Interviews Kona: Tim Berkel – The Makings of a Good Thing As a professional triathlete, Tim Van Berkel regularly pushes his body to the absolute limit. Sore legs, exhausted arms and burning lungs are all just part of a regular day in the office for the 32-year-old. But recently, aching limbs haven’t been the biggest hurdle he has had to overcome. Van Berke By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Interviews Clayton Fettell Comes of Age Aussie Ironman triathlete, Clayton Fettell talks to Trizone about working with a new coach, re-igniting his passion for triathlon, coping with criticism and looking forward to the future. Clayton Fettell. He’s been described as hot-headed, unprofessional and ‘promising but inconsistent’. Not too lon By Jeremy Thewlis • 11 min read
Interviews Aaron Royle Unpacks His Rio Olympic Race Performance Australian Olympic triathlete, Aaron Royle, talks to Trizone about his preparation for his debut at the 2016 Olympics, finishing 9th in a battle against the world’s best athletes and and the challenges of peaking on the day. Along with Ryan Baillie and Ryan Fisher, Aaron Royle went to Rio to represe By Jeremy Thewlis • 11 min read
Interviews Sam Appleton: the young gun of 70.3 fires up Australian triathlete, Sam Appleton, came fifth in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Mooloolaba, Australia. In this interview with Jeremy Thewlis, Appleton talks about how he approached the race differently this year, why he’s no longer the fresh face of triathlon and what the future holds. Ov By Jeremy Thewlis • 9 min read
Hometown Hero: Tim Reed (AUS) outsprints Sebastian Kienle (GER) for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship title on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia (PRNewsFoto/IRONMAN) Interviews Tim Reed: World Champion, Great Dad, Good Bloke In an in-depth interview, Tim Reed discusses his unique preparation, race tactics, and the role of his family in securing his third major title of 2016, including the World 70.3 Championship. By Jeremy Thewlis • 11 min read
Interviews Karen Barrow: From Commonwealth Games Cyclist to Triathlete Former Commonwealth Games cyclist Karen Barrow is now an age-group triathlete in Melbourne, chasing new goals in the Gatorade Series while mastering swim, bike, and run. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Tim finishing 2nd at Cairns in 2013 Interviews World Class Professional Triathlete And Aussie Larrikin Tim Berkel Steps Up To Global Stage In Kona, Hawaii Australian triathlete Tim Van Berkel, with recent Ironman successes, aims for a top finish at the prestigious Kona Ironman World Championship. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Interviews Courtney Home: The Chicago-Born Chocolate-Loving Triathlete with Kona in Sight At 21, Courtney juggles Ironman training, chocolate-shop work, and studies, all fueled by big dreams of conquering Kona. By Karl Hayes • 7 min read
Interviews Dylan Hill: Tasmania's Rising Pro Tri Star From a dizzy Aquathlon start to a pro license, Dylan Hill’s relentless drive sets him on a thrilling path in elite triathlon. By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
From hard footy man to an Ironman Interviews Former AFL footballer Barnaby French to take on the Toyota Ironman Australia At a height of 200cm and playing weight of 102kg ex AFL footballer Barnaby French was built perfectly for his role as a ruckman in his 133 game career at Port Adelaide and Carlton. On May 3 at Toyota IRONMAN Australia French, who retired in 2006, will find out if By Karl Hayes • 2 min read
Interviews From UAE Heat to North Carolina Cold: Leyla Porteous Chases Triathlon Glory Late-blooming triathlete Leyla Porteous balances family life and a passion for racing as she pursues a 70.3 World Championship slot and an Ironman debut in 2015. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Challenge Roth is an iconic race and one of Belinda’s favourites. Image credit: MaccaX Interviews Trizone Celebrates Belinda Granger’s Triathlon Career upon Announcing her Retirement Belinda Granger, celebrated for her Ironman triumphs and vibrant spirit, retires from professional racing, transitioning to a new role in the sport she loves. By Karl Hayes • 10 min read
Interviews Tim Berkel – Riding the Kona wave Tim Berkel finishes seventh in his first Ironman World Championship in Kona, showcasing his potential for future success. By Shawn Smith • 5 min read
Interviews From Addiction to Aspiration: Lionel Sanders’ Rise in Triathlon Lionel Sanders’ journey from substance struggles to elite triathlon ranks spotlights a determined comeback, eyeing the Ironman World Championships. By Shawn Smith • 6 min read
Interviews Multiple Iron Distance Champion Tim Berkel ready to take Ironman Cairns Things are going well for Tim Berkel as he prepares for race day for the 2014 Cairns Ironman. Last year Berkel ran a 2:44 to get very close to winner Luke McKenzie after losing time in the swim and getting a penalty on the bike. Berkel's run was over 15 minutes faster than McKenzie's. Th By Karl Hayes • 6 min read
Interviews High Performance ITU Coach Jamie Turner talks with Trizone We went along to a swim session with the Wollongong Wizards and got to watch Coach Jamie Turner put the squad through their paces with paddles, pull buoy, bands and running shoes. We chatted to Jamie about why the squad bases themselves in Wollongong, their Europe base, the younger Australian member By Karl Hayes • 1 min read
Brendan Sexton flying on the run at Mooloolaba – Photo Credit: www.triathlon.org/ITU Interviews 2012 Olympian Brendan Sexton Celebrates A Feeling Near Forgotten Aussie Brendan Sexton briefly rediscovered his invincible running form at the Mooloolaba World Cup triathlon, providing confidence he can achieve his goals despite finishing 9th. By Karl Hayes • 3 min read
Interviews 2013 Ironman World Champion Runner Up Luke Mckenzie Interview With Trizone Luke McKenzie attributes his breakthrough 2nd place at the Ironman World Championships to smarter, more focused training and racing shorter distances in 2013. By Karl Hayes • 11 min read
Photo: jamesseear.com Interviews James Seear checks in after Ironman 70.3 Muskoka James Seear placed fourth at Ironman 70.3 Muskoka, earning early points for 2014 World Championship qualification despite challenging conditions. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Photo Credit: zooom.at / Markus Berger Interviews Is There No Stopping The ‘Caveman’ Conrad Stoltz On The Hunt For His Next Xterra World Championship Legendary triathlete Conrad "Caveman" Stoltz has his sights set on a fifth XTERRA World Championship title in Maui this year after overcoming injury setbacks earlier in the season. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Interviews Catriona Morrison on Ironman 70.3 Wiesbaden and Drugs in Sport We caught up with long course star Catriona Morrison (Cat) ahead of Ironman 70.3 Wiesbaden tomorrow. We were interested to see how Cat's training and form has progressed on her return from an injury which saw her miss the entire 2012 year of racing. Cat also talks about racing the increasing n By Karl Hayes • 4 min read
Reedy showing off his new steed. Interviews Checking in with Tim Reed Australian Tim Reed has been setting race courses ablaze in the last twelve months. With a long string of podium finishes – including wins at Yeppoon and Canberra 70.3s, the Australian ITU Championships, the New Caledonia International triathlon and the Huskisson Long Course triathlon -Â By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
Interviews Age group Triathlete Laura Siddall second overall at the recent Ironman 70.3 Honolulu You could be forgiven for confusing the name Laura Siddall as a professional on the female long course circuit after finishing second overall at the recent Honolulu 70.3 to seasoned professional Belinda Granger. In reality Laura is an age grouper juggling a demanding career as a qualified chartered By Karl Hayes • 10 min read
Christie winning Cancun 70.3 Interviews A potential career ending injury – How pro triathlete Christie Sym is dealing with it Christie Sym, who burst onto the Ironman scene in 2009, shares her emotional and physical battle with a severe foot injury as she aims for a comeback to professional triathlon after nearly a year on the sidelines. By Karl Hayes • 5 min read
