What a day! I unpack racing of the front with the best in the business, qualifying for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships and sharing it all with friends and family at the finish line. 

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Race week! Today I share my schedule and thoughts ahead of my first race for the season, IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. With a world class field assembled, I am really looking forward to this one! 

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Welcome back to the podcast as I finalise my preparation for Ironman 70.3 Geelong. I look forward to diving into a race preview with you all next week! 

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Jaryd Clifford shares his inspiring journey as a Paralympic athlete with a visual impairment, discussing his career highlights, challenges, and strategies for success leading into LA 2028.

Key Topics

• Jaryd Clifford's visual impairment and classification as a T12 athlete
• The role of guides in Paralympic running and their impact on performance
• Jaryd's experience at Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 Paralympics
• Injury cycle and recovery strategies for elite athletes
• Mental resilience and goal setting in high-performance sports

"Guides help me focus on running, not on seeing"
"Heat exhaustion almost cost me the race in Tokyo"
"Dropping the tether cost me the gold in Paris"

Jaryd Clifford
Inside Athletics

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Off the back of a phenomenal guest recording I reflect on why I host a podcast, share insights into a difficult week, and finally announce that podcast apparel will soon be available via www.kam.industries 

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Today I unpack my camping experience and performance at the Port Fairy Half Marathon, dive into some recent bike data, and then relive my third place at IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo in 2023. 

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In this episode, Kurt introduces his strength and conditioning coach, Chris Radford. They discuss his journey into the field, the growth of the RAD Center, and the diverse range of athletes he works with. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning for endurance sports, program structuring, the role of plyometrics, and the significance of testing and monitoring athlete performance. Chris also shares insights on building resilience in athletes and emphasises the importance of communication in coaching. 

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I announce my race calendar for the near future, explore how I am trying to improve my sleep, and share which discipline I am currently not enjoying. 

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I share an update on everything that has been happening before officially introducing my 2026 team, which includes my head coach, dietitian, strength and conditioning coach, and physiotherapist. 

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Richelle Hill joins the podcast to share her journey to becoming the 2025 U23 World Triathlon Champion. She discusses the influence of her family, particularly her mum, who played a significant role in her athletic development. Richelle reflects on her academic experiences, the challenges of transitioning back into triathlon, and the importance of support systems in her career. She candidly shares her experiences with injuries, the thrill of winning the U23 World Championships in Wollongong, and her aspirations for the future, emphasising the balance between Olympic goals and personal excellence. 

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Ben joins the podcast to chat about his busy start to 2026 and reflect on his journey into triathlon. A former U19 National Road Cycling Champion, he made the switch to triathlon, quickly rising through the age-group ranks before turning professional. Since then, he has secured multiple podiums and raced at both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.

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