KONA thoughts with Luke McKenzie, Tim Don, Sam Appo.

Sam Appleton joins Reedy and Clint to breakdown the 70.3 Champs race in Taupo, the Hayden Wilde v Jelle Geens battle, Taylor Knibb being unbeatable, the Ironman Pro Series, and what to expect in 2025.Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They’ve gathered the world’s best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit: Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ 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 on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to: nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Bev McKinnon joins Reedy to chat all things triathlon and the upcoming 70.3 World Champs in Taupo New Zealand.Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They’ve gathered the world’s best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit: Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ 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 on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to: nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Regan Hollioake joins Reedy and Clint to chat:- Season update (00.01.00).- Ironman Malaysia (00.05.30).- 2025 race plan (00.10.30).- Ironman Australia turning to 70.3 (00.17.30).- Pro sponsorships (00.22.00).- Shit or hit – low cadence intervals (00.25.30).- Accidents during a race :/ (00.30.50).- Pro retirements (00.34.00).Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They’ve gathered the world’s best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit: https://aidstation.com.au/Nerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ 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 on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to: nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

On the ground in KONA discussions with, Luke McKenzie, Tim Don & Sam Appleton. Reedy and Clint talk:race predictions at the start of the mara in KONA (00.00.45).post-race summary (00.02.20).Post Race chat with Sam Appleton (00.08.30). Post Race chat with Luke McKenzie (00.14:45). Post Race chat with Tim Don (00.18.10). Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They’ve gathered the world’s best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ 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 on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Cam Wurf joins Reedy and Steve to discuss:- Cam Wurf (00.00.35).- Lord Howell Island upbringing (00.02.40).- Athlete potential (00.08.00).- Battling sickness and training (00.11.00),- Pro cycling v triathlon (00.20.00).- Race weight and the KB myth (00.25.00).- Kona winner and predictions (00.33.00).- Pro at 41 and what’s next (00.39.00).- Wind tunnel testing (00.42.40).- Reedy 100k charity run for brain cancer (00.52.40).- Kristian Blummenfelt in pro cycling (00.55.30).- Upcoming cyclists entering triathlon (01.01.20).Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They’ve gathered the world’s best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit aidstation.com.auNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ 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 on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Liz Blatchford joins Reedy and Clint to debrief the women’s Ironman World Champs in Nice;- Kona v Nice (00.00.45).- Race dynamics (00.04.30).- Wetsuit v swimsuit racing (00.05.30).- Anne Haug (00.08.00).- Motos (00.10.00).- Bike course (00.13.40).- Cars on the bike course (00.16.00).- Larua Phillip (00.20.00).- Bike choice (00.25.00).- Penny Slater (00.27.40).- DNFs (00.30.20).- Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney (00.32.15).- RPG membership (00.39.00).NERD BELTS has powered this episode and wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Steve just won Ironman NZ and took 2nd at Long Course World champs 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; nerd beltsRPG 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; RPG | Triathlon Coaching and Training by Professionals (rpgcoaching.com)Follow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Tim Don and Joe Gambles chat all things triathlon including:- Tim Don & Joe Gambles (00.00.35).- Tim Don’s upbringing (00.03.30).- Pro licensing (00.09.00).- Race fuelling and weight (00.17.40).- USA (00.25.00).- Long course (00.27.00).- Coaching by Julie Dibens (00.30.00).- Tim Don’s world record time (00.36.40).- Potentially career ending crash (00.38.05).- Last trip to the island (00.44.00).- Supertri (00.45.30).First Home Specialists owned by former triathlon pro Leigh Anderson Voigt is powering this episode. All listeners can get his book for free which is an easy read on how to best enter the property market today. With the housing crisis making buying a home more difficult and expensive than ever, its people like Leigh who can help you buy your first home or break into the market where you think you might not be able to. Check out Leigh and First Home Specialists on their insta page @leighandersonvoigtNERD BELTS has powered this episode and wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Steve just won Ironman NZ and took 2nd at Long Course World champs 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 (nerd belts | Hydration and Fuel Running Belts)RPG 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 – www.rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Nick joins the guys to chat:- Ironman Frankfurt with Nick Thompson (00.00.35).- Steve joins the chat late and intros Nick (00.06.58).- Weird penalties mid race (00.10.00).- Race and media motor bikes (00.13.00).- Drafting (00.15.30).- Crazy marathon times (00.18.40).- Wet conditions and bike crashes (00.24.00).- Busselton 2023 (00.30.00).- Mongrel athletes (00.32.40).- Steve update (00.37.00).- Sweat testing (00.41.30).- Would you rather (00.48.45).- World Champ versus World Champ (00.52.30).

Aaro Royle joins the pod to chat:- Olympics with Aaron Royle (0.00.35).- Seine swim course and current (0.04.00).- Race favourites (0.10.40).- Men’s rescheduled race (0.12.40).- Alex Yee (0.15.00).- The heat (0.17.40).- Being a Domestique (0.21.10).- Middle distance racing versus short course (0.28.00).- Change in training since short course (0.36.30).- T100 being raced like an Olympic distance (0.38.30).- Switching from shorter racing to Ironman and back (0.44.00).- Olympics relay (0.47.30).- Olympic Village (0.48.50).Follow us @:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

David Zaharakis joins the crew to chat:- We are back (0.00.35).- Steve’s next step in coaching (0.03.00).- Lake Placid and Roth (0.10.20).- Future of the Ironman marathon (0.13.45).- How to test super shoes (0.15.40).- David Zaharakis joins to chat tri, strength training, racing, footy, injuries, altitude (0.20.00).- Enhanced games (0.40.14).- Footy v Triathlon training (0.46.15).Follow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast- Nerd Belt video and the pressures of social media (0.47.17).- Running the Tan in Melbourne (0.53.30).