Triathlon ACT Podcast: Recent Episodes

Triathlon ACT

Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's coming in the Canberra triathlon community. They interview local Triathlon ACT members & other inspiring TRI people.

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On Episode 19 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about Membership renewals, Triathlon Australia Zwift Series, the new Stromlo Aquatic Centre and collaborating with other sports. Craig also speaks with Jodie Barker from Transcend Multisport and Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club about racing in triathlon since 1994, completing the Hawaii Ironman World Championships in Kona 7x, the brutal winds in Kona and what has changed over the last 2.5 decades of triathlon.

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On Episode 18 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about the swimming pools reopening, training groups increasing to 20 as of Saturday 30th May, adn membership. Craig has a conversation with Marty McGready (Canberra Bilbys Triathlon Club and Defence), this week's guest, about how he has adapted to individual sports from being a soccer, Rugby League and Touch Football player; a mindshift change from preparing for his first Ironman at Port Mac to a new unknown date; cycling on Zwift and why he loves training in Canberra.

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On Episode 17 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about swimming pools reopening, Friday Thoughts With Emily, CLOCKwise is COVIDwise and the Triathlon ACT Return To Triathlon Training Guidelines.

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On Episode 16 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about the Triathlon Australia Zwift Race Series, Acton Waterfront, colder weather and potential changes to COVID-19 restrictions. Craig has a conversation with Corey Bacon (Performance Triathlon Coaching), this week's guest, about how PTC have maintained momentum, swimming on surfboards, working from home and whats next.

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On Episode 15 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about the Triathlon Australia Zwift Race Series, Daryl Read winning the Triathlon ACT Survey prize of a complimentary 2020-21 Triathlon ACT Series Pass, Safety while swimming in the lake, Triathlon Australia CEO Miles Stewart and President Michelle Cooper's video and the release of the lates TRYstars Home Triathlon activities. Craig has a conversation with Jane Dimoff (Fortitude Performance Coaching), this week's guest, about training virtually, her start in triathlon, completing her first Ironman 70.3 event, what's next and why having her coach, David Williams, is important for her triathlon goals.

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On Episode 14 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about autumn training, TRYstars Home Triathlon activities, . Craig has a conversation with Di Evans (Females in Training), this week's guest, about coaching virtually, her 'why' as a coach and the history of Females in Training.

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On Episode 13 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns talks about the importance of being out in nature, spending time with family and close ones at Easter and the latest Triathlon Australia events update. Craig has a conversation with Wayne Corlis (JT Multisport), this weeks guest about the effects of COVID-19 on his business Capital Peak Performance, his brand new The Peak Performance Show podcast and a brand new E-Book, "The 2020 Athlete" that gets launch in the next few days.

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On Episode 12 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about Easter, childrens triathlon activities at home, online virtual events, clubs, and we have a great conversation with Chloe Bateup (Performance Triathlon Coaching) about her season, finish 2nd in the two Australian Junior Triathlon Series races and how she manages triathlon and school life.

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On Episode 11 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk about working from home, cycle in a clockwise direction and We have a great conversation with Garry Mills about Mental Strength, the executive and chimp brain, coping with adversity and his upcoming webinar on WINNING THE BATTLE IN YOUR BRAIN.

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On Episode 10 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns and Emily Stacey talk through changes at Triathlon ACT as a result of COVID-19, and we speak with Triathlon ACT President, Terry Saunder about what is happening at Triathlon ACT, Triathlon in Australia and the importance of leaning into your coaches and clubs.

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On Episode 9 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns brings you a special episode focused on the incredible performances at the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Nice, France.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - ACT Duathlon Champs, Sunshine Coast Ironman 70.3, TREX Pot Stephens Off-Road Tiathlon
  • Coaches Corner - Breaking The Habit (David Williams)
  • Membership Renewals - Coach Membership Renewals
  • Out & About - Trevor Spencer, Grace Hoitink (JT Multisport), Joshua Silverwood (PTC), Ella-Kate Hussein (ACT Duathlon Champs)
  • The Starting Line - Self Massage
  • Whistle Blower - Being Passed in Non-Draft Cycle Leg
  • Club Spotlight - T3C (Megan Hall)
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Triathletes Abroad - Tracy Clinch (JT Multisport), Jesse Hansen (PTC), Monique De Abreau (PTC), Tim Burns (Fortitude)

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On Episode 8 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns brings you a special episode focused on the incredible performances at the 2019 ITU World Triathlon Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Australia Duathlon Champs, ITU World Champs, Ironman 70.3 World Champs (1min43)
  • Angharad Llewellyn (T3C) - WORLD CHAMPION 25-29 Sprint (7min38)
  • Megan Hall (T3C) - Coach of Angharad Llewellyn, Emily Tapp & Clint Pickin (18min24)
  • Yoann Colin (JT Multisport) - Bronze 20-24 Standard (29min13)
  • Ellie Hoitink (JT Multisport) - DNF Junior (42min52)
  • Grace Hoitink (JT Multisport) - Silver 20-24 Standard (48min14)
  • Tracy Clinch (JT Multisport) - WORLD CHAMPION 30-34 Standard (1hr1min44)
  • James Thorp (JT Multisport) - Coach of Tracy, Grace and Yoann (1hr9min55)
  • What's Coming Up - ACT Duathlon Champs, Triathlon ACT AGM (1hr22min06)

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On Episode 7 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Australia Cross Country Champs, Tokyo Olympic Test Event, Vichy Ironman 70.3.
  • Coaches Corner - Dont Go Long Too Soon(Gary Rolfe)
  • Membership Renewals - Virgin Australia Gold Membership Deal
  • The Starting Line - Sunscreen
  • Whistle Blower - Illegal Pass
  • Club Spotlight - T3C (Megan Hall)
  • How Stuff Works - Triathlon ACT Series Pass
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Penny Slater (2x ITU World Cross Triathlon Champion U23)

Guest Interview - Craig Johns speaks with Penny Slater about:

  • Transitioning from hockey to triathlon
  • Training in Canberra
  • Racing XTERRA
  • XTERRA World Champs vs ITU World Cross Triathlon Champs
  • Balancing University, Work, Training and Racing globally.

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On Episode 6 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Sri Chinmoy Off-Road Duathlon, Malmo ITU European Cup, Boulder Ironman 70.3.
  • Coaches Corner - Legs slowing you down? (Del Madge)
  • Membership Renewals - SIS Gels Membership Benefit
  • Out & About - Guy Jones & Kylie Message (Transcend Multisport)
  • The Starting Line - Magpies
  • Whistle Blower - Yellow Card
  • Club Spotlight - JT Multisport (James Thorp)
  • How Stuff Works - Race DIrector Checks Pre-Race
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Dave Halpin (Ultraman Australia)

Guest Interview - Craig Johns speaks with Dave Halpin about:

  • How he got into triathlon
  • Wearing green & gold at the 2018 Gold Coast ITU World Champs
  • His impressive 4th place at the 2019 Ultraman Australia
  • The importance of the mental game in triathlon
  • What most Age Group athletes disrespect the most about training

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On Episode 5 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - World Rogaining Champs, Challenge Prague Triathlon, Ironman 70.3 Canada, Donner Lake Triathlon, Carlsbad Triathlon, French Grand Prix Muret, Tubingen Bundesliga, Thai Navy Triathlon.
  • Triathletes Abroad - Clint Pickin (T3C), Monique De Breau (PTC), Corey Bacon (PTC), Rod Harrod (Vikings)
  • Coaches Corner - What gets measured gets managed (Guy Jones)
  • Membership Renewals - Digital Membership Card
  • Out & About - Grace Hoitink (JT Multisport)
  • The Starting Line - Training/Life Balance
  • Whistle Blower - Road Rules
  • Club Spotlight - Bilbys Triathlon Club (Katie Binstock)
  • How Stuff Works - Race Timing Chips
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Laura Marshall (World Record Enduroman Arch to Arc Triathlon)

Guest Interview - Garry Mills speaks with Lara Marshall about:

  • Breaking the world record for female solo in the Enduroman Arch to Arc
  • 140km run from the London Arch, 33km swim across the English Channel and a 270km (300km) cycle to the Arc De Triomphe
  • The first ever Australian to complete the Arch to Arc as a solo female.

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On Episode 4 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Vikings Annual Awards, ITU Tartu European Cup, Navy Triathlon Thailand, Catalonian Champs, ITU Takamatsu Asia Cup, ITU Magog Paratriathlon World Cup
  • Triathletes Abroad - Penny Slater (Bilbys/T3C), Emily Tapp (T3C), Adam Rudgley (T3C), Conor Sproule (T3C), Callum McClusky (T3C), Ellie Hoitink (JT Multisport)
  • Coaches Corner - Consistency is King! James Thorp (JT Multisport)
  • Membership Renewals - Manually Renew
  • Out & About - Danielle King & Jessica Hanley (Vikings Annual Awards)
  • The Starting Line - Support Team and Crew
  • Whistle Blower - No Hands or Feet Covered During the Swim
  • Club Spotlight - Vikings Triathlon Club (Gary Lilley)
  • How Stuff Works - Triathlon Australia Age Group World Champs Team
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Simon Thompson (10th Athens 2004 Olympic Games Triathlon)

Guest Interview - Craig Johns speaks with Simon Thompson about:

  • Starting out in triathlon
  • Training with Ben Gathercole and Tridents Triathlon Club
  • Athens 2004 Olympic Games
  • Transitioning out of triathlon
  • Becoming the CEO of Zwift

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On Episode 3 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Annual Awards, ACT Cross Country Champs, Montreal World Paratriathlon Series, Bundesliga, French Grand Prix, Holten Premium Cup
  • Triathletes Abroad - Gary Lilley (Vikings), Penny Slater (Bilbys/T3C), Emily Tapp (T3C), Adam Rudgley (T3C), Conor Sproule (T3C)
  • Coaches Corner - Train With Purpose - Megan Hall (T3C)
  • Membership Renewals - Miles Stewart (CEO, Triathlon Australia)
  • Out & About - Ellie Hoitink (JT Multisport) World Junior Champs Selection
  • The Starting Line - Support Team and Crew
  • Whistle Blower - Physical Assistance
  • Club Spotlight - Defence Triathlon Club (Del Madge)
  • How Stuff Works - Transition Design
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Katie Binstock (Bilbys)

Guest Interview - Craig Johns speaks with Katie Binstock from Bilbys Triathlon Club about:

  • Starting out in triathlon
  • "Why" in triathlon
  • Switching off work and digital
  • Balancing triathlon with work and social life
  • Her roles in triathlon
  • Bilbys Novice Program
  • The purpose of the Bilbys Triathlon Club
  • Respect between triathletes

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On Episode 2 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Ironman Cairns, Ironman 70.3 Cairns, Ironman 70.3 Hawaii
  • Triathletes Abroad - Callum McClusky (T3C), Adam Rudgley (T3C), Justin Drew (Triathlon Australia)
  • Coaches Corner - Prepare the night before (David Williams - Fortitude Performance Coaching)
  • Membership Renewals
  • Out & About - Glen Sturesteps (Bilbys) at the Triathlon Meaningful Inclusion Workshop
  • The Starting Line - Training Buddies
  • Whistle Blower - Full Attention (Distractful equipment)
  • Club Spotlight - Transcend Multisport (Guy Jones)
  • How Stuff Works - Olympic Qualifying - Justin Drew
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Prachar Stegemann (Sri Chinmoy)

Guest Interview

Craig Johns speaks with Prachar Stegemann from Sri Chinmoy about:

  • Starting out in triathlon;
  • The first triathlon in Australia;
  • Canberra hosting one of Australia's largest triathlon festival;
  • The uniqueness of the Sri Chinmoy Triple Triathlon;
  • Keeping triathlon grass roots;
  • Pancakes; and
  • Sri Chinmoy Off-Road Duathlon Preview.

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On Episode 1 of the Triathlon ACT Podcast, Craig Johns & Emily Stacey bring you all the latest results, coaching tips, rules, exciting developments, club profiles & what's happening in the Canberra triathlon community.

This week they talk about:

  • On Your Marks - Dave Halpin (PTC) and Craig Stocks (Vikings/T3C) Ultraman Australia achievements,
  • Coaches Corner - Recovery
  • Membership Renewals
  • Out & About - Maggie Welfare (Vikings/T3C) doing a strength session at Stellar Canberra Health & Wellness Centre
  • The Starting Line - Layering up in a Canberra Winter
  • Whistle Blower - Mount / Dismount Line
  • How Stuff Works - Last 30 seconds before an elite athlete starts their race
  • What's Happening? - Upcoming events, programs, workshops and seminars
  • Guest Interview - Shelby O'Toole (JT Multisport)

Guest Interview

Craig Johns speaks with Shelby O'Toole from JT Multisport at EQ Cafe about:

  • coping with the adversity of Ross River Fever and Ataxia at age 18;
  • her road to recovery;
  • a career in nursing;
  • starting out in triathlon with TRI 4 ME fitness;
  • getting bitten by the triathlon bug;
  • being part of JT Multisport and learning from coach, James Thorp;
  • Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney;
  • advice for people wanting to do their first triathlon; and
  • What's next?

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