Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: RICHARD KINGSFORD (00:11:06) We talk to Richard Kingsford, Coffee Clubber and recent winner of the free entry to the Cape to Cape 4 Day MTB race. For Richard this event will mark a return to 'adventure tourism' after a debilitating back injury which required endless rehab and minor back surgery. The Cape to Cape will be a chance to celebrate getting back into it. He'll also be training hard for the brewery finish too! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:28) We talk to Noeleen O'Shea, Co-Founder of Pilates for Sports (PFS). Pilates for Sports, the official supplier of Pilates Strength and Conditioning, is the ultimate strength and conditioning workout that will take your performance to the next level. PFS have linked Pilates to the movement patterns in sport and deliver this as a 10-Week challenge to improve your performance. Access to the challenge can be either online or with one of their certified partner studios. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUBBER BEN SHEPHERD: Ben has been getting great traction from his work with the Pilates for Sports 10 Week Challenge which aims to improve his pedal stroke and enhance his efficiency on the bike. We think his frame size might have caused most of the issues... HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW/SID TALKS: JOE SKIPPER AND LAURA SIDDALL: (00:47:43) Joe and Laura are currently in Font Romeu in France enjoying some training at altitude. They talk to us about their recent races, what's coming up and their plans for Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:27:30) Reducing toxin exposure for athletes. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB GIVEAWAY: (01:40:00) This Sunday we're drawing a $150 voucher from Pushys for our Fitter Radio Coffee Club members. Pushys are also offering all our listeners a 10% site wide discount with exclusions* for the 2 days leading into the race - from 8am on Friday 24 August until 11pm on Saturday 25 August with the code FIT10. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: KEVIN CAMPBELL: (01:42:12) We talk to Kevin Campbell, Coffee Clubber and recent winner of the free entry to the Noosa Triathlon. This will be Kevin's first trip to Noosa and he'll be racing there this November after competing at the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast this month and before going off to compete at IRONMAN Western Australia in December. LINKS: More about Joe Skipper at http://joeskipper.co.uk/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Joeskippertriathlete/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/laura.siddall.5333 The Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen at https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/ Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/noosa.aspx#axzz5ObND13jY Queenstown Marathon at https://queenstown-marathon.co.nz/ Pushys at https://www.pushys.com.au/ Sweet Cheeks NZ at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/ Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ Cape to Cape at https://capetocapemtb.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:03) Burning matches – high power outputs during the bike leg which could potentially impact your run in a race. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: KRYSTLE HOCKLEY (00:29:19) We talk to Krystle Hockley, Coffee Clubber and recent winner of the free entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast. Krystle's plan this year was to turn Pro however her plans changed when training partner and close friend Lauren Parker offered to support her on another quest to Kona. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: NIKKI BARTLETT (00:40:52) British pro triathlete Nikki Bartlett talks to us about her move from high performance rowing into triathlon, her experiences in Kona and her plans to get back there in 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:29:19) Exercising whilst on a keto diet – some tips to make the transition a bit easier. LINKS: Krystle Hockley is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/krystle.hockley More about Lauren Parker at https://www.laurenparkerfoundation.com.au/ More about Nikki Bartlett at https://www.nikkibartlett.com/ Follow Nikki on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NikkiBartlettTriathlete/ IM703 Sunshine Coast at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/sunshine-coast.aspx#axzz5Nr24fRuc Queenstown Marathon at https://queenstown-marathon.co.nz/ Pushys at https://www.pushys.com.au/ Sweet Cheeks NZ at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/ Pilates for Sports at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Bevan and Tim are hosting this week and they wrap up the Fitter Sunshine Coast Training Camps. HAMISH PEPPER: (00:13:25) Hamish Pepper, NZ Olympian and Americas Cup sailor, has been a triathlete in training on our camp this week. He talks to us about his history as a Sailor and his journey to becoming a triathlete to take on the Xterra Worlds in Maui this year. SID TALKS: (00:31:37) Sid's with us again this week and we talk 70.3 Worlds, KPR Rankings, Challenge Prague and Ryan Air! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LISA NORDEN: (01:23:43) We interview Lisa Norden, Swedish pro Triathlete about her career to date, her frustration with injury and her recent win at the IRONMAN 70.3 Jönköping Sweden. LINKS: Fitter Radio Coffee Club at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Lisa Norden at http://www.lisanorden.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lisanorden/ IRONMAN Sweden on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/IronmanSverige/ More about Hamish Pepper at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamish_Pepper CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

THE FITTER TRAINING CAMPS AND COFFEE CLUB EPISODE: (00:00:00) Bevan, Mikki and Tim host this week from Noosa and we talk Fitter Training Camps and the launch of the Fitter Radio Coffee Club. SQUID TALKS: (00:41:07) Nathan Shearer's back for Squid Talks and we talk Noosa Training Camps and his experiences of both the IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and Noosa Triathlon. He also tells us more about his experiences with Pilates for Sports. HANNAH WELLS: (01:06:34) We talk to Fitter Coached pro triathlete Hannah Wells about her build up to Sunny Coast 70.3 and her experiences of the race in the past where she came 2nd. LINKS: More about Hannah Wells at https://hannahwellsathlete.wordpress.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Hannah.Wells.Triathlete/ IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/sunshine-coast.aspx#axzz5McVmRCyX Nathan Shearer at http://www.tzeromultisport.com/nathan-shearer.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nathanshearertriathlete Noosa Triathlon Multisport Festival at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/noosa.aspx#axzz5McVmRCyX Fitter Radio Coffee Club at https://www.fitter.co.nz/join-us/ Pilates for Sport at https://www.pilatesforsports.com/ More about the Cape to Cape at https://capetocapemtb.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:00:00) We talk Mikki's progress on her #journeyto317 at the Auckland Marathon. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: KIM MORRISON (00:16:06) British professional triathlete Kim Morrison is in a rich vein of form having just won IM703 Finland and coming second behind Lisa Norden at IM703 Sweden. We talk to Kim about the races and her plans going forward. SID TALKS: (00:52:13) Sid's back in Girona and on the couch. We talk through her potential race schedule, whether she should do Challenge Championship or Kona and we chew the fat on the recent ITU Long Distance Worlds in Denmark and Ironman England. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:26:30) Beta-Alanine supplementation in Masters athletes: The latest research shows supplementation increases physical performance and improves executive function following endurance exercise in middle aged individuals. LINKS: More about Kim Morrison at http://www.kimberleymorrison.co.uk/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KimberleyHaltonFarrowMORRISON More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Beta alanine https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0238-7 Marathon investigations article at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/2018/07/disqualified-triathlete-anita-carcone.html CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:10) Drugs in Triathlon. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SARA GROSS (00:29:00) Sara Gross, ex triathlete now Media Mogul, has set up a new media website "Live Feisty Media" aimed at empowering new perspectives and voices in triathlon & beyond. We talk about Sara's new initiative plus her other interests which include the 'Outspoken women in triathlon summit' bringing together women's voices to elevate women in triathlon. SID TALKS: (01:08:37) Sid's in Tuscany and we talk IM Frankfurt. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:43:30) Maximising cellular adaptation to endurance exercise and skeletal muscle. LINKS: More about Sara Gross at http://www.saragross.ca/ More about Live feisty Media at http://livefeisty.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/livefeistymedia/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ One step Ahead article at https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(18)30257-2 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

LISTENER QUESTIONS: (00:14:52) We answer two listener questions. One about online bike fits and the other about 'Best Bike Splits'. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: RACHEL KLAMER & RICHARD MURRAY: (00:28:30) We catch up with Richard and Rachel to talk about their maiden WTS victories this year and where they're at with coaching, training and racing. SID TALKS: (01:13:15) Sid's back and we talk through her recent 4th place at Roth and the recent controversy around Ironman Austria. ONE STEP AHEAD: (02:03:28) Mikki's doing the Auckland Marathon – This week's O.S.A. segment is all about her and #thejourneyto317 LINKS: More about Richard Murray at http://www.trimurray.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Richardtrimurray/ More about Rachel Klamer at http://www.rachelklamer.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rachelklamertriathlete/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Automated Bike Fit Measurement App Review by DC Rainmaker at www.dcrainmaker.com Best Bike Split at https://www.bestbikesplit.com Jack Daniels VDot Running Calculator at https://runsmartproject.com/calculator More about Pruvit Max sachets at https://pruvitnow.com/product/ketoos-bio-max/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:04) Should we make our bikes lighter or more aero. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DOUGAL ALLAN (00:30:50) Bevan and Tim talk to Fitter coached athlete Dougal Allan about running mechanics and his recent decision to race Coast to Coast 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:09:02) Amino acids. LINKS: More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Follow Dougal on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ Wattie Ink at https://www.wattieink.com/ 51 Speed Shop at https://51-speedshop.com/ Dave Bowden at Speed Theory http://speedtheory.co.nz/ Marathon investigations at https://www.marathoninvestigation.com/ One Step Ahead articles at https://scholar.google.co.nz/scholar?as_ylo=2018&q=branched+chain+amino+acids+endurance&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&as_vis=1#d=gs_qabs&p=&u=%23p%3DxgG5SUTT4PsJ and https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(18)30257-2 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:31) The drive chain. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: MIKE REILLY (00:22:15) We attended an evening with Mike Reilly in February this year which had been organised by Auckland City Tri Club. Here's the recording from that evening where Mike Reilly (Voice of Ironman) and co-host Cameron Brown share their inspirational stories and insights. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:22:50) Keto Kalm and Mikki's Mince Bake. Mince Bake: Line a baking tray with baking paper. Spread mince over the tray. Sprinkle over 2 tbsps of cajun seasoning, 2 tsps of cumin, 2 tsps of oregano, chopped up bits of pumpkin, pickles and red onion. Season and add a drizzle of olive oil. Bake at 200C for 10 mins. Take out and mix around and pop back in oven for another 5 mins. Take out and mix in shredded red and/or green cabbage. Back in oven for another 10 mins or until pumpkin is soft. SQUID TALKS: (01:30:15) Nathan Shearer Australian Pro Triathlete (aka Squidward) steps in for Sid this week and they talk Hoka running shoes, Nathan's FTP and Challenge Roth. LINKS: Chain cleaning link https://cyclingtips.com/2018/05/chain-cleaning-and-maintenace-how-to/ friction-facts.com at http://www.ceramicspeed.com/ Ken Ballhause at Adaptive HP in Melbourne at https://www.adaptivehp.com/ More about Mike Reilly at https://mikereilly.net/ Follow Mike Reilly on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mike.reilly.ironman/ More about Cam Brown at https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/about/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Keto Kalm at https://pruvitnow.com/product/ketokalm-chocolate/ More about Nathan Shearer at https://www.tzeromultisport.com/nathan-shearer.html More about Trainer Road at https://www.trainerroad.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SARAH TRUE (00:15:03) American pro triathlete Sarah True moved from ITU to the 70.3 distance in 2017. Since then she's hardly been off the podium. Sarah will be on the start line for first Iron distance on July 8, the Ironman European Champs in Frankfurt. We can't wait to see how she goes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:23:42) Altitude – a few tit bits. SID TALKS: (01:34:38) We catch up with Sid in Girona to talk all things triathlon. LINKS: Follow Sarah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sgroffy/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Brad Kearns at http://www.bradkearns.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

THE CAIRNS AIRPORT IRONMAN CAIRNS ASIA PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP 2018 THE INTERVIEWS – PRE-RACE: LUKE & BETH MCKENZIE: (00:02:14) BRADEN CURRIE & MIKE PHILLIPS: (00:14:32) TIM REED: (00:22:17) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (00:28:53) Ambassador for the Cairns Airport Ironman Cairns Asia Pacific Championship TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:48:07) CALLUM MILLWARD: (00:52:36) FINISH LINE INTERVIEWS: BETH MCKENZIE – 3RD (00:59:37) MIRINDA CARFRAE – 2ND (01:04:05) TERESA ADAM – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION! (01:09:12) KYLE BUCKINGHAM – 6TH (01:22:45) TIM O'DONNELL – 4TH (01:34:30) TERENZO BOZZONE – 3RD (01:43:55) JAVIER GOMEZ – 2ND (01:50:14) BRADEN CURRIE – IRONMAN ASIA PACIFIC REGIONAL CHAMPION! (01:52:50) LINKS: Luke Mckenzie at http://lukemckenzie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete/ Beth Mckenzie at http://bethgerdes.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/bethgerdestriathlete/ Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/multisportbradencurrie/ Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz Tim Reed at http://timreed.com.au/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/timreedprotri/ Liz Blatchford on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Liz-Blatchford-163379120392712/ and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liz_blatchford/ Terenzo Bozzone at http://www.terenzo.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/terenzobozzone Callum Millward at http://www.callummillward.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/callummillward5 Javier Gomez at http://www.javiergomeznoya.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Javier-Gomez-Noya-98479548856/ Kyle Buckingham at https://www.kylebuckingham.co.za/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kylebuckinghampro/ Teresa Adam at https://www.tac.kiwi.nz/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeresaAdamNZTriathlete/ Mirinda Carfrae at http://www.mirindacarfrae.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rinnytriathlon/ Tim O'Donnell at http://timothyodonnell.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TOinTRI/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:12:57) Training the gut to tolerate carbohydrates. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DEDE GRIESBAUER (00:29:00) American pro triathlete Dede Griesbauer is a 3-time top 10 finisher in Kona and, at the age of 47, continues to compete at the highest level. We talk to Dede about her career to date, her upcoming race in Texas and her near career ending crash in 2011 when she was told she'd never run again. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:20:00) We catch up with Thorsten Radde of TriRating and talk IM Cairns – who's looking good for the win, Challenge Roth and the new initiative to add English commentary to the Challenge Roth race streaming plus we discuss how the changes to the Kona qualification process might impact on an athlete's chances of making it to Kona. SID TALKS: (01:49:30) We catch up with Sid in Girona and talk through the weekend's racing. LINKS: Link to research article at http://www.mysportscience.com/single-post/2017/03/25/Training-the-gut-for-athletes?_amp_=true More about Dede Griesbauer at http://www.dede-griesbauer.com/ Follow Dede on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dedegriesbauer Thorsten Radde of TriRating at https://www.trirating.com/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Laura on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ The Magic Pill at https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80238655 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:17:18) Substrate metabolism during Ironman Triathlon – different horses on the same courses. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: JEN ANNETT (00:35:33) Jen Annett, Canadian pro triathlete, was hit by a car in 2008 whilst bike training for the Ironman World Champs in Hawaii. As a result of that accident she developed epilepsy. Determined not to let it slow her down she continued to follow her Ironman dream and since then has raced to many podium placings and wins including recently taking the World Record Ironman bike record at Texas. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:18:48) Bevan and Tim talk all things Open Water Swimming. LINKS: More about Jen Annett at https://www.jenannett.com/ Follow Jen on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jenannetttriathlete/ Link to research paper 'Substrate Metabolism During Ironman Triathlon' at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-018-0938-9 Link to 'Are You Training Your Gut' article at https://triathlonworld.com/nutrition/are-you-training-your-gut-143967 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

LISTENER QUESTION & WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:36) CTL and how to plan a build for Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW ANDREW STARYKOWICZ: (00:29:16) We talk to American pro Triathlete Andrew Starykowicz about his recent Ironman bike record at Texas. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:56:42) The effects of a low carb diet on 4 weeks of high intensity training. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:05:50) We talk to Kiwi pro Triathlete Carl Read about his recent win at Ultraman Australia. LINKS: More about Andrew Starykowicz at http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/ Follow Andrew on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/starykowicz/ More about Carl Read at http://www.carlread.com Follow Carl on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/carl.read.12 More about Ultraman Australia at https://www.facebook.com/UltramanAustralia/ One Step Ahead study at https://www.jssm.org/hf.php?id=jssm-17-259.xml CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:19:30) Bev and Tim talk running. How to reduce injury risk and optimise your running going forward. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS: DYLAN MCNEICE & JULIA GRANT (00:54:30) We talk to Kiwi pro triathletes Dylan and Julia about their recent wins at Challenge Taiwan. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:20:36) Can you go keto if you're vegan. PROMOTION: Tri Adventures is a boutique travel company providing triathlon holiday packages to travel and race in spectacular destinations around the world. Their unique tour options are catered to triathletes, their families and their supporters wishing to be part of an iron distance or half distance triathlon event. Visit their site at https://triadventuresnz.co.nz/ for more details and use the code Fitter1 for a $100 discount off your trip! LINKS: Running article at https://www.outsideonline.com/2304106/ultimate-evidence-based-guide-recovery More about Dylan McNeice at http://dylanmcneice.com/ Follow Dylan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dylanmcneice.triathlete/ Follow Julia on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juliakgrant/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/julia.grant.75 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

An intro with Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer... PRE-RACE CHAT AT THE EASTERN TIGER: (00:23:40) We talk to Laura Siddall, Dougal Allan and Nathan Shearer pre-race. PRO PANEL AT IRONMAN AUSTRALIA: (00:41:20) We record the pre-race Pro Panel event with Luke Mckenzie, Marino Van Hoenacker, Paul Ambrose, Laura Siddall, Annabel Luxford and Dave Dellow. THE INTERVIEWS: (01:04:38) DOUGAL ALLAN NATHAN SHEARER MARK BOWSTEAD LUKE MCKENZIE MARINO VANHOENACKER MEL BURKE LAURA SIDDALL LINKS: Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DAendurance Nathan Shearer at https://www.tzeromultisport.com/nathan-shearer.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nathanshearertriathlete Luke Mckenzie at http://lukemckenzie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lukemckenzietriathlete/ Marino Vanhoenacker at http://www.marinovanhoenacker.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Marino-Bink-Vanhoenacker-40720009623/ Paul Ambrose at http://www.paul-ambrose.com/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AmbroseLive Follow Annabel Luxford on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/brissybella/ Dave Dellow at http://www.kiscoaching.com/david and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/david.dellow.7 Mel Burke on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/melanie.burke.129 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

LISTENER QUESTION: (00:02:38) How long should we be spending in a sauna for heat acclimation. LISTENER FEEDBACK (00:14:52) More about Callum Hawkins and his Common Wealth Games Marathon around heat acclimation. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:24:26) Running with power – how beneficial is it. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JOSH AMBERGER: (00:38:50) We bring back Josh Amberger to talk about his podium second at Ironman South Africa plus he answers questions from his followers about the win, his training, his power numbers, cadence, heart rate, nutrition, shoes and death metal! SID (& MIKE) TALKS: (01:27:26) Sid's back and we talk Challenge Melbourne – both the race and the drafting issues. Plus we also talk to Challenge Melbourne winner, Kiwi Mike Phillips! ONE STEP AHEAD: (02:11:25) Carb rinsing LINKS: Link to Workout of the Week at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/report-the-impact-of-running-cadence-on-running-economy-ecor-and-re/ More about Josh Amberger at http://www.josh-amberger.com/ Follow Josh on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/josh.amberger More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ More about Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ Follow Mike on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz Link to heat exhaustion research at https://www.outsideonline.com/2299756/psychological-side-heat-exhaustion?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=onsiteshare Link to carb rinsing study at https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2018/05000/Effect_of_Carbohydrate_Mouth_Rinse_on_Performance.17.aspx CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:07:24) The Commonwealth Games Marathon and the Boston Marathon - preparing for the conditions. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MAURICE CLAVEL: (00:24:34) We interview German pro triathlete Maurice Clavel who raced to 3rd at Ironman South Africa last week and to 3rd at Challenge Roth last year. Maurice was already a consistent podium finisher at some of the most prominent IM70.3 events in the world, now he's showing that he can perform at the longer distance too. SID TALKS: (00:53:04) Sid's back and we talk IM South Africa and the loss of the Challenge Wanaka full race. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:18:55) We interview Dan Horton from Tri Adventures New Zealand. Tri Adventures is a boutique travel company providing triathlon holiday packages to travel and race in spectacular destinations around the world. Their unique tour options are catered to triathletes, their families and their supporters wishing to be part of an iron distance or half distance triathlon event. Visit their site at https://triadventuresnz.co.nz/ for more details and use the code Fitter1 for a $100 discount off your trip! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:37:27) The latest research on exercise induced intestinal damage and how to protect yourself. LINKS: Workout of the Week and Ross Tucker's 4 minute mull at http://sportsscientists.com/ Dr Rhonda Patrick and Charles Raison M.D. at https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/charles-raison More about Maurice Clavel at http://www.uplacebmctriathlon.com/athletes/maurice-clavel/ Follow Maurice on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mauriceclavel.de/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Tri Adventures New Zealand at https://triadventuresnz.co.nz/ Mikki's Chocolate Mint Keto Slice at https://mikkiwilliden.com/recipes/choc-mint-keto-slice One Step Ahead research article at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/highintensityexerciseinduced-intestinal-damage-is-protected-by-fermented-milk-supplemented-with-whey-protein-probiotic-and-pomegranate-punica-granatum-l/425A303B178D48BE790EE67DE4D80543 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:34) Are Training Apps negatively impacting your performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:39:24) Swiss triathlete Jan van Berkel raced to 4th at this year's Ironman Taupo race. We interviewed Jan before the race to talk about his career to date, his LCHF journey and his race plan for this year with an eye on Kona qualification. SID TALKS: (01:24:49) Sid's back and we talk Superleague, 70.3 Texas and 70.3 Oceanside plus she does an indoor workout with Zwift! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:59:23) Herbal medicine review. LINKS: Link to Workout of the Week at https://theconversation.com/im-a-fitness-app-addict-but-i-know-they-sabotage-my-workouts-94776?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=facebookbutton More about Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Follow Jan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/janvanberkel/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Herbal Medicine review at https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0218-y CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

