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Police Sergeant Shot Multiple Times, Left Paralyzed And Leg Amputated. On November 11, 2016, Boise Police Sergeant Kevin Holtry's life changed forever. What began as a tactical search for a dangerous fugitive in a quiet Boise neighborhood turned into a brutal ambush that would leave Holtry shot multiple times, paralyzed from the waist down, and ultimately result in the amputation of his left leg. The Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast episode is available for free on our website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most major podcast platforms. The suspect, a violent parolee wanted for multiple shootings and a carjacking, had been released early from prison. After eluding officers in a stolen vehicle, he was believed to be hiding somewhere in a residential area. Sergeant Holtry, a member of the Boise Police Department's Special Operations Unit, joined the search along with fellow Sergeant Chris Davis. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Medium and most all social media platforms “He knew the risk,” said a department spokesperson. “But Kevin always put others before himself. That's the kind of officer he was.” As the team cleared backyards, Holtry took the lead position, a role both he and Davis understood carried the highest danger. As they entered one yard, the fugitive, armed and crouched behind trash receptacles, opened fire. Look for supporting stories about this and much more from Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in platforms like Newsbreak and Blogspot. Police Sergeant Shot Multiple Times, Left Paralyzed And Leg Amputated. Holtry was shot five times in the attack. One bullet instantly paralyzed him. Davis was also shot but survived. Officers returned fire, killing the suspect on scene. The team's K9 partner, Jardo, sustained fatal injuries in the firefight. “I was hit immediately,” Holtry later recalled in a podcast interview. “I couldn't move. I knew it was bad. I couldn't feel anything.” The attack marked a turning point in Holtry's life. After more than 16 surgeries, he remained paralyzed and lost his left leg. Despite the devastating injuries, Holtry continued to serve the Boise Police Department for several more years, becoming a symbol of resilience, service, and courage. Follow the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. In recognition of his heroism and continued dedication, Holtry was awarded the Medal of Honor, one of the department's highest honors. His journey has since become a beacon of inspiration in the law enforcement community and beyond. “Kevin exemplifies what it means to serve with honor,” said a Boise PD official. “He never gave up, not in the fight, not during recovery, and not when it came to helping others heal.” Holtry's story is featured on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast available as a free podcast on their website, available on Apple, Spotify, and most major platforms. In his episode, he shares raw details about the ambush, the intense physical and emotional recovery, and how he found purpose againthis time, through mentoring, sports, and public speaking. Police Sergeant Shot Multiple Times, Left Paralyzed And Leg Amputated. Outside of uniform, Holtry discovered a new way to find that same adrenaline rush through adaptive athletics. With support from the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), he competed in the 2019 San Diego Triathlon Challenge and participated in Nordic skiing, sledge hockey, and other sports that brought him joy and healing. The interview is available as a free podcast on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and podcast website, also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast outlets. “Sports saved me,” Holtry said. “Being active again gave me back a part of myself I thought was lost.” Holtry, who served three years in the U.S. Army and spent more than 20 years in law enforcement, mostly with Boise Police, had once left a career path in education to become an officer. Though he had a degree in English literature and a potential future in the classroom, he chose the streets instead. Check out the show on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Newsbreak, Medium and most all social media platforms. “I wanted to serve,” he told a citizen's academy class, according to a Boise PD Facebook post. “That's what I was meant to do.” Even after his injuries, that service never stopped. Holtry continued to teach self-defense classes, mentor young officers, and speak to the community about the realities and rewards of police work. His story has been shared widely on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and in local and national news. Police Sergeant Shot Multiple Times, Left Paralyzed And Leg Amputated. “Just someone saying, ‘We appreciate your effort' that means the world,” Holtry said in one interview. “I'm a public servant. That's what we do. If you don't find a high in that, you're not human.” Despite the physical challenges, including bullet fragments still lodged in his body and a steel rod holding his right leg together, Holtry never allowed bitterness to take root. “I don't hate what happened,” he said. “It gave me a second chance to impact lives differently.” Today, with the help of a GRIT Freedom Chair provided through a grant from CAF Idaho, Holtry explores Idaho's outdoors, still healing, still teaching, still inspiring. His message is one of resilience, purpose, and pushing through the unimaginable. For more insights, the free episode of the “Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast”, is available on their website for free in addition to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, as well as through other podcast platforms. Listen to Sergeant Kevin Holtry's powerful story of survival, courage, and purpose on the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast available on their website also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. Boise Police Sergeant Kevin Holtry, shot multiple times, left paralyzed, and still standing as a true symbol of strength. Time is running out to secure the Medicare coverage you deserve! Whether you're enrolling for the first time or looking for a better plan, our experts help you compare options to get more benefits, lower costs, and keep your doctors, all for free! Visit LetHealthy.com, that's LetHealthy.com or call (866) 427-1225, (866) 427-1222 to learn more. You can help contribute money to make the Gunrunner Movie. The film that Hollywood won't touch. It is about a now Retired Police Officer that was shot 6 times while investigating Gunrunning. He died 3 times during Medical treatment and was resuscitated. You can join the fight by giving a monetary “gift” to help ensure the making of his film at agunrunnerfilm.com. Your golden years are supposed to be easy and worry free, at least in regards to finances. If you are over 70, you can turn your life insurance policy into cash. Visit LetSavings.com, LetSavings.com or call (866) 480-4252, (866) 480-4252, again that's (866) 480 4252 to see if you qualify. Learn useful tips and strategies to increase your Facebook Success with John Jay Wiley. Both free and paid content are available on this Patreon page. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. You can contact John J. “Jay” Wiley by email at Jay@letradio.com, or learn more about him on their website. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. 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Join us for a special episode of Walk and Roll Live as we sit down with Bob Babbitt, co-founder of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Discover the inspiring journey behind CAF's mission to empower athletes with physical challenges through sports and active lifestyles. From overcoming obstacles to achieving remarkable feats, Bob shares firsthand stories of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of sport. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that celebrates the human spirit and the boundless possibilities of perseverance. For more information, visit the Challenged Athletes Foundation website. Walk and Roll Live CAF CAF Grants Idaho Outdoor Fieldhouse YouTube
On a special episode of the Walker Webcast, we flipped the script and put Willy in the interviewee seat. He was joined by his friend, Danny Gabriel – CEO of real estate, construction, and investment firm, ColRich and longtime fundraiser for Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) – who asked him questions from the audience. They covered a variety of topics from his daily routine, greatest fears, what drives him to succeed, how he avoids burnout, whether or not he'd run for office, private vs. public markets, interest rates, institutional capital, debt funds, and much more. Watch or listen to the replay. If you have any comments or questions, please reach out to your main Walker & Dunlop point of contact. We are all available to answer questions and provide assistance. Additionally, if you have topics you would like covered during one of our future webcasts, we would be happy to take your suggestions.
Welcome to another episode of the "Just DeW It" podcast! In this episode, Anne Duffy has two incredible guests joining us, Susan Cotten and Kristie Boltz, who are passionate advocates for their respective charities. Susan will share her inspiring journey of fundraising for "Fire relief for Maui and Lahaina Dental Community," highlighting the critical work being done to aid those affected by fires in Maui. She'll delve into the personal connections that drive her commitment to this cause and how you can get involved in making a difference. Our second guest, Kristie Boltz, will open up about her involvement with the "Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF)". Kristie is a staunch supporter of adaptive sports and will discuss the transformative impact that CAF has on athletes with physical challenges, as well as why it's such a meaningful cause to her. These two charities, "Fire relief for Maui and Lahaina Dental Community" and "Challenged Athletes Foundation," are not only close to Susan and Kristie's hearts but are also top donation choices for our 2023 DeW Good Fund. Tune in to learn more about these remarkable causes and how you can help raise awareness and make a positive impact today! Fire relief for Maui and Lahaina Dental Community Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/fire-relief-Maui-dental-community Get Involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF): https://www.challengedathletes.org/get-involved/ Just DeW It Podcast is the official podcast of Dental Entrepreneur Women (DeW), founded by Anne Duffy, RDH. The mission of DeW is to inspire, highlight, empower, and connect all women in dentistry. To join the movement or to learn more, please visit dew.life. Together, we can DeW amazing things! Join the DeW Life movement by becoming a member using this link.Join the Dental Entrepreneur movement by becoming a member using this link.Read the most recent edition of DeW Life Magazine here. References: Dew Good Fund Dental Hygiene Program: University of Hawaii Leanne Higa Rosie Vierra Cindy Ishimoto Elijah Desmond Dentistry's Got Talent Dental Festival Mark LeBlanc Janet Hagerman Jim MacLaren Zoom
Becoming the BEST Version of Yourself and Make an Impact with Kristie BoltzWelcome to the Mint Door podcast! Are you a dental professional looking to make a lasting impact on your world? Come join us as we explore and learn together with special guest Kristie Boltz! With her skills as a Chief Marketing Officer, Coach, Baker, Cyclist, Cancer conquerer and Philanthropist, she will share her insights and advice on how to become the best version of yourself. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity from The Mint Door podcast to get inside the mind of someone who has reached the top of their game. Tune in now and equip yourself with the superhero cape to make your dreams come true!...Find out More: Donate to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) or schedule a call with Kristie: 200KforCAF.com ... Thank you to our Premier Sponsor: Studio Eighty-Eight: Dentistry's Story-Driven Marketing Agency s8e8.com @studio8e8 ... Thank you to our Charter Sponsor: SKF Practice Solutions Visit SKFPracticeSolutions.com/mint to get a free copy of their RCM Toolkit! ... We a-DOOR-e our listeners! Find out more about The Mint Door: www.themintdoor.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges so they can pursue active lifestyles. Involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence, and enhances quality of life. On today's episode, hear from the co-founder of the CAF and triathlon personality, Bob Babbitt, as he shares the origin story of the organization and some memorable moments from the grants received and accomplishments achieved! At TriDot, we trust 2Toms to keep us moving! 2Toms provides revolutionary products to prevent issues from chafing, blisters, odors and sweat. To make the switch to 2Toms, head to Medi-Dyne.com and use the code “TRIDOT” to save 20 percent on your entire order. And a big thanks to UCAN for being a long time partner of the podcast! We are huge believers in using UCAN to fuel our training and racing. To experience UCAN's LIVSTEADY products for yourself, head to their website UCAN.co! Use the code “TriDot” to save 20 percent on your entire order. Participate in Triathlon Research! The Preseason Project® is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training™ delivers over training alternatives. Qualified participants receive 2 free months of triathlon training. Learn more and apply here: https://psp.tridot.com/psp23pod/
For over 40 years Bob Babbitt has influenced the world of Triathlon for the better. He started racing triathlons way back in the late 1970s. He did his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. He has been inducted into both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio, and Babbittville radio. He's traveled the world interviewing the greats of the sport with his show Breakfast with Bob. His passion for the sport and willingness to always put others first and help them achieve greatness is truly inspiring. He also co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. When people ask about his best finish in the Ironman World Championship, he is quick to tell them that back in 1980 he finished in the top 60. Hey, who needs to know that there were only 108 people in the race? Show Sponsor AnyQuestion - anyquestion.com/BobBabbitt Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" Timestamps 2:02 - Interview starts 5:46 - You can be faster - Bob's passionate description about why triathlon is the ultimate aging sport for everyone! Triathlon is an equal opportunity abuser 6:57 - Why it's imperative why we need to show young people the benefits of triathlon. 11:49 - The Journey of triathlon from Bob Babbitt's eyes. (listener warning; Sit back, and prepare to laugh and learn) Bob participated in the third ever Ironman Triathlon in 1980 – there were only 108 entrants in that race, and there were only 15 in the field the year before. Bob purchased a second hand bike for $75 from a local police auction. Mile 90 I got a root beer snow cone for a food hand-off 24:36 - Through passionate people like Bob Babbitt the sport of Triathlon grew exponetially through the 80's. Bob explains the day Julie Moss captivated television screens across America. This is the video that Bob explains from that event in 1982. 34:06 - After 40 plus years, Bob self reflects on the greatest highs he has experienced. Bob describes a wonderful story about Dave Scott and Mark Allen. 40:47 - Book reference: Mark Allen's Total Triathlete - written by Mark Allen & Bob Babbitt. 43:37 - The Mark Allen and Dave Scott rivilry is beautifully explained by Bob who had a front row seat and friendship to it playing out. 46:03 - Bob explains his involvement and how it all started in the Challenged Athlete Foundation. Most insurance companies do not cover adaptive sports equipment and many individuals with physical challenges simply cannot afford it. The Challenged Athlete Foundation has raised over $123 million. It is the mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. If you are in a position to donate to this amazing cause, please do. The person who wins the race isn't the one who goes the fastest ... it's the person who slows down the least ... 52:48 - All the details about The Million Dollar Challenge. 55:00 - Bob explains some of the biggest impacts he has seen through the Foundation over the decades. One particular athlete - Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah has a tremendous and inspiring story. Emmanual was born in Ghana missing his tibia in one leg. In the Country of Ghana, 20% of the population is disabled. In Ghana, your family is 'cursed' when born with any kind of disability, and his mother was told to abandon her son in the jungle. 1:03:32 - Bob describes the challenges and highlights he has experienced through the Foundation. 1:07:56 - Greg abd Bobbie have some fun and talk through their opinions on the following; GOAT Triathletes - men and women Predictions for 2022 Kona 70.3 Worlds WTS 1:23:07 - Interview concludes. Links Be sure and check out bennettendurance.com Find Greg on social media: Twitter Greg Bennett Show Instagram The Greg Bennett Show Find Bob Babbitt on social media: Website - babbittville.com Twitter: Bob Babbitt Facebook: Bob Babbitt Instagram: - Bob Babbitt YouTube: Bob Babbitt videos
Welcome to Episode #336 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Coaching Topic How Testing Makes You Faster Endurance News IRONMAN World Championship Results Utah Sports Commission Expected To Create Total Economic Impact Of More Than $35m Dollars PTO Pro Am, to be held this Sunday 15 May at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles What's new in the 303 Triathlon Races in Colorado this Season Video of the Week TBD Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Training Discussion: Regular Testing Regular testing to determine your threshold intensities in each discipline is an important (arguably essential) practice to getting faster. This works for new and experienced athletes. Newer athletes may find this a bit demanding, but it will help you get faster, faster. Testing regularly is particularly helpful for athletes who have some experience and find themselves plateauing in their performance. Here's how the cycle works. Take bike power for example. You want to take a baseline FTP test to determine your Functional Threshold Power. FTP is theoretically the power in Watts you can average for 45-60 minutes. This FTP becomes an anchor point for determining your training zones. Having accurately determined training zones is important for making sure you do prescribed training in the right zones. For example, if you want to increase your threshold power you need to train at that Z4 Threshold zone to train your body to process muscle lactate efficiently. The more time you spend in that zone, the more adaptation you get. Without the FTP number or accurate substitute, you may be training in the wrong zone (eg Z3 or Z5), neither of which create the same adaptation of teaching your body to improve lactate processing and increasing your capacity to do work. Training regularly and progressively overloading the correct training zones over the course of 3 weeks on the 4th week you retest. If things are working, the next FTP test is at a higher average power than the one 4 weeks earlier. You then adjust the training zones. In this case increasing the power ranges for each zone. Another 3 weeks of training at the new (accurate) zones causes another adaptation, another test, another increase, another adjustment to training zones, etc. Swim: Perform a 400 time trial effort from a push (not dive). Recover for 10 to 15 minutes with easy swimming and rest. Perform a 200 time trial effort from a push. Looking to calculate CSS or CV as Meters or Yards Per Minute. The higher the number the faster your are. If you go real fast on the 200 and real slow on the 400 - that counts against you. Your 200 should be about 6% faster than the 400. Bike Power on a trainer is best 20 or 45 minute Or 15 miles without power Run: 5k Time Trial as if racing Do on a track or flat course Always repeat on the same track or course if possible How to execute a perfectly paced test. Consider how big of an improvement over the last two tests in that discipline. Consider how well the athlete is training at Z4 and Z5. Start with the average pace or power from the previous test and set a reasonable increase as the target pace or power. Execute at that power or pace start to finish. Don't start faster. Excerpt from Swim Test Pacing: For the 200 target 58 seconds per lap which will put you close to 1:56/100 pace or 3:51 200. For the 400 target 59 seconds per lap for the first 4 and 60 seconds per lap for the last 4. If you feel you have some gas increase the stroke rate on the last lap. If you want to talk further about how to test regularly to get better results, reach out at Rich@303colorado.com or message @tripodcasterrich Check out the TriDot Free Trial https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Endurance News: Ironman World Championships St. George results Utah Sports Commission Expected To Create Total Economic Impact Of More Than $35m Dollars PTO Pro Am, to be held this Sunday 15 May at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles and streamed live for free around the world The event will see six of the world's top professional athletes race an Olympic-distance course alongside Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) athletes and special guests including former UFC star Paul Felder and Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell. CAF athletes will kick-start the day with a 1500m swim in the beautiful pearlescent sea off Venice Beach. Once out of the water, they'll tag in a highly-ranked PTO professional who'll rip up the road over a 40km bike course finishing in downtown LA between the Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Square, outside the Herbalife Nutrition HQ. From here, another CAF superstar, or one of our special guests, will complete a 10km run to close out this first-ever PTO Pro Am event. TEAMS REVEALED The PTO is proud to work alongside the Challenged Athletes Foundation to celebrate life through sport at the first PTO Pro Am. The six teams taking on the challenge of the PTO Pro Am in LA are: Swimming and track runner Haven Shepherd, PTO World #3 Lionel Sanders and former UFC star Paul Felder. Swimmer and para climber Emily Gray, PTO World #8 Sam Long and swimmer and para-triathlete Rudy Garcia-Tolson. Para-triathlete Allysa Seely, PTO World #4 Daniel Baekkegard and GTN presenter and Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell. Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger, PTO World #11 Holly Lawrence and swimmer and para-triathlete Roderick Sewell. Para-triathlete and hand cyclist Andre Kajlich, PTO World #7 Skye Moench and influencer and Herbalife ambassador Shirley Alvarez. Para-triathlete Chris Hammer, PTO World #14 Heather Jackson and para-triathlete, cyclist and marathoner Willie Stewart. What's New in the 303: Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Races in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Colfax Marathon Video of the Week: Ironman World Championship St.George 2022 | Race Movie 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!
Welcome to Episode #336 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show Feature Coaching Topic How Testing Makes You Faster Endurance News IRONMAN World Championship Results Utah Sports Commission Expected To Create Total Economic Impact Of More Than $35m Dollars PTO Pro Am, to be held this Sunday 15 May at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles What's new in the 303 Triathlon Races in Colorado this Season Video of the Week TBD Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Training Discussion: Regular Testing Regular testing to determine your threshold intensities in each discipline is an important (arguably essential) practice to getting faster. This works for new and experienced athletes. Newer athletes may find this a bit demanding, but it will help you get faster, faster. Testing regularly is particularly helpful for athletes who have some experience and find themselves plateauing in their performance. Here's how the cycle works. Take bike power for example. You want to take a baseline FTP test to determine your Functional Threshold Power. FTP is theoretically the power in Watts you can average for 45-60 minutes. This FTP becomes an anchor point for determining your training zones. Having accurately determined training zones is important for making sure you do prescribed training in the right zones. For example, if you want to increase your threshold power you need to train at that Z4 Threshold zone to train your body to process muscle lactate efficiently. The more time you spend in that zone, the more adaptation you get. Without the FTP number or accurate substitute, you may be training in the wrong zone (eg Z3 or Z5), neither of which create the same adaptation of teaching your body to improve lactate processing and increasing your capacity to do work. Training regularly and progressively overloading the correct training zones over the course of 3 weeks on the 4th week you retest. If things are working, the next FTP test is at a higher average power than the one 4 weeks earlier. You then adjust the training zones. In this case increasing the power ranges for each zone. Another 3 weeks of training at the new (accurate) zones causes another adaptation, another test, another increase, another adjustment to training zones, etc. Swim: Perform a 400 time trial effort from a push (not dive). Recover for 10 to 15 minutes with easy swimming and rest. Perform a 200 time trial effort from a push. Looking to calculate CSS or CV as Meters or Yards Per Minute. The higher the number the faster your are. If you go real fast on the 200 and real slow on the 400 - that counts against you. Your 200 should be about 6% faster than the 400. Bike Power on a trainer is best 20 or 45 minute Or 15 miles without power Run: 5k Time Trial as if racing Do on a track or flat course Always repeat on the same track or course if possible How to execute a perfectly paced test. Consider how big of an improvement over the last two tests in that discipline. Consider how well the athlete is training at Z4 and Z5. Start with the average pace or power from the previous test and set a reasonable increase as the target pace or power. Execute at that power or pace start to finish. Don't start faster. Excerpt from Swim Test Pacing: For the 200 target 58 seconds per lap which will put you close to 1:56/100 pace or 3:51 200. For the 400 target 59 seconds per lap for the first 4 and 60 seconds per lap for the last 4. If you feel you have some gas increase the stroke rate on the last lap. If you want to talk further about how to test regularly to get better results, reach out at Rich@303colorado.com or message @tripodcasterrich Check out the TriDot Free Trial https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Endurance News: Ironman World Championships St. George results Utah Sports Commission Expected To Create Total Economic Impact Of More Than $35m Dollars PTO Pro Am, to be held this Sunday 15 May at the Herbalife24 Triathlon Los Angeles and streamed live for free around the world The event will see six of the world's top professional athletes race an Olympic-distance course alongside Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) athletes and special guests including former UFC star Paul Felder and Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell. CAF athletes will kick-start the day with a 1500m swim in the beautiful pearlescent sea off Venice Beach. Once out of the water, they'll tag in a highly-ranked PTO professional who'll rip up the road over a 40km bike course finishing in downtown LA between the Crypto.com Arena and Microsoft Square, outside the Herbalife Nutrition HQ. From here, another CAF superstar, or one of our special guests, will complete a 10km run to close out this first-ever PTO Pro Am event. TEAMS REVEALED The PTO is proud to work alongside the Challenged Athletes Foundation to celebrate life through sport at the first PTO Pro Am. The six teams taking on the challenge of the PTO Pro Am in LA are: Swimming and track runner Haven Shepherd, PTO World #3 Lionel Sanders and former UFC star Paul Felder. Swimmer and para climber Emily Gray, PTO World #8 Sam Long and swimmer and para-triathlete Rudy Garcia-Tolson. Para-triathlete Allysa Seely, PTO World #4 Daniel Baekkegard and GTN presenter and Olympic silver medallist Heather Fell. Swimmer Ahalya Lettenberger, PTO World #11 Holly Lawrence and swimmer and para-triathlete Roderick Sewell. Para-triathlete and hand cyclist Andre Kajlich, PTO World #7 Skye Moench and influencer and Herbalife ambassador Shirley Alvarez. Para-triathlete Chris Hammer, PTO World #14 Heather Jackson and para-triathlete, cyclist and marathoner Willie Stewart. What's New in the 303: Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Races in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Colfax Marathon Video of the Week: Ironman World Championship St.George 2022 | Race Movie 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!
Doug and I talk about the state of health in America and how he built a global multimillion dollar sports nutrition company. Douglas Smith is a worldwide adventurer and entrepreneur. Smith has circled the globe - from the North Pole to the South Pole - hiking, mountain climbing, skiing, surfing....even meditating with monks in South East Asia. He thrives on knowledge, especially when it comes to health and the undefined-ever changing landscape of nutrition, longevity and pushing physical limits. Smith's passion and personal experience suffering from the negative effects of poor nutrition, fueled him to create his own wellness empire. As Co-Founder/CEO of True Nutrition - one of the only companies on the globe that allows fully customizable dietary supplement and food powders - Paleo Pro, Primarch Manufacturing and The Lab Supplements, Smith supplies high-quality, sustainable, and affordable nutrition to the masses. He is proud to have kept the ethos of quality, transparency and validity of all his companies' products from the start of business back in 2003. The headquarters is also 100% solar powered and sustainably driven. In 2018, Smith achieved a Guinness World Record for the world's largest container of protein powder, with proceeds going to benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). Smith continues to educate people on the largely untapped and immense potential of proper nutrition, physical movements and mental health. He is a frequent contributor to wellness publications including SHAPE, Men's Health, Entrepreneur, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal and Reader's Digest. Smith's mission is to keep positive and progressive, as tomorrow will be his best day.
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) supports hundreds of permanently disabled athletes through grants and training programs. One of their programs, Operation Rebound, works solely with military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Before even leaving the hospital after the loss of his leg, Chappie Hunter, a San Diego Police Officer was approached by CAF to be part of Operation Rebound. This podcast focuses on how even if times are dark and hope is fading, personal strength, resiliency, and a supportive community can lead one out of the darkness. If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) supports hundreds of permanently disabled athletes through grants and training programs. One of their programs, Operation Rebound, works solely with military personnel, veterans, and first responders. Before even leaving the hospital after the loss of his leg, Chappie Hunter, a San Diego Police Officer was approached by CAF to be part of Operation Rebound. This podcast focuses on how even if times are dark and hope is fading, personal strength, resiliency, and a supportive community can lead one out of the darkness. If you would like to learn more about the Natural Disaster & Emergency Management (NDEM) Expo please visit us on the web - https://www.ndemevent.com
The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. On this week's QuadCast, CAF Senior Director, Doug Olson, and 6x Ironman finisher, Glenn Hartrick are my guests. Doug explains what CAF is, and how they help the physically challenged participate in sports, and Glenn tells us what competing in a triathlon is like, before and after a spinal cord injury.
Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.
Complete with a half-burnt bike, cotton long sleeve, belt, and beard, Bob Babbitt showed up to toe the line at the third ever Ironman triathlon in 1980. Despite fueling his 140.6 adventure with Hawaiian sweet bread, rootbeer snowcones and a Big Mac Bob crossed the white chalk finish line with an understanding that his life had changed forever. Through the years, Bob has found great purpose and profession through his dedication to growing the sport of triathlon. He is the co-founder of Competitor magazine, Competitor Radio, the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which was founded on the mission to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. Bob is the greatest Ironman historian the sport has known and he continues to keep himself on the cutting edge through his media empire, Babbitville. Bob is one of the best storytellers of all time and in this episode, he gifts us the first-hand goods on the history of Ironman, the back stories on his many business ventures and the playful side of Ironman legends like Scott Tinley and Mark Allen. Bob is an out of the box thinker who always keeps the greater good in his mind's eye. His service oriented, a natural born connector and we are all more successful in our sport because of this man. We are in deep thanks for all he does to keep the sport of triathlon growing and accessible for all.
Challenged Athletes Foundation - Bob Babbitt What began as three friends’ kindness and compassion to help one athlete paralyzed in triathlon has now grown into a powerful current that has carried and supported those with physical challenges – empowering them to find community, confidence, and conviction. The mission of the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) to provide opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The Challenged Athletes Foundation believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since CAF began, over 100 million dollars has been raised to support the athletes. Bob Babbitt started racing triathlons win the late 1970’s. He did his first Ironman Triathlon in 1980 on the island of Oahu and ended up completing five more when the event moved to the Big Island. Hi is in both the Ironman Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-founded Competitor Magazine and the Challenged Athletes Foundation, plus he created Competitor Radio and the Muddy Buddy Ride and Run Series. Bob does many things including operating the Babbitt Media Group and Babbittville Radio and Babbittville. Bob has also hosts a weekly radio show airing out of San Diego called Competitor Radio. In this interview we hit on these subjects, History of Babbittville Radio, Challenged Athletes Foundation, and Bob Babbitt. The importance of possibilities over probabilities. Taking the gloves off and not coddling those that are adapting to something challenging. Sports are opportunities to all. Commonalities in the responses of non-adaptive and adaptive. The importance of Competitor (began as a magazine) and the growth of adaptive sports. Bob Babbitt shares some rad stories from his experiences with Challenged Athletes Foundation. The next 20 years for the Challenged Athletes Foundation Book Mentioned in the Interview “Redemption: From Iron Bars to Ironman" https://www.amazon.com/Redemption-Iron-Ironman-John-McAvoy/dp/1785312065 The Challenged Athletes Foundation and Bob Babbitt's websites and social media links are below. https://www.challengedathletes.org https://www.instagram.com/cafoundation/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/CAForg/ https://www.youtube.com/user/challengedathletes https://twitter.com/cafoundation https://babbittville.com https://babbittville.com/radio/ https://www.facebook.com/BobBabbittPublic/ https://www.instagram.com/babbittville/ More about the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF Facebook Page) The Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is a world leader in helping individuals with physical challenges get involved – and stay involved – in sports. CAF believes that participation in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. Since 1994, more than $100 million has been raised and over 23,000 individual adaptive sport grants have been given. Whether it’s a $2,500 grant for a handcycle, helping underwrite a carbon fiber running foot not covered by insurance, or arranging enthusiastic encouragement from a mentor who has triumphed over a similar challenge, CAF’s mission is clear: give those with the desire to live active, athletic lifestyles every opportunity to compete in the sports they love. Challenged Athletes Foundation - Bob Babbitt 032 This episode is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Find Living Adaptive at, www.livingadaptive.com for more information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/
Today on Cause Talk Radio Megan and Joe talk to Jennifer Herskind, Chief Marketing Officer for Smoothie King, about a new partnership with Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping people with physical challenges lead active, healthy lifestyles. The 900-store chain will be donating $150,000 through a 25 cent donation to CAF with the sale of every newly-branded Hydrate and Help bottle of spring water. The new bottles just became available at stores the day after Christmas! Links & Notes Smoothie King
Patrick Lawrence is the Senior Programs Manager for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) and he joins us to talk about CAF and specifically their grant program in order to empower the athlete in all of us! One of the ways we manage life with a disability is to stay as active as we can. But staying active when you have a disability looks a lot different than it does for able-bodied people. Whether traveling to an accessible location, finding equipment that we can use, or locating a coach ready and able to help us stay active - it becomes more complicated with a disability. Kyle knows that firsthand, when he realized that a recumbent trike suitable to him was well beyond his price range. He found out about the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that provides grants for people with disabilities. Kyle applied for a grant, and received the money that enabled him to get his Catrike, which enabled him to ride across the US in the Race Across America. We are happy to bring you this interview with Patrick Lawrence, Senior Programs Manager at CAF. He tells us how he became involved with CAF, and tells us about this company’s mission. We hope to encourage any of our listeners with disabilities to apply for a grant through CAF. Both Sean and Kyle can attest to the unbelievable medicine that is staying active, despite disability. Do not let the word “Athlete” in the organization’s title intimidate you. Their grants are for people at all levels of activity- whether you are looking for an adaptive machine or a gym membership for the first time or whether you are a trained Paralympic athlete. We want to thank Patrick for letting us know a little more about the awesome initiatives the Challenged Athletes Foundation accomplishes. We encourage all our listeners to STAY ACTIVE, TAKE INITIATIVE and APPLY! Keep living with urgency. Apply here for a CAF grant.
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