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PODCAST

The Endurance Club ZA

Bradley Mackenzie, Colin Fleming, Thomas Klopstra

The podcast that talks to the South African endurance community. Shining a light on local stars, telling inspiring stories and promoting domestic races to grow the local endurance community.

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00:54:19

70.3 World Champs with Matt Ralphs

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/11/03

In today’s episode Brad and Colin are joined by the goat in the eyes of the Endurance Club ZA - Matt Ralphs. Matt chats to us about what he’s been up to the past years, about the changes in his mental approach to racing, and of course about the upcoming 70.3 World Championship. We chat about the course, the contenders, and of course Matt’s training leading in. We’ve got good Saffa representation this weekend with 4 (!) pro’s racing. Mariella Sawyer and Biddi Theunissen will represent on Saturday in

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00:56:19

Making a race nutrition+hydration plan with John...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/10/29

Today’s episode is recorded during a training camp where Colin and Matthew van Coller are out in Mossel Bay doing a course recce. While out there they are joined by John Middlewick to dial in a race nutrition and hydration plan for Matt. We’ve recorded the whole thing for you, the listener, to (hopefully) be able to follow along and build your own evidence-based nutrition and hydration strategy.Including a bit of an easter-egg at the end!You won’t want to miss today’s episode of the Endurance Club

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00:55:44

Making a race nutrition+hydration plan with John...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/10/27

Today’s episode is recorded during a training camp where Colin and Matthew van Coller are out in Mossel Bay doing a course recce. While out there they are joined by John Middlewick to dial in a race nutrition and hydration plan for Matt. We’ve recorded the whole thing for you, the listener, to (hopefully) be able to follow along and build your own evidence-based nutrition and hydration strategy.Including a bit of an easter-egg at the end!You won’t want to miss today’s episode of the Endurance Club

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01:05:53

Marc Price - The reluctant bike fitter

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/09/29

On today’s episode we chat to Marc Price. The man behind Troi Agencies, retailing Quintana Roo, TriRig, and ISM saddles to South Africa, as well as the man behind all the dreamy triathlon bike fits in South Africa. Here to tell us about why gravel bikes are silly, what to look for in a bike fit, how to convert a road bike to a triathlon bike, and much much more.A man with many a (good) opinion! You won’t want to miss this one.The Endurance Club

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00:38:10

The Norwegian Hype Train is REAL - Men’s IM World...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/09/22

Holy moly!What did we just witness?A country sweeping the podium at the Ironman World championships, in a stellar field. Outrageous performances across the board. A Saffa in the Top-10. A sub-2:30 marathon off the bike.The 2025 men’s Ironman World Champs was one to remember. Here to chat all about it.The Endurance Club ZA.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop

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00:40:38

The Men’s IM World Champs Preview Pod

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/09/11

We’re a few days out from the Nice men’s Ironman World Championships. Here to give you the insights on the course, the competitors, and the Pro Saffa’s racing!Including a few questionable opinions and race predictions.Tune in at 7.05am SA time Sunday morning for a ripper of a race.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what Carbon Endurance has to offer, and shop nutrition on

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00:52:18

Ironman Nice World Championship with Bradley Weiss!

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/09/08

It’s Ironman World Champs race week baby! Today we chat with Brad Weiss, one of two pro Saffa’s racing in Nice this weekend. Brad tells us all about his season so far, his buildup to Nice, last year’s race dynamics, and how he reckons this year’s race might unfold. Brad shares some amazing insights. Make sure you don’t miss this one, and back our boy on Sunday!____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by Carbon Endurance Learn about what

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01:09:51

Richard Lawrie - Matrix Multisport, being a gym rat,...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/09/01

On today’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA we chat with Richard Lawrie, head coach at Matrix Multisport. The PE based coach is a huge figure in our sport, so it was great to get him on the pod to chat all things triathlon. From one of his athlete’s upcoming races, to starting Matrix Multisport together with Carl Mangan, and the role of Matrix in the SA triathlon scene. Richard also chats to us about what it was like getting- and subsequently recovering from long COVID, and what is next for him in

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00:52:45

The boys are back V.2. Plus: a BIG announcement!

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/08/25

The boys are back together. After Colin spent time in Europe with the squad he coaches, and Brad took a well earned holiday they reconvene in the studio for the first time in what feels like months. They chat about their times away, and the upcoming racing plans. Thomas going to World Champs, Brad running the Otter Trail run, and Colin spending time on the mountainbike.PLUS! A big announcement from the Endurance Club!Tune in to this week’s episode of The Endurance Club ZA to find

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01:09:00

Nutrition hacks (and myths busted) with Mariella...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/08/18

On today’s instalment of the Endurance Club ZA we sit down with Mariella Sawyer. Mariella is a mom, a pro triathlete, and a dietician. She breaks down what ‘good’ nutrition may look like for triathletes, as well as some common pitfalls and tips and tricks to optimise your daily nutrition. Mariella marries an incredible blend of an academic background with an anecdotal first-hand experience of what it is to be a pro triathlete, which allows her to share great advice on nutrition for triathletes.You

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01:01:35

Travis Johnston - Racing the Brownlee’s, starting...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/08/11

On today’s episode we chat to Travis Johnstone; 8x national champ, ex-pro triathlete, and of course the founder of the Cape Town based Maverick Athletics Club. Travis tells us what it was like racing in the peak Brownlee era, how intimidating it was to not have the best swim in the field. He tells us what drove him to start Maverick AC, and how he tries to impart knowledge on his athletes. He also tells us about his crazy stint of doing an indoor/virtual Tour de France for the Qhubeka foundation

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01:21:48

Jacques Badenhorst - Becoming Cross Duathlon AG World...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/08/04

On today’s episode we chat to Jacques Badenhorst. Jacques has recently come back from Pontevedra, where he became the AG 25-29 cross duathlon World Champion, as well as having secured a silver medal in the cross triathlon. We chat to him about his experience in Spain, as well as his stoke on Hyrox (and what the components are that make Hyrox so challenging). Jacques takes us into his hiatus from racing, and how he re-found his love for competing.This was a great chat with laughs, great insights, and

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00:53:02

Biddi Theunissen - Understanding the Olympic...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/07/28

On today’s episode we are joined by Biddi Theunissen. Biddi narrowly missed out on the Paris 2024 Olympics, after a full-gas points chase. She chats to us about the qualification system, what she did to get her swimming up to standard, and her future in the sport and how that includes long-course triathlon.This episode is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face, so don’t miss this episode.____________________________________________________________The Endurance Club ZA is proudly supported by

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01:19:42

Euro Summer (joined by casual side-piece Cameron...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/07/21

Many Saffa’s have gone abroad to warmer climates, away from the grim SA winter. In search of better weather, and more races. Today, in absence of Bmac, the boys are joined by Cameron Macnair, to chat about his recent stint in Europe, and to have a look back at what some of the other Saffa’s have gotten up to over the past weeks. We chat about Colin’s squad trip to Europe, giving the European Cups a crack, about Jamie Riddle’s phenomenal IronMan stint, about the Pontevedra Multisport World

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01:04:44

From clay courts to Kona - Benji Jansen van Rensburg

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/07/14

On today’s episode we chat to South African AG legend Benji Jansen van Rensburg. He chats to us about what caused his DNF at IronMan Nelson Mandela Bay a few months ago, what has subsequently happened with his health, and what the recovery process looks like for him.He tells us about how he nearly pursued a career as a tennis player. And of course he sheds some light on how set the fastest amateur bike split in Kona.Benji is such a great character in our sport, with some of the strongest bike legs

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01:10:46

Durban 70.3 Male Winner - Pieterjan van der Merwe

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/06/29

In today’s episode, we’re joined by South African Sprint Elite Champion and Durban 70.3 winner, Pieterjan van der Merwe.We talk through his recent victory in Durban — the highs, the lows, and how the day unfolded on the tough 70.3 course. Pieterjan shares insights into his race strategy and what it took to come out on top.We also dive into the gap between age-group and professional racing, and the long, often underfunded road many athletes walk to make that leap.A real look behind the scenes of

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01:02:35

Durban 70.3 Female winner - Jessica Hayes-Hill

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/06/09

In today’s episode we chat with the female overall winner of the Durban 70.3 Jess Hayes-Hill. Jess tells us all about how her race unfolded, and the joys of flying with a bike. She also brings us in to her history in sports, including her artistic swimming background, and how she nearly went to the 2024 Tokyo Olympics. She brings us in to how she balances training with a busy job and a partner (listen for a golden tip!), and about her triathlon plans for the rest of the year.Make sure you don’t miss

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01:19:18

Life as a fulltime engineer racing as a pro athlete -...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/06/02

In today’s episode we chat with SA long course pro athlete Dehan Louw. Dehan lives an unorthodox pro athlete life, as he works as a full time engineer. We chat about how he balances his life/work, and his thoughts on the grindset. We also pick his brain about his ‘soviet with a side serving of science’ style of training, as well as using his engineering mind to find a hierarchy of aero upgrades to make.What a great chat this was with Dehan - don’t miss this week’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA

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01:02:19

Sweat, Salt & Strategy: Breaking down the Durban...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/05/26

In today’s episode’s it’s just your three hosts. Back in the studio again for some banter, and trying to preview the upcoming Durban 70.3 race. With Brad’s experience from last year, and Thomas’ insights in to the course they try to give you some last minute tips, and get the listeners hyped for the race.This is going to be a great race in the AG field, and if managed well, sure to be a quick day out!Don’t miss this week’s episode of the Endurance Club ZA

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01:15:23

Dylan Nortje - Commie Games, short- to long distance...

The Endurance Club ZA ·

2025/05/19

This week we are joined by Dylan Nortje.Dylan is a Saffa triathlete, mostly known for his 21st place at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In today’s episode Dylan tells us about how he got in to the sport, about his struggles with mental health during Covid, and what got him on top of things again, about Commie Games, and about his recent switch to long course racing (including being coached by Brad Weiss).Dylan shares some great stories from his time in the sport, and a brief glimpse in to

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