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This week we are joined the 2019 Ironman World Champion Anne Haug.  Anne was part of one of the most exciting women's races we have seen in Kona for many years and is the first German to ever win the race.  We talk about her amazing day in Kona, how her short course career prepared her for long course success and ask if she thinks she can beat Daniela Ryf on her best day. We also discuss the appointment of the new PTO Vice-Chairman Chris Kermode and what he could bring to triathlon as well as Tim O'Donnell and Ben Hoffman trash talking Tim DeBoom in our soon-to-be-named PTO segment. To find out more about Anne Haug visit: https://www.instagram.com/tri.anne.haug  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

This week we are joined by Lauren Parker, the 2019 ITU World Paratriathlon Champion, member of the Bahrain Endurance 13 Team, and 2018 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist. We talk about her journey through paratriathlon following her accident in 2017, her achievements so far, and her plans for the future. Tim and James also discuss changes to IronMan pro racing and prize money, a new everesting record and introduce their new PTO specific segment of the podcast focusing on all things Professional Triathletes Organisation. To find out more about Lauren Parker head to: http://www.laurenparker.com.au  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance   For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at po

IronMan is being sued for not offering refunds for events cancelled during COVID. A complaint has been filed in Florida and the MX Endurance team unpack what it's all about as well as the thoughts of some of our members. We are also lucky to be joined by ITU athlete, Georgia Taylor-Brown to discuss her approach to Tokyo 2020(21), what training in Leeds with the Brownlee's is like and the different approaches to endurance training for women to men. Find out more about Georgia: https://www.instagram.com/georgiatb For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com   You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can fo

2021 looks like being absolutely jam packed with Olympics, 2 Kona's and more world championships than you can count on one hand! We thought this could be the perfect opportunity to put out thinking hats on and look at the ways in which triathlon could come out the other side of this break from racing bigger and better than ever! Do not be fooled by our catchy title, this week we talk about what we would do in a perfect world to try and make triathlon bigger and better than ever before! For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance   For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com     You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85   You can follow Tim at htt

This week we are joined by John McAvoy, a former armed robber and one of Britain’s most wanted men. Born into a crime family, he’s had two spells in prison and ultimately found redemption through the power of sport. Given two life sentences and given assurances by the justice system that he’d never change and always be a danger to society John started his stay in one of Britain’s highest security prisons. John’s story is fascinating for so many reasons, but ultimately because it highlights the importance and power of sport and the power of opportunity - the difference between having it or not. To find out more about John visit: https://therealmcavoy.com  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance For any question

It's the 100th episode of the MX Endurance Podcast and to celebrate we got Greg Bennett from the BE with Champions podcast to sit down with Chris McCormack to work out who is the greatest male triathlete of all time.  Greg had an amazing professional career and both he and Chris raced and trained with most of the athletes on the list. Greg has been managing a list of athletes for years where he used a set of criteria to decide. Who will be in the top fifteen? Who rounds out the top five? Who is the greatest male triathlete of all time? Check out the incredible BE with Champions podcast and find out more about Greg Bennett here: https://www.bennettendurance.com/podcast  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxenduran

Few athlete have have had as big an impact on the sport of triathlon as Chrissie Wellington. A 4-time Kona champion, Chrissie is the fastest woman to ever complete an IronMan distance event and has 5 of the fastest ever recorded results out of the all-time top 10. As quick as she raced, she came and went retiring in 2011 undefeated at the IronMan distance after one of the toughest Kona victories by any competitor on the big island. This interesting conversation focuses on how triathlon changed Chrissie as a person, the impact it has had on her life and the what the pressure of being undefeated was like.  To find out more about Chrissie Wellington visit: https://www.chrissiewellington.org  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.i

Bob Babbitt has seen it all! From racing the 2nd ever Hawaiian IronMan to becoming the go to source for Kona-week coverage and being inducted into both the USA Triathlon and IronMan Halls of Fame, Bob has become synonymous with the sport of triathlon. If you are a fan of triathlon chances are you know who Bob is or you have watched one of his 'Breakfast with Bob' Interviews from Kona. Bob has been there to see so much of the history of our sport happen and we got discuss some of his highlights over the last forty odd years.  To find out more about Bob head to https://babbittville.com  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com

This week we get inside the head of one of the most successful triathletes of all time. You are probably no stranger to who Macca is and this is a rare opportunity to find out what went through his head when he was racing. We discuss the champion mindset that allowed him to overcome his competitors and the voices inside his head that told him to stop. This week we also discuss the changes to the 2020 World Championship events and what this means for 2021. We look at the new Lance Armstrong documentary and changes to Strava. If you sign up for our new podcast membership you get a special bonus monthly episode with Chris McCormack exclusively available for MX Endurance members. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mx

This week we are excited to be joined by Australian triathlete and professional cyclist, Cameron Wurf. Cam has raced as an Olympic rower, professional cyclist (currently signed with Team Ineos) AND finished fifth in Kona in 2019. We talk about Cam's return to cycling, the impact that he has had on professional triathlon and his pursuit of high performance.  This is another great opportunity to gain insight into what is involved in being one of the strongest athletes in the world. We also look at 70.3 World Championship changes (with confirmation being made after we recorded) and finally jump on the Lionel Sanders bandwagon. To find out more about Cameron Wurf: https://www.instagram.com/cjwurf  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://ww

This week we are extremely lucky to be joined by Emma Frodeno (Snowsill), Australia’s only Olympic triathlon gold medalist, Commonwealth gold medalist, and three time world champion. We look back at her journey through triathlon, how it led to the high of 2008, how that race felt, and what followed. This is an amazing opportunity to do a deep dive into success at the highest level of our sport (and laugh about it!) We also discuss the possibility of Ironman moving their world championship to 2021 and doubling up in that year, while Tim talks through the changes being made to the IMVR series (he’s a big fan). You can follow Emma at https://www.instagram.com/emma_snowsill  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendur

This week we are extremely excited to release our interview with Jan Frodeno. Jan is an Olympic Gold Medalist, dual 70.3 World Champion, three-time Kona Champion and holds both the Kona course record and the IronMan distance world record. We discuss the 2008 Olympics and the impact of achieving a life-long goal so early in his life. We discuss how the 2018 70.3 World Championship mirrored that race  then look at last year's amazing Kona performance. We ask how much faster he can go, what is happening inside his head and what he sees for the future. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the top athletes on the planet. We are also joined by MX Endurance Dietitian, Chloe McLeod to discuss the launch of her new 'Nutrition for Triathletes' Course. You can save $200 by using the code FRODOLAUNCH (valid until May 15). To find out more about our new MX Endurance Podcast membership head to: www.mxendurance.com/podcast  To find out more about Jan Frodeno: http://www.frodeno.com  For more information about the

This week we discuss the launch of the PHO3NIX Triathlon team, more virtual race results and even IMVR finisher gear that you can wrap yourselves in. We are also joined by Commonwealth Games Mixed Team Relay Gold Medalist and rising star of Australian triathlon, Matt Hauser. We discuss the impacts of the Tokyo Olympics being moved on his career and his concern over qualifying after Cam Wurf decided to step down in distance. You can follow mate on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser/ For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

This week we talk all things virtual including Frodo's indoor IronMan (and why we aren't blown away by it), Lionel dominating esports and changes to the cycling calendar. We are also joined by Sarah Crowley, with too many victories to list, Sarah is the fastest ever Australian in both Kona and at the IronMan distance. Sarah talks about her career, what motivates her, how she stays focused for 8 hours straight and what her battle with Lucy Charles-Barclay was like last year in Kona. To find out more about Sarah Crowley (and links to her social media): https://www.sarahcrowleytriathlete.com For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com We are currently offering 2 free months using the code MX2FREE Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

MX Endurance is lucky to have such an extensive team of experts and Chloe McLeod is a shining example of this. Chloe is our MX Dietitian and on this special bonus episode, Chloe shares her dos and dont's when it comes to nutrition. Chloe explains which supplements you should and shouldn't use, how to make sure you are fuelling for performance versus weight loss and ways to develop a solid race day nutrition strategy. Chloe is available to all MX members to help with their nutrition and diet questions and is also available for individual consultations too. To find out more about Chloe visit: https://mxendurance.com/experts/chloe-mcleod Follow Chloe: https://www.instagram.com/chloe_mcleod_dietitian  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

This week James caught up with the wife and manager of the 2016 Olympic bronze medallist, Franzel Schoeman (and Henri too). Henri and Franzel recently got married and are a powerhouse team both inside and outside of triathlon. Henri has had an amazing career of short course racing and recently made his 70.3 debut with Franzel there to make sure he performs at his best along the way. We also discuss the recent IMVR, Sanders dropping invisibility boosts to beat cyclists on Zwift and look at the 1989 Iron War as this week's classic race. Remember, we are offering two free months with MX Endurance! For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

A special bonus episode where we hear from an event director about how Covid-19 is impacting race organisers and the business of triathlon. Michael Brown has put on some of the biggest races in North America and currently works with Super League Triathlon to host their events. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance  

Merging the old and the new, this week we look at Ironman VR1 as the online racing platform launches in earnest whilst also looking backwards to 1987 in the first of our book club reviews with the Ironman World Championship that changed everything. Can Mark Allen ever take that final step up and dethrone Dave Scott? James also say down with Joe Skipper to discuss a range of topics, including his much talked about 200 mile ride, Joe had lots to say on a everything from virtual racing to the PTO, so strap in and enjoy. Find out more about Joe Skipper: http://joeskipper.co.uk Watch the Iron War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSrY2e6DrqA&fbclid=IwAR3MnJdrFZtWsMOmR_kAkJXbA760L0Eyngj8iTf0Ce5YP7IpsHLfnANphsE  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance

While the world of triathlon seems to have stopped the news keeps rolling in! IronMan has been sold, announced virtual racing with world championship slots. The Olympics have officially been postponed to 2021 and some of the biggest triathlons have been cancelled including Challenge Roth. James also sat down with British triathlete, David McNamee. McNamee has finished third at Kona twice and they discuss his background, his change to long course racing, mental strength when racing and what the future looks like. We are also starting a classic race book club which we will discuss on the show. This week we want you to watch the 1987 Kona Race which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oE-Bqzsnm8w&fbclid=IwAR3Gtn53g9c8bNrbuORmCfqbYb-9zFIst8xvHp06cVA4XUEBHnXx9lSm1dw  Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidMcNameetri  David's website: http://www.davidmcnamee.co.uk  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook ht

Hey everyone! Chris recorded a live Q&A in the MX Endurance Facebook Group and we thought as a bit of a bonus we would share it with everyone to listen to. For those of you unfamiliar, Chris is a four time world champion including two Kona wins. We regularly hold these live events to give our members an opportunity to ask questions of our team of experts, coaches and professionals. We are working hard to create more and more ways for us to engage as a community while so much of the world is shutting down. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   Or check the team out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance