Octane Athletics Training Systems Fuel Your Fire Podcast

In this episode, Coach Dave Jimenez does a deep dive on the final preparation for for IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3. Dave breaks this episode down covering the following: Leading up to the Race Tapering and Training During the Taper Nutrition - Topics like carb loading, etc. Mental Preparation Rest and Sleep Race Check-In Gear Preparation, Gear Bags, and Turning in the Bike/Gear Bags RESOURCE: Comprehensive IRONMAN Gear Bag Checklist Race Day Race Morning - Having the Right Mindset Nutrition on Race Morning Race Morning/Pre-Race Protocol Transition Race Morning Race Nutrition The importance of race day execution. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ North Texas Triathlon Fesival Register for the Festival here: http://bit.ly/NTXTri2017 Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN JOIN THE OCTANE TEAM for their entire calendar of COACHED workouts for as little as $69 for the entire year when you use the promo code FYF at checkout. This is an incredible value. Find out more HERE. The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave discusses setbacks and how to deal with them. They can come in many ways.. injuries or health related issues, time constraints, family emergencies, etc. When they come up, how you deal with them is important. Dave speaks from experience having gone through many in his years in the sport, from a DNF at IRONMAN Canada in 2014 to most recently, an injury that has cost him from competing at the Cowtown 50K and IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder this season. In the second segment, Dave discusses consistency. It's arguably the most important part of training and racing. Recently, Dave had a conversation with a friend and athlete who was not only doing their workouts, but they were over-training. The athlete was not understanding how their over-training was a bad thing, then Coach Dave explained that it's inconsistent and impacts everything following that session. It clicked with the athlete and things have improved. The bottom line is that consistency works both ways, you have to do your training and not skip or miss sessions too often and you have to resist the temptation to do more work than what is in the plan.  Finally, Dave spends a few minutes discussing the endurance community. In Dallas/Fort-Worth, there is a very strong community; one where clubs and coaching groups generally do a great job at working together. There are certainly a couple of exceptions, but on the whole, it's a fantastic community. If you feel as if your community isn't what you would like it to be, take it upon yourself to help to create it. It's can be as simple as creating a Facebook page to get area athletes talking and inviting each other to train together. Start there, then see where it goes. Keep the overall theme positive, inclusive and fun and before you know it, it'll be huge. The Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group has nearly 500 people at this point and would welcome you to join. Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN JOIN THE OCTANE TEAM for their entire calendar of COACHED workouts for as little as $69 for the entire year when you use the promo code FYF at checkout. This is an incredible value. Find out more HERE. The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave is joined by fellow Octane Athletics Training Systems Coaches, Avram Carter and Sergio Arias. Coach Dave has mentioned Coach Avram and Coach Sergio many times and now you get to meet them. It's been a long time coming for these two brilliant and committed coaches to be on the show.  The Coaches discuss training and racing in different climates and at different elevations and provide solid strategies and tactics for doing that. It's a fantastic episode. One worth sharing with a friend or two. Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN JOIN THE OCTANE TEAM for their entire calendar of COACHED workouts for as little as $69 for the entire year when you use the promo code FYF at checkout. This is an incredible value. Find out more HERE. The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY  

THIS IS ONE OF MY PROUDEST AND MOST FAVORITE EPISODES EVER. In this episode, Coach Dave is joined by Octane Athletics Training Systems Coach Jaleen and Athlete John Femling. Together we discuss one of the most epic races I have heard of... the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. John has done the race two years in a row, one time training on his own and this past race, working with Jaleen as his coach. The two met while volunteering at the Trans Pecos Ultra Stage Race. We hear all about the training leading up to the race and the race itself. Once we wrap up that interesting conversation, we move to an outstanding second segment. The second segment of the show is focused on questions that we get very often about TrainingPeaks, our chosen tool for athlete planning and collaboration. We focus on what all the interesting metrics, how to set training zones, and how we use the performance management chart. Grab a pen and a notepad, because there are some outstanding learnings available in this segment. We are always open to follow up questions you have. Just hit us up at the contact the coaches page on the website. We promised to post two things during the eposide.  The Octane Athletics Training Systems Threshold Test Template Coach Avram's Article on EXPORTING YOUR TRAININGPEAKS WORKOUTS Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

What a treat! In this episode, Coach Dave is joined by Triathlete Pro Lesley Paterson (@lesleydoestri) and her husband, the uber-brilliant Dr. Simon Marshall (@pssjm3). They discuss Dr. Simon and Lesley's new book, The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion. It's an incredible sports psychology book that helps athletes understand how your brain can be your best friend or your worst enemy. If you have ever said any or all of the following, this book is for you: I wish I felt more like an athlete. I feel fat. When the going gets tough, the tough leave me behind. I don't think I can. I don't cope well with injury. I need to harden the f*ck up. Setting goals is not my problem, acting on them is. People say that I am dependent on exercise or have an addiction. I keep screwing up my races because I lack focus. Other athletes are just tougher, happier, or more bad ass than I am. I don't feel like leaving my comfort zone or pushing myself. I don't handle pressure well. I get overly stressed and anxious the closer I get to race day. In the book, Dr. Simon and Lesley take us through strategies and tactics related to dealing with these issues. They help us understand how our brain is functioning during these times and provide us with exercises to deal with them.  Order the book today. You won't regret it. Here is an Amazon link for you to do so: http://amzn.to/2rGOW1a Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY  

In this episode, Coach Dave is joined by friend and Octane Athletics Training Systems athlete Anna Leigh Kirk, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago. Two years ago, Anna Leigh took up cycling and then eventually triathlon. Anna Leigh completed her first 70.3 at IRONMAN 70.3 Texas in Galveston in April and now has her sights set on larger goals like a Marathon and IRONMAN Texas in 2018. Anna Leigh is positive and optimistic. She is thankful for her health and is a huge inspiration to all that know her. This is a must listen episode! Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Octane Athletics Training Systems coaches, Coach Dave (@bigdave4) and Coach Jaleen (@oboejmh) take questions from the listeners and members of the Octane Athletics Training Systems Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group. They talk about one of the coolest races around, the Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon. We then hop into Q&A where we talk about: Goal Setting Stepping up to that next Distance and knowing when to go for it First-Timer Fear And a few other Quick Hit Questions... Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave is joined by his friend Scott Campbell (@TriNetworkcom) the founder and creator of the triathlon community that is TriNetwork.com. Scott shares what TriNetwork.com is, who it is meant for, and what motivated him to create it. Scott's fiance is Casey Poe, who you might remember from Episode 32 of the podcast. Casey also wrote a great article on Octane-Athletics.com about SKIN CARE BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER A RACE. Go out to TriNetwork.com and join the network. Interact with one another. Let's grow this into the largest and most positive triathlon community on the internet. Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave (@BigDave4) is joined by Coach Jaleen Seshadri (@oboejmh) who had a fantastic year that was capped with her finish at IRONMAN Louisville. The coaches talk about Jaleen's path to IRONMAN, the decision that had to be made 9 weeks out, and the lessons that were learned leading up to, during and after the race. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

