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Smurf and Smurfette are full-time professionals, part-time age group triathletes and forever trying to find balance. Each week we talk all things age group triathlon with great special guests.
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This weekend we will be back in Nanango for Dead Cow Gully BYU. To celebrate, we are rereleasing our 2022 Dead Cow Gully podcast!Enjoy!
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. In our final podcast of the week, Smurf gives a rundown of the male and female pro fields and previews Sunday's pro races. He covers;The pro women to keep an eye out forHow the pro female race may play outHis podium predictions for tomorrow's pro raceThe pro men to keep an eye out forHow the pro male race may play outHis podium predictions for tomorrow's raceShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Our final guest for the week is a local larrikin and a 3 x Ironman Cairns finisher. Kevin Durose pretty well never misses an endurance sport event in Far North Queensland and lines up for his 4th Ironman this weekend. We chat with Kevin about;How Ironman changed and saved his lifeMaking friends in endurance sport - "a stranger is just a friend you haven't met yet"Funny mistakes in Kevin's early days in triathlonHow facing tough challenges in training can help you to succeed on race dayThe importance of racing local events to keep endurance sport aliveManaging the atmosphere of Ironman Cairns, particularly the final daysAdvice for tackling the Ironman Cairns courseBeing grateful for being able to participate and raceShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Today we are excited to share with you a conversation with the current Ironman Cairns Asia-Pacific Female Champion, Kylie Simpson! Kylie took the win in Cairns in 2021, running an incredible marathon and demolishing a 19 minute deficit off the bike.This year she backs up with a target on her back and a little more pressure than the last 2 years. We chat to Kylie about;A huge 2021 including wins at Ironman Cairns and Ironman Western AustraliaA tough start to 2022 with a DNF at Ironman South Africa, missing the Ironman World Champs in St. George and also having surgery on her thumbHer build and preparation for Ironman CairnsWhat she has learnt over the past 2 years about herself, her training and her racingHow she feels lining up against the likes of Sarah Crowley, Radka Kahlefeldt and many others at Ironman CairnsShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. It's Wednesday of race week, and today we chat to one of Queensland's leading age group triathlon coaches Emma Quinn. Emma is a great athlete herself, having represented Australia at a range of multisport World Championship events 8 times. She has a great crew coming to Cairns for this weekend and we chat to Emma about;Being grateful for the chance to raceHow to prepare in the final days leading in to race dayFinalising your race and nutrition plansSpecific advice around the complexities of racing at CairnsHow to manage the day before race dayControlling the controllable's and enjoying the atmosphereBalancing life, training, work, family and racingShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. Our second guest of the week is a Cairns local gearing up for her first ever Ironman. Nicole Damon is a mother of two and balances family and training with full time work.Nicoles has had her ups and downs through this Ironman prep and shares her experiences of both the struggles and the triumphs. We chat with Nicole about;Making the leap in to IronmanThe ups and downs of Ironman training, with challenges like a relationships breakdownHow the training has compared to 70.3 trainingBalancing life, kids and work with training for an IronmanThe Ironman Cairns course - what to look forward to and what to be wary ofTips for preparations in the final days pre-raceThe finish lining feeling and hearing Peter Murray say "you are an Ironman"!Showlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
It is Ironman Cairns race week which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes. We start the week with the only official Ironman Cairns legend to have completed all 10 Ironman Cairns branded events, Joe Pilat. Joe is a Far North Queensland local and has now been involved in the sport of triathlon for over 30 years, finishing his first Ironman in New Zealand in 1991. He is a veteran of over 30 iron distance triathlons and gives out a tonne of great advice in this interview. We talk with Joe about;How the fabric of the sport of Ironman triathlon has changed overt he past 30 yearsIronman Cairns and how it has developed over the past decadePreparing to race on the Ironman Cairns courseThe importance of support and family in your Ironman triathlon pursuitsHow to prepare in the final days before race dayAdvice for the Ironman Cairns courseShowlinkspatreon.com/smurfandsmurfettewww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
The Pregnancy Pod - Part 1

The Pregnancy Pod - Part 1

2022-06-0101:36:39

Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week, Smurfette talks with two incredible women about their experiences with pregnancy and endurance sport. Jess Stenson is an Australian Olympic marathon runner and the mother of little Billy. Beth Mckenzie is a former professional athlete and the mother of Wynne and Marlo. Smurfette talks to both women about their journey through and posrt pregnancy including;* Strength training during and post pregnancy* Getting back to physical activity after having a baby* Support from society and sponsors for professional female athletes around training and racing* How pregnancy and their children changed their lives* Family planning around being a professional athlete* Exercises and tips for getting back after pregnancy* Their very individual stories of getting back to training and racing post-pregnancyShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
100th Episode Special

100th Episode Special

2022-05-2602:21:08

100 EPISODES!!!At the end of 2018, we started the Smurf & Smurfette podcast to capture our journey to Ironman Cairns in 2019. Now, 100 episodes later, we have covered an incredible amount of content with many amazing guests across a range of endurance sports.So this week, we go back and hear some of our highlights from the last 50 episodes. We cover the themes of;TrainingThe ProcessBalanceEnjoymentMental StrengthInspiration and SupportRacingAnd we hear back from many of our special guests including;Zach BitterDan PlewsCaleb NobleGrace ThekSarah ThomasAdam FraserNadine HuntNick CarlingAmy BoweAidan HobbsKellie LangleyDavid ArnoldShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week we talk with 2022 Ultraman finisher Fiona Lenz. Fiona is a police officer based in the small Central Queensland town of Clermont. She has a significant history in Ironman triathlon and just tackled her biggest challenge of Ultraman in Noosa, Queensland. We chat with Fiona about;* What it takes mentally to prepare for an Ultraman* The preparation and training and getting this done in a small remote town* Balancing training with life and work* Being inspired and inspiring others* The lad up to the race weekend and the nerves * Day 1, 2 and 3 of Ultraman - the support of her crew, the other athletes and her coach* The finish line emotion and what it means to achieve such a massive goal* Showing others that anything is possible!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes sharing stories from the endurance sport world from everyday people just like you.This week we talk with Sydney based ultrarunner Mark Avery who attempted to break the 24 hour treadmill world record in March 2022. Mark is a family man who has tackled a number of significant ultrarunning challenges over the past few years. We chat with Mark about;* The tragedy of losing a friend to cancer and the extreme lows that followed* Speaking up and seeing a GP when life gets tough and mental health issues present themselves* How marathon running changed his life and got him back on track* His ultrarunning challenges so far, including running 1000kms from Tweed Heads to Sydney to raise funds for Gotcha4Life* What inspired him to attempt to break the 24 hour treadmill world record* The training for a 24 hour treadmill run* The highs and lows of 24 hours on a treadmill* Outrun Cancer - the amazing charity that Mark ran forShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlOutrun CancerGotcha4LifeLifelineSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. This week, Smurf chats with top age group athlete and triathlon coach Nick Carling about this weekend's 2021 Ironman World Championships in St George, Utah.We cover;* The St George course and how it differs from Kona, Hawaii* How the race might play out in the Utah conditions and on this challenging Ironman course* The omissions from the men's and women's fields and how that may impact the dynamic of race day* The female race and our top 5 place getters and dark horses* The male race and our top 5 place getters and dark horsesShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to Ironman Australia Legend David Arnold. David is a 28 x Ironman finisher which includes 15 finishes at Ironman Australia and 2 finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.David talks us through the changes he has seen in the over 15 years that he has been visiting Forster and Port Macquarie and gives out tonnes and tonnes of great advice for all Ironman athletes, whether a first timer or experienced.He talks us through his thoughts of the Ironman Australia course at Port Macquarie and shares many stories from his years in triathlon and Ironman.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to Port Macquarie local, 5 x Ironman finisher and Ultraman finisher Rachelle Sanderson. Rachelle talks us through the highs and lows of the Ironman Australia course, and in particular the things to look forward to on the bike course. She gives us an insight into the differences between preparing for and racing and Ultraman vs and Ironman and gives great advice to first timers on the Port Macquarie Course.Listen out for a hot tip for a great brekky spot for the Monday after your Ironman or 70.3 too!!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to veteran Ironman athlete and Women for Tri Ambassador Susane Belkhiati. Ironman Australia will be her 15th Ironman which includes a number of visits to Port Macquarie for Ironman Australia.  Susane has a huge year in store with Ironman Australia being the first of 4 iron distance events planned for 2022 including Challenge Roth, the Ironman World Championships in Kona and Ironman Western Australia in December. We hear from Susane about Women for Tri and her role as an ambassador, training for Ironman Australia, balancing work, life and training, and her key tips for success this weekend.Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
Smurf & Smurfette are endurance sport athletes based in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. It is Ironman Australia race week in Port Macquarie, which means for the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast, a week full of podcast episodes with special guests and lots of great advice from experienced Ironman athletes.Today we talk to a first time Ironman competitor. Balancing full time work with a major Australian media organisation, family life with his wife and two kids, as well as training for his first Ironman, Leigh Lavery has managed to keep it all in check and get to Ironman Australia race week ready to jump in head first. At the end of 2020, Leigh decided to take a year away from alcohol, and this coincided with his first triathlon in February of 2021. From there, it snowballed and he has now gone from barely being able to swim 25m and breastroking much of his first triathlon, to now lining up for the most prestigious Ironman event in Australia. We hear from Leigh about changing his relationship with alcohol, the significant life changes that Ironman has brought about, the ups and downs of training for his first Ironman and everything in between!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back after a few weeks' hiatus while Cairns 50 and Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra were under way.But we are back with a big one! This week we hear all about Dead Cow Gully Backyard Ultra and the journey to 36 yards, 241.2km's and "the assist" for Smurf and his crew of Smurfette and Kate. After hearing some snippets from throughout the event, Smurfette interviews Smurf and chat about;* Training and tapering leading in to DCG* Event week and pre-event nerves* Nutrition - the things that went horribly wrong and the things that went well* Planning milestones and persevering towards small goals along the way* What it was like during the laps at DCG* The inter-loopal times...the plan and executing this period in between laps* As things wore on and in to the second day, how the final hours began to play out* The massive highs and demoralising lows of a Backyard Ultra* Reflections on things learnt from the experienceShowlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlDead Cow Gully - Backyard UltraSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we talk with 8 x Marathon finisher and first time 70.3 Finisher Nadine Hunt. A Cairns local, Nadine took up running after being selected to be part of the Indigenous Marathon Project while the project was still in its infancy. As one of the first females in the project, Nadine trained for and completed the New York City Marathon. More recently, Nadine has taken up triathlon and we talk with her about her time as part of the Indigenous Marathon Foundation, her role in her community, her life changes as a runner and the transition to triathlon.We talk to Nadine in the week before her first 70.3 at Melbourne 70.3 then catch up again post-race to find out how it all went!This one is a truly amazing story and well worth the listen!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we talk to the newly crowned Australian Long Course Triathlon champion Caleb Noble after his win at Husky Tri. We chat with Caleb about;2021 and the highs and lows of 70.3, Ironman and Marathon racingRacing against the best of Australian triathlon during the COVID pandemicTraining over the summer in the lead up to Geelong 70.3 and Husky TriGeelong 70.3 and bouncing back from a disappointing raceThe mindset when transitioning from a poor race to another only 7 days letterThe importance of Caleb's coach, Brad Bevan, in preparing for a raceThe atmosphere at Husky Tri and the excitement of the male/female pro handicap raceHusky Tri and how Caleb got the winThe finish line and celebrating with family and friendsWhat's next for 2022Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
2022 Geelong 70.3

2022 Geelong 70.3

2022-02-2501:14:15

The Smurf & Smurfette podcast is back for 2022 as we talk all things endurance sport with our special guests. This week, we review 70.3 Geelong with 3 great guests;Grace ThekGrace is a professional triathlete based in Melbourne and at this year's 70.3 Geelong took out 3rd professional female. This was Grace's 5th podium in a row at Geelong 70.3 and adds to her long list of professional triathlon podiums.Jo CopeJo is a WYN Racing Ambassador and took out 2nd place in the 50-54 age group. She is an experienced triathlete with 3 Ironman finishes and 13 70.3 finishes to her name in just 6 years of racing!Vicky HuangVicky took the win in the 25-29 age group at this year's 70.3 Geelong and also finished 6th overall age group female. Her super fast 2:31 bike split was not far behind some of the pro women!Showlinkswww.smurfandsmurfette.com.auwww.cairns50.com.auWyn RepublicSFuelsRun Like A GirlSmurf & Smurfette Instagram PageSmurf & Smurfette Facebook Page
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