Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Savoury snacks for the endurance athlete. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: LAUREN GOSS: Fresh from her win at Lake Geneva, American Lauren Goss, currently living in Boulder, tells us about her triathlon career to date and her plans for the future. SID TALKS: Laura 'Sid' Siddall's back with us and this week we talk Kona, Super League, Collins Cup and Major League Triathlon! LINKS: Clif Organic Energy Food: Pizza Margarita and Sweet Potato with Sea Salt at http://www.clifbar.com/products/clif/organic-energy-food/ Mediterra Savory Bars: Kale Pomegranate Quinoa Almond and Kale Apple Quinoa Almond at http://mediterranutrition.com/products/ Kind Bars: Sweet and Spicy Roasted Jalapeno at https://www.kindsnacks.com/products Lara Bars: Turmeric Ginger Beet at http://www.larabar.com/our-products/larabar-organic-with-superfoods/turmeric-ginger-beet Epic bars at https://www.epicbar.com/ Chief bars at https://eatlikeachief.com/ More about Lauren Goss at http://laurengoss.com/ Follow Lauren on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/laurengosstriathlete More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ Super League at https://superleaguetriathlon.com/ The Collins Cup at http://www.thecollinscup.com/ Major League Triathlon at https://majorleaguetri.com/ 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: Bevan's in Boulder. He talks us through how he's periodising training for a professional triathlete preparing for optimal performance in Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: The keto diet and your thyroid. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: YVONNE VAN VLERKEN: We're delighted to be able to bring back Yvonne Van Vlerken to the show to tell us about her season to date and her recent win and course record at the Long Distance Triathlon European Championships at Challenge Almere. SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we continue the theme around female athletes and their menstrual cycles and we talk strength and endurance training. LINKS: More about Challenge Almere at https://www.challenge-almere.com/ More about Yvonne Van Vlerken at http://www.yvonnevanvlerken.eu/ Follow 'Vonsy' on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/YvonnevanVlerken.The.flying.blonde.Dutchgirl Follow Stacy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims/ Buy Stacy's Book "Roar – Women are Not Small Men" on Amazon at https://www.amazon.co.uk/ROAR-Stacy-Sims/dp/1623366860 Ginger Lemon Cashew Bites at https://mikkiwilliden.com/Recipes/ginger-lemon-cashew-bites 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: Bevan's in Boulder. He tells us why they're altitude training and what he's measuring. ONE STEP AHEAD: How training in a dehydrated state can help with short term heat acclimatisation. ANDI BOECHERER – HOT… AND THEN NOT!: Andi Boecherer was leading the field at the recent Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz race but had to pull out on the run due to a foot injury. The injury has now forced his decision to miss Kona this year and with his history of numerous top 5 performances there his absence will see some interesting changes to the potential dynamics of the race. SAM OSBORNE - NOT… BUT NOW HOT!: Kiwi athlete Sam Osborne has raced 11 Xterra events this season to date - the Maui World Champs will be number 12. He's won the Asia Pacific Xterra tour and collected 5 extra wins around the globe and with a history in ITU and having started out on a mountain bike Sam will certainly be in contention. SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk about what female athletes need to consider when training to race in the heat in respect of their menstrual cycle. LINKS: Sam Osborne on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/samosbornetriathlon/ Andi Boecherer on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/andiboecherer01/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andiboecherer Follow Stacy on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/drstacysims/ 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

Laura Siddall hosts this week and we talk IM703 Santa Cruz, IM703 World Champs Chattanooga, IM703 Sunshine Coast and Challenge Walchsee. BRADEN CURRIE: Winner of the Ironman 70.3 Santa Cruz race. JORDAN RAPP: We talk to Jordan pre-race about his recent 3rd place at the infamous Isklar Norseman Extreme Triathlon. PODCAST SURVEY: Pre-Survey Information The purpose of this survey is to develop an understanding of the use of podcasts within the sport and exercise industry. The aim of the research is to investigate how sport (and related programmes) students / graduates use podcasts. If you have listened to a podcast once, subscribe regularly, or never listened to a podcast you are all suitable. To participate in this research, you are required to complete this survey that consists of a number of short answer and multiple-choice questions. It should take approximately 5 minutes maximum. https://hcg.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/podcast-usage LINKS: More about Jordan Rapp at https://rappstar.com/ More about Braden Currie at https://www.bradencurrie.com/ More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ The Isklar Norseman Xtreme Triathlon at http://nxtri.com/ More about the Mount Festival of Multisport 'Enduro' Long Distance Event at http://mountfestival.kiwi/events/long-distance-triathlon/ 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: How to use the TSB (Training Stress Balance) number in Training Peaks around rest and recovery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LISA ROBERTS: Lisa Roberts USA triathlete and member of the Trisutto squad recently placed 3rd at Challenge Roth. Since doing this interview she's also placed 4th at the incredibly tough Embrunman race breaking the run course record in the process. We talk to Lisa about her triathlon career to date, her recovery from a stress fracture and her plans going forward. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: We talk to Jeremy Davis owner of Setup Events about one of the upcoming races in the fast growing Toughman Series, Toughman South Carolina on Saturday 30 September 2017. LINKS: More about the Mount Festival of Multisport 'Enduro' Long Distance Event at http://mountfestival.kiwi/events/long-distance-triathlon/ More about Lisa Roberts at http://www.lisajroberts.com/ Follow Lisa on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lisarobertstri and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lisarobertstri More information about Endurance Corner at http://www.endurancecorner.com/ Excel Tri Coaching at http://www.excelltricoaching.com/ More about Embrunman at http://www.embrunman.com/ More about the Timex Team at http://www.timexteam.com/ Register for Toughman South Carolina here http://www.setupevents.com/?fuseaction=event_detail&eventID=3049 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

This week we come to you from Penticton, Canada. Laura Siddall hosts and we talk all things ITU Multisport World Champs. We also talk to Mike Phillips recent winner of Ironman 70.3 Bintan. Bevan interviews 'Dark Horse' Kyle Smith after his U23 World Champs victory. We talk to Mel Hauschildt, Heather Wurtele and Lionel Sanders at the Pros Pre-Race Conference and include footage from the conference itself. Bevan gets down to the finish line and manages to capture some interviews with Josh Amburger, Joe Gambles, Andy Potts, Drew Scott, Francisco Serrano, Jeff Symonds, Sarah Crowley, Heather Wurtele and Cam Watt. LINKS: More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ Follow 'Sid' on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/laura.siddall.5333 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lmsiddall and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ Follow Kyle Smith on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/kylesmithtriathlete/ Follow Mike Phillips on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Mikephillipsnz 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Capsaicin. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: What to display on your bike head unit on race day. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JAIME NIELSEN: Jaime Nielsen is a New Zealand track and road cyclist and a former representative rower. Despite only taking up cycling in 2007 she competed for New Zealand at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the Women's Team Pursuit placing 5th and setting a national record of 3:18.514. At the 2016 Summer Olympics she finished 4th in the Women's Team Pursuit. Most recently Jaime smashed the world sea level hour record previously held by Bridie O'Donnell. She stopped the clock in a remarkable 47.791km in front of a loud and enthusiastic Avantidrome crowd. SID (& DYL) TALKS: This week both Laura 'Sid' Siddall and Dylan McNeice talk to us from Girona. We talk about Dylan's win at Challenge Finland, the latest on the Collins Cup but we don't talk about 'that movie'. LINKS: Link to Asada athlete warning at https://www.asada.gov.au/news/athlete-warning-higenamine-supplements Follow Jamie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/jaimenielsencyclist/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Jaime_Nielsen More about Laura Siddall at http://laurasiddall.com/ Follow 'Sid' on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/laura.siddall.5333 on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lmsiddall and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lmsid/ More about Dylan McNeice at http://dylanmcneice.com/ Follow Dylan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/dylanmcneice.triathlete/ and on Twitter at https://twitter.com/dylanmcneice Follow Challenge Finland on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/challengefinland/ Icarus on Netflix at https://www.netflix.com/nz/title/80168079 Lite Book Advantage at https://www.litebook.com/litebook-products/litebook-advantage Doc Parsley's Sleep Remedy at https://store.docparsley.com/products/doc-parsley-sleep-remedy-single Nature's way Capsaicin supplements https://nz.iherb.com/pr/Nature-s-Way-Cayenne-450-mg-180-Capsules/1833 Link to Capsaicin study at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4477151/ Egg Sucking at http://www.doscience.com/act_archive/home_activities/egg_suck/egg.