LISTENER QUESTION: (00:16:23) How to prepare for a race where both cold and heat adaptation are required. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:26:21) We talk to Ali Wilson, one of our FITTER coached age group athletes, about her experiences at the recent Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon. Ali was first female home and 2nd overall. She tells us about the race and how it compared with her Kona experience where she raced to 2nd in her age group. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – GRANT SCHOFIELD: (01:03:29) We bring back Professor Grant Schofield to talk about his new book 'What The Fast!' "Want to drop a few kilos, stay sharp and get your health on track? By simply not eating breakfast and lunch on Mondays and Tuesdays and supercharging your dinner meals, you will become a super-faster. Super-fasting allows for super wellbeing, from effortless weight loss to enhanced immune and brain function. Become a super-faster and unlock the biology of super aging to live a long, healthy life." SID TALKS: (01:38:27) Sid's back and we do a Commonwealth Games roundup. LINKS: Grant Schofield at https://whatthefatbook.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whatthefatbook More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Follow Ali Wilson on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alw2r10/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) Our 2 coaches Bev and Tim talk cadence and challenge some of the current thoughts and methodologies around high and low cadence training and racing. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TIM REED: (00:58:10) We bring back Tim Reed, Professional Triathlete, Triathlon Coach and Free-Range Chicken Farmer to the show to talk about his last season, his change of coach and sponsors and the plans for the upcoming season. SID TALKS: (01:28:20) We talk to Sid during her build up for Ironman Australia where she's off to defend her title! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:59:33) New research just published! Athletes who carry a particular variation in the gene which affects caffeine metabolism will have diminished performance after drinking coffee. LINKS: More about Tim Reed at http://timreed.com.au/ Follow Tim on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/timreedprotri/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Follow Sid on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/LauraSiddallTriathlete/ Cadence blogs at http://trisutto.com/the-great-cadence-debate/ and http://alancouzens.blogspot.co.nz/2009/07/talking-torque-strength-endurance.html and https://www.alancouzens.com/blog/CyclingCadence.html Caffeine and CYP1A2 Genotype Study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29509641 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:16:32) A listener question: How many races is too many in the lead up to an Ironman. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM CLARK: (00:27:54) We bring back Sam Clark to talk about his recent third win at New Zealand's iconic Coast to Coast race plus Sam also tells us about his experiences of the Embrunman in France last year. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:00:20) We talk to Mike Lyons from Recovery Systems about their new product the Minimax plus he has a special offer for our listeners! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:25:13) Fasting and caloric restriction - its effect on athletic performance. LINKS: Follow Sam Clark on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SamClarkMultisport/ The Embrunman at http://www.embrunman.com/en/ The Dusi River Marathon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1YPM3e87A Recovery Systems at https://www.recoverysystemssport.co.nz/ Calorie restriction article at https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-018-0214-2 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:40) Sleep. 5 MIN FOCUS - TIM BRAZIER: (00:41:40) We welcome Tim Brazier to Fitter and to the podcast! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – KATE MCILROY: (00:59:20) Kiwi athlete Kate McIlroy has been a runner, a triathlete and now a cyclist. She's also been selected for 3 Commonwealth Games in 3 different disciplines having now been announced in the Women's Road Cycling Team for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We talk to Kate about her career to date and her thoughts around 2020. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:45:50) Sleep /continued… LINKS: More about Kate McIlroy at http://www.katemcilroy.com/ Follow Kate on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/katemcilroy007/ More about Tim Brazier at https://www.fitter.co.nz/coaching-services/ More about doTERRA On Guard at https://www.doterra.com/US/en/p/on-guard-oil The Epworth Sleepiness Scale at http://epworthsleepinessscale.com/about-the-ess/ More about f.lux at https://justgetflux.com/ More about 5-HTP at http://www.clinicians.co.nz/5-htp/ Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder at https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/magnesium-bisglycinate CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:14:54) How to qualify for Kona on little or no run training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:32:00) A listener question around the 16:8 fasting protocol. Plus we talk about carbohydrate sensitivity, intestinal permeability and watermelon versus carb drink. SID TALKS: (00:55:40) IM race tactics for the pros and how they differ from age group racing HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JO SKIPPER: (01:17:00) We catch up with Joe post Ironman New Zealand. Joe does a bungee jump whilst he's here in NZ! LINKS: More about Joe Skipper at http://joeskipper.co.uk/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ IMNZ at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand Techniques that can help you run faster, lift stronger, improve your flexibility, and reduce your injury risk at https://www.runnersworld.com/breathing/5-breathing-fixes-to-take-every-workout-to-the-next-level?utm_source=(direct)&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=sharebutton Carbohydrate sensitivity at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/2/123/htm Food sensitivity at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/1/84/htm Watermelon v carb drink at http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/8/518/htm CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Pre-race chat over coffee with some of the pros – how would their perfect race look: (00:03:28) Braden Currie, Dougal Allan, Nathan Shearer, Simon Cochrane, Laura Siddall. THE MALE PROS: (00:25:51) Simon Cochrane, Nathan Shearer, Mike Phillips, Jan Van Berkel, Cameron Brown, Terenzo Bozzone. Simon Cochrane (7th male pro) Nathan Shearer (6th male pro) Mike Phillips (5th male pro) Jan Van Berkel (4th male pro) Cam Brown (3rd male pro) Terenzo Bozzone IMNZ Champion DAN PLEWS: (00:51:24) Overall age group winner at IMNZ – 8hrs 35mins THE FEMALE PROS: (01:01:00) Indy Kraal, Alise Selsmark, Jocelyn McCauley, Teresa Adams Indy Kraal (5th female pro) Alise Selsmark (4th female pro) Jocelyn McCauley (3rd female pro) Teresa Adam (2nd female pro) POST RACE REVIEW WITH SID AND THE FLEA AT BACU: (01:28:24) SIDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH: (2:06:26) Laura Siddall IMNZ Champion LINKS: Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Ironman New Zealand at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand The Cupcake Cartel at https://www.cupcakecartel.org/ SFuels at http://www.spike-free.com/sfuels Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Simon Cochrane at http://www.simoncochrane.net/ Nathan Shearer at https://nathanshearer.wordpress.com/ Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Cameron Brown at https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/ Terenzo Bozzone at http://www.terenzo.com/ Dan Plews at https://www.plewsandprof.com/ Indy Kraal on Twitter at https://twitter.com/indykraal Alise Selsmark at https://www.cupcakecartel.org/about-us/ Jocelyn McCauley at http://jocelynmccauley.com/blog.html Teresa Adam on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeresaAdamNZTriathlete/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:20:00) Breathing and how it impacts performance. An article by Rachel Vickery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SARAH HASKINS: (00:38:40) Sarah Haskins is an American pro Triathlete from St. Louis, Missouri. She competed in her first triathlon in 2003 and became a professional triathlete less than a year later. In 2008 Sarah competed in the Beijing Olympics and in 2011 became the Pan American Games Gold Medalist. Sarah is also a 5 x 70.3 Ironman Champion. As a mother of two young children Sarah tells us the challenges she faces, the people that have helped her along the way and how she now manages her training and race schedule. SID TALKS: (01:22:10) Sid's back and we chew the tri fat around Challenge Wanaka, the upcoming Ironman New Zealand race, and pro athlete contracts. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:58:40) This week we bring you some listener gems. Ali Brownlee shares his nutrition successes after his technical 100km bike race. We have a listener question around fasting protocols plus we've been sent an awesome Vegan Chocolate Brownie recipe - ingredients at (02:11:35). LINKS: More about Sarah Haskins at http://www.sarahhaskins.com/ Follow Sarah on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/sarahhaskinstriathlete/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Wanaka at http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ IMNZ at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand Macca X Podcast #47 - 58mins into podcast and Facebook page comments at https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/posts/1560312367419957 Link to breathing article at http://www.bsems.com.au/factsheet-breathing-to-optimise-performance-triathlon CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

