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In this episode, we catch up with triathlon stars and Athletic Brewing ambassadors Ben Kanute and Jackson Laundry as they navigate major transitions ahead of the new season. Ben shares his excitement about an upcoming move that will reshape his training environment and push him to new heights. Meanwhile, Jackson opens up about the injury that has sidelined him, offering a candid look at the battles that come with injury recovery. Both athletes reflect on how these changes are shaping their preseason approach and what they mean for their 2024 goals.Beyond their personal journeys, we discuss the broader challenges of preseason preparation—balancing training, responsibilities, and the constant evolution required to stay competitive. Ben and Jackson share insights into their mindset during uncertain times and how they stay focused on long-term success. Whether you're an athlete facing your own hurdles or just a fan of the sport, this conversation delivers an honest and inspiring look at the resilience it takes to perform at the highest level. Find out more about Athletic Brewing and where to buy at athleticbrewing.com.
Ben Kanute is an American triathlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In 2017 and 2022 he took second place at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. Ben recently competed in his first Ironman World Championships in Kona Hawaii. If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here! Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes. Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Join Matt and Chris Lieto as they catch up with several more of our professional men ahead of their race at the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona! Interviews include Matt Hanson, Ben Kanute, Daniel Bækkegård, and Matt Burton as well as Sam Laidlow's dad, Richard, and the CEO of the IRONMAN Group, Scott DeRue. You won't want to miss this awesome lead up to our professional men's race on the Big Island of Hawai'i!
A double episode this week as Leon Chevalier, Sam Appleton and Ben Kanute go over their training weeks for week 2 and 3. Ben talks about his 2nd place at Michigan 70.3, Appo's panic inducing sauna sessions and addressing whether needing to go the dentist is an indication of a successful world champs camp? All this and lots more in this double episode! The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs http://www.thefeed.com/triathlonhour Precision Fuel & Hydration - Click the link to get 15% off your first order Precision I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race: Race Planner Wyn Republic - To receive 15% off your order go to wynrepublic.com/thetriathlonhour, that's WYN republic with a Y
Welcome to the first episode of Road to Kona! This is a 7 week podcast series where we will follow the training build ups of professional triathletes Léon Chevalier, Sam Appleton & Ben Kanute as they prepare to race the Ironman World Champs on the big island of Hawaii - Kona! Precision Fuel & Hydration - Click the link to get 15% off your first order Precision I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race: Race Planner Wyn Republic - To receive 15% off your order go to wynrepublic.com/thetriathlonhour, that's WYN republic with a Y
Ben Kanute is a fan favorite professional triathlete, an Olympian, a multiple-time 70.3 champion, a two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship podium finisher, and a father of two. Ben is in Kona right now preparing for his first Ironman World Championship in October, so Skye and Ben chat a bit about the Kona camp and races this year, and then dive into all things kids and fatherhood as a pro athlete. Ben is so open and honest about his experiences, from missing the birth of his first child while at a race (spoiler: the baby came EARLY), daily duties as a father, making sure everyone in the family gets the rest they need, how he supports his amazing wife Courtney, the Kanute stroller count, and so much more.
Alex de Boer, an entrepreneur in the triathlon industry, began his journey selling wetsuits at triathlon events and eventually secured a license with Ironman, building it into Europe's leading wetsuit brand. After Ironman sold the license, he founded his own brand, De Boer, which focuses on high-end, innovative wetsuits and swimwear for triathletes and swimmers. Emphasising customer relationships and empowerment, Alex's story highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and following one's passion. De Boer, driven by a commitment to making athletes faster in the water, started with Jan Frodeno's endorsement of the Fjord 1.0 wetsuit. The brand has since partnered with top athletes like Daniela Ryf and Ben Kanute and aims to be one of the top swim brands globally. Takeaways - Seize opportunities and take risks in entrepreneurship - Building relationships with customers is crucial - Allow customers to make their own decisions - Passion for innovation drive success of De Boer wetsuits to fulfil their mission of making athletes faster in the water. - Partnerships with top athletes have helped drive product improvements. - The company is expanding into the swimwear market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:48 The Journey from Selling Wetsuits to Building a Brand 11:19 The Power of Seizing Opportunities 16:08 Passion and Innovation: Keys to Success in the Wetsuit Business 28:07 Recognizing a Gap in the Market 33:53 Creating the De Boer Brand 39:18 Aiming for Olympic Gold in 2028 PILLAR Performance Shop online: https://pillarperformance.shop/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pillarperformance STRAVA: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1108245 Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pillarperformance De Boer https://deboerwetsuits.com/ https://www.instagram.com/deboerswim/
My guest today is Jim Vance There are few individuals in the world with the teaching background, elite athlete experience, and coaching experience with elites, amateurs and juniors, as well as knowledge of training and a passion and understanding of tech. Jim has been the coach to US pro triathlete Ben Kanute for 8 years. He has also written 2 triathlon books (details of which you can find in the show notes) and is a consultant to several tech companies in the Multisport space including 80/20 Endurance and Velocity, a software programme for cycle coaching. Jim and I have a great chat about the rapid advancements in technology and their impact on triathlon coaching. We get into the weeds on the physical toll of triathlon racing for pro athletes, given the ever increasing intensity of the races especially when racing in extreme heat. Finally, and I think most importantly for you, the listener, we discussed the significance of personal harmony and relationships in achieving optimal athletic performance, and the crucial role of mental and physical preparation in triathlon. Topics include: 18:14 Athletes need to learn to trust themselves - "I care more about athlete mindset on the start line than I do about training." 28:25 On harmony in your relationships - "We've got to really enhance our world. That brings more stability to it, that reduces stress." 56:41 On how to get the best recovery and stress levels - "So what affects that recovery cycle? Home life, stress outside of it, nutrition, sleep, all those things probably come back again to relationships in your daily life." 1:17:35 On the power of showing vulnerability - "David Warden kept getting all these questions. And he kept saying, 'Well, I don't know the answer', and afterwards it became this crazy thing, where all these coaches just came up to him." To find out more about Jim please check out his Instagram page @coachjimvance The most popular blog post he ever wrote: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/10-things-endurance-athletes-need-to-stop-doing/ Other cool stuff: 80/20 Endurance Coach Certification and community, with Matt Fitzgerald Book recommendation for coaches, is a book called, "Motivational Interviewing in Sports", it's a game changer! Some of the coaches Jim mentioned have been podcast guests. You can find links to their work in the show notes for their respective episode: Bobby McGee Matt Pendola To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please visit her website at BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk. Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
Daniel Baekkegard fills us in on why he missed the Ironman World Champs, winning 2 races in 2 weekends at Ironman Busselton & Challenge Canberra, his rivalry with Max Neumann, PTO vs Ironman and lots more. Sign up to PATREON to listen every week to "The Chase Pack" here - https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour There's also another exclusive podcast series on there hosted by Ben Kanute & Marc Dubrik called The Triathlon Show. PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ Use the discount code TTH15 for 15% off. I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com
Josh Amberger joins us to talk being robbed of an Ironman victory by Collin Chartier, the PTO, the Ironman Pro Race Series, doping in triathlon, being detained in the USA, mental health, dating one of the world's best triathletes, trees, coffee and much more. Sign up to PATREON to listen every week to "The Chase Pack" here - https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour There's also another exclusive podcast series on there hosted by Ben Kanute & Marc Dubrik called The Triathlon Show. PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ Use the discount code TTH15 for 15% off. I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ)
Jack and Fred Funk meet up over a beer to answer all your triathlon questions! Some of them are fun, some are serious and there's everything in between. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com
After a few weeks break we are back. And to start things off, Rudy Von Berg joins us to discuss his thoughts on the Sam Laidlow situation, his dominant Ironman Florida victory, his coach Mika Iden and their training + the PTO/Ironman series in 2024. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com
In today's episode we give out our awards for the 2023 long course triathlon championship season. From the best race to the best athlete to the best performance, it's all here! *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com
In today's episode Mirinda Carfrae, Beth McKenzie & Belinda Granger take a deep look into the women's Ironman World Championships this weekend and talk about everything that could happen. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) FORM GOGGLES - *Go to httphttps://form-affiliates.pxf.io/c/4001856/1337646/16166?trafsrc=affiliate&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formswim.com%2F and enter code HTT15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase of FORM goggles which includes one year of access to premium membership for free Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs.
Kat comes on and hits us with honest, open & raw conversation about the Ironman World Champs and her own life. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com FORM GOGGLES - *Go to httphttps://form-affiliates.pxf.io/c/4001856/1337646/16166?trafsrc=affiliate&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formswim.com%2F and enter code HTT15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase of FORM goggles which includes one year of access to premium membership for free Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs.
Lucy Charles-Barclay joins us to talk all things Ironman World Champs! *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) FORM GOGGLES - *Go to httphttps://form-affiliates.pxf.io/c/4001856/1337646/16166?trafsrc=affiliate&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formswim.com%2F and enter code HTT15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase of FORM goggles which includes one year of access to premium membership for free Precision Fuel & Hydration link https://www.precisionhydration.com/au/en/?code=HTT23&utm_source=howtheytrain&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=2023&utm_id=howtheytrain&utm_content=code-homepage/ I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix and the 1500 electrolyte tabs.
Taylor Knibbs joins us for an exclusive podcast to talk all about her thoughts on the Ironman World Championships + she drops some massive news on us. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ)
Bevan and Tim catch up on the weeks news plus they chat about the value of coaching for athletes. Michael Rand won the free race entry to IM703 Western Sydney. We hear about how his race went plus he tells us more about his recovery protocols including Bio Meridian Therapy. We also discuss the benefits of recovery systems compression boots for recovery. Dr Sam Impey is back on the show and in this episode we discuss the importance of within session fuelling, coming soon to the HEXIS App. Lastly Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement and the new Valere App talks to us about ‘The Interference Effect' and how to most effectively schedule our strength and conditioning training around endurance training. Kate is also offering all our listeners one month's free access to the Valere App with the discount code GYMANDCOFFEE (0:02:43) – Jason West going back to racing Olympic distance (0:05:05) – Ben Kanute racing Superleague (0:05.48) – Taylor Knibb's name is on the start list for Kona (0:09:39) – Michael Rand (0:19:23) – Bio Meridian Therapy (BMT), Infinit Nutrition and Recovery Systems Boots (0:23:40) - Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 (0:25:07) – Dr Sam Impey and ‘Within Session Fuelling' (0:43:57) – The Value of Coaching (0:57.50) – Dr Kate Baldwin and ‘The Interference Effect' (1:18:23) – Get a month's free access to the Valere App with the discount code GYMANDCOFFEE LINKS: More about Recovery Systems at https://www.recoverysystemssport.com/ Bio Meridian Therapy at https://abmma.com.au/ Infinit Nutrition 10% discount using the code FITTER10 at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ Note: For the code to work you need to have created an account and be logged in. Dr Kate Baldwin of Endurance Movement at https://endurancemovement.com/ Valere Endurance App at https://valereendurance.com/ Dr Sam Impey on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SamImpey_ Hexis at https://www.hexis.live/
Richard Laidlow is the coach of Sam Laidlow who just won the Ironman World Championships. Richard gives us an honest, in-depth look into how he coaches his athletes and in particular what him and Sam have done to achieve what they have. *To listen to the brand new weekly podcast series "The Chase Pack" and another new series hosted by Ben Kanute starting this week, sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 per week). We bloody appreciate it! https://www.patreon.com/thetriathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. FORM GOGGLES - *Go to httphttps://form-affiliates.pxf.io/c/4001856/1337646/16166?trafsrc=affiliate&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formswim.com%2F and enter code HTT15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase of FORM goggles which includes one year of access to premium membership for free The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs https://thefeed.com
Support The Show at: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 Alright, today's guest is someone I've had the pleasure of getting to know over the past 10-15 years, and he's a true visionary in the world of triathlon. His life story reads like an adventure novel, and his passion for sports has shaped an organization that has changed the face of triathlons around the globe. From escaping behind the Iron Curtain to winning winter triathlon world titles and building Challenge Family into an iconic global series, His journey is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his early days, his role in Powerbar Europe, the incredible growth of Challenge Family over 21 years, and what it takes to make a mark in the highly competitive world of triathlon. Challenge Roth Magnus Ditlev 7.24, Patrick Lange 7.30, Ben Kanute 7.37 Daniela Ryf 8.08, Anne Haug 8.21, Laura Philipp 8.25 What is it about Roth? The pros, the fans, the records? Final Three: If you could go back, what advice would you give your 18-year-old self? Three non-family people you'd love to have dinner with, living or dead? Where do you see yourself and Challenge Family in 5 years from now? Rapid-Fire Questions: What's your favorite Challenge Family race location? Beer or wine after a race? What would be worse, being attacked by a bear or a shark? Most two used apps on your phone? If you could add a fourth event to the triathlon, what would it be? Best decade of music? Coffee or tea before a race? What's one triathlon gadget you can't live without? If you could change one rule in triathlon, what would it be? Greatest movie of all time? Links Greg Bennett https://www.bennettendurance.com/ Find Greg on social media: Twitter (X)- The Greg Bennett Show Instagram- The Greg Bennett Show Zibi Szlufcik https://www.challenge-family.com/ Find Zibi on social media: Twitter (X)- Zibi Szlufcik Instagram- Challenge Family
As you know, I'm a huge advocate of the benefits of strength training for triathletes, which is why I love chatting with strength coaches on this podcast. Matt Pendola works closely with our recent guest Bobby McGee on their run technique programme, RunForm. As a strength coach, Matt also has his own programme called the Pendola Project which is focussed on serving elite and professional athletes in a wide range of sports to help them build effective strength for their performance. He has worked with 2 Olympic Gold, a Sliver and a Bronze Medalists, and is currently coaching Ben Kanute. I'd never chatted with Matt before but as he says “we could be brothers from another mother”. We had so much in common that it was difficult not to get side tracked about other topics. I learned a lot from Matt and I hope you're able to find some useful nuggets of information here as well: Connecting the dots - mobility then stability then strength (29:00) Building core strength to hold your posture longer (29:30) Getting the basics right + more consistency (1:05:00) The importance of a performance mindset (1:09:00) The 4 pillars of RunForm (1:15:00) Benefits of using resistance bands for your strength training (1:16:00) Finding time to fit in regular strength work without compromising your triathlon training (1:25:00) The importance of dynamic trunk control (1:30:00) You can follow Matt on: Instagram: @PendolaProject Facebook: PendolaProject Website: https://www.pendolaproject.com and check out his programs including a free movement improvement assessment and protocol Some special offers from Matt for podcast listeners Use this code —>>> MATT10. This will get you 10% off Matt's R3 strength program or RunFORM. Matt will also send you "Triathlon in season strength training anywhere" (bodyweight and bands) 6 week program at no additional cost (normally $100). Listen to Matt and Bobby McGee on their RunFORM podcast ask him any question on the free app: https://link.anyquestion.com/pendolaproject Matt also recommends this book: The Fearless Mind by Craig Manning Ben Kanute Strength Training Videos The process of getting faster To contact Beth regarding Life Coaching, please email her at Info@BethanyWardLifeCoaching.uk. To leave a review of the podcast on Apple podcasts CLICK HERE. Sports Nutrition questions - if you have a sports nutrition question that you would like answered on the podcast, please email it to me via Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. Join our SWAT/High Performance Human tribe using this link, with a happiness guarantee! You can watch a brief video about the group by going to our website here, and join our SWAT High Performance Human tribe here. Purchase a copy of my High Performance Human e-book featuring more than 30 top tips on how to upgrade your life. If you would like to help offset the cost of our podcast production, we would be so grateful. Please click here to support the HPH podcast. Thank you! Visit Simon's website for more information about his coaching programmes. Links to all of Simon's social media channels can be found here. For any questions please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.
Everyone is taking vacations to Europe and Hawaii, but Milwaukee is where it's at. The PTO US Open has the top professionals in the sport including the last 3 gold medal winners on the men's including Kristian Blummenfelt, Alistair Brownlee and l Jan Frodeno, as well as new dad Sam Long and Ben Kanute respectively. In the women's PTO US Open women's race, #1 Ashleigh Gentle defends against Chelsea Sodaro, Taylor Knibb, Skye Moench….you get the idea. Competitive! Plus top qualifying age groupers from around the country are competing for fun and some for slots for Team USA. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges. Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Endurance News - USAT Nationals, PTO US Open, How to Avoid Burnout What's new in the 303 - Magnus White and Andy Schmidt Video of the Week - Mark Allen second season and sleep Endurance News: https://protriathletes.org/events/how-to-watch/ https://www.triathlete.com/culture/news/2023-pto-u-s-open-pro-preview/?utm_content=268611054&utm_campaign=TRI+-+NL+&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=268611054&utm_source=hs_email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_v-o1XMF_6d-PeNn7rt0Dk_lTP9LbCQbMnEYBnwrXOOCsSDxil5osu-7R8JFA85kgCZn_VBUSjRD-YSSL4qhm_4m9x6w USAT Nationals Top age groupers are racing in Milwaukee with the Youth and Juniors on Friday, Olympic distance on Saturday and Sprint on Sunday. Tonight we had a TriDot happy hour down by the water and Tim O'Donnell. Swim Temps - https://web.uwm.edu/lakestat/BuoyData/DISC/dash.php?fbclid=IwAR3CeSA-UEZPI8L1DqHRzEA0fYlj7sDbUEQ1b0C4SgEfFBqBOToxzPyVB74 https://www.usatriathlon.org/get-racing/nationals?mkt_tok=MTA2LU5aUC0yMzEAAAGNPd1sqWGeRPNGthkAHfINUgtzyRjna6exd-e6uGG3LGuXAkxlPxFsUC0ItpEbkvnaaSIuR3WzRzEWFmGvncEgpzdYYAnxYTeGg2j4mVZSjFs USAT 2023 Rules - file:///C:/Users/rsoar/Downloads/USAT%202023%20Multisport%20Competition%20Rules%20for%20Coaches.pdf 8 Multisport Things to Love/Hate About Special Counsel (and Triathlete) Jack Smith How Do You Avoid Burnout? Simple: Rest. What's New in the 303: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/07/31/magnus-white-cyclist-magnus-white-killed-boulder/?utm_medium=browser_notifications&utm_source=pushly&utm_campaign=3339727&fbclid=IwAR1KKZxs8v94zdoHmtM7iNsBcjvOEIw66qQm0wT8p_TOuXFbXphFevJXBYc Video of the Week: The Second Season: Recovery Sleep Mark Allen and his series on what he calls a "second season" or race schedules that are in the late summer and autumn. Sleep required for recovery Eat early to avoid feeling stuffed (stabilize blood sugar and hormones) Drink in moderation or not at all (adverse effect on muscle regeneration) Start getting to bed 1 hour before you plan to start sleeping No television, phone or computer in that hour Eye mask and ear plugs https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Plugs-Waterproof-Reduction-Protection/dp/B003GVTDQW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=mighty+plugs+world%27s+finest+ear+plug&qid=1691025119&sprefix=mighty+plu%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
Ben Kanute joins us to take us through how he thinks the PTO US Open men's race will play out and gives insight from someone who will be at the front of the race all day. *Sign up to PATREON to support the show (for only $1 USD per week it is the main reason the show is still going. We bloody appreciate it!) -https://www.patreon.com/howtheytrain/ PILLAR PERFORMANCE - https://pillarperformance.shop/pages/htt-podcast EVERYTHING HAS 20% AUTOMATICALLY DISCOUNTED OFF IT AT CHECKOUT. WYN REPUBLIC - DISCOUNT CODE: TTH15 for 15% off your order! wynrepublic.com (USA/International) wynrepublic.com.au (Australia/NZ) FORM GOGGLES - *Go to httphttps://form-affiliates.pxf.io/c/4001856/1337646/16166?trafsrc=affiliate&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.formswim.com%2F and enter code HTT15 at checkout for 15% off your purchase of FORM goggles which includes one year of access to premium membership for free
Professional Triathlete Ben Kanute joins us after setting the American Record at Challenge Roth for 140.6 distance triathlon AND takes 3rd place. Additionally, Travis Mundell, host of The Daily Tri and the field reporter from Challenge Roth chimes in on his experiences. Why is Challenge Roth such a remarkable race? Why should this be on your Bucket list? Check out the Real Triathlon Squad online store here for all the best products we use or the RTS Club Store for RTS branded clothing! If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here! Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes. Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri
Ben Kanute joins the program. We lead off discussing the events at IRONMAN Hamburg and get perspectives from our collective experiences as athletes, media members, race producers, and more. We then pivot to Kanute's 2023 race season and looking forward to Challenge Roth.
The PTO European Open is the feature this week. 28 of the fastest pro men and 28 of the fastest pro women will be fighting it out over the 100km distance in Ibiza, Spain on May 6th. The race comprises of a 2km swim, 80km bike and 18km run. Jan Frodeno and Daniela Ryf are two of the greatest triathletes to ever grace this planet, but they have some serious competitors waiting for them in the likes of Kristian Blummenfelt, Ashleigh Gentle, Magnus Ditlev, Lucy Charles-Barclay and many other top talents. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges. Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co UCAN Fact: Emma Bates's marathon of 2:22:10 Emma Bates (born July 8, 1992) is an American middle- and long-distance runner. She is a 12-time All-American, the 2014 NCAA 10,000 champion competing for Boise State University, and the 2018 U.S. Women's Marathon Champion. In 2021, Bates moved to Boulder, Colorado to join Team Boss and is coached by Joe Bosshard. Emma fuels her marathons with 1 UCAN Edge energy gel every 5k. During Boston, she consumed an Edge gel at every 5k water stop except for at 40k. She consumed a total of 7 gels to fuel her personal best marathon of 2:22:10. In training, Emma takes an Edge gel every 45-60 minutes, but she uses them more frequently when she's racing. No matter how often she uses them, what Emma loves most about UCAN is that it never bothers her stomach. In Today's Show Endurance News - PTO European Open, Taylor Knibb on stress fracture rehab What's new in the 303 - Lookout Mountain Hill Climb is in danger of cancellation; Boulder Valley Velodrome Video of the Week - Countdown to the PTO Euro Open Endurance News: PTO European Open 2023: The keys to victory for a mouthwatering Ibiza weekend By John Levison 4 May 2023 We are just days away now from the first PTO Tour event of the 2023 season, the 2023 European Open, which will be held on Saturday in Ibiza, Spain. Full details on the timing, how to watch and more in our pre-event explainer. What I want to do here is take a look ahead, and outline some of the potential factors which could change the direction of the race on Saturday, for both the Pro Men and Pro Women. Coming so early in the typical racing year, it is very unusual to have such a depth of field in early May. Many of the favourites – Ryf, Charles-Barclay, Blummenfelt, Ditlev, Brownlee, Frodeno as examples – have not yet raced at all. Some – Haug, West, Sodaro, Jewett – arrive with confidence, while others have perhaps not hit the heights they wanted in their limited races this year. That all suggests strongly that this one is unlikely to go simply to form and rankings. Despite the best experience and preparations, expect at least some of the top names to talk post-race that their race sharpness was missing. How big will Lucy's swim lead be? As is now familiar, Great Britain's Lucy Charles-Barclay will almost certainly be the first athlete to complete the 2km swim at Figueretas Beach. In the absence of Taylor Knibb – who managed to stay with the Brit in Dallas last year – she's probably going to be solo through most of the two laps on Saturday. Lotte Wilms (70.3 World Champs) and Sara Perez Sala (Challenge Miami) have shown the potential to perhaps come closest in the water, but the gap to some of the big-name favourites (Ashleigh Gentle, Daniela Ryf, Paula Finlay and co) will be the one of the first points of interest. Of note, is that LCB has spent four weeks training consistently at altitude in Font-Romeu, France to prepare for this race. Her altitude block immediately prior to the 2021 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship helped deliver one of the greatest middle-distance performances ever. If Saturday starts with a gap of significantly more than a minute over those with genuine winning potential, then it'll be advantage Lucy less than 30 minutes into the racing. Lucy Charles-Barclay / IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2021 Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for IRONMAN Where's Kristian and Magnus? For the men's swim, the chances of a lone athlete breaking clear are remote zero. You would expect the likes of Aaron Royle, Alistair Brownlee, Jan Frodeno, Daniel Baekkegard, Ben Kanute and Kyle Smith to be among those within 10/15 seconds entering T1. Will the in-form Jason West make that cut here? Key questions will be: How close will IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion, Krsitian Blummenfelt be? And what deficit will Denmark's Magnus Ditlev have to make up? The Dane won't be at the front, but is a better swimmer than I think many give him credit for. If he enters T1 within say a minute or so of the leaders, he's right where he needs to be. Significantly less, and he'll be smiling as he starts dropping the watt bombs on the bike! Group dynamics Once we are onto the bikes – and with memories of 2022 still vivid – how groups on the bike are monitored and policed will, I think, be key to how the race plays out. Nobody wants to see drafting penalties issued – but equally, we want to see racing within the rules too. That's as much to do with the athletes, as it is the Technical Officials. Looking at the bike course, it's basically a straight line, out-and-back course, which starts with a steady incline of just over 5km. The latter, perhaps, may help thin the field out early, while the nature of the route should help make maintaining a legal distance easy (and easier to spot). We'll see how this plays out – and hopefully we won't even need to reference it post-race. Breakaway? Who'll make – or be able to make – a move on the bike? I don't think that's going to come via bike handling skills – this is not Nice, France for example – but if we take the men first, who'll be able to get away? The lack of Sam Laidlow means one less ‘go from the gun' athlete with proven bike ability, but it feels unlikely that Brownlee, Kanute, Frodeno and co. will be playing it safe, with the likes of Blummenfelt and Ditlev probably not far behind. Kristian is confident he can win on the run if needed. That remains to be proven, but nobody is going to be waiting around to make it any easier for him. I think that points to any lead group from the swim being whittled down via sustained pressure, but if I had to make a prediction, I think we'll see a small and very select group entering T2 separated by 10-15 seconds. In typical fashion, I expect Lucy Charles-Barclay to lead for at least a significant proportion of this race, solo. If she's on St George 2021 form, that could be all the way to the finish line. As one of the few top female athletes not to have raced this year, she's been relatively quiet in media headline terms – but her competition will surely not have forgotten her abilities. With some of the greatest runners we've ever seen in action here – Anne Haug, Chelsea Sodaro, Tamara Jewett and Emma Pallant-Browne – that all points to Daniela Ryf and Paula Findlay in particular leading the charge to join LCB up front. Without Taylor Knibb as a potential partner at the front, if LCB finds Ryf and Findlay riding well and bridging up without those ‘runners', I think she'll be more than content with that company. Who's got the run legs? We've talked at length in the lead-up to this race about the strength-in-depth of the fields. We know we have some of the best runners in the history of the sport racing, but who can produce it against this level of competition, especially when the swim and bike will surely be raced in aggressive fashion in both the men's and women's fields? I don't foresee anyone starting their 18km feeling fresh – remember what happened to Blummenfelt, Laidlow and Brownlee at the Canadian Open?! Most peoples' wildcard for the men's race is Jason West, for example. A well-earned position, courtesy of his form this year at CLASH Miami and 70.3 Oceanside, each producing headline-grabbing run splits. Will he be in a position at T2 to put that to potentially race-winning use? Frodeno and Brownlee are two of the most decorated athletes of all time, but what have they got left in their running legs? Similar situation for the women. Tamara Jewett's run prowess is not new, but Oceanside was the first time that had resulted in a win against some of the biggest names in the sport. This is another step up. Anne Haug has used her run speed to podium in almost every non-drafting race she starts – is Tamara there, just yet? https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-tour-european-open-start-list-bib-numbers-pro-men https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/pto-tour-european-open-start-list-bib-numbers-pro-women Taylor Knibb on stress fracture rehab By Jonathan Turner News Director 20 Apr 2023 American star Taylor Knibb is back firing on all cylinders after an extended injury layoff. She launched her YouTube channel this week (video embedded below) with a detailed rundown of the healing process – and frighteningly for her rivals she appears to have produced that astonishing performance to win the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship last October in spite of her foot issues. Talking through the timeline and the details of the injury which has kept her on the sidelines since November's WTCS finale in Abu Dhabi, she explained how the problem first emerged: “I was prepping for WTCS Leeds [which took place in early June] and I felt something in my foot and was diagnosed with a stress reaction. “I was told two to six weeks and you'll be back, it's really minor. One surgeon even said I wouldn't have even stopped you from running with that minor an edema. “But it wasn't healing and finally at 11 weeks I saw a doctor and he said you can start running now because if it's not healed, it's not going to heal. “So I started racing in the fall – I raced Dallas, Cagliari and then the 70.3 Worlds, Bermuda and Abu Dhabi. And that quintet of races saw some superb performances – she picked up a second, third and fourth in the WTCS events, led for much of the PTO US Open in Dallas before being overhauled by Ashleigh Gentle and then produced that masterclass in St George where she left the world's best trailing in her wake. But taking up the story after that busy spell of racing, Knibb revealed: “Then I took a little break and it turns out that my foot was not healed. So I got an MRI and it was now a stress fracture, with a CT scan showing a fracture line. “So then my options were I could rest it fully and hope it would heal and that I think would be eight weeks of nothing in a boot – no weight bearing, no training whatsoever. “Or I could get surgery and I opted for that and got a screw put in my fifth metatarsal on January 3rd.” From that point onwards it's all been about the recovery process, something that the 25-year-old freely admits has been “very challenging”. She explained: “Because the incision point is directly to the bone I had to be very careful and wait until it had healed before starting swimming again or doing anything. “I did get to do strength training with Erin [Carson] which helped my sanity a lot – I wanted to go in the day after surgery, I think she said no to that but it was maybe two days after I was back working with her. “It was four weeks before I was cleared to do some easy swimming and biking and built it up gradually. “But I'm back fully swimming and biking and adding the running in now.” She goes into detail on the video about how even getting back outside has been a big boost and what she might do differently in the future, saying: “It was tough but I think that I have learned a lot from it and I think if I were to do it again I would focus on what you need to do [rather than what you can't]. “It was very challenging and I'm very grateful for the people around me because I know I was not fun to be around some days. But it's a period of time that's hopefully closed now.” The defence of her 70.3 Worlds title in Finland in late August is the big priority for 2023 and we look forward to seeing her back on the start line soon – and hopefully producing more YouTube videos too! What's New in the 303: Bicycle Colorado Event Support April 28 at 12:30 PM · The Lookout Mountain Hill Climb is in danger of cancellation due to low pre-registration numbers. At this point, they cannot cover the costs of the event. Please register here to support this iconic event: https://www.bikereg.com/racer-x-cycling-lookout-mountain.... Thank you all for constructive comments. For new racers, most events have a 'Race Flyer' which holds all relevant information for an event. Race Flyers can be found on the BC website within the event listing: https://www.bicyclecolorado.org/.../lookout-mountain.../. 'Race groups' or 'categories' are a structure to classify athletes. This category structure is in place to an effort to make events safer and more balanced. Beginners start at Category 5 and progress toward Category 1 through participation and earning results in races. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE VELODROME The Boulder Valley Velodrome is a 250-meter wooden cycling track in Erie, Colorado which for 5 years served as a training ground for Olympians, and a place of discovery and excitement for those new to track cycling. Founded by Frank Banta and Doug Emerson and designed by renowned track architect Peter Junek, Boulder Valley Velodrome is an Olympic-caliber track that boasts the angles and altitude for some of North America's best riding. The property was acquired in 2008, construction began in 2011, and the track opened in 2013. In 2013, a week away from opening, 70m of the track was destroyed by a tornado. Then, after a month's worth of repairs, lightning struck in the same spot. That was the month of the disastrous Boulder flood. Over its 5 years of operation, the velodrome hosted numerous national and international cycling events and was a popular destination for anyone from Olympians to amateur cyclists and families – really anyone with the need for speed. The facility was put up for sale in 2019 and has since fallen into disrepair. In 2020, a group of dedicated cycling enthusiasts launched a campaign to resurrect the velodrome and restore it to its former glory. Their efforts have included fundraising through GoFundMe, seeking sponsorships, and recruiting volunteers to help with the restoration work. The goal of the campaign is to create a world-class cycling destination that will attract riders from all over the world and help to promote the sport of cycling. With the support of the community, the Boulder Valley Velodrome is poised to once again become a vibrant center of cycling culture and competition. The Boulder Valley Velodrome's story is, and will always be, a story of passion, perseverance, and community. Out of the 26 velodromes in the country, the Boulder Valley Velodrome is one of just two tracks that meet Olympic standards. For press inquiries, please contact info@bouldervalleyvelodrome.org. Boulder 70.3 - Don't Delay! Only 200 spots left! IRONMAN announced they only have 200 spots remaining for general registration for IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder in beautiful Colorado. Boulder caters to the outdoor enthusiast and not only provides epic trails and outdoor activities but also world-class dining, shopping, events and craft beer and spirits. Boulder gives you a taste of everything Colorado. IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder | June 10, 2023 Video of the Week: Jan Frodeno, Daniela Ryf: Not Done Yet | Countdown to PTO European Open
Matt Pendola is a strength coach who has worked and is working with world-class triathletes such as Flora Duffy, Gwen Jorgensen, Ben Kanute and Kevin McDowell. In addition to strength training, he is also heavily involved in coaching and teaching running form, often in collaboration with Bobby McGee. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Assessing and improving mobility -Basic strength training principles -Periodisation and progression of strength training -Using tests to determine strength training focus areas -The importance of focusing on breathing when doing strength training- -Common strength training mistakes to avoid -Specific recommendations for busy amateur athletes SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts387/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don't have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Matt's website, Instagram and AnyQuestion profile RunFORM podcast (with Matt Pendola and Bobby McGee) RUNFORM program. Get 10% off and FREE access to the additional Triathlon In-Season Strength Anywhere program with the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW10. The first 5 to purchase RUNFORM or a yearly R3 membership get a free Zoom consultation with Matt. Movement Improvement (free assessment) Multisport Mobility Bootcamp - Free 4-week bootcamp by Matt for Triathlete Magazine Jim Vance | EP#382 Strength coach Erin Carson | EP#367 Mobility, Stability, and Strength with Erin Carson | EP#137 Running form and training talk with Bobby McGee (USA Triathlon) | EP#225 Practical application of sports psychology for triathletes with Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter | EP#108 Magical Running : A Unique Path to Running Fulfillment - book by Bobby McGee Your Performing Edge: The Complete Mind-Body Guide for Excellence in Sports, Health, and Life - book by Dr. JoAnn Dahlkoetter RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
Welcome to Episode #381 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Oceanside 70.3 is well-known as the place to watch the top pros show off their early-season fitness, and this year is no exception. Even with last-minute drops from the likes of Jan Frodeno, Lionel Sanders and Jackie Hering, there's still an impressive start list for both the women's and men's pro races. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges. Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Endurance News - Oceanside 70.3 Pro start list, Jonny Brownlee and Gustav Iden Arena Games London; Mental Mastery with Mark Allen Brain-Boosting Workout for a Stronger Bike Leg What's new in the 303 - South Table Mountain, Unending Trails, Unending mystery; Anatomy of a Running Gait Analysis Video of the Week - Why did the chicken cross the road? Amazing crash avoidance and bike handling Endurance News: Oceanside start list is out: full of big names, but no Jan Frodeno March 20, 2022 Oceanside is well-known as the place to watch the top pros show off their early-season fitness, and this year is no exception. Even with last-minute drops from the likes of Jan Frodeno, Lionel Sanders and Jackie Hering, there's still an impressive start list for both the women's and men's pro races, featuring some of the top names in long-course racing (plus a few surprises from the short-course side of the sport). We've broken down the top contenders, plus a few wild cards who could be major players on Saturday. Want to watch it all play out? Ironman 70.3 Oceanside will be streamed live for free on Outside Watch, beginning at 6 a.m. PT/9 a.m. ET Saturday, April 1. The broadcast will be available on-demand after the finish to all Outside+ members. Become an Outside+ member today and get access to the full streaming library of 70.3 racing any time, on any device. Both the men's and women's races in Oceanside promise to be incredibly competitive. In addition to Sanders, the men's list includes defending men's champion Ben Kanute, his countryman Sam Long, who is fresh off a couple of victories at Clash Miami and Challenge Puerto Varas (which could mean he'll take a pass on Oceanside), two-time Olympic gold medalist Alistair Brownlee (GBR), Australian Sam Appleton, along with Americans Rudolph Von Berg and Matt Hanson (USA). (To name just a few – there are a number of Ironman and 70.3 champions in the field.) full pro list here The women's field is every bit as stacked. Defending champion Paula Findlay (CAN) is back, but she'll face a really tough field that includes five-time 70.3 world champion (and four-time Kona champ) Daniela Ryf, 2016 70.3 world champ Holly Lawrence (GBR), Australia's Ashleigh Gentle, who is fresh off a big win at Clash Miami and American Taylor Knibb, who excelled at both World Triathlon and long-distance races last year – her incredible season included a silver medal in the mixed relay, the fastest time of the day at the Collins Cup and a bronze medal at the 70.3 worlds. Chelsea Sodaro is the defending IM World Champ who has been struggling with depression is also planning to race. As we get closer to the race, which takes place on April 2, we should have a clearer idea of who will actually end up at the race – even if a few athletes pull out, though, it should be an incredibly competitive day. https://www.tri247.com/triathlon-news/elite/ironman-70-3-oceanside-start-list-bib-numbers-pro-men Jonny Brownlee and Gustav Iden confirmed for Arena Games London By Jonathan Turner 22 Mar 2023 Four star names have been added to the line-up for the Arena Games finale in London on April 8. Three-time Olympic medallist Jonny Brownlee, IRONMAN World Champion Gustav Iden, the 2022 Arena Games Triathlon champion Beth Potter and last year's London winner Cassandre Beaugrand have all been confirmed as intended starters. They can't compete for the overall World Championship title as they haven't raced in either of the first two events in Montreal and Switzerland, but they are sure to add intrigue to the finals which will feature 18 of the top 20 ranked women and men in the series. Brownlee will be back in Arena Games action Norwegian star Iden won the IMWC title at his first attempt in record-breaking style in Kona last year to add to his two Ironman 70.3 World Championships and is also aiming for the Paris Olympics as he switches his focus back to short-course racing. On the women's side last year's overall winner Potter could head into London in better form following the Scot's maiden WTCS victory in Abu Dhabi. And she'll be joined France's Beaugrand, who had a perfect record in England last season – winning both Arena Games and Super League in London as well as the WTCS event in Leeds. The favourites to become the official triathlon esports World Champions are the respective winners from Montreal and Sursee – Chase McQueen and Henri Schoeman in the men's field and Gina Sereno and Zsanett Bragmayer in the women's. There is also plenty of British interest aside from Brownlee and Potter for home fans with Olivia Mathias – second in Sursee – Kate Waugh, Dan Dixon and Jack Stanton-Stock all racing. Mental Mastery with Mark Allen Week 5: A Brain-Boosting Workout for a Stronger Bike Leg This week's Mental Mastery workout from six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen will improve your mind's ability to tell your legs how to get those bigger watts and how to sustain them. MARCH 27, 2023 MARK ALLEN Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Download the app. Of all three sports, cycling is the one that usually evokes an image of strength equating to faster performances. Think of your glutes and quads: If those are toned and able to push, you are going to be a faster cyclist. But if you've also got a strong brain, you can take those strong legs to the next level. This week's Mental Mastery workout is all about improving muscle recruitment. Some athletes try to accomplish this by doing extended periods in a big gear and low cadence rates. But that mostly just teaches you how to ride in a big gear at a low cadence rate without increasing your ability to push and sustain higher watts. Instead, I've shared a workout to improve both of those things for you. The secret? Staying focused. The Mental Mastery components of this workout will improve your mind's ability to tell your legs how to get those bigger watts and how to sustain them! I often did this type of workout (but in a much less structured way) during group rides. There would be constant points where I had to suddenly accelerate or get dropped, and often the accelerations were accompanied with a jump up in gearing to be able to go fast enough. These accelerations were so much faster than I would ever go in a triathlon, which reset the gauge of how fast I was able to ride making race pace much more tolerable mentally as well as doable physically. For one year early in my career, I committed to doing single-leg drills twice a week for almost every single week. That was also the season where I made the largest gains ever in my cycling. At the Ironman that year (1984) I came off the bike with a 12-minute lead on all other contenders. Unfortunately, I didn't have the marathon yet to back up the cycling, but the message was clear: This drill works. Week 5: Key Strength Bike Workout and Mental Mastery Drills The workout this week has two parts, just like last week's session in swimming. The first is going to be done on a stationary trainer, and the second can be done on a trainer or on the road. Along with each of these two short workouts will be your Mental Mastery drills that will help you not only gain mastery over the physical workout, but will strengthen your ability to integrate mind and body into one cohesive unit. What's New in the 303: South Table Mountain, Unending Trails, Unending mystery By Bill Plock Golden, March 2023–The small one-engine plane droned loudly overhead under filtered sun. It would rise and almost stall. Then it quietly glided, nose slightly down, for a few seconds before the engine sputtered alive as it leveled off. I supposed that is some sort of emergency training. I stood in the middle of South Table Mountain. Curious if the pilot chose this area to practice with its wide open flat top formed about 65 million years ago during a lava flow. It might look flat but there are plenty of undulations of rock that would make for a bumpy landing. The plane kept climbing and stalling, the sputtering engine drone was annoying in this otherwise peaceful and majestic place. The plane's peculiar behavior mirrored the history of this mountain. I reflected on the 50 years or so I have been exploring it as it continues to unveil questions about what has transpired here for decades, centuries, millennia really. It's the ultimate historical striptease. Every time I'm there I see or experience something that makes the journey memorable. It's got a vibe, a little like the forbidden zone in Planet of the Apes, a little like an old Western movie sprinkled with a smidgeon of mystery from a true crime show. But with overarching nature and beauty. Long before the area was invaded by gold seekers, native Ute's conducted ceremonies and burials on top. Grapeshot thought to be from early Spanish explorers was found in 1895 and In 1869 a trail was cut to the top of Castle Rock. Mysterious structures and piles of rubble, quarries, a shooting range, and utility poles poke out of the lunar landscape crisscrossed with 16 miles of trails. Bikers roll on gravel and mountain bikes. The smooth trails are also perfect for exploring on foot. Skyscrapers in Denver dot the Eastern horizon while the front range of the Rocky Mountains cascades to the West with the town of Golden nestled in the valley between South Table Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The prominent Castle Rock on the western edge welcomes explorers to perch on top and view Golden and beyond. Castle Rock once housed a cafe built in 1906 and in 1913 visitors could ride a funicular to the top where a casino had been built. The scar from the rails is easy to see making a straight line on the north side of the rock formation. By the 1920s the casino had turned into the Lava Lane, a whites-only dance hall offering jazz music and a place to congregate during Prohibition. Business faded and the building was taken over by Ku Klux Klan members as a meeting place. In 1923, almost a thousand white-robed members of the Ku Klux Klan met at the summit of South Table Mountain. According to the Colorado Transcript, “A large fiery cross had been erected on the highest point of Castle Rock and it burned throughout the ceremonies, visible for several miles.” In 1927 the building burned to the ground. In 1905 Camp George West was built on the south side of South Table Mountain and military maneuvers took place on top. In 1969 the Colorado State Patrol moved to Camp George West eventually building a testing track on top which is also used for bike racing in the summer. In the 1990s Nike attempted to purchase the land and wanted to build a 5,000-person office building, but they pulled out. Rumor has it they were just threatening to receive better tax advantages to stay in Oregon. As a kid growing up on the eastern face of the mountain, most of it was off-limits to visitors. But thanks to Jeffco Open Space acquiring land over the years, most of it is now accessible. There are seasonal closures in areas to protect raptor populations. Trailheads are found on the East, South and West sides of the mountain in neighborhoods and just east of the National Renewable Energy Lab. The north side is home to Rolling Hills Country Club with very limited access. The approaches from the west and south sides rise gently from the parking areas and are more doable for gravel bikes than the steeper trail from Golden accessing Castle Rock. Once on top, trails make loops and circumnavigate most of the top edges with trails cutting through the middle. They are a combo of crushed rock and hardened dirt. With so many loops and fun, quick-hit hills to navigate you can piece together all kinds of routes that never get stale. You will see some mysterious things and in the summer be aware of the large population of rattlesnakes. The plane finally left and flew east towards Denver. The songs of birds filled the air and a couple of deer emerged from the brush as my feet crunched the small pebbly path curiously looking at graffiti on the gun range I had never seen. Anatomy of a Run Gait Analysis Capturing Video - front, side and back. Full length of body. Tools - software to import the video and slow down to .10 speed and draw angles Propulsion: Force to move runner forward. Maximize energy spent in this plane. Vertical Displacement: Force to move the runner upward. Minimize energy spent in this plane. Support: Force downward to cushion landing. Includes Angle of Displacement (Braking) Minimize. Acceleration: Force to overcome braking and maintain average pace. Minimize Balance: Force when in contact with ground to maintain balance. Minimize. Limb Movement: Energy moving arms. Minimize Running Energy/Vectors Cadence Target 170-180 Steps/Minute Body Lean 3-6° Steady/10° Max Elbow Angle 80-90° @ Elbows Angle of Displacement -0° Balance (GCT) 200*-300ms Vertical Displacement/Support 6-10cm Hip Alignment Left Stance Leg Hip Alignment Right Stance Leg Shoulder Alignment Left Stance Leg Shoulder Alignment Right Stance Leg Pronation (15° or more could be a deviation/inefficiency) Supination (5° or more could be a deviation/inefficiency) Heel Height Symmetry Target Metrics Supination Hip drop Leg Kicks out Corrective Mobility and Strength Video of the Week: WILDEST thing I've EVER seen on a bike Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 World Championships 2022 and 2017), but he also works with developing athletes focusing on short-course racing on the Olympic pathway, and he has a long background as a swim coach. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Jim's coaching philosophy and methodology -Key principles and specific examples of how Jim approaches swim, bike, and run training in triathlon -The two-day rule -Working with Ben Kanute, and Ben's training leading into his 2nd place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022 -Strength training -Jim's top advice for age-group triathletes SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts382/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don't have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Jim's website and Instagram Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training - book by Jim Run with Power: The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running - book by Jim Today's Plan RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
Jim Vance is a San Diego based coach, author and sports technology consultant. He is most well-known for his work with Ben Kanute (second at IM70.3 World Championships 2022 and 2017), but he also works with developing athletes focusing on short-course racing on the Olympic pathway, and he has a long background as a swim coach. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Jim's coaching philosophy and methodology -Key principles and specific examples of how Jim approaches swim, bike, and run training in triathlon -The two-day rule -Working with Ben Kanute, and Ben's training leading into his 2nd place at the IM70.3 World Championships in 2022 -Strength training -Jim's top advice for age-group triathletes SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts382/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don't have much time to train. Get the special Zen8 x TTS bundle including the Swim Trainer and a number of ZEN8 training plans and on-demand workouts on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Jim's website and Instagram Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training - book by Jim Run with Power: The Complete Guide to Power Meters for Running - book by Jim Today's Plan RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
In this episode:After Chelsea Sodaro won the Ironman World Championships there was a lot of talk about how extraordinary her accomplishment was given that she was a fairly new mother. While her accomplishment WAS indeed amazing should we be surprised that a woman could do that after having a baby? There is some scientific evidence on this question and I look at what it has to say on this matter. Plus, a conversation with the 70.3 World Championship silver medallist and third place finisher at Ironman Arizona, Ben Kanute.Segments:[09:10]- Medical question[19:08]- Ben KanuteLinks
Last week Bill and I were getting geared up for El Tour de Tucson and Ironman Arizona. Today we are going to give a first-hand report on the pro races at Ironman Arizona and do a recap of El Tour de Tucson. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Discussion IM Race Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Endurance News Ironman Arizona Race Report El Tour de Tucson Recap What's new in the 303 How to Prepare Your Bike to Travel Feature Discussion: IM Race Mistakes & How to Avoid Them Swim DNF: At IMAZ Sunday, approximately 150 athletes DNFd during the swim. The most common cause seemed to be hypothermia or simply being too uncomfortable in cold water to push through. The water temperature was a cool 60.8 degrees (mandatory wetsuit) and I admit that's approaching my limit for comfort. Tips to Avoid Swim DNF: Be a good swimmer. If you are swimming the Ironman distance you should be swimming at least 10K per week and preferably 15-20K. Your longest swim should be around 5K (longer than the 4.2K of IM). Cold water exposure in the two weeks leading up to the race. This can be ice baths at home or properly supported cold open water with or without wetsuit as appropriate to be exposed to very cold water. Have a good fitting long-sleeve wetsuit with a 5mm or thermal jersey Neoprene cap that fits snugly but doesn't constrict airway (optional double cap) Booties allowed at 65 degrees or colder Vaseline for your face Bike: The two issues I observed this weekend were mounting and mechanical. Since this was Ironman and most people have their shoes on coming out of the changing tent, not to mention the soft grass surface of the transition area, most do not have the flying mount problem where you can't get your feet in the already clipped in shoes. Most of the near collisions were due to athletes still feeling wobbles from the swim. One guy had his chain get caught I his rear derailer and he nearly made it worse by trying to ride on it. Another had a flat the moment he rode out of T1. He had replaced his perfectly fine tubes with brand new ones the day before the race and apparently pinch flatted them. Billy and I helped him fix his flat. Shame. Tips to Avoid a Bike Mount Disaster: Practice mounts and dismounts Practice change tubes Shake out the bike setup at bike check in If when an issue arises, take a deep breath and slow down Run: Chaffing - avoidable by using anti chaffing products, testing what you will be wearing on race day during race rehearsals and changing into clean and dry run gear in T2. Dehydration - having practiced your nutrition several times before showing up on race day News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: El Tour de Tucson and Its Dual Personality in the Desert By Bill Plock November 22, 2022, Tucson: El Tour de Tucson circled the fragile ecosystems surrounding Tucson where Saguaro cacti come to life, thirsty rivers cut the desert, and dreamers come to dream. For thousands of years, people have thrived in this at-first-glance difficult environment. Its dry and hot reputation, while well deserved in summer hibernates in November and offers the perfect weather to ride or race. It's this dual purpose that gives this tour a dual personality and makes it unique. Top racers from around the country (the world really) converge in the desert to compete. Riders can qualify for Platinum status to give them a more favorable starting position and a better shot at winning Tissot watches—no monetary prizes. Riders choose 32, 63, or 102 miles. Said ride director TJ Juskiewicz, about 500 race and the other 7,000 enjoy a well-supported tour. The logistics of closing roads and controlling intersections for 7,500 riders to ride or race so many miles during most of the day in a big city is incredible. The winner in the 102-mile race was able to average almost 27 mph thanks to top-notch police support. I took about twice as long and received the same support. I chose to chat as I do, meet some folks and not bonk on undertrained legs and lungs! I made it in part thanks to my podcast partner and close friend, Rich Soares who pulled me more than I pulled him, by a lot! This tour showcased so many personal missions. Whether it was the couple recently married on their honeymoon ride. Or 7-year-old Ariana who rode all 102 miles in about seven and half hours and set a record as the youngest known person to ride a century. Or, Timothy from the Pueblo Road Warrior team (supported by We Ride 4) rocked the 102 miles in his tennis shoes and smiled the whole way. The vibe oozes a recipe of seriousness, fun, and gratefulness. The contrast of colorful cyclists streaming through the desert, pecan farms, airplane graveyards, and adobe buildings on sleepy streets made the time pass fast. Aid stations all featured friendly bike valets to hold your bike. Kids from the Optimist club or the Boy Scouts or many other local groups smiled big and made us feel very welcomed. Said Rich Soares, “The volunteers were great ambassadors of Tucson and the friendly bike valets were a nice touch and surprise” That feeling of gratefulness is not an accident. Said Juskiewicz, “We gave away 550 free bikes to kids and our 50+ non-profit partners raised over $5,000,000 for their charities through the El Tour partnership.” Coloradans were all over the place. Executive Director of Team Evergreen, Jen Barbour won her age group, and Pete Piccolo, Executive Director of Bicycle Colorado was 22nd overall in a very competitive field that included Primal Ambassador and Tour de France star Jens Voigt who finished 53rd. Other ex-pro's like George Hincapie, Bob Roll, and Christian VandeVelde joined in the fun and said Juskiewicz, “having the rock star pros there was something that took this year over the top.” Maybe this tour reflects the native Saguaro cactus more than we know. It takes 75 years for Saguaros to grow “arms” to help for better reproduction and continue to flourish and spread more seeds. They stand tall in the desert and have supported human life for thousands of years. Less than one in a million seeds germinate for this defining plant only found in this area. As this tour ages and grows, it attracts more and more cyclists and helps more and more people. Its arms are dreams and a safe harbor for so many charities raising money to spread more seeds and help humanity. As a late-season destination, a challenging well-run ride, a trip to Tucson makes for a nice warm-up to enjoy Thanksgiving week and reflect on what's important. IRONMAN Arizona 2022 - Pro Race, Age Group Kona Slots, Observations There were reasons to be excited about this pro race. On the women's side you had Sarah True, Skye Moench, Lauren Brandon, Melanie McQuade and others. On the men's side you had 70.3 World Champs 2nd place Ben Kanute taking his first swipe at the full distance. Familiar names like Sam Long, Matt Hansen, Joe Skipper and Bart Aernouts. Pro Women: Lauren Brandon, Sarah True and Skye Moench were 1, 2 and 3 out of the water. Skye would take Sarah's spot at mile 28. By mile 66 Laruen Brandon dropped back to 3rd with Skye leading the way and Sarah just biding her time. Skye entered T2 about 3 minutes before Sara True and Lauren Branden arrived 2 minutes later. About a mile into the run, Sarah True took the front and held that position the rest of the run. By mile 8, Melanie McQuaid moved up to 3rd, but she would fall back to 6th by then finish. At mile 14 they came through and I was giving the pro women splits. Sarah True held on to 1st, Skye Moench held on to 2nd and Daniel Lewis would finish 3rd. Pro Men: Andrew Hosfall-Turner was first out of the water with Ben Kanute on his heels. By mile 30, Ben Kanute was in control with Joe Skipper in 3rd, Matt Hanson in 5th and Sam Long in 7th. Billy Edwards and I saw them come through and called out splits. At T2 it was Kristian Hogenhaug in first, followed by Joe Skipper in 2nd, Ben Kanute in 3rd, Sam Long in 4th and Matt Hanson in 5th. My mile 5, Matt has passed Sam and swapped positions. By mile 12 Joe Skipper and Hogenhaug swap positions. Hogenhaug blows at mile 23 and it's now the podium of Joe Skipper Matt Hansen and Ben Kanute in that order. What's New in the 303: Leaving On A Jet Plane: How To Travel With Your Bike Article and photos by: A.V. Schmit With the major airlines removing the draconian fees associated with flying with a bike, you may be tempted to bring your bike with you on your next vacation. Passengers on American, United and Delta will pay the same amount for a bike as they would for any other piece of checked luggage under 50 pounds — about $30. That's a far cry from the $150 each way to fly with a bike, only a years ago. International flights typically offer two checked bags per passenger with no additional cost, so the idea of traveling for an international IRONMAN or IM 70.3 is a lot more approachable. And… If you plan on racing, having the bike you trained with is an essential part of being successful. “Woot, woot, I can travel with my bike,” they thought, until they realized, “Oh wait, I don't know how to pack my bike for travel.” Fear not, I can show you some pretty simple techniques to keep your “baby” safe on a plane. If you are my age, I'm sure you remember the 1970's American Tourister luggage commercial with the Gorilla. And if you don't recall, here it is on YouTube: The point is… baggage handlers typically tend to be a lot less careful than you might want them to be with your bike. So you need to take steps to prepare your bike for travel the best that you can. For airline travel, there are really two basic categories of luggage to carry a bike — Padded soft case or hard plastic case. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. With a padded soft case, you typically have to disassemble less of the bike, especially on a triathlon bike. But a soft case does not offer as much protection as a rigid case. With a rigid bike case, your bike has more protection, but more of it needs to be disassembled to fit. A rigid hard case does offer more protection than a padded soft case. In the event of a catastrophic situation, like a very heavy piece of luggage falling from a height or the bike case falling off the luggage carrier, either event will likely damage the bike contained within either type of case. Sci-Con TSA 3.0 Triathlon Travel Bag " Trico Iron Case Left, Sci-Con Aerocomfort TSA 3.0 Triathlon Travel Bag. Right, Trico Iron Case. OK, onto packing a bike for travel. In this example I'm packing a Cervelo P5 three in a Sci-Con Aerocomfort 3.0 padded triathlon bag. Step 1 – Remove the pedals, and wipe the grease off the spindles with a paper towel or shop rag. Don't worry, we are going to pack a bit of bike grease for re-assembly when we get to our destination. I tend not to want to travel with a full tube of grease, rather I like to squirt a small blob into a heavy-duty zip lock bag. It's lighter, and you are less likely to run afoul of any hazardous chemical limits. Step 2 — Remove bottle cages and other accessories. Wrap them in bubble wrap for protection and storage later in the process. And, while you're at it, remove any CO2 cartridges, as compressed gas of any kind is not allowed on a plane. Be sure to get replacements at your travel destination. Bottle cages, pedals and rear derailleur ready for removal and padding. Step 3 — If you don't have access to a bike stand, then it makes the most sense to remove the wheels from the bike and use the alloy cradle of the bag to support the bike for the rest of the procedure. A P5, as well as many tri-bike frames, has horizontal drop outs, so you will need to slide the rear end of the bike into the Frame Defender Armature and then use the quick release at the front to secure the forks. If your bike uses thru axles, you will need them to secure the bike frame to the armature. Step 4 — At this point, I like to wrap the frame in closed cell foam to protect the finish from accidental chips or dings. With the popularity of online shopping, you probably have some thin closed cell foam hanging around the house. If not, you might stop by your local bike store to see if they have any leftover foam packing material from in-bound bike shipments. You can also use “bubble wrap,” but I've found it to be less effective than closed-cell foam. Step 5 — Since the advent of 11-speed drive trains, virtually all road / triathlon groupsets have a “master link” in their chains. A master link is a special link that uses a mechanical connection to connect the chain. With a simple pair of specialized pliers, it's easy to remove the chain and package it in bubble wrap. While many boxes and bags make chain removal optional. It's my thinking the more you can do to protect the frame from damage, the better. A chain moving around inside a bag or box can really do a number on your bike's paint. Just take it off. Step 6 — Remove the rear derailleur. On a Shimano Di2 or SRAM AXS, this is a very straightforward procedure. For Di2 you simply unplug the E-Tube wire and use a hex wrench to remove the derailleur. On a SRAM system, simple use a hex wrench and remove the rear derailleur. It is advisable to remove the battery in the case of SRAM AXS as well, prior to placing it in a zip-lock bag and bubble wrapping it. For Di2, just make sure the shifters and the battery are disconnected to prevent accidental “shifting” during travel from draining your battery. For a traditional mechanical derailleur, remove the mounting bolt with the appropriate hex wrench, wrap the derailleur in bubble wrap and tuck it in-between the chain stays and secure it. Be careful not to kink the cable housing. Step 7 — Remove the quick release skewers from the wheels and place them in the pockets on the left and right side of the bag. If your bike uses disc brakes, it's recommended that you remove them prior to packing the bike. I know, it's a pain, but so is a slightly bent disc that is rubbing as the wheel rotates. Most disc wheels are either 6-bolt or center-lock. If your wheels are 6-bolt, you will likely need a T25 Torx wrench to remove and reinstall them at your destination. And if it is 6-bolt, you may want to bring a few extra bolts just in case 1 or 2 of the T25 heads get stripped during the process. If your wheels use center-locks, be sure to pack the tools you will need to get them back on. Step 8 — After you have removed the pedals, chain, rear derailleur, water bottle cages and accessories. Wrap them carefully in bubble wrap and place them in the storage bag that will be placed under the down tup of the frame and secure the bag. This is also a great place to stow the tools you will need to put the bike back together when you arrive at your destination. Step 9 — Add additional padding to delicate parts of the bike, including the shifters mounted on the aero extensions. Insert the wheels into the pockets on the left and right of the bag. Be sure to remove your skewers and wrap them in bubble wrap before you stow them in the bag. Secure the Velcro and other straps and prepare to close the bag. Before you do, it is a good idea to take some pictures of your packing job so there is no question about how the bike was packed in the event there is an incident during travel. Step 10 — BONUS — If you use an iPhone, then I would highly recommend you place an Apple AirTag somewhere in the bag. This gives you extra piece of mind that your bike has made it on the plane safely. An AirTag is a blue tooth device that can use the location data of any iPhone it encounters to pinpoint the position of your bike. Your bike arrives in tact, you've taken the time to put it back together and now it's time to rack it and race the next day. Video of the week: Skip This Week Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
In this episode the guys start a multi-part series where they will dive into the specifics of training for different distances. Part 1 covers the themes that you will see in every distance before moving into episodes covering Short Course, 70.3 and Ironman. After that they recap the weekend of Ironman racing and debate whether or not Ben Kanute is the greatest American triathlete of all time. Don't forget to submit questions using #trifasterpodcast Follow Michael on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelMansfieldTri You can learn more about Keith and his coaching services at https://www.fortworthtc.com/
On today's podcast, Coach Derek and Coach Conrad go a little deeper into the Norwegian's Training principles to see how they are maximizing potential. Additionally, they cover Ironman Arizona's Pro results and Ben Kanute's debut at the distance. Working Triathlete is launching a pro team which is discussed in today's podcast. If you are interested in applying, check out the application here!
The turn-around on this podcast was about as fast as Ben Kanute's race at Ironman Arizona yesterday. When we saw Ben announce, just one week after 70.3 Worlds, that he was going to race IMAZ, we reached out to see if he was up for a YTP three-peat experience. And so here we are. Less than 24 hours after claiming the third podium spot and a Kona slot, Ben arrived at our hotel this morning to share his experience with this community. What a guy! We are so grateful to Ben and to all of our listeners. This community is amazing, thank you for being a part of it. In this episode we discuss: - takeaways from Ironman 70.3 World Championship - Slowtwitch distractions - working with a mental coach - the monkey mind - racing his first Ironman - how the day unfolded at Ironman AZ - being strategic but staying within himself - patience - the longest miles of the day - racing in his backyard vs. traveling - Briella's first Ironman race - getting his Kona spot - Dad strength, is it real? Namaste- Jess Photo Credit/IG: schiffsphotography
Thanks to last week's guest, Polar adventurer, Eric Larsen. This week Bill and I are outside of our 303 jurisdiction and getting geared up for El Tour de Tucson. That's right we are recording from the TdT Village. It's a big weekend of endurance events in Arizona with TdT on Saturday and Ironman Arizona in Tempe on Sunday. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Discussion El Tour de Tucson, November 19 Endurance News Ironman Arizona, November 20 Odyssey Escape from Alcatraz What's new in the 303 Colorado's Ride TriDot Pre Season Project Videos of the Week How to Escape from Alcatraz Feature Discussion: El Tour de Tucson University Medicine 39th El Tour De Tucson Event date is Saturday, November 19, 2022. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT EL TOUR DE TUCSON El Tour de Tucson is now preparing to host the 39th year for what we think is one of the premier bicycling events in the country. We hope you participate in this year's event on November 19, 2022. You won't be alone given that annually over 7,000 cyclists participate in the renowned and popular event with distances from 102 miles to family fun rides of 1 mile! Did you know that El Tour de Tucson enables nonprofit, charitable agencies to raise funds for their respective organizations? Learn about their programs and sign up to ride on their teams here. Since 1983, Perimeter Bicycling events have raised over $100 million for local and international charitable organizations. This significant milestone – a target of ours for some time – was reached after we helped 35 non-profits raise a collective $5.8 million in 2019. New Routes! New Start/Finish Lines! New Start Times! Perimeter Bicycling and El tour de Tucson are thrilled to start 2022 with unveiling of exciting new ride routes. All Rides/Routes start and finish at the Tucson Convention Center and the surrounding area. All events start and finish at the Tucson Convention Center in Downtown Tucson. The start line is located at 190 West Cushing Street near the DoubleTree Hotel at Cushing & Church Street. Enjoy the festivities of the Nova Home Loans Expo & Fiesta at the end of the ride featuring food and drink, live entertainment, awards ceremonies, and the Ten55 Finish Line Beer Garden. Please note that all routes officially close at 4:00 pm. The Century (7:00am start) 102 Mile The Metric Century (9:00 am start) 62 Mile/100 Kilometer The Half Metric Century (10:15 am start) 32 Mile/50 Kilometer The FUN Rides! (8:00 am start) 10 Mile / 5 Mile / 1 Mile The Nova Home Loans Expo & Fiesta will be at the newly renovated Historic Eckbo Plaza of the Tucson Convention Center. Most of the activities including the live music, food, beer garden and exhibitors will be outdoors! Event Benefits for all Registered Cyclists Event Benefits for all Registered Cyclists Medallion to all finishers Personalized Ride Bib Number (through October 1st) Free admission to the Nova Home Loans El Tour Expo & Fiesta Fruit, snacks and water at aid stations every 7-12 miles SAG support Opportunity to earn special Awards Traffic control on route First Aid support Electronically timed finish Results published on website Bike Shipping If you are looking to ship your bicycle to or from Tucson, find information about bike shipping through Bike Flights and receiving and assembling your bike through Bicycle Ranch Tucson. LEARN MORE Bike Patrol The mission of Perimeter Bicycling's Bike Patrol program is to promote safety, provide assistance, encouragement, and support for the participants of Perimeter events. Patrollers offer mechanical assistance, first aid as needed and encouragement to successfully finish the ride. LEARN MORE Platinum Designation Platinum cyclists are those in the 102 mile distance with extensive experience in riding in a pack/peloton. Cyclists must meet specific criteria to earn platinum designation and must attend a special meeting. Visit the Platinum Designation link for full details, including meeting times, how to get the pass required to enter the platinum corral on ride day, etc. Mark Allen's brother Gary and his wife Michelle Allen News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Gearing up for 2022 Biostarks IRONMAN Arizona The Valley of the Sun in Tempe and the greater Phoenix area are hosting the 2022 Biostarks IRONMAN Arizona triathlon on November 20th. Part of the VinFast IRONMAN US Series, live coverage of IRONMAN Arizona will be broadcasted on IRONMAN Now on Facebook Watch, YouTube and Twitch. The event also sees Mike Reilly, aka the ‘Voice of IRONMAN', calling his final North America event of his career. Race day will see 55 age group qualifying slots, and an 100 extra slots for female athletes, for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship taking place on October 12 & 14, 2023 in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i. The course will take athletes along a 2.4-mile swim in Salt River, a 112-mile bike along the Beeline Highway, and a 26.2-mile run through Tempe and along the Salt River, finishing at Tempe Beach Park. Ben Kanute (USA) will make his full-distance IRONMAN debut following a runner-up position at the 2022 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission. US athletes, Sam Long, Matt Hanson and Chris Leiferman, will challenge for a podium spot along with Great Britain's Joe Skipper and South Africa's Kyle Buckingham. A stacked field of pro females will include American athletes Sarah True, Skye Moench, and Lauren Brandon, who will go up against Canada's Jen Annett, Australia's Renee Kiley and many more. IRONMAN Arizona 2022: Preview, start times and how to watch LIVE 14 Nov 2022 by John Levison Last week we highlighted our top five races for the remainder of 2022, and the first event on that list comes up on Sunday, the Biostarks IRONMAN Arizona. Start time and how to watch live The Pro Men will kick-off their day with the 2.4-mile, single-loop swim in Salt River, Tempe, at 0640 local time, with the Pro Women starting five minutes later at 0645. With Arizona on Mountain Standard Time, that means global race start times of: 1340 UK / 1440 CET / 0840 Eastern / 0540 Pacific. The event will benefit from full live broadcast coverage, the final race of the 2022 IRONMAN long-distance season to be featured on their IRONMAN Now platforms via Facebook Watch and YouTube – and also embedded on this preview. As always, the ever reliable IRONMAN Tracker is the perfect data addition to support your viewing. If you haven't got it on your phone already, where have you been?! IRONMAN Arizona Pro Men A dominant winner at IRONMAN Wales and a career-best fifth at the IRONMAN World Championship suggests that Great Britain's Joe Skipper will arguably start as favourite, in what is a deep start list in Tempe. Big races in September, October and November might be considered sub-optimal for many, but based on history at least, there's little reason to believe that the Brit won't be physically and mentally ready to perform at his best, once again. Looking back to 2019 for example, sixth in Kona was followed just over three weeks later by a fantastic victory at IRONMAN Florida, capped off with a 2:39 marathon. Success in back-to-back racing has proven to work for the six-time IRONMAN champion time after time. Even last year, he was totally dominant at IRONMAN Chattanooga, three weeks after second place IRONMAN Switzerland. He's seemingly at home racing in the U.S., too. Joe Skipper 2022 photo credit IRONMAN Wales [Photo credit: IRONMAN Wales] The USA's Sam Long made plenty of headlines at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, but with that very contentious penalty on the bike, not the sort that he wanted. Winner in Gdynia, strong at the Collins Cup and a podium at the PTO US Open, the form is there – hopefully we'll get to see it on Sunday. Sam Long St George photo credit Tom Pennington Getty Images for IRONMAN Sam Long at St George [Photo credit Tom Pennington/Getty Images for IRONMAN] The full-distance debut of Ben Kanute will be of particular interest, especially having turned around what was a mid-season of relatively under-whelming results by his standards. He put on a brilliant show at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship, taking a second silver medal at the championship. Strong across all disciplines, he should be at the front of the race for much of the day. Ben Kanute 2nd at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship 2022 Photo: Patrick McDermott/Getty Images for IRONMAN When you then add Matt Hanson, Chris Leiferman, Kristian Hogenhaug, Bart Aernouts, Justin Metzler and plenty more into the mix, then the way that racing has been going over the last few years, you have to think that the course record figures of Lionel Sanders (7:44:29 from 2016), will be under threat. You can be sure that Great Britain's Andrew Horsfall-Turner will be pushing the pace in the water from the get-go – and with Kanute likely wanting to be a part of that too, that would benefit the man from Wales too. Pro Women The USA's Skye Moench (#10) is the PTO's top-ranked female professional set to race in Tempe, a race where she has previously finished 11th (2016) and fourth (2018). Winner of three IRONMAN titles since then – and having finished fourth in St George, ninth in Kona this year – she will rightly start as favourite. skye-moench-kona-2022-bike (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for IRONMAN) Illness ruined her Kona prospects, but Sarah True still has the class to be a factor in Arizona. A winner this year at Eagleman 70.3 and IRONMAN Lake Placid, the two-time Olympian now juggles triathlon alongside being a mother and studying. Entering Arizona with a, ‘one race, one win' history over the distance after her debut performance at IRONMAN Lanzarote, Great Britain's Lydia Dant has made rapid progress inside her first year in the Pro ranks. On the bike in particular – aided by her skills as a bike fitter – Lydia has excelled, and will be looking to make progress on that fast roads of the IRONMAN Arizona course towards the front of the race, once out of the water. Lydia Dant - IRONMAN Lanzarote 2022 finish Photo Credit: James Mitchell for Club La Santa After finishing 10th (St George) and 12th (Kona), you can't write off the podium prospects of the consistent Maja Stage Nielsen (DEN) either. The Dane is really consistent across all three disciplines. Jen Annett (CAN) has taken second place this year at both IRONMAN Des Moines and IRONMAN Mont Tremblant, and so is another athlete sure to be chasing the podium positions in the late stages. You can find the full start list here. Recent IRONMAN Arizona Pro winners 2019: Sara Crowley (AUS) – Pro women only race 2018: Eneko Llanos (ESP) / Heather Jackson (USA) 2017: Lionel Sanders (CAN) / Kaisa Sali (FIN) 2016: Lionel Sanders (CAN) / Meredith Kessler (USA) 2015: Lionel Sanders (CAN) / Meredith Kessler (USA) Prize Money: What's on the line? The prize purse on offer this weekend is $100,000 – with each of the winners collecting a $15,000 share of that total. In addition to money, there will be a total of four qualifying slots (two MPRO* / two FPRO) for the IRONMAN World Championship in Hawaii, 12 and 14 October 2023. A valuable opportunity to get the KQ box ticked well in advance. (* Note – Joe Skipper is already qualified by virtue of his victory at IRONMAN Wales). The total funds will be paid ten-deep, as follows: $15,000 $9,000 $7,000 $5,000 $4,000 $3,000 $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 Of course, thanks to the formation of the Professional Triathletes Organisation, financial rewards from performance are not solely from on-the-day performances, and this is one of the few 2022 races remaining to improve your ranking. The PTO World Rankings will see a total of $2million awarded at the end of 2022, based up on the final standings in those points tables. The rewards there can be substantial, with a move up or down the rankings system potentially earning you more than any individual event. Odyssey Alcatraz Swim this Saturday Have you always wanted to swim from Alcatraz? You're not alone. Swimming from Alcatraz is one of the most famous, desirable, and enjoyable open water swims (wild swim) in the entire world. Despite lore that swimming from Alcatraz is dangerous, for experienced swimmers with proper support, swimming from Alcatraz can be safe and fun. Odyssey Open Water Swimming offers a wide range of open water swims, including the world-famous Odyssey Alcatraz swim. Each swim is led by coaches and guides, and swim support is available on-hand to assist with exiting the water if needed. 2023 Alcatraz Swims: May 13, June 17, June 24, July 22, August 5, and November 4 Note: All swims are pending US Coast Guard approval. In the event that Coast Guard approval is not given for a swim, participants will be refunded in account credit. Come join us for the ultimate Bay Area open water swim! This event is not a race -- just a friendly swim in an exciting, safe, and comfortable environment. It is a great opportunity for those training for similar events, including the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, or people who just want an unforgettable, world-famous swimming experience! The Alcatraz swim is an approximately 2-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. We will occasionally swim to San Francisco's Ferry Building, which takes the swimmers east instead of west, but is comparable in terms of difficulty. Check the registration site for specific course info. Regardless of course, this swim is for relatively strong swimmers. Before taking on Alcatraz, you should be able to do this distance in a pool (140 lengths of a 25-yard pool) or during our regular group open water swims in Berkeley without stopping. Feel free to contact us if you're not sure if you are up for it. Alcatraz swims are $245 per event. There is a $50 late registration fee within one month of the swim. In addition to the swim itself, registration includes an event t-shirt, an Alcatraz Swim sticker, and a yellow silicone Alcatraz swim cap. All Alcatraz swims will take place in the morning, usually meeting in San Francisco between 5 and 8am. The registration page shows an approximate check-in time, but swimmers will receive an email prior to the event with finalized details. What's New in the 303: Introducing Colorado's Ride - Bill Invitation to TriDot Pre Season Project The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps TriDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Welcome to the 2023 TriDot Preseason Project (PSP) application. Submit this 2-minute app to qualify for 2 FREE months of optimized triathlon training with the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. PSP is an annual R&D initiative that helps triathletes reach their true performance potential through optimized preseason training. It also quantifies the substantial performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives. You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria: Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2023 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season! * Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis and must be fully completed to be considered. Register For Free Video of the week: Alcatraz Swim: Understanding the Currents (Alcatraz to St. Francis Yacht Club/Crissy Field) Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
In this episode:Is there an association between endurance sports and poor oral health? Do all of the sugary drinks and gels combine to put athletes at risk for cavities and gum disease? Dr. Ian Needleman is an oral surgery professor in London, England and an ultra runner and he joins me to discuss this topic in the medical segment. Plus, Jim Vance has a well deserved reputation as one of the best coaches at developing young talent and producing champions. His most famous charge of late is olympian and newly minted 70.3 World championship silver medalist Ben Kanute. Jim joins me to talk about the state of coaching, how the sport is evolving with stellar performances from so many at the longer distances and what we can look forward to in the future.Segments:[07:04]- Ian Needleman and a discussion of oral health[33:00]- Jim Vance Links@IanNeedleman on Twitter Ian's Website @jimvance on Twitter @coachjimvance on Instagram Jim's Website
Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" Ben Kanute is one of the most powerful, versatile Triathletes in the world. Winning major titles over the super sprint style of racing, four Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon championships, and twice a silver medalist at the IM 70.3 World Championships, most recently at this year's World Championships in St.George Utah with an epic head-to-head battle with Olympic Champion Kristian Blummenfelt. Ben was last on the show, on Oct 4th, 2021, where he shared his journey into the sport and his love for his team and family. Ben Kanute races without fear, leading out of the water almost every time he starts and forces the race to chase him. It's been a true joy to watch him develop his craft over the years. He has no weaknesses and races with weapons across the board. His momentum is building and he's spearheading the next generation. In this episode, Ben disects his turnaround from the past 18 months of racing with some tough performances, physically and mentally. Been also discusses his debut Ironman in 2 weeks. Timestamps 2:12 - Interview starts 7:25 - Ben explains his training schedule going into St George, and then backing it up 2 weeks later with Ironman Arizona. 9:27 - Greg and Ben discuss the deadlines and fees for professional athletes entering events. Yep, pro's have to pay too! 11:23 - Greg & Ben discuss the past 12 months of racing and how some of those lackluster performances affected his mindset. my team are really good at focussing on the positives 29:31 - Ben discusses how important his team has been in helping turn things arouns. Jim Vance, Bobby McGee, Matt Pendola, Courtney (wife), Seth Pepper have all played a significant role in allowing Ben to become free to play and race. you just wanna go out there and take it 33:32 - Ben always takes a race by the horns. He describes the plan and his mindset during his epic battle at St George. From the weeks leading in, to the transitions, to the final run battle with Kristian Blummenfelt. 38:18 - Ben disects the race, starting with the swim. some guys take the gloves out when the gun goes off 41:51 - Moving through T1, Ben explains the first 10-15 miles on the bike and how he focussed on his watts and just hunkered down. "We were in the 340's for most of the first part of the bike". we train to ride at threshold power 46:26 - Starting the run, Ben relaxed and felt he had a really solid shot at the podium. (with no socks!) If you want to beat the Norwegians, you have to take the race to them ... 52:32 - Ben's description of exactly how the run battle with Kristian played out is a fantastic insight into the mindset of a pro athlete. 54:57 - Ben explains how he felt running down to the finish line. 57:05 - Check out Ben's 176 answers on www.anyquestion.com 59:16 - Interview concludes Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show And check out Ben Kanute at: https://www.instagram.com/benkanute/ http://www.benkanute.com/ https://twitter.com/benkanute/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZB3MuY8VlYo
This week's guest interview is with Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen. Eric has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth including Antarctica, the North Pole, Everest and the biggest challenge of them all - cancer. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Interview Eric Larsen Adventurer, Guide and Educator Endurance News Bermuda World Triathlon Series Race Results El Tour de Tucson, November 19 Ironman Arizona, November 20 What's new in the 303 Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why Videos of the Week 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda Feature Interview: Eric Larsen Polar adventurer, expedition guide, dog musher and educator, Eric Larsen has spent the past 15 years of his life traveling in some of the most remote and wild places left on earth. In 2006, Eric and Lonnie Dupre completed the first ever summer expedition to the North Pole. During this journey, the duo pulled and paddled specially modified canoes across 550 miles of shifting sea ice and open ocean. Eric successfully led his first expedition to the South Pole in 2008, covering nearly 600 miles in 41 days. Eric is now one of only a few Americans in to have skied to both the North and South Poles. In November 2009, Eric returned to Antarctica for the first leg of his world record Save the Poles expedition. This time he completed a 750-mile ski traverse to the geographic South arriving on January 2, 2010. Two short months later he was dropped off at northern Ellesmere Island for a winter-style North Pole Journey. The international team reached the North Pole 51 days later on Earth Day - April 22, 2010. He completed the Save the Poles expedition by reaching the summit of Mt. Everest on October 15th, 2010 becoming the first person in history to reach the world's three 'poles' within a 365-day period. In March 2014, Eric Larsen and Ryan Waters set out to traverse nearly 500 miles across the melting Arctic Ocean, unsupported, from Northern Ellesmere Island to the geographic North Pole. Despite being one of the most cold and hostile environments on the planet, the Arctic Ocean has seen a steady and significant reduction of sea ice over the past seven years due to climate change. Because of this, Larsen's and Waters' trip—dubbed the "Last North Expedition"—is expected to be the last human-powered trek to the North Pole, ever. Eric Larsen (explorer) - Wikipedia Eric Larsen Explore Kindred spirits indeed 3 day Gunnison Spring bar tent Camp stove Grew up in Wisconsin Read books about explorations; fascinated by Alaska Taught Environmental Education In January 2021, Eric was initially diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer, but upon further biopsies was categorized as Stage 3b. After a year of intensive chemotherapy, radiation and surgery, he is currently still in treatment. Cancer journey a lot like an explanation News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. 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Endurance News: 2022 Bermuda World Triathlon Championship Series Flora out of the water second Raining on bike On the 3rd loop of bike joined by maya kingma Knibb was more than 40 back at the start of the bike but in 3rd place by t2 (45 seconds) Vincent Luis led from swim to finish The front 7 gave an impressive t2 performance all coming it as a pack and dismounting in unison Blummenfelt and Yee were in a second pack Results: Elite Women | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Flora Duffy 1987 BER 1 02:01:26 00:20:15 00:00:42 01:05:26 00:00:26 00:34:39 2 Taylor Knibb 1998 USA 7 02:03:04 00:20:46 00:00:47 01:05:32 00:00:32 00:35:28 3 Beth Potter 1991 GBR 2 02:03:17 00:20:47 00:00:42 01:06:45 00:00:24 00:34:41 4 Laura Lindemann 1996 GER 4 02:04:00 00:20:35 00:00:44 01:06:56 00:00:27 00:35:20 5 Taylor Spivey 1991 USA 3 02:04:05 00:20:42 00:00:44 01:06:47 00:00:26 00:35:27 Results: Elite Men | 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Pos First Name Last Name YOB Country Start Num Time Swim 1500m T1 Bike 40km T2 Run 10km 1 Vincent Luis 1989 FRA 4 01:49:37 00:19:01 00:00:45 00:58:06 00:00:25 00:31:22 2 Antonio Serrat Seoane 1995 ESP 6 01:49:45 00:19:43 00:00:39 00:58:19 00:00:23 00:30:43 3 Roberto Sanchez Mantecon 1996 ESP 24 01:49:54 00:19:51 00:00:42 00:58:07 00:00:25 00:30:52 4 Jelle Geens 1993 BEL 1 01:49:59 00:19:49 00:00:41 00:58:05 00:00:21 00:31:06 5 Alex Yee 1998 GBR 2 01:50:04 00:19:40 00:00:38 00:58:21 00:00:26 00:31:01 6 Kristian Blummenfelt 1994 NOR 51 01:50:06 00:19:37 00:00:43 00:58:14 00:00:24 00:31:10 Tucson Bikes for Change to give out over 500 free bikes TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Bikes for Change is giving out more than 500 bicycles for children in need, before the start of El Tour de Tucson. These special children will receive a bicycle, a helmet, lock and t-shirt at certain locations, along with a free Tour de Tucson Kid's Fun Ride registration. "This year, Serve Our City is excited to Partner with El Tour de Tucson and their Tucson Bikes for Change program by helping to provide volunteers at seven locations throughout the city to assemble 500 bikes provided by a host of great sponsors for children in need," said Outreach Pastor Robin Blumenthal. “What a great way for so many partners to join forces and give Tucson kids the chance to experience the joy of riding a bike in our beautiful city," expressed Blumenthal. TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As El Tour de Tucson draws closer, drivers in the Tucson and surrounding areas will want to take note and prepare for upcoming road closures the day of the race, Saturday Nov. 19. An anticipated 7,000 cyclists will navigate the Old Pueblo and surrounding areas beginning at 8 a.m. Multiple variations of the El Tour route are planned: The Century - 102-mile route; 7 a.m. start The Metric Century - 62-mile route; 9 a.m. start The Half Metric Century - 32-mile route; 10:15 a.m. start The FUN Rides! - 10, 5, and 1-mile routes; 8:00 a.m. start All routes start and end around the Tucson Community Center (TCC), with live music, food, beer garden and other exhibitors in the Eckbo Plaza, 260 S. Church Ave. “It's important we let the Tucson community and its surrounding areas to the south – Green Valley & Sahuarita – know what roads will be closed during El Tour on November 19," said El Tour Executive Director TJ Juskiewicz. "We want to make sure everyone is prepared for our road closures as they plan their day. Our ride begins at 7 a.m. and goes to 4 p.m. with roads being closed at various times. Those times are listed on the list we've sent," added Juskiewicz. Organizers suggest parking in one of the two garages at the TCC, or any number of the city, county or private surface lots in the area. Bike valet services will be available at the finish line and is included as part of the registration for riders. Mark Allen's brother Gary and his wife Michelle Allen From Arizona to Bahrain – Five races still to look forward to in 2022 10 Nov 2022 by John Levison We may be approaching the middle of November and the racing calendar is indeed winding down for 2022, but there are a still several notable events to look forward to. Some stellar start-lists, high-quality races – and a very significant World Championship title showdown – still remain. We've done a little forward planning and picked out five of our highlights to look forward to in the Pro triathlon world between now and the end of 2022. IRONMAN Arizona: 20 November With live coverage of the event from Tempe, IRONMAN Arizona offers a $100,000 prize purse, four Kona qualifying slots (2MPRO / 2WPRO) and a pretty impressive start list, should the majority of these athletes all show. For the men those names include Joe Skipper (fifth in Kona), the full-distance debut of Ben Kanute (second at the 70.3 World Champ), Mr Yo Yo Yo, Sam Long, IRONMAN Des Moines winner Matt Hanson, Chris Leiferman (fourth at the IRONMAN World Champs, St George), Kristian Hogenhaug (2021 World Triathlon LD Champion) and INEOS rider, Cameron Wurf. Lots of fast athletes on a historically fast course. What's not to like? joe-skipper-kona-2022-bike Joe Skipper – Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for IRONMAN The women are headed by Skye Moench (fourth in St George), Sarah True and Great Britain's IRONMAN Lanzarote champion, Lydia Dant. What's New in the 303: Victoria Brumfield Now Chief Executive Officer of USA Triathlon COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Victoria Brumfield today was announced by USA Triathlon Board of Directors Chair Joel Rosinbum as the Chief Executive Officer for the National Governing Body. Brumfield, who has served as USA Triathlon's interim CEO since early September, becomes the organization's first female CEO in its 40-plus-year history. Brumfield has been a highly impactful executive within the organization for more than four years, serving as an innovative and results-driven leader for the sport and organization. Her vision and leadership led the development and implementation of USA Triathlon's most recent strategic plan – Elevate 2028 – that sets the path for the organization through the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “I'm honored to lead USA Triathlon during such an important time, and I want to thank Joel, the USA Triathlon Board of Directors and members of the hiring committee for the opportunity,” Brumfield said. “Multisport is transformative, unifying and empowering, and I am proud and ready to wake up every morning and bring this sport and community to more people. I look forward to working closely with our constituents and team to continue to spread the virtues of our sport far and wide, serve our community in a way that enables everyone to prosper, build on the development programs for youth and junior athletes, and celebrate our sport and community every day.” A trailblazer and advocate throughout her career, Brumfield was hired as the first female member of the USA Triathlon's Executive Leadership Team. Brumfield's leadership has elevated and empowered female leaders within the organization at every level of the organization. Additionally, Brumfield has been a staunch proponent of diversity, equality, inclusion and access (DEIA) during her time at USA Triathlon and worked to make DEIA a focal point of the organization's long-term strategic plan, annual priorities and hiring processes, among other areas. Brumfield has helped transform USA Triathlon's approach to service and the constituents it serves, most notably race directors, clubs, coaches, officials and age-group athletes. She has instilled a focus on building meaningful relationships with community members across the United States and emphasized the need for both resource development and initiatives and programs that drive value at the grassroots level. Prior to her appointment as interim CEO Brumfield most recently served as USA Triathlon's Chief of Staff and Chief Business Development Officer. She led the turnaround of USA Triathlon from a transactional entity to an organization celebrated for its service leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration both internally and externally. With a people-first approach, Brumfield helped USA Triathlon earn best-place-to-work recognition by Front Office Sports, Outside Magazine, and Colorado Springs Gazette. In 2020 Brumfield was named the Chief Business Development Officer, in addition to her Chief of Staff role, and led business development and partnerships. Under her leadership,U USA Triathlon led unprecedented commercial growth and strategic partnerships, even while navigating the Covid-19 pandemic. In her role as Chief of Staff, Brumfield was responsible for directing strategic planning, managing and streamlining the organization's operational plan, and overseeing cross-functional projects with large-scale organizational impact. She also directly oversaw business administration including human resources, finance, and information technology (IT), for three years. Brumfield currently serves on the World Triathlon Audit Committee and was a member of the SportsBusiness Journal “Game Changers: Women in Sports Business” 2020 Class. Prior to USA Triathlon, Brumfield worked in the endurance sports industry for nearly 20 years across a number of roles that gave her both a broad understanding of the business of the sport and the opportunity to grow and inspire triathlon communities at the local level. Most recently, she was a founding member of the Virgin Sport start-up in Sir Richard Branson's global Virgin Group. Before Virgin, Victoria's roots were deeply embedded in triathlon as the former Event Director for the New York City Triathlon, IRONMAN US Championship, 2003 ITU World Cup in New York City, 2005 ITU Age Group World Championships in Hawaii, and 2004 USA Olympic trials for Triathlon, among others. Brumfield is a passionate amateur short and long-distance triathlete and endurance athlete. She studied finance and earned a Master of Business Administration from the NYU Stern School Of Business. She currently resides in Colorado Springs, Colo. You Get What You Give, Ask Primal Why By Bill Plock Nov 6, 2022–Denver In 1998, The New Radicals released the song, “You Get What You Give” and it seems to have resonated strongly as a business mantra with premier cycling apparel manufacturer Primal of Denver. As I looked around the room at the Four Seasons conference room during the PrimalBike 2022 gathering a couple of weeks ago, it dawned on me that between all of the rides represented here, well over $150 million is raised each and every year for a variety of causes; cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, college scholarships, community causes and so much more. Between the rides, tens of thousands of riders explore roads in every corner of America. The reason they were all in Denver? Primal, a thirty-year-old company supplies cycling clothing for all of these rides and the cyclists who spend hours raising money and a lifetime rolling on roads. Thirty years ago, Dave Edwards made some cool cycling t-shirts and sold them out of the back of his car in Moab. They were a hit and one thing has led to another and thousands upon thousands of designs later Primal has evolved into one of cycling's top brands of cycling wear. Each year, Primal invites some of their top customers to meet and discuss the “state of the union” in cycling events and ponder the future, and share ideas on how to improve events and the sport of cycling. This year's attendee's included leaders from MS, RAGBRAI, Bike New York, Pan-Mass Challenge, Outside, and many others. All of the organizations attending, some for-profit and most non-profits, raise enormous money, but so does Primal. Since its inception, Primal has given away over 12 million dollars. Says founder, President/CEO Dave Edwards about the gathering, “the most meaningful part is making connections and sharing knowledge and experiences. We're privileged to work with incredible partners, and we wanted to provide an opportunity for them to get together in a setting that inspires learning, conversations, and relationship building that makes their events even better while getting more people on bikes.” The Pan-Mass Challenge, in particular, raising $63million in one ride for cancer research leads the peloton of charity. Said President, Jarrett Collins, “Primal is a great partner for the Pan-Mass Challenge because they support many of our teams with high-quality kits, AND they give back to the fundraising efforts of those teams, all in the service of defeating cancer!” The group had break-out sessions focused on discussing a variety of topics ranging from sustainability to trends such as gravel, or as Jarrett Collins termed, “unpaved”. Steve Schulz from Cycle Oregon gave us a peek behind the curtains of their Community of Giving (COG) program and the impact their ride has on its communities and how it helps build everything from community centers to improving community relationships. The group took to the streets and rode bikes to further build camaraderie and consider ideas aimed at getting more people on bikes and raising more money. Ken Podziba, President of Bike New York holds the largest one-day ride in the United States, the Five Boro Bike Tour with over 32,000 riders (303 articles about the ride HERE) and said of the conference, “the conference, which was interesting, engaging, informative, and entertaining, provided an opportunity to learn from and collaborate with some of our country's top bike event organizers. I left Denver with a much greater knowledge of Primal's creative and managerial processes, learning things we can apply to our events, and making some awesome new friends – now that's a successful conference!” If you measure yourself by the peers you attract, Primal has attracted many of the best of the best when it comes to top cycling events and raising money for good causes. You Get What You Give seemed more than obvious at PrimalBike 2022. Aspen unicyclist left his mark on famed Iron Horse Bicycle Classic It's only fitting that Aspen's Mike “Pinto” Tierney is going out “No. 1” in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. Not “No. 1” as in the fastest in the famed race and recreational ride between Durango and Silverton. Nor did he log the most years riding in the event, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year on Memorial Day Weekend. Instead, he is the guy who has turned heads for tackling the grueling 47-mile ride over two mountain passes exceeding 10,000 feet on one wheel. In Aspen, Tierney is famed for working 40 years on the exalted Aspen Highlands Ski Patrol and for regularly riding his unicycle up Independence Pass and Maroon and Castle Creek roads — and even on a variety of mountain bike trails in the Roaring Fork Valley. In Durango and Silverton, he's known as the crazy dude who rides a one-wheeled cycle with no brakes up and down some of the most challenging passes in Colorado. “A 63-year-old unicycling 50 miles from Durango to Silverton sounds a little crazy. I don't mind being called crazy,” Tierney said. This year's event was his eighth and final Iron Horse. “I was the only unicyclist to do it, ever,” he said. Others started, none finished. He heard of a unicyclist from Cortez who rode the route, just not during the Iron Horse. Unicycles weren't allowed in the event prior to 2005. Rules changed and Tierney jumped at the opportunity — and promptly got humbled. Six unis started. The other riders dropped out along the route. Tierney started with the two-wheeled riders and was quickly left in the dust. One restaurant hung a sign on the door saying, “Free food to Lance Armstrong and any unicyclist that finishes.” By the time Tierney finished, the restaurant was closed for the day because all riders had long since finished. He changed strategy the next time he rode it in 2015. He started an hour early and got the flats north of Durango out of the way. In that and subsequent years, he got used to the racers sweeping by him on lower Coal Bank Pass, then the recreational riders catching him higher up the major ascent. He completes the ride between 6 and 6.5 hours. It's not about finishing fast. It's about finishing on one wheel. Other cyclists marvel at how he can tackle the steep ascents and hair-raising downhills on a cycle with one speed and no brake. He rides a 36-inch wheel. He grinds up with 170mm crank arms and swaps them out to 140mm for the downhills. Over the 45 years since he started riding a unicycle, he's learned to seek the slow cadence of pedal strokes on the downhill. If he cannot maintain it and gets going too quickly, he's got to jump off. He's never had to do it in his eight Iron Horses. While bicycle riders get to coast on the downhills, Tierney still has to work. For Tierney, it was particularly humbling to get accolades in a couple of notable celebrations of the Iron Horse's 50th anniversary. There is a section about him in a book marking the anniversary, “Fiftieth Anniversary, Looking Back Racing Forward” by John Peel. His accomplishments also are included in a special exhibit at Fort Lewis College's Center of Southwest Studies. The exhibit, “Looking Back, Racing Ahead: 50 Years of the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic and Durango Cycling Culture,” is on display until spring 2023. Invitation to TriDot Pre Season Project The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps TriDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Welcome to the 2023 TriDot Preseason Project (PSP) application. Submit this 2-minute app to qualify for 2 FREE months of optimized triathlon training with the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. PSP is an annual R&D initiative that helps triathletes reach their true performance potential through optimized preseason training. It also quantifies the substantial performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives. You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria: Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2023 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season! * Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis and must be fully completed to be considered. Register For Free Video of the week: 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Women's Highlights 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda: Elite Men's Highlights Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
This week the guys recap the exciting 70.3 World Championship from last weekend, including the predicted podium finish of Ben Kanute, and the dominance of Taylor Knibb. Keith reviews his day out on the course and gives his thoughts on the Age Group experience. To wrap up, Keith and Michael go through the equipment they use on race day. Don't forget to submit questions using #trifasterpodcast Follow Michael on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/MichaelMansfieldTri You can learn more about Keith and his coaching services at https://www.fortworthtc.com/
Last week brought exciting racing at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St. George UT with commanding wins by Taylor Knibb and Kristian Blummenfelt. Taylor, Kristian and other big names from last weekend are off to Bermuda for the World Triathlon Championship Series. Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products to fuel your sport. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. UCAN also has hydration products focused on giving you the sodium you need when hydrating, including several clean and light flavors. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show • Feature ○ World Triathlon Series Championship in Bermuda • Endurance News ○ Ironman 70.3 World Championship • What's new in the 303 ○ 2023 Season Race Dates Announced ○ TriDot Pre Season Project ○ Bicycle Colorado - Support bike advocacy and win prizes • Video of the Week ○ Worlds Best Drone Video Extreme Mountain Bike Feature: Bermuda World Triathlon Series 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda marks a return to this beautiful island for a third edition of WTCS Bermuda and the first since 2019. Much has happened on and off the blue carpet since we were last here, not least Bermuda's very own Flora Duffy making history by becoming the first triathlete to win both the Olympic and World titles in the same year, becoming Bermuda's first ever Olympic gold medallist and more recently the first to defend a Commonwealth Games triathlon title. This weekend, we return to the island for the penultimate Championship Series racing of 2022, and elite men's and women's events that have the potential to make a huge impact on the battles to become this year's World Triathlon Champions. The triathlon world's eyes will be fixed on this beautiful corner of the Atlantic and can expect another dose of high-octane entertainment from the world's best athletes. The island will also host a wealth of Age-Group and kids triathlon races, and it is always gratifying to see our sport continuing to grow among so many people at all levels of the sport. It is precisely these weekends that will inspire future generations to take up the magic of swim bike run and that can be the spark behind the fire of the next Flora Duffy. Bermuda has a strong and important history of triathlon and also with the WTCS, having hosted many professional events since 1987, including three WTCS (formerly ITU World Cups) in the 90's where Flora Duffy, Olympic gold medalist and multiple World Champion, watched as a young aspiring triathlete. Age Group - Saturday, November 5th 8am Elite Men - Sunday, November 6th 11am Elite Women - Sunday, November 6th 2pm Temperature in November varies between an average high of 74 degrees to a low of 67 degrees Fahrenheit. The water temperature also comes down to 73 degrees, however, water visibility remains at 100-120 feet. View on Triathlon Live - TriathlonLIVE Start List: Elite Women • 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Start Num First Name Last Name YOB Country 1 Flora Duffy 1987 BER 2 Beth Potter 1991 GBR 3 Taylor Spivey 1991 USA 4 Laura Lindemann 1996 GER 5 Sophie Coldwell 1995 GBR 6 Anabel Knoll 1996 GER 7 Taylor Knibb 1998 USA 8 Kirsten Kasper 1991 USA 9 Maya Kingma 1995 NED 10 Miriam Casillas García 1992 ESP 11 Summer Rappaport 1991 USA Start List: Elite Men • 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda • World Triathlon Start Num First Name Last Name YOB Country 18 Kevin McDowell 1992 USA 26 Matthew Mcelroy 1992 USA 29 Ren Sato 1995 JPN 30 Seth Rider 1997 USA 38 Chase Mcqueen 1998 USA 48 Brent Demarest 1995 USA 49 Gregor Payet 1995 LUX 50 Miguel Tiago Silva 1998 POR 51 Kristian Blummenfelt 1994 NOR 52 Martin Demuth 1995 AUT 53 Kyotaro Yoshikawa 2000 JPN 54 Gustav Iden 1996 NOR 56 Tyler Smith 1998 BER News Sponsor Buddy Insurance: Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Taylor Knibb Powers to Victory at 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championships It was the Taylor Knibb show at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in St. George as the 24 year-old American put on a master class of racing to take her first-ever 70.3 World title. A master class in racing was held in St. George, Utah this morning during the women's pro race at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship. The instructor: 24 year-old Taylor Knibb, who delivered a confident and commanding swim, bike, and run to take the win in 4:03:20. The Swim Lucy Charles-Barclay and Lotte Wilms finish the women's pro swim leg during the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. After much speculation about whether or not the swim would be shortened after a cold front moved through southern Utah on race week, race morning arrived with 63 degree F water temperatures and the full 1.2-mile swim. Naturally, many assumed this would work to the advantage of defending champion Lucy Charles-Barclay, who is known for building a considerable lead in any swim leg she races. But instead of surging to the front as usual, she found she had company: Lotte Wilms of the Netherlands and American Taylor Knibb were on her feet. At the halfway point, Wilms surged to attempt a pass, and Charles-Barclay matched her speed; Knibb held on in the draft, eventually reeling the two back in. The trio powered through to the swim exit, with Charles-Barclay's 23:50 swim split just barely edging out Wilms' 23:51 at the first timing mat; Knibb followed in 23:54. The Bike With air temperatures hovering around 38 degrees F at the start of the bike leg, it was clear the race would belong to the one who could best manage the cold. Clad in gloves and thermal cycling attire, Knibb wasted no time taking charge on the bike leg, moving to the front within the first mile. With an average speed of 28.2 MPH in the first 20 miles, Knibb's lead only grew: one minute at mile 10, 2:30 at mile 20. But Knibb wasn't the only one moving quickly. Duffy also pushed hard in the initial miles of the bike, shooting out of the rolling hills of Sand Hollow with laser-like focus to move into second place by mile 10. Behind her, India Lee (GBR) and Findlay were the only athletes to match Knibb's blistering pace, and they were each rewarded with a Duffy pass and a turn at second place before mile 30. At mile 40, Charles made her move, pushing back into second place with Findlay and Duffy close behind as they entered Snow Canyon. Lawrence, spent from the cold and the early charge, was unable to respond and fell behind. Within the walls of Snow Canyon, Knibb's lead only grew. With almost five minutes on the chase pack, the young American sailed up the notoriously steep climbs; behind her, Findlay, then Duffy, then Charles-Barclay (again) attempted to drop the hammer, but no one was willing to give up the fight. As the three crested Snow Canyon and powered to T2, they were greeted by Knibb, who was already well into the run course. The message was unspoken, but clear: Knibb's impossibly fast 2:14:41 bike split had given her a lead of six minutes and 44 seconds. The Run From the first steps out of T2, it was clear that Knibb saw the run as a mere formality to the win. With a consistent 5:58 min/mile pace, Knibb's lead grew – and grew, and grew. By mile 4, she had more than 7:30 over her closest competition. Though the victory was all but decided, there was still an intense race going on to see who would get boxed out of the podium. Duffy, Findlay, and Charles-Barclay ran as a pack, each daring the others to make a move. At the halfway point, Charles-Barclay began to fall back, and Duffy's form began to show signs of fatigue. Findlay, sensing it was time to make a move, began to slowly pull ahead. Over the course of the next three miles, she was able to put in more than 40 seconds on Duffy and Charles. But an out-and-back section of the course revealed that those two weren't the only competitors Findlay had to worry about – a hard-charging Pallant-Browne was clocking 5:56 min/mile splits in hopes of running her way from ninth place off the bike and onto the final podium. She made easy work of it, overtaking Duffy and Charles in the final mile of the race. In the end, Knibb's 1:21:48 run and 4:03:20 finishing time was more than enough to stamp her name on the history books as the youngest woman to win the title of Ironman 70.3 World Champion. Findlay followed in 4:08:57, and Pallant-Browne rounded out the podium with a run split of 1:17:45 and an overall finishing time of 4:10:45. A Rollercoaster 70.3 World Championship, Kristian Blummenfelt Holds on for the Win A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages - the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish. A relentlessly close swim, a controversial penalty, and a run battle for the ages – the pro men's race at the 2022 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was a high-stakes, high-drama affair that had viewers on the edge of their seats from the very start to the very finish. The moment of catharsis came in the form of a Kristian Blummenfelt victory in a staggering 3:37:12 on one of the toughest courses on the 70.3 circuit. Men's Race: The Swim With water temperatures at 62 degrees F and air temperatures at 40 degrees F, the theme of the day was the same as the women's race prior: managing the cold conditions of late fall in southern Utah. Aussie Aaron Royle set the pace, with Americans Ben Kanute and Marc Dubrick hot on his heels. Royle emerged from the water first in 22:20, followed by Marc Dubric and Ben Kanute. But what came next was a rare sight in middle-distance racing: In the span of only 20 seconds, a pack of 19 athletes rushed out of the water as if one unit. It was no surprise, then, that T1 was a bit of a circus, with athletes jockeying for position. The pack, which included Denmark's Miki Taagholt and Magnus Ditlev, Norwegians Kristian Blummenfelt and Gustav Iden, Americans Eric Lagerstrom and Jason West, Germans Mikia Noodt and Frederic Funk, and Canadian Brent McMahon, rushed out of transition as quickly as they entered. Two minutes down from the lead, another chase pack formed, this one containing Canadian Jackson Laundry and American Sam Long. In 34th and 40th place, respectively, it was clear that if they wanted a fighting chance at the podium, they were going to have to put in some big work on the bike to catch their competition. The Bike Blummenfelt had no intention of sitting in the pack and watching the race unfold in front of him. He pushed hard from the very start, setting out at a burning pace of 28 mile per hour in the rolling hills out of Sand Hollow. Sam Long, who had ridden his way from 40th to 8th place in the first 20 miles, was the one who took the hit. After getting caught in a tight spot during a pass involving Laundry, Long found himself with a controversial call-out from the referee and a five-minute stand-down in the penalty box. With a gap of 2:25 and an enormous chase pack of 18 athletes close together whizzing past the yellow penalty tent, Long was visibly upset. The pack emerged from Snow Canyon and descended with reckless abandon, barreling toward T2 at 39 miles per hour. Ditlev tucked in tight and tried to get any advantage he could, entering T2 with a bike split of 1:49:59, nine seconds ahead of Blummenfelt and Funk. But that advantage was erased in transition as Blummenfelt moved from bike to run in a seamless 29 seconds while Ditlev floundered for nearly twice that amount of time. In the end, it was Blu who started the run first. Would this mistake cost Ditlev the race? The Run Though Blummenfelt set out at a 5:47 minute-per-mile pace, his lead didn't last long. At mile 2, he had company in the form of Kanute, who was throwing down 5:16 splits. As he passed Blummenfelt, Kanute turned the screws even more, dropping the pace to a staggering 4:55 minutes per mile. But this didn't shake Blummenfelt, who stayed right on his heels and let Kanute drive the pace for the next eight miles. The effort allowed the two to pull away from the rest of the field. At the five-mile point, the pair had build a 40 second lead over Ditlev and more than two minutes on Funk, Noodt, and Taagholt. But bridging the gap to the front was not the priority for the chase pack – instead, it was holding off a hard-charging Laundry, who was making quick work of moving from eighth off the bike to fifth place. Could he run his way into a podium spot? And then, a dramatic twist: At mile six, Iden simply stopped, sat on the curb, and said “No more.” As he removed his race bib and exited the course, the residual fatigue from his Ironman World Championship victory three weeks prior was evident; defending his 70.3 title was simply not in the cards this year. It would be up to his friend and countryman to bring home the win. Blummenfelt stepped up to the challenge. With only three miles to go, he made his move, taking two steps around Kanute and forging ahead. This time, there was no looking over his shoulder – Blummenfelt was laser-focused on the finish line. His stride opened up, and he pulled away, opening up a gap of more than 20 seconds in less than a mile. All the shell-shocked Kanute could do was watch the Norwegian disappear into the horizon. With a half-smile, half-grimace on his face, Blummenfelt thundered to the finish line at a pace of 4:36 minutes per mile. It was only in the final stretch to the finish line that he relaxed, offering waves and high-fives to the crowd on his way to a run split of 1:11:39 and a final finishing time of 3:37:12. Nairo Quintana's Tour de France tramadol disqualification upheld | Cycling Weekly What's New in the 303: Without Limits Races Announced for 2023 Registration is officially open for all 2023 events with special discount pricing through the end of the season. Please also note that all entry fees have increased by $5, our first increase since 2016. As you can imagine, our production costs saw a 22% increase in 2022, but no worries -our goal will always be to keep triathlons affordable for everyone. If you have a volunteer credit from this past season, be sure to cash that in soon for the best possible savings. June 3rd – Colorado Triathlon June 17th – XTERRA Lory Triathlon July 16th – Boulder Peak Triathlon July 23rd – Steamboat Lake Triathlon August 6th - Stagecoach Gravel Triathlon August 20th – Outdoor Divas Triathlon September 16th - Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon September 24th – Oktoberfest Sprint Triathlon June-August – Stroke & Stride Series BBSC 2023 June 25 - Boulder Sunrise July22 - Tri Boulder August 26 - Boulder Sunset Invitation to TriDot Pre Season Project The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps TriDot quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Welcome to the 2023 TriDot Preseason Project (PSP) application. Submit this 2-minute app to qualify for 2 FREE months of optimized triathlon training with the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. PSP is an annual R&D initiative that helps triathletes reach their true performance potential through optimized preseason training. It also quantifies the substantial performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives. You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria: • Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2023 season • Train using a device with GPS and/or power • Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months • Not a professional triathlete • Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season! * Applications are reviewed and accepted on a first-come basis and must be fully completed to be considered. Register For Free Bicycle Colorado - Support bike advocacy and win prizes Donate Shop Share the Road License Plates Current Issues Education Calendar Our Equity Work Maps & Resources Visit the Blog Visit the Hub Volunteer Action Center Schedule your gift for Colorado Gives Day! A group of bicyclists make their way down a street with a young child leading the way and Bicycle Colorado and Community First Foundation: Colorado Gives Day logos in the bottom right corner. We are just over a month away from Colorado Gives Day—our biggest fundraising day of the year! As a membership-based nonprofit, Bicycle Colorado depends on the generosity of supporters like you to make our work possible. Now until December 6, you can schedule a Colorado Gives Day donation, committing to help us make Colorado a better state for every person who rides or would like to ride a bike. On Colorado Gives Day, you can sit back and relax, knowing you've done your part. We've had some enormous wins this year, like the Colorado Safety Stop, updated “3 Feet to Pass” road signage and the most state funding for eBikes in the country. We can't wait to see what our donors on this Colorado Gives Day will help us achieve next, so we can make Colorado an even better place for bicycling together—schedule your gift now. Take our Bicycle Friendly Driver course Our next virtual Bicycle Friendly Driver course is next Wednesday, November 9! We'll cover laws and safe practices for both drivers and bicyclists, navigating bike infrastructure and avoiding common types of crashes. This webinar is great for all ages and levels of drivers—and bicyclists! Attendees have shared that they benefited from the course and that all road users in Colorado should take it—register to attend for free! Emily's summer research digs into transportation equity This summer, our Transportation Equity Fellow, Emily Maruyama, conducted thorough and meaningful research about how equitable access to transportation in Colorado affects equitable access to healthcare, education and employment, especially in smaller towns and rural areas. She recently presented her findings to interested staff from CDOT and CDPHE, Bicycle Colorado staff and statewide coalition partners working to improve transportation equity. Emily's work is captured in her report, Reconnecting Communities: A Vision for Transportation (coming soon to our blog!). We are thankful Emily was part of our team this summer and are excited to see her excel in future endeavors. Our fall raffle is now open! Take your opportunity to win an Alchemy Ronin Ti or a family package of Cannondale bikes! Your ticket purchase supports bike advocacy and you could win a sweet bike (or a few)—it's a win-win! Tickets are available now until November 21 for the Cannondales, and for the Alchemy, until November 21 or when all 300 tickets are sold. Almost half of the Alchemy tickets have already been purchased, so don't miss out. We are grateful to our friends at Alchemy Bikes and Pedal of Littleton for donating these bikes to us because of their shared belief in better bicycling for people in Colorado. Join the cause and get your tickets now! Just looking to upgrade your current bike? Win a sweet new wheelset from our friends at HUNT Bike Wheels and Without Limits Productions! They're hosting their own raffle benefitting Bicycle Colorado and we're grateful for their generosity. From now until November 29, you can enter to win HUNT's newest 25 or 40 Carbon Gravel Race Wheelset for a $15 ticket that directly supports our work. This weekend: Watched mens pro race riding 4 hours Dropped off bike with Andy Riding with one of my athletes Video of the week: World's Best FPV Drone Shot? (Extreme Mountain Biking) Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
This week we bring in the big guns to get a pro athletes take on the 70.3 World Championship. Joe Skipper, host of the Triathlon Mockery Podcast gives us his analysis on the performances in St George and goes through in detail exactly why Sam Long's penalty was controversial. We discuss Kristian Blummenfelt's domination, Ben Kanute surprising us and just how much that forgotten helmet cost Magnus Ditlev. We look at just how dominant Taylor Knibb was, if anyone could have beaten her and how much did Kona take out of Lucy Charles-Barclay. We also look at all the action from Super League Triathlon's grand final and give some thoughts on the future of the sport as a broadcast package. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to https://www.mxendurance.com/podcast To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2 Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85 You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14 You can follow Joe at https://www.instagram.com/notanotheraveragejoe
Dean and Paula continue their discussion of the PTO US Open. In this episode they focus on the professional men's competition. The athletes they discuss include Collin Chartier, Magnus Ditlev, Sam Long, Lionel Sanders, Ben Kanute, Rudy Von Berg, Florian Angert, Sam Laidlow, Aaron Royle, and Daniel Baekkegard. Also, in this episode they discuss the following: RYR athlete Chaney wins the City County Middle School Championship 10 days out from the Chicago Marathon Tua Tagovailoa with the Miami Dolphins RyR is a team of runners and triathletes who receive comprehensive and customized coaching. The team name has dual meanings. The first is based in Hebrews 12:1 in which Christians are instructed to run the race set before us. In this context, RyR stands for Run your Race, with an emphasis on meeting you (the athlete) where you are and coming alongside you to help you reach your goals. The verse emphasizes patience, endurance, and perseverance. These qualities are essential for success as both athletes and coaches. The second meaning is based on the enduring friendship and marriage between the founding coaches, Dean and Paula Roberts. In this context, RyR stands for Roberts and Roberts. While our primary mission is to help athletes set and reach fitness and performance goals, we understand that this must occur within the context of each athlete's daily life. We strive to form an individual relationship with each athlete and make sure weekly training fits seamlessly into family life and work schedules.
Ben Kanute might be the most underrated Ironman 70.3 triathlete to have ever lived. He came 2nd at the 2017 70.3 World Championships behind Javier Gomez, 4th in 2018 behind Jan Frodeno, Alistair Brownlee & Javier Gomez and then 6th in 2021 in one of the deepest races in Ironman 70.3 history. He's also won multiple Ironman 70.3's in dominant fashion. We talk in extreme detail about the training that got him to that level, the system he and his coach use in their training. Sign up to Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/howtheytrain
Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - https://link.anyquestion.com/Greg-Bennett Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" In this episode of The Greg Bennett Show, Greg has an insightful conversation with one of the world's greatest Strength & conditioning coaches for endurance athletes. Matt Pendola has decades of experience helping runners get ahead of their injury cycles by building strength. Matt has been in this field for over 20 years. He's worked with beginners, to the worlds greatest elite athletes including Olympic and World Champion medalists Kevin McDowell and Ben Kanute, to name a few. He has a list of credentials in the areas of Run coaching, strength training, wellness, massage and everything else in between. He is truly one of the worlds leading bodywork and movement experts. Matt Pendola has several professional qualifications including a running coach, S&C coach, licensed manual therapist & wellness coach and works with several Olympic athletes. He has also personally achieved a tonne of impressive running achievements including winning the Elite Spartan World Championships Masters Division (2015) & Qualified for Duathlon World Championships 3x. Today Greg and Matt talk about the 3 C's of running. Connected, Cadence, and Compact. Bobby McGee and Matt Pendola have put together 4 pillars so you can optimize your running potential. Dynamic Mobility Drills restore and optimize your running movement and propulsion potential. Banded Dynamics maximize your running strength, power, balance, and stability. Form Drills maximize your mechanical running efficiency. Loaded Mobility Drills restore and optimize tissue and joints and continuing gains. Ben has kindly offered 10% off his Run Form program for all Greg Bennett Show listeners. enter: GregBennett10 at the checkout. Start your 12 week course for a lifetime of better running! You'll get a set of movements to do before and after all of your runs to improve your mechanics. Find out more at https://www.pendolaproject.com/ Timestamps 1:21 - Interview starts 5:39 - Matt discusses his view on coaching towards the longevity of an athlete. from a young athlete to a more senior. 8:34 - Matt started strength training originally as a hotshot in Flagstaff. That was just kind of what you did, you had to be in shape for the job. One day, a tree fell on him fracturing his back. After that he was forced to slow down and learn how to train smart so he could get back to running again. This injury led to Matt's guiding principle: FIT, which stands for Focused Intentional Training. It really is about helping people gain function through training. Matt started Pendola Training in 2001. I was able to gain strength without doing a bunch of heavy lifting. – Gwen Jorgensen, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist 14:27 - Around 2011, Matt was coaching high school cross country, and saw that he could use what he had learned about strength training to prevent injuries in endurance athletes. Matt met Bobby McGee in 2015 and his approach to training has evolved incredibly since then. "When I started working closer with elite athletes I was forced to take my learning to the next level. At a certain point I realized with a brick and mortar business I could at most affect 40 people at a time. I built R3 so that I could make everything I've learned over the last 20 years available to any runner at any level." Each and every movement you'll do is designed specifically to help you run stronger. 23:34 - So what is RunFORM - and how can it help you to run faster with less injury? Based on four pillars developed by the #1 running coach in the world, Bobby McGee, and Matt Pendola - Form Drills, Dynamic Mobility Drills, Loaded Mobility, and Banded Dynamics. This easy to follow progression builds week by week adding the perfect mix of adding new movements to your schedule combined with movements you mastered the week before. The time commitment is low, the benefits are high, and the better running you'll achieve will last a lifetime. 33:47 - Matt describes some his biggest highs over his career working with all kinds of athletes. 38:32 - We all have tough times. Matt explains one of his lowest career moments. Keep showing up ... and doing it with intent 42:09 - Strength training can be a bit of an after-thought. Matt explains why strength training is important for the elite/endurance athlete, and how they can best fit it into their busy schedule. 49:38 - Matt lays it all out ... Do your quality run first, recover within about 8 hours, then strength train later that same day. 52:54 - Matt has his LMT licence and explains why and how he utilises massage within his coaching of athletes. In the United States, massage therapists who hold a state license to practice are typically known as LMTs, whereas Canadian counterparts are known as registered massage therapists or RMTs. 59:02 - The future for Matt Pendola. What and who are the professional athletes he is working with? What's next for Matt? 1:07:25 - Conclusion
According to Iceland's Tourism website, there is no better way to experience the beauty of Iceland than from the saddle of your bicycle. If you've ever wanted to know The good and bad of cycling Iceland, then you'll want to listen to our next guest. Sean Franklin joins us to us about his bike touring around Iceland. It sounds like an amazing experience with great views, challenging terrain and amazing food. Sean is of course a cycling enthusiast and a profession outdoor event announcer at bike races around the state. Let's get into our interview with Sean Franklin. Shared Territory Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: TEAM EUROPE DEFEND COLLINS CUP WITH DOMINANT SHOWING IN BRATISLAVA, WINNING EIGHT OF 12 MATCHES Team Europe are once again Collins Cup winners. Normann Stadler and Natascha Badmann's team won eight of the 12 matches in an astonishing show of dominance to defend the title they won in 2021, when they won six of the 12 matches. Team Europe finished on 53 points, with Team Internationals second on 38 and Team USA coming third, having collected 22.5 points. Team Europe produced a dominant performance to defend the Collins Cup in Samorin, Bratislava. Normann Stadler and Natascha Badmann's team posted 53 points, as they won eight of the 12 matches. Team Internationals' four wins were enough for second on 38 points, while Team USA – who failed to win a match – finished third on 22.5 points. Inspired by golf's Ryder Cup, the Collins Cup sees three teams of 12 (six men and six women) racing for their team in a bid to win points. There were 12 match races which featured a 2km swim, 80km bike ride and 18km run. Collins Cup match-ups announced: Olympic medallists Blummenfelt and Wilde drawn togetherCollins Cup match-ups announced: Olympic medallists Blummenfelt and Wilde drawn together The three teams earned points depending on where their athlete finished in the race. Athletes could earn an extra half-point for their team for every two minutes they won by, up to a six-minute victory, which equates to 1.5 points. Amd Daniela Ryf set the tone early for Team Europe, with the reigning Ironman world champion dominating on the bike for Stadler and Badmann's team to begin the defence of their crown in emphatic fashion. Wins for Ashleigh Gentle and Paula Findlay for Team Internationals would keep Team Europe on their toes in matches 2 and 3, but captain's pick Nicola Spirig – gold medal-winner at London 2012 – showed her prowess on the bike to win match 4. Holly Lawrence and Anne Haug rounded off a consummate performance from Team Europe in the women's races, winning four matches to Team Internationals' two. Team USA failed to register a win. Kristian Blummenfelt continued European dominance in match seven. The reigning Olympic champion emerged from the swim third, but showed his mettle on the bike to beat Team Internationals' Hayden Wilde into second. The Team USA competitor Ben Kanute took third. Sam Laidlow broke Europe's run of finishing in either first or second spot in match eight, with Team Internationals' Lionel Sanders beating Sam Long to the line. Laidlow would finish alongside match 11 winner Gustav Iden. However, Team Europe picked up wins in matches 9 (Magnus Ditlev), 11 (Gustav Iden) and 12 (Daniel Baekkegard) to ensure that Team Europe defended the crown they won last year. Match 10 was won by Team Internationals' Aaron Royle, meaning Team USA finished the event with no wins. What's New in the 303: Familiar faces take home wins at Leadville Trail 100 Previous champions Clare Gallagher and Adrian Macdonald take home their second wins at The Race Across the Sky. On Saturday morning, the most famous 100-mile trail race, The Leadville Trail 100 (The Race Across the Sky), kicked off in Leadville, Colo., as runners made their way through 4,800m of elevation gain in the Rocky Mountains. Previous champions Clare Gallagher (2016) and Adrian Macdonald (2021) both earned their second Leadville titles, taking the win by a margin of two hours. Adrian Macdonald of Fort Collins, Colo., wins the back-to-back titles at the Leadville 100. Photo: Leadville Race Series This race has been a staple of the ultrarunning community since its inception in 1983. The extreme elevation and high altitude are the biggest challenges athletes face as they make their way through the Rocky Mountains. The women's race When Gallagher won in 2016, she flirted with the course record of 18:06:24 (1994) for the first 50 miles. This year, Gallagher went out more conservatively, racing with Addie Bracy until the 50-mile mark. Bracy, a three-time USATF Trail National Champion, created a six-minute gap on a Gallagher, but she managed to gain back time on Bracy in the second half. By the 60-mile mark, Gallagher managed to fight her way back to the front, while Bracy dropped out of the race, leaving Gallagher with a considerable lead over the field, which she held until the end. Gallagher, from Boulder, Colo., was the first woman to cross the finish line in 19:37:57, only 37 minutes slower than her winning time in 2016. Alisyn Hummelberg of Corona del Mar, Calif. and Lindsey Herman of Albuquerque, N.M., came across the line for second and third, two hours after Gallagher finished. Macdonald remained composed early on, mixing things up with a pack of 10 runners until the mile 25 mark. A small gap at the front began to emerge over the next few miles as Macdonald set the pace. By the halfway mark, he established a 15-minute lead over the second-place runner. Heading into this year's race, Macdonald was destined to repeat as the men's champion. Last year, he won dominantly in only his first 100-mile race. The Fort Collins, Colo., native continued to extend his lead over the final 50 miles, coming to the finish line in 16:05:44, beating his 2021 winning time by 13 minutes. Macdonald crossed the finish line more than two hours before JP Giblin of Scotland and Ryan Kaiser of Bend, Ore., came across for second and third, respectively. See full results from Leadville Trail 100. Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Video of the week: Collins Cup 2022: Race Highlights - Professional Triathletes Organisation (protriathletes.org) The Smoothest Swimming Technique In The World? Jono Van Hazel Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
The Norseman triathlon in Norway is arguably the hardest 140.6 on the planet. 2.4 miles in a 55 degree fiord, ride 112 miles with 10K feet of climbing in freezing temperatures, and then run 26.2 with a 3K feet climb in the last 10 miles. Our guest, Tim Hola takes us through his preparation and race where he finished 41st overall earning him the coveted "black shirt". Show Sponsor: UCAN Keep your fueling fresh with new UCAN Pineapple Edge. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Interview - Tim Hola on Norseman Endurance News Collins Cup Match Ups Outspoken Women in Endurance Sports Awards Vuelta de Espana starts today 23.3km team time trial in the Netherlands. What's new in the 303 Leadville 100 MTB Results / LTR this weekend Swim School Video of the Week Sam Long Takes On The Norwegian Hype Train Feature Interview: Tim Hola on Norseman Norseman returned to the global stage Saturday, 6th August, with a race that saw new course records, surprise performances and a reminder that the elements will always test even the strongest athletes. Norseman is arguably the hardest full-distance triathlon on the planet and friend of the show Tim Hola took on the beast two weeks ago. He's back home here in Colorado, thawed out and here to share why Norseman, how he prepared, how the race went down, what he learned and his recommendations for those considering Norseman. POST INTERVIEW COMMENTS: Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: The Collins Cup 2022 Matchups – Who is racing who? Race is Saturday August 20th The event went ‘big' with Match #1 pitting all-time legend Daniela Ryf, against all-time legend Flora Duffy. That's a tough challenge for the returning to racing Sarah True, to take on. The men's first race (match #7) didn't come as a surprise, but will certainly provide interest with the Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold and bronze medallists, Kristian Blummenfelt and Hayden Wilde, joined by the USA's Ben Kanute. Match #6 (Anne Haug / Jackie Hering / Tamara Jewett) will surely see three of the fastest female run splits of the day, while the youngster, Sam Laidlow, was more than happy to be pitted against long-time rivals Sam Long and Lionel Sanders in Match #8. The North American duo will want to silence the banter of the young Frenchman… but will have to catch him first, when he leaves them adrift in the water! Match # Team Europe Team USA Team Internationals 1 Daniela Ryf Sarah True Flora Duffy 2 Laura Philipp Chelsea Sodaro Ashleigh Gentle 3 Kat Matthews Skye Moench Paula Findlay 4 Nicola Spirig Sophie Watts Vittoria Lopes 5 Holly Lawrence Jocelyn McCauley Ellie Salthouse 6 Anne Haug Jackie Hering Tamara Jewett 7 Kristian Blummenfelt Ban Kanute Hayden Wilde 8 Sam Laidlow Sam Long Lionel Sanders 9 Magnus Ditlev Rudy Von Berg Max Neumann 10 Patrick Lange Jason West Aaron Royle 11 Gustav Iden Matt Hanson Jackson Laundry 12 Daniel Bækkegård Chris Leiferman Braden Currie How to Watch The Outspoken Women in Endurance Sports Awards are back with an expanded reach to celebrate the contributions of even more women in endurance sports. August 18, 2022 Victoria, BC – August 18, 2022. Nominations are now open for the 2022 Outspoken Women in Endurance Sports awards with categories focused on women in triathlon and gravel cycling. The Women in Endurance Sports Awards celebration will be held in Tempe, Arizona at 11:00am Sunday, November 13th, 2022. The awards ceremony will be streamed live for community members who would like to participate. The awards ceremony attracted an audience of over 7000 in 2020. As in previous years, the awards celebrate the many women who contribute daily to growing women's inclusion and equity in the sport and are advocates for social change in small and large ways. The awards ceremony will be part of the Outspoken Summit that spans the weekend of November 11th-13th. The keynote speaker for the awards ceremony will be Zsa-Zsa Porter, a triathlete and entrepreneur from Charlotte, NC. Porter is a multi-time Ironman finisher and opened the restaurant The Exposed Vegan in November 2020, after seeing the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic was having on the Black community. Outspoken Co-Founder and Feisty Media CEO, Sara Gross is excited to continue celebrating women through the Outspoken Awards: “Over the last three years I have been stunned by the number of nominations and moreover, the stories of the incredible work women are doing in triathlon. Adding gravel cycling to this year's awards gives us even more opportunity to celebrate the work of many women that might otherwise go unnoticed.” Girls Gone Gravel founder Kathryn Taylor is excited to add gravel-specific awards to the ceremony. “The women in the gravel cycling community are leading the way for diversity and inclusion at all levels. I'm thrilled for the opportunity to celebrate these contributions.” 2022 Awards will include: Triathlon – Coach of the Year Triathlon – Athlete of the Year Triathlon – Bethany Rutledge Memorial Award Gravel Cycling – Coach of the Year Gravel Cycling – Athlete of the Year Gravel Cycling – Community Service Award Race Director of the Year Outstanding Media Contribution Business Impact Award Lifetime Achievement Award Outspoken Woman of the Year To read about the award selection criteria, and to nominate an outstanding woman from your community, visit womensperformance.com/awards. The deadline for award nominations is September 11th, 2022 at midnight pacific time. To purchase tickets for the Outspoken: Women in Endurance Sports Summit, which includes entry to the Awards Ceremony, visit www.outspokensummit.com. About Outspoken Women in Endurance Sports The Outspoken Summit is a partnership between Feisty Media and Shift Sports. Feisty Media produces the IronWomen, Hit Play Not Pause, If We Were Riding, Women's Performance, and Girls Gone Gravel podcasts, hosts written content at livefeisty.com and provides live video coverage at numerous triathlon and gravel events in North America. Shift Sports is dedicated to assisting endurance sports organizations, teams, and events in initiating and sustaining inclusive practices by looking beyond participation numbers alone. Register for the 2022 summit at outspokensummit.com. What's New in the 303: Leadville Trail 100 MTB Results - Last week's guest Justin Morris finished in 10:15:15; M30-39 85/ 162 https://www.athlinks.com/event/219291/results/Event/1018674/Course/2248653/Bib/1458 Pool School I mentioned last week that I was heading to Dallas for TriDot Coach Pool School. TriDot is putting all of their coaches through the TriDot method for coaching athletes to swim with balance, low drag and high power. Friday night we had a dinner together where I got to meet most of the coaches. I introduced myself to the coach that sat across from me at the table, who turned out to be Kurt Madden, who is a three Time Top 10 Finisher - Ironman World Championships; 2) Two Time Winner - Ultraman World Championships; 3) Two Time Age Group Winner - Ironman North American Championship; 4) Ironman All World Athlete - Ranked #1 in the World - Age Group - @ the Ironman distance in 2015 - 2106. Saturday was classroom and dry land training. We learned the why behind the techniques and form being taught. We learned the cues for remembering various aspects of streamlining, arm recovery, hand entry and the power phase of the stroke. We learned how to identify technique problems and coach through them. Sunday we were in the pool from 8-12 and applied everything we learned in the classroom to the pool. We started with 100 TTs for time to get a pre instruction baseline. We started with basic KOSS for more than an hour just working on balance in the water. The next hour and half was on the recovery mechanics and the last hour or the power phase and pulling it all together. We finished with a post instruction TT to see who made improvements. One coach went from 1:01 100M to a :59 100M. Some coaches took 4", 6", 8" and in one case 16" off their 100. We will be offering 2Day TriDot Pool School around the country starting this Fall. Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Video of the week: Sam Long Takes On The Norwegian Hype Train
“This race is to honor my dad. When I'm hitting those tough moments, I'm thinking about him and what he went through. That's gotten me through some pretty tough training sessions,” says outdoorsman and professional fisherman Conway Bowman who joins Coach Morgon Latimore to discuss his journey preparing for his first IRONMAN 70.3, race day preparations, and the importance of family and the athlete community in his training. You can watch the Final Episode of Conway's race here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqfe5kHITbQ And see his entire journey here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rg7_GXcOHfw&list=PLxTcXRgYJnfS7y12ielDmmjbHvVaMO438
Our interview guests this week are Olympic Triathlete Andy Potts and how he keeps improving as a pro triathlete at the age of 46. Andy shares race stories and training tips. He and Daniel Brienza to talk about their partnership with HUUB and a new product launch. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Interview with Andy Potts and Daniel Brienza Endurance News Oceanside Pro Results Netflix docuseries on 2022 Tour de France What's new in the 303 USA Triathlon Announces 2022 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series Calendar Interview - Andy Potts and Daniel Brienza Andy represented the US at the 2004 Olympics, less than a year and a half after starting in the sport. After a long and successful career as a swimmer, Andy has been one of the world's most versatile triathletes on the planet who prides himself on hard work, dedication, and giving as much back to the sport, his sponsors and community as humanly possible. His business partner Daniel Brienza is with us to exclusive announcement on HUUB Pinnacle wetsuits and a high visibility and comfort goggles. Telling myself what I need to hear as an athlete Boyd Lake with Kyle Coon 2021 Paralympic games Kona Top 10 finishes Helps other athletes Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: Oceanside 70.3 Pro Results Jackson Laundry Surprises and Taylor Knibb Dominates in Oceanside It's always hard to know what to expect at the first long-course race of the North American season—and Ironman 70.3 Oceanside in southern California delivered even more drama than usual this year, with a few breakout performances and a sprint finish. The drama was all in the men's race—where the unheralded Jackson Laundry took the lead with less than a mile to go and charged hard for a win that looked like a shock even to him. “It was unbelievable,” he said. “It doesn't really sink in until you're right there and there's no one left to catch you.” And then behind Laundry, Lionel Sanders and Rudy von Berg sprinted to the line in one of the closest finishes we've ever seen at long-course. Until that final mile it actually looked like an event that would be locked up by double gold medalist Alistair Brownlee. Out of a large (very large) group on the swim, a bike pack slowly whittled down until at T2 it was Brownlee, Laundry, von Berg, and Ben Kanute. The pace on the run was blistering—and behind them, after losing his nutrition on the bike, Sanders was running even faster. Ultimately, it became a race of seconds. Laundry and von Berg raced neck and neck, until the Canadian put in a surge for what seemed to be a lock on second. But he didn't stop, he kept going faster and faster—catching Brownlee and putting down a sub-5:00 mile at the end of the 13.1. Behind him, Sanders had caught the suddenly struggling Brownlee and then reached von Berg with just hundreds of meters to go. They sprinted; Sanders outleaned. It was a 1:10:11 run for Laundry v. a 1:10:55 run for von Berg and a 1:08:29 run for Sanders to come to the line shoulder-to-shoulder and collapse. In fourth, Brownlee slowed and came home with “just” a 1:11:04 run. That's how close the day was. In the women's race, it was maybe less about the drama and more about a coronation. The 24-year-old Knibb controlled the swim, according to her competitors, clocking the fastest of the day (23:33 in choppy conditions); she got to the front of the bike after a slower transition to put on socks and then had the fastest bike of the day too (2:20:17); and then took out of T2 nearly three minutes in the lead and had only the 4th fastest run of the day (1:17:48) to win handily. Women's 70.3 Oceanside results Taylor Knibb (US): 4:06:32 Luisa Baptista (BRA): 4:08:45 Holly Lawrence (GBR): 4:09:17 Ashleigh Gentle (AUS): 4:12:21 Jackie Hering (USA): 4:13:46 Men's 70.3 Oceanside results Jackson Laundry (CAN): 3:45:00 Lionel Sanders (CAN): 3:45:33 Rody von Berg (USA): 3:45:33 Alistair Brownlee (GBR): 3:45:55 Ben Kanute (USA): 3:46:32 Full results will be available here. Netflix and A.S.O. confirm docuseries on 2022 Tour de France Netflix is partnering with A.S.O. to create a documentary series on the Tour de France 2022, with the participation of France Télévisions. Produced by Quadbox, a joint venture between QUAD and ‘Box to box Films' (Drive to Survive), the series will follow the journey of eight teams taking part in the world's biggest cycling race. ‘Consisting of eight episodes of 45 minutes, the series will follow as closely as possible all the actors of the Tour de France, from cyclists to team managers to understand the multiple stakes of a race that has become a true international symbol, broadcasted in 190 territories.' The backstages of eight teams will be unveiled, from the preparation phase to the finish line: AG2R Citroën Team, Alpecin-Fenix, BORA-hansgrohe, EF Education-EasyPost, Groupama-FDJ cycling Team, Ineos Grenadiers, Team Jumbo-Visma and Team Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl. Filming will run from March to July 2022 for a release on Netflix in the first semester of 2023. In addition, France Télévisions will broadcast a documentary a few days before the start of the Tour de France 2023. Dolores Emile, Manager, EMEA Unscripted & Doc Series (France) at Netflix, said “We are very proud to unveil new aspects of the emblematic Tour de France. This is a unique opportunity to dive into the stories of its inspiring characters.” Yann Le Moënner, Managing Director of A.S.O., added “We are proud of this partnership with Netflix, France Télévisions and the Tour de France teams, which will offer fans a unique immersion behind the scenes. “Through a narrative approach, which is additive to the competition itself, the public will be able to discover how the Tour de France represents the ultimate challenge for the competitors ; in particular in terms of suffering, pushing their limits and team spirit. This project is part of our overall ambition to make our sport more accessible and meet an even wider audience.” Laurent-Eric Le Lay, Sports Director at France Télévisions, said “As the historic partner and broadcaster of the Tour de France, we are delighted to participate in this project which will allow everyone to experience part of the daily life of champions and teams. “It is additive to what we do every year during the race and we believe that it will attract an even larger audience to this beautiful event.” What's New in the 303: USA Triathlon Announces 2022 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series Calendar COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — USA Triathlon today announced its 2022 Splash & Dash Youth Aquathlon Series, featuring more than 45 swim-run events in cities across the United States this season. Additional events will be added to the calendar as the season progresses. The series, launched in 2012 with 30 events, is designed to introduce youth athletes between the ages of 7 and 15 to the multisport lifestyle through the unique discipline of aquathlon (swim-run). With a focus on participation and fun, rather than competition, many of the events are not timed. At all Splash & Dash events, participants ages 7-10 will complete a 100-meter pool swim and an approximate 1-kilometer run, while athletes ages 11-15 will complete a 200m pool swim and an approximate 2k run. All participants will receive a unique, custom finishers' medal and giveaways. The Splash & Dash Series is a part of USA Triathlon's emphasis on increasing opportunities and access to multisport events and clinics for current and prospective youth multisport athletes. As part of its 2022 Return to Racing Youth Stimulus Package, USA Triathlon is offering free youth event sanctioning, free youth clinic sanctioning, free registration for youth clubs and expansion of the Youth Scholarship Program. Video of the Week Khem Suthiwan Garage Talk; Adventurer, Optimist and Lover of Life Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
Our interview guests this week are A'nna Roby and Jordan Jones. Jordan is a former pro triathlete and does work for Athlete Blood Test. A'nna Roby has a PhD in Nutrition and is Athlete Blood Test's Chief Researcher. It's also a huge race weekend with the first 70.3 North America races. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Interview with A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones about Athlete Blood Test Endurance News The first Ironman 70.3 weekend of 2022 What's new in the 303 There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County Interview - A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones Jordan Jones is from Medford Massachusetts, went to Boston University and currently lives in Steamboat, CO. He is owner of Powder7 Ski shop in Golden, CO. He is a proud father of now 3 children with his latest arrival just two weeks ago. A'nna Roby earned her PhD at Cornell University and is the Chief Researcher at Athlete Blood Test. PhD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, licensed Dietitian, certified Personal Trainer. Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: The race takes place on Saturday 2 April 2022 with the opening 1.9km swim at Oceanside Harbour. The Pro race will start at 0640 local time. That corresponds to 1440 in the UK, 1540 CET and 0940 Eastern Time. The race will be broadcast live, with the event the first of 11 IRONMAN 70.3 events to be broadcast in 2022 in a new partnership with Outside TV. You will be able to watch for free via web, mobile or connected TV app. PRO Men Let's kick off with the triathlon racing return of Alistair Brownlee. Not for the first time in his career, it's been a long road back from injury and surgery for the two-time Olympic Champion. Lionel Sanders is no stranger to this race – he went 3rd / 1st / 1st / 2nd between 2015 and 2018 – and is on a similar road to Brownlee for the IRONMAN World Championship St George. Whatever happens during the swim and bike, he's expecting this one to come down to the late stages of the run… and is very confident of where his form is at for that final discipline. Ben Kanute must be a strong contender, having won the last two editions. He has already raced well this year – third at CLASH Miami – and will surely be better here as a result of that. He's already said that Oceanside is an event he is excited for. Sam Long, the winner in Miami, is on the start list but after his impressive start to the year he is seemingly set to skip this one and fully focus on prep for St. George. Jason West, who finished second in Miami (and was fifth last year), will race however. No thoughts of May 7 for him however. Opening his season here will be Rudy Von Berg, who we spoke to at length earlier in the year. He also knows the race well, racing fifth in 2018 and second in 2019, and he is rarely far from the podium in any race. If he's in contention in the late stages of the run too, watch out as he typically has an extra gear over the closing kilometres if needed. Rudy is another athlete not thinking about St George – though he will make his full-distance debut at IRONMAN France later this year. Add in Sam Appleton, Jackson Laundry, Matt Hanson, Andreas Dreitz, David McNamee, Bart Aernouts and more and you have what will be perhaps the deepest field we will see this side of St George. PRO Women Just as with the men's race, we have both a stellar cast of talent and an intriguing mix with some athletes looking towards St George and others fully intent on spoiling their plans. Daniela Ryf has five World Championship titles to her name over this distance, which in years past would make her the odds-on favourite for the win. She took top spot on the podium here in 2019. Second to Laura Philipp at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai earlier this month was a strong start to Daniela's year, but not quite enough as yet to think she is back to her absolute brilliant and almost unbeatable best. Will this be another step towards that status? That is one of the most interesting sub-plots of this event. We will see something new from Taylor Knibb this week – she's got a TT bike! It's not as though her road bike was seemingly holding her back in 2021 to be fair, where she earned a World Championship bronze medal in only her second 70.3 race start, as well as that impressive display at the Collins Cup. Oh, and an Olympic Games silver medal was pretty good too. Still a youngster in triathlon terms, how will a bit more planning before that first race (and the new bike) impact her performance in 2022? Just as with the men, we have the defending champion racing here in the shape of Canadian star Paula Findlay. She was in a class of her own on the bike in October, and reflecting back on that hugely impressive PTO 2020 Championship victory in December 2020, she is strong across all three disciplines. At her best, that makes her tough for anyone to beat. Holly Lawrence (2017) and Heather Jackson (2015 and 2013) add to the previous winners set to race on Saturday, and both have multiple World Championship podium finishes on their records, Lawrence of course taking the IRONMAN 70.3 title in 2016. Australia's Ashleigh Gentle made seemingly light work of CLASH Miami recently as everyone around her was melting in the baking Florida heat, while Skye Moench was an impressive sixth at the 70.3 World Championship and Jackie Hering was just one place behind her in Utah. They will all add further quality to what should be a fantastic race. That's far from a complete list of podium contenders either – don't miss it. You can find the full Pro start list here. Prize Money: What's on the line? The prize purse on offer this weekend is $50,000 – with each of the winners collecting a $7,500 share of that total In addition to money, there will be a total of six qualifying slots (three MPRO / three FPRO) for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George in late October 2022. The total funds will be paid eight-deep, as follows: $7,500 $5,000 $3,750 $3,000 $2,000 $1,500 $1,250 $1,000 IRONMAN 70.3 Texas in Galveston - Beachside Best Race with us at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas and experience the best of both worlds, blending together a PR chasers dream course with a beachside bliss atmosphere. Athletes kick off their day with a protected, saltwater swim in the Bay at Moody Gardens, transition to a flat and fast bike course along the Texas Gulf Coast, and cap it off with a spectator-filled run. As athletes race, friends and family can experience the famous local beaches, iconic Moody Gardens, and Pleasure Pier. Beaches, boardwalks, and your personal best await you at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas. What's New in the 303: There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine By Jessica McWhirt I've been researching for the past several weeks to find information for athletes with Migraine. But not only Migraine, athletes with fatigue and dizziness, and how to train and race while living with a chronic illness or disease. There are plenty of lists of famous athletes and Olympians who have migraine: Amanda Beard, Steve Kerr, Ian Thorpe, Dwyane Wade. But these articles rarely go into the details of how these athletes manage the sometimes debilitating effects of Migraine. We just know that they have. It's not helpful. The Cleveland Clinic says, “an exertional headache occurs when an activity causes veins and arteries to expand to allow more blood flow. That expansion and increased blood pressure create pressure in the skull, which causes the pain.” Without further ado, here are some recommendations by sites, my commentary on it, and some things I do in a vain attempt to reduce the severity of the exercise-induced headaches I get after hard efforts, long efforts, or races WHAT MIGRAINE CANADA SUGGESTS When I actually found an article with tips for athletes with Migraine, I've either been doing the suggestion already, I won't do it, or it isn't even applicable. Migraine Canada suggests the following: Stick to a schedule Eat and sleep at regular times Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Find factors that are triggering the Migraine (light sensitivity = wear sunglasses; noise sensitivity = wear earplugs) What I do While these all make sense for even someone who doesn't have Migraine, what happens if you already have a daily headache and strenuous exercise makes it worse? Because I do. What if exercise, is in fact, the trigger? Because it is for me. And when you are sticking to a schedule, eating regularly and healthily, and getting enough sleep, then what? Yes, I do these things. I regularly go to bed around 9:00 PM and wake up around 5:30 AM. Lately, I've been trying to eat 6 small meals every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Before that, I'd eat 3 meals every 4ish hours. “Exercising regularly” varies between people, but I workout 6 days per week and one day is reserved for rest and yoga. I try to make sure my diet consists mostly of whole, real foods. So, food that doesn't have a ton of weird ingredients listed or if you left it outside the fridge for too long, it'll go bad. If you also do all these things, and you still have headaches, there are more things to try, so keep reading. WHAT NEW YORK HEADACHE CENTER SAYS Another article (I emailed them about the misspelled title already) differentiates between exertional headaches and effort-induced headaches. Exertional headaches are caused by lifting, pushing, or pulling. They list sex, coughing, sneezing, or straining to shit as some of the triggers for an exertional headache. Effort-induced headaches are caused by aerobic activities like running, swimming, cycling, etc. They think that if you're dehydrated, hypoglycemic, or overheated, this can result in an effort-induced headache. The authors also believe if you're low in Magnesium then this would also contribute to effort-induced headaches. Their recommendations were: To take an NSAID an hour prior to the activity Get a prescription for Indomethacin Do a proper warm-up and cool-down What I do While taking an NSAID every once in a while won't cause much harm, taking one every time before a strenuous workout will actually cause a rebound headache. This is when you essentially become dependent on the NSAID. When the pain-relieving effects wear off, you take another one and another one and another one. A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County If you love biking, particularly on quiet gravel roads and dirt trails maybe combine it with a family oriented camping event complete with music, food, beer, the Mad Gravel on Memorial Day weekend might be for you. Rattler Racing will host the second annual Mad Gravel race at the picturesque Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert County, Colorado on Saturday, May 28th, Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th, 2022. Mad Gravel is now a full-on 3-day weekend event with a little something for everyone. Saturday will be a fast and furious circuit race within the boundaries of the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Runners also get to enjoy most of the same course on a 5K trail course before the cyclists take off. Look for some great winding gravel roads, double track, and a mix of twisty single-track sections. Sunday is the biggie. Racers and riders have the option to pick one of three epic routes along the eastern Colorado slope. Monday including a sweet mountain bike course highlighting the great trails within the ranch. Participants will get to take in amazing views of Colorado's high 14'ers, and enjoy an optimum vantage point of the entire front range. All three days of Mad Gravel are fully supported with multiple aid stations. Mad Gravel 2022 has been through many iterations. There aren't many gravel events where you get to try your hand at a circuit race the day before the big event. Says race director Dave Muscianisi, “In scouting out our mountain bike course last November, we thought portions of that course would be perfect for a gravel circuit. And with a circuit race already set up, how about starting the weekend with a trail run? And, since we have 3 days to work with, let's get the MGXC mountain bike race going on Monday. Why? Because we can.” Video of the Week Lance Armstrong Passed In Last Second of Ironman Texas 70.3 Upcoming Guests Andy Potts and Daniel Brienza of APRacing Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
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