Podcast – HardyBreed Multisport

Episode 30 – Dan and Jason make an impromptu podcast on the front porch while enjoying some 200 Meter Ale on a beautiful Memorial Day weekend.  Listen and watch as they reminisce on previous races,  discuss current training, and give some helpful advice to volunteers.  Take a seat and join us for the next 30 […]

Episode 29 – Have you every noticed this girl at local races who is always in front of you and pulling away? Here’s your chance to see what Emily Zimmerman looks like from the front. A runner, triathlete, nurse anesthetist, volunteer, and humanitarian, Emily wears many hats. Come join us and get to know Emily. […]

Episode 27 – Part 2 of our swimming episode. Dan and guest host Eric Sommer discuss swimming with pool toys.  Zoomers for your feet, Paddles for you hands, and a Pull Buoy for your crotch. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You’ll be glad you did!

Episode 26 - Part 1 of this two part episode, Eric Sommer guest host to discuss swimming HardyBreed style. This is the one topic we have avoided for a while, due to the fact that Jason and I are not that great of swimmer. Eric stresses the importance of the group swim. Stick around for the next 20 minutes. You'll be glad you did!

Dan goes one on one with the top U.S. stair climber Terry Purcell. An Australian native, Terry now calls Springfield Illinois his home. He has won all the major stair climbing events from L.A. to Chicago to New York. Terry lets us in on the secrets of stair climbing and gives some everyday tips to get to the top a little faster. Stick around for the next 30 minutes you'll be glad you did!

Episode 24 - This winter episode takes place in Jason's multisport dungeon... The cold, dark, damp basement. We discuss several topic on making it through the winter months. Join us for this short episode, you will be glad you did!

Episode 23 Part Deux - 2010 Ironman Wisconsin gang is back for part deux. Join Dan, Dan, Jason and Eric for a fun filled episode to discuss race equipment for Wisconsin. What wheels should we ride? What should we wear? Is something on fire? Stick around for the second part of this two part episode, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 23 Part 1 - Join the 2010 Ironman Wisconsin gang, Dan, Dan, Jason and Eric for a fun filled episode to discuss the 2009 season and the training plan for 2010. Getting fast and going long or going long and getting fast? Stick around for the first of this two part episode, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 022 - Summer is over, Dan and Jason are still going strong, training through Hoptober. We have yet to undertake the Longhorn 70.3 which is less than a month away and we registered for Ironman Wisconsin 2010. So how has our training been going? Has Dan stopped cramping yet? Who has been racing what? Answers to these questions and more, so stick around for the next 30 minutes, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 021- Dan and Jason are back and pointing fingers everywhere! Duck and take cover from the fingerbanging, because we just can't get enough. In this episode we talk about the Tour de France and discuss the LA and AC feud. We also give up some of our favorite triathlon tips. Then we close it all out with a recap of the Iron Abe triathlon. Stick around for the next 30 minutes, you'll be fingerbanging glad you did!

Episode 020 - Warning: this episode has nothing to do with running, cycling, or swimming... Dan, Jason and Steven drop by Eric's to see what it takes to make some really good home brew. We find out that beer making is lengthy process. Join us and watch as the Hardy Breed Pale Ale goes from a 5 gallon stainless steel pot on the stove, to the cold ice water of the sink, all the way to the fermenator. Don't miss it!

Episode 019 - Join us, as we head back to the 80's. We break out our classic Oakley eyewear. Do you remember Frogskins and Razorblades? Jason has stopped running due to a stress fracture. Dan is swimming up a storm. Both of us are riding as much as possible. We also discuss a controversial topic of lowering the speed limit in Washington Park. Stick around for a good 20 minutes, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 018 - Join Dan and Jason for their best episode yet! We track our journey to and from the Inaugural Illinois Marathon on April 11, 2009 and reminice on our alma mater. The lead-up and a 12 week training plan, Jason runs in to a marathon hiccup of two left shoes and Dan takes it a little too easy with the half marathon. Join us for this marathon of an episode, you'll be glad you did! GO ILLINI!

The Springfield Tri Club presents Ironman Dan Dungan. In this special episode Dan briefly talks about power training on the bike. He discusses the different equipment needed to measure power from the SRM meter to the PowerTap. Power is much more than just watts. Power allows you to measure your output and analyze your watts with your heartrate, speed and conditions. Stick around for the next 20 minutes and learn how power can help you.

Episode 017 - Dan and Jason stop by the Springfield Running Center to talk with Cris Martin about getting fit for running shoes. Shoes come in all sizes, colors, styles and brands but finding the right shoe for you can be a challenge. Cris talks about the 3 different shoe types: Neutral, Stability and Motion Control. Stick around for the next 20 minutes for this informational episode, you'll be glad you did!

Join us for a special episode of HardyBreed.com. Springfield, Illinois native and 2004 American record holder in the steeplechase with a 9:39.35, Ann Gaffigan keynotes the Springfield Road Runner's Monster Mash. Ann talks about her journey to the 2008 U.S. Olympic trials. Stick around for the next 14 minutes, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 016 - Dan & Jason hit the road to bring you an informative podcast on how to change a flat tire. We hook up with the guys from Wheel Fast Bicycle Company in Chatham, IL. Matt fills us in on the tools needed to change a flat while on a ride. Jake then shows us how it is done. He gives some great tips for the novice and veteran cyclist. So sit back and enjoy Dan's cool hat for the next 29 minutes, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 015 - After a long winters nap, Dan and Jason cozy up to the fire for the first podcast of 2009. In this episode we reminisce on the 2008 season. The marathon, the training races, Jason's obsession with the pavement and all the tri's, bi's and running races. So suck it up, suck it in and join us for the next 37 minutes, you'll be glad you did.

Episode 014 - Dan, Jason and Kim travel to Physio Therapy Professionals to talk with the physical therapist/multi-sport athletes Leah and Bridget about stretching. Static or dynamic? Before, during or after exercise? We ask the doctors all the tough questions. Join us for the next 30 minutes, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 013 - Our first High Definition streaming episode. Yes I said "High Definition" How cool is that? The episode starts of with a new "professional" intro, thanks to the Hawk! We hit upon the Jingle Bell 5k and how freakin cold it was. Clarence and Johnny Metro show off their Man-knickers which leads to controversy. Dan's cholesterol hits the internet and the MO causes some distraction. Join us for this short High Definition episode before Jason gets out of hand, you'll be glad you did.

Episode 012 - From the front seat of Jason's Ridgeline, HardyBreed tackles the North Face Endurance Challenge Half Marathon at Kettle Moraine State Park, in Eagle Wisconsin. Dan and Jason talk about their concerns and expectation, pre race. Then discuss the trail post race. Also... What the hell happened to Jason's hand? Can this guy stay injury free? Come waste the next 20 minutes of your life with us, you'll be glad you did.

Episode 011 - Daylights Savings Time is on our door step. Dan and Jason talk about staying motivated this winter in a short and easy episode. Lance Armstrong, The Monster, The Hot to Trot, and Dean Karnazes... (Don't forget the post show chitchat) Stick around for the next 20 minutes you'll be glad you did.

Episode 010 - Coming to you live from the Polka Pace Race 5k in Havana Illinois. HardyBreed Rabbits Dan, Jason and Kim set out to the streets to interview several racers. We talk with Dean (83), from Springfield, IL, who has done a marathon in all 50 states. He tells us about his adventures and most memorable race. We also talk with Lance, Joe, Aaron, Kevin and Kim to find out how the race went for them. Join us for this short, sweet and totally unscripted episode; you'll be glad you did!

Episode 009 - After a long vacation and a dozen of races, Dan and Jason are back! Race t-shirts have become a passion. We throw in our two cents and rate some of the latest t’s and give some suggestions on how to make them better. We also take some time to talk about local races, the Tour De France and the Olympics. So... slip into your favorite race tank top and waste the next 60 minutes of your life with us, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 008 - The sun is out, Dan & Jason come to you live from the backyard in this amazing episode. We discuss several topics from our own Wild Hare contributers to recent multisport news from around the country. Jason talks about recovering from the infamous "wreck." We also hit upon some of the local races. So... come waste the next 40 minutes of your life with us, you'll be glad you did!

Episode 007 - Dan and Jason are back! The weather has not been cooperating and training has been a challenge. We take a viewers question and answer what type of bike is right for you. Thanks to Aaron S. for writing in to us. He is the winner of a HardyBreed.com t-shirt! Come waste 30 minutes of you life with us. You'll be glad you did!

Episode 006.5 Dan and Jason stay behind the jittery camera for this special episode while seasoned Springfield triathlete Eric Sommer explains the science behind the transition area. Eric maps it out, from rack etiquette to scruching your socks in T1 and lacing your shoes in T2. Come waste 40 minutes of your life with us... You will be glad you did.

Episode 006 Dan and Jason take some time to thank the Hardy Breed Rabbits for all their support. They also hit upon the start to the race season, recapping several of the last local races. We end the show with a new chapter called Multi-Sport-Etiquette. Come waste 30 minutes of your life with us... You will be glad you did.

Episode 005 - Dan and Jason are back in the saddle for the weekly training races. We discuss our transitional period between running and the bike. We also introduce our special guest "Lola" who sits in on our show while we spin our tall tale of the St. Louis Marathon. Come waste 40 minutes of your life with us...