Jackie Hering, a pro triathlete with 15 years of top finishes, unveils her approach to racing at 40. She shares how releasing pressure, managing expectations and embracing unexpected race-day curveballs transform her results in IRONMAN racing

In this episode, you'll discover:

What Jackie considers are her strongest assets and how she's training smarter, not just harder.

Her secrets to managing expectations and why 'releasing' them can be your fastest path to success.

How setbacks like mechanical issues or illness can be an opportunity, not a disaster, in race strategy.

The value of adaptability: how a puncture in Hamburg or a change in race schedule can become a game-changer.

Insights into the psychology of professional women athletes and the supportive roles they embrace - Jackie's own "mother hen" approach.

You'll also hear how Jackie's balance of motherhood, racing, and podcasting provides a fresh perspective in a sport often defined by its relentless intensity. She shares her plans for upcoming races, her views on Kona's elusive magic and the importance of enjoying the process rather than obsessing over the results.

00:00 - Introduction

02:34 - The Evolution of Women's Triathlon

05:40 - Supportive Dynamics in Female Racing

08:27 - Balancing Family Life and Professional Racing

11:07 - Return to Full Distance Racing

14:03 - The Challenge of the Pro Series

16:42 - Expectations and Race Performance

19:34 - Navigating Race Challenges and Adaptability

22:03 - Strategic Race Planning

24:23 - Navigating the Pro Series Challenges

25:46 - Balancing Ironman Races and Recovery

26:27 - Lessons from Recent Races

28:22 - The Kona Experience: Challenges and Goals

30:15 - Training Evolution and Consistency

33:45 - Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses

34:59 - Future Race Plans and Goals

LINKS:

The Women's Race Podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-womens-race/id1895478355

Jackie Hering's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jackiehering

#672 - Jackie Hering: The Return to Full Distance Racing – Insights from a Pro Triathlete

Jack Moody ran a 2:20 marathon in Hawkes Bay – we chat about his training and race strategy, plus we discuss shoe choices, running biomechanics and cadence.

We catch up on the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and WTCS Yokohama at the weekend.

We share an excerpt from our interview with Jackie Hering, out later this week.

0:00:00 – Jack's result at Hawke's Bay Marathon

0:07:56 – Pacing the marathon

0:10:40 – Cadence and stride length

0:11:28 – Lactate Testing

0:11:46 – Aerobic threshold: The data

0:13:47 – Fresh marathon versus marathon off the bike

0:15:40 – Training miles leading into the race

0:16:08 – Shoe choice

0:21:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga race review

0:28:31 – Jackie Hering excerpt

0:33:22 – Race Day Execution

0:45:11 – WTCS Yokohama

0:56:34 – Matt Hauser

0:58:39 – Tilda Mansson

1:00:34 – Foot strike

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/

IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga

Tilda Mansson at https://www.instagram.com/tilda_mansson/

Matt Hauser at https://www.instagram.com/matt_hauser

Jackie Hering at https://www.instagram.com/jackiemhering/

WTCS Yokohama at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-yokohama

#671 - Running Technique, Cadence, Shoes. We discuss what works.

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast and that world record breaking dominant bike performance from Sam Long. Kate Bevilaqua has been following the recent Ultraman in Australia. Plus, we review the racing from Challenge Salou

The state of professional prize pools – are there athlete payment issues within the PTO?

The evolving technology in cycling including gear ratios and 3D-printed components.

Upcoming races to watch – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga and IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence. Jack shares with us how he would tackle that hilly bike course in Aix.

Kevin Hunt discusses his race at IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney



CHAPTERS

0:03:40 – Jacks last run training session before Hawkes Bay Marathon

0:10:17 – Ultraman Australia recap

0:13:12 – IRONMAN 70.3 race review and Sam Long's bike split

0:23:16 - 3D Printing in bike design

0:28:46 – IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga this weekend

0:29:19 – Challenge Salou recap

0:33:46 – PTO athlete payout concerns

0:40:21 – Chattanooga race insights and Chris Beckmans

0:45:48 – IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence

0:56:26 – Bike course at IRONMAN 70.3 Aix en Provence

0:58:21 – Kevin Hunt and IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

IM703 Gulf Coast at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-gulf-coast

Sam Long at https://www.instagram.com/samgolong/

IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/

Ultraman Australia at https://ultramanoz.com.au/

IM703 Aix en Provence at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-aix-en-provence

IM703 Chattanooga at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-chattanooga

Challenge Salou at https://challenge-salou.com/en/

#670 - Sam Long Wins IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast. Race Review & That Historic Bike Split

Ingmar Jungnickel, an expert aerodynamicist, earned this distinction for his work with US Speedskating, where he developed a revolutionary team pursuit technique known as the 'American Push'. This strategy used advanced simulation and computer modeling to help the team break world records.

