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Welcome to Fitter Radio. Hosted by Coaches Bevan McKinnon & Tim Brazier, Fitter Radio brings together their shared passion and knowledge of triathlon, running, nutrition and basically all things endurance!  Listen to the latest research, interviews with pro athletes and leading experts to help you improve your sports performance and your health.

May 5, 2025

We catch up on the tri news and racing from the weekend and give our thoughts on the announcement that the IM World Champs is moving back to Kona.

Alison Heather is a former academic professor whose research has focused for over 24 years’ on the physiology of steroid hormones and their role in health and disease. She has international recognition for her development of bioassays for the detection of steroid hormones. Alison acts as an advisor to many High Performance Sport Teams including those focusing on female athlete health, triathlon, cycling, running and sports supplements and is currently the Chief Scientific Officer for plasmaide

In this conversation, we discuss the supplement Plasmaide, its origins and its benefits for athletes. Dr Heather explains the science behind nitric oxide production, the ingredients in Plasmaide and how it compares to other supplements like beetroot juice. The discussion covers both acute and chronic benefits of Plasmaide, its adaptogenic properties and its influence on carbohydrate metabolism. Dr. Heather also provides practical advice for using Plasmaide safely and effectively, emphasizing the importance of consulting with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen.

(0:00:00) – A weekend of bike crashes

(0:09:22) – T100 goes to the Gold Coast in 2026

(0:15:51) – The racing from IM703 Venice and IRONMAN Australia 

(0:24:16) – IRONMAN World Champs moves back to Kona

(0:40:05) – Dr Alison Heather intro

(0:41:38) – Dr Alison Heather

LINKS:

Dr Alison Heather at https://www.insitugen.com/

Plasmaide at https://plasmaide.com.au/

Live Feisty podcast at https://livefeisty.com/podcasts/feistytriathlon/ironman-goes-backwards-special-world-champs-episode/

Pro Tri News podcast at https://protrinews.buzzsprout.com/1736374/episodes/17067560-episode-217-kona-is-back-with-ironman-ceo-scott-derue

2025 Oceania Triathlon Super-Sprint Championships Runaway Bay at  https://triathlon.org/events/2025-oceania-triathlon-super-sprint-championships-