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This week on The Bucky Report, we dive headfirst into the hypothetical! It's a full-on What If episode, where we explore bold scenarios, alternate outcomes, and butterfly-effect moments that could define (or derail) the 2025 Badgers football season.What if Billy Edwards is elite and has Wilson numbers??What if the offensive line is a real issue given Heywood's injury?What if we actually beat Ohio State?What if we lose to Miami (OH)?!What if we have 2 1000 yard rushers?Or… what if it all falls apart?From breakout stars to potential pitfalls, we're sketching out the wildest versions of the season — both dream and nightmare. Let's imagine the possibilities… and maybe even convince ourselves they could happen.We also get into the most important player at each position! Not necessarily the best, but who is make or break?Follow the show on Twitter: https://x.com/TheBuckyReportFollow Rajeev on Twitter: https://x.com/RajeevBadgersFollow Justin on Twitter: https://x.com/BuckyReportJJ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell is under the most pressure of anyone this fall, but there are a number of players that have their share of pressure too. Zach and Jesse discuss some of them, including quarterback Billy Edwards and cornerback Ricardo Hallman. Then Zach is joined by former Badgers fullback Matt Bernstein. The guys close the show by talking about the latest commit in the 2026 class.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The newest Wisconsin quarterback -- Billy Edwards Jr -- joins the show to talk about his decision to come to the Badgers, how he fits in Jeff Grimes' offense, how he's established himself as a leader, some guys that are standing out in winter workouts and more. Zach and Jesse also discuss the addition of Marcus Sedberry as the program's general manager. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Ten and SEC leaders are meeting again this week to discuss (and determine) the future of the College Football Playoff. From guaranteed bids to the size of the field to adjusting conference championship weekend, more changes are on the table. Doug Lesmerises and Bill Landis break down all the possibilities and discuss how much freaking out is in order. Then it's a draft of the best Northern quarterbacks, plus some possible Southern quarterbacks to fear. From returning starters like Penn State's Drew Allar, Kansas' Jalon Daniels and Michigan State's Aidan Chiles, to ready-made transfers like Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, Iowa's Mark Gronowski and Wisconsin's Billy Edwards, to rising young QBs like Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Michigan's Bryce Underwood and Minnesota's Drake Lindsey, Doug and Bill discuss and draft what the North has to offer in 2025 at QB. Thanks for joining Kings of the North. Chapters: • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: SEC and Big 10 should lead the CFP discussion (09:00) • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: The playoff should move to 16 teams in 2026 (14:20) • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: Conference championship weekend should change (20:30) • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: SEC should play 9 conference games (30:00) • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: SEC/Big 10 should play a series (34:40) • Inbounds/out-of-bounds: ACC and Big 12 should play a series (39:45) • Drafting the best QB situations in the North (52:00) • Drafting the best QB situations in the South (1:57:50)

1 hour and 25 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where usually record this. 1. Alabama "Preview" Starts at 1:00 Welcome to the utterly meaningless bowl game we are less excited for than any Michigan game before. Now that we're paying the players, shouldn't they be expected to complete the season? Contracts would do that. Is Alabama interested in showing up? They have a few players like Milroe who need to show something. Michigan's offense was bad to begin with so what are they now? Jadyn Davis should play at least. Glorified spring game bits: looking forward to seeing Andrew Sprague, the running backs. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Portal: Offense Starts at 19:59 Mikey Keene is a floor, played with Dillon Gabriel (and Chip Lindsay) at UCF so it's not the first time he's been with a talented dual-threat. Thrown a LOT of passes, can loft one downfield, isn't a run threat, was probably a scramble after Billy Edwards didn't want to compete with Bryce. When do you start Bryce, because Game 2 is in Norman and Game 3 is in Lincoln. They got OL Brady Norton who's an addition to the 2023 class, Donaven McCulley we like as that downfield threat. Wanted to see more WRs and a TE and better luck at OL: Josh Thompson chose LSU. 3. Portal: Defense Starts at 43:50 Hot takes segment has ideas for retaining the Outback Bowl legacy. Damon Payne is a very good pickup even though he's not flashy because DTs are a premium position and he's a decent SEC player. Troy Bowles was in a stacked LB room, comp is Hausmann. Metcalfs played at Chip Lindsay's high school in Pinson, Alabama, TJ is a high floor for the safety position and Tevis is a developmental cornerback. Don't have any glaring needs. Discussion of Barham's move to edge—think it's a Jaylen Harrell position thing in the 5-2, which is more about holding the edge than rushing it. Always get a 5th year cornerback, but they can get that on the cheap later in the process. 4. Basketball vs WKU/PFW and Big Ten Outlook Starts at 1:04:48 After the Oklahoma loss that we're STILL MAD about, the threes are falling, which makes this team utterly terrifying. WKU chose not to defend the perimeter, had a lot of injuries, and PFW was also super small up front so those are not great tests. Good news: Big Ten doesn't have a lot of NBA guards who can tear them up by driving. USC-UCLA road trip next week will be fascinating—USC is a bunch of power forwards even with T-Will out for the season and UCLA is all defense. MUSIC: "Antarctica"—Divorce "Cinderella"—Remi Wolf "Everyday Hustle"—Metro Boomin and Rick Ross     “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

This week on Steady Droppin' Dimes, Sam, Devin and Daniel talk Michigan's hunt for a transfer portal QB after Miller Moss and Billy Edwards lose interest due to the presence of Bryce Underwood. The conversation shifts to former Toledo/Baylor signal caller Dequan Finn, and former Nevada signal caller Brenden Lewis. They then debate the value of Zechariah Branch, a wide receiver from USC, suggesting a bid of $1.7 million to $2 million. Devin discusses what it's like to be a man as "supple" as he. The discussion then shifts to the Detroit Lions' Super Bowl chances and the impact injuries have had on them. Steady Droppin' Dimes has a new presenting sponsor, Underground Printing, and Ann Arbor original since 2001. Get your Michigan branded apparel from UGP! -- To order the special edition "The Gotta Learn to Lose" t-shirt from Underground Printing, click here: https://shop.undergroundshirts.com/collections/mgoblog/products/learn-to-lose-triblend-t-shirt-navy-triblend ******SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE good for 20% off online and in-store purchases at Underground Printing. Use code: "SAMWEBB20" Good through 12-31-2024 at any UGP location and at https://shop.undergroundshirts.com/collections/michigan (custom items excluded from promotion) If you have ground transportation needs, ride like the 2024 national champions do, and ride with Golden Limo. Whether riding in southeast Michigan, anywhere the country, or even abroad, with their fleet of Luxury SUV's, sprinters, and charter buses, Golden can get you there! Book your reservation and support Michigan NIL by using the "Golden ticket" at www.goldenlimo.com/goldenticket, or call their team at 734-668-8282 and mention Golden Ticket to book your transportation reservations today! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 hour and 43 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where we recorded this. 1. Chip Lindsey and Transfer Portal Starts at 1:00 The first half of this podcast is not just talking about how Michigan beat Ohio State 13-10. Imagine your season ending on December 21st in Columbus, Ohio. Mark your calendars for Davis Warren day on October 13th! Chip Lindsey is the new offensive coordinator out of North Carolina. The run game will be the run game, he's going to be the passing game coordinator. We are feeling exactly whelmed about this hire. Donaven McCulley comes in at wide receiver from Indiana, he's a legitimately good Big Ten receiver. Still need at least three more receivers. Billy Edwards comes in from Maryland and the worst offensive line in the country, he's a big guy. On the offensive line they bring in Jordan White from Liberty, need a tackle. It's been frustrating that Michigan hasn't brought in as many new players as we'd like to see. Derrick Moore and TJ Guy are back next year.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Basketball vs Arkansas Starts at 36:36 Arkansas 89, Michigan 87. This basketball game was three different basketball games. Michigan goes from a four point lead to an 18 point deficit once they start turning the ball over in the 2nd half. The boxscore is fun at least. There were some desperation zones. The shot distribution was as good as you could expect. Goldin's usage has finally gone up and Wolf is making the plays he needs to make. Roddy Gayle has been making some bad decisions. Should Michigan slow it down a bit? Are the turnovers mental because they tend to come in bunches? Wolf is the alpha on offense (get it?). The rest of the non-conference should be wins and then they ease back into the Big Ten conference play against USC.  3. Hot Takes and Hockey vs Wisconsin Starts at 1:03:45 Takes hotter than the Heisman voters who got it right for once. Hockey finally scored a goal! And they're still 9th in Pairwise. Take a breath into the break and say "it's fine." Michigan probably isn't winning the Big Ten but they're not bad, they're half of a gritty hockey team. Wisconsin is a good team, they've just been unlucky on their shots this season. Right now Michael Hage is really the only guy driving plays. 3-on-3 overtime needs a shot clock! They're good enough to be a tournament team and the shooting will probably get better.  4. Gimmicky Top Five   Starts at 1:30:24 Gimmicky Top Five worst bowl matchups! Marshall entered the transfer portal and opted out of their bowl game and now Louisiana Tech has to face a furious Army team.  Seth has real world bowls, Brian has hypotheticals. Don't play BYU in Miami. A bowl game in Middle Earth. PLAY A BOWL IN DUBLIN.   MUSIC: "Q4" -- Father John Misty "Love Town" -- The Glands "What's The Rush?" -- Jesse Woods “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

TheWolverine.com's Anthony Broome and Clayton Sayfie discuss the latest from the transfer portal, including the downward trend for transfer QB Billy Edwards, what the bridge QB could look like, bowl opt-outs and more.Other topics include the Donoven McCulley commitment from the portal, Michigan basketball vs. Oklahoma and your questions to end the show.Thank you to our sponsor, Homefield! Use promo code 'Wolverine' for 15% off your first order at https://www.homefieldapparel.comGet $5 to send to YOUR favorite player when you sign up at five-starfans.comLINK: https://app.five-starfans.com/affiliate/Yz0o4D4EjqKEA

On this week's edition of The Michigan Recruiting Insider Sam Webb, Steve Lorenz, and Brice Marich discussed the opening of the winter transfer portal window, highlighting several of the Wolverines' hottest targets. The conversation begins with a focus on quarterback pursuits, and the surging momentum with Maryland transfer Billy Edwards, in contrast to that with USC quarterback Miller Moss. The discussion also covered the importance of adding proven production at the receiver position, with a focus on taller, stronger wideouts like Indiana transfer Donaven McCulley. Defensive line needs were addressed, with an emphasis on Kentucky transfer Keeshawn Silver. Offensive line reinforcements like Josh Thompson and Jordan White were also discussed, along with potential cornerback additions like Tacario Davis and Emmanuel Karnley. The episode also focuses on dynamics recruiting the portal and how relationships can play an even bigger role given how often coaches are courting players they previously recruited. Sam Webb highlighted an especially noteworthy target to be on the lookout for in Georgia linebacker Troy Bowles. Several other players are discussed. Don't miss the 247Sports Transfer Portal Palooza subscription special - Get an annual subscription to The Michigan Insider for an amazing 50% off!!! Real insider intel, from REAL insiders! - https://247sports.com/college/michigan/join/?Subscription=2661 The Recruiting Insider has a new official sponsor, Passes, the official NIL partner of Michigan athletics. Passes joined forces with U-M to help recruit and retain top student athletes and create an ecosystem for unprecedented fan access. If you want to begin supporting Michigan student athletes via direct interaction and engagement with their content via Passes, click here: https://www.passes.com/michigan The Recruiting Insider is presented by Wolverine Boots & Apparel. As America's Original Work Boot Brand, Wolverine is a champion of blue-collar work ethic whenever and wherever it shows up, whether that's on a job site or a football field. That's why Wolverine has proudly partnered with The Recruiting Insider in presenting the Recruit of the Week, as Wolverine student-athletes embody this blue-collar grit and resilience through and through. Shop Wolverine Boots' Michigan collection here: https://www.wolverine.com/US/en/maize-and-blue-collar/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things Discussed: The Book: It's what we would have wanted. Kickstarter backers: I wrote an update but the gist is tracking numbers might come after the books because USPS. Ohio State is Flag-Mad. Brian: 11W and MGoBlog diverged in business models a long time ago: they do clickbait, we make big books. Seth: The reason this hits Ohio State so hard is they have nothing else to be proud of anymore. They bet everything on beating Michigan and then got absolutely punked again. Symbology is all that's left. Chip Lindsey: Came up through high school so he's got a lot of different ideas. Lots of coordinator experience. He develops somebody else's quarterback. QBs take fewer sacks, run less (more scrambles than called runs). Lindsey's philosophy, if there is one, is to run what works best for the players he's got. He doesn't want to have a "blob" on usage distribution—wants you to worry about screens and downfield, outside runs and inside runs. Portal? UNC guys of interest (Hampton is probably going pro). Michigan's portal strategy: looking for guys they can get value. ZVADA is the epitome of portal success: a guy who's going to be more valuable to you. Part of that value is seeing if you can make more out of a player (Barham, Stewart, etc.) than he is. You're in a salary cap world. Kentucky guys? Miller Moss? Feeling different because he's getting big portal offers. Brendon Lewis—that would be a dude; he's a Year 6 guy, probably will come down to dollars because it's not certain there's an NFL future. Don't be too worried about Underwood in Year 1 because he's not turning 18 until August. Billy Edwards? Sam nodding. UMD had the worst OL, Edwards is a perfect example of a guy who looks a lot better as a 25x/game thrower. Hoops: Danny Wolf is the tallest 5-10 guy we've ever seen. Sucks to lose to Calipari. Craig says hit your free throws. In a dozen years we'll say "I remember getting beat like that by Boogie Fland in college."

1 hour and 59 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, the Autograph: Fandom Rewarded app, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, and Venue by 4M where we recorded this. 1. Michigan Men's Basketball vs Iowa Starts at 1:00 The first half of this game was a battle of mid-range jumpers and not turning the ball over (Iowa) vs going to the rim aggressively but turning the ball over a lot (Michigan). Michigan's amplitude of proficiency changes throughout a game are huge. This team is dead set on not taking mid-range jumpers. Addressing Michigan's rebounding woes. Did they play great against Iowa and Wisconsin? Not really. Are they still 2-0 in the Big Ten, though? Yeah. Danny Wolf turns the ball over too much by throwing the ball too hard. The play of the game played off of the big pick and roll. Michigan vs Iowa is an oddly friendly rivalry. Be careful with playing neutral site games when it comes to NET rankings.  [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Transfer Portal Needs Starts at 35:24 Michigan needs an offensive coordinator first. Jason Candle (Toledo head coach), Dan Mullen (former Florida head coach), and Joe Craddock (Tulane offensive coordinator) are among the biggest names rumored. Scott Frost mentioned! Michigan needs a quarterback and multiple wide receivers. Running back might be okay? Offensive line is a lot more interesting. Would like to get a defensive tackle since you're not getting either starter back. Linebacker is probably okay.  3. Hot Takes & Transfer Portal Names Starts at 58:13 Takes hotter than the fact that Georgia should not be in the playoff because they don't have their starting quarterback. Miller Moss would be the ideal scenario at QB. There's a case for Billy Edwards out of Maryland! The list falls off pretty quickly after that. Ideally you want someone to start for the year and then Bryce Underwood gets ~100 snaps. Michigan has some connections with Oklahoma Wide Receiver Nic Anderson. Michigan needs to get as many as they can. A biomechanical engineer out of Rice would be nice. There will be some players from playoff teams that hit the portal later.  4. The 2025 Recruiting Class   Starts at 1:39:02 Bryce Underwood is not allowed to be the answer to any of these. Favorite guy in the class? Most unlikely to be in this class? Sleeper of the year? Most Important? Michigan is 9th in recruiting but recruiting at the same quality as Ohio State. It revolves around one guy.   MUSIC: "It Ain't Easy" -- 2Pac "Vaping In Vegas" -- Wolves of Glendale "Let's Go Back" -- Jungle “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra    

Maryland vs. Penn St College Football Pick Prediction 11/30/2024 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Maryland at Penn St 3:30PM ET—Maryland drops to 4-7 following their 29-13 home defeat to Iowa. The Terrapins gained 227 yards with 98 rushing for 3.8 yards per run. On defense they allowed 344 yards to the Hawkeyes with 268 rushing for 4.6 yards per run. Billy Edwards completed 5 of 8 passes for 26 yards. Penn St is 10-1 after their 26-25 road win at Minnesota. The Nittany Lions put up 361 yards with 117 rushing for 3.5 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 281 yards to the Golden Gophers with 106 rushing for 2.9 yards per run. Drew Allar went 21 of 28 for 244 yards and a touchdown. He had a rushing touchdown.

Iowa vs. Maryland College Football Pick Prediction 11/23/2024 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Iowa at Maryland 12PM ET—Iowa fell to 6-4 following their 20-17 road win at UCLA. The Hawkeyes gained 265 yards with 80 rushing for 2.6 yards per run. On defense they allowed 415 yards to the Bruins with 211 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. Cade McNamara expected to start. McNamara completed 60% of his passes this year for 5.9 yards per pass attempt. Maryland drops to 4-6 after their 31-17 home defeat to Rutgers. The Terrapins 457 yards with 122 rushing for 4.9 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 370 yards to the Scarlet Knights with 238 passing on 30 attempts. Billy Edwards hit 32 of 55 for 335 yards with a touchdown and interception.

Rutgers vs. Maryland College Football Pick Prediction 11/16/2024 by Tony T. Recent Box Score Key Stats Rutgers at Maryland 6PM ET—Rutgers improved to 5-4 following their 26-19 home win to Minnesota. The Scarlet Knights put up 349 yards with 109 rushing for 2.9 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 297 yards to the Golden Gophers with 35 rushing on 19 carries. Athan Kaliakmanis completed 17 of 33 for 240 yards with three touchdowns and a pick. Maryland is 4-5 after their 39-18 road defeat at Oregon. The Terrapins posted 289 yards with 83 rushing for 2.7 yards a carry. On defense they surrendered 363 yards to the Ducks with 180 rushing for 5.8 yards a carry. Billy Edwards hit 22 of 44 for 206 yards with a touchdown and two picks.

Maryland vs. Oregon College Football Pick Prediction 11/9/2024 by Tony T. Maryland at Oregon 7PM ET—Maryland fell to 4-4 following their 48-23 road defeat to Minnesota. The Terrapins gained 427 yards with 104 rushing for 4 yards per run. On defense they allowed 443 yards to the Golden Gophers with 320 passing on 34 attempts. Billy Edwards completed 19 of 35 for 201 yards and two picks. He rushed for a touchdown. Oregon is 9-0 with their 38-17 road win at Michigan. The Ducks posted 470 yards with 176 rushing for 4.8 yards a carry. On defense they held the Wolverines to 270 yards with 105 rushing for 3.8 yards a carry. Dillon Gabriel hit 22 of 34 for 294 yards with a touchdown. He rushed for 23 yards and a touchdown.

Maryland vs. Minnesota College Football Pick Prediction 10/26/2024 by Tony T. Maryland at Minnesota 3:30PM ET—Maryland improved to 4-3 following their 29-28 home win to USC. The Terrapins gained 417 yards with 81 rushing for 3.8 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 417 yards to the Trojans with 336 passing on 50 attempts. Billy Edwards completed 39 of 50 for 373 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Minnesota is 4-3 after their 21-17 road win at UCLA. The Golden Gophers put up 234 yards with 41 rushing on 24 carries. Defensively they allowed 229 yards to the Bruins with 293 passing on 36 attempts. Max Brosmer hit 26 of 37 for 193 yards with two touchdowns.

The IMS radio crew returns after a two-week vacation to discuss Maryland football's dramatic USC win. Are the Terps' bowl hopes alive again? Plus, Billy Edwards has been a revelation the Terps snag twins With basketball season almost here, how are the Terps looking? Can the Terps play big-boy ball? And what's next in recruiting? We break down Kevin Willard's new recruiting philosophy and talk about Cam Ward's decision and a couple of 2026 targets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USC vs. Maryland College Football Pick Prediction 10/19/2024 by Tony T. USC at Maryland 4PM ET—USC fell to 3-3 following their 33-30 home overtime defeat to Penn St. The Trojans gained 409 yards with 189 rushing for 7.9 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 518 yards to the Nittany Lions with 400 passing on 44 attempts. Miller Moss completed 20 of 34 passes for 220 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Maryland moved to 3-3 after their 37-10 home defeat to Northwestern. The Terrapins put up 355 yards with 59 rushing for 1.8 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 283 yards to the Wildcats with 203 passing on 18 attempts. Billy Edwards hit 28 of 51 for 296 yards with an interception. He had a rushing touchdown.

Northwestern vs. Maryland College Football Betting Pick Prediction 10/11/2024 by Tony T. Northwestern vs. Maryland 8PM ET—Northwestern fell to 2-3 following their 41-24 home defeat to Indiana. The Wildcats gained 336 yards with 93 rushing for 4.2 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 439 yards to the Hoosiers with 380 passing on 33 attempts. Jack Lausch completed 23 of 38 for 243 yards with two touchdowns. He rushed for 34 yards. Maryland moves to 3-2 after their 42-28 road loss at Indiana. The Terrapins put up 401 yards with 112 rushing for 3.7 yards a carry. Defensively they allowed 510 yards to the Hoosiers with 359 passing on 33 attempts. Billy Edwards hit 26 of 41 for 289 yards with three touchdowns.

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Maryland vs. Indiana College Football Pick Prediction 9/28/2024 by Tony T. Maryland at Indiana 12PM ET—Maryland improved to 3-1 with their 38-20 home win to FCS Villanova. Two weeks ago, it was a 27-13 road win at Virginia. The Terrapins gained 391 yards with 128 rushing for 3.5 yards per carry. On defense they allowed 360 yards to the Cavaliers with 247 passing on 37 attempts. Billy Edwards went 28 of 43 for 263 yards with two touchdowns. Indiana sits at 4-0 after their 52-14 home win to Charlotte. The Hoosiers put up 510 yards with 222 rushing for 5.5 yards per carry. On defense they allowed 256 yards to the 49ers with 119 passing on 23 attempts. Kurtis Rourke completed 16 of 20 for 258 yards and a touchdown.

Maryland vs. Virginia College Football Pick Prediction 9/14/2024 by Tony T. Maryland at Virginia 8PM ET—Maryland fell to 1-1 after their 27-24 home defeat to Michigan St. The Terrapins put up 339 yards with 86 rushing for less than three yards per carry. On defense they allowed 484 yards to the Spartans with 363 yards passing on 38 attempts. Billy Edwards hit 26 of 34 for 253 yards with two touchdowns and an interception. Virginia improved to 2-0 with their 31-30 road win at Wake Forest.

Michigan St vs. Maryland College Football Pick Prediction 9/7/2024 by Tony T. Michigan St at Maryland 3:30PM ET—Michigan St is 1-0 after their 16-10 home win to FAU. The Spartans put up 293 offensive yards with 179 rushing for 4.8 yards per run. They turned it over three times. On defense they allowed 248 yards to the Owls with 132 rushing for 2.8 yards per run. Aiden Chiles hit 10 of 24 for 114 yards and two interceptions. Maryland is 1-0 after their 50-7 home win to Connecticut. The Terrapins gained 629 yards with 248 rushing for 5.4 yards per run. They forced three turnovers. On defense they allowed 310 yards to the Huskies with 88 rushing for 2.9 yards per run. Billy Edwards hit 20 of 27 for 311 yards and two touchdowns.

Is Billy Ball a thing? It sure looks like it after Billy Edwards shined in the Terps' season-opening blowout over UConn. But can they keep it up this week in their Big Ten opener. Plus news in basketball recruiting, Terps safety Dante Trader takes us behind the scenes of the program's culture overhaul and Jeff recalls and embarrassing question to Lonny Baxter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we are joined by Billy Edwards Jr. to discuss the QB competition, the QB sneak and what it has been like having coach Mike Locksley in the QB room.

Auburn vs. Maryland College Football Betting Pick Prediction 12/30/2023 by Tony T. Auburn at Maryland 2PM ET—Opt outs for Auburn include a defensive tackle and two cornerbacks. Maryland lost a tight end and linebacker to the portal. Quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa and a cornerback opt out to get ready for the NFL draft. Maryland will start Billy Edwards at quarterback. Edwards saw limited action the past two seasons as a backup. He went 4 of 10 for two yards passing this year in mop up duty. Junior quarterback Payton Thorne expected to start for Auburn. He is not asked to do much as they sit 127th in passing attempts. That is because Auburn runs for 5 yards per carry. Do respect the Tigers road win by 38 at Arkansas as they rushed for 354 yards. Play Auburn -6.5.

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Maryland football head Coach Michael Locksley and the Voice of the Terrapins Johnny Holliday discuss the Terps' game with Rutgers Saturday. They are joined by safety Beau Brade and quarterback Billy Edwards, along with alumni manger guests Ron Ohringer and Danny Frank.

Pete Medhurst and Bill Wagner break down the Navy football team's home opening victory over Wagner and look ahead to Thursday night's American Athletic Conference opener at Memphis in the Liberty Bowl.   Pete and Bill also talk to Coach Billy Edwards of women's triathlon, which was recently elevated from club to varsity status.   Lastly, Pete and Bill provide a rundown on all the Navy athletics results from the past weekend.

Welcome to Navy Sports Central - The Official Podcast of the Navy Sports Nation!The fall sports season is just cranking up, and we'll be joined by Billy Edwards, the head coach of Navy's newest varsity sport, the Women's Triathlon.Coach Edwards discusses his athletic career at Annapolis and how he first became exposed to the triathlon. He also shares his personal experience as a professional triathlete and how that helped him establish a highly competitive club program. With the Women's Triathlon being elevated to varsity status, Coach Edwards and his team are entering new territory. Not only will you learn how the triathlon differs from other college sports, but you will also see how its evolution is already redirecting recruiting efforts. From the rigorous training cycles leading up to the NCAA championships to the skill sets of each athlete on his team, Coach Edwards provides an in depth look into a sport that is still largely unknown to many of us.  So, gear up for this immersive journey into the triathlon world. It's a race you won't want to miss.Related Links:Women's Triathlon Becomes the 36th Varsity Sport at the Naval AcademyCoach Billy Edwards BiographyQuilty Named First Team Captain of Women's TriathlonWe want to hear from you! Give us your answer to our Question of the Day. Here is the one for this episode:Navy Women's Triathlon coach Billy Edwards is a Naval Academy graduate (Class of 2000). How many other sports at Annapolis have a Navy grad as part of their coaching staff?  Is itA. 5B. 6C. 8D.9Give us your answer on the Navy Sports Nation Group Facebook page. Follow Navy Sports Central wherever you get your podcasts:Apple PodcastsSpotifyPodchaserGoogle PodcastsCheck out the Navy Sports Nation group page on Facebook!Music is provided courtesy of Audio Jungle. Artists featured in order:Seven In Music (Intro)Alexiaction (Deep Dive)Loka Music (Deep Dive Pt. 2 Lead In)Artlss (Question of the Day Lead In)Cinematic Alex (Closeout Music)Support the showYou can click on the hyperlink above to make a $1 donation through Cash App if you like what you hear. You can also support the Mids and the show at the same time. Navy Sports Central is a proud affiliate partner of Fanatics.com, the Ultimate Fan Gear Store! Click on the link to start shopping now!

On Episode 239 I sit down with Billy Edwards. Billy is a friend of mine from CrossFit Roots and someone who I always enjoy talking to when he walks through the door to work out. Billy served in the Marine Corps, where he was part of the US invasion of Iraq. While in the Marines he got into long, endurance type of events and started doing Iron Mans among other events after his time in the Marines. Now, he is a triathlon coach for the Naval Academy. Today, we talk all about his experiences in the Marine Corps, the idea of doing something hard versus something that is just plain stupid, mental toughness and how far that can actually take you outside of your physical capabilities, the art of coaching, and a whole lot more. I really enjoyed my conversation with Billy and I hope that you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Thank you for listening!!

Welcome to Episode #377 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.   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 - IM Broadcast Schedule, USN Academy, Invest in Your Swim What's new in the 303 - Chris McGee's New Role with Bicycle Colorado Overseeing Bike Racing Video of the Week - Super League Arena Games: Full Heat 2 Semifinals   Endurance News:   U.S. Naval Academy Becomes 13th NCAA Division I Program and First Military Academy to Offer Varsity Women's Triathlon March 1, 2023 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Triathlon and the United States Naval Academy today announced the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, will become the 13th NCAA Division I program, and the first U.S. military academy, to offer women's triathlon at the varsity level. A member of the Patriot League, Navy will begin competing in fall 2023 and be coached by Billy Edwards.   “As an NCAA nationally emerging sport for women, triathlon defines exactly who we are at the Naval Academy and the type of opportunity we should offer to our midshipmen,” said Naval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. “The broad-based requirements through highly competitive swimming, running and cycling highlight the demanding physical characteristics that correlate with personal confidence and leadership development.”   “The addition of women's triathlon at the U.S. Naval Academy represents a major milestone in the women's collegiate triathlon movement,” said Victoria Brumfield, USA Triathlon CEO. “One of the storied U.S. military academies, the U.S. Naval Academy prepares our future leaders and for years has had a thriving club triathlon team. We are thrilled to now see increased competitive opportunities for Navy's student-athletes at the DI level. More opportunities will help drive collegiate triathlon competition to the highest level.”   Edwards currently leads the Naval Academy's club triathlon team, one of the strongest teams in the nation. The Naval Academy's club triathlon team won the overall team title at the 2018 USA Triathlon Collegiate Club National Championships.   Will CU or Army be next?   The commitment by the Naval Academy continues the momentum women's collegiate triathlon has gathered toward becoming an NCAA Championship sport. With more than 40 schools now offering women's collegiate triathlon, the NCAA Emerging Sport for Women has met the 10-year window to demonstrate sustainability and success at the NCAA varsity level. Now, women's triathlon has a few more steps to take on its way to being fully managed by the NCAA as a championship event, including committee, council, divisional and budget approvals.   Women's triathlon is a fall sport, and the varsity season includes two National Qualifiers followed by the Women's Collegiate Triathlon National Championships held in November. The draft-legal races are sprint-distance, featuring a 750-meter open-water swim, draft-legal 20-kilometer bike and 5-kilometer run.   In the draft-legal format, athletes work together in packs on the bike and make multiple loops on a closed course. The exciting, spectator-friendly draft-legal format is the same format contested in the triathlon competition at the Olympic Games and on the World Triathlon Championship Series circuit.   For more information about triathlon as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women, visit usatriathlon.org/ncaa. Interested in helping to identify and recruit the next women's varsity collegiate triathlon program? Inquiries may be directed to Tim Yount, USA Triathlon Chief Sport Development Officer, at tim.yount@usatriathlon.org.   Women's Varsity Collegiate Triathlon Programs   NCAA Division I (13) Arizona State University (Tempe, Ariz.) Delaware State University (Dover, Del.) Duquesne (Pittsburgh, Pa.) East Tennessee State University (Johnson City, Tenn.) Hampton University (Hampton, Va.) Queens University of Charlotte (Charlotte, N.C.) Texas Christian University (Fort Worth, Texas) University of Arizona (Tucson, Ariz.) University of Denver (Denver, Colo.) University of San Francisco (San Francisco. Calif.) University of South Dakota (Vermillion, S.D.)   U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, Md.) Wagner College (Staten Island, N.Y.)   NCAA Division II (15) American International College (Springfield, Mass.) Belmont Abbey College (Belmont, N.C.) Black Hills State University (Spearfish, S.D.) Cal Poly Humboldt (Arcata, Calif.) Colorado Mesa University (Grand Junction, Colo.) Drury University (Springfield, Mo.) Emmanuel College (Franklin Springs, Ga.) King University (Bristol, Tenn.) Lake Superior State University (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.) Lenoir-Rhyne University (Hickory, N.C.) Montana State University Billings (Billings, Mont.) Newberry College (Newberry, S.C.) St. Thomas Aquinas College (Sparkill, N.Y.) Wingate University (Wingate, N.C.)   NCAA Division III (14) Alvernia University (Reading, Pa.) Calvin College (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Central College (Pella, Iowa) Coe College (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Concordia University Wisconsin (Mequon, Wis.) Eastern Mennonite University (Harrisonburg, Va.) Greensboro College (Greensboro, N.C.) Guilford College (Greensboro, N.C.) Millikin University (Decatur, Ill.) North Central College (Naperville, Ill.) Northern Vermont University-Johnson (Johnson, Vt.) Transylvania University (Lexington, Ky.) Trine University (Angola, Ind.) Willamette University (Salem, Ore.)   For more information about triathlon as an NCAA Emerging Sport for Women, visit usatriathlon.org/ncaa. Interested in helping to identify and recruit the next women's varsity collegiate triathlon program? Inquiries may be directed to Tim Yount, USA Triathlon Chief Sport Development Officer, at tim.yount@usatriathlon.org.   About the U.S. Naval Academy    As the undergraduate college of our country's naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy. They attend the academy for four years, graduating with Bachelor of Science degrees and commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval Academy graduates serve at least five years in the Navy or Marine Corps.   About USA Triathlon   USA Triathlon is proud to serve as the National Governing Body for triathlon, as well as duathlon, aquathlon, aquabike, winter triathlon, off-road triathlon, paratriathlon, and indoor and virtual multisport events in the United States. Founded in 1982, USA Triathlon sanctions more than 4,000 races and connects with more than 400,000 members each year, making it the largest multisport organization in the world. In addition to its work at the grassroots level with athletes, coaches, and race directors — as well as the USA Triathlon Foundation — USA Triathlon provides leadership and support to elite athletes competing at international events, including World Triathlon Championships, Pan American Games and the Olympic and Paralympic Games. USA Triathlon is a proud member of World Triathlon and the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC).     2023 IRONMAN Live Broadcast Schedule Tune in all Season Watch for free as your favorite pros battle it out this season with race coverage from around the world. IRONMAN races can be seen here or on the IRONMAN YouTube Channel. IRONMAN 70.3 races are exclusively on Outside Watch. Save the schedule below so you don't miss any of the action!   Invest in Your Swim TriDot Pool School ("TPS") is an 8-week program designed to make you swim faster, more efficiently, and more confidently.   The instructional method used at TPS works effectively for all levels of swimmers - from beginner to advanced. Past participants, on average, have seen these huge improvements in pace:     What's New in the 303:   Chris McGee's New Role with Bicycle Colorado Overseeing Bike Racing By Bill Plock March 2, 2023–Change is not always easy and often comes with challenges and opportunities. When Bicycle Colorado acquired Colorado Cycling (a.k.a BRAC) it was with clear knowledge they would be inheriting many challenges along with the complexities of organizing a race schedule and managing a membership that is probably a bit confused with all the changes. They also took on a long history of bike racing and the ups and downs of the local overseeing racing association and some challenging times over the years with USA Cycling and its multitude of leadership changes and focuses.   But there is equally as much optimism. With a rising tide mentality, they are hopeful that with a larger audience, a renewed focus, and a strengthening relationship with USA Cycling that more riders might be attracted to not only race but to participate in all cycling events.   They knew they needed to hire someone to oversee all of this and meld it into the bigger mission of Bicycle Colorado. And so they hired Chris McGee, a long-time race organizer and one-time Executive Director of BRAC to take on this important stewardship.   Chris McGee with Bicycle Colorado Vintage Chris McGee   When asked about his vision, he said, “ I look at the big picture and my role is events and finding ways to work together to help overcome common challenges. The kindred spirit of what we have as a cycling community is so important to foster. It makes the experience better for everyone riding bikes in Colorado.”    When asked about road bike racing in particular, Chris said “There is definitely a decline in road racing and those events, but at the same time if you look at what's going on in Colorado and look at Bicycle Colorado's calendar and see all the events in Colorado, and knowing how big some of those events are and how they attract cyclists from all over the country, I'm really excited! If you look at events like the Triple Bypass, Ride the Rockies, Ironhorse Classic, the High School Cycling League, Collegiate Nationals, and big mountain bike events, there is a lot of reason for optimism for overall cycling—we are pretty lucky here! But the number one thing to know, BRAC as an entity for building the race calendar, assigning officials, and helping race directors is still intact and we dropped it into Bicycle Colorado. Yvonne van Gent, who has been a pillar at BRAC for many many years is still doing what she has always done.”   But changes in racing are happening. In a nutshell, one of the biggest changes already is the paired membership model with USA Cycling. Says Chris, “one thing I am really proud of is our deepening partnership with USA Cycling. Racers need to only buy a USAC license to race in Colorado this year. No longer do they need a BRAC license. When they sign up for a USAC license they will automatically be registered as Bicycle Colorado race members. Registration will be much quicker and easier for racers and for event managers. Soon we will have a new website dedicated to racing with many of the features of the old BRAC site but also with many upgrades and of course all the history.”   Lance Panigutti, the owner of Without Limits who put on road races, cyclocross races, and triathlons, said this about the changes so far, “It mirrors other endurance sports like triathlon that have seen a grassroots resurgence these past several years.  What I'm hopeful for and would like to see is for Bicycle Colorado to focus on marketing the cycling race community as welcoming and inviting, not as an intimidating elite sport.  Race scenes like cyclocross are the perfect environment for races to fall in love with competitive racing, and then moving to the road scene is a natural migration.   But let's take a look at why Bicycle Colorado took this on and how in the long run it hopes to help not only races but all cycling events.   Bike racing, at its heart, is a grassroots sport. Bicycle Colorado took on organizing the sport as part of its mission to improve the cycling experience for all. Including racers.  Take a look at the bike calendar. It's packed. It's an elusive creature to have one, up-to-date calendar presenting all the possible events and races available to cyclists.   Said Chris McGee, “it starts with a comprehensive event calendar so people can find events, and plan for events but also so we can help manage the impact these events will have on the community. Our goal with acquiring BRAC (Colorado Cycling) is to bring bike racing more into the mainstream of cycling and help improve the experience not only for racers but also for clubs and for the communities hosting these races. We also want to help attract more people to race and to be a stronger partner with USA Cycling to encourage the growth nationally and provide a stronger conduit of youth racers to grow the sport.”   Bike racing is a very niche sport. Riding a bike however is one of the most popular activities in the world. Some studies show riding a bike is the most popular activity in the United States. But based on a few google searches, and depending on how you define “activity”, it may not be the top activity, but it's at least in the top five. Running, fishing, and hiking all seem to be higher in ranking.   So how many people actually are considered cyclists? Does it matter? Well, it certainly does to Bicycle Colorado which advocates for all cyclists, including bike racers and those that just want a safe route to ride for fun or commute.  Their website states, “Bicycle Colorado is a nonprofit advocacy organization championing the interests of all bicycle riders statewide. We envision a Colorado where riding a bicycle is always safe and convenient for everyone, where bicycling is the top choice for recreation and everyday trips, and where the benefits of bicycling are experienced and valued by all people in our state.”   Obviously, this would include racing. But for years, bike racing was a kind of satellite revolving around “biking” left mostly alone to advocate for itself and fend off trends and market forces that in the case of road cycling, have left that discipline battered and isolated, some might say unapproachable, complex and even elitist in nature.   For decades racing a bike, as an adult in Colorado has been sanctioned by different governing bodies and most recently was overseen by the Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) which changed its name in 2020 to Colorado Cycling but was essentially the same organization. But thanks to an aging, expensive website, COVID, and some would argue a wavering philosophy on their role in the sport, BRAC was at crossroads about its future or even if it had a future.   Something needed to change for the good of cyclists and the sport—it fit Bicycle Colorado's mission to step in.   Bike racing, in particular, road racing has been on the decline for years. There are too many reasons and speculations to take a deep dive here as to why, but one thing is for sure, bike racing is complex. It involves getting a license, closing roads, finding, coordinating, and paying referees. Most people who race are on a team. People are categorized and race against others of similar ability. There are points and team competitions and on and on. It's simply not the most approachable sport for someone not familiar with how to do it. Sure you can just show up and race (after getting the licenses) and not care about the rest, but to fully engage takes effort. But as participants age, or drop out of the sport, refilling the road peloton so to speak isn't keeping pace with those leaving.   Unlike triathlon, where for the most part, people are sort of racing themselves and do it for the challenge of finishing. Obviously, people race to win in triathlon as well, but in general it's a participation sport and all one needs is USAT license (can be a one day license) and show up and race. Triathlon comes with its own barriers of entry such as the cost and the intimidation of maybe doing a sport, like swimming, that is not comfortable but is very approachable for the most part.   Those in the bike racing governing bodies have been talking for years about how to make it more inviting, to attract new people, and to make it more accepted in the community. To make it more sustainable and with a brighter future. To grow the sport. To make it simpler and broaden the appeal to the biggest audience possible.    Let's hope and help Bicycle Colorado navigate the future and achieve those goals.   Video of the Week: Super League Arena Games: Full Heat 2 Semifinals     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!

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!

It is time for a Would You Rather Wednesday edition of Glenn Clark Radio and it is a busy one today. We'll get things started quick and early at 10:05am when we talk to Maryland QB Billy Edwards Jr. after leading the Terps to a big win over Northwestern and prepares for a trip to Wisconsin next weekend. At 10:30am, we will be joined in studio by our good pal Drew Forrester of drewsmorningdish.com to get his thoughts on the Ravens after narrowly beating the Brown and now what to expect tomorrow night against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, we'll talk to Drew about the World Series, get his answers to Would You Rather Wednesday and more. At 11am, we will talk to the legendary head coach of the Ravens and Super Bowl XXXV champion, Brian Billick, who was on the Ravens radio call on Sunday so we'll get his thoughts on Sunday's win and on Thursday's game in Tampa Bay. At 11:30am, we will chat with former Ravens offensive lineman, AQ Shipley, to get his take on the Ravens offense and if he thinks a coaching change could solve the Ravens offensive “struggles.” Plus, we will get to all your WYR responses as a $25 Glory Days Grill Gift Card is on the line for one lucky winner…all that and much, much more on a busy Wednesday of Glenn Clark Radio.

On today's podcast, we'll go beyond our solar system and discuss how newer mini satellites and alternative business models can bring exoplanets scientific research to a much broader audience at a significantly lower cost than is available. We are joined by Ian Stotesbury, Lead Systems Engineer and Dr. Billy Edwards, Project Scientist, both of Blue Skies Space. Among today's topics, our guests will explain what exoplanets are, how they differ from the planets in our solar system and why exoplanet research is so important. We will learn all about Twinkle, Blue Skies Space's first satellite, designed to create new opportunities for transformative scientific research and how it will differ from those currently being used by other exoplanet research missions.

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), from the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.  Episode 93 shines a light on David Deere, MSW, MTh.  David Deere is the treasurer for his state's FASD United Affiliate Organization - Arkansas None for Nine. For fifteen years before his retirement, he worked on FASD Projects funded by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. David currently serves as the co-director of the Specialty Diagnostic Resource Center, which is the first clinic and resource center in Arkansas devoted to children and adolescents suspected of having an FASD. He is a social worker, by training, and a retired member of the United Methodist clergy. This episode highlights David's work with Arkansas None for Nine AND the "Advocating for Individuals and Families Living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)" - An Online Training, which will be held on November 12, 2021. This all-day training will provide an overview of diagnosis, ramifications, interventions and prevention of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).  Provided virtually, participants will have the opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field of FASD and Justice. Presenters include: -  Dr. Ken Jones and Dr. Christina Chambers of University of California in San Diego- Dr. Kenneth Lyon Jones is considered the leading expert of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and he was one of two doctors who first identified FAS in the US in 1973.  -  Dr. Larry Burd of North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center -  Dr. Steven Greenspan - FASD Clinician, Researcher and Author -  Dr. Paul Connor - University of Washington -  Dianne Smith Howard - National Disability Rights Network -  Billy Edwards, Esquire - Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Mental Health Unit -  Dr. Douglas Waite - Pediatrician, FASD Clinician and Diagnostician - NY, NY   This event will be held via zoom from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time on Friday, November 12, 2021. Tickets may be purchased through - https://nofasjusticecenter.org/ar-nov-2021/   "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me." - Matthew 25: 35-36   EPISODE RESOURCES - Arkansas None for Nine - https://arkansasnonefornine.org/ Email - arkansasnonefornine@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/arkansasnonefornine/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/arnonefornine   FASD Hope - https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!      

FASD Hope is a podcast series about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), through the lens of parent advocates with over nineteen years of lived experience.   Episode 84 is an INSPIRATION-FILLED Episode with Melissa Jacobus. Melissa Jacobus has been advocating for her adopted children and the rights of all individuals with FASD since 1998. At the national level, she is a parent advocate and member of the Justice Task Force for the National Organization Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (NOFAS), serves on the Advisory Committee for FASD Communities and served as a member of the Speakers Bureau for the Centers for Disease Control's FASD Southeast Regional Training Center. In 2019, Ms. Jacobus was inducted into the NOFAS' Tom and Linda Daschle FASD Hall of Fame. Melissa is also active at the state in Georgia. Among her accomplishments, in 2012, she presented at the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Suicide Prevention Program and the Supreme Court of Georgia's Committee on Justice for Children.  In 2013, her work led Governor Deal to designate September 9th as FASD Awareness Day, which has continued under the current governor, Brian Kemp. Melissa co-led the 2018 Atlanta Training on FASD at the State Bar of Georgia. In May 2021, she published a book about FASD advocacy titled, The Accomplice. Melissa received a Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting from the University of Florida. She worked for the Tribune Broadcasting Company and she was awarded the company's highest honor for customer service before resigning in 1997, to devote herself fulltime to raising awareness and understanding FASD. She resides in Atlanta, GA.    In this HOPE-FILLED episode, Melissa explores the following topics: her family's journey, early advocacy efforts, when she shifted from local FASD parent advocate to regional / national advocate, her involvement in the FASD justice conferences, what led her to write her book The Accomplice, the importance of her faith, the living angels in her life and what she hopes readers can take away from her book.   "Teach me to do Your will, For You are my God; Your Spirit is good. Lead me in the land of uprightness." - Psalm 143:10   CLARIFICATION MESSAGE FROM EPISODE GUEST - "Guest Melissa Jacobus inadvertently mentioned that she presented with Billy Edwards in Missouri and New Orleans, when in actuality, she presented with Billy Edwards in Mississippi and New Orleans."   EPISODE RESOURCES - You can contact Melissa through the NOFAS website  https://nofas.org/ The Accomplice by Melissa Jacobus https://www.amazon.com/Accomplice-Melissa-Jacobus/dp/1665300035/ref=sr_1_1?crid=14TED630GN1J9&dchild=1&keywords=the+accomplice+melissa+jacobus&qid=1632106013&sprefix=The+Accomplice+by+Meli%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1   FASD HOPE RESOURCES -  https://www.fasdhope.com/ natalie@fasdhope.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fasdhope/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fasdhope1 Twitter - https://twitter.com/fasdhope LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vecchione-17212160/ Clubhouse - @natalievecc Check out our new book “Blazing New Homeschool Trails: Educating and Launching Teens with Developmental Disabilities” by Natalie Vecchione & Cindy LaJoy  BUY IT NOW!

This podcast extra is all about our favourite topic of them all, exoplanets. Thanks to our good friends Ian and Billy, we'll be taking a look at the very exciting upcoming low-Earth orbit space mission Twinkle. This small satellite will help us better understand the chemical composition of known exoplanets, which in turn will help us understand their history - and even their weather!   Guests: Ian Stokesbury - master of astrophysics and lead systems engineer at Blue Skies Space. Ian has a background in low Earth orbit Earth monitoring missions and constellations, but is now making the leap to other planets.   Dr Billy Edwards - gained his PhD in Astrophysics from UCL, specialising in observing exoplanet atmospheres with space based telescopes. He's stayed on at UCL and is now a project scientist for the Twinkle Space Mission.   In this podcast extra, we discuss: The origin of the Twinkle Space Mission and Blue Skies Space, the company behind the satellite, including an enlightening discussion on why some space missions are chosen, and why some seem to just always miss out. Twinkle's unique science instruments (including an astonishingly wide wavelength range), exoplanet science goals, and surprising but very carefully considered size. Twinkle's construction and launch window Ian and Billy's wildest hopes and dreams for Twinkle observations (including Uranus and Neptune!!) and future follow-up missions An invitation for YOU to join in with the ExoClock mission. Help professional astronomers monitor transiting exoplanets!

The 1200-kilometer Paris-Brest-Paris, or "PBP" as it is commonly called, is a grueling test of human endurance and cycling ability. Billy the kid Edwards, who is recently back from France and the quadrennial event Paris-Brest-Paris. He is going to explain what this 1200km in less than 90 hours event is all about. Thanks to last week's guest Dr. Kirk Parsley, he is a former Navy SEAL, a physician for the SEALs, a health & sleep optimization consultant, and performance enhancement coach for some of the most driven achievers on the planet. Announcements: Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page. If you are a coach or have something to share with an audience of endurance enthusiasts, please reach out and tell us about the topic you want to share. Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The all-new iKOR Recovery Shot™ is our most complete recovery product yet. Formulated specifically to aid in recovery after hard workouts.   The Recovery Shot™ is the ultimate athlete-minded solution for recovery and relief. Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   In Today's Show: Feature interview Video of the Week News What's new in the 303 Don’t Fry Bacon Naked Upcoming Interviews Sponsor - Riplaces: Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance   Interview Introduction: Today's randonneur cyclists, while no longer riding the primitive machines used a hundred years ago over dirt roads or cobblestones, still have to face up to rough weather, endless hills, and pedaling around the clock. A 90-hour time limit ensures that only the hardiest randonneurs earn the prestigious PBP finisher's medal and have their name entered into the event's "Great Book" along with every other finisher going back to the very first PBP.   6000 randonneurs (self-supported cyclists) from across the globe, an event that pre-dates Le Tour, trying to finish under 90 hours. To become a PBP ancien (or ancienne for the ladies) is to join a very elite group of cyclists who have successfully endured this mighty challenge. Our guest, Billy Edwards has achieved ancien status twice with a 49hr48 min time in 2011 and 54hr36 min this year in 2019. Billy "The Kid" Edwards coaches the United States Naval Academy Triathlon Team. He has been coaching the Navy Club sport since 2008. Billy also coaches and consults competitive and beginner triathletes all over the country. His professional coaching background includes USA Triathlon and USA cycling certifications. https://rusa.org/pages/pbp https://rusa.org/pages/CharlyMiller    https://www.paris-brest-paris.org/index2.php?lang=en&cat=presentation&page=competition_ou_rando   Sponsor - Halo Neuroscience: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20. Endurance News: ITU Grand Final August 29 to September 1st. Summary Elite Women's Results Elite Men's Results Para Results   Video of the Week: 2019 WTS Grand Final Lausanne Elite Women   TriathlonLIVE   2019 WTS Grand Final Lausanne Elite Men   TriathlonLIVE   "What's New in the 303": THE Executive Order by Secretary of The Interior on E-Bikes–What’s the Ramification?   From   Major League Triathlon   Buff Classic   Upcoming Interviews: Mike Reilly, the voice of Ironman, on his book "Finding My Voice" Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media to get the show announcement each weekend, plus additional links to show content. We forward information related to our guests and provide teasers for upcoming interviews. Facebook @milehighendurancepodcast Twitter @milehighpodcast Instagram @tripodcasterrich YouTube Channel @Mile High Endurance Podcast We hope you enjoyed today's show. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Our interview this week is with coach Billy "The Kid" Edwards who joins us to talk about the https://www.sostriathlon.com/ .  A few weeks ago we had a discussion about whether athletes preferred the standard distance and sequence triathlon races, or if they preferred the less standard races - races that are more unique and creative.  Well SOS fits the bill of the later for sure.  The SOS is an eight stage triathlon held in New Paltz, NY every September. Consistently ranked among the best adventure triathlons in the world, and among the most scenic, the SOS has become so popular the event sells out in minutes. Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs.  iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a highly protective anti-oxidant and effective anti-inflammatory.  WADA and USADA legal.  Used by world class professional athletes.  Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.  There is also a great video of Tim Don on their website that you'll want to check out.  Speaking of Kona and Tim, you will see Tim Don wearing the iKOR logo on his kit in Kona this year. Thanks to last week's guests, Matt Chrabot and Jon Robichaud.  If you haven't heard the interview, go back and listen to episode #147. Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces.  Riplaces are the no tie laces with custom tension for the perfect fit.  Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, most durable elastic bungee lace system available and they come in the super cool MHE logo package for $19.98  https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance Let's get into the interview now with Billy "The Kid" Edwards.  Billy coaches the United States Naval Academy Triathlon Team.  He has been coaching the Navy Club sport since 2008.  Billy also coaches and consults competitive and beginner triathletes all over the country. His professional coaching background includes USA Triathlon and USA cycling certifications.  As a Marine infantry officer, Billy spent much of his time getting his Marines mentally and physically prepared for their tasks in battle similar to prepping athletes for races and meets.  Billy believes in consistency in every aspect of life in order to become a better athlete. Sports should become not just a hobby but a positively integrated aspect of your life. He also considers triathlon much more than swim, bike, and run.  It is the obstacles in your life, in your training, and then on race day that you have to learn to mentally, emotionally, and physically hurdle on the way to your goals.  http://billythekidtriathlete.com/coaching/ Welcome back.  Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience.  The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster.  20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance.  Use code MHE150 to save $150. https://www.sostriathlon.com/ The SOS is an eight stage triathlon held in New Paltz, NY every September. Consistently ranked among the best adventure triathlons in the world, and among the most scenic, the SOS has become so popular the event sells out in minutes.   Fewer than 200 athletes get to compete each year on the scenic highways circling the northern ridge of the Shawangunk Mountain Range and through Minnewaska State Park for a combination run/swim journey through some of America's most beautiful cross-country trails and spring fed lakes.   https://www.sostriathlon.com/course   Registration Opens: Halloween at Midnight, Nov 1 @ 12:00am ET / Oct 31 @ 9:00pm PT Race Date: September 8, 2019, Start Time: 7AM   Kona Recap Male Pros Female Pros Winner of the Hawaiian dish contest - hillary host; gretchen shiflet Marcus ____ who lost 250 pounds AJ Johnson and his friend Joe Erich Maser and Matt Smith Patrick Lange’s manager Jan Sibbersen also raced and set a new swim course best with a time of 46:30 Kyle and Brent Pease became just the second special team to ever finish.The last team to do so was Dick and Rick Hoyt in 1999. Liz McTernan (GBR) became the second female hand cyclist to ever finish Kona and now also holds fastest time for female hand cyclists (14:21:13) Hiromu Inada (Japan) at 85 and 11 months became the oldest competitor to ever finish an IRONMAN Instead of a YouTube Video of the week, I have the Social Media post of the week.  The following from Meredith Kessler's FB   Dear Mak: Sometimes cherished dreams come true and other times they repeatedly slip away. This picture symbolizes both. You and your dad are my most sacred dream while a dream of a quality race with gusto in Kona fell yet again by the wayside. Today your mom couldn’t finish what I started. It was not my best nor proudest moment in sport. While this may continue to haunt me, as Kona usually does, I will keep learning, growing and recalibrating from it all. On repeat! And always relentlessly hug you in between

On this episode of the podcast, we interview indie artist Billy Edwards of the band Emo Empire, after a brief discussion of H.R. 4706 (The Music Modernization Act)

Billy Edwards returns to the show to talk about his experiences since winning Ultraman Florida in 2015.  He completed the Ultraman World Championships later that year and has since cut back on his racing since having surgery on his toe.  However, he is busy in the sport as a coach of the Naval Academy collegiate triathlon team that finished third at the 2017 Collegiate National Championships. He was one of a few coaches selected for USAT's Elite Mentorship Coaching program and he recently observed a training camp for the collegiate recruiting program. We talk about all this and a few other random triathlon topics. Billy was a guest on episode 52 talking about his Ultraman Florida experience. Billy's website is at http://billythekidtriathlete.com/

Billy Edwards checks in from Hawaii with a report of the third day of racing at the 2015 UltraMan World Championships. The race didn't go as Billy had planned but he gritted it out to take 6th place overall! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Edwards held on to 3rd place despite a crash during today's 170 mile bike leg. He's looking forward to seeing what he can do during tomorrow's 54 mile run. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Edwards sits in third overall following day 1 of the race. Today Billy completed a 10km swim and 92 mile bike. Tomorrow he faces a 170 mile bike leg. We'll check in with Edwards tomorrow night! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Edwards joins us for a discussion about the recent Boulder Ironman Triathlon and to acknowledge the contributions triathlon has made to the sport of cycling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Edwards has done many Ironmans and never finished slower than 10 hours.  He recently attempted his first ultra-distance triathlon, winning Ultraman Florida in a time of 23 hours and 17 minutes covering a span of 3 days, besting a field of 39 triathletes.   Billy tells us what went right, what went wrong, and his plans to do Ultraman Hawaii. billythekidtriathlete.com @billythekidtri

Billy Edwards of Boulder, CO used his talent on the bike and run to propel himself to victory at the 2015 UltraMan Florida. The former pro triathlete was a rookie at UltraMan distance and credits his incredible crew as invaluable for him to earn the win. In this, our third and final installment of the UltraMan Florida series, Billy discusses the double marathon portion which took place Sunday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Billy Edwards (Boulder, CO) holds a commanding lead following Day 2 of the Florida UltraMan. Edwards moved into first with a stellar performance during today's bicycle leg. Only a double marathon to go! Billy wants you to know how much he appreciates your encouragement and well wishes so please keep those FB messages and tweets coming his way! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Boulder, CO resident Billy Edwards is off to a great start at his first UltraMan competition. The field faced surprisingly cold temperatures starting the day's swim at 37 degrees F! After a tough swim, Edwards posted the fastest cycling split of the day and goes into Day 2 a mere 10 minutes off the lead. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 2 features a panel discussion with John Lee Ellis, Bryce Walsh, Michelle Grainger, Billy Edwards and Terri Gooch. Topics include training, qualifying, logistics, sleep, food, travel and much, much more. Billy Edwards, Bryce Walsh, Terri Gooch, John Lee Ellis and Michelle Grainger served as our panel for the PBP Preparation Seminar hosted by Training Peaks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.