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
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.
Join me for the final instalment of the Europe Diaries! With plenty happening over the last month, it was nice to finally sit down and share the journey. I cover an array of moments, so stop reading, and start listening, haha!
Ellie shares her recent trip to France, where she was hit with food poisoning the night before her race. I hold down the forte in Vitoria and prepare for my next race at Challenge Gdansk. I also submitted my last ever university assignments, while Ellie sat three exams under supervision here in Spain.
I take you through the moments that led to the viral sprint finish at Challenge Salou. A super long swim, a solo bike, and a well paced run totalled over 3:40 of racing, but it still came down to a matter of inches... Although initially bittersweet, the one now feels pretty good!
We go on a journey from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Salou. Although it is only a 5hr drive, it was one big adventure! We explored the streets of Salou, before crossing the border to Andorra where we visited Bailey and his teammmates. Andorra certainly looks like a place that could become 'home' in the future...
The podcast is hijacked! Well, almost. Ellie not only joins me for her segment, but for the entire recording this week. She takes us through her fantastic WTCS debut, and how her Olympic selection is unfolding. I prepare to race Challenge Salou, before visiting Bailey and Team Bridgelane in Andorra.
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