We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast at the weekend.

At IRONMAN New Zealand this month Tamara Jewett ran into 4th place with a blistering 2:42:40 marathon – the 5th fastest overall marathon run split on the day, including the men.

In this episode, Tamara shares her journey from middle-distance running to IRONMAN racing, her experience moving from Canada to California and her approach to mental and physical training.

00:00 – IM703 Geelong and T100 Gold Coast

28:44 – Tamara Jewett intro

31:29 – Tamara Jewett

LINKS:

IM703 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

Follow Tamara on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tamarajewett

T100 Gold Coast at https://t100triathlon.com/gold-coast/pro/live-race-data/

We review the news and racing from the weekend.

Ruth Croft is an elite ultra-trail runner from New Zealand, recognized for her remarkable achievements in the sport including winning the prestigious Tarawera 102K for the 4th consecutive year last month. Ruth's dedication and passion for running make her a credible voice in the ultra-trail running community as she chats to us about her ultra-trail running success, training innovations and race strategies.

In this episode, Ruth Croft shares her journey from high school athletics to becoming one of the most complete female ultra-trail runners globally. She discusses her training methods including weight vest workouts, altitude adaptation and race nutrition strategies, along with insights into her race experiences and future plans.

00:00 – Calling in from Wanaka

07.09 – Tri news

25:06 – Ruth Croft introduction

26:44 – Ruth Croft

1:05:14 - Muscular durability

LINKS:

Follow Ruth on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruthcrofty/

Scott Johnston of Evoke Endurance at https://evokeendurance.com/

Paul Booth Sports Nutritionist at https://performancegainsnutrition.com/

Val Burke Exercise Physiologist at https://valburke.com/

Neversecond Nutrition at https://never2.com/

IM703 Dallas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-dallas-little-elm

IM703 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

The Anzco Foods IRONMAN New Zealand edition where we review the racing from the day and chat to first Kiwi home Jack Moody.

Rikki Anderson won the free race entry to IRONMAN Cairns. We find out more about her.

Kyle Smith, Kiwi Professional Triathlete, reflects on his journey as a triathlete, sharing the lessons he's learned from racing mistakes. We discuss the pressures of prize money in the Pro Series, the significance of consistency in performance and the dynamics of racing with a home crowd. Kyle also chats about his recovery from injury and his preparations for the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand as he aims for a Kona slot.

Kevin Hunt won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. We find out more about him.

This weekend… IRONMAN New Zealand. We give our thoughts on how this race might play out.

00:00 – Racing from the weekend

06.00 – Temperatures in Taupo

09:20 – Kevin Hunt

16:40 – IRONMAN New Zealand

27:20 – Kyle Smith

LINKS:

IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand

Follow Kyle Smith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kylesmithnzl/

Oceania Sprint Champs and Oceania Cup at https://trifestival.kiwi/event/oceania-sprint-distance-championships/

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

We review the racing from Challenge Wanaka last weekend and what the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO might mean for racing going forward.

Regan Hollioake, the defending IRONMAN New Zealand champion, reflects on her journey as a professional triathlete. We chat about her season last year and the financial realities of being a professional athlete, plus the unique challenges of travel and race selection, particularly for athletes based in Australia and New Zealand.

Regan shares with us the issues she's faced managing hydration levels in hot races like Kona and her thoughts on the upcoming race at IMNZ and the excitement of returning as a defending champion.

00:00 – Challenge Wanaka and the acquisition of Challenge by the PTO

18:34 – IRONMAN Cairns free race entry competition

20:42 – Regan Hollioake

53:54 – The triathlon calendar 2026

LINKS:

IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand

Follow Regan Hollioake on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rlhollioake/

Challenge Wanaka at https://challengefamily.com/

IRONMAN Cairns at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-cairns

Mike shares his thinking behind his decision to protest at the recent Loan Market Tauranga Half. We discuss the implications of the newly announced Pro Series, the importance of course familiarity and the evolving dynamics of drafting rules in triathlon. He also reflects on his past races, the impact of technology on race fairness and his plans for upcoming competitions including IRONMAN New Zealand in March

After four pros inadvertently rode a shortened section of the bike course at the Loan Market Tauranga Half, protests were lodged, an appeal was heard and the final outcome saw a 2:26 time penalty added to their results. We break down exactly what happened on course and behind the scenes and discuss why we believe the final ruling reflects the proper application of the rules once the facts were established.

00:00 – Kathmandu Coast to Coast

12:24 – Loan Market Tauranga Half Protest

25:29 – Mike Phillips

LINKS:

Follow Mike Phillips on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mikephillipsnz/

Loan Market Tauranga Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/events/tauranga-half/

Kathmandu Coast to Coast at https://www.coasttocoast.co.nz/

IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand

On 31 January 2026, 16-year-old New Zealand running sensation Sam Ruthe ran a world-record indoor mile time of 3:48.88. New Zealand middle-distance runner Sam Tanner is a two-time Olympian and currently holds several national records and titles. Both Sam's are coached by Kiwi Craig Kirkwood. We chat to CK about his coaching philosophies and his incredible success with the development of young athletes in New Zealand. He emphasises the importance of competition, his experiences of managing injury and the role of plyometrics in training.

We also chat to CK about his success in creating a supportive training environment for his athletes and the ripple effect that has in inspiring younger athletes in New Zealand.

Shay McLeod won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. We find out more about him.

SuperTri change their race format to a draft legal, sprint distance – we look at what that might look like for the sport.

00:00 – The Winter Olympics

12:25 – SuperTri

18:16 – Race entry competition for IM703 W Sydney

20:31 – Shay McLeod

35:29 – Craig Kirkwood

LINKS:

IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/

Shay McLeod at Symmetry Physio https://symmetry.physio/

SuperTri at https://supertri.com/

We chat about the impact of the new 20m draft ruling and how it might affect racing going forward.

The Loan Market Half results hang in the balance as we await a decision from race officials regarding 4 pro athletes having gone off course at the start of the bike and re-entered further up the road - effectively missing at least a kilometre of the course.

We chat to Kiwi Professional Triathletes Jack Moody and Hannah Berry about the upcoming IRONMAN New Zealand race – the new bike course and the new 20 metre draft rule.

00:00 – Tri News and Racing

09:02 – The new 20m draft rule

15:16 – Loan Market Half controversy

26:48 – Jack Moody

45:46 – Hannah Berry

LINKS:

Follow Jack Moody on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Follow Hannah Berry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dr_hannah_wells/

Loan Market Half at https://mountfestival.kiwi/events/tauranga-half/

Race Ranger at https://www.raceranger.com/

Challenge Sir Bani Yas at https://www.challenge-sirbaniyas.com/en

IRONMAN New Zealand at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-new-zealand

Craig Kirkwood at https://www.ckcoaching.co.nz/