Chasing the Burn

Multi-time co-host on Chasing the Burn joins for his own interview! Fresh off a 4th place finish at the 70.3 North American Champs in St George, Kevin sits down for a conversation on what that race meant to him after nearly 4 years of struggles. He is no stranger to the struggle- Kevin talks us through what getting a cancer diagnosis as a 17 year old was like. We chat on the under-discussed challenge of life after beating cancer and just how complex that journey was to realizing Olympic dreams in Tokyo a decade later. https://www.calsangels.org/event/cureage-rideUse code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Kate Waugh won T100 Singapore in her first ever outing at the distance just over a week ago. While the young star has made an early mark on the series, we hear in this conversation just what that win meant for her. Kate shares a sobering account of just how challenging her build and experience in Paris was last summer and how she has dealt with the tough lessons to come from the Olympics. Armed with a new perspective, new coach and new environment, it seems that this is only the beginning for the 26 year old Brit. Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Jamie Riddle was a kid from South Africa with big dreams that landed two of them in the past 8 months. He earned a spot at the Olympics in Paris, rode off the front during the bike, took a reset and pivot during the offseason and charged ahead to Ironman South Africa in March. Behind his results is a story very well told. Jamie brings in triathlon fans and creates new ones through his media. Hear all about it in this genuine conversationUse code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Four long years ago Eli was fighting till the final hour for a spot on the USA team for the Tokyo Olympics in triathlon. The self proclaimed cowboy has overhauled his athletic identity since then and is now one of the best 50k runners in the world. Listen to this conversation with Eli as we discuss running, triathlon, cattle and finding the life that makes you happy. Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Final episode of Paris People and Maya Kingma joins the show! Maya shares how health in 2024 made for a less than ideal prep for the Games but how her specific race plan and a focus on tactics shaped outcome for the Dutch athlete in Paris. Maya also goes into what she has been up to in early 2025 in the cycling world and her plans for the year and beyond. Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

The second episode of the series that dives into the experiences of Paris Olympians features Beth Potter. After entering the Olympic year as World Champion and Test Event Champion, Beth ultimately departed Paris last summer with two bronze medals. She graciously allows the "unboxing" of some painful days and weeks in 2024 on this podcast and shares some lessons she'll take to 2028.  Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Before she became a 2x World Champion in 2024, Taylor went to Paris (in 2 sports!). This series will feature conversations with three different athletes that competed in the Olympic Triathlon this past summer. Episode #1 might be the most candid interview Chasing the Burn has done yet... Taylor opens up in a raw and honest way, letting us in on what likely were a few of the most emotionally and physically trying weeks of her life. No spoilers in this dramatic episode description, go listen for yourself!Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

The self described "professional endurance athlete" has added another layer to his identity in 2025. Eric was the runner-up at the Black Canyon 50k race a few weeks ago in just his second ever ultra running race. Appearing to have a knack for the sport, he hopes to add more racing and a possible trip to test himself at one of the UTMB events this summer. Perhaps you've heard of TTL (https://thattriathlonlife.com/) ... the co-founder of the iconic brand in triathlon also tells us about his passion for storytelling and video and the opportunity that stems at the intersection of artist-athlete. Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Riley sits down with Chelsea in Boulder just a few days after their commanding win at the Black Canyon 100k. The rare ultra running conversation on Chasing the Burn is well worth the listen. Riley describes how fitting pieces into the wildly complex puzzle of racing 100 milers has been a many year process and in 2025 finally has them believing that a win at Western States is possible. We chat puking, sponsorship, carbon on trails and how leading by example as a non-binary person in the running community feels even more important this year. Use code BURN for 15% off prescriptions at telyrx.com

Kristin Armstrong is a legend of women's cycling in the USA. She is undoubtedly the greatest ever in the Time Trial, having earned Olympic Gold in Beijing, London and Rio before a (final) retirement launched her coaching career. Kristin was a neutral coach in Paris for USA Cycling and you'll quickly hear why her wisdom and experience holds such value. This conversation is filled with emotion and stories from the career of an all time great who has found her path channelling a relentless drive for competition into the pursuits of athletes she coaches. Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/ 

You may know her best as the 24 year old world champion from 2013 or the sprinting Brit that narrowly missed a medal in Rio back in 2016 but Non Stanford has control of the stopwatch and now is assistant coach in command at the Leeds Triathlon Centre. The beautifully articulate Welsh-woman joins the coaching series and gives us some insight on her retirement, transition to coach and what life as British Triathlon staff looks like.  Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/ 

This coaching legend sits down in Boulder for a conversation on her racing career, retirement and transition to coaching. Julie has helped more athletes than we can name to Ironman podiums around the world. She shares some insight as a female coach in a sport largely dominated by male coaches as well as how working as one piece on one very successful athlete's team has made her a better coach.Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/ 

The second interview in the Coaching Series features a conversation with Nate Wilson. Nate is the performance director for the EF cycling team and has a coaching roster that includes Olympic gold medalists in triathlon and cycling. We discuss differences in his work with cyclists versus triathletes, falling short of performance expectations at an Olympic Games, work life balance for Nate and more. Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/

Chasing the Burn is back. Season 2 kicks off with a conversation with Paulo Sousa, the first guest on a series of episodes featuring coaches in triathlon. After conquering academia several decades ago, the Portugal native turned his focus to coaching triathletes and took on the full commitment of running a daily environment squad of Olympic-focused athletes. Paulo had nine athletes compete at the Olympic Games in Paris last year and has learned more than a thing or two about training, people and politics of sport throughout his career. Listen to this conversation with Paulo Register for the Mercuryman Triathlon at http://mercurymantri.com/

We return to a topic from an April episode on Chasing the Burn: women's triathlon in the NCAA. Arizona State University's head coach Cliff English joins the conversation to update us on the progress of the sport and some issues they are facing. We also discuss the upcoming National Championship for the women which is heading to Clermont, FL on November 9th and the big news of the recent House-NCAA Settlement and what it might mean for triathlon.Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn  

Cool human alert on this episode. Lucy is a professional ultra runner and "recreational" triathlete that just completed her second UTMB/Ironman World Champs double (just 3 weeks apart this year!). The Aussie proves to be an excellent storyteller as she explains how triathlon entered her life in 2020 and what balancing the two huge events looks like. We also get to hear a few Western States tales and some extra wisdom that Lucy has picked up during her decade-long career racing ultras. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn

The first ever Chasing the Burn-gone-rogue episode is the October podcast you didn't know you needed. Abby Levene joins as my co-host and I allow her to take the mic, turn the tables and interview me. After the long overdue introduction we take a stab at our own rendition “SportsCenter endurance blotter” and finish out with a dive into the Grand Final/T100 double header coming in hot this weekend. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn

After nearly two decades of World Triathlon racing, Vicky Holland will start the final race of her career at the Grand Final in Spain in two weeks. Undeniably a legend in short course who has evolved through several eras of the sport, Vicky joins Chasing the Burn to take us down memory lane with her distinctly captivating style of storytelling. From nearly three hour runs in Kenya to a sprint down the blue carpet in Rio where she earned the first ever women's medal in triathlon for Great Britain, this woman is simply fun to listen to. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn

After earning a silver medal for the relay in Paris, Taylor is trying her best to get aero quickly for Ibiza and beyond. Includes Olympic talk, long course talk, a few life lessons and very impressively, Chelsea manages to conduct a professional interview with her best friendUse code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn

Jackie Hering joins the chat on this episode to get me excited for Ironman season. The current leader of the Ironman Pro Series shares a short education on this series of the extremely long distanced racing and provides some insight into her life, perspective on the sport and thoughts on current issues in triathlon. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off most productshttps://telyrx.club/burn

It takes a village to stand on the top step of a professional podium in triathlon and often times a very supportive partner. Josh and Ashleigh are a married couple both pursuing big goals in the sport as individuals but support each other in undeniably critical ways. On this episode we talk about their relationship, from early days as teenagers pursuing totally different paths in triathlon all the way to now now where they have very similar schedules and lives. From immigration horror stories for Josh to the emotional decision to step away from an Olympic dream for Ash, this was a fun conversation with two great people. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

The Paratriathlon races kick off in Paris in just over one week! Kendall Gretsch joins Kevin and Chelsea on the show to share a bit of her impressive story. She owns FOUR Paralympic gold medals across both the winter and summer games. Most notably to us, Kendall won a sprint finish in the PTWC category in Tokyo and is heading to Paris as the reigning Paralympic Champion in that classification. She also educates us on classifications, even more about the Seine, funding in Paralympic sports and more!Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

Kevin and Chelsea traveled to the City of Love to secure the most important details for this 2024 Triathlon Olympic Games recap episode. We debrief the races and focus on a few big topics that headlined the stage of these Games.... of course the water quality in the river, the venue debate, domestiques and more. For a special segment on river currents we hear our friend Flora Duffy discuss her experience and swift navigation of the Seine. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

A once every four years podcast! All things Olympic Triathlon in Paris preview with returning co-host Kevin McDowell. Kevin brings his Olympics experience and expertise from Tokyo to help set the stage for the men's, women's and mixed team relay events next week. We also discuss water quality, the pontoon draw and the swirling insanity that is high performance prep in the village atmosphere. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

The first ever non-triathlon episode on Chasing the Burn features triathlete converted to ultra trail runner and gravel cyclist Heather Jackson. After running a section of Western States as a pacer for Heather a few weeks ago, Chelsea is beyond eager to discuss the insanity of the iconic 100 mile event. This conversation was just really fun- we chat women's sports, the infamous river crossing, nutrition as a New England hockey star and more.Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

Sixteen years since she became Olympic Champion in Beijing, Emma remains one of triathlon's all-time greats. Listen to this conversation as we discuss her career and experience with both Olympic selection and non-selection - lessons that remain relevant in 2024. Emma also talks about her mentoring role with Triathlon Australia and the future. One of the best episodes to date on Chasing the BurnUse code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

Just one month out from the individual races in Paris, Japanese triathlete and math star sits down to talk about his unique journey in triathlon. Kenji goes into the highs and lows of his development under the Australian system, his nationality switch before the Tokyo Olympics, and the recent form and peace he has found training with the Norwegian gang. He is articulate, intelligent and clearly a hard worker.... it will be hard not to root for this guy in Paris. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

Max Stapley features on this episode where we discuss discretionary Olympic selections, how some of those decisions were reached and the health of World Triathlon amid the glory of the Olympics.  Discussion on some nations has been omitted due to public announcement timings and sensitivity to personal affiliations. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

An excellent interview during the dramatic week of Olympic Selection announcements. Jess Learmonth brings Yorkshire charm to this interview and speaks on some big highs and big lows since earning her relay gold medal three years ago in Tokyo. Tune in to hear details on a massive hip injury, pregnancy, return to racing and her thoughts on the current Olympic climate. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

Brilliant mind and Belgian Olympian Claire Michel comes to my rescue for this episode. We chat racing in WTCS Cagliari and the final weeks of the qualification period following the relay event in Huatulco. When and how do nations decide? What is a New Flag spot? A Tripartite spot? Learn it all 

The Olympic year is off and rolling as a WTCS race has finally happened! Paula Findlay and Eric Lagerstrom join Chelsea to chat on the racing in Japan and the storylines and qualification scenarios unfolding beneath the surface. Use code chasingtheburn for 20% off!https://telyrx.club/burn

She's pregnant! Holly sits down for a chat on pregnancy, women's support in the T100 and the recent murmurings on the role of anti-doping testing pools in the series. 

Becca Schepps is the founder of Mortal Hydration, Ironman's new hydration partner. She explains the recently announced alliance, the product and being a woman-owned company in the endurance world. Listen till the end for her take on Olympic selection, politics and funding from her experience with USA Cycling. 

The 26 year old star joins Chelsea in Boulder for a slice of banana bread and a chat on Olympics, her new coach and more...

Chelsea is joined by NCAA coach Kyle Joplin to begin a multi-part conversation on NCAA triathlon. 2024 is the tenth year of the sport's status as "Emerging Sport". We reflect on the progress and consider the future 

Paris-bound American Morgan Pearson joins to chat as he prepares for his second Olympic Games this summer. 

Matthew Sharpe joins the show to analyze the races in Hong Kong and Quarteira and their overtone on the Olympic year

 The first ever female winner of a T100 race dials in to Chasing the Burn all the way from England. One week after Miami, we dig in to who Indie is and how her unique path in triathlon has shaped her 

Kevin McDowell joins as co-host to discuss what happened in Abu Dhabi and the implications of its cancellation. 

The Olympic Champ from Tokyo joins the first ever episode of Chasing the Burn to discuss the details of her lengthy injury and more