Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

#672 - Jackie Hering: The Return to Full Distance Racing – Insights from a Pro Triathlete

Jackie Hering, a pro triathlete with 15 years of top finishes, unveils her approach to racing at 40. She shares how releasing pressure, managing expectations and embracing unexpected race-day curveballs transform her results in IRONMAN racing In this episode, you'll discover: What Jackie considers are her strongest assets and how she's training smarter, not just harder. Her secrets to managing expectations and why 'releasing' them can be your fastest path to success. How setbacks like mechanical issues or illness can be an opportunity, not a disaster, in race strategy. The value of adaptability: how a puncture in Hamburg or a change in race schedule can become a game-changer. Insights into the psychology of professional women athletes and the supportive roles they embrace - Jackie's own "mother hen" approach. You'll also hear how Jackie's balance of motherhood, racing, and podcasting provides a fresh perspective in a sport often defined by its relentless intensity. She shares her plans for upcoming races, her views on Kona's elusive magic and the importance of enjoying the process rather than obsessing over the results. 00:00 - Introduction 02:34 - The Evolution of Women's Triathlon 05:40 - Supportive Dynamics in Female Racing 08:27 - Balancing Family Life and Professional Racing 11:07 - Return to Full Distance Racing 14:03 - The Challenge of the Pro Series 16:42 - Expectations and Race Performance 19:34 - Navigating Race Challenges and Adaptability 22:03 - Strategic Race Planning 24:23 - Navigating the Pro Series Challenges 25:46 - Balancing Ironman Races and Recovery 26:27 - Lessons from Recent Races 28:22 - The Kona Experience: Challenges and Goals 30:15 - Training Evolution and Consistency 33:45 - Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses 34:59 - Future Race Plans and Goals LINKS: The Women's Race Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-womens-race/id1895478355 [https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-womens-race/id1895478355] Jackie Hering's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jackiehering [https://instagram.com/jackiehering]

#671 - Running Technique, Cadence, Shoes. We discuss what works.

Jack Moody ran a 2:20 marathon in Hawkes Bay – we chat about his training and race strategy, plus we discuss shoe choices, running biomechanics and cadence. We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and WTCS Yokohama at the weekend. We share an excerpt from our interview with Jackie Hering, out later this week. 0:00:00 – Jack's result at Hawke's Bay Marathon 0:07:56 – Pacing the marathon 0:10:40 – Cadence and stride length 0:11:28 – Lactate Testing 0:11:46 – Aerobic threshold: The data 0:13:47 – Fresh marathon versus marathon off the bike 0:15:40 – Training miles leading into the race 0:16:08 – Shoe choice 0:21:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga race review 0:28:31 – Jackie Hering excerpt 0:33:22 – Race Day Execution 0:45:11 – WTCS Yokohama 0:56:34 – Matt Hauser 0:58:39 – Tilda Mansson 1:00:34 – Foot strike LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ [https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/] Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ [https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/] Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ [https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/] Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/ [https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/] IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga] Tilda Mansson at https://www.instagram.com/tilda_mansson/ [https://www.instagram.com/tilda_mansson/] Matt Hauser at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser [https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser] Jackie Hering at https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/ [https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/] WTCS Yokohama at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama [https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama]

#670 - Sam Long Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast. Race Review & That Historic Bike Split

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast and that world record breaking dominant bike performance from Sam Long. Kate Bevilaqua has been following the recent Ultraman in Australia. Plus, we review the racing from Challenge Salou The state of professional prize pools – are there athlete payment issues within the PTO? The evolving technology in cycling including gear ratios and 3D-printed components. Upcoming races to watch – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence. Jack shares with us how he would tackle that hilly bike course in Aix. Kevin Hunt discusses his race at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney CHAPTERS 0:03:40 – Jacks last run training session before Hawkes Bay Marathon 0:10:17 – Ultraman Australia recap 0:13:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 race review and Sam Long's bike split 0:23:16 - 3D Printing in bike design 0:28:46 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga this weekend 0:29:19 – Challenge Salou recap 0:33:46 – PTO athlete payout concerns 0:40:21 – Chattanooga race insights and Chris Beckmans 0:45:48 – IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence 0:56:26 – Bike course at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence 0:58:21 – Kevin Hunt and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ [https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/] Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ [https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/] Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ [https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/] IM703 Gulf Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-gulf-coast [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-gulf-coast] Sam Long at https://www.instagram.com/samgolong/ [https://www.instagram.com/samgolong/] IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney] Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/ [https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/] Ultraman Australia at https://ultramanoz.com.au/ [https://ultramanoz.com.au/] IM703 Aix en Provence at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-aix-en-provence [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-aix-en-provence] IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga] Challenge Salou at https://challenge-salou.com/en/ [https://challenge-salou.com/en/]