This week, Melissa Powell joins the show to discuss her journey to her finish at IRONMAN Chattanooga a couple of weeks ago. She shares the whole story from her decision to sign up and race just four months before to her trip to the hospital, post-race and everything in between. You don’t want to miss it. Here is a link to Melissa’s full race report: https://mpowellweb.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/first-blog-post/ Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERE Like the Facebook Page Collaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook Group Follow Us on Twitter Follow Us on Instagram Follow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show. TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

Two of the Octane Coaches made the trip to Boulder for IRONMAN Boulder this past weekend. On this episode we sit down for breakfast the morning after the race with two of the four new IRONMAN Triathletes, Micah and Bruce to hear all about their race and how they are feeling.  It's an entertaining episode. We hope you love it!Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

This week, Coach Dave (follow @BigDave4) is joined by Octane Athletics Training Systems Coach Jesse Carrington (Follow @TriCoachJesse) for a series of athlete submitted questions. Dave and Jesse discuss Training and Racing with Power, the importance of family and balance with respect to your endurance endeavors, and they discuss how to deal with challenging race day changes like the ones that occurred at Ironman Racine 70.3, Ironman Texas and the CapTex Triathlon in Austin, Texas this year. All of those events had significant and unavoidable things that caused course changes, delays and cancellations. It's a great episode. We hope you enjoy it. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this week's episode, Coach Dave is joined by his friend and a fellow coach Lawrence Arnold from Triple Threat Tough to discuss that club's Youth Training Program. It's a wonderful program run by even more wonderful people. Check it out at triplethreattough.com. Check out the new and improved Octane Athletics Training Systems website.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this week's episode Coach Dave discusses the race that was IRONMAN Texas 2016 which took place on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Dave was chosen as one of ten official event coaches for the race and it was a busy, fun, eventful place to be. After a few minutes about IRONMAN Texas, as promised, Dave discusses Heart rate variability in depth with Jason Moore, one of the co-founders of the best mobile app for measuring HRV, Elite HRV.  Coach Dave is training to race at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta and is raising money for the Scott Rigsby Foundation and Operation IRONFREEDOM in September as his comeback race from knee surgery. To support Coach Dave's goal of raising $2,500, head over to this page and donate whatever you can. Check out the new and improved Octane Athletics Training Systems website.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave talks with Kevin Kuhn from Classified Nutrition. The last time that Kevin was on, he dropped the hammer on the fact that the notion of lactic acid is BUNK. He discusses why he feels that way on the show. Later in the episode, the guys talk about the benefits of supplementing with ketones which Coach Dave started doing now that he is on track to race at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta raising money for the Scott Rigsby Foundation and Operation IRONFREEDOM in September as his comeback race from knee surgery. To support Coach Dave's goal of raising $2,500, head over to this page and donate whatever you can. Check out the new and improved Octane Athletics Training Systems website. Racing IRONMAN Texas on May 14? Coach Dave is one of ten CERTIFIED IRONMAN Coaches that were chosen as official coaches for the race. As an IRONMAN Texas finisher just one year ago, Dave knows what it's like racing in the Woodlands. CLASSIFIED NUTRITION Kevin and his partner Jeff have been incredible supporters of the Fuel Your Fire Podcast and Octane Athletics Training Systems and it doesn't stop now. Want proof... check out what I got from them to share with you:  Hey Octane Athletics crew! Jeff and I really appreciate being a small part of your team!  We’d love to help out more, so we decided to come up with an exclusive program just for Octane athletes.  If you buy the BFA Box (BEFORE, FUEL, & AFTER) we’ll give you 2 free Flavor Files and a free Time-Release Leucine.  We know you are putting in the time, effort, and work, so this is our way of helping you better repair, recover, and adapt to all your training.  Add the BFA System, Time-Release L-Leucine, and your choice of two Flavor Files to your cart.  Then use the coupon code:  OCTANE  We’ll even cover shipping.  Keep up the great work!             Kevin & Jeff What a couple of great guys! Thanks Kevin and JeffSupport the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple. No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

Some of you might recall Ryan from Episode 13 of the podcast. Ryan is one of the founders of Best Bike Split, which was acquired by TrainingPeaks in 2014. TrainingPeaks  is the gold standard for endurance training tools. It offers the best possible platform for athletes to use to log their training and collaborate with coaches via the web. It's built in analysis tools are second to none. Very simply put, Best Bike Split takes athlete, course, and other pieces of information like weather and provides the athlete with a race strategy that will optimize performance. Best Bike Split is available to try for free, so head over to bestbikesplit.com to try it out.  It was time for us to have Ryan come back to discuss the latest from the TrainingPeaks team and we thank him so much for his time.  Ryan mentioned some training on the show, you can take all of that training in here: https://trainingpeaksuniversity.digitalchalk.com Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.   Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

I start this week discussing an amazing event taking place in the Bay Area called the MBK Bay Area Cycle Challenge that is being lead by our friend, amazing person, professional triathlete and Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler. The event supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Whether you are in the Bay Area or not, you can support this event. Just CLICK HERE and donate a few dollars. They all add up. Challenged Athletes Foundation is a 501c3 organization so your donation is tax deductible. Let's come out in force as the Octane Nation and show Challenged Athletes Foundation, Meredith Kessler and her friends our support! CLICK HERE TO DONATE The second part of the show I discuss Heart Rate Variability. I don't go super deep into the science behind it because I am still researching and learning, but I know enough to take you through how you measure it, why you want to, and how to use the data.  The app that I mention on this show is Elite HRV which can be found at http://www.elitehrv.com/. The heart rate straps that I mention that are compatible with the app are the following: Wahoo Tickr ($49) or the updated and more feature rich Wahoo TickrX ($99) Polar H7 ($49) I personally use the Wahoo Tickr and love it. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

Kevin is back on the show, this time to go deep on protein. When we say that he goes deep, we mean it. This self proclaimed biochem nerd knows his stuff. Toward the end of the show we discuss ketones and a bit about some future releases from Classified, including HMB which prevent muscle protein from breaking down. Less damage after training means that it takes shorter for you to recover. Less damage + less time = BETTER RESULTS.  Kevin and his partner Jeff have been incredible supporters of the Fuel Your Fire Podcast and Octane Athletics Training Systems and it doesn't stop now. Want proof... check out what I got from them to share with you:  Hey Octane Athletics crew!   Jeff and I really appreciate being a small part of your team!  We’d love to help out more, so we decided to come up with an exclusive program just for Octane athletes.  If you buy the BFA Box (BEFORE, FUEL, & AFTER) we’ll give you 2 free Flavor Files and a free Time-Release Leucine.  We know you are putting in the time, effort, and work, so this is our way of helping you better repair, recover, and adapt to all your training.    Add the BFA System, Time-Release L-Leucine, and your choice of two Flavor Files to your cart.  Then use the coupon code:  OCTANE   We’ll even cover shipping.    Keep up the good work!             Kevin & Jeff CLASSIFIED NUTRITION What a couple of great guys. Thanks Kevin and Jeff Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly. Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

After too long of a break, Dave and Randy finally reunite for a great show.  The boys discuss putting the fun back into your workouts, mental fatigue associated with training and planning, and Dave dodging a bullet at the greatness that is the Original Pancake House (www.originalpancakehouse.com).   Randy touches on the Heart Rate Strap issues for big guys, the Wahoo Tickr (http://amzn.to/1mWrPZj) and the Fuel Your Fire Nation https://www.facebook.com/groups/1193347154024728/ chimes in on advice for integrating your family into your triathlon life.  Randy transfers out of IMAN Texas to Louisville and the boys discuss Dave jumping into the ketosis pool.   Finally they move to the always entertaining topic of training distractions and how to climb out of the “burn out” doldrums.  Listen up because there are some solid nuggets to take away from this episode.  Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode, Coach Dave is solo. The events of the week surrounding husband, father and former Pro BMXer and talented Ironman Triathlete Dave Mirra motivated Coach Dave to discuss his personal journey with respect to clinical depression. In this episode, Dave is real, raw and honest about his dealing with the struggle. In the end, Coach Dave shares a challenge with those struggling today. He wants them to seek help and deal with the challenges. Life changed in a very positive way for Coach Dave once he dealt with his own issues. He offers to help whomever needs it. Coach Dave also discusses the wrap up of the super successful Ironfire Challenge and looks forward to seeing lots of pictures online of folks with their Ironfore SWAG.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode we answer questions about metabolic testing. When to do it, why and how to use this information. The question comes from long time listener and friend of the show, Sujean Kim. We make mention of a talented coach, Kristin Codish, who runs a local triathlon club, Triple Threat Tough. She also is a Ph. D candidate, a masterful coach and testing practitioner.Randy and Dave then discuss the fact that with all this tech, we have a ton of metrics and that doesn't mean that we should focus on the wrong metrics at the wrong time. When it's time to perform a zone 2 run, then we focus on heart rate to make sure we do so, even if that is at the expense of things like run cadence or ground contact time.Finally, listener and friend of the show, Eric Looney asks an interesting question about whether the new Texas open carry gun law that came to be on January 1st means that we're going to have some folks riding strapped with "an AK47 on their top tube" as Randy suggests. It's an interesting question and we get into it a bit in this episode.Check out the Resource page at octane-athletics.com for free training plans, workouts and other cool stuff.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterThe coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

In this episode we talk about Ironfire starting up. People are killing it with #Ironfire2016. We have at least two people that have almost finished the 140.6 miles already and we're only 6 days in. Ironfire is global. There are 160 people going for it from 5 different countries including the US, Sweden, The Netherlands, The UK, Mexico and Canada. Registration is closed for this time around, but stay tuned because we've got more where this came from!For today's discussion we talk about three topics...Ideas for keeping your nutrition in check. How to deal with your workout gear when your "stink" lingers around after a good washing.Some of the Bike Trainer Apps out there and why we like them.Check out the Resource page at octane-athletics.com for free training plans, workouts and other cool stuff.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterThe Octane Athletics Training Systems Coaching Staff is offering FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

The boys hit the half century mark with Episode 50.  Topics vary from the perils of raising millennials to taking the mystery out of triathlon strength and conditioning. Puberty hits Randy like a armored car filled with quarters and Octane Athletic’s first virtual event, The Ironfire Challenge is discussed in detail.  Our dynamic duo also discuss the Octane Athletics Training System’s take on the communal nature of the triathlon related organizations and finally get philosophical about how if you help enough people achieve their goals then we will achieve our goals.  Probably the most exciting thing to come out of Octane Athletics since free t-shirts and water bottles, is “The Ironfire Challenge.”  We are putting on a virtual 140.6 distance race that can be completed during the entire month of January. The faster you finish, the more bragging rights to be had.  Tell your friends, tell your family, tell the mailman… challenge people in your life to start off 2016 with steps towards a healthier life.  All registrants will receive a bib with number and their name, a finisher tech t-shirt, and a finisher’s medal.  Listen for details and register at http://www.octane-athletics.com/ironfire. A large portion of the proceeds with go to the Make a Wish Foundation.  Randy and more surprisingly, Dave geeked out a little on functional screening movements, motor unit innervation, and proper strength training progression during the build up to the “A” race.  Randy plugged Matt Dixon’s “The Well Built Triathlete: Turning Potential Into Performance” as a go to reference for proper strength training creation and progression.     Listen to Dr. Ron Tribendis' podcast Recover like a Pro.Pick it up on Amazon today as a present for yourself here: http://amzn.to/1YuuGKlWe also took the guess work out of over/under training by discussing the TSB “Form” metric on Training Peaks.  Read more about it here http://home.trainingpeaks.com/blog/article/managing-your-training-stress-balanceCheck out the Resource page at octane-athletics.com for free training plans, workouts and other cool stuff.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterThe Octane Athletics Training Systems Coaching Staff is offering FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

2016 is almost here. With that said, many people are going to set a goal to to take on their first triathlon. Dave and Randy thought it would be a good idea to talk through this in a topic they're calling Tri 101 - Back to the Basics. As an added bonus, Coach Dave put together a 12-Week Sprint Training Plan for Beginners that you can download free of charge from the Octane Resources Page.Octane is sponsoring and "hosting" a virtual Ironman in the month of January. Perfect for those New Year's resolutions. Stay tuned to Octane Athletics website, Facebook and the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Page on Facebook.The Octane Athletics Training Systems Coaching Staff is offering FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com this holiday season!Gift Ideas for Beginner Triathletes: New goggles - Nothing worse than cheap goggles that leak. It's a low cost way to make a big impact on your triathlete. Dave likes the TYR Special Ops 2.0 Transition Goggles http://amzn.to/1l0H17y because they are photochomatic so you only need one pair for indoor/hazy day or outdoor/sunny day. They're only $23.27 a pair right now on Amazon. A good Bike tool - Trust us... they need one. I like the Crank Brothers Multi Bicycle Tool (17-Function). It's 27.99 on Amazon (http://amzn.to/1IsSCRJ) and its small enough to fit in the saddle bag, a jersey pocket or even in the bento box. Bike Trainer - It's the winter and even down in Texas we spend a lot of time on the trainer. CycleOps Mag+ Trainer w/Adjuster would be what I would get if I were buying now. It's on amazon for $175.99. http://amzn.to/1l0GXF2 Gift Ideas for experienced Triathletes: Book - How Bad Do You Want It?: Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle by Matt Fitzgerald (http://amzn.to/1l0IRp7). Almost every athlete I talk to wants to know how to get better with their mental game. Matt's book does that. It's around $15 on Amazon. Coaching - That's right... pop for their coach. If they haven't had one, give them a month or two of coaching to get them started. It should cost between $150 and $500 dependent on the coach and the services they include.  Wahoo Kickr Bike Trainer - This is a computer or smartphone/tablet controlled resistance trainer (http://www.wahoofitness.com/devices/wahoo-kickr-powertrainer.html). This will take your loved one's training to another level. Add a ZWIFT (http://zwift.com/) account and you turn training into a competitive video game. Kickrs are available at your best local bike shop, like Tri Shop and retail for about $1,200. Randy’s Top Holiday Weekend Deals TomTom Multisport - $99.00 33% off (http://amzn.to/1PXiTQ7). If you don’t have a GPS watch and you are on a budget, this is a no brainer.  This model was my first multisport watch and it packs a lot of features-even at the retail price- for the money.  It doesn’t support power meters but has an easy interface and at $99 this is less expensive than some stand alone heart rate monitors and run-only GPS watches.  Note that it doesn’t come with a heart rate strap or monitor but see below Jarv Bluetooth Smart HR Monitor - $30 (http://amzn.to/1jw6XGG) This low cost Bluetooth smart HR monitor will work with your Tomtom devices, iPhones and Androids, and a multitude of other devices.  I haven’t personally tested this device but at $30 and buying through amazon with their liberal return policy, you probably can’t go wrong here if you are looking for a low cost GPS solution.   Garmin Heart Rate Run $40 which is 60% off (http://amzn.to/1jw6ZOK). If you need a replacement for your Garmin devices, I’ve never seen the Garmin HR Run this cheap.   Fenix 3 $100 off Watch and Watch Bundles (http://amzn.to/1PXiPzJ). The latest release of the Fenix 3 includes almost all of the 920’s multisport features and includes a ton of features that any outdoorsman will find useful. Garmin Vivofit GPS Smartwatch $169/199 32% off (http://amzn.to/1PXiM6T). This very capable activity and GPS device will cover most needs with the exception of a full blown multisport mode.  If you’ve already got an Ant + HR monitor then you don’t need to buy the bundle.   Withings Smart Scales $69/$99 Normally $99/$159 (http://amzn.to/1PXiNHY) Randy pulled the trigger on the WS-50 Scale on Friday.  Right now it looks like the WS-50 scales are sold out because Randy can only find them for $149.  He paid $99.  However, the WS-30 is still available at $69 which is the lowest these scales have ever been.  Both scales will sync with Training Peaks, MyFitnessPal, and a cornucopia of other apps.  Connects through your wireless home network.   Wahoo 20% off any 1 item with coupon code TURKEY:  Note, not valid on any trainers, ELEMNT, or RFLKT.  Available on Wahoo’s site.  Ends Sunday, Nov 29th.  Although this doesn’t cover trainers, it will cover the Tickr which is probably the most versatile HR monitor on the market.  Transmitting in both Bluetooth Smart and Ant +, this device can cover all your bases if you have a mix of Garmin and Bluetooth devices such as a 920XT and a Wahoo Kickr or Snap.  I pulled the trigger on this one myself over the weekend.   Training Peaks 25% off annual premium membership (Code: 25ST15) Best Bike Split 35% off annual membership  (Code: PREM35) Cowtown Marathon Races (Code: BF16SATCM $10 off K Races and BF16SUNCM $20 off Marathon distances) Training Over the Holidays Most important thing is to stay moving.  Something is always better than nothing. Now is a really great time to be keying on your areas you need to improve. We'd bet for many of the folks out there strength is an area that they can focus on. Work on your swim technique. These are indoor activities so there isn't any excuse for not doing them. On the bike and run, slow things down. Work Zone 2 (base building efforts now). That will get your aerobic engine finely tuned and will give you a jump start for 2016.  If you are doing an early season A-Race. Get with your coach NOW to get the plan laid out for that. (Galveston example) We've found with everything going on around this time of year waking up and training in the morning is really the only way that I can guarantee that it gets done. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? 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Joe Friel is a legend in endurance sports. He's written books that have Bible in the title and that word is deserved. He has pioneered many of the metrics and methods that have become commonplace in endurance sports. He presented last week at the Tri Shop in Plano, Texas and Joe was nice enough to allow us to record and release his seminar.Last weekend, Tri Shop in Plano, Texas celebrated their 4th "Birthday" and instead of taking gifts, they gave them. That's what they do at Tri Shop. Octane's own Coach Dave was on the agenda and followed the likes to Joe Friel and John Cobb. That couldn't have been fun.Here is a list of what went down at the event....Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

In this episode, Dave and Randy discuss Ironman 70.3 Austin in detail. They talk about the race generally and specifically to how Randy went at the course that day. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

Recovery Pump is the sponsor for this short “did you know” episode. Go to recoverypump.com and use the code: OCTANE. You get a $25 shipping credit and either a $50 or $150 Gift Card when you order your Recovery Pump System.The last "did you know" episode can be found HERE. In that episode, the tip saved you hundreds on the purchase of your new bike.In this episode... The end of the year is coming up quickly. One thing that many people overlook is the use of their “use it or lose it” medical flex spending accounts, so in the episode we share a fairly cool idea on how you can spend those remaining funds in a way that can benefit you for years to come.  Do you have a medical flex spending account? Do you want a Recovery Pump System for little to no additional money out of pocket? Here is what you do...Go to RecoveryPump.comIdentify the System you wantCall Insurance company and get conditional approval because you need the boots for recovery and to improve circulationGo to your family doctor and tell them that you have conditional approval from insurance and that you need the boots for recovery and to improve circulation. He or she knows you're a badass endurance athlete, so they will write you a prescription for the boots to keep you healthy. Find out how much you have left in your company medical flex spending account.Order the boots using the OCTANE Promo Code from Recovery Pump and pay for them with your medical flex spending account card.Turn in the receipt with the prescription to your insurance and get reimbursed whatever they will cover.Enjoy your Recovery Pump for years to come.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

The guys start out with some of their normal banter and a few shout outs to athletes that recently completed (and shredded) their A-Races. Coach Dave shares some insight on what it's like to be a coach on race day when his athletes are out there on course. The guys then drop some knowledge for you...Do you want to lose all of your hard earned fitness that you so painstakingly built this year?  How about putting on 25 pounds during the “Off Season” ?  Sounds great, right?  NOT IN OUR HOUSE YOU DON’T!  Listen up, Octane Nation because this episode will tell you everything that you need to know stay in shape in the offseason, build some FTP (That’s fancy talk for “bike go fast”), improve your run, and have that bikini body you always wanted come March 2016.  We also talk about Randy’s borderline anorexia and Mike’s stroke volume.   Do you want free stuff?  Who doesn’t.  Well the only thing you have to do is listen to this episode to find out what is going down in a few weeks during Austin 70.3 weekend.    ANNOUNCEMENT: It is official, Randy Messman is a IRONMAN Certified Coach!  “BY THE POWER OF THREE LET OCTANE NATION UNITE!” Finally, Mike and Randy’s articles that are shamelessly plugged and can be read here.   Strength Training for Runners  How Randy Lost 38 Pounds in Six Months aka MyFitnessPal is Lying to You The conversation takes an ugly turn so stick around for a funny out take that we'll call, “Caulk Talk”.Please bow your heads for a moment of silence in memory of Bevo XIV.  Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

In episode 44, the boys discuss Kona for a bit. They talk the interesting data that people pull out at the World Championships like the shoe and bike counts. They also talk who finished where including some Sean Astin talk and whether "Rudy" was on or off-sides.Finally, they talk about the importance of race nutrition. Specifically how important it is to have a simple executable plan that is partially based on science and partially based on feel through trial and error during training.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also…Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

Warning: the last 2 minutes is probably rated somewhere between PG-13 and NC-17. We chopped up some of the edits from the episode to give you a flavor for the warm up conversations that happen before we record and how easy it is to distract us and to turn Mike into a cackling hen of laughter.In this episode we discuss Dave’s Doctor’s Despicable bedside manner (not really), training with knee injuries, the value of coaching, free Online Training Plans, and the elusive CHUPACABRA.   The discussion about the knee stemmed from a post-op diagnosis from Dave's doctor that “Your knee will only be 70%.”  Does this mean: 70% Range of Motion70% Strength70% of the CartilageDave didn't ask while in the moment.The boys then discuss four really great ways to train with a knee that is less than 100% and how to keep Dave’s long course dreams alive with in-depth discussions of strength training, recovery methods, alternative workouts, and varying training loads to minimize the impact of running.   Mike nearly has an aneurism caused by an epic rant on the subject of saving money by not hiring a coach.  We explore the logic (or lack of logic) of athletes who spend thousands of dollars on equipment, race entries, magic pixie dust supplements and travel while searching for a free Ironman training plan online.   Finally we look at some of the free plans offered online and discuss items every athlete should consider when evaluating a training plan.  Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also…Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

In this episode, Mike and Dave are joined by a triathlon business legend, Jack Caress. For over 30 years, Jack Caress has been producing and marketing participant sports events around the world. He is the founder and President of Pacific Sports LLC. Since the firm’s inception Pacific Sports has produced over 430 multisport events throughout the world. Jack is a co-founder of Triathlon Business International and until recently, Jack served as the organization's President.  From it's inception in 2010, TBI has developed the industry group for the sport of triathlon worldwide.   Some of TBI's most prominent accomplishments include:Five U.S. ConferencesTwo Global Conferences (London 2013, Roth 2015)TBI Triathlon Pavilion at Interbike and the Interbike Triathlon AwardsU.S. Market Research Study (with special thanks to my colleague Gary Roethenbaugh)ITU & TBI 2012 Olympic Games Reception in London presented by Active Network at Hyde ParkFounding of the Ron Smith Award (a personal mentor and pioneer in our sport) and the best in industry awardsWorking with the founders and board of Triathlon Industry Association (TIA) in the UK and the launching Triathlon Business JapanBREAKING DOWN THE U.S. TRIATHLON MARKETPLACEThis Triathlon Research Study is the Most Insightful Report into the U.S. MarketplaceOrder it here: http://triathlonbusinessintl.com/market-research-survey.htmlJack recently resigned his role as President of TBI so that he can serve on the Board for the Southern California Committee for the Olympic Games (SCCOG) and the Los Angeles Sports Council where he will lend his leadership and expertise to help Los Angeles secure the 2014 Summer Olympic Games.Jack is also the founder of the US Open Triathlon being held in Rockwall, TX on October 18, 2015 and has provided Octane listeners with the code OSOT15 to save 15% on the registration fee for the US Open.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also…Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

This entire episode focused on listener Q&A stemming from our Yeti Rambler Promo. We knocked out questions from 8 or so listeners in this episode alone. We start with a question from Kris Keele about our Kona Picks. We then talk hydration solutions for the bike submitted by Hayley Henzen. We answer a question about motication and consistency put to us via Instagram by Shamin Jamadar. We discuss whether triahletes should run an off-season maration, which was a quesiton submitted by a great local coach, Tommy Johnson.We talk about altering schedules for massage or chiro in the offseason for Andrew Jopling. We answer Austin 70.3 questions for Travis Jennings. We answer a question about body temperature post race from Tabatha Hill. We answer James Shukis' question about getting beyond lackluster results at the 13.1 and 26.2 distance. Lora Sticknet asked us about off season running and specifically running a late winter/early spring marathon knowing that the A race is a late summer/fall Ironman. Finally we discuss how diet should change in the off-season, which was asked by Bruce Kamp.You don't know about this promo?... where have you been. Participation is easy and here is how.Winning is easy...Like the Octane Athletics Facebook PageAdd AT LEAST 3 of your endurance minded or wanna be endurance minded friends to the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook group. Submit one question for us to answer on the podcast either in the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook group or via Twitter @octaneusa with the hashtag ‪#‎fuelyourfire‬Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Also…Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

First off.... We want to welcome little Stearns Le Seur V to the world. That's right... he's the fifth! We wish Stearns IV and Laura the biggest congrats on the arrival of their baby boy.In this episode, the boys discuss Ironman University in depth. Coach Dave and Randy are both completing the program and share their candid thoughts on it. I think you'll be somewhat surprised by what they have to say. As a matter of fact at the time Coach Dave has completed the testing process and found out that on this day that he is indeed one of the first Ironman Certified Coaches. The second topic for this episode is all about the Off-Season. The guys talk about the importance of the off-season, how to maximize this time and the best way to interact with your coach during the off season. Finally, the Octane Athletics Yeti Rambler campaign provided the guys with many good questions. They take on a few of these questions, so give it a listen and be sure to participate in the campaign. You can find out all about it HERE.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.

