#681 - Challenge Roth Race Review. AiRO App Bike Fit

We review all the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid. Charlotte McLauchlan is a Master's student in nutrition and dietetics at Auckland University. In this in-depth interview Charlotte shares insights from her recent research on energy balance and low energy availability in age-group triathletes. We discuss key findings, implications for athlete health and practical advice for optimizing performance and well-being. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Kate and Guy are at the Cable Beach Triathlon 0:03:10 – Josh Kerr breaks the mile world record 0:06:03 – Lake Placid race review 0:07:39 – Paula Findlay's performance 0:09:45 – Is Paula Findlay a threat in Kona 0:11:13 – Rest of the Lake Placid female pro field 0:11:43 – Chelsea Sodaro 0:15:11 – Marten Van Riel's performance 0:17:25 – Matthew Marquardt 0:18:27 – Marten van Riel… the 'twist' 0:20:19 – Rest of the Lake Placid male pro field 0:21:20 – Back-to-back IRONMAN racing 0:25:51 – Plasmaide 0:27:00 – Plasmaide Competition 0:31:28 – Fuelling for endurance sport 0:32:40 – Charlotte McLaughlan interview 1:14:46 – 41% of athletes in a significant energy deficit 1:25.00 – The tracking of calories challenge LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Charlotte McLauchlan can be contacted by email at [email protected] Cable Beach Triathlon at https://www.cablebeachtri.net/ IRONMAN Lake Placid at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-lake-placid

Kate and Guy are back from Roth. We hear their feedback from the event and Kate tells us how her marathon went! We review the racing from the WTCS Hamburg and Hayden Wilde's personal challenges getting over sickness plus Cassandre Beaugrand's race at the Diamond League and her record-breaking achievements. The IRONMAN 70.3 in Swansea finished early for Mika Noodt after a bike crash. We chat about safety concerns on race courses. After Danielle Lewis's announcement of her REDS diagnosis we delve into the critical role of nutrition in athletic performance. The conversation highlights the need for coaches to be vigilant about their athletes' nutritional habits and the potential consequences of underfuelling. Additionally, we explore the different types of body composition and the significance of metabolic efficiency in endurance sports. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Kate and Guy are back from Roth 0:04:48 – Kate's marathon 0:05:53 – Cassandre Beaugrand and Alex Yee at the Diamond League 0:08:55 – WTCS Hamburg 0:11:56 – Hayden Wilde 0:20:29 – WTCS Women's Race 0:21:11 – Lisa Tertsch's racing making her unpopular? 0:31:36 – IM703 Swansea safety concerns 0:33:23 – The worst run of Jack's career 0:38:10 – Mika Noodt's bike crash 0:40:24 – This weekend IRONMAN Lake Placid 0:43:19 – Danielle Lewis announces she has REDS 0:44:27 – The hosts experiences of underfuelling in athletes 0:51:16 – Jack goes to the chiropractor 0:52:49 – Nutrition and underfuelling 0:59:37 – Metabolic efficiency and testing LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ WTCS Hamburg - https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-hamburg IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-swansea Danielle Lewis https://www.instagram.com/danilewistri/ Mika Noodt https://www.instagram.com/mika.noodt/ Cassandre Beaugrand https://www.instagram.com/cassandrebeaugrand/

Bevan and Jack discuss the highlights from the weekend's racing at Challenge Roth and IRONMAN Switzerland. Plus we share Jack's experiences from his bike testing day with Justin from Velo Performance using the AiRO App. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – A weekend of sport! 0:01:11 – Challenge Roth bigger and better than ever 0:02:56 – The appearance of the new Canyon TT bike in Roth 0:04:27 – The number of people on the ground in Roth 0:10:09 – Magnus Ditlev's Race Ranger placement 0:11:40 – The AiRO App – Jack's experiences 0:18:54 – Road helmet or TT helmet for Kona? 0:23:50 – Challenge Roth Male race 0:38:01 – Challenge Roth Female race 0:47:52 – IRONMAN Switzerland 0:51:12 – The Bogen family LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ IRONMAN Switzerland at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-switzerland The AiRO App at https://www.airo.app/ Justin Ralph of Velo Performance at https://veloperformance.co.nz/

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN Frankfurt and the upcoming race at Challenge Roth. Following his retirement from professional steeplechase running, Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager joined the Swedish startup Nomio as their Head of Athlete Relations. Nomio is a 60ml performance shot made primarily of organic broccoli sprouts. It contains isothiocyanates (ITCs), which research suggests help buffer lactate and accelerate recovery without the gastrointestinal stress often caused by bicarb In this episode we explore Evan's remarkable career and his transition from elite running to working with the innovative biohacking product Nomio. Todd Turner won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast. We find out more about him TIMESTAMPS: 0:03:29 – Temperature in Roth 0:05:38 – IRONMAN Frankfurt Race Review 0:20:01 – Challenge Roth 0:30:43 – Evan Jager of Nomio 1:21:51 – Jack's steeplechase career 1:27:47 – Todd Turner LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IRONMAN Frankfurt at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-frankfurt Nomio at https://drinknomio.com/ Evan Jager at https://www.instagram.com/evanjager/ IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-sunshine-coast

Balancing demanding training with medical school and personal life is no small feat. Matthew Marquardt shares his strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that neither his work, academic pursuits nor his athletic goals are compromised. He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and a disciplined approach to training, focusing on the present and tuning out distractions. Insights into handling adversity are central to Matt's approach. His experiences with overcoming setbacks and maintaining confidence in competition provide a roadmap for aspiring triathletes. Plus, we hear about the importance for him of balancing athletic pursuits with philanthropy and personal fulfillment. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Balancing life as an elite triathlete 0:02:05 – Matt's background as a swimmer 0:03:04 – Managing the cognitive load of training, racing and working. 0:09:22 – Transitioning to triathlon 0:11:00 – Bike ride across America 0:13:24 – Transitioning from an age grouper to a pro triathlete 0:16:29 – The evolution of his biking abilities 0:20:04 – Staying "out of the noise" 0:22:30 – Those cramps! 0:25:23 – IRONMAN Cairns and cramping 0:29:29 – The cramping solution 0:33:43 – The changes that manage the cramps 0:36:29 – The evolution of his run 0:42:11 – Cape Epic 0:45:50 – The impact of long-distance travel 0:18:28 – South Africa record breaking performance 0:51:04 – Pelotonia Cancer Research 0:52:28 – Next race Lake Placid LINKS: Matthew Marquardt at https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt/ Pelotonia at https://www.pelotonia.org/ 

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore and the WTCS race in Quiberon. Matthew Marquardt is our second podcast this week and we share excerpts from that upcoming interview Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out how her day went. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – We have technical issues! 0:01:54 – Bit of illness around post IRONMAN Cairns 0:04:10 – WTCS Quiberon race review 0:05:47 – IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore race review 0:15:51 – Matthew Marquardt 0:16:59 – Matthew Marquardt races his own race 0:31:57 – IRONMAN Frankfurt this weekend 0:36:35 – Rikki Anderson LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-elsinore Matthew Marquardt at https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt/ WTCS Quiberon at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-quiberon 

EPISODE NOTES We have a free race entry to give away to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast We review all the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Jack Moody post race 0:01:10 – Kate and Guy at the finish line until the end 0:03:01 – IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and free race entry competition 0:12:43 – IRONMAN Cairns weather conditions 0:13:22 – Swim conditions 0:31.31 – The bike at IRONMAN Cairns 0:45:33 – The run at IRONMAN Cairns 0:51:10 – Outdoor riding versus indoor trainer riding 0:55:18 – Penny Slater in the female race 1:00:24 – No hat or glasses for Jack in the race 1:05:26 – Happy Valley men's race 1:07:38 – Happy Valley women's race 1:13:50 – Will Trevor Foley win Kona? 1:19:00 – Will Paula Findlay take her Kona slot? LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania

We review the racing from T100 San Francsico and IRONMAN Hamburg. Drug testing - The ongoing conversation about doping in amateur and professional triathlon and testing protocols. Power meters – is your power reading correctly. We look at what can go wrong and how athletes can best utilize power meters by understanding calibration, zero offset and differences across devices. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00:00 – Welcome back to the show Kate and Guy 0:06:33 – Drugs in sport 0:18:16 – T100 San Francisco Race Review 0:28:21 – IRONMAN Hamburg Race Review 0:37:42 – Power Meters 1:05.00 – We're off to IRONMAN Cairns LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ DC Rainmaker Analyser Website - https://www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer Training Peaks Workout Comparison - https://help.trainingpeaks.com/hc/en-us/articles/45991996472333-Workout-Comparison IRONMAN Hamburg - https://www.ironman.com/races/im-hamburg T100 San Francisco – https://t100triathlon.com/pro-racing/ IRONMAN Cairns - https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

Dr. Alison Heather, Chief Scientist at Insitugen Limited shares with us the rapid advancements in anti-doping technology, the rise of online testosterone replacement therapies and the importance of understanding inadvertent contamination versus intentional doping. We discuss the necessity for fair processes, the role of sensitive testing methods and the need for athlete education to prevent false positives and unfair sanctions. Key Topics: The emergence of online testosterone replacement therapy services. Risks associated with unregulated use of testosterone and potential for misuse in sports The importance of comprehensive blood and metabolic testing before initiating hormone therapy How anti-doping testing has evolved since 2004 with increased sensitivity and the role of AI The significance of non-targeted testing in detecting unnoticed performance-enhancing drug use Challenges related to inadvertent contamination, such as semen or supplement trace amounts The importance of fair investigation procedures and the concept of adverse analytical findings The impact of media sensationalism on athletes who are not guilty The necessity for athletes and the public to understand the complexities of doping tests and contamination How technology, biology and AI are advancing doping detection capabilities The role of education and support for athletes facing potential sanctions Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: rise of online testosterone therapy and concerns 02:00 - Risks of unregulated hormone use  04:00 - Importance of blood work and medical consultation before hormone therapy 06:00 - Evolution of anti-doping testing methods since 2004 08:00 - Role of AI in non-targeted doping detection 10:00 - Contamination scenarios and their implications in doping cases 12:00 - Investigative processes and fairness in doping sanctions 14:00 - False positives due to contamination and trace amounts 16:00 - The case of Imogen Simmonds and the importance of fair procedures 18:00 - Threshold levels and resource allocation in doping testing 20:00 - Future directions: AI, fingerprinting, and supplement testing 22:00 - The importance of transparency and athlete support during investigations 24:00 - The cultural shift needed around doping allegations and fair play 26:00 - The impact of media and public perception on innocent athletes 28:00 - The significance of education and preventative measures in sports LINKS: Dr Alison Heather - Insitugen Limited at https://insitugen.com/

We review the racing from the WTCS event in Alghero, IRONMAN Brazil and Challenge St Poelten. The Enhanced Games – what are the implications for clean sport and athlete integrity. Professor Alison Heather, Chief Scientific Officer at Insitugen, updates us on the evolution of anti-doping and the implications of new anti-doping and testing technologies. TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 – Kate and Guy in Malaysia this week 0:01:07 – The Timber Trail 0:05:52 – WTCS Alghero race review 0:18:02 – IRONMAN Brazil 0:22:14 – Should IRONMAN standardise pay across all events 0:23:55 – Challenge St Poulton race review 0:25:45 – The Enhanced Games 0:34:22 – Testosterone clinics in NZ 0:36:13 – Professor Alison Heather intro 0:37:06 – Alison Heather on testosterone 0:40:00 – Jack Moody's testing 0:44:45 – Alison Heather on how far anti-doping has come 0:48:02 – How do we avoid contamination 0:58:22 – Alison Heather shares her thoughts on publicizing results LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ The Timber Trail at https://www.timbertrail.nz/ The Whaka 100 at https://www.whaka100.co.nz/ WTCS event Alghero at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-alghero Challenge St Poelten at https://challenge-stpoelten.com/ IRONMAN Brazil at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-brazil The Enhanced Games at https://www.enhanced.com/ Professor Alison Heather at https://insitugen.com/about-us/