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What’s going on, America? Tom Petty, Hugh Hefner, incident in Las Vegas .... WTF?  How often is Macca running/training? MaccaNOW and MaccaX at Super League Jersey – guest-starring Alistair Brownlee Swozzi, HeiQ designed Super League Jersey uniforms Next Super League Triathlon event… Big takeaways from Super League Triathlon Women’s race – Katie Zaferes, Nicola Spirig Men’s race – Kristian Blummenfelt Breakout commentating from Alistair Brownlee and Vicky Holland Prize money breakdown How many days of racing is ideal Like the Super League Triathlon Facebook Page Two weeks from Kona – who’s mentally there? Lionel Sanders getting plenty of fan support Pete Jacobs, Frederik van Lierde, Sebastian Kienle all won Kona once, only previous champions racing War is between Kienle, Jan Frodeno, James Cunnama, Sanders Kona record 8:03 – who could break it? Winds of Kona Most races set up for faster times unlike Kona Tim Don vulnerable on bike but tactically strong on run Bike ride is more aggressive, impacts the marathon

Medellin, Colombia a potential cycling and running haven, great weather Busy city but great tracks and trails just outside Like NZ but cheaper, welcomes investment and foreigners   ITU Long Distance Worlds Congrats to MaccaX member Jenna-Caer Seefried, age group world champion Original Ironman Canada course all the greats like Peter Reid raced on 3-120-30, an ideal long distance format you can race til the finish Lionel Sanders: Macca’s fave triathlete outside of Javier Gomez; has had the #1 season this year among the men; walked away from 70.3 Worlds to focus on Kona Josh Amberger now working with the Trisutto group, same coach as Sarah Crowley’s Sarah Crowley won ITU LD Worlds, has had the #1 season this year (Frankfurt, Cairns, going to Konai)   Kona Frodeno has dodged big events; could he see Sanders as a threat? Sanders has worked on his weaknesses, improved swim with Gerry Rodriguez Tim Don’s 70.3 Worlds performance (3rd) was done off an Ironman build; able to drop the fast boys and strong at finis

Superleague updates - Race 1 location announced (sort of!)  Alistair Brownlee dominance!  Brownlee V's Frodeno - When they will meet Holly Lawrence V's Daniela Ryf  Ultraman Australia and Coach Justin Granger's athlete Andrew Hartnett Questions Answered ... What changed in your mindset from training to racing? How do you reinvent yourself year after year to keep improving Off Season training - Members get your free plan (email azza@macax.com) Push through the pain or listen to your body?  

  Update on the next Super League races Reviews: Oceanside 70.3, Texas IM, Gran Canaria Lionel Sanders V's Frodo Alistair Brownlee stepping it up Holly Lawrence V's Daniela Ryf (+ wildcard Heather Jackson) Macca's picks for the 2017 70.3 World Champs Why so many sub 8'hr performances? How to get stronger on the 2nd half of the marathon.       

Chris "Macca" McCormack talks Super League and where the idea came from and dives a little bit into the race format and the athletes taking place.  What it will take to be successful and what you can expect.  https://superleaguetriathlon.com/  

  Lionel Sanders – New Ironman World Record at Ironman Arizona, his story and the person Using the Indoor trainer  Loretta Harris & Andy Potts  Ashlee Gentle  Gomez and Brownlee - going long  Alister 70.3 Worlds 2017 Javier 70.3 Worlds 2017, Lond distance end of the year Can anyone beat Jan Frodeno?  Sebastian Kienle - Have we seen the best of him?  Daniela Ryf Chrissie Wellington Holly Lawrence, Amelia Watkinson Ask Chris what it is that you look for when signing athletes other than performances. Best piece of advice for any up and coming professional athlete  Can the alter ego personality be taught or is it just something you’re born with? How Chris became such a smack talker   Short talk with MaccaX members Tim Ford who won his AG last week at Laguna Phuket Triathlon From 125kgs to 165lbs His story, what was the turning point? Dealing with depression and being in denial. “I’m probably going to die” Here is on old podcast with more details about Tim:   Craig Toh - over

This months Podcast is hosted by MaccaX team member and head of the MaccaNow Foundation Kurt Taylor from Miami who sits down for an interview with Justin and Belinda Granger to discuss ...   How to handle race week if you are an age grouper.   Reasons why the pros may be putting in to much work race week  Rinny vs Daniela  Expectations for Melissa Hauschildt  What does Joyce, Caroline Steffen and Liz Blanchford not racing mean for the women's field? Swallow doing ITU long course worlds 2 weeks ago Is Frodo untouchable? Expectations for Jesse Thomas first Kona? Lionel Sanders drafting post following 70.3 worlds. Belinda and Justin make their podium pick for the men's and women's ... shocker! 

Macca and Azza discuss, personalities in the sport, how it's changed, who looks good for the Olympics and World Champs. How Jan has pulled out of the 70.3 Worlds to focus on Kona.  Macca lists off his top 10 bucket list races for the U.S, Asia, Europe and down under.  Olympics 70.3 Worlds Roth record Tripple crown $1,000,000 up for grabs again Which ITU guys will go long  Jan Frodeno, Lionel Sanders, Sebastian Kienle, Andi Dreitz, Brownlee Brothers

Topics discussed are ...   Olympics, who's looking good Leeds ITU Race Jarvier Gomez, Brownlee Brothers Ironman Cains review  Who's looking good for Kona Roth 2016 - What you should be doing 4 weeks out Roth 2017 - Nominate someone, we have a free slot Chris changes roles at Thanyapura UFC sold for 4.1 Billion Amelia Watkinson - the next Chrissy Wellington? Heidi Sowerby - Welcome to Kona!   

