We review the racing from the weekend.

Luke Smithers won the free race entry to the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out how it all went.

How much running is too much? We discuss a recent paper identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study and the dose-response relationship between changes in single-session distance and running-related injuries

(0:07:42) – Racing from the weekend

(0:29:37) – How much running is too much? A study.

(0:38:07) – IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

(0:41:03) – Luke Smithers

LINKS:

Training Peaks Virtual at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/virtual/

WTCS Weihai at https://triathlon.org/events/2025-world-triathlon-championship-series-weihai/event-info

IM703 Augusta at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-augusta

IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga

How much running is too much? Identifying high-risk running sessions in a 5200-person cohort study at https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/17/1203

We review the racing from the T100 in Spain at the weekend.

Dr. John Sullivan is Head of Performance Psychology at High Performance Sport New Zealand. He is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist with over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience and has held appointments within the National Football League (NFL), English Premier League (EPL), the NCAA and the elite military and law enforcement in North America.

Dr. Sullivan is also a visiting scholar and sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport and Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia.

He is a frequent contributor writing on sport science and sports medicine and his latest efforts have focused on a series of books which distil the latest performance psychology, cognitive science and neuroscience, related to optimal brain performance and health entitled The Brain Always Wins.

In this episode Dr Sullivan shares insights into the intricate relationship between the brain and athletic performance and discusses the importance of understanding allostasis, the role of emotions in performance and how technology can enhance our understanding of brain function.

The conversation also delves into practical strategies for managing anxiety, improving sleep quality and utilizing mindfulness techniques to optimize performance. Dr. Sullivan emphasizes the significance of individual variation in athletes and the need for personalized approaches to training and recovery.

(0:00:00) – We’re back in NZ

(0:06:05) – Racing from the T100 Spain

(0:25:00) – Dr John Sullivan HPSNZ

LINKS:

T100 Spain at https://t100triathlon.com/spain/pro/

Follow Dr John Sullivan on X at https://x.com/BrainAlwaysWins

The Brain Always Wins Book at https://www.amazon.fr/Brain-Always-Wins2-conversations-continue/dp/1916556795

The IRONMAN World Championships Nice 2025 Episode

We catch up on the racing from the weekend.

Clare Fitzpatrick won the free race entry to IM703 Melbourne. We find out more about her.

We welcome back Gordo Byrn to discuss his recent experience racing Challenge Roth. He shares the challenges he faced and the lessons learned throughout his journey. Gordo shares insights on race strategy, nutrition and mental resilience plus he reflects on the evolution of training methods and his future goals in the sport.

We discuss the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, focusing on the unique challenges of the bike course, the importance of technical skills for both pros and age groupers and the strategies athletes must employ to succeed.

(0:00:00) – Calling in from Nice

(0:08:30) – Racing from the weekend

(0:16:34) – Clare Fitzpatrick

(0:31:07) – Gordo Byrn

(1:24:14) – IRONMAN World Champs Nice – the course

LINKS:

Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn

Gordo Byrn Roth Camp Writings at https://feelthebyrn.substack.com/p/roth-camp-writings

Sam Appleton at https://www.instagram.com/samappo/

IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-melbourne

IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-nice

We catch up on the racing from the T100 on the French Riviera, IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See and the WTCS Sprint distance race in Frejus

Australian triathlete Matt Hauser and his coach Dan Atkins have enjoyed a successful partnership in triathlon for over a decade. They discuss their recent achievements, including a world championship in the Mixed Team Relay, and share the strategies that have led to their success. The importance of team dynamics, coping with pressure, and maintaining consistency in performance are highlighted, along with the evolution of the sport and their relationship as coach and athlete. They also share insights on preparing for future Olympic goals and the significance of training partners in their journey.

(0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence

(0:09:40) – Try Off Road Taupo discount.

(0:12:27) – Sweet Cheeks competition

(0:13:27) – Hayden Wilde

(0:20:40) – T100

(0:30:17) – IRONMAN 70.3 Zell am See

(0:36:55) – WTCS French Riviera

(0:45:52) – Matt Hauser and Dan Atkins

LINKS:

Follow Matt Hauser on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser/

Follow Dan Atkins on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/danatk08/

Sweet Cheeks at https://www.sweetcheeksnz.co.nz/

Try Off Road Taupo at https://www.tryoffroadtaupo.co.nz/

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend.

We bring Chris Beckmans, Australian Professional Triathlete, back to the show after his recent 7th place finish in a 7:43:48 at IRONMAN Copenhagen. Chris tells us about his race and how he prepared to achieve his best ever result and become the 4th fastest Australian ever at this distance.

We chat to Stu Rotticci, winner of the recent Plasmaide competition. The competition offered the winning athletes an opportunity to fly to Font Romeu and train side by side with Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden, plus have their training metrics personally measured and tracked by leading scientist Professor Alison Heather. Stu shares his experiences from the camp.

(0:00:00) – Calling in from Aix en Provence

(0:03:52) – T100 Frejus and IM703 Zell am See this weekend.

(0:08:17) – Hayden Wilde doing the double this weekend

(0:08:53) – SuperTri

(0:10:50) – IRONMAN Switzerland

(0:16:55) – Plasmaide competition

(0:18:13) – Stu Rotticci – Plasmaide Competition winner

(0:41:20) – Plasmaide

(0:47:34) – Chris Beckmans

LINKS:

Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Follow Chris Beckmans on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeckmans/

Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com/

Follow Stu Rotticci on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/srotticci/

Follow Marius Bjerkeset on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mariusbjerkeset/

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on the racing from the weekend.

We revisit our interview with Dr. Philip Hurst, former middle-distance runner and current academic from the School of Psychology and Life Sciences at Canterbury University. We discuss the intriguing world of the 'placebo effect', its negative counterpart - the 'nocebo effect' and their impact on sports performance. Drawing from his research and experience, Dr. Hurst shares the significance of these effects in the medical world and how they have the potential to shape athlete performance.

(0:00:00) – Calling in from Prague

(0:04:20) – Prague – a wetsuit race

(0:06:41) – Charlotte McLauchlan study

(0:09:08) – IM703 Melbourne competition

(0:11:12) – Racing from the weekend

(0:24:22) – IM703 Hradec-Kralove (Prague)

(0:43:04) – Dr Philip Hurst

LINKS:

Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Dr Philip Hurst’s review “The Placebo and Nocebo effect on sports performance: A systematic review” at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31414966/

Follow Dr Philip Hurst on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Phil_Hurst1

IRONMAN 70.3 Hradec-Kralove (Prague) at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-hradec-kralove

Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at cmcl126@aucklanduni.ac.nz

Fitter Radio Episode 613 – Interview with Charlotte McLauchlan at https://www.fitter.co.nz/fitter-radio/2025/4/12/episode-613-confidence-nutrition-and-the-mind

Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com/

Jack Moody is back hosting this week and we catch up on racing from T100 London at the weekend.

We chat to Rick Prince, Founder of UESCA (the United Endurance Sports Coaching Academy) and discuss his journey in the fitness industry, the creation of UESCA and the importance of quality education in coaching.

Rick highlights the need for better certification in endurance sports, their collaboration with experts and the significance of both the science and art of coaching.

The discussion also covers the international reach of UESCA's courses, the ongoing education for coaches and the feedback from participants, highlighting the value of continuous learning in the coaching profession.

(0:00:00) – Calling in from Italy

(0:08:24) – IM703 Melbourne competition

(0:09:47) – T100 London race review

(0:29:03) – TriDot

(0:30:22) – AI Coaching

(0:34:14) – UESCA

(0:40:42) – Rick Prince

LINKS:

Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

More about UESCA at https://uesca.com/

All Things Endurance Podcast at https://uesca.com/podcasts/

T100 London at https://t100triathlon.com/