The guys take a break from guest interviews and go back to answering lister questions and topic suggestions. This week they discuss Open Water Swim Techniques, including things that you can do in the pool to better prepare you for the open water. They discuss their favorite races that they have done and why and then discuss what races are on their bucket lists. Finally, the guys talk about marathon preparation and the importance of good form, core strength and flexibility for runners.Randy Posted a review of the Feedback Sports Pro Elite Bike Workstand to our youtube channel. You can view that here: https://youtu.be/uR-EslIa_uQTo purchase this awesome work stand or anything else you hear about on the show, head to Amazon HERE. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterIf you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.

Jeff Randol, President of Classified Nutrition and his co-founder Kevin Kuhn, M.S. Ed., CSCS join us for their unique take on training and race nutrition and to discuss their before, during, and after nutritional supplementation system designed to simplify and demystify endurance nutrition. Classified Nutrition is dedicated to bringing athletes the most effective supplements and nutrition system available.  Classified Nutrition is changing the way athletes train, but even more than that, Classified Nutrition is changing the way athletes recover, repair, and adapt to their training.  Your training should be a well thought-out plan.  Your nutrition should be as well! Look for Classified Nutrition at your local endurance specialty retail store or online at the Classified Nutrition website. If your local endurance specialty retail store doesn't carry Classified Nutrition, ask them to carry it and tell them to contact Jeff at 972.788.0808 or at support@classifiednutrition.com to do so.Jeff and Kevin are offering a special special offer for our listeners... go to http://classifiednutrition.com/octane and when you order the system, you get an entire bag of Fuel for FREE with your order.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterIf you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com.

Sports Dietician Eve Pearson from Nutriworks CNC joins Coach Dave for a second episode of "Ask Eve" where she knocks it out of the park with her knowledge of endurance nutrition. You can reach Eve at her website or at 214.739.2223.Locally, you can see Eve at any of these upcoming events:Colleyville Fat Loss for Life Nutrition Class on Thu 08/27/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDallas Run Nutrition Class on Tue 09/01/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMFort Worth Run Nutrition Class on Mon 09/07/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMKeller Run Nutrition Class on Wed 09/09/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMColleyville Fat Loss for Life Nutrition Class on Thu 09/10/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMFor 3 years Eve and the CNC team was voted “Best Sports Nutritionist in Texas” by the readers of Competitor Texas Magazine!Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastIf you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

We got 30 minutes with the Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence who couldn't have been nicer. Who is James Lawrence, the IronCowboy?James is a husband.  I am a proud father of four daughters and a son.  James is an athlete.  He competes in endurance races and Ironman Triathlons.  He currently holds two world record in 70.3 and 140.6 triathlon racing.  Most recently, he did something that people couldn't have imagined... he finished 50 Ironman triathlons, in 50 consecutive days, through all 50 States. As if that's not enough to impress you, he did it for an amazing cause... to fight Childhood Obesity benefitting the Jamie Oliver US Food Foundation. The missing isn't over... head over to James' IronCowboy.co website and DONATE!His 50/50/50 was amazing and even though he gave us much more than this, we wanted to know two things....Walk us through some details about how you trained for something like this.Tell us what is next for Team Iron Cowboy (James, Sunny, their kids, the wingmen, and his fans)James more than covered these two main themes, including announcing for the first time publicly what he called the IC Epic 5, where James is going to give all of us a chance to do 1, 3, or 5 Ironman Distance Triathlons in a week in beautiful Park City, Utah.Listen up NOW!Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGive us a call and leave us your questions or thoughts about the show at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…ACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED… You get 10% off the purchase ofany RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and using the promo code: OCTANE at checkout. You will also get a $25 shipping credit and a$50 gift card with the purchase of an RP system or a $150 gift card with the purchase of the RPX system.Do you get value from the show? Show your appreciation and pop for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich.  If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

Nick Salazar (@TriRig) started TriRig.com initially to do product reviews. His product reviews are detailed and have some great photography even today. What Nick noticed in his research while doing the reviews is that there were some gaps in the marketplace that needed to be filled. It was then that he took things into his own hands and started to develop products to fill those gaps. Nick shares this unique story and discusses gear, bikes, and aerodynamic innovation. Give it a listen and let us know what you think at Octane-Athletics.com, at Facebook.com/OctaneAthletics, or on Twitter at @OctaneUSA.Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGive us a call and leave us your questions or thoughts about the show at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)ACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED… You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and using the promo code: OCTANE at checkout. You will also get a $25 shipping credit and a$50 gift card with the purchase of an RP system or a $150 gift card with the purchase of the RPX system.If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

That's right, we had the pleasure of spending around an hour talking with Meredith Kessler (Twitter and Instagram), who minutes before our conversation had just wrapped up a 7-hour training day. You'd never know it though because she's got an amazing energy. Infectious. This is a must listen episode where Meredith opens up about her training and training partners, the sport of triathlon today, the newly formed Professional Triathlon Union, how she feels going into Kona as well as a sweet tribute to her super supportive husband and partner in life and business, Aaron. It was an honor and privilege to get to talk with Meredith and to add her to our Octane Athletics extended family.Support those that support Meredith!Click on sponsor logos for more information about their products and services.Life of A Triathlete: Life of a Triathlete from Meredith KesslerHelping triathletes excel and avoid the pitfalls. Home of the upcoming manuals Life of a Triathlete: Race Preparation and Life of a Triathlete: Business.Meredith and Aaron wrote the Life of a Triathlete manuals (an age group edition and a pro edition) to help athletes reach their goals in sport faster than being out on their own. They have compiled what Meredith has experienced and seen over her 16 years as an athlete (9 years as an amateur and 7 years as a pro) in over 55 long distance Ironman triathlons and countless other races. They take what is good and not so good and hope that they can through their own journey in sport. If they do, then they feel that their job is done!Core ElementzSomething Aaron and Meredith have been a part of and are currently in the middle of a soft launch of is Core Elementz.Core Elementz – Sports Performance Training ProgramsCore Elementz – Sports Performance Training ProgramsGet sports and fitness training sessions from our certified fitness trainers at Core Elementz. We offer Soccer, MMA, baseball training for individuals and atheltes. Core Elementz is the Internet’s best resource for comprehensive sports and personal fitness training. They connect users with workouts and nutritional packages from some of the nation’s most esteemed coaches and trainers, who specialize in all-inclusive fitness for:Beginners to advanced athletes.Youth sports-specific training - soccer, football, baseball and more!Nutrition programs for everything from performance and weight loss to diabetes and hypertension.Supplementation programs to fuel your fitness!Core Elementz is the only online fitness and nutrition experience that offers its clients the same level of training as professional athletes. The company currently offers streaming video workouts, sports-specific skill, speed and strength training, weight training, 30 day meal and nutritional programs all natural NSF Sports Certified supplements and a kid's corner. Core Elementz offers soccer, baseball, basketball, football, MMA fighting, golf, tennis...and more.Kids CornerKids Corner is being brought to you by the same people that brought you Core Elementz. Kids Corner is a safe online community just for kids. Kids Corner is dedicated to helping kids become more physically fit and live a healthier lifestyle through fun and educational online resources. Kids Corner provides kids with videos of games, skill training and fitness videos, current articles, interviews, a cooking show and much more.Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.ACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED… You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and using the promo code: OCTANE at checkout. You will also get a $25 shipping credit and a$50 gift card with the purchase of an RP system or a $150 gift card with the purchase of the RPX system.Upcoming Events:NEXT WEEK: The folks from TriRig will join us. Check out TriRig and submit your comments or questions for them on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