His career includes:

 * Specialized Bicycles: He led the aerodynamics department, overseeing the development of high-performance bikes like the S-Works Tarmac and Venge.

 * US Speedskating: He serves as the Chair of the Sports Science Commission and is the 2018 US Olympic Committee Sports Science Coach of the Year.

 * Innovation: He is the founder of AiRO, an AI-powered platform that uses computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to provide aerodynamic bike fitting without a wind tunnel.

Aerodynamics plays a significant role in cycling performance, often more so than the weight of the bike. Ingmar emphasizes that many athletes mistakenly believe that a lighter bike is the key to speed. However, the real challenge lies in minimizing aerodynamic drag.

By focusing on reducing drag, cyclists can improve their efficiency and speed without the need to invest heavily in new equipment. This insight is crucial for all cyclists, particularly those who may not have access to high-end gear or professional training.

One of the most exciting developments at AiRO is the introduction of the Digital Airo Twin technology. Ingmar explains that this innovative approach allows for the creation of a 3D model of an athlete based on just a few photos. This model can then be adjusted for various parameters like limb length and body fat percentage, enabling customized aerodynamic assessments.

This technology democratizes access to aerodynamic testing, making it feasible for everyday athletes to optimize their performance without the high costs associated with traditional wind tunnel testing.

0:00:03 - Introduction and welcome

0:01:04 - Journey into aerodynamics

0:03:11 - Development of aerodynamic testing technologies.

0:10:58 - Digital twin technology and its applications

0:16:22 – How AiRO is used by athletes and Fitters

0:28:49 - Upcoming developments and industry impact

0:42:57 – Final thoughts

LINKS:

AiRO at https://www.airo.app/

#669 - Ingmar Jungnickel: AiRO.app

We review the racing from IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney and the Busselton Festival of Triathlon. We explore swim mechanics and delve into cutting-edge aerodynamic technology for cycling with AiRO.

0:00.00 – Kate and Guy race the Busselton Festival of Triathlon

0:08.51 – The biomechanics of swimming

0:12:32 – Swim Smooth Video of John Newsome with Kate and Guy

0:31:22 – IRONMAN Western Australia race review

0:38:40 – Finish line interviews with Jake Birtwhistle and Natalie van Coevorden

0:43:47 – Aerodynamics in cycling

0:54:00 – Ingmar Jungnickel of AiRO

1:07:27 – The sweepstake… what will Jack run at Hawkes Bay Marathon?

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

Julie Derron at https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/

IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

AiRO App at https://www.airo.app/

Paul Newsome Swim Smooth at https://www.swimsmooth.com/paul-newsome

Jake Birtwhistle at https://www.instagram.com/jakebirtwhistle/

Natalie van Coevorden at https://www.instagram.com/natalie.vancoevorden/

Busselton Festival of Triathlon at https://www.busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au/

Hawkes Bay Marathon at https://hawkesbaymarathon.co.nz/

#668 - IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney. Aerodynamics. Swimming Optimisation.

Julie Derron's Olympic silver was a milestone, but for her that was just the beginning. She's simultaneously exploring her potential at IRONMAN - aiming for a breakthrough on the Big Island - whilst keeping her foot firmly on the pedal in middle-distance racing. In this episode, Julie Derron shares insights on training, racing strategies and her plans for Kona qualification.

Julie opens up about the challenges of transitioning between short course, middle distance and IRONMAN racing and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels.

LINKS:

Follow Julie Derron on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/

Challenge Taiwan at https://www.challenge-taiwan.com/

#667 - Julie Derron: From Olympic Medals to IRONMAN Dreams

We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford back to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we share excerpts from our upcoming interview with Julie Derron and dive deeper into her low torque high cadence bike sessions and how Brett Sutton programs her running.

Sabastian Sawe breaks the world marathon record, was it just about the shoes?

0:05.16 – This weekend IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney

0:06.21 – T100 Singapore

0:21:16 – WTCS Samarkand

0:36:46 – Julie Derron at Challenge Taiwan

0:40:37 – Julie Derron bike training

0:51:47 – Julie Derron run training

1:01:00 – Sabastian Sawe breaks the run record at the London Marathon

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

Julie Derron at https://www.instagram.com/juliederron/

Sabastian Sawe at https://www.instagram.com/sabastiansawe/

IM703 Western Sydney at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-western-sydney

T100 Singapore at https://t100triathlon.com/singapore/participate/

WTCS Samarkand at https://events.triathlon.org/2026-wtcs-samarkand

#666 - T100 Singapore Race Review. Low Cadence Power and Super Shoe Speed.

We welcome Jack Moody, Kate Bevilaqua and Guy Crawford to the show. This week we catch up on all the racing from the weekend plus we chat about the ups and downs of training, racing and the hilarious moments that come with it. Guy shares his experience of trying to retain his pro license while navigating some tough competition… and Jack reveals how one-arm swimming is surprisingly effective.

Let us know what you think of our new format!

0:00.00 – Welcome to our show hosts.

0:11.54 – Sam Laidlow

0:22:42 – IRONMAN Texas

1:00:52 – IRONMAN South Africa

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Kate Bevilaqua at https://www.instagram.com/katebevilaqua/

Guy Crawford at https://www.instagram.com/guyrcrawford/

IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas

IRONMAN South Africa at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-south-africa

#665 - IRONMAN Texas. Tri News and Race Reviews

Penny Slater shares her journey from off-road racing to becoming a top-tier long-distance triathlete. She shares how she navigates the challenges of injury, the importance of nutrition and the mental resilience required to excel at the highest levels.

Penny shares with us her work around Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) and hormone health and the role of education in athlete health and performance

We also chat about the changing dynamics of pro and age group racing, race course design and the crucial role coaches play in athlete health.

Shay McLeod won the free race entry to IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong. We find out how his race went.

This weekend… IRONMAN Texas and IRONMAN South Africa. We give our thoughts.

0:00.00 – Xterra Rotorua

0:04.16 – Tim's off to Cartel Coaching

0:10:47 – Shay McLeod

0:19:46 – This weekend IRONMAN South Africa and IRONMAN Texas

0:29:47 – Penny Slater

LINKS:

Follow Penny on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pen_slater

Penny's research paper on RED's 'An Exploratory Survey of Education Needs and Preferences Regarding Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport for Female Triathletes and Their Coaches' at https://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/wspaj/34/1/article-wspaj.2025-0029.xml

Xterra Rotorua at https://www.xterraplanet.com/event/xterra-rotorua-festival

IRONMAN Texas at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-texas

IRONMAN South Africa at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-south-africa

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-geelong

Cartel Coaching at https://cartelcoaching.com/

Shay McLeod at https://symmetry.physio/staff/hoppers-crossing/

#664 - Penny Slater

Jack Moody's back in the hotseat… with a shoulder injury!

In a recent Slowtwitch article about 'fast age groupers beating pros' at IRONMAN 70.3 Oceanside, Ali Brauer was called out as one of those pros. Ali takes issue with this article and we chat to her about why she's absolutely right to do so.

Ali also shares her journey through health challenges, her return to professional racing, and her perspectives on recent changes in the sport, including race officiating and qualification rules.

0:00.00 – Jack's come off his bike

0:06.45 – Pro licence eligibility

0:22:14 – Ali Brauer

1:06:54 – The Open Wave and the Loan Market Half

LINKS:

Jack Moody at https://www.instagram.com/jacktmoody/

Ali Brauer at https://www.instagram.com/alibrauertri/

Slowtwitch article https://slowtwitch.com/news/some-fast-age-groupers-at-ironman-70-3-oceanside/

https://alibrauertri.substack.com/p/age-groupers-beating-pros-at-703

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

#663 - Ali Brauer. Pro Licence Eligibility

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