The Koa Sports Podcast

Greg, Tim, Cappa & Clayton Fettell

The Koa Sports Podcast, Greg McDermott, Tim Ballintine, Kent Cross and Clayton Fettell attempt to bring some sports entertainment to an otherwise dull endurance landscape.

Championships, course records, beer miles, EPIC blow ups, after parties and data analysis… perform Sunday, dominate Monday.

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EPISODE 143. RIDE EM' COWBOY

EPISODE 143. RIDE EM' COWBOY

IRONMAN Texas has been run and done! We take you through all the highs and lows of the day, just like any IRONMAN there are plenty of tales to be told, with a side serve of mayonnaise.A 53 min swim, 4:39 ride and 3:24 run got Coach Tim to a 9:03 and a place on the podium in the Americas Championships. Last time we did an IRONMAN race review the episode was titles "How Many Fingers", on this occasion, there was no wheelchair, but a cowboy hat and a belt buckle for a finshers medal.This podcast might just inspire you to race in Texas, or simply race away from home and explore a wider calendar. Travelling and racing is a great part of the sport.Coach Greg absolutley feeds it to Tim on the run at all the right times. We look forward to IRONMAN Port Macquarie this coming weekend. A massive team is ready to fire!Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au Proud Partners BMCbmc-switzerland.com, races don’t happen in a wind tunnel. That’s why we designed the Speedmachine to deliver speed and predictability where you need it most – the real world. ROKAROKA designs and manufactures premium eyewear and technical apparel for people who are out there getting after it, both competitively and recreationally. Use the code KOA20, that’s KOA20, at checkout to receive 20% discount on ROKA products storewide

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EPISODE 143. RIDE EM' COWBOY

EPISODE 143. RIDE EM' COWBOY

IRONMAN Texas has been run and done! We take you through all the highs and lows of the day, just like any IRONMAN there are plenty of tales to be told, with a side serve of mayonnaise.A 53 min swim, 4:39 ride and 3:24 run got Coach Tim to a 9:03 and a place on the podium in the Americas Championships. Last time we did an IRONMAN race review the episode was titles "How Many Fingers", on this occasion, there was no wheelchair, but a cowboy hat and a belt buckle for a finshers medal.This podcast might just inspire you to race in Texas, or simply race away from home and explore a wider calendar. Travelling and racing is a great part of the sport.Coach Greg absolutley feeds it to Tim on the run at all the right times. We look forward to IRONMAN Port Macquarie this coming weekend. A massive team is ready to fire!Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au Proud Partners BMCbmc-switzerland.com, races don’t happen in a wind tunnel. That’s why we designed the Speedmachine to deliver speed and predictability where you need it most – the real world. ROKAROKA designs and manufactures premium eyewear and technical apparel for people who are out there getting after it, both competitively and recreationally. Use the code KOA20, that’s KOA20, at checkout to receive 20% discount on ROKA products storewide

EPISODE 142. IRONMAN TEXAS 2024

EPISODE 142. IRONMAN TEXAS 2024

The lone star state, where the stars shine! We have arrived in the great state of Texas in the USA for the 2024 IRONMAN Americas Championship, in The Woodlands, Houston. Coach Tim is taking to the IRONMAN start line for the first time since Kona 2022 (How Many Fingers), we preview a bit of his prep and expectations for race day, following a blistering bike split in Taupo New Zealand in March. Greg is along for the ride, never one to miss a road trip, let alone to a place where he feels right at home, they call him “captain skinny” here. We are deep into MAGA territory, has anyone ever done an MTGA hat? The Koa Sports Podcast, the endurance podcast that actually attends races. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au Proud Partners BMCbmc-switzerland.com, races don’t happen in a wind tunnel. That’s why we designed the Speedmachine to deliver speed and predictability where you need it most – the real world. ROKAROKA designs and manufactures premium eyewear and technical apparel for people who are out there getting after it, both competitively and recreationally. Use the code KOA20, that’s KOA20, at checkout to receive 20% discount on ROKA products storewide

EPISODE 141. JESUS, THE KING AND THE CHAMPION

EPISODE 141. JESUS, THE KING AND THE CHAMPION

The Koa Sports Podcast delivers yet again. Has there ever been a podcast in history where Jesus, The King and a Champion have been on the same episode? We celebrate taking out the Geelong 70.3 TriClub Championship and chat with Gavin Slater M55-59 AG Champion about his day, his training and what’s next. The King has committed to a Marathon, and Greg sits in a confessional with the great man after a gruelling 4 days over Easter. Turning our attention to IRONMAN Australia, we are well and truly on the runway for the big race on the first Sunday in May. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au Proud Partners BMCbmc-switzerland.com, races don’t happen in a wind tunnel. That’s why we designed the Speedmachine to deliver speed and predictability where you need it most – the real world. ROKAROKA designs and manufactures premium eyewear and technical apparel for people who are out there getting after it, both competitively and recreationally. Use the code KOA20, that’s KOA20, at checkout to receive 20% discount on ROKA products storewide

EPISODE 140. GEELONG 70.3 2024

EPISODE 140. GEELONG 70.3 2024

What a day for Koa Sports athletes, coaches and supporters! 34 starters, 17 x Top 10 AG Finishers, 7 x AG Podiums and 2 x AG Champions, numbers you’d often see across an entire season, let alone at one race! Good conditions made for some close racing and the Aussie Long Course Championship ensured the fields were stacked deep with talent. Thanks again to IRONMAN we take you into the recovery area and post-race with many of the athletes to talk with them about their day and how it all unfolded. The good, the bad and the ugly. Raw content, unfiltered and super motivation for those just needing that little push to know what it feels like to get the job done. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au Proud PartnersBMCbmc-switzerland.com, races don’t happen in a wind tunnel. That’s why we designed the Speedmachine to deliver speed and predictability where you need it most – the real world. ROKAROKA designs and manufactures premium eyewear and technical apparel for people who are out there getting after it, both competitively and recreationally. Use the code KOA20, that’s KOA20, at checkout to receive 20% discount on ROKA products storewide

EPISODE 139. THE G TRAIN

EPISODE 139. THE G TRAIN

IRONMAN 70.3 Geelong looms large for the upcoming weekend, as a full charged and ready to fire Koa Sports Team descends on the Victorian Regional town with expensive waterfront homes. We catch up with a few warriors ready to take on the race for the first time. We welcome new podcast partner ROKA to our journey and talk about the reasons why and of course there is something in it for the listeners…. Discount code KOA20 for 20% storewide at checkout roka.com Koa Sports is hosting 3 x 20 Hour Challenges in 2024, we talk about them in detail, the who, the how and the why. Get in-vol-ved. Plus all the regular chat, has Tim picked up his lip since his Taupo mechanical? How are Greg’s 2022 weight loss goals progressing? Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 138. KIA ORA

EPISODE 138. KIA ORA

We wrap up IRONMAN New Zealand weekend and provide detailed insights on the course for those qualified for 70.3 World Championships in December 2024. It’s one thing to attend the race, another thing to race the race, and our coaches have that all covered, swim, bike, run and transitions. Kona Roll Down gives us all the emotions as a few more boys punch their tickets to the big island in October, yiewww! Tim runs a 1:15 OTB, after completing the bike course on a ‘fixie’, with some lessons on racing and staying in the hunt to the end. IRONMAN Podium beer showers, post-race parties, Sky City Casino and a look up the road to another huge month of racing in March for Koa Sports athletes across the world. What a weekend, what a location and what a town Taupo is. Put it on the bucket list! Join the tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 137. IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND

EPISODE 137. IRONMAN NEW ZEALAND

Koa Sports Podcast on location for the 2024 IRONMAN & 70.3 New Zealand in Taupo! You can understand why this race is celebrating its 40th anniversary, a simply stunning course and location. We set the stage for a huge day of racing both AG and Professional, as well as course insights for anyone thinking of racing here or may have qualified for the 70.3 World Championships in December this year. Tim is racing for the first time since “How Many Fingers” (The Highest rating KSP ever), and Greg rides around the lake looking for shade and treats. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 136. I LOVE KOA

EPISODE 136. I LOVE KOA

Love is in the air as well as hats, bidons and swim caps! After 8 long years Greg finally cracks Tim and concedes to sending care packages to athletes across the world from his garage… times have changed! Listen in for the code throughout the show to grab yourself a discount. We wrap up a hugely successful training camp in Lennox Heads hosted by hometown hero CF, with Greg acting as chief tyre changer and cold beverage supplier. Did we mention the camp was free? More announcements to come in the following weeks on future dates and locations for 2024. Tommy Meredith is an actual doctor, he can write scripts and cuts skin (that’s the bar), he also qualified for 70.3 World Championships at Tasmania on a hectic race day in Hobart, we chat to him about the race. All that and more on the endurance podcast, without the boring bits. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. https://www.koasportscoaching.com/shop.html

EPISODE 135. THE PILOT

EPISODE 135. THE PILOT

It’s all happening in the world of endurance sports, with the 2024 IRONMAN Season calendar set to kick off in Tasmania, Australia this weekend, we chat to Clint Flood who returns to his home state to try and take the crown after breaking his neck in a cycling accident in 2023. Did someone say camp? West Ballina plays host to a stunning bunch of triathletes oozing with talent and dedication. We walk through the pilot, and hint at what’s to come in for the year, CF and Greg escorting the athletes around the countryside in their luxury European vehicles. The PTO announce the new T100 Triathlon series, some of which is TBA, TBC and TBD, but get excited there’s no better time to be a Professional Triathlete with $7M USD on the line for world class athletes and an exciting concept. IRONMAN announce a new CEO Scott De Rue, and what a time to be taking the wheel. Greg survives Willunga Hill and cheats the KOM, extraordinary scenes. All that and more on the Koa Sports Podcast. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 134. THE CULT

EPISODE 134. THE CULT

There is no denying CF is starting a cult of merrymen, we ask some hard questions of it’s leader and the responses are cause for concern! Ben Walker Koa Sports athlete and first time Kona Qualifier joins us to tell us about those feelings and his plan of attack as he starts his 2024 towards the big dance. How did you do with training over the holidays period? Fear not the coaches break down the reality, and highlight the importance of accountability. Oh and by the way, we won the IRONMAN TriCLUB World Championship for 2023 Div II. Go Red. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 133. WORLD CHAMPIONS (TBD)

EPISODE 133. WORLD CHAMPIONS (TBD)

What a year it has been on the Koa Sports Podcast! We look back on some on the many highlights, and also reflect on an extraordinary year of racing by our Koa Sports athletes across the world.107 finished an IRONMAN, 288 finished a 70.3 and 71 finished on an AG Podium in IRONMAN and 70.3 racing. Thats some sort of strike rate! We conquered fondos, shredded gravel and swam a few channels too.We dive a little deeper on AI, of course the annual 'sacking of the year' and whats in store for 2024?Thanks for all your support, feedback and sharing of the Koa Sports Podcast in 2023. Good, bad and ugly.... we love yous all!Got an endurance goal in 2024? Join the Tribe, Be The Warrior.

EPISODE 132. BACK TO BACK BUSSO CHAMPIONS

EPISODE 132. BACK TO BACK BUSSO CHAMPIONS

Koa Sports are your 2023 IRONMAN and 70.3 Club Champions! The dynasty continues. On a record breaking day, mens and womens, our athletes and coaches willed themselves across the line to remain on the train stopping all stations to victory town.The after party was extravagent, with rainbow slushies nearly running the town of Busselton out of ice. We tell some tall tales without names, and talk a little bit about some race data and athlete results.What an episode, we will be back in a few weeks to dissect 2023 and the history making GRAND SLAM of Aussie IRONMANS.Go Red.www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 131. BEER MILE AND ACCESS ALL AREAS

EPISODE 131. BEER MILE AND ACCESS ALL AREAS

We are in the finishers tent for the IRONMAN and 70.3 Busselton with the Koa Sports athletes that went full send on race day. These episodes are all time! AG Champions, Podiums, PR’s and plenty of colourful language, kids… earmuffs. Thanks to IRONMAN for the Media Access, these episodes show all that is IRONMAN and what goes into the big day. If you’re looking for a coach and have thought about Koa Sports for a while, do yourself a favour, listen to this episode. You don’t just hire a coach, you get the full Koa Sports experience. Go Red. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 130. BUSSELTON 2023 EVE

EPISODE 130. BUSSELTON 2023 EVE

Save your predictions and course previews, all you need is a call from Eric at ZwiftBet to tell you what, how and when the day will unfold, and boy does he have an exotic. A special 1-1 with Pete Murray who calls his 18th IRONMAN Busselton and gives us a 30 min history lesson about this great race, Greg goes full “Parko” with the great man. Athletes jump on the mic at the pre-race coffee ride on Saturday and give their thoughts along with the coaches, tension builds. All that and Greg has a full implosion after the Virgin Lounge runs out of pancake mix. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 129. WEST IS BEST

EPISODE 129. WEST IS BEST

The build-up begins for a SOLD OUT IRONMAN Busselton on December 3rd, as we interview a few Koa Sports athletes gearing up to take on the race, and also give some thoughts and what’s to come. Is Tim racing? Not to be overshadowed, the Koa Sports Podcast Beer Mile on December 4th, the same day as Gregs 42nd birthday! This is a dangerous combination, drink wise. Just what does flywire, a magpie and gastro have to do with triathlon? Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 128. RED HOT CRACK

EPISODE 128. RED HOT CRACK

If you like listening to the Koa Sports podcast for the banter, perhaps this is the episode of the year? All coaches are in the studio and feeling get hurt, especially Gregs. 2023 is really starting to heat up with a stack of races to finish the year off, including the Noosa Triathlon on the Sunshine Coast this weekend. We preview that race, for about 75 seconds. CF challenges Greg to a 1000m open water swim and the boys discuss what animal best represents them as a coach. The mates rates promo is also in full flight so be sure to get in-vol-ved. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 127. MATES RATES

EPISODE 127. MATES RATES

Now is the time to let your mates know about Koa Sports! Proven results, proven science and proven fun. Get your mates to try out Koa Sports (before November 17th) for free up until December 25th, and if they stick around, we’ll give you January in return to say thanks. It’s that simple! More details in the episode. Tim’s Beer Mile TrainingPeaks blog is cancelled after a flood of complaints and enlightening feedback, he’s a shattered man. A challenge is laid down by Triathlon Mockery Podcast (Joe Skipper) for the Cairns Beer Mile… we can’t wait for that. Noosa Triathlon is just around the corner, so it’s time to iron those cardigans, prepare those linen white pants and polish those boat shoes! Pronounced Four, Fyyyvveee, Six, Seven. (4567) Tell your mates, Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 126. LANGKAWI AFTERPARTY

EPISODE 126. LANGKAWI AFTERPARTY

Another Koa Sports Podcast IRONMAN afterparty instalment, and this one won’t disappoint! Our athletes delivered on race day like they always do in absolutely savage heat and humidity, including a water temperature of 31.8. Podiums and triumphs all around, 16 started 16 finished…. Just! But of course, you’re all here for the naughty stuff, RSA rules are somewhat more relaxed in South East Asia, and that’s a deadly combination or our wild tribe of trouble makers. Because what happens on tour, gets on the podcast. If you’re looking to perform in a race, and party afterwards, give us a shout, we have a few slots left. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 125. LANGKAWI DIARIES

EPISODE 125. LANGKAWI DIARIES

Ash Gentle, Braden Currie and Josh Amberger are racing this weekend in the 70.3 Asia Pacific Championships here in Malaysia and they give us some thoughts ahead of the big race! Thanks again to IRONMAN for Media Access over the weekend. Carpool Karaoke with long time podcast friend Pete Murray who is in town to call the Pros and Age Groupers home. We also catch up with many of our Koa Sports athletes at the practice swim to get the low down on how they are feeling going into their big days. Great to have many first timers and a chance to meet and learn about more warriors in the team. All set for a brutal 70.3 and IRONMAN. Go Red. www.koasports.com.au

EPISODE 124. LANGKAWI ROAD TRIP

EPISODE 124. LANGKAWI ROAD TRIP

We are on the ground in Langkawi, Malaysia for the 2023 IRONMAN and 70.3. Rated the hardest course in all of IRONMAN globally, if you finish this race you are a beast, if you set the course record…. well maybe a King? To get to Langkawi the coaches must fly via Singapore first, and that means a modest overnight stay with a visit to some fine establishments and a dabble at the Marina Bay Sands, like all good stories this one has a happy ending. A big week ahead as we take you where others cant and wont. Occasionally right, often wrong, but prepared to have an opinion. Join the Tribe, Be the Warrior. www.koasports.com.au