576 episodes

Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast Bevan McKinnon

    • Sports
    • 4.7 • 54 Ratings

Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon and Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance! Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health!

    Jack Moody. Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. Sam Long.

    Jack Moody. Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. Sam Long.

    Jack Moody, Professional Triathlete, is hosting the podcast with Bevan this week.
    We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we talk about the “sellout” for the pros at the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race – will this be a nightmare to officiate?
    We share Sam Long’s review of his race at the T100 in Miami and ask do pro athletes have their feet in both camps, despite having contracts with the PTO?
    We catch up with Graham Brewster, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns.
    Bevan chats to Justin Ralph of Velo Performance – an organisation set up to help people across the spectrum optimise their on-bike position specifically related to their own cycling goals. 
    Justin Ralph has spent a significant amount of time working with cyclists. In 2017 he transferred to High Performance Sport New Zealand and worked with Cycling New Zealand as a performance physiotherapist and bike fitter. Justin has been to the London and Rio Paralympics, the Tokyo Olympics as well as the 2018 Commonwealth Games and multiple World Championships and World Cups. 
    Justin’s journey from physiotherapy to the niche world of bike fitting and aero testing reveals a unique perspective on cycling performance. He shares his experience in working with a diverse range of cyclists—from everyday enthusiasts to para-athletes and national track teams—and how he tailors bike fittings to enhance both comfort and speed.
    We discuss the intricate process of adapting bikes for athletes with disabilities and the evolution of aero testing from wind tunnels to real-time track assessments. Justin provides invaluable insights for cyclists aiming to push their limits.
    (0:00:00) – We introduce Jack Moody. 
    (0:03:50) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
    (0:03:59) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
    (0:04:26) – WTCS racing and Hugo Milner.
    (0:10:18) – Oceanside is a sellout… for the pros! How will this affect the race?
    (0:16:32) – The T100 Series… do the pro athletes have a foot in both camps? 
    (0:20:28) – Sam Long reviews his race from the T100 Miami.
    (0:33:22) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong
    (0:38:53) – Graham Brewster
    (0:45:19) – Aero testing and bike fitting
    (0:52:46) – Justin Ralph of Velo Performance.
    LINKS:
    Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
    ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
    Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/
    Dan Barry First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/
    IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong
    Justin Ralph at https://veloperformance.co.nz/about/
    Floe Bottle at https://www.floebottle.com/
    IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/im-cairns
    Sam Long’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuGZGcO5LvIH4u9g_2ZsHGQ
    Follow Hugo Milner on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hugo_milner/

    • 1 hr 29 min
    Tri News. Daniel Barry of First Wheel

    Tri News. Daniel Barry of First Wheel

    Tim fills us in on the last week in the snow.
    First Wheel was founded by Daniel Barry, a mechanical engineer and endurance athlete.
    Daniel has spent years balancing life as a professional engineer with life on the road as a professional cyclist for a number of continental teams. The experience of racing in a team environment in some of the biggest races on the world cycling calendar has greatly influenced his approach to engineering and design.
    He now combines his sporting and academic passions in the development of high-performance sports equipment and product engineering. We chat to Dan about the incredible work he’s doing on making bespoke front ends to optimise bike performance.
    (0:00:00) – Tim talks about his last week in the snow. 
    (0:08:30) – News from the Oceania racing and more about Olympic selection.
    (0:17:13) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
    (0:17:25) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
    (0:17:38) – IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong this weekend
    (0:18:07) – The PTO T100 series news
    (0:26:04) – Supersapiens have closed down.
    (0:29:08) – Hexis competition
    (0:29:35) – Doping in Spain
    (0:32:33) – Changes to IRONMAN race rules and intro to Dan Barry of First wheel.
    (0:37:45) – Daniel Barry of First Wheel.
    LINKS:
    Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
    ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
    Dan Barry First Wheel at https://firstwheel.co.nz/
    IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/im703-geelong
    Link to Spanish race article at https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/anti-doping-showed-up-at-an-amateur-race-in-valencia-130-riders-dropped-out/

    • 1 hr 5 min
    Jaimie Fuller of eo SwimBETTER: Game Changing Innovation for Swimming.

    Jaimie Fuller of eo SwimBETTER: Game Changing Innovation for Swimming.

    Jaimie Fuller is the founder of eo and the driving force behind the development of its brand. As the former Executive Chairman of SKINS, we hear about his journey from founding the compression garment business to innovating in the sports tech industry, and his philosophy of creating products that offer real, tangible benefits to elite athletes.
    Jaimie explains how the eo SwimBETTER technology allows swimmers to analyse and enhance their stroke technique, force production and efficiency. We discuss the concept of setting a baseline for swimmers to measure progress against and examine the importance of utilizing technology to provide immediate data on stroke changes.
    We also discuss how the technology maps the hand path through the phases of glide, pull and recovery, offering different visual perspectives to refine strokes. The concept of consistency is introduced, revealing how it can identify asymmetries in a swimmer's technique, and in some cases the need to address underlying issues with a physiotherapist.
    We discuss the challenges swimmers face in perceiving changes in their movements and how technology can bridge the gap between perception and reality.
    We hear that only roughly 35 to 40 percent of eo SwimBETTER capabilities have been revealed to date, implying a vast reservoir of features and applications that remain to be shared with the public. Additionally, the conversation highlights the impressive aspect of video-syncing technology, which allows detailed analysis of movements frame by frame, linking video footage directly with corresponding data points.
    LINKS:
    https://www.eolab.com/about-us 

    • 42 min
    T100 Miami Race Review. Jack Moody.

    T100 Miami Race Review. Jack Moody.

    Tim calls in from St Moritz.
    The Abu Dhabi test event was cancelled at the weekend, we discuss what that means for selection and how it affects qualification for Paris.
    Bevan and Tim review the racing from the T100 series in Miami and discuss why they believe the PTO have a big challenge on their hands going forward.
    Marc Wrobel won the free race entry to Ultra Trail Australia. We find out more about him.
    NZ Professional Triathlete Jack Moody has worked hard on his swimming, and with a focus on consistency and frequency in training he’s seeing improvements. We chat to Jack about his journey and how new technology in the form of a ‘power meter for swimming’ has helped this transformation. 
    (0:00:00) – Tim’s in St Moritz 
    (0:02:33) – Abu Dhabi race cancelled
    (0:08:24) – Free race entry competition to IRONMAN Cairns
    (0:10:42) – Marc Wrobel
    (0:18:25) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
    (0:18:34) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
    (0:18:47) – T100 Miami race review
    (0:32:31) – eo SwimBETTER and intro to Jack Moody
    (0:33:23) – Jack Moody
    LINKS:
    Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
    ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
    UltraTrail Australia at https://uta.utmb.world/
    eo SwimBETTER at https://www.eolab.com/about-us
    T100 Pro Race at https://t100triathlon.com/miami/pro/  
    Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

    • 59 min
    IRONMAN New Zealand 2024. Steve McKenna. Race Ranger.

    IRONMAN New Zealand 2024. Steve McKenna. Race Ranger.

    The IRONMAN New Zealand episode. Bevan and Tim review the racing from IMNZ at the weekend.
     We chat to James Elvery of Race Ranger. James is off to Europe for 6 months delivering Race Ranger to a whole host of new events. We chat about the new partnership with IRONMAN, how Race Ranger has developed over the past year, plus we hear about their plans for the future - integration into the age group field plus the development of a portfolio of ‘athlete profiles’ in respect of drafting. Data from each athlete’s drafting ‘behaviours’ at races will be logged and analysed for use at future events.
    Steve McKenna won the men’s race at IMNZ. We chat to Steve about his race and his plans for the future.
    Rachael Cunningham won the free race entry to IMNZ, we find out how she went on the day.
    (0:02:19) – Tim off to Europe with Snowsports NZ 
    (0:03:56) – Chris Beckmans wins the Chester 50 mile ultra
    (0:04:55) – We review the racing at IRONMAN New Zealand
    (0:15:43) – Steve McKenna
    (0:49:43) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
    (0:49:53) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
    (0:50:03) – ULTRO Earbuds competition
    (0:50:30) – Rachael Cunningham
    (0:58:00) – Race Ranger partners with IRONMAN
    (1:00:29) – James Elvery – Race Ranger
    LINKS:
    Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
    ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
    IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand
    Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/
    Follow Steve McKenna at https://www.instagram.com/stevemckenna_/
    Nerd Belts at https://www.nerdbelts.com/

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Mitochondrial Dysfunction. WTC Napier and Olympic Selection. Alex Yee.

    Mitochondrial Dysfunction. WTC Napier and Olympic Selection. Alex Yee.

    Bevan and Tim review the racing from the World Triathlon Cup in Napier last weekend plus we catch up on the latest triathlon news.
    We chat to Anna Dungey, winner of the free race entry to the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half, to find out how it all went.
    Mikki’s back on the show and tells us all about her 50K trail race at the Tarawera Ultra. Plus, we discuss Mikki’s recent podcast with Mitochondria Dysfunction expert Dr Christabelle Yeoh. Dr Yeoh graduated from medicine at the University of London in 1999 and obtained her membership with the Royal College of Physicians (UK). She has a Masters degree in Nutrition from King’s College London. They discuss the topic of mitochondrial dysfunction and its impact on immunity and overall health. 
    Lastly, we share excerpts from Alex Yee’s interview with the Supertri Face to Face podcast and delve further into the ‘champion mindset’.
    (0:00:00) – An update on Tim’s ribs
    (0:01:35) – Bumps and bruises from the Napier World Cup racing last weekend
    (0:07:46) – WTC racing and Olympic selection
    (0:16:03) – Has Taylor Knibb moved coaches to Dan Lorang
    (0:18:05) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount for all listeners with the code FITTER10
    (0:18:15) - ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount for all our listeners with the code ULTRO15
    (0:1823) – Infinit prize pack competition
    (0:19:00) – Anna Dungey
    (0:29:40) – Magnus Ditlev’s training 
    (0:31:33) – Introduction to Mitochondria Dysfunction
    (0:33:10) – Mikki Williden and Dr Christabelle Yeoh
    (0:55:22) – Hayden Wilde at the Napier test event.
    (1:02:32) – Alex Yee 
    (0:47:49) – A champion’s mindset
    LINKS:
    Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at  https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.
    ULTRO Earbuds 15% discount using the code ULTRO15 at https://www.ultroaudio.com/
    WTCS Calendar at https://triathlon.org/
    Tarawera Ultra at https://tarawera.utmb.world/
    Challenge Wanaka at https://www.challenge-wanaka.com/
    IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/im-new-zealand
    Follow Magnus Ditlev at https://www.instagram.com/magnuselbaekditlev/
    Mitochondrial Mastery: Exploring Energy, Fatigue and Long COVID with Dr Christabelle Yeoh at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/214
    Dr Yeoh can be found at https://nextpracticehealth.com/locations/nsw-edgecliff/team/dr-christabelle-yeoh
    Follow Hayden Wilde at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/
    Alex Yee Face to Face podcast interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlhSYZq6xEw

    • 1 hr 19 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
54 Ratings

54 Ratings

Jonnyboy10001 ,

Great podcast- lots of excellent science

I think this podcast is great, lots of interesting scientific info and good guests and topics
Please put all the weekly podcasts together in one aswell, it is a pain to stop in a long run or ride to move to the next one now it is broken in 3

@im@ ,

The best triathlon podcast I’ve listened to

Bevan & Mikki are both passionate and knowledgeable professionals in the world of triathlon and nutrition. If you’re looking for a podcast that covers it all this is it! Plus they are fun to listen to.

anmalo93 ,

Excellent podcast!

Fun to listen to, great rapport among the hosts. They are both clearly passionate about their topics. Great guests and Bev always does his research prior to his interviews. Oh - and really informative, on the cutting edge. It’s awesome!!

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