Kurt McDonald Uncut
Tune in as I share my life as a professional triathlete, and engage in entertaining, educational and empowering conversations with those I meet along the way.
Episodes
Today I unpack my camping experience and performance at the Port Fairy Half Marathon, dive into some recent bike data, and then relive my third place at IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo in 2023.
In this episode, Kurt introduces his strength and conditioning coach, Chris Radford. They discuss his journey into the field, the growth of the RAD Center, and the diverse range of athletes he works with. The conversation delves into the importance of strength and conditioning for endurance sports, program structuring, the role of plyometrics, and the significance of testing and monitoring athlete performance. Chris also shares ins...
I announce my race calendar for the near future, explore how I am trying to improve my sleep, and share which discipline I am currently not enjoying.
I share an update on everything that has been happening before officially introducing my 2026 team, which includes my head coach, dietitian, strength and conditioning coach, and physiotherapist.
Richelle Hill joins the podcast to share her journey to becoming the 2025 U23 World Triathlon Champion. She discusses the influence of her family, particularly her mum, who played a significant role in her athletic development. Richelle reflects on her academic experiences, the challenges of transitioning back into triathlon, and the importance of support systems in her career. She candidly shares her experiences with injuries, the...
Ben joins the podcast to chat about his busy start to 2026 and reflect on his journey into triathlon. A former U19 National Road Cycling Champion, he made the switch to triathlon, quickly rising through the age-group ranks before turning professional. Since then, he has secured multiple podiums and raced at both the IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships.
Today I take a look at the progression of my PTO world ranking over the last three years, and share some insights into my last week which was hampered by a small niggle and a bout of illness.
This week we take a deep dive into what training in a small town like Camperdown looks like, while also reflecting on the past week and looking at what lies ahead.
In this episode I am joined by Cam Main who shares his journey to becoming an IRONMAN Champion. We talk through his transition from Taekwondo into triathlon, the challenges of moving from junior to senior racing, and what ultimately led him to commit to long-course racing. We also touch on life beyond triathlon and the meaningful work Cam is doing as Chairman of Abbies Sparkle Foundation, a charity founded in memory of his sister t...
Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! A short and sweet episode to cover what I have been up to recently. I look forward to delivering many more episodes in 2026. Thanks for tuning in!
I unpack my performance from The Challenge Championship, where I faced the toughest conditions of my career thus far. It was a dream to be battling for a podium at this level, and I am very pleased with my performance!
Today I am joined by Jake Bitwhistle, a highly successful Australian triathlete with 115 starts, 41 podiums and 22 wins in World Triathlon. In addition, he has also earned every colour of a Commonwealth Games medal, and represented Australia at the Olympic Games. Moving forward, Jake is transitioning to middle and long distance triathlon, where he has already discovered success with 2 x IRONMAN 70.3 podiums. It was a pleasure to ha...
Amputate or rehabilitate? A question that no person wants to consider. However, following a horrific bike accident, this was the reality for Jon Sammut. Today, I get to know him a little bit better, and catch up on an array of topics, before diving into what unfolded on December 1st, 2024. It has been a difficult period for Jon, and while the road to recovery is still quite long, he is facing every challenge that comes his way - ne...
I finish 25th at the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, and give you all the insights into how my day unfolded. Although it was not the result I had dreamed of, there are some really positive pieces to take away.
Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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I talk through the last few weeks, before sharing my excitement ahead of the upcoming World Championships. I have had my sights set on this race for over 12 months, so I cannot wait to get out there!
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Join me for some insights into my performance at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne over the weekend. While I had not dreamed of finishing 4th, there are many aspects to be proud of. I also share what lead to my stop during the run leg... Enjoy!
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I unpack my Noosa Triathlon performance, before touching on my upcoming race at IRONMAN 70.3 Melbourne this weekend. Noosa was certainly not the performance I had dreamed of, but I draw great confidence from an improved run leg. See you in Melbourne!
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Following a very demanding block of training, it is finally time to kickstart my race block! With a fourth and fifth at Noosa Triathlon the last two years, I am eager for a podium performance on Sunday. Lesssgo!
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Alex discusses our working relationship thus far, his journey into coaching, student background, athlete success, and much more! It has been my pleasure working with Alex, and I look forward to continuing our relationship moving forward.
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I make my way home to Australia, and it honestly feels strange! Time certainly flies, and in a way, it feels like I never left. After being home for exactly one week, I am now off to the Whitsundays to race the Airlie Beach Triathlon, an event I won last year.
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