What an honor! We got to record an interview with Charity Miles (@CharityMiles) CEO Gene Gurkoff (@GeneGurkoff). Not only is Gene one heck of an endurance athlete, completing 50 or so marathons, a trail ultra-marathon, and 6 Ironman Triathlons, but he is a Harvard Law graduate that went from a prestigious law firm in New York City to the founder and CEO of an amazingly addictive and charitable iPhone and Android App called Charity Miles. Charity Miles is a free iPhone and Android app that enables people to earn corporate sponsorships that benefit their favorite charities while walking, running or biking. They are supported by awesome companies like Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Timex Sports and Kenneth Cole. It's time to mobilize (pun intended) Octane Nation! Get the app and use it! It costs you nothing but a few seconds and the impact is huge.Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also...PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.ACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED... You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and using the promo code: OCTANE at checkout. You will also get a $25 shipping credit and a $50 gift card with the purchase of an RP system or a $150 gift card with the purchase of the RPX system. Upcoming Events:This Week: Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler joins the Octane guys to talk triathlon, training and life. Check out Meredith’s website and submit your comments or questions for Meredith on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)NEXT WEEK: The folks from TriRig will join us. Check out TriRig and submit your comments or questions for them on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

Casey Poe (@skinnocentco) is not only a badass triathlete and bike racer, but she's hilarious! Casey also happens to be the owner of Skinnocent.Co and is a Licensed Esthetician who attended Esthetics school at the prestigious Aveda Institute New York. She trained in the art of facial treatments, body waxing, and makeup application techniques alongside some of the most highly regarded instructors in the field, specializing in the science of chemical peels.During this episode, Casey takes us through the ins and outs of how to care for the largest organ that we have, the skin. The episode is as funny as it is informative.Here is a list of the products that Casey discusses in this episode for your reference:Beauty BalmPlanet Sun SleevesCoolibarVital ProteinsHere is where you can find and get a hold of Casey for consultation:Skinnocent.Co WebsiteTwitterFacebookInstagramBook an Appointment with CaseyCasey gave Mike a peel. We'll share the video on that soon. Here is a copy of the protocol that she followed for that peel.Casey recommends that we are all up to speed on the risks by visiting the skin cancer foundation website. PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED... You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and usng the promo code: OCTANE. You also get a $25 shipping credit and a gift card valued at $50 when you purchase the RP model and a gift card valued at $150 when you buy the RPX model.Upcoming Events:This Week we will have Gene Gurkoff, the CEO of Charity Miles on the show. Be looking for this episode. Gene and the Charity Miles team is helping to change the world, and you can help doing what you are already doing, running and cycling. Read this great article about Gene and Charity Miles and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Week of August 10th – Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler joins the Octane guys to talk triathlon, training and life. Check out Meredith’s website and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Support the Show:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

We love to make ourselves a little uncomfortable so that we can get better and learn new things. With that said, on July 28, 2015 we did our first LIVE show from TriShop in Plano, TX. We sat down with Trent Nix, arguably the best bike fitter in the area if not the state. He's has completed over 1,000 rider's bike fits and is a Slowtwitch and Retul Master Bike Fitter. Trent dropped a lot of notable information on us, so get your pad and pen ready for this one. You can watch this episode on our YouTube Channel. While you are there, SUBSCRIBE so that you know when we do more of these LIVE shows and other great videos. Check out Trent and what TriShop has to offer on their Website, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Instagram and on that awesome YouTube Channel.If you support Octane Athletics Fuel Your Fire Podcast you will:PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterACTIVE LISTENER DEAL... You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until July 31, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and usng the promo code: OCTANEUpcoming Events:This week: Casey Poe, Bad Ass Triathlete, Bike Racer and Esthetician joins us to discuss general skin care with a focus on skin care for athletes. We'll discuss dealing with dry skin from chlorine, treating and preventing sun damage, and dealing with saddle sores. One of the guys may be getting a face peel. If that goes down, there will be video.Next Week we will have Gene Gurkoff, the CEO of Charity Miles on the show. Be looking for this episode. Gene and the Charity Miles team is helping to change the world, and you can help doing what you are already doing, running and cycling. Read this great article about Gene and Charity Miles and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Week of August 10th – Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler joins the Octane guys to talk triathlon, training and life. Check out Meredith’s website and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Support the Show:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

This one starts off with a bang. Randy recovers from his "Gas Guzzler" suggestion with podcast gold arguing that H eclipses Coffee in terms of its addictive properties. This show note editor found it hilarious when I listened. The guys then discuss some backlash and a slight lack of professionalism exhibited by Normatec VP Kristian Pearson following our side-by-side between RecoveryPump and Normatec. The Octane guys kept it professional with Mr. Pearson offering for him to join the show to discuss Normatec in greater detail. This is the third such invite that was made to Normatec. We shall see where that goes. In the mean time, listen to Episode 29 to get full coverage on the recovery boot challenge we did between RecoveryPump and Normatec. Randy discusses taking the Colorado pancake challenge. See the attached pictures to get an idea of this thing. The last segment of the show is some Q&A about Power Meters and how coaches look at and use metrics like heart rate, cadence, power, etc. Finally, we announce new ways that you, our listeners, can get involved in the show....Call us. That's right, give us a call at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835) and leave us a message with feedback, questions, topic suggestions, rants, guest suggestions, or anything else you want to drop on us.Chat with us on slack.com. It's FREE! Our channel is https://octaneathletics.slack.com/messages/podcasting/ and you will be able to chat with us pretty often, including everytime we do a live streamed show.Active listener deals... Get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System at http://recoverypump.com/. Use the promo code OCTANE at checkout.LIVE PODCAST with Trent Nix, one of the owners of TriShop in Plano, TX, who is an incredibly talented bike fitter. That's right, we're going to record the podcast live. Come join us at TriShop from 7-8 PM on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. There will be beer, food, and some free SWAG for those that attend.Week of August 4th: Recording with Gene Gurkoff, the CEO of Charity Miles. Be looking for this episode. Gene and the Charity Miles team is helping to change the world, and you can help doing what you are already doing, running and cycling. Read this great article about Gene and Charity Miles and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page, via the new Slack Channel or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Early August - Date TBD - Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler joins the Octane guys to talk triathlon, training and life. Check out Meredith's website and submit your comments or questions for Gene on our Facebook page, via the new Slack Channel or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835).PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachUpcoming Events:Support the Show:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

In this episode, we are joined by Brian Carberry and Andrew "Red" Readinger from RecoveryPump.During this episode, we talk in detail about the technology and science related to the kind of therapy that is provided by RecoveryPump. We then put the RecoveryPump to the test against it's competition, Normatech, side-by-side. Mike has never used any kind of recovery boot before and Dave has been an avid boot user for a couple of years and both of the guys strap in for a test drive in them. We shot two videos that you will want to check out. This first video is one that Randy shot where he unboxes the device and walks you through the components. He explains what they do and some of the settings in depth.This second video is one that Randy shot of Dave and Mike in the boots. Dave in the RecoveryPump and Mike with one leg in the RecoveryPump and one in the Normatech. The findings from both of the guys is interesting. SUBSCRIBE to the Octane Athletics YouTube Channel for more informative and entertaining videos in the future.IMPORTANT benefit for our listeners: RecoveryPump is offering listeners of the Octane Athletics Fuel your Fire Podcast 10% off for the remainder of July by using the code OCTANE at checkout at recoverypump.com.ABOUT RECOVERY PUMPRecoveryPump began serving the athletic community on January 1, 2011 after decades helping to improve the quality of life for over 50,000 patients through pneumatic compression pump therapy. The results this therapy has produced for those suffering from arterial and venous disease, lymphedema and other circulatory problems like diabetes have been tremendous.Further research revealed that this same technology could prove equally beneficial to athletes. Scientific evidence abounds in support of the use of sequential compression to expedite recovery, but RecoveryPump became excited by the prospect of sharing these benefits firsthand with the athletic community.What they believed from the start has proven to be true - once you try RecoveryPump and experience the benefits it provides, you'll be a believer in this type of recovery treatment and specifically, RecoveryPump's unique way of delivering it.From the average Joe's to Ironman Triathletes to Pros like 2015 NBA League MVP Stephen Curry and Carly Lloyd from the US Women's National Soccer Team and Professional Triathlete and Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler, RecoveryPump is the best weapon on the market to achieve #LessPainMoreGain.Helpful Links for Recovery Pump:RecoveryPump Twitter FeedRecoveryPump Instagram FeedPLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

Sports Dietician Eve Pearson from Nutriworks CNC joins Coach Dave to discuss endurance nutrition. Specifically they discuss fueling and hydrating in the heat, training and/or racing fat adapted and how it can impact performance, and how it is possible to gain weight while marathon or long course triathlon training.You can reach Eve at her website or at 214.739.2223. You can also see Eve at one of her upcoming events:Dallas Run Nutrition ClassTue 07/21/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMFort Worth Run Nutrition ClassMon 07/27/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMKeller Run Nutrition ClassWed 07/29/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMDallas Run Nutrition ClassTue 08/04/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMFort Worth Run Nutrition ClassMon 08/10/2015, 06:00 PM - 07:00 PMPLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

Dave, Randy and Mike talk time management providing some really useful tips for making the most of the most valuable resource we have, our time. Following that, the guys go through some Q&A.PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

As promised, this is the addendum to episode 26 where Randy Messman does a short, but informative interview with James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy. As of the time of this posting, James was in Mississippi wrapping up #19 of 50 full distance Ironman Triathlons (140.6 Miles) in all 50 states in 50 days.You can read all about James here: http://www.ironcowboy.co/You can track James' progress via his blog here: http://www.ironcowboy.co/blog/You can read all about James' chosen charity partner, the Jamie Oliver Foundation here: http://www.ironcowboy.co/donate/Follow James on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

After we hear about the most epic surprise birthday party in the history of ever pulled off by LeeAnne Sexton, Mike's wife, the guys spend a little time talking about lactate threshold with Randy after he rocks the podium at a local race. The highlight of this episode was the discussion around Randy's meetup with James Lawrence, the Iron Cowboy, that we discussed in Episode 23. Randy also went out to the Dallas Athletes Racing Wounded Warrior Event to meet up with Derek Mitchell who Dave had a chance to sit and talk with in Episode 15. Don't forget that Dave and Mike are racing FOR CHARITY on September 20th. Winner's charity gets 75% of the pool of funds and the loser's charity gets 25%. Dave is Team Junk (Prostate Cancer Foundation) and Mike is Team Boobies (Komen Breast Cancer Foundation). Donate by clicking HERE or on the picture to the right.Got questions of your own that we can answer for you? Hit us up on twitter or on facebook at facebook.com/OctaneAthletics. Don't be shy!PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachSupport the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com. 

Summer is here. It's hot outside. Dave and Mike talk about training in the heat and heat acclimation. They also make an announcement that will be fun and be great for the community. Dave and Mike will be racing against one another at the Dallas Athletes Racing Disco Olympic Distance Triathlon to raise money for Komen and for Prostate cancer. Mike is Team Boobies (Breast Cancer Awareness) and Dave is Team Junk (Prostate Cancer Awareness).  The winner will donate 75% of the proceeds to their associated charity and the loser donates the other 25%. The race is on September 20, 2015. Stay tuned for more info on where you can throw a few bucks into the pot on this.Got questions of your own that we can answer for you? Hit us up on twitter or on facebook at facebook.com/OctaneAthletics. Don't be shy!PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachBe sure to check out octane-athletics.com. Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.

Dave and Mike banter a bit then get into about a dozen listener questions. We knock them out! Randy was busy for this episode being the best dad in Keller, TX. He'll be back for the next one. Mike heads to Austin this weekend to put the finishing touches on the Austin 70.3 Camp that he, Dave and the DFW Tri Club is putting on in October the weekend of Oct. 9. Stay tuned for more details on registration. Space will be limited.Got questions of your own that we can answer for you? Hit us up on twitter or on facebook at facebook.com/OctaneAthletics. Don't be shy!PLEASE RATE THE PODCAST HERELike the Octane Athletics facebook page at facebook.com/OctaneAthleticsFollow Octane on twitter at twitter.com/octaneUSAFollow Dave on twitter at twitter.com/bigdave4Follow Randy on twitter at twitter.com/randymessmanFollow Mike on twitter at twitter.com/tridailycoachBe sure to check out octane-athletics.com. Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It's that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link.Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn't have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.