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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Riboflavin. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Aerobars. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – BRAD KEARNS: Brad Kearns of Auburn, California is a noted speaker, author and coach and during his nine-year career as a triathlete, was one of the world's top ranked professionals, amassing 30 wins worldwide on the pro circuit. Brad currently works with health & fitness expert Mark Sisson on a comprehensive lifestyle movement called the Primal Blueprint. 5 MIN FOCUS: Breca SwimRun is coming to the Bay of Islands, so this week we talk to Ben De Rivas about the course and what it has to offer. The 33km course starts at the Waitangi Treaty Ground and links mainland trails with six of the Bay's stunning islands, before the grand finish and party at the Otehei Bay island resort. Comprising 25km of running on challenging trails and bush paths and 8.4km of swimming, with 10 run stages and 9 swim stages, athletes should expect the race to take 5 - 9 hours to complete. With 64 teams already entered this race is likely to sell out! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Iron overload. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Using the data from Training Peaks to help inform your taper. GIVEAWAY: 'The Brave Athlete – Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion' by Dr Simon Marshall PHD and Lesley Paterson offers an innovative, brain training guide for athletes that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience. Win a copy of the book by going to our Facebook page and looking out for our competition post. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CORINNE ABRAHAM: Welsh triathlete Corinne Abraham is having a great year! With 2 podiums already under her belt - Lanzarote and Austria where she raced to 2nd at both - the Brett Sutton coached athlete and member of the Pewag Racing Team hopes to be able to give Kona another crack this year. SID TALKS: This week Laura 'Sid' Siddall talks to us from back in the UK after her recent race at Challenge Prague. We talk about the race, plus does having a lead moto provide drafting rider performance and the latest on the Challenge Championship. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

We talk to you from Noosa at our athlete training camp. ONE STEP AHEAD: Mikki tells us about her new Athlete Nutrition Training Programs. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HALEY CHURA: Hayley Chura, American Ironman athlete and 70.3 specialist, turned pro in 2013. Her biggest breakthrough came at the end of 2014 when she spent a month in Brazil, winning both Ironman Fortaleza and Challenge Half Florianopolis. A major bike accident in 2015 took her out of the sport for a while but this year she's back and she hasn't been off the podium! SID TALKS: This week Laura 'Sid' Siddall talks to us from Prague after her recent win at Challenge Rome. We also talk about the women's Super League race and drug testing. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Protein WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We talk to Matt and Jamie from Stryd Power. Stryd is the world's first wearable power meter that measures every key aspect of running – performance, technique, muscle strength and condition as well as the external running environment. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – JOE SKIPPER: We bring back Joe Skipper to talk about his recent 2nd place at Challenge Roth plus we find out a bit more about his season to date and his plans going forward. SID TALKS: This week Laura 'Sid' Siddall talks to us from Tuscany in Italy in the lead up to her next race in Rome. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: More coffee, lower risk of death. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to talk about her race and second place podium finish at Challenge Roth! 5 MIN FOCUS: We talk to husband-and-wife team Dr Simon Marshall PHD and Lesley Paterson, three-time world champion triathlete, about their new book 'The Brave Athlete – Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion'. The book offers an innovative, brain training guide for athletes that is the first to draw from both clinical science and real-world experience. SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk about protecting yourself against a shark attack, plus gut microbiome issues in Ironman athletes. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Is cadence limiting your Ironman performance. ONE STEP AHEAD: 11 reasons why you want to be thinking twice about ibuprofen. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LUCY CHARLES: British pro triathlete Lucy Charles was a long-distance swimmer until 3 years ago when she decided to give triathlon a go! It quite obviously suited her as 2 years later she won her age group at both the 70.3 Worlds and Kona. In 2016 Lucy raced her first Ironman as a pro, she chose one of the hardest, Lanzarote. Despite racing on a stress fracture Lucy made it on to the podium. This year has seen Lucy's career take another upturn with her most significant breakthrough victory in Lanzarote. She won in a time of 9:35 setting a new bike course record in the process. Two weeks later Lucy went on to win the Challenge Championship in Slovakia. Her next race is Frankfurt where she hopes to gain enough points to qualify for Kona. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

A LISTENER QUESTION: TSS WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Drafting. ONE STEP AHEAD: Real food options for real food athletes. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – BART AERNOUTS: With a recent win at Ironman Lanzarote and a top ten at Kona last year Belgian triathlete Bart Aernouts has already qualified for the Ironman World Champs. Viewed as one of the most consistent triathletes on the Ironman circuit Bart has qualified many times for Kona and, with the support of his team BMC-Etixx, has raced to a top 10 on nearly every occasion. This year he's decided to also take on Challenge Roth. We look forward to watching his progress. 5 MIN FOCUS: We bring back Rich Izzo, Founder of the rapidly expanding Toughman Half series, to talk about their next two races Toughman Utah http://www.racetri.com/the-utah-half/ and the Toughman Chile Pan American Championships http://www.toughmantri.com/toughman-chile/ SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk about a new study - The Relative Energy Deficit in Sport Syndrome. Want to be involved in the study? For this project, Stacy is seeking 20 emerging and elite female athletes aged between 18-35 years from the Waikato and BOP regions. Participation from female athletes across an array of individual and team sports (including, but not limited to netball, running, rugby, rowing, cycling, triathlon, hockey) is welcomed. Email Stacy at [email protected] if you're keen to get involved. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Rest. ONE STEP AHEAD: Beer. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MIKE PHILLIPS: As a bigger guy, you wouldn't have thought kiwi Mike Phillips would go well as a triathlete, however he swims well, runs well, and goes well in the heat. He's producing some great results having come second at numerous half distances and of course coming second in the Challenge Wanaka full distance behind Dougal Allan last February. We talk to Mike about how he got into the sport and his plans for racing and getting to Kona. SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk about Occlusion or 'Blood Flow Restriction' training. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week Laura talks to us from Girona about her training for Roth, plus they talk about the recent news about the age grouper caught letting down the tyres of her competitor in transition, more age group doping scandals and those Challenge Family logos on the Brownlee's race uniforms! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: A mixed bag including an update on the Limits Power Meter. A listener question about BCAAs and more about EnduraCell. ONE STEP AHEAD: Metabolic efficiency and what might be going wrong. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – LAURA PHILIPP: German 70.3 pro triathlete Laura Philipp has already started her season with 2 straight wins at Ironman 70.3 Mallorca and Ironman 70.3 St. Pölten in Austria. Laura gives us some fascinating insights into her training regime and tells us about her plans for both racing Xterra and 'going longer' in the future. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week Laura talks to us from Girona about her race, the latest on drug busts, the Collins Cup and Ironman's purchase of the Rock and Roll Marathon Series. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Recap of the Cairns Ironman race. ONE STEP AHEAD: Porridge. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM BETTEN: Australian Sam Betten transitioned from ITU to the long course and is achieving great results in the Asian market. He recently raced to 3rd behind Tim Reed and Craig Alexander at the Asia Pacific champs in Cebu and won the Ironman 5150 Subic Bay in the Philippines last weekend for the third time running. He's not tried the full distance yet but it's definitely on the radar, as is a dream to race in Kona. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week Laura talks to us from Europe about the recent Challenge Championship in Slovakia. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: CTL ranges for Kona. ONE STEP AHEAD: Fasting. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RICHARD THOMPSON: Australian Richard Thompson of T:Zero Multisport coaching won Ultraman Australia last month breaking the world record by 17 mins. As an ex triathlete and age group winner at Kona Richard knew how to race long however taking on an Ultraman was a whole different ball game. Richard talks us through his race plus he tells us what brought him to the start line in the first place! SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we talk about SOS Hydration and the latest recommendations on carbohydrates in your sports drink. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: TSS Part 2 – Overload and how to use training stress to plan your season. ONE STEP AHEAD: Tomatorade. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – ELLIE SALTHOUSE: Australian triathlete Ellie Salthouse is one of the up and coming stars of the 70.3 distance. Living in Boulder, and coached by Siri Lindley, Ellie started her career as an ITU athlete qualifying for the inaugural youth Olympics in 2010 and racing to silver in the individual race and silver in the team event. In 2014/15 she raced ITU under the guidance of Siri but at the end of the year after contemplating leaving the sport was persuaded by Siri to give the 70.3 distance a go. The rest is history. In 2016 Ellie achieved a string of podium results including a win at Challenge Melbourne and has more recently raced to second at Dubai, second at Oceanside and third at St. George, North American Champs. Ellie plans to race the Challenge Championship in Slovakia next month, then Alcatraz and the 70.3 Worlds in Chattanooga. 5 MIN FOCUS: We talk to Ben West from Event Management company DuTriRun http://www.dutrirun.com/ about Toughman's Wisconsin event on June 17th and Minnesota event on July 30th. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week Laura talks to us from back home in the UK and we chat about the news on the pro field at the Challenge Wanaka full distance race, what Laura's got planned race wise over the next few months and the Challenge Championship in Slovakia on June 3rd! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: The Training Stress Score. ONE STEP AHEAD: New fluid guidelines for endurance cycling. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SCOTT MOLINA: Scott Molina, one of the legends of triathlon, has a vast array of professional victories to his name including 6 USA professional championships, 50 USTS triathlons, 2 "World's Toughest Triathlon" titles, Ultraman World Championships, 1991 Zofingen Duathlon, 1988 Hawaii Ironman World Championships and 46 podium finishes of either 2nd or 3rd place. In 1990 Scott married fellow professional triathlete Erin Baker. Now living in Christchurch, New Zealand and father to three children Scott talks to us about the Breca Swim Run challenge, the Collins Cup, the 100 Col bike challenge and his entry to Challenge Roth! SIMS SCIENCE: We're back with Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) and this week we're talking about the drug that may prevent you from 'hitting the wall', the drink that hopes to 'propel elite marathoners to the sub 2 hour mark' and the 2017 Sports and Exercise Conference in NZ this October. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: What the elite Boston marathoners ate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RONNIE SCHILDKNECT: Swiss Pro Triathlete Ronnie Schildknect has competed in over 30 Ironmans, he's also won his home country's Ironman in Switzerland 9 times. Supported by Team BMC-Etixx Ronnie has recently raced to second place at the Ironman North American Champs Texas in a time of 7hrs 56mins. He's now hoping to race at Kona again this year and put together a race that he knows he's capable of. We talk to Ronnie about where he started in triathlon and what his hopes and dreams are for his future in the sport. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week they talk through Sid's win at Ironman Australia plus the latest goss around the tri scene. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Swimming's a drag! ONE STEP AHEAD: Digestive enzymes and how to use them for exercise. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – HAMISH BOND: Two-time Olympic Champion rower and unbeaten for a period of 8 years in the pairs with multiple World Championship wins Hamish Bond has now changed his focus to cycling. His plan, to attempt to qualify for Tokyo 2020 representing New Zealand as a Time Trialist. With the form he's shown so far, he might just do it. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week they talk Port Macquarie, the Jordan Rapp/Diamond Bikes lawsuit, Lauren Parker, Women for Tri slots to Kona and the Brownlee's switch to Scott Bikes. And yes.... she did it! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Is there demand out there for more ITU long distance races? WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: How to train speed in swimming. ONE STEP AHEAD: Ketone Esters and glucose – a new study. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – MIRINDA CARFRAE: An absolute legend in the sport of triathlon Australian Mirinda 'Rinny' Carfrae has raced Kona 8 times and at 3 of those races took the win to become Ironman World Champion. She competed in her first triathlon at 19 years of age and shortly after, having had no prior background in swimming, cycling or running, made the 2001 Australian Junior Elite Team. Rinny represented Australia at the ITU World Champs from 2001-2005, twice earning silver medals (2002 & 2003) before turning her attention to long distance racing. Since that time she has evolved into one of the top long distance triathletes in the world. Married to Tim O'Donnell and expecting her first child Rinny talks to us about her career to date and her plans for the future. SIMS SCIENCE: Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) is back from her tour of the States and we're excited to be talking and working with her on a science based project involving block periodisation cycle training with the application of heat. We'll be experimenting on one of our own Fitter pro athletes, Jason Hall, in an effort to get him fitter, faster. We'll report back on his progress as we go plus Bev might just throw himself into the mix too! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Some general principles you need to apply depending on your training age coming into the sport. ONE STEP AHEAD: Update on branched chain amino acids (BCAA's). HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – CHARLOTTE MCSHANE: Scottish born ITU athlete Charlotte McShane moved to Australia in 2005 with her family. By the age of 20 she had already competed in 10 half IM distances but in 2010 joined Jamie Turner's squad of Wollongong Wizards to focus on the ITU distance. In 2013 she won the World ITU U23 Triathlon Championships in London and has since developed into a competitive elite athlete, regularly finishing within the top 10 in the World Triathlon Series. In 2016, Charlotte had her most successful season to date, finishing 3rd in the ITU World Triathlon Series in Cozumel, Mexico ending the year ranked 8th overall in the World Triathlon Series. SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week they talk about Laura's training for Port Macquarie and give us an insight into how a pro swim trains for an event. They also talk about Andrea Hewitt's recent wins and the latest on the Collins Cup. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Visceral fat and its relationship to athletic performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE & JOCELYN MCCAULEY: Both Braden and Jocelyn stunned Taupo with wins at IM New Zealand this year beating Cam Brown and Meredith Kessler for their first IMNZ victories. Braden is one of New Zealand's most well-known multisport athletes, but his talent extends far beyond multisport. In this year alone he's raced to a 2nd place at Coast to Coast, won Red Bull Defiance, won IM New Zealand and most recently took out the short course win with his teammate Courtney Atkinson at the inaugural Breca Wanaka Swimrun. Jocelyn hails from Texas and whilst growing up there excelled in both swimming and running. The end of 2016 brought Jocelyn her first Ironman win at IM Mallorca and this year she accomplished her dream of winning IM New Zealand. SIMS SCIENCE: In this week's segment Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) talks to us from New York about Nuun's new hydration products. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Cycling speed skills – the pedal stroke. ONE STEP AHEAD: How to protect yourself nutritionally whilst partying. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – RICHARD VARGA: Having competed at the 2012 London Olympic Games, RIO 2016 Olympic Games and the Inaugural European Games in Baku in summer 2015, Richard Varga is Slovakia's most successful Triathlete. He's also one of the fastest triathlon swimmers in the world. Richard recently competed at the new Super League Triathlon Series on Hamilton Island. He talks to us about his career, his plans for Tokyo and those races on Hamilton Island! SID TALKS: We bring back Pro Triathlete Laura Siddall to chew the latest tri fat with Bevan. This week they talk Challenge Melbourne, the Brownlees and 70.3 racing plus Fabian Cancellara and his involvement with the newly reformed TriStar Triathlon Series. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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: Reviewing the science of the long run. ONE STEP AHEAD: Cliff Harvey of Holistic Performance Nutrition talks to us about Exogenous Ketones HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – PEDRO SILVA GOMES: Portuguese but living in Arizona, professional triathlete Pedro Gomes describes himself as a 'Nintendo junkie turned Ironman Champ'. Having started in ITU he completed his first Ironman in 2010 racing into 2nd place. Since then Pedro has won two Iron distance races and achieved numerous podium finishes and is now one of the top long distance triathletes in the World. He's raced Kona 4 times but only finished twice and has decided that it's not on his radar for this year – his goal is to race there in 2018 when he feels he can crack a Top 10 place. SIMS SCIENCE: In this week's segment we talk to Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) about cold water immersion post exercise. Could it be harmful for men but not women! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. 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