Sep 8, 2025
We catch up on the racing from the weekend.
Clare Fitzpatrick won the free race entry to IM703 Melbourne. We find out more about her.
We welcome back Gordo Byrn to discuss his recent experience racing Challenge Roth. He shares the challenges he faced and the lessons learned throughout his journey. Gordo shares insights on race strategy, nutrition and mental resilience plus he reflects on the evolution of training methods and his future goals in the sport.
We discuss the upcoming IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, focusing on the unique challenges of the bike course, the importance of technical skills for both pros and age groupers and the strategies athletes must employ to succeed.
(0:00:00) – Calling in from Nice
(0:08:30) – Racing from the weekend
(0:16:34) – Clare Fitzpatrick
(0:31:07) – Gordo Byrn
(1:24:14) – IRONMAN World Champs Nice – the course
LINKS:
Follow Gordo Byrn at https://substack.com/@feelthebyrn
Gordo Byrn Roth Camp Writings at https://feelthebyrn.substack.com/p/roth-camp-writings
Sam Appleton at https://www.instagram.com/samappo/
IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne at https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-melbourne
IRONMAN World Champs Nice at https://www.ironman.com/races/im-world-championship-nice