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The online virtual cycling episode in which we discuss Rouvy’s purchase of FulGaz plus the acquisition of indieVelo by TrainingPeaks. We share excerpts from The TrainingPeaks CoachCast with Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with indieVelo creator George Gilbert and TrainingPeaks President Lee Gerakos. They discuss the reasoning behind the acquisition of the virtual riding platform, the possibilities for coaches and athletes and how the ethos of credible virtual racing is a part of the DNA of the merger. Nicole Stirling won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about her. (0:05:44) – Race entry competitions in this week’s newsletter – Hell of The West and the Whakatipu Legend (0:07:30) – Nicole Stirling (0:17:35) – Rouvy purchase FulGaz from IRONMAN (0:24:58) – TrainingPeaks CoachCast interview with George Gilbert LINKS: Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/ indieVelo at https://indievelo.com/ TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and Training with George Gilbert and Lee Gerakos IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-australia
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#602 - Hannah Berry
Bevan and Tim catch up on all the triathlon news plus we meet Tim Richards, Event Director for one of Australia’s most iconic triathlons, the Hell of the West. We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend in Queenstown. Hannah Berry is back on the show and she chats to us about the highlights from her 2024 racing season plus reflects on her journey to date in triathlon, the evolution of the sport and her recent T100 contract. Hannah shares insights on the increasing professionalism in triathlon, the challenges of balancing sponsorships and race schedules and her excitement for upcoming races. She is looking forward to learning from faster athletes and the opportunities that lie ahead as she prepares for the T100 series and aims for Kona qualification. (0:01:35) – Oceania Triathlon, Mount Maunganui (0:03:25) – Challenge Wanaka (0:04:32) – Whakatipu Legend free race entry competition (0:06:32) – Hell of the West free race entry competition (0:07:46) – Tim Richards, Event Director, Hell of the West (0:23:51) – The PTO move to short distance racing (0:30:42) – Georgia Taylor-Brown to compete in cycling (0:32:39) – Lucy Charles Barclay accepts a T100 Contract (0:42:11) – Hannah Berry LINKS: Oceania Triathlon Mount Maunganui at https://triathlon.kiwi/2025/01/21/mount-maunganui-to-host-oceania-triathlon-sprint-mixed-relay-para-championships/ Whakatipu Legend at https://www.thewhakatipulegend.co.nz/ Hell of the West at https://hellofthewest.com/ Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/ Levin Tri Indoor World Cup race at https://triathlon.org/news/pto-announces-partnership-with-world-triathlon-and-the-lievin-triathlon-cup-for-the-indoor-world-cup Follow Hannah Berry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/
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#601 - Jack Moody
Jack Moody is co-hosting this week and we chat to him fresh from his record-breaking performance at the Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half. We hear how Jack has improved his swimming plus he shares his personal experiences regarding recent gut health issues and his subsequent dietary changes to a low FODMAP diet, which has led to significant physiological improvements and enhanced race performance. We meet Phil Lynch, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong The introduction of Race Ranger technology for age groupers is also discussed including the uncertain future of the Challenge Global World Series. (0:03:39) – IRONMAN Australia free race entry competition (0:08:51) – Phil Lynch (0:17:37) – FulGaz (0:20:18) – Announcements over the weekend (0:28:09) – Race Ranger at Challenge Wanaka age group race (0:34:28) – Jack’s gut reset (0:45:09) – The Loan Market Oceanside Tauranga Half (0:52:08) – Challenge Global World Series LINKS: Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ IRONMAN Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-australia Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ FulGaz at https://fulgaz.com/ More about Jeff Rothschild at https://www.aut.ac.nz/student-profiles/jeff-rothschild
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#600 - Andrew Buckrell PhD, the Cool Bottle
The triathlon season is starting in New Zealand with the Mount Festival of Sport this weekend. Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win the IRONMAN 70.3 in Pucon, Chile. We chat to Andrew Buckrell PhD - Mechanical Engineering and Thermal Management Power Technologist and CEO & Chief Scientist at Endurance Innovation. Andrew returns to the show to discuss recent innovations in cooling technologies, including the development of the Cool Bottle. The Cool Bottle aims to enhance performance by actively cooling the forearms during races. We delve into the science behind cooling mechanisms, the inspiration for the product, its design and the practical applications for athletes. We revisit our chat with Dr Paul Laursen on ice slushies and the Floe Bottle. A product that is capable of dispensing a cooling ice slushie through its wide nozzle design. (0:03:11) – The triathlon season starts this weekend in NZ with the Mount Festival of Sport. Plus Tyler Mislawchuk and Cecilia Perez win at IM703 Pucon, Chile (0:06:32) – Alex Yee targeting a sub 2:10 marathon (0:09:56) – Magnus Ditlev commits to the IRONMAN Pro Series (0:12:02) – Hydration systems on bikes (0:16:03) – Dr Andrew Buckrell PhD (0:42:19) – Ice slushies (0:44:06) – Dr Paul Laursen: Ice slushies and the Floe Bottle LINKS: Mount Festival of Sport at https://mountfestival.kiwi/ IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon, Chile at https://www.ironman.com/im703-pucon Follow Tyler Mislawchuk at https://www.instagram.com/therealmislawchuk/ More about Andrew Buckrell at https://eitech.io/about/ Endurance Innovation at https://eitech.io/ The Endurance Innovation Podcast – Episode #159 The Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/pod-episode-159-the-cool-bottle/ 4iiii Innovations at https://4iiii.com/ Stac Virtual Wind Tunnel at https://www.staczero.com/vwt/ More about Dr Paul Laursen at https://www.paullaursen.com/ Fitter Radio interview with Paul Laursen at https://sites.libsyn.com/53178/fitter-radio-episode-022-paul-laursen-part-2 The Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/
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#599 - Training the Mind
We catch up on what’s happening in the world of T100 including race venues and athletes. We meet Rob Hill, winner of the free race entry to the Mooloolaba Triathlon. We look at the importance of training your mind for athletic success and share an excerpt from the Sports Psych Show podcast with Jim Taylor PhD - an internationally recognised authority on the psychology of sports performance. (0:02:44) – T100 Hotshots  (0:08:46) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong free race entry competition (0:10:54) – Rob Hill (0:24:08) – Mental health intro (0:32:00) – Dr Jim Taylor LINKS: A Coach’s Role in Athlete Mental Health at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/coach-role-in-athlete-mental-health/ Dan Abrahams The Sport Psych Show Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sport-psych-show/id1434313037 Episode #303 with Dr Jim Taylor - Train Your Mind for Athletic Success at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/303-dr-jim-taylor-train-your-mind-for-athletic-success/id1434313037?i=1000673790612 Blog on Race Anxiety at https://www.fitter.co.nz/blog-1/2024/12/3/race-week-anxiety-what-it-is-and-how-to-manage-it IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong Mooloolaba Triathlon at https://mooloolabatri.com.au/ Rob Hill of Hill Top Coaching at https://hilltopcoaching.com.au/about/rob-hill/
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