TARAWERA ULTRA 'WRAP UP': Bevan and Mikki talk through the 62km Ultra Marathon race from last weekend. SID TALKS AT THE BIG FIG: (00:44.50) Laura Siddall, Bevan, Sound Engineer Chris, Mr and Mrs Flea all give their race predictions for the Challenge Wanaka Half race tomorrow! CHALLENGE WANAKA 'WRAP UP': (00:59:40) We talk to each of the top 5 pro men and women after the race: Dougal Allan, Dylan McNeice, Jesse Thomas, Braden Currie, Javier Gomez Hannah Wells, Christine Cross, Amelia Watkinson, Laura Siddall, Annabel Luxford LINKS: More about the Tarawera Ultra at http://www.taraweraultra.co.nz/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Wanaka at http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Dylan McNeice at http://dylanmcneice.com/ Jesse Thomas at http://leapdaysports.com/ Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ Javier Gomez at http://www.javiergomeznoya.com/ Hannah Wells at https://hannahwellsathlete.wordpress.com/ Christine Cross at http://www.christine-cross.com/ Annabel Luxford at http://annabelluxford.com.au/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:16:47) When to schedule your workouts and why. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TINE HOLST: (00:33:22) Danish pro triathlete Tine Holst bases herself in Frankfurt with her partner but trains as often as she can in Majorca. She did her first Ironman in 2008 as an age grouper and realising she might just have a talent for the sport decided to keep going with it. In 2009 however, Tine was hit by a car whilst cycling. The car drove over her causing multiple injuries - she was lucky to be alive. It was this experience that developed her into the athlete and person she is today. Her mantra 'never stop believing' came as a result of the accident as did her decision to start taking the sport more seriously. In 2012 Tine turned Pro and since then she's gone from strength to strength. In 2016 she won Ironman Lanzarote, one of the toughest Ironman events in the calendar. A broken collar bone from a bike crash 6 weeks before Kona last year meant that she was out of the race but she plans to go back and is already planning her next 12-18 months in readiness for Kona 2019. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:32:52) The neuro protective benefits of creatine, curcumin and DHA. SID TALKS: (01:47:20) We welcome back Laura Siddall for a Tri Goss chat and we talk Challenge Wanaka, Dubai 70.3, the Bahrain 13 Team, Super League Triathlon and Sid's recent Arizona camp. LINKS: More about Tine Holst at http://www.tineholst.com/start.html Follow Tine on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/tineholsttri More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Auckland City Tri Club 'Story Time with Mike Reilly' at https://www.facebook.com/events/908420252666026/ Protection Before Impact: The Potential Neuroprotective Role of Nutritional Supplementation in Sports-Related Head Trauma at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5790849/ Circadian Variation in Sports Performance at https://link.springer.com/article/10.2165/00007256-199621040-00005 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

FASTING: (00:15:09) Bevan updates us on his personal fasting journey. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:23:30) The difference between TSS and HR TSS in Training Peaks. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE AND DOUGAL ALLAN: (00:33:09) We talk to Braden and Dougal following their incredible winning performance at the recent Red Bull Defiance race in Wanaka. They talk the race, their history and Challenge Wanaka 2018. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:06:52) Caffeine – the good news and not so good news. LINKS: More about Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ More about Dougal Allan at https://www.dougalallan.com/ Endurance Planet Podcast at http://www.enduranceplanet.com/ Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ Red Bull Defiance at https://redbulldefiance.co.nz/ Challenge Wanaka at http://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Subscribe to Examine.com Research Digest for the details on the Caffeine study at https://examine.com/store/erd/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:09:01) This week we answer some listener questions around: : Iron supplementation and altitude training : Keto athletes and ironman training : Fuelling for a marathon which starts later in the day WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:27:33) Training/racing and the female menstrual cycle. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – PATRIK NILSSON: (00:38:15) Swedish pro triathlete Patrik Nilsson raced to 8th place at his debut in Kona last year. At only 26 years of age he's already won 4 Ironmans and raced to sub 8 times at IM Barcelona, IM Copenhagen and the IM European Champs in Frankfurt. He's off to Dubai shortly to race the 70.3 there to kick off his season and talks to us about his training regime, his nutrition and his plans for the season up to Kona 2018. SID TALKS: (01:21:26) Sid's in Arizona and we chew the latest fat in the tri and cycling world! We talk Mount Half recap, Challenge Wanaka, Challenge Roth, Collins cup, Henri Schoeman and HR therapies and performance! LINKS: More about Patrik Nilsson at http://nilssonpatrik.com/ Follow Patrik on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PatrikNilssonTri/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ ROAR 'Women Are Not Small Men' by Stacy Sims at https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-Fitness-Physiology-Optimum-Performance/dp/1623366860 More about Henri Schoeman at http://www.henrischoeman.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:15:40) Injuries and sleep. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ASA LUNDSTROM: (00:29:10) Swedish triathlete Asa Lundstrom entered the sport in 2009 and turned pro one year later. In 2012 she won her first Ironman – Ironman Sweden. In 2016 Asa raced to a top 10 at Kona but 2017 wasn't such a great race for her. She plans to go back and put that right. SID TALKS: (01:18:09) Sid's back and we chew the latest fat in the tri and cycling world! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:42:53) Fasted versus fed training LINKS: More about Asa Lundstrom at http://asa-lundstrom.com/ Follow Asa on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Asa-Lundstrom-312130092136302/ More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:17:10) Nutrition periodisation. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUCY GOSSAGE: (00:35:56) Since we last spoke to the inspirational Lucy Gossage she's returned to work as a cancer doctor and completed her PHD but continued with her triathlon career. She's had a great 2017 winning Ironman 70.3 Staffordshire, Ironman UK, Ironman Wales and Ironman Italy! We bring Lucy back to find out how she's transitioning back into work again, how she manages the balance and her plans going forward. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:18:27) Bevan talks to Blair Cox of Mitchell Cycles about his involvement with a new Extreme Triathlon Event coming to NZ soon! The Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon… ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:42:53) Freezer friendly foods. LINKS: Study on Hilary Stellingwerff at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29140157 More about Lucy Gossage at http://lucygossage.com/ Follow Lucy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lucygoss More about the Thorxtri at http://www.thorxtri.com/ Watch the thorXtri video at http://www.slowtwitch.com/News/Watch_this_thorXtri_video_6579.html Follow the Kiwiman Xtreme Triathlon at https://www.facebook.com/kiwimanxtri/ Blair Cox at Mitchell Cycles on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MitchellCyclesNZ/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:22:42) Fuelling for strength training. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:34:42) Protein and older athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HELLE FREDERIKSEN (00:49:20) We bring back Helle Frederiksen to talk about her journey from injury, false starts and 18 months of not competing to racing her first iron distance at Ironman Arizona and coming second! SID TALKS: (01:36:00) Sid's back in NZ after a brief trip to the UK for Christmas and we catch up on all the tri goss including the Collins Cup, the changes to the Kona qualification procedures for pros and Gomez moving up to the iron distance! LINKS: Interference of strength development by simultaneously training for strength and endurance at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7193134 Dietary protein requirements for older athletes at http://www.mysportscience.com/single-post/2017/10/18/Dietary-protein-requirements-for-older-athletes More about Helle at http://www.hellefrederiksen.com/ Follow Helle on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/helletri/ More about Bragi at https://www.bragi.com/ Ironman Arizona at https://www.facebook.com/IRONMANArizona/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:15:07) The off season. Do we need one? HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – FREDRIK CRONEBORG (00:31:55) Swedish pro triathlete Fredrik Croneborg has had a great couple of years. Based out of Asia and one of the Bahrain Endurance team Freddy has won both Challenge Thailand and Challenge Taiwan this year and raced to the win at Ironman Malaysia the previous year. We talk to Freddy about his career to date, his plans for the future and being a new dad! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:07:56) Marathon running and cardiac risk factors. LINKS: Follow Fredrik Croneborg on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/croneborg Cardiac Risk Factors, and Coronary Artery Calcium Scores study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/labs/articles/28719492/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

SID TALKS: (00:13:11) We talk the latest tri goss with Laura 'Sid' Siddall. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – TERENZO BOZZONE: (00:46:00) Currently the hottest property on the triathlon circuit, Kiwi pro triathlete Terenzo Bozzone. 5 MIN FOCUS: (01:25:54) We talk to Keith Rieger creator of the Kona Five Ultra-Triathlon, an annual event consisting of 5 Iron Distance Triathlons (on the Kona Ironman World Championship Course) in 5 Days (120 Hour Cut Off) all Self Supported (No Crew for 120 Hours)! ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:49:59) Tips for managing the Christmas overindulgence. LINKS: Sprint finish at https://www.facebook.com/terenzobozzone/videos/1756020204431993/ More about Terenzo Bozzone at http://www.terenzo.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/terenzobozzone/ Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ Ross Tuckers Website 'The Science of Sport' at http://sportsscientists.com/ Sexual abuse by coaches at https://www.theguardian.com/observer/osm/story/0,,678189,00.html More about Keith Rieger and 'The Kona 5' at http://konafive.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

COMPETITION TIME: We have a couple of entries to giveaway to the Mount Festival of Multisport AquaBike race on 20 January 2018! To enter email us at [email protected] with the name of the sponsor for the AquaBike race. Entries close 5pm on Friday 22 December. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:21:30) Run Cadence HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MAGALI TISSEYRE: (00:36:16) Canadian pro triathlete Magali Tisseyre has an incredible resume in 70.3 racing to date including 17 x Ironman 70.3 wins and 2 x 70.3 Worlds Podiums. She's now switched her focus to the iron distance and this year raced into 3rd at Ironman Argentina. Mags is now determined to get to Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:12:05) Mineral supplementation for improved performance in the female athlete. LINKS: Mount Festival of Multisport AquaBike race at http://mountfestival.kiwi/events/aquabike/ More about Magali Tisseyre at http://mightymagsracing.com/index.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mightymagali/ Training Peaks article on Running Cadence at https://my.socialtoaster.com/st/authorize/9TL5YtBsjR/?stc=IBH Link to study in One Step Ahead at https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12970-017-0199-2 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/ for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

We talk to Callum Millward and Alise Selsmark before the race about their seasons to date and their new and exciting initiative 'The Cup Cake Cartel': (00:08:34) MIKE PHILLIPS – TAUPO 70.3 WINNER: (00:30:54) AMELIA WATKINSON – TAUPO 70.3 WINNER: (00:34:17) BRADEN CURRIE – TAUPO 70.3 RUNNER UP: (00:40:37) JOCELYN MCCAULEY – TAUPO 70.3 RUNNER UP: (00:45:52) SID TALKS: (01:06:27) We talk to Sid post-race about how it all unfolded. LINKS: Alise Selsmark at https://www.facebook.com/aliseselsmarkprofessionaltriathlete/ Callum Millward at http://www.callummillward.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/callummillward5 More about the Cupcake Cartel at https://www.cupcakecartel.org/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheCupcakeCartel1/ Mike Phillips at http://mikephillips.co.nz/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz Amelia Watkinson at https://www.ameliarosewatkinson.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/amelia.watkinson Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/multisportbradencurrie/ Jocelyn McCauley at http://jocelynmccauley.com/index.html and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jocelynmccauley Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/laura.siddall.5333 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK/ONE STEP AHEAD: (0:16:48) We continue our discussion about the issues around Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ERIC LAGERSTROM: (0:42:16) From Oregon in the U.S. Professional Triathlete Eric Lagerstrom races the ITU circuit but is also a past winner of the Escape from Alcatraz race. He talks to us about his career to date, his love of videography and his plans for the future. SID TALKS: (1:10:57) We catch up with Laura 'Sid' Siddall for a round up of the weeks racing. LINKS: More about Eric Lagerstrom at http://ericlagerstrom.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EricLagerstromTriathlete/ More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ More about Trifactor at http://activeqt.co.nz/event/trifactor-wanaka/ Orthorexia study at https://medium.com/@karenpendergrass/orthorexia-is-bullshit-a-lesson-in-intellectual-laziness-2a4813277afa Ovarian suppression study at http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/23846160 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK & ONE STEP AHEAD: (0:19:03) Bevan feeds back from the recent Female Athlete Health Symposium here in NZ and we talk about the issues around Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - TIM O'DONNELL: (0:42:16) We are delighted this week to bring you an interview with America's top triathlete Timothy O'Donnell. Tim talks to us about his season to date, his Kona race and where he sees the future of the sport. SID TALKS: (1:22:50) Laura 'Sid' Siddall's back in NZ and we catch up on all the recent racing around the globe. LINKS: More about Timothy O'Donnell at http://timothyodonnell.com/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TOinTRI More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ The book Relentless Forward Progress at https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Forward-Progress-Running-Ultramarathons/dp/1891369903 Mikki's recipe at https://mikkiwilliden.com/recipes/beet-berry-bites CONTACT US: Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (0:21:34) Bevan talks to Lou Davey, Psychologist with High Performance Sport New Zealand, about the challenges that age group athletes can face and strategies for dealing with them. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAMES CUNNAMA: (1:07:20) We bring James Cunnama back to the show to talk about his recent 5th place in Kona and the imminent birth of his baby. (The interview was conducted before his recent bike crash and we wish him all the best for his recovery). LINKS: More about James Cunnama at https://www.jamescunnama.net/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jamescunnama/ High Performance Sport New Zealand at https://www.hpsnz.org.nz/ The Joe Rogan Experience Episode 1019 with Bryan Fogel http://jrefan.com/the-joe-rogan-experience-episode-1019-with-bryan-fogel/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:18:58) The brain and running economy. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RUEDI WILD: (00:36:14:) Pro Triathlete Ruedi Wild represented Switzerland at the 2012 Olympics but after failing to qualify for Beijing decided to do an Ironman. Now having raced to numerous 70.3 podium finishes, a second at Ironman Switzerland this year and 2 Konas under his belt he'll take some time out with his new family to decide what's next. ONE STEP AHEAD: (1:24:55) The impact of an LCHF diet on performance, plus the best protein choices for athletes. LINKS: More about Ruedi Wild at http://www.ruediwild.ch/ruedi-wild/ and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ruediwild82/ Links to studies at http://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(17)30298-6/abstract and https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26669252 CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

COMPETITION TIME: Predict Mikki's finish time (in hours: minutes: seconds) for the Queenstown Marathon and be in to win FREE access to her Athlete 12 week Nutrition Plan PLUS a tub of Lean Clean Protein! Email us at [email protected] with your entry before the start of the race. Last entry will be accepted by 8.20am Saturday 18 November 2017. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ANDREW STARYKOWICZ: (00:20:00) In August last year, Andrew Starykowicz almost lost his life when he was run over by a truck whilst cycling. His injuries included 2 cracked vertebrae, a fractured lower leg and severe concussion. Just over a year later he was back racing and recently took the win at Ironman Louisville. We talk to Andrew about his recovery and his plans for the future. SID TALKS: (01:10:13) Sid's just landed in Sydney from the UK after her race at Challenge Sardinia where she placed 2nd. We talk off-season, Taupo 70.3, Noosa and the Triple Crown. ONE STEP AHEAD & WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (1:48:19) How maximal fat oxidation influences performance at Ironman. LINKS: Unit Nutrition at http://www.unitnutrition.com/ Watch Icarus on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80168079 The Joe Rogan Experience Episode 1019 with Bryan Fogel http://jrefan.com/the-joe-rogan-experience-episode-1019-with-bryan-fogel/ More about the Port of Tauranga Half at http://mountfestival.kiwi/ More about Andrew Starykowicz at http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/ Maximal Fat Oxidation is Related to Performance in an Ironman Triathlon at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29050040 More about the Powerade Challenge at https://www.powerade.co.nz/challenge More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ Challenge Sardinia at http://www.challenge-family.com/challenge-forte-village-sardina/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

5 MIN FOCUS: (00:16:55) We talk to Toughman's Rich Izzo about live streaming, their recent championship event plus the 2 races left to go… Chile and Brazil. (00:28:50) We also talk to Daniel Cassidy, Chief Executive Officer of Major League Triathlon. Major League Triathlon is the world's first and only professional triathlon league in the United States. A mixed team relay that's already in its 3rd season. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - LAUREN BRANDON: (1:00:25) Lauren Brandon is a former NCAA All-American swimmer from the University of Nebraska. She found her passion for triathlon in 2010 and began her triathlon journey racing Olympic distance. In 2015 she changed to long course and raced her first full Ironman in 2016, ending the season with a 2nd place at Ironman Cozumel. Lauren's strong swim/bike combo put her near the front of the race in Kona but she struggled with vomiting on the run. We look forward to seeing her come back next year to give it another go! ONE STEP AHEAD: (1:34:50) A listener question: Can CLA and L-Carnitine help with body composition. LINKS: More about Lauren Brandon at https://www.lbtriathlon.com/ More about Toughman at http://www.toughmantri.com/ More about Major League Triathlon at https://majorleaguetri.com/ Diana Rodgers Sustainable Dish at https://sustainabledish.com/ Allan Savory Ted Talk at https://www.ted.com/speakers/allan_savory Robb Wolf Review of 'What the Health' at https://robbwolf.com/2017/07/03/what-the-health-a-wolfs-eye-review/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mental sabotage. ONE STEP AHEAD: Sweat rates and tattoos plus the latest on iron deficiency in endurance athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: BEN KANUTE: USA pro triathlete Ben Kanute was the surprise runner up at the recent Ironman 70.3 World Champs in Chattanooga. Ben also won the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon in June 2017 and competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At only 24 years of age he's showing immense talent at a variety of distances. We talk to Ben about his next move. LINKS: More about Ben Kanute at http://www.benkanute.com/ Follow Ben on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/benkanutetriathlete/ Training Peaks article at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/avoiding-mental-sabotage-part-6-how-to-conquer-your-fear-of-failure/ Tattooing and sweat rates article at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=tattoo+sweat+rate CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

Bevan and The Flea review race day. The Flea hangs with Faris and Norman on the course. JOSH AMBERGER: https://www.facebook.com/josh.amberger/ PATRIK NILSSON: https://www.facebook.com/PatrikNilssonTri/ LUCY CHARLES: https://www.facebook.com/LucyAnneCharles/ HEATHER JACKSON: https://www.facebook.com/heatherjacksonracing/ SARAH CROWLEY: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.crowley.7370 JOE GAMBLES: https://www.facebook.com/joe.gambles DAVID MCNAMEE: http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk/ CORINNE ABRAHAM: https://www.facebook.com/Corinne.Abraham.Triathlon/ LIONEL SANDERS: https://www.facebook.com/lsanderstri/ LAURA SIDDALL: https://www.facebook.com/laura.siddall.5333 ANDY POTTS: https://www.facebook.com/AndyPottsRacing/ BEN HOFFMAN: https://www.facebook.com/bhoffmanracing/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

IT'S KONA WEEK! Mikki feeds back the latest from the Sports Medicine Conference. WILL CLARKE: Will did qualify for Kona this year but a bike crash put him out of the race. He's here to watch, support and drink beers! We talk to Will about how he's going and his top 3 picks for the race. PATRIK NILSSON: At 26 years old Swedish Pro Patrik Nilsson is the youngest pro in Kona. Having already raced to a couple of sub 8 performances he tells us what his hopes are for the race. BART AERNOUTS: Bart took out the win at Challenge Roth this year and he's raced into the Top 10 at Kona on 3 occasions. He talks us through his race at Roth plus his tactics for racing Kona this year. SAM APPLETON: We chew the tri fat with Sam Appleton over a couple of craft beers. LINKS: More about Will Clarke at http://will-clarke.com/ Patrik Nilsson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PatrikNilssonTri/ Bart Aernouts on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bartaernouts More about Sam Appleton at https://www.samappleton.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

IT'S KONA WEEK! THE FLEA (AKA ROSS LOCKEY): The Flea joins us today and reports back on his ride to Hawi and back yesterday. CAMERON BROWN: Awesome to catch up with Cam this morning at the NZ Breakfast. He's in the midst of training for WA and gives us his thoughts on the race and how it's evolved. JOCELYN MCCAULEY: IMNZ winner Jocelyn McCauley has just finished a 5 week training block in Texas and feels in the best shape of her life coming into Kona. Despite 3 flats on the Ironman Texas course in April she managed to secure 12th place and a qualification spot for Kona. We'll see her again in Taupo next year too when she comes back to defend her title. KYLE BUCKINGHAM Kyle Buckingham is having a great season to date with most recently a 4th at the South African Champs running a 2:47 and then 2nd in Brazil with an even faster 2:45 - his result of the season. Kyle works with Paul Laursen and talks us through his move to a ketogenic diet. LINKS: More about Jocelyn McCauley at http://jocelynmccauley.com/blog.html Link to Paul Laursen at https://www.plewsandprof.com/ More about Kyle Buckingham at http://www.kylebuckingham.co.za/ Velocity Sports Labs at http://www.velocitysportslab.co.za/ CONTACT US Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

IT'S KONA WEEK! Mikki feeds back to us from Day 3 of the 2017 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference here in Kona. JOSH AMBERGER: Australian Josh Amberger qualified for the Ironman World Champs after winning Cairns and it's his first time in Kona. He ran a 2:52 after working with his coach on making some quick fix changes to his running and training. His goal for the race? No expectations other than to execute a good race by getting ready for it as best he can. DAN PLEWS: Dan Plews of the 'Plews and Prof' makes a return to the show to talk to us about what's happening in his world plus his hopes for his athletes in Kona. SARAH CROWLEY: In Kona last year Australian Sarah Crowley raced to 15th position after struggling with a bout of pneumonia. She goes into the race in a very different position this year. This time around she has 2 championship results behind her, Penticton Long Distance Worlds Champion where she achieved the fastest bike split and ran down Helle Frederiksen and then Frankfurt Ironman European Champion. She tells us about what she hopes for this year. LINKS: More about Josh Amberger at http://www.josh-amberger.com/ Link to Plews and Prof and the Visceral Fat blog at https://www.plewsandprof.com/ More about Sarah Crowley at http://www.sarahcrowleytriathlete.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

IT'S KONA WEEK! A welcome with Sean Watkins of Wattie Ink https://www.wattieink.com/ Mikki's arrived and she feeds back to us from her first day at the 2017 Ironman Sports Medicine Conference here in Kona. SID TALKS: Laura pops round and we talk about the first few days here in Kona plus our predictions for the race! HEATHER JACKSON: Heather's had a great season this year and after her 3rd place at Kona last year is looking forward to taking on the challenges of another! LINKS: Wattie Ink at Ink https://www.wattieink.com/ More about Heather Jackson at http://www.heatherjacksonracing.com/ More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

IT'S KONA WEEK! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Pacing strategies for Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: Update on the best sleep supplements plus a recent study on Carbohydrate Periodisation and Performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: DIRK BOCKEL: Dirk Bockel, one of the legends of triathlon, officially retired this year after 27 years in the sport. As an ex Olympian and multiple Ironman winner Dirk has many great achievements to his name, in particular his stellar performance at Challenge Roth in a time of 7hrs 52mins! He's now enjoying the entrepreneurial side of triathlon life and has recently released his book 'The Art of Triathlon Training: A proven guide for your triathlon journey.' HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LIZ MCTERNAN: British athlete Liz McTernan injured her spinal cord in a diving accident at the age of 40 resulting in paraplegia. Since then Liz has developed herself into a world ranked Para-cyclist and raced to a bronze medal in the world para-triathlon champs in Auckland 2012. At her second Ironman 70.3 in Luxembourg this year, one of only three qualifying races worldwide for Handcyclists, she qualified for Kona. SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk hydration and cooling strategies for Kona. LINKS: Jim Vance's Book Triathlon 2.0 at https://www.amazon.com/Triathlon-2-0-Data-Driven-Performance-Training/dp/145046002X Buy Dirk's new book at http://www.liveandlettri.com/book/ Follow Dirk on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dirk.bockel/ Dirk's Mentorship Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/DirkBockelMentorship/ More about Liz McTernan at https://lizmcternan.com/ Follow Liz on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HandcyclingTriathlete/ Follow Stacy Sims on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims/ Links to Mikki's segment at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28723843 and http://suppversity.blogspot.com/2017/10/5x-sleep-supplements-that-work-valerian.html CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition