Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. Ironman Cairns has finally come and quickly passed. With so many highs and lows to talk about, it's time for our first race recap. This week we talk with Smurfette about her first Ironman. The episode includes;

> The pre-race stress of your car tyres being slashed the day before race day!
> How important the support of friends and family is during Ironman race week
> A fell race-recap of Smurfette's race from pre-race to the finish line
> Lessons learnt from 6 hours of Ironman riding
> The highs and lows of the Ironman marathon
> Taking your time and lapping up the finish line
> Reflecting on the successes and areas to improve

And...the big questions...Smurfette's time, result and post-race recovery!! 

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
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Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we welcome our first coach and race organiser on to the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast. Glenn Skinner is part owner and coach with TCR based in Yeppoon in Central Queensland. Glenn is also one of the key organisers of the Yeppoon Triathlon Festival and Yeppoon Running Festival. In this week's episode, we talk with Glenn about;

> How Glenn got into the sport of triathlon
> Juggling work as a triathlon coach and event organiser with family life
> Glenn's athletic background, first 70.3 and first Ironman (all great stories!)
> Building TCR from the ground up - starting with just a few athletes
> Glenn's coaching philosophy, particularly regarding patience and enjoyment
> The work that goes into organising a race, particularly a triathlon
> The development of triathlon and junior development in regional areas
> The challenges of working as a coach with age group triathletes
> The importance of communication in coaching athletes, face-to-face and from afar
> All about Yeppoon Triathlon Festival in July of this year

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com
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Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we go deep into out Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) lifestyle. We talk day-to-day nutrition, nutrition for training and nutrition for racing. This week's episode includes;

> An overview of what LCHF is
> Fat oxidisation and the benefits of 'fat adaption'
> What our weekday and weekend meals look like - breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
> Fueling our bodies during training
> Race day nutrition
> Some of our favourite LCHF recipes
> Hints and tips for living the LCHF lifestyle

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we begin to delve deep into the Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) lifestyle and how, as age group triathletes, this lifestyle ensures we are healthy day-to-day while also promoting optimal performance. This week's episode includes;

> An overview of what LCHF is and is not
> JERF!! Just Eat Real Food
> LCHF being a lifestyle not a diet
> Our LCHF story - how we found LCHF and made it an essential part of our life
> Metabolic efficiency and flexibility and how this positively impacts on performance
> The 'ins and outs' of LCHF - the science and medicine behind the concept
> How LCHF can drive positive endurance performance
> The importance of nutrient timing
> The "80/20" rule and how this enables sustainability
> LCHF for positive health and wellbeing

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we welcome our first professional triathlete on to the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast. Kierra Sansome is 1 year into a professional triathlon career, navigating the transition from age grouper to pro. This week's episode includes;

> How Kierra found triathlon, found purpose and changed her life
> The journey to her first triathlon (an Olympic Distance!), first 70.3 and first Ironman
> The story of winning her age group at her first Ironman Triathlon
> Finishing 4th in her age group at her first Ironman World Championships
> The transition from age grouper to pro
> What a typical week of training looks like now as a pro compared to being an age grouper
> Tips for first time Ironman athletes

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. Ever wondered what the big mistakes beginner (and some experienced) triathletes make? Want to know the triathlon fashion 'faux pas' not to commit? Find out all about the things not to do in this weeks podcast, including;

> Wristbands and medals post-race day
> Zip ties on your helmet
> What the perfect sock length is
> Jocks under your cycle gear
> Talking triathlon ALL the time
> Pre and post-race weather conversations
> Keeping stickers on your bike and helmet
> Things not to forget race day
> Over-training, cramming and catching up
> Ignoring the toilet stop
> Using training to justify poor eating habits
> Ignoring recovery and sleep

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we reflect on our race at Hell of the West in Goondiwindi (2k swim, 80k bike, 20k run). We talk preparation, swim, bike, run and recovery;

> Getting lead up preparation for a race right
> Tips for lowering stress levels on race morning
> Changing your mindset mid-race
> Race day effort and pacing control
> How we fuel on race day
> Digging deep in the tough parts of a long race
> Recovery food!!
> Full race recap of Hell of the West

Showlinks
- Get awesome tri kits and gear from www.wynrepublic.com

- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
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Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we welcome our second guest on the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast. Age Group Triathlete Leah Belson, a teacher and mum, talks us through her inspirational triathlon story from losing 55kg, taking up running, being injured, to finding the love of triathlon. This week's episode includes;

> Leah's journey into triathlon, learning to ride a bike and bring 'hooked' by her first triathlon at Bribie Island
> Motivation, mental stamina and inspiration on the way to achieving her goals
> Her incredible influence on others, motivating them to get involved in triathlon
> The importance of support in an age group triathlon 'journey' from the tri community, friends, family, coach and others
> The fears all age group triathletes have, especially open water swimming!
> The journey to completing that first Ironman
> Mental toughness for the hard sessions and getting them done
> The things not to forget on race day
> Overcoming anxiety and seeing race day as a celebration of your hard work

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we reflect on training and balance of the holiday period and look forward to the adventures of Smurf & Smurfette in 2019. This episode includes:

> Getting yourself out of a rut and building mental strength
> Balancing family, life and triathlon during the holiday season
> How to make fitting everything in possible
> The importance of forward planning and open communication with you coach
> The ups and downs of training and fatigue
> Lessons learnt from 'The Office'...
> Training in your race kit and with race fuel pre-racing
> Changes for Smurf & Smurfette in 2019


Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
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- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we reflect on our race at Hervey Bay 100 (2k swim, 80k bike, 18k run). We talk the positives, what we can improve on and where to next:

> The importance of consistency in training and how this leads to consistent racing
> Getting nutrition right on race day and how to make our Freedom Fuel recipes (adapted from Steph Lowe - The Natural Nutritionist)
> Race pacing for your best day
> Using previous race and training experiences on race day
> Lessons to learn from racing
> A full race recap of Smurf & Smurfette's race at Hervey Bay 100

Showlinks
- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au
- [email protected]
- [email protected]
- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri 
- Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetri

Coached by www.trispecific.com