Episode 54 - The Boys Are Back in Town

The boys are back to recap the Ironman World Championships over the weekend, Also, Triathlon Therapy alumni, Steve McKenna is back on the pod as co-host and dives into his amazing 2:18 marathon at Sydney last month. Plug it into your ear holes!

In this special episode of Triathlon Therapy, we sit down with none other than Craig “Crowie” Alexander. 5x Ironman World Champion, endurance sports icon, and one of the most respected voices in triathlon.Craig opens up about the highs and lows of elite racing, the mental toughness that kept him at the top, and the emotional toll of pushing limits for over two decades. We dive into his personal reflections on his career, how the game has changed since he last raced on the Big Island, and some personal challenges he has faced recently that left Appo and Clint in tears. This is the episode you didn’t know you needed. Honest, vulnerable, and packed with practical wisdom, When Crowie talks, we listen.

Fear not! Reedy, Clint and Appo are back to discuss the latest happenings in the triathlon world. From recent race results, Big Blu's 1100mg caffeine intake, shoe reviews and Connor McGregor hanging dong, this episode should satiate any triathlon fan's appetite.

This week on Triathlon Therapy, Reedy and Steve sit down with Caine Eckstein—multi-time Coolangatta Gold champion and elite endurance athlete. They dive into what makes someone willingly suffer through ultra-endurance races, from surf lifesaving to world record-breaking fitness challenges. Caine opens up about the mental grit, training discipline, and personal growth behind his incredible achievements. Plug it into ya ear holes!

ITU and long course champ, Paula Findley joins Reedy, Appo and Liz Blatchford to chat about her illustrious career spanning almost two decades from the junior ranks racing for Canada on the ITU circuit to middle distance domination. Paula candidly talks about her recent coaching change, goals for 2025 and is pressed hard around red haired facts and myths.

In this episode, one of the coaching greats, Matt Dixon, founder of Purple Patch Fitness joins Reedy, Clint and Appo for a chat. The boys are also joined by Triathlon Therapy alum, Steve McKenna to discuss his marathon beef. They also chat about Ironman Texas, Ironman Australia and the recent announcement that Ironman is going back to Kona in 2026 for both the male and female races.

This episode, Tim Reed and Sam Appleton welcome Josh Amberger to the pod to discuss T100 Singapore, Oceanside 70.3, Josh being robbed of an Ironman victory by a doper and other miscellaneous topics. Get it in ya ear holes!

Tim Van Berkel joins Appo and reedy to discuss his result at Ironman New Zealand, bike splits in modern triathlon, aero testing, Steve's crazy 2.19 mara wearing a pacers flag, RPE data is king, marathon running, salt loading risks before a race and a preview of the upcoming Geelong 70.3 race. NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcast

Joe Skipper from Triathlon Mockery joins Appo and Clint to discuss the upcoming race at Ironman New Zealand, training in Boulder, Ironman Pro Series, racing tactics, wind tunnel testing, hyrox competitions, sub 7 project and doing 12 hours of riding @ 300 watts.NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcast

CEO of Precision Hydration Andy Blow sat down with Sam Appleton and discussed his triathlon background, precision products, sweat loss and sweat testing to improve performance, technology innovations, race fueling and the increase in use of carbohydrates, carb loading pre-race, pro racing dynamics, fueling at Kona and training your guts. NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast