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The Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series, USA Triathlon, USA Cycling, and Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado have joined together to offer USA Triathlon members a highly discounted entry to the KHMTT seven-week time trial series. This is a perfect opportunity to get an early start on preparing for the upcoming season. By racing competitively each week, you can compare your times for each week and your fitness. This is a limited time offer, and will not be available after February 29, 2020. COBRA's Larry Potter joins us to provide a history of this Front Range favorite, explain the course, registration options and more. Photo by Ryan Munci
"When you find out what you are capable of and what you are meant to be doing, it's a really great feeling" - Sarah Thomas. Sarah is the first person on the planet to ever cross the English Channel 4X non-stop. Sarah shares how her love for swimming helped her fight breast cancer and ultimately make history.
Finish line interviews with Jan Frodeno, Tim O'Donnell and Andy Potts. Plus, post-race pro conference with the top five in each the men's and women's race.
We are kicking off the Kona week coverage with our first pro interview. Kennett Peterson has been all over the podium this year. We've seen him hit a 2nd place finish at IM Boulder and 3rd at Boulder 70.3. He was an early qualifier for Kona and we get his outlook and preparation for the race on the big island.
Lance talks about his new baby, "The Boyd Lake Bash" Sprint Triathlon
Cora Isaacson just graduated high school and competed in the World Sprint distance triathlon championships. Here what that was like, how she got into triathlon just a couple of years earlier and what its like to be so young in a relatively new sport with the best in the world. She works with Cheetah Coaching to help kids who are interested in triathlon. Coaches Nick and Sarah Morrison talk about youth opportunities and some challenges and opportunities in the sport!
They originally thought they might be able to ride across the interior of Iceland in one day. The packed enough food for 7 days...but it took 9. Lots of adventures along the way; crossing glacial rivers, riding on volcanic rocks for hours, not even knowing where they might sleep. Director Justin Balog tells 303 Radio some of the stories not caught in his film Shared Territory how they filmed it and all about, the bike adventure in the unknowns of Iceland!
Women and some of the amazing achievements and hurdles in sport. Co-host Melanie Mitchell of Poppy Sports, Lisa Ingarfield of Outspoken and Bill Plock of 303 Endurance bring you this series to explore some amazing stories and sort through some of the challenges unique to women athletes. Melanie and Lisa bring a world view both as British natives and as involved as business leaders in the Endurance space. Give it a try!
Nothing says Spring like the Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial Series at the Cherry Creek state park. This seven week race series brings out hundreds of cyclists of all levels to test their fitness. Host Rich Soares talks with Race Director David Hunter about the history of the race, registration, categories, course changes, time trial rules, registration, park access and more. Photo by Ryan Muncy.
Meet two women pro cyclists, Amy Charity and Adelaide Tillinghast talk about pro cycling, and how womens cycling is different and more dynamic. Fun discussion and a great look in the women's peleton!
Newton Running owner Jerry Lee on the history of the Boulder-based company and how it became one of the most well recognized brands in the sport of triathlon. After years of prototypes, the first shoes we available to athletes at Ironman Oceanside 70.3 in 2006. Hear Jerry tell all the chapters of the Newton story and his vision for the future.
Pro triathlete Will Kelsay talks with Bill and Rich about on road triathletes vs. off-road triathletes. Is there a big difference???
Listen to James DeGregori and Brett Kessler share their experiences as athletes and advocates for Team in Training and all the work they do to help the Leukemia and Leukemia Lymphoma Society and how it inspires them to in all of their endeavors.
What's more rewarding that racing for a cause? When the cause results in a child's smile, that's what. Smile Train's mission is to partners with compassionate athletes to help children with cleft lip and palate. Teaming with high profile races like the NYC Marathon and the Ironman World Championship they raise the money necessary to provide corrective surgery and support for these children and their families. We caught up with Kristina Kelkenberg and Julie Bengis of Smile Train before heading down to Ironman Arizona to support their team of athletes turn miles into smiles!
Kristin Louderback comes from a marathon background (2:48 PR at Grandmas Marathon in 2015, and is a fast learner with the swim and the bike. Kristin qualified for Kona at Ironman Boulder this June and enjoys the support of her husband Mike who has also raced Kona previously.
We caught up with pro Matt Chrabot a couple of days before the Ironman World Championship. Bringing a ton of ITU experience, this and Colorado resident says all systems are go for this Saturday's big race! Pictured here with his Sipollini wth Fluxos wheel!
Bob McRae qualified for this year's IRONMAN World Championship in June at IRONMAN Boulder. This is his 5th race on the big island and he has a lot of experience to bring to this year's performance. Listen to his advice for those striving to compete at Kona!
AJ Johnson is not racing for himself, a team, or a cause. He's racing for his dear friend Joe that passed away after earning a Ironman Legacy slot for the Ironman World Championship this year. Listen to this incredible story of friendship!
We sat down with Ellen Hart at LavaJava to talk about her history racing the Ironman World Championship and the emotions of the race this year.
Lance Panigutti from Without Limits Productions joins us to talk about their final two triathlons of the season. Harvest Moon on September 16th features a long-distance 70.3 triathlon, aquabike and duathlon races at the Boulder Res. Oktoberfest on September 23rd features a sprint, sprint relay and collegiate competition at Union Res.
Beth James and her daughter Liza are on a journey together to compete at Ironman Wisconsin September 9th. Liza suffered from a traumatic brain injury in a car accident fourteen years ago. Taking inspiration from Rick and Dick Hoyt, Beth and Liza found joy through riding and running outdoors. For more than a decade, they have discovered happiness and joy in endurance events together. Hear the the story of love and the healing power of living, running, riding and in Crested Butte.
We caught up with Lance Panigutti of Without Limits Productions on the Fall 2018 Cyclocross series and season.
More than 3000 miles round-the-clock shifts, sand storms, hail, rail road tracks and mishaps. Kyle Coon shares the inspiring story of Team Sea To See and their Race Across America, As you might imagine, this adventure brought plenty of adversity in the form of weather, mechanical issues and other bad breaks. This visually impaired tandem team demonstrated there are no obstacle that can't be over come, or limit to what commitment and hard work can achieve!
Endurance athlete, Kyle Coon, has pursued a life of adventure from a young age, including rock climbing, marathons and Ironman racing. What sets him apart is that he's completely blind. As he describes "Cancer took my site, blindness gave me vision and adventure/triathlon lets me live! After losing my sight at age six to a rare form of eye cancer, I pursued a life of adventure." He is now on the Race Across America (RAAM)as a part of a Visually Impaired, Team Sea to See. Check out this amazing interview and follow his progress at http://trackleaders.com/raam18i.php?name=Team_Sea_to_See
Craig (CROWIE) Alexander on the Sansego Boulder Clinic June 15-17. Listen to Crowie about what he, Matt Smith and other Sansego coaches have in store for this hands-on weekend! Enter to win the free athlete slot at the camp by submitting Crowie's "lie" from the interview to either Bill@303triathlon.com or Rich@milehighendurance.com
You're active and live in Colorado - you get it! You tell your active lifestyle stories on STRAVA. Listen to STRAVA Co-Founder Michael Horvath share the company vision and story with us in their Denver office. After an extensive search for a new business hub, STRAVA found the culture, ethos and talent of Colorado "shown at the top of the list". Hear what STRAVA is all about and how the idea of a "virtual locker room" was conceived. Plus, your questions answered.
Race director Tim Brosious talks about the exciting changes to the IM Boulder, Boulder 70.3 race course, and transitions - great information to plan your races. Spectators will hear the best places to watch their athletes, shuttle information, food and other services at the race. Tim also shares details on the pro race, Kona qualification, rule enforcement and more!
St. Georges Day with British professional triathletes Tim Don, James Hadley and Rachel Joyce. Join us for an energetic discussion about life as profession triathletes in Boulder. Hear what it's like raising families, working with sponsors, performing at the highest levels, dealing with immigration and much more. Hosts Bill Plock and Rich Soares.
In true entrepreneurial form Kay Martin talks about her company BOCO Gear and how important being in Colorado is to helping her grow this company--makers of all kinds of performance hats for companies like Ironman, Clif Bar, ROKA and even 303triathlon and 303cycling. It's a story of Colorado connections and successes
Listen to some fun banter with new Ride the Rockies tour director, Deirdre Moynihan. Some of the challenges and fun of orchestrating a bike tour in the Colorado Rockies. She talks about the community building and parts of the course that will challenge anyone, but a course that anyone can have fun with as well.
Mountain Conference Collegiate Championship in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Here's our interview with Colorado School of Mines Coach, Katie Whidden. Go Ore Diggers!
Mountain Conference Collegiate Championship in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Here's our interview with University of Colorado Head Coach, Brad Seng. Go Buffs!.
Mountain Conference Collegiate Championship in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Here's our interview with Race Director Jonathon Grinder.
The Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial race series at Cherry Creek Reservoir is favorite Front Range event that's sure to boost your early season fitness. With seven individual time trials on consecutive Wednesday evenings, April 4 through May 16, cyclists of all skill levels race against themselves and their division on the 9.5 mile course. Whether you have a time trial, road or tandem bike, there's a division for you. Larry Potter joins us to provide a history of this Front Range favorite, explain the course, registration options and more. Mail away packet registration ends March 20th, so don't miss this informative interview.
Alon Mandell is an Olympic swimmer and four time All-American at the University of Michigan. But now his swim goggles are leading him on great distances and in this podcast he talks about his next challenge--swimming between the north and south islands of New Zealand. Less than 100 people have ever done it. Learn about what motivates him an this monumental pursuit!
Barry Siff, President of the Board of Directors of USA Triathlon talks about the new initiative, Time To Tri and the partnership between USAT and IRONMAN aimed at adding 100,000 new participants to triathlons in 2018.
Race Director Peggy Shockley talks about all the great reasons, especially the food and bike ride, for doing the Lake to Lake triathlon. Good things to keep in mind when comparing races!
Ellen Hart is one of the most accomplished athletes anywhere. Early in her career she made the Olympic Trials, held an American record in running, and in the last few years as a multisport athlete has won many world championships and several marathons and other races. Raised in New Mexico with 7 brothers and sisters, a trained lawyer and along the way she was married to a high profile politician, had a Hollywood movie made about her battle with an eating disorder and has kept her wonderful composure and attitude and is a true ambassador of sport and life.
Race Director Sarah Nielsen of South Suburban Parks and Recreation shares the 2018 Tryathlon. The season kicks off this month with the Reverse Indoor Tryathlon January 28th. This is the perfect starting point to try a triathlon. Events will take place inside the Goodson Recreation Center on the running track, spinning bikes, and swimming pool. This Spring, try two more Tryathlons on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at Goodson Recreation Center and Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Cook Creek Pool. Check out https://www.ssprd.org/tryathlon for more information.
BBSC's Michelle Lund talks about their upcoming race season.
An open house night at The Cyclist Lawyer, Megan Hottman with her cycling friends and advocates and neighbors talking bikes and why they love to ride!
Without Limits Productions celebrates 10 years of endurance races in Colorado. Founder and director Lance Panigutti takes us through the 2018 race calendar and the variety of formats. Short to long course triathlon, duathlon, aqua-bike, off road, mountain bike, cyclocross, and women's only - Without Limits has a races for everyone!
Listen to the reasons why Stryd running power meter will make you a faster and more efficient runner and why it's a great present for the Christmas tree!
Rocky Harris offers his perspectives on the state of Triathlon and where he hopes it goes, how USAT hopes to grow the sport and have a bigger impact on the experience of the athlete, the coach and the races themselves!
Nobody embraced the opportunity to race Kona more than Colorado's Tom Bogan. He is on crusade to make sure everyone knows dreams can come true and listen to how close it was that he didn't get to try and achieve his. His story of almost not racing due to a last second misplacement of a key item is almost as amazing as his story of getting there in the first place!
Brought to you by Haibike Colorado's Directory of Outdoor Recreation Luis Benitez and Colorado's Bike Czar Ken Gart talk about cycling in Colorado and the outdoor industry in general and how Colorado is positioning itself to be the best state for recreating and doing business in the outdoor industry.
Colorado Mesa University is the first NCAA Triathlon program in the State of Colorado. We caught up with head coach Geoff Hanson to learn about their first season and this foundation-building year. Coach Hanson shares insights into the team's training regimen and how they qualified for the NCAA Championship in Tempe, AZ.
Having completed his first marathon 7 years ago, At 42 years old, Bryan Williams set out to complete the 490 mile Colorado Trail Run. Bryan took inspiration from Scott Jaime and worked with coach Cindy Stonesmith to prepare for this epic adventure that would take him over 13,000 foot passes and often getting only a couple hours of sleep each night. Bryan has the Fastest Known Time (FKT) of 8 days and 30 minutes.
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