Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

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/