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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

Stuck at home and getting a little restless? Stressed because you can't train the way you are used to? MX Endurance Expert, Brad Beer is here to tell you the ways you can stay active while we are forced to alter our routines.  Brad and James talk about the benefits of movement and why we should all aim to stay active, the need to not over do it as we have a lot of other things going on in our lives at the moment as well as the mental benefits of staying active. Brad has his own podcast where has interviewed some of the biggest athletes in endurance sports: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-physical-performance-show/id1102703989  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 have a 3rd co-host because all of his other work has suddenly dried up! Will McCloy, the official voice of Super League Triathlon joins us to talk about what the rest of 2020 is going to look like. We talk about the impact of the current health crisis on triathlon and what it means for some of this year's biggest events. We discuss some recent events including super close racing in Mooloolaba and not so close racing in Campeche. We also find out what it is like to commentate the World's most exciting triathlon format. 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

After the controversial announcement (and postponement) of Super Leage NEOM we wanted to know the thoughts behind Super League going to Saudi Arabia. This week we are joined by the CEO of Super League, Michael Dhulst. Michael goes into depth about the NEOM race as well as the challenges faced of being the newest form of racing in the World. Michael talks about what the journey has been like so far as well as the future plans for Super League. We are also joined by long-term member, Lucy Richardson to talk about our Phuket training camp. With athletes from all over the World coming together for a huge week of training. To find out more about Super League Triathlon head to https://superleaguetriathlon.com  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

Did you know that Ben and Courtney Kanute have started their own YouTube Channel? This week we are joined by the team behind one of the world's most versatile triathletes to hear all about the launch of their new YouTube Channel. We also discuss Ben's 2019 season and his plans for 2020. We then get stuck in and ask about why he is so versatile and able to race across distances so effectively. You can check out Ben and Courtney's new YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/cgriffin6100  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 on the show we look at the close racing from Geelong 70.3 in Australia as well as the potential 2022 70.3 World Championship locations. We also discuss the recent announcement of the Superleague triathlon season opener in NEOM Saudi Arabia. We introduce the first ever MXXX section, the content too hot for the regular episode, then immediately realise that our takes are so hot that we actually cannot include them in the episode! 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

Unless you live in a cabin in the middle of the woods and are only a triathlete so you can jump on your exercise bike to power your off the grid cabin, you have heard of the PTO! There have been rumours, conspiracy theories and even suggestions that the PTO killed JFK! But we are here this week to set the record straight about why you should support the PTO and their mission to make triathlon great. We are joined by PTO Chairman, Charles Adamo who answers all (most) of our questions about how the PTO will work, how their business model works and why this is giving the power back to the greatest triathletes in the world. 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 take a look at how the racing unfolded in Dubai for Dubai 70.3. We talk about the incredible line up for Challenge Roth this year as well as the announcement of the Bahrain Endurance 13 for 2020. We discuss how the PTO may or may not be affecting the races athletes choose to do and how 'the strongest ever field' in Roth does not feature Daniela Ryf. 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 do a bit more research into what the PTO and Collins Cup are all about. We discuss Cam Wurf signing with Team Ineos and the changes to regulations around running shoes.  We then present our 2020 endurance sports predictions. Who will win Kona, what upsets will we see in Tokyo, will there be a 'real' sub 2-hour marathon, will Lionel Sanders remember to drink water in Kona? We speculate on all of the things we want to see happen in 2020 and actually have a fair few disagreements. 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 sink our teeth into the announcement of the PTO and the Collins Cup (or more try to work out what it is) then we are joined by Olympic gold medal favourite and WTS World Champion, Vincent Luis. We discuss how he is preparing for the World's biggest sporting event. what has changed for him to be more successful and what motivates and pushes him to keep improving. If you haven't already, watch the footage of Vincent Luis in Singapore last year racing with a flat tyre. It is the perfect example of the sort of athlete he is.  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

With 2020 going to be a huge year in endurance sports we wanted to kick things off by looking at our favourite moments from 2019. We present our top 10 endurance sport moments of 2019. From Kona wins, world records, flat tyres and swimming the English Channel we present the moments that made us stop and say wow! We also go through some recent news including the news that Nike's Vaporfly will be banned and the sad news that Siri Lindley is battling cancer. To help support Siri, a legend of triathlon, please donate: https://au.gofundme.com/f/team-believe-siri-lindley  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

After an amazing performance in Bahrain, we are extremely lucky to sit down for a race debrief with Kristian Blummenfelt. Find out how his day unfolded, what going faster than any human has ever gone before felt like and what the future looks like for this triathlon superstar. We discuss his 2020 season and what his goals are for the Olympics, 70.3 Worlds, and Super League Triathlon. This is an incredible insight into Kristian's race and how it unfolded. 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/teammaccax/

This week we discuss the upcoming Bahrain 70.3 where Kristian Blummenfelt aims to break his own World Record. We discuss Brownlee's performace in Bussleton securing his Kona slot and Jodie Stimpson racing Bahrain 70.3. James also chats with 2012 Olympian, Stuart Hayes, who supported The Brownlee Brothers to Gold and Bronze in 2012. Stuart talks all about his career, what he has been up to since he retired and his thoughts on Alistair Brownlee's 2020 season. 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/teammaccax/