Best Virtual Velo Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 42: indieVelo's Dr. George Gilbert, Watts Aren't Watts in the Present and Future of Defining Virtual Sport 46:31

4d ago46:31

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For Episode 42 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Emma welcome back indieVelo founder Dr. George Gilbert for the third time for their first time together as co-hosts. Quickly after the Apple TV release, which makes indieVelo accessible to a broad range of users and devices, he explains why "Watts Aren't Watts" when defining the future of virtua…

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Fitter Radio Episode 565 - FulGaz Femmes. Dr Kate Baldwin. WTCS Cagliari. 1:24:18

1h ago1:24:18

1:24:18

Bev chats to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager with FulGaz, and Professional Triathlete Nikki Bartlett, FulGaz Ambassador. We find out more about Nikki’s race plans for this year plus we chat about FulGaz Femmes - a vibrant community created by women, for women. Led by a former IRONMAN World Champion turned coach, Michellie Jones, this community offer…

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Fitter Radio Episode 564 - Simon Cochrane. Triathlon News 59:27

8d ago59:27

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We review the racing from the weekend and catch up on Olympic qualification stakes from around the world. Simon Cochrane, Ultraman World Champion, can now add another incredible result to his resume. Simon ran just under 237km in 24 hours on the 400m track at AUT Millennium, breaking the Athletics New Zealand 24-hour track record. We catch up with …

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Fitter Radio Episode 563 - FulGaz IM Pro Series Virtual Edition. Heart Health and Endurance Athletes. Race Reviews 1:03:44

16d ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Seth Williams won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia, Port Macquarie. We find out how his day went. Bev chats to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager with FulGaz, about their new IRONMAN Pro Series Virtual Edition where you can conquer the same bike courses featured in the IRONMAN Pro Series from the comfort of home. We review the racing from the W…

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Ep. 41: The Virtual Velo Podcast Ushers In a New Era 56:22

9d ago56:22

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In Part One of Episode 41 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome elite cycling esports racer and award-winning cycling journalist Aaron Borrill. "Captain South Africa" shares how Cycling South Africa supports their National Cycling Esports team as a unique cycling discipline and how he plans to help get his teammates ready for the 2024 U…

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Fitter Radio Episode 562 - Race Reviews. Super Shoes. The Power Pose 1:05:42

7d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

We discuss a recent study which explores the use of AFT (Advanced Footwear Technology), or Super Shoes, during training and competition. The study describes the injuries sustained in amateur runners and we look at what that means for the integration of these shoes into training programmes. We review the racing from IRONMAN Australia and IRONMAN 70.…

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Fitter Radio Episode 561 - Racing from the weekend. Base Training. Fuelling. 1:10:36

6d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the weekend at Challenge Taiwan and IRONMAN Texas. We also look at the start list for Cagliari – a who’s who of the contenders for Paris! David Tilbury-Davis is the coach of an impressive roster of pro triathletes, including the likes of Ashleigh Gentle, Skye Moench, Amelia Watkinson (all three women ranked in t…

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Fitter Radio Episode 560 - Race Reviews. Heat Acclimation. Pro Athlete Performance Benchmarks 1:09:16

13d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the weekend. Dan Lorang is the Head of Performance / Head Coach at World Tour cycling team Bora-Hansgrohe, and he is the coach of a small roster of world-class triathletes, including Lucy Charles-Barclay, Anne Haug, Frederic Funk and until his recent retirement, Jan Frodeno. We share excerpts from the Scientific…

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Fitter Radio Episode 559 - Race Reviews. Hugo Milner. Lionel Sanders 1:24:25

1M ago1:24:25

1:24:25

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Oceania Tri Champs in Taupo at the weekend. Victory in the Miyazaki World Cup saw Great Britain’s Hugo Milner move up 51 places in the World Triathlon Olympic Rankings. It has been a whirlwind two years for the 25-year-old, who only took up the sport in 2021 after COVID had cut short his time at Harvard Univ…

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Fitter Radio Episode 558 - Race Reviews. Durability. Sam Osborne 1:07:41

2M ago1:07:41

1:07:41

Bev and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside plus we discuss the points system and what Taylor Knibb’s win means for the rest of the female podium. We discuss the racing from Xterra Rotorua and bring you a finish line chat with winner Sam Osborne. Durability in an athlete is crucial to effective race performance. We share excerpts from…

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Ep. 40: Ex-Zwift Performance Team Employee Flint McInnis 1:28:21

2M ago1:28:21

1:28:21

In Episode 40 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si welcome former Zwift employee Flint McInnis for an insightful, forward-thinking conversation on the state of racing on the platform. Flint, a Zwift competition team member and forum moderator, played a vital role in developing the Zwift Racing Score before being affected by Zwift’s recent rest…

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Fitter Radio Episode 557 - Joe Friel. Vincent Luis. 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Tim’s back in the studio and he fills us in on his last week! Clive Asplen won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. We hear how it all went. We review the racing from the Indoor Triathlon Festival in Lievin, France plus we share the World Triathlon podcast interview with Vincent Luis. Lastly, we revisit our interview with Joe Friel and his …

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Fitter Radio Episode 556 - Jack Moody. Justin Ralph of Velo Performance. Sam Long. 1:29:11

2M ago1:29:11

1:29:11

Jack Moody, Professional Triathlete, is hosting the podcast with Bevan this week. We catch up on the racing from the weekend plus we talk about the “sellout” for the pros at the upcoming IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside race – will this be a nightmare to officiate? We share Sam Long’s review of his race at the T100 in Miami and ask do pro athletes have their…

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Ep. 39: Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones, Zwift Games Championship or MyWhoosh Sunday Race Club? And In-Person Performance Testing in Abu Dhabi 1:30:14

2M ago1:30:14

1:30:14

For Episode 39 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, cycling esports pioneers Lionel Vujasin and Ollie Jones join the discussion with Chris and Si. Lionel made a splash with a thrilling win at the CVR Cup live event in Vancouver in 2018, while Ollie claimed victory at Zwift Academy the same year and went on to success on the road and beyond. Reflecting on t…

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Fitter Radio Episode 555 - Tri News. Daniel Barry of First Wheel 1:05:50

2M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

Tim fills us in on the last week in the snow. First Wheel was founded by Daniel Barry, a mechanical engineer and endurance athlete. Daniel has spent years balancing life as a professional engineer with life on the road as a professional cyclist for a number of continental teams. The experience of racing in a team environment in some of the biggest …

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Fitter Radio Episode 554 - Jaimie Fuller of eo SwimBETTER: Game Changing Innovation for Swimming. 42:20

2M ago42:20

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Jaimie Fuller is the founder of eo and the driving force behind the development of its brand. As the former Executive Chairman of SKINS, we hear about his journey from founding the compression garment business to innovating in the sports tech industry, and his philosophy of creating products that offer real, tangible benefits to elite athletes. Jai…

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Fitter Radio Episode 553 - T100 Miami Race Review. Jack Moody. 59:49

2M ago59:49

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Tim calls in from St Moritz. The Abu Dhabi test event was cancelled at the weekend, we discuss what that means for selection and how it affects qualification for Paris. Bevan and Tim review the racing from the T100 series in Miami and discuss why they believe the PTO have a big challenge on their hands going forward. Marc Wrobel won the free race e…

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Ep. 38: Live From The Birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports with Brian Duffy 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

For Episode 38 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si journeyed over 8,000 miles to Long Beach, CA, the birthplace of Zwift Cycling Esports, to record live together for the first time. They had the opportunity to interview Brian Duffy, the 2024 USA Cycling Esports National Champion from NeXT eSports pb Enshored, and share a ride and insightful c…

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Fitter Radio Episode 552 - IRONMAN New Zealand 2024. Steve McKenna. Race Ranger. 1:31:55

2M ago1:31:55

1:31:55

The IRONMAN New Zealand episode. Bevan and Tim review the racing from IMNZ at the weekend. We chat to James Elvery of Race Ranger. James is off to Europe for 6 months delivering Race Ranger to a whole host of new events. We chat about the new partnership with IRONMAN, how Race Ranger has developed over the past year, plus we hear about their plans …

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Fitter Radio Episode 551 - Mitochondrial Dysfunction. WTC Napier and Olympic Selection. Alex Yee. 1:19:31

3M ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Bevan and Tim review the racing from the World Triathlon Cup in Napier last weekend plus we catch up on the latest triathlon news. We chat to Anna Dungey, winner of the free race entry to the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka half, to find out how it all went. Mikki’s back on the show and tells us all about her 50K trail race at the Tarawera Ultra. …

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Fitter Radio Episode 550 - Dr Kate Baldwin: Maximizing Shoulder Mobility and Strength for Swimmers 31:23

3M ago31:23

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We discuss the importance of shoulder strength and mobility for swimming and touch on the nuances of swimming technique, the differences between open water and pool swimming, and how strength training and mobility work hand in hand. Emphasizing simplicity, we highlight how gym workouts and other activities can enhance these physical attributes, ult…

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Fitter Radio Episode 549 - Challenge Wanaka. Swimming Strength and Mobility. 1:05:26

3M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka plus Bev chats to winners Kyle Smith and Els Visser at the finish line. Seth Williams won the free race entry to IRONMAN Australia. We find out more about him. We talk swimming and the swim warmup and share excerpts from the ‘Swimming Revisited’ podcast where Joel Filliol talks about the effectiveness of d…

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Ep. 37: Why MyWhoosh, not Zwift? The UCI Answers. The Reaction with Zach Nehr! 1:38:06

3M ago1:38:06

1:38:06

In Episode 37 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Si and Chris invite freelance cycling writer and multi-platform elite esports star Zach Nehr to a roundtable discussion. Don’t let the length of this episode scare you off. It’s packed full of exciting cycling esports news and inside information. Zach has jet-setted worldwide, competing in live esports eve…

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Fitter Radio Episode 548 - Dr Stacy Sims. Chelsea Sodaro. Sleep. 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Tim and Bev catch up on this week’s news. Chelsea Sodaro is doing IRONMAN New Zealand. We hear from Chelsea at the finish line after her win at the IM703 in Tasmania. Dr Stacy Sims has revised her world best seller book ROAR. Bev chats to Stacy about the changes plus we hear more about 2 female health events coming soon to New Zealand. Sleep and th…

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Fitter Radio Episode 547 - IM703 Tasmania. Amelia Watkinson. Kristian Blummenfelt. 1:21:31

4M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Bevan and Tim review the racing at IRONMAN 70.3 Tasmania last weekend. Amelia Watkinson talks to Jason Cheshire of Infinit Nutrition about her season ahead and her nutrition strategy. We share excerpts from Kristian Blummenfelt’s interview with the Super League Triathlon podcast where he discusses his plans for 2024 and the importance of his relati…

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Fitter Radio Episode 546 - Race Scheduling and Controversy in 2024. Our Kiwis and the Olympics. 1:11:15

4M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Bevan and Tim highlight the difficulties and controversy surrounding race scheduling for 2024. We discuss the kiwi perspective on the race for selection to the Olympics and share excerpts from interviews with Hayden Wilde, Dylan McCullough and Hayden’s coach Craig Kirkwood. Alex Bees, winner of the free race entry to the Tauranga Half, tells us how…

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Ep. 36: 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championships & SRC Annulments Update with MyWhoosh’s Matt Smithson 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

In Episode 36 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, MyWhoosh's Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson gives the first look into the 2024 UCI Cycling Esports World Championship. The format, courses, dates, qualifications, and all the specifics the community has been anxiously awaiting. The MyWhoosh platform is the home of the World Championship for th…

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Fitter Radio Episode 545 - Dr Phil Skiba: Critical Power/W Prime 51:00

4M ago51:00

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We welcome back Dr. Phil Skiba to the show to discuss his latest book, "Scientific Training for Endurance Athletes," and in particular his work with Critical power/W Prime. W Prime (also known as Anaerobic Work Capacity), is the amount of work you are able to do above your Critical Power (CP) and is measured in joules (J) or kilojoules (KJ). A worl…

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Fitter Radio Episode 544 - Calley Homes Mount Festival of Sport. Critical Power/W Prime 54:11

4M ago54:11

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Bevan and Tim review the racing from the Calley Homes Mount Festival of Sport at the weekend. Plus we ask, should all events have an Open Category? We discuss Dr Phil Skiba’s work in the area of critical power and the W prime model and its importance in training over traditional FTP workouts and share excerpts from our interview with Dr Phil Skiba,…

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Fitter Radio Episode 543 - Gut Training. Aaron Royle on Swimming. 1:18:02

4M ago1:18:02

1:18:02

The term 'gut training' is thrown around a lot these days, but what does this actually mean? We share excerpts from the podcast “The Long Munch: Fueling Endurance - Nutrition podcast for runners, cyclists & triathletes” where sports dietitians Steph Gaskell & Alan McCubbin take us through what we mean by gut training, why would runners, cyclists or…

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Fitter Radio Episode 542 - Fatigue in Endurance Athletes. IRONMAN Series v PTO Series: Lionel Sanders and Sam Long 1:22:14

4M ago1:22:14

1:22:14

Dr. Guillaume Millet is a professor at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Etienne. His general research area investigates the physiological, neurophysiological and biomechanical factors associated with fatigue, both in extreme exercise and in patients. This week on the podcast Mikki speaks to Dr Guillaume Millet about the endurance athlete. They discu…

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Fitter Radio Episode 541 - Mental Fitness in Endurance Sports 57:31

4M ago57:31

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Rachael Cunningham won the free race entry to IRONMAN New Zealand. We find out more about her. We explore the crucial role of mental fitness in endurance sport and its significance for both performance and recovery. We discuss how athletes handle pre-race anxiety and stress differently and the mental resilience required in elite adventure racing wh…

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Fitter Radio Episode 540 - Laura Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose 1:10:00

5M ago1:10:00

1:10:00

For our Boxing Day episode, we’re delighted to be able to bring you a chat with Laura (Sid) Siddall and Sonia Bracegirdle-Moerloose. Sid and Sonia discuss their experiences participating in the extreme triathlons Patagonman and Fodaxman. An inspirational discussion during which they both share their motivations for taking on these challenging races…

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Fitter Radio Episode 539 - Dr Nicky Keay: Hormones, Health and Human Potential 54:38

5M ago54:38

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Dr Nicky Keay is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer in Medicine at University College London and previously Research Fellow in the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University. She conducts clinical research in sports/dance endocrinology, resulting in a range of research publications and awards. Dr Keay is a member of the British Assoc…

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Fitter Radio Episode 538 - Dr Nicky Keay. WILD.AI. Tri News. 1:17:22

5M ago1:17:22

1:17:22

Helen Guillaume is back on the show to talk about the new WILD.AI Coach Dashboard. An initiative designed to help coaches understand, support and maximize the potential of their female athletes. We share excerpts from Jonny Brownlee’s interview with Super League. Jonny reflects on his glittering career and admits he’s coming to terms with the fact …

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Ep. 35: Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio, Cycling Esports’ First World Champion and Role Model 1:00:11

6M ago1:00:11

1:00:11

In episode 35 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si chat with Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio. She took time away from training camp with her UCI Women’s Continental AG INSURANCE – SOUDAL TEAM (AGS – BEL) to share what being the first UCI Cycling Esports World Champion on Zwift still and always will mean to her. Ashleigh is a purpose-driven athlete with…

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Fitter Radio Episode 537 - IM703 Taupo. Riding Hilly Bike Courses. Georgia Taylor-Brown. 1:23:47

5M ago1:23:47

1:23:47

Bevan and Tim review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Bahrain and IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo. Plus, we talk about course management and what that IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo Worlds course might look like. Brad George won the free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia. We find out how it all went. We discuss bike pacing on undulating courses and how to manage energy o…

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Fitter Radio Episode 536 - Simon Cochrane: Ultraman World Champion 42:38

5M ago42:38

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Kiwi triathlete Simon Cochrane has won the iconic Ultraman World Championships in Kona smashing the previous race record by an incredible 44 minutes. Travelling over 515km in three days of racing, the event starts with a 10km ocean swim followed by a 145km cycle. Day two a challenging 276km cycle and Day three 85 kms of running (a double marathon).…

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Fitter Radio Episode 535 - Matt Bottrill: Speed, Power and Aerodynamics. Tri News and Race Reviews. 1:14:50

6M ago1:14:50

1:14:50

We have 2 free race entries to give away to the Whakatipu Legend – you choose the distance you’d like to enter. The Competition: Email in to info@fitter.co.nz the answer to the following question… “The Whakatipu Legend has an event called The Combo Challenge. What is the total distance that swimmers will swim at this event?' The answer can be found…

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Fitter Radio Episode 534 - Dr Kate Baldwin: Preventing and Managing Bone Stress Injuries 35:11

6M ago35:11

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Coach Tim Brazier and Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement discuss the common injuries faced by triathletes, including achilles and calf injuries, hip issues and bone stress injuries. They emphasize the importance of understanding the multifactorial nature of injuries and how to prevent or manage them. The role of bone health, particularly before …

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Fitter Radio Episode 533 - Bone Stress Injuries. Tri News and Race Reviews. 1:07:20

6M ago1:07:20

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We have a free race entry giveaway to IRONMAN New Zealand. Bevan and Tim review the racing from Challenge Canberra plus we hear from winners Daniel Baekkegard and Els Visser at the finish line. Anna Dungey won the free race entry to the Challenge Wanaka Half. We find out more about her. Henri Schoeman discusses his recent battles with injury and we…

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Ep. 34: WTRL’s Martin Carew Talks Zwift Racing League 1:11:50

6M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

The Zwift Racing League is quite possibly the largest community-based racing league in the world. Does it also have the most cheaters, cruisers, and sandbaggers? WTRL’s Martin Carew is here to say he’s doing things on his end, but can he and is Zwift doing enough? In episode 34 of the Virtual Velo Podcast, Chris and Si ask those questions and more!…

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Fitter Radio Episode 532 - Dr Tim Podlogar: Exploring the Role of Carbohydrates in Sports Performance 52:17

6M ago52:17

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Tim Podlogar BSc, MSc, PhD is an applied researcher primarily working at the University of Birmingham where he conducts research in the field of sports nutrition and carbohydrate metabolism. He is also one of the nutritionists for Bora-Hansgrohe World Tour cycling team, Head of Development at Nduranz sports nutrition brand, Head of Science at the H…

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Fitter Radio Episode 531 - Carbohydrate Revolution. Dr Tim Podlogar. Dr Sam Impey. 1:13:57

6M ago1:13:57

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Shay McLeod of Symmetry Physio won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne. He was unable to finish the race due to a calf injury but shares his expertise as a Physiotherapist on how he plans to rehabilitate his calf before his next race in December, IRONMAN Western Australia. We have a free race entry giveaway to the Tarawera Ultra. We revie…

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Fitter Radio Episode 530 - Jason West: His Triathlon Journey and Strategies for Racing Success 50:40

7M ago50:40

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Jason West has become known as one of the fastest runners in the sport of triathlon. His goal is to win an IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and he is currently having a lot of success, winning several races and landing on the podium in many others. In our chat with Jason we talk about his triathlon journey and his strategies for racing success. We …

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Fitter Radio Episode 529 - Energy and Fuelling. News and Race Reviews. Jason West 1:00:48

6M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Bevan and Tim review the news and racing from the weekend. We discuss and share excerpts from Mikki’s interview with Dan Plews where he talks about energy expenditure, calories and training load. Olav Aleksander Bu, coach with the Norwegian Triathlon Olympic team, talks about Maximal Sustainable Energy Expenditure and his work with Kristian Blummen…

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Ep. 33: MyWhoosh Speaks Publicly For the 1st Time and The Zwift Games 1:03:04

7M ago1:03:04

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In Episode Thirty-Three of the Virtual Velo Podcast, on the day that virtual platform MyWhoosh and the UCI released details about the 2024 Live Cycling Esports World Championship Final in Abu Dhabi, Race Control and Events Manager Matt Smithson chose the Virtual Velo Podcast to speak publicly for the first time and make the announcement. Chris and …

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Fitter Radio Episode 528 - An Endurance Evolution: Bradley Weiss's Transition to IRONMAN 48:36

6M ago48:36

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Brad started racing as a professional triathlete in 2012, focusing solely on XTERRA racing. He won his first African Championship and European Championship in 2016 and claimed his first XTERRA World Championship Title in 2017. Since then Brad has dominated the world of off-road triathlon, winning a further 2 African Championships, multiple Asia Pac…

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Fitter Radio Episode 527 - FulGaz. Noosa Tri. Joe Skipper. Brad Weiss. Challenge Wanaka. 59:15

6M ago59:15

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We chat to Bec Burns, Partnership Manager for FulGaz, about their brand new group ride feature to help make indoor sessions even better, FulGaz Chat. The chat feature is available in the latest update to all users, and riders can now socialise with others on group rides or use the FulGaz app in chat mode on a mobile device. Bevan and Tim review the…

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Fitter Radio Episode 526 - Ciara Feely: Marathon Running - Predicting Injury and the Impact on Race Day Performance 35:20

7M ago35:20

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Ciara Feely has a BSc. in Mathematics and Statistics and an MSc. in Sociology and Data Analytics. She is currently working towards a PhD investigating the use of recommender systems to support physical exercise, particularly in the field of marathon running. Ciara specialises in the analysis of large runners' datasets for injury prediction and expl…

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