Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Bevan McKinnon
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Fitter Radio explores the ideas shaping triathlon and endurance sport, combining real-world coaching experience with the latest research. Through race analysis, expert interviews and conversations with professional triathletes we break down the decisions that influence performance, health and long term development.

  1. The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Doping and Testosterone Use in Sports

    4h ago

    The Evolving Landscape of Anti-Doping and Testosterone Use in Sports

    Dr. Alison Heather, Chief Scientist at Insitugen Limited shares with us the rapid advancements in anti-doping technology, the rise of online testosterone replacement therapies and the importance of understanding inadvertent contamination versus intentional doping. We discuss the necessity for fair processes, the role of sensitive testing methods and the need for athlete education to prevent false positives and unfair sanctions. Key Topics: The emergence of online testosterone replacement therapy services. Risks associated with unregulated use of testosterone and potential for misuse in sports The importance of comprehensive blood and metabolic testing before initiating hormone therapy How anti-doping testing has evolved since 2004 with increased sensitivity and the role of AI The significance of non-targeted testing in detecting unnoticed performance-enhancing drug use Challenges related to inadvertent contamination, such as semen or supplement trace amounts The importance of fair investigation procedures and the concept of adverse analytical findings The impact of media sensationalism on athletes who are not guilty The necessity for athletes and the public to understand the complexities of doping tests and contamination How technology, biology and AI are advancing doping detection capabilities The role of education and support for athletes facing potential sanctions Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: rise of online testosterone therapy and concerns 02:00 - Risks of unregulated hormone use  04:00 - Importance of blood work and medical consultation before hormone therapy 06:00 - Evolution of anti-doping testing methods since 2004 08:00 - Role of AI in non-targeted doping detection 10:00 - Contamination scenarios and their implications in doping cases 12:00 - Investigative processes and fairness in doping sanctions 14:00 - False positives due to contamination and trace amounts 16:00 - The case of Imogen Simmonds and the importance of fair procedures 18:00 - Threshold levels and resource allocation in doping testing 20:00 - Future directions: AI, fingerprinting, and supplement testing 22:00 - The importance of transparency and athlete support during investigations 24:00 - The cultural shift needed around doping allegations and fair play 26:00 - The impact of media and public perception on innocent athletes 28:00 - The significance of education and preventative measures in sports LINKS: Dr Alison Heather - Insitugen Limited at https://insitugen.com/

    43 min
  2. The Evolution of Anti-Doping. Weekend Racing Reviews

    2d ago

    The Evolution of Anti-Doping. Weekend Racing Reviews

    We review the racing from the WTCS event in Alghero, IRONMAN Brazil and Challenge St Poelten. The Enhanced Games – what are the implications for clean sport and athlete integrity. Professor Alison Heather, Chief Scientific Officer at Insitugen, updates us on the evolution of anti-doping and the implications of new anti-doping and testing technologies. TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 – Kate and Guy in Malaysia this week 0:01:07 – The Timber Trail 0:05:52 – WTCS Alghero race review 0:18:02 – IRONMAN Brazil 0:22:14 – Should IRONMAN standardise pay across all events 0:23:55 – Challenge St Poulton race review 0:25:45 – The Enhanced Games 0:34:22 – Testosterone clinics in NZ 0:36:13 – Professor Alison Heather intro 0:37:06 – Alison Heather on testosterone 0:40:00 – Jack Moody's testing 0:44:45 – Alison Heather on how far anti-doping has come 0:48:02 – How do we avoid contamination 0:58:22 – Alison Heather shares her thoughts on publicizing results LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ The Timber Trail at https://www.timbertrail.nz/ The Whaka 100 at https://www.whaka100.co.nz/ WTCS event Alghero at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-alghero Challenge St Poelten at https://challenge-stpoelten.com/ IRONMAN Brazil at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-brazil The Enhanced Games at https://www.enhanced.com/ Professor Alison Heather at https://insitugen.com/about-us/

    1h 4m
  3. IRONMAN Lanzarote. T100 Spain. Challenge Championship. Race Reviews.

    May 26

    IRONMAN Lanzarote. T100 Spain. Challenge Championship. Race Reviews.

    We review the racing from the weekend at T100 Spain, IRONMAN Lanzarote and the Challenge Championship. Plus, we look ahead to IRONMAN Brazil and the female only IRONMAN Hamburg race – can the women go under 8 hours? TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Kate's been to the dentist 0:04:37 – Tri Club Awards Freemantle 0:06:14 – Slots for Kona disappearing fast 0:07:30 – IRONMAN Lanzarote 0:08:30 – Kate's raced IRONMAN Lanzarote 0:08:54 – Nina Derron's bike split 0:09:14 – Alanis Siffert 0:10:04 – Riding into oncoming traffic 0:10:29 – Bike Course at Lanzarote 0:11:45 – Who could match Laidlow's bike time 0:12:51 – Time gaps on the bike 0:14:24 – The run in Lanzarote 0:14:59 – Damien Le Mesnager 0:15:45 – Jelle Geens doing Lake Placid 0:16:04 – Kona qualification getting tougher 0:16:55 – IRONMAN Brazil this weekend 0:18:13 – IRONMAN Hamburg female race coming up 0:18:38 – Kate talks about the old way to qualify for Kona 0:19:59 – Who will win Hamburg? 0:20:46 – Can the women go under 8 hours? 0:23:02 – T100 Spain Pamplona 0:23:56 – The bike course Pamplona 0:24:47 – Confusion around bike course rules? 0:26:14 – Georgia Taylor-Brown as a cyclist 0:27:42 – Greater prize money at Pamplona 0:28:45 – No spectators for the T100 0:30:03 – Jack's viewing at the weekend 0:30:53 – Need to make the racing more exciting 0:31:05 – Old style Supertri 0:33:01 – Island House Race 0:35:02 – Published HR data physically impossible 0:35:58 – Old guys in Bora Hansgrohe cycling jerseys 0:37:51 – The Challenge Championship – Samorin 0:38:02 – Jack loves watching good swimmers 0:39:01 – Hannes Butters swim leg 0:39:56 - Valdemar Solok bike leg 0:42:39 – Women broke the bike course recoed 0:44:23 – Will The Challenge Championship stick around 0:45:46 – The Europeans and their bikes 0:47:00 – The Diamond bike 0:47:21 – Ceepo and the Shadow LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Spain T100 at https://t100triathlon.com/spain/participate/ IRONMAN Lanzarote at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-lanzarote Jordi Montraveta Moya at https://www.instagram.com/jordimontra/ Alanis Siffert at https://www.instagram.com/alanis.siffert/ Damien Le Mesnager at https://www.instagram.com/daamiienn/ Georgia Taylor Brown - https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb/ The Challenge Championship at https://challengefamily.com/races/the-championship/ Hannes Butters at https://www.instagram.com/trihabu/ Valdemar Solok at https://www.instagram.com/valdemar_solok/

    49 min
  4. Jackie Hering: The Return to Full Distance Racing – Insights from a Pro Triathlete

    May 20

    Jackie Hering: The Return to Full Distance Racing – Insights from a Pro Triathlete

    Jackie Hering, a pro triathlete with 15 years of top finishes, unveils her approach to racing at 40. She shares how releasing pressure, managing expectations and embracing unexpected race-day curveballs transform her results in IRONMAN racing In this episode, you'll discover: What Jackie considers are her strongest assets and how she's training smarter, not just harder. Her secrets to managing expectations and why 'releasing' them can be your fastest path to success. How setbacks like mechanical issues or illness can be an opportunity, not a disaster, in race strategy. The value of adaptability: how a puncture in Hamburg or a change in race schedule can become a game-changer. Insights into the psychology of professional women athletes and the supportive roles they embrace - Jackie's own "mother hen" approach. You'll also hear how Jackie's balance of motherhood, racing, and podcasting provides a fresh perspective in a sport often defined by its relentless intensity. She shares her plans for upcoming races, her views on Kona's elusive magic and the importance of enjoying the process rather than obsessing over the results. 00:00 - Introduction 02:34 - The Evolution of Women's Triathlon 05:40 - Supportive Dynamics in Female Racing 08:27 - Balancing Family Life and Professional Racing 11:07 - Return to Full Distance Racing 14:03 - The Challenge of the Pro Series 16:42 - Expectations and Race Performance 19:34 - Navigating Race Challenges and Adaptability 22:03 - Strategic Race Planning 24:23 - Navigating the Pro Series Challenges 25:46 - Balancing Ironman Races and Recovery 26:27 - Lessons from Recent Races 28:22 - The Kona Experience: Challenges and Goals 30:15 - Training Evolution and Consistency 33:45 - Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses 34:59 - Future Race Plans and Goals LINKS: The Women's Race Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-womens-race/id1895478355 Jackie Hering's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jackiehering

    45 min
  5. Running Technique, Cadence, Shoes. We discuss what works.

    May 19

    Running Technique, Cadence, Shoes. We discuss what works.

    Jack Moody ran a 2:20 marathon in Hawkes Bay – we chat about his training and race strategy, plus we discuss shoe choices, running biomechanics and cadence.   We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and WTCS Yokohama at the weekend. We share an excerpt from our interview with Jackie Hering, out later this week. 0:00:00 – Jack's result at Hawke's Bay Marathon 0:07:56 – Pacing the marathon 0:10:40 – Cadence and stride length 0:11:28 – Lactate Testing 0:11:46 – Aerobic threshold: The data 0:13:47 – Fresh marathon versus marathon off the bike 0:15:40 – Training miles leading into the race 0:16:08 – Shoe choice 0:21:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga race review 0:28:31 – Jackie Hering excerpt 0:33:22 – Race Day Execution 0:45:11 – WTCS Yokohama 0:56:34 – Matt Hauser 0:58:39 – Tilda Mansson 1:00:34 – Foot strike LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/ IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga Tilda Mansson at https://www.instagram.com/tilda_mansson/ Matt Hauser at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser Jackie Hering at https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/ WTCS Yokohama at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama

    1h 15m
  6. Sam Long Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast. Race Review & That Historic Bike Split

    May 12

    Sam Long Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast. Race Review & That Historic Bike Split

    We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast and that world record breaking dominant bike performance from Sam Long. Kate Bevilaqua has been following the recent Ultraman in Australia. Plus, we review the racing from Challenge Salou The state of professional prize pools – are there athlete payment issues within the PTO? The evolving technology in cycling including gear ratios and 3D-printed components. Upcoming races to watch – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence. Jack shares with us how he would tackle that hilly bike course in Aix. Kevin Hunt discusses his race at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney   CHAPTERS 0:03:40 – Jacks last run training session before Hawkes Bay Marathon 0:10:17 – Ultraman Australia recap 0:13:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 race review and Sam Long's bike split 0:23:16 - 3D Printing in bike design 0:28:46 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga this weekend 0:29:19 – Challenge Salou recap 0:33:46 – PTO athlete payout concerns 0:40:21 – Chattanooga race insights and Chris Beckmans 0:45:48 – IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence 0:56:26 – Bike course at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence 0:58:21 – Kevin Hunt and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IM703 Gulf Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-gulf-coast Sam Long at https://www.instagram.com/samgolong/ IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/ Ultraman Australia at https://ultramanoz.com.au/ IM703 Aix en Provence at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-aix-en-provence IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga Challenge Salou at https://challenge-salou.com/en/

    1h 6m
  7. Ingmar Jungnickel: AiRO.app

    May 6

    Ingmar Jungnickel: AiRO.app

    Ingmar Jungnickel, an expert aerodynamicist, earned this distinction for his work with US Speedskating, where he developed a revolutionary team pursuit technique known as the 'American Push'. This strategy used advanced simulation and computer modeling to help the team break world records. His career includes: Specialized Bicycles: He led the aerodynamics department, overseeing the development of high-performance bikes like the S-Works Tarmac and Venge. US Speedskating: He serves as the Chair of the Sports Science Commission and is the 2018 US Olympic Committee Sports Science Coach of the Year. Innovation: He is the founder of AiRO, an AI-powered platform that uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to provide aerodynamic bike fitting without a wind tunnel. Aerodynamics plays a significant role in cycling performance, often more so than the weight of the bike. Ingmar emphasizes that many athletes mistakenly believe that a lighter bike is the key to speed. However, the real challenge lies in minimizing aerodynamic drag.  By focusing on reducing drag, cyclists can improve their efficiency and speed without the need to invest heavily in new equipment. This insight is crucial for all cyclists, particularly those who may not have access to high-end gear or professional training. One of the most exciting developments at AiRO is the introduction of the Digital Airo Twin technology. Ingmar explains that this innovative approach allows for the creation of a 3D model of an athlete based on just a few photos. This model can then be adjusted for various parameters like limb length and body fat percentage, enabling customized aerodynamic assessments. This technology democratizes access to aerodynamic testing, making it feasible for everyday athletes to optimize their performance without the high costs associated with traditional wind tunnel testing. 0:00:03 - Introduction and welcome 0:01:04 - Journey into aerodynamics 0:03:11 - Development of aerodynamic testing technologies. 0:10:58 - Digital twin technology and its applications 0:16:22 – How AiRO is used by athletes and Fitters 0:28:49 - Upcoming developments and industry impact 0:42:57 – Final thoughts LINKS: AiRO at https://www.airo.app/

    44 min
  8. IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Aerodynamics. Swimming Optimisation.

    May 5

    IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Aerodynamics. Swimming Optimisation.

    We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We explore swim mechanics and delve into cutting-edge aerodynamic technology for cycling with AiRO. 0:00.00 – Kate and Guy race the Busselton Festival of Triathlon 0:08.51 – The biomechanics of swimming 0:12:32 – Swim Smooth Video of John Newsome with Kate and Guy 0:31:22 – IRONMAN Western Australia race review 0:38:40 – Finish line interviews with Jake Birtwhistle and Natalie van Coevorden 0:43:47 – Aerodynamics in cycling 0:54:00 – Ingmar Jungnickel of AiRO 1:07:27 – The sweepstake… what will Jack run at Hawkes Bay Marathon? LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Julie Derron at https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/ IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney AiRO App at https://www.airo.app/ Paul Newsome Swim Smooth at https://www.swimsmooth.com/paul-newsome Jake Birtwhistle at https://www.instagram.com/jakebirtwhistle/ Natalie van Coevorden at https://www.instagram.com/natalie.vancoevorden/ Busselton Festival of Triathlon at https://www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au/ Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/

    1h 12m
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