#669 - Ingmar Jungnickel: AiRO.app

Ingmar Jungnickel, an expert aerodynamicist, earned this distinction for his work with US Speedskating, where he developed a revolutionary team pursuit technique known as the 'American Push'. This strategy used advanced simulation and computer modeling to help the team break world records. His career includes: * Specialized Bicycles: He led the aerodynamics department, overseeing the development of high-performance bikes like the S-Works Tarmac and Venge. * US Speedskating: He serves as the Chair of the Sports Science Commission and is the 2018 US Olympic Committee Sports Science Coach of the Year. * Innovation: He is the founder of AiRO, an AI-powered platform that uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to provide aerodynamic bike fitting without a wind tunnel. Aerodynamics plays a significant role in cycling performance, often more so than the weight of the bike. Ingmar emphasizes that many athletes mistakenly believe that a lighter bike is the key to speed. However, the real challenge lies in minimizing aerodynamic drag. By focusing on reducing drag, cyclists can improve their efficiency and speed without the need to invest heavily in new equipment. This insight is crucial for all cyclists, particularly those who may not have access to high-end gear or professional training. One of the most exciting developments at AiRO is the introduction of the Digital Airo Twin technology. Ingmar explains that this innovative approach allows for the creation of a 3D model of an athlete based on just a few photos. This model can then be adjusted for various parameters like limb length and body fat percentage, enabling customized aerodynamic assessments. This technology democratizes access to aerodynamic testing, making it feasible for everyday athletes to optimize their performance without the high costs associated with traditional wind tunnel testing. 0:00:03 - Introduction and welcome 0:01:04 - Journey into aerodynamics 0:03:11 - Development of aerodynamic testing technologies. 0:10:58 - Digital twin technology and its applications 0:16:22 – How AiRO is used by athletes and Fitters 0:28:49 - Upcoming developments and industry impact 0:42:57 – Final thoughts LINKS: AiRO at https://www.airo.app/ [https://www.airo.app/]

#668 - IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Aerodynamics. Swimming Optimisation.

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We explore swim mechanics and delve into cutting-edge aerodynamic technology for cycling with AiRO. 0:00.00 – Kate and Guy race the Busselton Festival of Triathlon 0:08.51 – The biomechanics of swimming 0:12:32 – Swim Smooth Video of John Newsome with Kate and Guy 0:31:22 – IRONMAN Western Australia race review 0:38:40 – Finish line interviews with Jake Birtwhistle and Natalie van Coevorden 0:43:47 – Aerodynamics in cycling 0:54:00 – Ingmar Jungnickel of AiRO 1:07:27 – The sweepstake… what will Jack run at Hawkes Bay Marathon? LINKS: Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/ [https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/] Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/ [https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/] Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/ [https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/] Julie Derron at https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/ [https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/] IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney [https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney] AiRO App at https://www.airo.app/ [https://www.airo.app/] Paul Newsome Swim Smooth at https://www.swimsmooth.com/paul-newsome [https://www.swimsmooth.com/paul-newsome] Jake Birtwhistle at https://www.instagram.com/jakebirtwhistle/ [https://www.instagram.com/jakebirtwhistle/] Natalie van Coevorden at https://www.instagram.com/natalie.vancoevorden/ [https://www.instagram.com/natalie.vancoevorden/] Busselton Festival of Triathlon at https://www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au/ [https://www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au/] Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/ [https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/]