You name it we cover allot of stuff in this Podcast, great conversation with the Boss man Chris "Macca" McCormack about ... Cameron Brown - IMNZ #12 @ 43yrs Craig Alexander - On a roll Maria Sharapova - Positive Drug Test (Compared to Lance Armstrong etc) Jurgen Zack - Positive Drug Test Olympic Team - Who's in, Who's out and who to watch for Michael Raelert - Thanyapura training camp, Ironman Frankfurt Conor McGregor V's Nate Diaz High cadence V's Big Gear work - Brett Sutton V's Macca thoughts What makes an Elite athlete?

Macca & Azza get into the following discussions … How to race Roth, strategy and key points in the race to prep for Baby Frodo Jake Montgomery & Melissa Hauschildt – Geelong 70.3 How would Macca do things differently if he was a 21 yr old top gun today Racing in Asia, huge progress and step forward Funny Ladyboy story involving Bryan Rhodes   Mentions … Singapore Training Camp – 26th-28th Feb Thanyapura – www.thanyapura.com the ultimate Triathlon training grounds Challenge Roth Triathlon training plan – FREE MaccaX Phuket training Camp 22nd Nov – 29th Nov   Major half and full distance races in Asia 2016 … 70.3 Subic Bay Philippines – Mar 6th 70.3 Taiwan – Mar 27th 70.3 Putrajaya (Malaysia) – April 3rd Challenge Taiwan – May 7th 70.3 Vietnam May 8th Challenge Nusajaya – Aug 13th 70.3 Bintan Aug 28th Challenge Vietnam – Sept 11th Challenge Jeju (Korean) – Sept 25th IRONMAN Taiwan – Oct 2nd Challenge Kanchanaburi – Oct 23rd IRONMAN Langkawi – Nov 12th 70.3 Phuket Nov 27th   There’s also races in K

Chris opens up about some of his past business deals, appearance fees and where all the money has gone over the last 20 years. From 200k appearance fees to Daniela Ryf making approx 2.5 million in 2015. This episode is all about the money, money, money.

Macca & Azza go over all the latest in the triathlon world and do an interview with x-pro surfer Clint Kimmins who tells his amazing story of how he went from making hundreds of thousands of dollars to travel the world and surf/party to being a top age group athalete and now coach at Thanyapura in Phuket aiming to get his pro card.    Also how to blend the right type of training sessions to build your own triathlon training plan by Chris "Macca" McCormack. 

Great interview with age group triathalete Tim Ford who’s gone from 120kg (165lbs) to 71 kg (156lbs) and qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in 2016. We also discuss …. Triple crown and how this now looks Stand out performances of 2015 (Jan Frodeno, Gwynsanity, Daniele Ryf) Off season training, common mistakes to avoid.   View the free training sessions here ...  http://www.maccax.com/26-from-fat-to-fit-tim-ford/

Big announcements this week with the Chinese buying the WTC and the 70.3 World Championships wrapping up.  Chris discusses how Asia is embracing and going crazy for sports while going over his Kona picks and the 70.3 Worlds results from the weekend where Jan Frodeno and Daniella Ryf were on fire.  Talks of Daniella being the fist triathalete to potentially make $2,000,000 USD in 1 year and if she can back up her dominating 10 min + victory over the weekend with a win in Kona + Bahrain.  Off season triathlon trainning plan advice avaliable on www.MaccaX.com

European travels 70.3 Worlds - Men's & Woman's Favourites Triple Crown - $1,000,000 will go to ... New Triathlon Union Chinese to buy WTC for 850,000,000 Tapering - Common mistakes you need to avoid.    Honourable mentions, links ...  Exclusive: China's Dalian Wanda in talks to buy Ironman parent -source Thanyapura - The greatest triathlon training resort on the plant Search 4 Hurt Mark Hunt - UFC Fighter MaccaX - Online triathlon coaching & plans

Joanne Baxas Best and worst thing about living in Thailand Noel Fenn Why does life get in the way? Tim Ford Norseman... How is it looking? Competing or completing? Mike Robinson Is the burning sensation a good or bad thing? Noel Fenn What's your best recovery tips for a iron distance race completed by someone who is barely conditioned to sprint distance race. **Spreecast must be done before Port Mac!** Adrian O'brien Dehydration problems. How to hydrate before race day. I suffered again at mile 16 doing a marathon yesterday. Any tips? As I've another marathon in a few days Brett Murray Are you going to have a cracked at any more big races? Bahrain, Oman, triple crown, or have we seen the last of Macca at the elite level and now just going to dominate the same bloody age group as me!!! For the next 20 year's I'll bet. Deirdre Robbins How much electrolytes do you take per hour and is there a way to tell how much is best for each person Caroline Steffen How organized are ya before a big A race? ...  Adrian O'bri

Chris and Azza sit down to discuss the latest coverage from the first big races of the year ...  Melbourne South Africa Oceanside Auckland Malaysia Chris answers the question about What is the Bahrain Endurance 13 Team? Special guest Nick Gates the director of the cycling academy at Thanyapura swings by to tell a funny story from the Tour de France days (he did it twice) and also gives details on 3 key bike sessions you can do if you are a time crunched age grouper and preparing for a half ironman or full.     

Challenge Dubai 2015 Preview Bahrain Endurance Team Thanyapura Super Coaches Nick Gates + Miguel Lopez Announcement of the Bahrain Endurance Team Tapering do's and dont's Racing angry, getting out the negative thoughts, mental training   Podcast #25 (next) with be with x-Tour de France rider Nick Gates who now heads up the cycling team at Thanyapura. We'll get them together for some epic story telling from the cycling scene and get all the dirty details on how nuts it really was.