#627 - Grace Thek. IRONMAN Lake Placid

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 [email protected] 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/

Jack Moody is back hosting again this week and we’re calling in from our home here in Bolzano, Italy. We chat to Arnar Larusson Co-Founder and CEO of Tyme Wear - a breathing and heart rate sensor that measures fitness, personalises zones and recommends workouts. In this conversation we discuss the innovative breathing measurement technology that Tyme Wear are bringing to market. The discussion covers the evolution of their product design, the significance of breathing frequency in exercise and how it correlates with perceived exertion. Arna explains the historical context of breathing measurement, the importance of ventilatory thresholds and how Tyme Wear’s app enhances user experience. The conversation also touches on the integration of Tyme Wear with other platforms and the potential for training breathing techniques to improve athletic performance. (0:00:00) – Calling in from Bolzano, Italy (0:02:39) – Cool Bottle giveaway in Newsletter (0:04:52) – Noosa Triathlon  (0:07:13) – Sue Phillips (0:16:59) – Sydney Marathon (0:18:57) – Tour de France (0:25:57) – Tyme Wear intro (0:30:11) – Arnar Larusson (1:13:33) – Training in Bolzano LINKS: More about Tyme Wear at https://www.tymewear.com/   Follow Dr Stephen Seiler at https://x.com/stephenseiler Fast Talk podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/fast-talk/id1490521721 More about the Cool Bottle at https://eitech.io/the-cool-bottle/ Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ Follow Chris Beckmans on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chrisbeckmans/

We catch up on the tri news and the racing from the weekend. Tim chats to James Elvery, CEO and Co-Founder of Race Ranger about data transparency, innovations in race management and the future of Race Ranger technology. They explore the importance of fairness in qualification processes and how to enhance the athlete experience. The discussion also touches on the upcoming developments in live data release and the implications for the sport. (0:01:37) – Anne Haug announces her retirement (0:03:24) – Tour de France (0:10:55) – SuperTri  (0:20:48) – IM703 Boise (0:26:02) – IM Leeds (0:28:36) – Race Ranger data from Roth (0:31:46) – James Elvery Race Ranger (0:56:52) – Separating the age group ranks with Race Ranger LINKS: Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/ IRONMAN 70.3 Boise at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-boise IRONMAN Leeds at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-leeds SuperTri Toronto at https://supertri.com/events/toronto-2025/

Grace Thek shares her journey as a triathlete, reflecting on her recent debut and second place finish at the full distance in Challenge Roth. We discuss the changes to her training and her mental preparation leading into the race and her reflections post-race, including her future plans in the sport. We review the racing from IRONMAN Lake Placid at the weekend. (0:01:57) – Noosa Triathlon Festival and a free race entry competition (0:04:23) – IRONMAN Lake Placid race review (0:32:30) – Grace Thek LINKS: Noosa Triathlon Festival at https://noosatri.com.au/ Follow Grace Thek on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gracethek/ Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/ IRONMAN Lake Placid at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-lake-placid

Tim and Hayden Wilde discuss Hayden's recent injury and recovery journey, including significant surgery on his scapula and ribs. They delve into his training regimen post-surgery, the challenges he faced and his preparation for upcoming races, particularly the T100 London. The discussion also covers insights on recent triathlon races, predictions for future events, and the dynamics of relay racing. Luke Smithers won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him. We review the racing from IM703 Swansea and WTCS Hamburg at the weekend. (0:00:00) – Altitude and adaptation (0:04:05) – IRONMAN announce changes to Australian races (0:10:24) – Luke Smithers (0:21:30) – IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea (0:32:56) – Mixed Team Relays WTCS World Champs Hamburg (0:48:19) – Hayden Wilde LINKS: IRONMAN Swansea at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-swansea WTCS Hamburg at https://hamburg.triathlon.org/ Follow Hayden Wilde on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hayden_wilde/ IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney