Bevan and Jack discuss the highlights from the weekend's racing at Challenge Roth and IRONMAN Switzerland. Plus we share Jack's experiences from his bike testing day with Justin from Velo Performance using the AiRO App.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – A weekend of sport!

0:01:11 – Challenge Roth bigger and better than ever

0:02:56 – The appearance of the new Canyon TT bike in Roth

0:04:27 – The number of people on the ground in Roth

0:10:09 – Magnus Ditlev's Race Ranger placement

0:11:40 – The AiRO App – Jack's experiences

0:18:54 – Road helmet or TT helmet for Kona?

0:23:50 – Challenge Roth Male race

0:38:01 – Challenge Roth Female race

0:47:52 – IRONMAN Switzerland

0:51:12 – The Bogen family

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

Challenge Roth at https://www.challenge-roth.com/en/

IRONMAN Switzerland at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-switzerland

The AiRO App at https://www.airo.app/

Justin Ralph of Velo Performance at https://veloperformance.co.nz/

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN Frankfurt and the upcoming race at Challenge Roth.

Following his retirement from professional steeplechase running, Olympic silver medalist Evan Jager joined the Swedish startup Nomio as their Head of Athlete Relations.

Nomio is a 60ml performance shot made primarily of organic broccoli sprouts. It contains isothiocyanates (ITCs), which research suggests help buffer lactate and accelerate recovery without the gastrointestinal stress often caused by bicarb

In this episode we explore Evan's remarkable career and his transition from elite running to working with the innovative biohacking product Nomio.

Todd Turner won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast. We find out more about him

TIMESTAMPS:

0:03:29 – Temperature in Roth

0:05:38 – IRONMAN Frankfurt Race Review

0:20:01 – Challenge Roth

0:30:43 – Evan Jager of Nomio

1:21:51 – Jack's steeplechase career

1:27:47 – Todd Turner

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

IRONMAN Frankfurt at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-frankfurt

Nomio at https://drinknomio.com/

Evan Jager at https://www.instagram.com/evanjager/

IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-sunshine-coast

Balancing demanding training with medical school and personal life is no small feat. Matthew Marquardt shares his strategies for managing time effectively, ensuring that neither his work, academic pursuits nor his athletic goals are compromised.

He emphasizes the importance of mental resilience and a disciplined approach to training, focusing on the present and tuning out distractions.

Insights into handling adversity are central to Matt's approach. His experiences with overcoming setbacks and maintaining confidence in competition provide a roadmap for aspiring triathletes.

Plus, we hear about the importance for him of balancing athletic pursuits with philanthropy and personal fulfillment.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Balancing life as an elite triathlete

0:02:05 – Matt's background as a swimmer

0:03:04 – Managing the cognitive load of training, racing and working.

0:09:22 – Transitioning to triathlon

0:11:00 – Bike ride across America

0:13:24 – Transitioning from an age grouper to a pro triathlete

0:16:29 – The evolution of his biking abilities

0:20:04 – Staying "out of the noise"

0:22:30 – Those cramps!

0:25:23 – IRONMAN Cairns and cramping

0:29:29 – The cramping solution

0:33:43 – The changes that manage the cramps

0:36:29 – The evolution of his run

0:42:11 – Cape Epic

0:45:50 – The impact of long-distance travel

0:18:28 – South Africa record breaking performance

0:51:04 – Pelotonia Cancer Research

0:52:28 – Next race Lake Placid

LINKS:

Matthew Marquardt at https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt/

Pelotonia at https://www.pelotonia.org/

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore and the WTCS race in Quiberon.

Matthew Marquardt is our second podcast this week and we share excerpts from that upcoming interview

Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out how her day went.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – We have technical issues!

0:01:54 – Bit of illness around post IRONMAN Cairns

0:04:10 – WTCS Quiberon race review

0:05:47 – IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore race review

0:15:51 – Matthew Marquardt

0:16:59 – Matthew Marquardt races his own race

0:31:57 – IRONMAN Frankfurt this weekend

0:36:35 – Rikki Anderson

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-elsinore

Matthew Marquardt at https://www.instagram.com/matthewdmarquardt/

WTCS Quiberon at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-quiberon

EPISODE NOTES

We have a free race entry to give away to IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast

We review all the racing from IRONMAN Cairns and IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Jack Moody post race

0:01:10 – Kate and Guy at the finish line until the end

0:03:01 – IRONMAN 70.3 Sunshine Coast and free race entry competition

0:12:43 – IRONMAN Cairns weather conditions

0:13:22 – Swim conditions

0:31.31 – The bike at IRONMAN Cairns

0:45:33 – The run at IRONMAN Cairns

0:51:10 – Outdoor riding versus indoor trainer riding

0:55:18 – Penny Slater in the female race

1:00:24 – No hat or glasses for Jack in the race

1:05:26 – Happy Valley men's race

1:07:38 – Happy Valley women's race

1:13:50 – Will Trevor Foley win Kona?

1:19:00 – Will Paula Findlay take her Kona slot?

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

IRONMAN 70.3 Happy Valley at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-pennsylvania

We review the racing from T100 San Francsico and IRONMAN Hamburg.

Drug testing - The ongoing conversation about doping in amateur and professional triathlon and testing protocols.

Power meters – is your power reading correctly. We look at what can go wrong and how athletes can best utilize power meters by understanding calibration, zero offset and differences across devices.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Welcome back to the show Kate and Guy

0:06:33 – Drugs in sport

0:18:16 – T100 San Francisco Race Review

0:28:21 – IRONMAN Hamburg Race Review

0:37:42 – Power Meters

1:05.00 – We're off to IRONMAN Cairns

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

DC Rainmaker Analyser Website - https://www.dcrainmaker.com/analyzer

Training Peaks Workout Comparison - https://help.trainingpeaks.com/hc/en-us/articles/45991996472333-Workout-Comparison

IRONMAN Hamburg - https://www.ironman.com/races/im-hamburg

T100 San Francisco – https://t100triathlon.com/pro-racing/

IRONMAN Cairns - https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

Dr. Alison Heather, Chief Scientist at Insitugen Limited shares with us the rapid advancements in anti-doping technology, the rise of online testosterone replacement therapies and the importance of understanding inadvertent contamination versus intentional doping.

We discuss the necessity for fair processes, the role of sensitive testing methods and the need for athlete education to prevent false positives and unfair sanctions.

Key Topics:

The emergence of online testosterone replacement therapy services.

Risks associated with unregulated use of testosterone and potential for misuse in sports

The importance of comprehensive blood and metabolic testing before initiating hormone therapy

How anti-doping testing has evolved since 2004 with increased sensitivity and the role of AI

The significance of non-targeted testing in detecting unnoticed performance-enhancing drug use

Challenges related to inadvertent contamination, such as semen or supplement trace amounts

The importance of fair investigation procedures and the concept of adverse analytical findings

The impact of media sensationalism on athletes who are not guilty

The necessity for athletes and the public to understand the complexities of doping tests and contamination

How technology, biology and AI are advancing doping detection capabilities

The role of education and support for athletes facing potential sanctions

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: rise of online testosterone therapy and concerns

02:00 - Risks of unregulated hormone use

04:00 - Importance of blood work and medical consultation before hormone therapy

06:00 - Evolution of anti-doping testing methods since 2004

08:00 - Role of AI in non-targeted doping detection

10:00 - Contamination scenarios and their implications in doping cases

12:00 - Investigative processes and fairness in doping sanctions

14:00 - False positives due to contamination and trace amounts

16:00 - The case of Imogen Simmonds and the importance of fair procedures

18:00 - Threshold levels and resource allocation in doping testing

20:00 - Future directions: AI, fingerprinting, and supplement testing

22:00 - The importance of transparency and athlete support during investigations

24:00 - The cultural shift needed around doping allegations and fair play

26:00 - The impact of media and public perception on innocent athletes

28:00 - The significance of education and preventative measures in sports

LINKS:

Dr Alison Heather - Insitugen Limited at https://insitugen.com/

We review the racing from the WTCS event in Alghero, IRONMAN Brazil and Challenge St Poelten.

The Enhanced Games – what are the implications for clean sport and athlete integrity.

Professor Alison Heather, Chief Scientific Officer at Insitugen, updates us on the evolution of anti-doping and the implications of new anti-doping and testing technologies.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 – Kate and Guy in Malaysia this week

0:01:07 – The Timber Trail

0:05:52 – WTCS Alghero race review

0:18:02 – IRONMAN Brazil

0:22:14 – Should IRONMAN standardise pay across all events

0:23:55 – Challenge St Poulton race review

0:25:45 – The Enhanced Games

0:34:22 – Testosterone clinics in NZ

0:36:13 – Professor Alison Heather intro

0:37:06 – Alison Heather on testosterone

0:40:00 – Jack Moody's testing

0:44:45 – Alison Heather on how far anti-doping has come

0:48:02 – How do we avoid contamination

0:58:22 – Alison Heather shares her thoughts on publicizing results

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

The Timber Trail at https://www.timbertrail.nz/

The Whaka 100 at https://www.whaka100.co.nz/

WTCS event Alghero at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-alghero

Challenge St Poelten at https://challenge-stpoelten.com/

IRONMAN Brazil at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-brazil

The Enhanced Games at https://www.enhanced.com/

Professor Alison Heather at https://insitugen.com/about-us/

We review the racing from the weekend at T100 Spain, IRONMAN Lanzarote and the Challenge Championship. Plus, we look ahead to IRONMAN Brazil and the female only IRONMAN Hamburg race – can the women go under 8 hours?

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:00 – Kate's been to the dentist

0:04:37 – Tri Club Awards Freemantle

0:06:14 – Slots for Kona disappearing fast

0:07:30 – IRONMAN Lanzarote

0:08:30 – Kate's raced IRONMAN Lanzarote

0:08:54 – Nina Derron's bike split

0:09:14 – Alanis Siffert

0:10:04 – Riding into oncoming traffic

0:10:29 – Bike Course at Lanzarote

0:11:45 – Who could match Laidlow's bike time

0:12:51 – Time gaps on the bike

0:14:24 – The run in Lanzarote

0:14:59 – Damien Le Mesnager

0:15:45 – Jelle Geens doing Lake Placid

0:16:04 – Kona qualification getting tougher

0:16:55 – IRONMAN Brazil this weekend

0:18:13 – IRONMAN Hamburg female race coming up

0:18:38 – Kate talks about the old way to qualify for Kona

0:19:59 – Who will win Hamburg?

0:20:46 – Can the women go under 8 hours?

0:23:02 – T100 Spain Pamplona

0:23:56 – The bike course Pamplona

0:24:47 – Confusion around bike course rules?

0:26:14 – Georgia Taylor-Brown as a cyclist

0:27:42 – Greater prize money at Pamplona

0:28:45 – No spectators for the T100

0:30:03 – Jack's viewing at the weekend

0:30:53 – Need to make the racing more exciting

0:31:05 – Old style Supertri

0:33:01 – Island House Race

0:35:02 – Published HR data physically impossible

0:35:58 – Old guys in Bora Hansgrohe cycling jerseys

0:37:51 – The Challenge Championship – Samorin

0:38:02 – Jack loves watching good swimmers

0:39:01 – Hannes Butters swim leg

0:39:56 - Valdemar Solok bike leg

0:42:39 – Women broke the bike course recoed

0:44:23 – Will The Challenge Championship stick around

0:45:46 – The Europeans and their bikes

0:47:00 – The Diamond bike

0:47:21 – Ceepo and the Shadow

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

Spain T100 at https://t100triathlon.com/spain/participate/

IRONMAN Lanzarote at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-lanzarote

Jordi Montraveta Moya at https://www.instagram.com/jordimontra/

Alanis Siffert at https://www.instagram.com/alanis.siffert/

Damien Le Mesnager at https://www.instagram.com/daamiienn/

Georgia Taylor Brown - https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb/

The Challenge Championship at https://challengefamily.com/races/the-championship/

Hannes Butters at https://www.instagram.com/trihabu/

Valdemar Solok at https://www.instagram.com/valdemar_solok/

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

Jackie Hering's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jackiehering