IRONMAN Insider™, A Triathlon Podcast Presented by Maurten

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with Austrian standout Lisa Perterer, a three-time Olympian who has taken the long-course triathlon world by storm. Fresh off an incredible breakout season, Lisa shares how a spontaneous decision to race her first IRONMAN with just three weeks of preparation sparked a rapid rise to the top of the sport.
The conversation explores her transition from short-course racing to IRONMAN, including the mental shift from pack dynamics to racing solo for hours at a time. Lisa reflects on her standout performances across a demanding 2025 season—racing five IRONMAN events in a year—highlighted by podium finishes, a win in Cozumel, and an impressive top-five finish at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona.

She also opens up about her Olympic journey, the disappointment of missed opportunities due to injury, and how those experiences shaped her mindset today. With a focus on staying positive, racing with joy, and embracing the unknown, Lisa offers a refreshing and insightful perspective on what it takes to succeed at the highest level of endurance sport.

Focused, reflective, and insightful, this episode gives listeners a deep look into the mindset of an elite athlete reinventing her career and thriving in a new arena.

The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races. Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with rising star Trevor Foley, fresh off his victory at the ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand. Trevor shares the story behind his last-minute decision to race, booking his flight less than three weeks before the start—and how it turned into one of the biggest wins of his career.
The conversation dives into Trevor’s race in Taupō, from a breakthrough swim and tactical bike ride to a controlled marathon that secured the win and a Kona qualification. He also reflects on the lessons he’s learned early in his pro career, balancing aggressive racing with smarter pacing, and how he’s approaching the season ahead as he builds toward the IRONMAN World Championship.
Honest, energetic, and full of insight, this episode offers a great look inside the mindset of one of the fastest-rising athletes in long-course triathlon. 
The IRONMAN Insider is presented by Maurten. Maurten’s patented Hydrogel Technology is the innovation that enables athletes to consume more carbohydrates and is available on course at all Global IRONMAN & IRONMAN 70.3 races.” Find out more at maurten.com.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast presented by Maurten, host Matt Lieto sits down with New Zealand’s own Kyle Smith just days before he toes the hometown line at the first race of the 2026 IRONMAN Pro Series: ANZCO Foods IRONMAN New Zealand in Taupō.

Known for his aggressive, leave-it-all-out-there racing style, Kyle dives deep into what it takes to survive and thrive in the upper echelons of professional triathlon. From laying bricks to keep his athletic dreams alive during the global shutdown to being taken under the wing of the legendary Jan Frodeno, Kyle’s blue-collar work ethic has forged him into one of the sport's most exciting athletes to watch. Whether you're preparing to toe the line yourself or just love an inspiring example of pure grit and determination, you won't want to miss this one.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto sits down with two-time IRONMAN champion Hannah Berry, one of the sport’s most consistent and quietly respected competitors. Hannah reflects on her fourth-place finish at the 2025 IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, a performance that showcased her strength, patience, and ability to execute on triathlon’s biggest stage.

She breaks down her Kona race in detail, sharing how smart pacing, disciplined nutrition, and heat management helped her move steadily through the field as others faltered. Hannah also discusses racing as an underdog, the value of consistency across all three disciplines, and why Kona rewards athletes who stay composed when conditions turn brutal.

The conversation looks ahead to racing IRONMAN New Zealand on home soil, the evolving dynamics of elite women’s racing, and adapting to the new 20-meter drafting rules. Insightful, grounded, and refreshingly honest, this episode offers a compelling look at an athlete whose best racing emerges when the race gets hardest.

In this episode of the IRONMAN Insider Podcast, host Matt Lieto is joined by three-time IRONMAN World Champion Mirinda Carfrae for an in-depth look at one of the most compelling seasons in IRONMAN history. Rinny and Matt break down the drama and defining moments of the 2025 World Championship races in Kona, Nice, and Marbella, analyzing unforgettable performances, surprise outcomes, and what it truly takes to execute on the sport’s biggest stage. They dive into standout athletes, breakthrough seasons, emotional retirements, and the continued rise of dominant forces across long-course racing. The conversation also explores the evolution of the IRONMAN Pro Series, what made 2025 so competitive, and how the revamped 2026 calendar, highlighted by the return of men and women racing together in Kona, sets the stage for an electrifying future. Insightful, honest, and deeply informed, this episode offers a front-row perspective on where the sport has been, and where it’s heading next.