/1646046528/

Bev calls in from Singapore and Tim from Cairns. We review the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and share finish line interviews with both Matt Burton and Hannah Berry.
We share excerpts from Training Peaks CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson. Alex Hutchinson’s best-selling book “Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance’ in which Alex explores the limits of human endurance, challenging the idea that our physical limitations are predetermined. Through scientific research and stories of extraordinary athletes, Hutchinson delves into the power of the mind-body connection in achieving feats of physical endurance.
(0:00:00) – Bevan calls in from Singapore and Tim calls in from the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia Pacific Camps.
(0:18:30) – Hannah Berry
(0:22:23) – Matt Burton
(0:34:12) – Alex Hutchinson - Endure
LINKS:
Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
Cairns Airport IRONMAN at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns
Matt Burton at https://www.instagram.com/mattburton_01
Hannah Berry at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/
Training Peaks CoachCast: Endurance Elasticity with Alex Hutchinson at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/coachcast-endurance-elasticity-with-alex-hutchinson/
Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson at https://www.amazon.com/Endure-Curiously-Elastic-Limits-Performance/dp/0062499866

This weekend…. Cairns Airport IRONMAN in Cairns. We chat about this iconic race and how the start list is stacking up.
Chris Beckmans, the second fastest age group triathlete in the world, discusses his recent sub-eight-hour IRONMAN race at IRONMAN Hamburg.
We review the racing from the IRONMAN 70.3 in Boulder and discuss the issues arising from the quality of professional athletes on the start line.
We review the racing from the T100 in San Francisco and the epic finish in the men’s field.
Olympic selection time, what do we know so far.
(0:01:49) – Cairns Airport IRONMAN 
(0:10:25) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
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(0:10:45) – Infinit Nutrition Prize Pack Competition
(0:11:25) – Chris Beckmans
 (0:51:25) – IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder
(1:00:00) – T100 San Francisco
(1:09:41) – Olympic selections 
LINKS:
Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
Follow Chris Beckmans on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeckmans/

Jack Moody, NZ Professional Triathlete, has a reputation as one of the best runners in the sport. After winning Challenge Korea in a time of 7:50 he’s proven he can bike and swim too. We chat to Jack about his day.
Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance is back to share her expertise on scheduling strength training. We explore how to manage strength training during various phases: injury recovery, performance within racing seasons and off-season development. Plus, we focus on identifying and targeting the weakest aspect of triathlon training—whether it be swimming, biking, or running—and structuring a six-week strength program to address that specific area.
Lastly, we review the racing from the weekend including IRONMAN Hamburg and Challenge Korea.
(0:00:00) - Bev calls in from Korea.
(0:05:50) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
(0:05:59) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
(0:06:11) - IRONMAN European Championships Hamburg
(0:18:35) - Jack Moody
(0:46:54) - Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance
(1:03:40) - WTCS Poland
(1:08:00) - Gomez back racing and Sam Long on the start line in Cairns 
LINKS:
Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/
Dr Kate Baldwin at https://valereendurance.com/
IRONMAN European Championship Hamburg at https://www.ironman.com/im-hamburg
Challenge Korea at https://www.challenge-family.com/korea/ 

Bev chats to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager with FulGaz, and Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett, FulGaz Ambassador. We find out more about Nikki’s race plans for this year plus we chat about FulGaz Femmes - a vibrant community created by women, for women. Led by a former IRONMAN World Champion turned coach, Michellie Jones, this community offers invaluable guidance and unwavering support for all women preparing for an IRONMAN event. From exclusive content tailored to improve race readiness, to immersive FulGaz group rides, weekly workouts, enriching webinars and lively Facebook chats. FulGaz Femmes provides the platform for you to thrive, before, during and after race day. Nikki will be running intimate group rides for up to 6 riders at a time so you can ask her your most burning questions.
Tim chats to Dr Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance about the psychological and physical processes of healing from an injury. We explore the complexities of injury recovery emphasizing the difficulty in managing expectations during the healing process. We discuss the misconception that pain and function improve simultaneously and linearly, and how this can lead to disappointment when progress doesn't match expectations. We highlight that while initial recovery may bring rapid improvement, progress often slows down, and setbacks can occur, which is a normal part of the healing journey.
We stress the importance of a multidisciplinary approach when dealing with fractures and other common injuries in endurance athletes, involving sports doctors, physiotherapists, coaches and nutritionists. Additionally, we consider the potential pitfalls of rushing back into activity and the consequences of reintroducing running too soon. 
We review the racing from the WTCS race at Cagliari and discuss how that now affects the lineup for Paris 2024.
(0:00:00) – Bev's off to Korea with Jack Moody for the Challenge Korea full distance.
(0:02:48) – WTCS Cagliari
(0:06:07) – Injuries and how to know when they’re healing.
(0:10:05) – Marc Wrobel and Ultra Trail Australia
(0:20:52) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
(0:21:00) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
(0:22:22) – Kate Baldwin of Valere Endurance
(0:37:06) – Nikki Bartlett and Bec Burns of FulGaz
(1:00:48) – WTCS Cagliari Race Review 
LINKS:
Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
Ultra-Trail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/
Dr Kate Baldwin at https://valereendurance.com/
FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/
FulGaz Femmes at https://fulgaz.com/fulgaz-femmes/
Follow Nikki Bartlett at https://www.instagram.com/nikkibartlett1/
WTCS Cagliari at https://cagliari.triathlon.org/