Kombucha is a complex probiotic beverage made from fermented tea, we review a study which examines kombucha's effect on blood sugar response after a high carbohydrate meal.

We hear from Shay McLeod, winner of a free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne.

Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing including the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Lahti.

(0:04:59) – Kombucha and gut health

(0:11.32) – Competition for a free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia

(0:13:13) – Shay McLeod, winner of a free race entry to IM703 Melbourne

(0:21:30) – Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10

(0:22:06) – Coaches Catch Up with Tim Brazier

LINKS:

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

The Kombucha study "Glycemic index and insulin index after a standard carbohydrate meal consumed with live kombucha: A randomised, placebo-controlled, crossover trial" at https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9982099/

More about IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne

British Pro Triathlete Joe Skipper is currently in Font Romeu training for the upcoming IRONMAN World Champs in Nice.

We catch up with Joe to talk about his recent record-breaking performance at IRONMAN Lake Placid, a much-needed confidence boost ahead of Nice. Plus, we hear more about his training leading into World Champs and his thoughts around the race.

We also discuss his new venture, Valere - a strength training app created in collaboration with Dr. Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement. Joe takes us through the various features of the app and its potential to transform strength and conditioning for triathletes.

Lastly, we hear Joe's thoughts on racing the PTO events and why he chooses not to do them.

LINKS:

Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/

More about Dr Kate Baldwin and Endurance Movement at https://endurancemovement.com/

More about Valere Endurance at https://linktr.ee/valere.endurance

The Valere Training app at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/val%C4%93re/id1658592835

Triathlon Mockery podcast at https://shows.acast.com/triathlon-mockery

Bevan and Tim catch up on the weekend's racing including the Paris Test event and the PTO Asia Open in Singapore plus we share Vasco Vilaca's down the blue carpet interview.

Joe Skipper gives us his thoughts on the recent PTO announcement regarding their partnership with World Triathlon

Also, Joe tells us all about his collaboration with Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement on a new Strength and Conditioning App called Valere.

(0:01:50) – We review the IRONMAN races in Ireland, Sweden and Canada

(0:07:02) – Competition for 1 years free access to the HEXIS Nutrition app

(0:12:27) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:13:08) – Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement

(0:14:53) – Joe Skipper tells us about his new Valere Strength and Conditioning app

(0:20.26) – The PTO announce their partnership with World Triathlon – Joe Skipper gives us his opinion

(0:30:24) – We review the Paris Test event

(0:34:35) – Vasco Vilaca in 'Down the Blue Carpet'

(0:48:18) – We discuss the PTO Asia Open Singapore race

LINKS:

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

PTO Asia Open Singapore at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/asian-open/

Follow Joe Skipper on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe/

Dr Kate Baldwin and Endurance Movement at https://endurancemovement.com/

Valere Endurance at https://linktr.ee/valere.endurance

The Valere Training app at https://apps.apple.com/au/app/val%C4%93re/id1658592835

Vasco Vilaca at https://www.vascovilaca.com/

Down the Blue Carpet with Vasco Vilaca at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/videos/down-the-blue-carpet-episode-twelve-vasco-vilaca

Australian Professional Triathlete Grace Thek shares the highs and lows of her professional triathlon career and her current journey towards recovery from an L5 vertebrae stress fracture.

Grace's story is one of dedication and determination demonstrated by the challenges she's faced and overcome in her growth as a professional triathlete. A notable part of our conversation was her struggle with imposter syndrome and how she has built her confidence and belief over the past year.

Looking ahead, Grace is hopeful and excited about the future. She's looking forward to the 2024 season and the opportunity to compete in the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships in Lake Taupo.

Tune in to hear more about Grace's inspiring journey.

LINKS:

Follow Grace on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gracethek/

We chat to Richard Kingsford, Coffee Club member and winner of the free race entry to the Noosa Triathlon.

Dr Chiel Poffé obtained his Master's degree in Sport and Exercise Science as well as his PhD in Exercise Physiology. He is one of the lead researchers investigating ketone bodies and their role in response to exercise and training. We share excerpts from Mikki's interview with Chiel Poffé about his research.

Lastly in our Coaches Catch-Up Bev and Tim discuss the recent departure of Joel Filliol from Triathlon Australia and its potential effect on athletes leading into the Paris Test Event. We chat about the line up for the upcoming PTO Open Asia race plus we bring you excerpts from our interview with Grace Thek out tomorrow.

(0:11:09) – Competition for a free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne

(0:12.38) – Richard Kingsford

(0:19:16) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:21:36) – Exogenous ketones - excerpts with Dr Chiel Poffe

(0:37:25) – Coaches Catch-up

(1:01.19) – Grace Thek - excerpts from the full interview out tomorrow

LINKS:

IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/im703-melbourne

Noosa Triathlon at https://noosatri.com.au/

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

Mikkipedia Episode 'Exogenous ketones for sleep, cognition and recovery' with Chiel Poffé at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/178

Follow Chiel Poffe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/chiel_poffe

PTO Asia Open Singapore at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/asian-open/

Follow Grace Thek on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/gracethek/

Dr. Sam Shepherd is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise and Sports Nutrition at Liverpool John Moores University. Mikki and Bev discuss his work on the effects of the blackcurrant supplement CurraNZ on athletic performance.

We share excerpts from Mikki's interview with Dr Shepherd where he talks about

the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it helps to improve both fat oxidation and adaptations in muscle-related substrate metabolism.

Lastly in our Coaches Catch-Up Bev and Tim review the weeks racing and share some VO2 workout ideas.

(0:07:37) – Competition for a pair of ULTRO Earbuds

(0:08:00) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:08.15) – CurraNZ – The benefits of this blackcurrant supplement and its role in improving athletic performance. Plus use the code MIKKI for a 25% discount off your first order.

(0:10:52) – Dr Sam Shepherd on HIIT and the benefits of CurraNZ on performance and recovery

(0:28:17) – Simon Cochrane takes the win at Ultraman Canada in a record-breaking time

(0:31:50) – Coaches Catch-up with Bev and Tim.

LINKS:

ULTRO Earbuds at https://www.ultroaudio.com/

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

CurraNZ at https://curranz.com/

Follow Dr Sam Shepherd on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SamShep_ExSci

Mikkipedia Episode 'Exploring the Mechanisms and Effects of CurraNZ - Dr Sam Shepherd' at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/168/transcript

More about Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/

Follow Simon Cochrane on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cochranesimon/

PTO US Open at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/us-open/pro/

WTCS Sunderland at https://sunderland.triathlon.org/

Superior performance improvements in elite cyclists following short-interval vs effort-matched long-interval training at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31977120/

Optimizing Interval Training Through Power-Output Variation Within the Work Intervals at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/336641479_Optimizing_Interval_Training_Through_Power-Output_Variation_Within_the_Work_Intervals

High-intensity decreasing interval training (HIDIT) increases time above 90% VO2peak at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-020-04463-w

This week on the podcast we chat to Michael Rand, winner of the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Bevan and Tim discuss the Thomas Steiger doping ban and drug testing in sports.

Jack Moody debriefs us on his race at Alpe d'Huez and the strength of French triathlon.

We share Vincent Luis's interview where he reflects on Tokyo 2020 and looks ahead to Paris 2024.

(0:07:48) – Michael Rand, winner of the free race entry to IM703 Western Sydney

(0:16:43) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:24.03) – The French Triathlon Scene

(0:27:46) – Gustav Eden won't be at the Paris Test Event

(0:31:09) – Vincent Luis from Down the Blue Carpet.

(0:49:50) – We chat to Jack Moody post his race at Alpe d'Huez Triathlon.

LINKS:

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/im703-western-sydney

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in.

Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Alpe d'Huez Triathlon at https://www.alpetriathlon.com/

Vincent Luis interview at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/down-the-blue-carpet

Follow Vincent Luis on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vincentluistri/

More about the Thomas Steger doping ban at https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/thomas-steger-pro-triathlete-ban-wada-code

Paris Test Event at https://www.triathlon.org/events/event/2023_world_triathlon_test_event_paris

This week on the podcast Bevan and Mikki discuss the use of CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors) for athletes plus we share an excerpt from Mikki's full interview with Amy Lee Bowler, PHD Candidate, Sports Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian.

Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing plus we share Taylor Knibb's interview on her plans to combine a road cycling racing calendar with her existing triathlon career.

(0:10:42) – Kirsty Wood – Coffee Club member and winner of a free race entry to IM703 Sunshine Coast.

(0:16:26) – Competition for a free race entry to the iconic Noosa Triathlon!

(0:17.02) – Bevan and Mikki discuss the use of CGMs for athletes – are they useful?

(0:20:06) – Excerpts from Mikki's interview with Amy Lee Bowler

(0:42:33) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:43:29) – Bevan and Tim catch up on the racing

(0:58:44) –Taylor Knibb has recently signed with Trek-Segafredo to combine a road cycling racing calendar with her existing triathlon career. She shares insight into Olympic ambition in both sports at Paris 2024.

LINKS:

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

More about the IM703 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/im703-sunshine-coast

More about the Garmin Noosa Triathlon at https://noosatri.com.au/

Mikki's full interview with Amy Lee Bowler at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/142

Taylor Knibb interview at https://www.triathlonlive.tv/down-the-blue-carpet

Follow Taylor on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/taylorknibb/

More about the PTO Tour Milwaukee at https://protriathletes.org/events/pto-tour/us-open/pro/

Join us for a fascinating conversation 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.

We probe the mind-body connection and its influence on performance plus Dr. Hurst elaborates on how coaches and athletes can harness this connection for their own benefit.

Lastly we explore the brain mechanisms involved in the placebo effect and how technology could potentially help us understand these mechanisms better, plus we look at the power of positive conversations, hypnosis and cognitive techniques in boosting athlete performance.

LINKS:

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

Dr Alannah McKay is a post-doctoral fellow and researcher in the field of iron metabolism, immune system health and also diet manipulation. Bevan and Mikki discuss Dr McKay's work in sports nutrition and the impact of low carb availability on iron metabolism. Plus we share excerpts from Mikki's full interview with Dr McKay on Mikkipedia.

Dr Philip Hurst is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Life Sciences at the University of Canterbury. Bevan and Tim discuss Dr Hurst's work into the placebo and nocebo effect on sports performance.

(0:04:25) – Competition for 12 months free access to HEXIS

(0:04:43) – The IRONMAN Oceania season pass is back and this year they've added races in Asia too!

(0:06:01) - INFINIT Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

(0:06.53) – Bevan and Mikki discuss Dr Alannah McKay's work in sports nutrition and the impact of low carb availability on iron metabolism.

(0:09:49) – Excerpts from Mikki's interview with Alana McKay

(0:28:06) – Bevan and Tim discuss Dr Philip Hurst's work into the placebo and nocebo effect on sports performance.

(0:36:09) – Excerpts from our upcoming full interview with Dr Philip Hurst out tomorrow.

LINKS:

Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/

More about the IRONMAN Oceania Season Pass at https://www.ironman.com/season-pass-oceania-asia

Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/

Follow Dr Alannah McKay on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MckayAlannah

Listen to Mikki's full interview with Dr Alannah McKay at https://podcast.mikkiwilliden.com/152

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