Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Jack Moody's back in the hotseat and we catch up on the racing from Athletic Brewing IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside at the weekend.
We chat with multiple IRONMAN champion MATT HANSON. Matt stormed home for a podium 3rd at the recent IRONMAN New Zealand race recording the fastest run split of the day with an incredible 2:34:49. In this episode Matt breaks down his race at IMNZ and shares his training strategies and thoughts on the evolving sport of long-distance racing. Discover how he approaches performance, the impact of the new draft rules and his plans for future races including Kona.
0:00.00 – Jack's now a married man
0:05.20 – IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside
0:15:46 – T100 start list
0:18:26 – Matt Hanson intro
0:21:28 – Matt Hanson
LINKS:
Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/
Matt Hanson at https://www.instagram.com/matthansontri/
IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-oceanside
IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast at the weekend.
At IRONMAN New Zealand this month Tamara Jewett ran into 4th place with a blistering 2:42:40 marathon – the 5th fastest overall marathon run split on the day, including the men.
In this episode, Tamara shares her journey from middle-distance running to IRONMAN racing, her experience moving from Canada to California and her approach to mental and physical training.
00:00 – IM703 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast
28:44 – Tamara Jewett intro
31:29 – Tamara Jewett
LINKS:
IM703 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong
Follow Tamara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tamarajewett
T100 Gold Coast at https://t100triathlon.com/gold-coast/pro/live-race-data/

We review the news and racing from the weekend.
Ruth Croft is an elite ultra-trail runner from New Zealand, recognized for her remarkable achievements in the sport including winning the prestigious Tarawera 102K for the 4th consecutive year last month. Ruth's dedication and passion for running make her a credible voice in the ultra-trail running community as she chats to us about her ultra-trail running success, training innovations and race strategies.
In this episode, Ruth Croft shares her journey from high school athletics to becoming one of the most complete female ultra-trail runners globally. She discusses her training methods including weight vest workouts, altitude adaptation and race nutrition strategies, along with insights into her race experiences and future plans.
00:00 – Calling in from Wanaka
07.09 – Tri news
25:06 – Ruth Croft introduction
26:44 – Ruth Croft
1:05:14 - Muscular durability
LINKS:
Follow Ruth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruthcrofty/
Scott Johnston of Evoke Endurance at https://evokeendurance.com/
Paul Booth Sports Nutritionist at https://performancegainsnutrition.com/
Val Burke Exercise Physiologist at https://valburke.com/
Neversecond Nutrition at https://never2.com/
IM703 Dallas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-dallas-little-elm
IM703 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

The Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand edition where we review the racing from the day and chat to first Kiwi home Jack Moody.
Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about her.

Kyle Smith, Kiwi Professional Triathlete, reflects on his journey as a triathlete, sharing the lessons he's learned from racing mistakes. We discuss the pressures of prize money in the Pro Series, the significance of consistency in performance and the dynamics of racing with a home crowd. Kyle also chats about his recovery from injury and his preparations for the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand as he aims for a Kona slot.
Kevin Hunt won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him.
This weekend… IRONMAN New Zealand. We give our thoughts on how this race might play out.
00:00 – Racing from the weekend
06.00 – Temperatures in Taupo
09:20 – Kevin Hunt
16:40 – IRONMAN New Zealand
27:20 – Kyle Smith
LINKS:
IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand
Follow Kyle Smith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/
Oceania Sprint Champs and Oceania Cup at https://trifestival.kiwi/event/oceania-sprint-distance-championships/
IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney