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Wie bestimmt man Zone 2 richtig? Welche Laufschuhe passen zu euch? Wie orientiert man sich im Freiwasser richtig? Und wie genau läuft das jetzt eigentlich mit der Ironman Quali ab 2025? Rabatte erhalten bei EXAKT HEALTH mit dem Code: PACE (Werbung)MNSTRY ELECTROLYTE SHOT angucken (Werbung)Solltet ihr Interesse haben an einer persönlichen Trainingsbetreuung bei „Ausdauercoaching-Training“, schaut gerne hier vorbei.Kapitel:00:00-Einführung04:37-Themenüberblick07:11-MNSTRY [Electroylyte Shot lemon] (Werbung)09:39-Ironman Quali25:29-Eure Fragen – Schuhe28:42-Exakt Health (Werbung)30:42-Gels während des Laufens32:55-Windschattenfahren in Roth33:48-Hitze-Training & Herzfrequenz37:25-Zone 2-Training: Was ist das? 41:44-Rennen die wir empfehlen48:14-Essential für den Triathlon49:55-Trainingslager mal woanders... 52:39-FreiwasserorientierungMail: kontakt.marvinneumann@gmail.com Torbens Webseite (Ausdauercoaching)PACE auf Instagram Marvin auf Instagram Marvin auf YouTube Zu Torben: Früh gestartet als Handballer wechselte er nach vielen Jahren vom Indoor- zum Outdoorsport. Heute ist der Sport- und Gesundheitswissenschaftler als ambitionierter Triathlet aktiv. Fünf Ironman hat er bereits erfolgreich gefinisht. Seine Bestzeit von 8:49h stellte 2022 beim Ironman Italy auf. Den M.A. in Sportmedizinischem Training und Leistungsphysiologie in der Tasche ist er außerdem Lauf- und Triathloncoach und kennt sich aus, wenn mal der „Schuh drückt“. Sein persönliches Ziel: Hawaii – und das nicht zum Urlaub machen. Die Ironman- Weltmeisterschaft steht noch auf seiner sportlichen To-do-Liste. Zu Marvin: Als langjähriger Journalist ist Marvin schon immer den spannenden Geschichten und Fragen verfallen. Seit 2016 berichtet er auf seinem YouTube-Kanal („Marvin Neumann“) über gesellschaftliche Themen und hatte sogar den laufbegeisterten Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz im Interview. Das Laufen ist schon immer große Passion gewesen. Nachdem er sein Ziel erreichte 2023 beim Berlin Marathon unter 02:53h zu laufen, richtet er nun sein ganzes Hauptaugenmerk auf den Triathlonsport (2024: Kraichgau, Jönköping & Portugal).
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#499 Climb Part 2 - A Game of Gear Inches Welcome to Episode #499 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. July is bike climbing month here in the front range. Pikes Peak climb last weekend and this weekend we have two iconic events with serious climbs - Saturday is the Triple Bypass Ride with 10,800 and 118 miles and Sunday is the Boulder Peak triathlon with 3 miles of 10%. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: How to improve my climbing? Get Gritty Tip: The Four Agreements TriDot Workout of the Week: FTP Fun Segment: Triple Bypass Trivia! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Your watch gives you data. But does your training plan know what to do with it? Ours does. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching has partnered with TriDot to deliver custom workouts powered by cutting-edge analytics. You bring the sweat, we'll bring the smarts. Start with a free 2-week trial, then keep building for only $14.99/month. We have our sign-up links waiting for you in the show notes—click one and let's geek out on your progress. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: What gearing do I need for X Grade Climb? When the road tilts upward, smart gearing can make or break your climb. Whether you're grinding up a 5% incline or crawling up a brutal 15%, choosing the right gear ratio is key to maintaining an efficient cadence—ideally around 80 RPM. Here's a breakdown of ideal gear inches and recommended chainring/cassette combinations for gradients from 5% to 15%. Gear Inches Table | BikeCalc Takeaway Tips: Lower gear inches help maintain cadence on steeper grades. A compact crankset (e.g., 34/50T) paired with a wide-range cassette (up to 31T or 32T) gives you the flexibility to tackle tough climbs. For gradients above 12%, consider a granny gear setup or even a 1x drivetrain with a wide-range cassette. Get Gritty Tip: The Four Agreements Get Gritty Tip: Master Your Mindset with The Four Agreements This week, let's talk about The Four Agreements—a powerful framework for living with intention, resilience, and clarity. These four simple principles can help us break free from limiting beliefs and live with more purpose in both triathlon and life. 1. Be Impeccable with Your Word. Your words create your reality. In triathlon, this means speaking positively to yourself and others. When you talk about your abilities, your goals, and your progress, choose words that empower and uplift. If you say, “I can do this,” you're setting yourself up for success. But if you tell yourself “I'll never get faster” or “This is too hard,” you're building mental barriers. Choose words that propel you forward. 2. Don't Take Anything Personally. People's opinions and reactions are a reflection of them, not you. In triathlon, you'll face challenges, setbacks, and criticism, whether it's a tough race, a hard workout, or someone questioning your pace. But remember: It's not about you. Their words and actions are influenced by their own journey. Instead of letting it derail you, stay focused on your own path, goals, and growth. 3. Don't Make Assumptions. We often create stories in our minds about what others think of us or what we think is happening in a race or workout. But assumptions only hold us back. Instead, ask questions, seek clarity, and stay open-minded. Don't assume you know the outcome of a race or a workout before you even begin. Focus on the process, not the assumptions. 4. Always Do Your Best. This one's simple but powerful: give everything you have in each moment. Whether it's an interval, a long ride, or an intense swim, always give your best effort. And remember, your best changes from day to day. Some days you'll have more energy, and some days will feel like a struggle. But as long as you show up and give your best, you are making progress. Action Item: Apply The Four Agreements to your training this week. Focus on the words you use, let go of external opinions, stay clear of assumptions, and always do your best. This simple mindset shift will help you approach both your triathlon journey and life with more clarity, resilience, and grit. TriDot Workout of the Week: Functional Threshold Power Today's workout is a Functional Threshold Test (20-minute) Session Note Conducting time trial (TT): Goal is to hold pace you can sustain for the entire TT without blowing up early or having enough left to kick at the end. 10 min @ Z2 with 3 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 20 min - all out maximal effort Be sure to enter/confirm your assessment results to update your training intensities and race projections. Fun Segment: Triple Bypass Trivia! It's time to shift gears and test your mountain mettle with the Triple Bypass Trivia Showdown! Whether you've tackled this legendary Colorado ride or it's still on your bucket list, these questions will challenge your knowledge of one of the most iconic endurance events in the U.S. Grab your water bottle, clip in, and let's find out if you're a seasoned alpine expert—or just coasting! When did the first Triple Bypass ride take place? A) 1978 B) 1988 C) 1998 Answer: B) 1988 — One July day in 1988, a group of avid cyclists decided that it would be fun and challenging to ride from Evergreen to the Vail Valley, Colorado. And so it was. Thirty-seven years later and thousands of more friends beside them, the Triple Bypass is an epic bucket-list ride. True or False: The full Triple Bypass covers approximately 118 miles with over 10,000 feet of climbing. Answer: True — The classic route takes cyclists over three mountain passes and gains roughly 10,800–10,000 feet in elevation. But what about the Double Bypass? Answer: A good entry ride, The Double Bypass covers 801 miles and gains 6,500 feet of elevation over two mountain passes: Loveland and Vail. The Double Bypass start location for 2025 is in Empire. Which three mountain passes are included in the full Triple Bypass route? A) Juniper, Loveland, Vail B) Independence, Kenosha, Red Mountain C) Monarch, Cottonwood, Hoosier Answer: A) Juniper, Loveland, Vail — These iconic Colorado climbs define the course. True or False: The event is a competitive race with official timing and podiums. Answer: False — The Triple Bypass is a non-competitive, fully supported challenge ride focused on endurance, experience, and personal accomplishment. Roughly how much has the event donated to charity since its inception? A) $500,000 B) $3.5 million C) $10 million Answer: B) $3.5 million — Over the decades, the ride (organized by Team Evergreen Cycling) has contributed millions to nonprofits. Boulder Peak Close The first Boulder Peak Triathlon was held in 1992. It quickly became one of Colorado's most iconic triathlons, known for its challenging course, especially the infamous Olde Stage Road climb. Over the years, it has attracted both elite and amateur athletes and has been a staple of the summer triathlon season in Boulder. Would you like a timeline of its notable milestones or how the course has evolved over the years? Here's a **timeline of notable milestones** in the history of the **Boulder Peak Triathlon**, one of Colorado's most iconic endurance events: Boulder Peak Triathlon Timeline - **1992****Inaugural Race** - Founded by Paul Karlsson and David Jensen. - Featured the now-famous **Olde Stage Road** climb. - Attracted top pros like Dave Scott and Mark Allen in its first year. - 400 participants and a $500 prize purse. - **1996****Pro Women's Head Start Introduced** - Suggested by Paula Newby-Fraser to increase spectator excitement. - Created a dramatic “chase” dynamic between men and women. - **Early 2000s****Ironman World Championship Qualifier** - Boulder Peak briefly served as a qualifier for Kona, elevating its prestige. - **2004****Ownership Change** - Sold to **5430 Sports**, run by Barry and Jodee Siff. - Continued to grow in popularity and professionalism. - **2009****Acquired by Life Time Fitness** - Became part of the Life Time Triathlon Series. - Integrated into a national network of high-profile triathlons. - **2014****Returned to Local Ownership** - Taken over by **Without Limits Productions**, led by Lance Panigutti. - Renewed focus on community, athlete experience, and local flavor. - **2017** **National Recognition** - Named one of the **Top 15 Most Amazing Triathlons in the U.S.** by *The Culture Trip* [1](https://www.withoutlimits.co/boulder-peak-triathlon-duathlon). - **2020****COVID-19 Cancellation** - Like many races, the event was paused due to the pandemic. - **2021–Present****Resurgence** - Strong return with growing participation. - Continues to be the **crown jewel of the Colorado Triathlon Series**. Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance 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!
#498 Independence Day and Pikes Peak Welcome Welcome to Episode #498 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. Rich, my quads, hip flexors, and hammies are sore and guess who I have you to thank for that! That was one helluva ride up Pikes Peak today, and a lifetime climbing achievement for me! I remember vividly a couple of times thinking “this is freaking awesome,” and “damn, this is AWFUL!” Talk about an insane roller coaster of emotions. I ran the gamut. What I truly loved and appreciated about it is how patient you were and how you went at my pace. I would not have gotten as far as we did without you. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: How to train for Pikes Peak Get Gritty Tip: My 2025 Misogi! TriDot Workout of the Week: Stamina Ride Fun Segment: Pikes Peak – Fact or Fiction? Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Independence Day Pikes Peak Ride Jul 4, 2025 Join us for an invigorating bike ride from Santa's Workshop at 7700 feet to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,111. 6800 feet of climbing in 18 miles. Garmin Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369763602 https://www.facebook.com/share/197vnpxkbc/ 2025 - TBD 2024 -36.70 mi Distance, 4:02:57 Time, 9.1 mph Avg Speed, 6,978 ft Total Ascent, 173 W Avg Power 2023 -36.49 mi Distance, 4:12:52, Time 8.7 mph Avg Speed, 6,266 ft Total Ascent, 139 W Avg Power *2022 -27.44 mi Distance, 3:00:53, Time, 9.1 mph, Avg Speed, 4,783 ft, Total Ascent, 137 W Avg Power 2021 -36.73 mi Distance, 4:00:08 Time, 9.2 mph Avg Speed, 6,567 ft Total Ascent 2020 -36.69 mi Distance, 3:38:56 Time, 10.1 mph Avg Speed, 6,635 ft Total Ascent *2019 - No Ride 2018 - 36.91 mi Distance, 3:48:07 Time, 9.7 mph Avg Speed, 6,678 ft Total Ascent 2017 - 37.02 mi Distance, 3:40:54 Time, 10.1 mph Avg Speed, 7,744 ft 2025 Tour de France July 5th The 2025 Tour de France starts July 5 in Lille with comprehensive viewing options including NBC/Peacock in the US for all 21 stages (July 5th thru July 27th). I have picked my Fantasy Team Tadej Pogacar (UAE)(GC) Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin)(Sprinter) Matt Jorgenson (Visma)(Climber) M. Soler (UAE)(Climber) Bart Lemmen (Visma)(Climber) D. Fan Baarle (Visma)(All Rounder) Jhonatan Manuel Narvaez (UAE)(All Rounder) Peleo Sanchez Mayo (Movistar)(All Rounder) Here's mine! I'm going Top 3 ;) GC (Yellow) - Jonas Vingegaard Best Climber (Polka Dot) - Tadej Pogacar Best Sprinter (Green) - Jasper Philipsen We want to wish everyone a “Happy Tour de France Month”! Ever since the time of Lance Armstrong, le Tour has been a summer favorite. Whenever I hear Phil Liggett and Bob Roll announcing, I get amped! I'm looking forward to an incredible three weeks of racing action and three weeks of watching TDF coverage during my morning workouts! IRONMAN New World Championship Qualifying System TAMPA, Fla. (July 2, 2025) – IRONMAN, the global leader in triathlon, today announced a new performance-based age group qualification system for its IRONMAN World Championship® and IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship events, beginning with the 2026 qualifying cycle. Based on extensive research, testing, and feedback from athletes, the new qualifying system is designed to reward athletes based entirely on how competitive they are relative to their age group and gender. At each qualifying event, athletes will be ranked based on their performance relative to a global age-group standard. The athletes who perform the best on race day compared to this age-group standard, irrespective of age or gender, will rank the highest and earn qualifying slots. Age Group Qualification System | IRONMAN Coaches Earn USAT CEUs at TriDot Pool School! We are thrilled to share an exciting update: Beginning July 1, all USAT Certified Coaches who attend TriDot Pool School—either in the water as an athlete or on deck as an instructor—will be eligible to earn 4 Adjunct Continuing Education Units (CEUs) toward their USAT recertification. TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Your watch gives you data. But does your training plan know what to do with it? Ours does. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching has partnered with TriDot to deliver custom workouts powered by cutting-edge analytics. You bring the sweat, we'll bring the smarts. Start with a free 2-week trial, then keep building for only $14.99/month. We have our sign-up links waiting for you in the show notes—click one and let's geek out on your progress. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: How to train for Pikes Peak? Coach, I want to train for Pikes Peak. About my goal. The Pikes Peaks ride is 36.70 miles up and down, 7000 feet of climbing starting from 7000 feet elevation in Manitou Springs Colorado. The total time to go up and down is 4 hours with an average speed of 9.1 mph. How should I prepare? Here's a high-level 12-week training plan tailored for a cyclist preparing to ride Pikes Peak via the Pikes Peak Highway, focusing on climbing strength, altitude adaptation, and endurance. The plan assumes a goal of completing the ride in 4 hours, with an average power of 173W and a total of 36.7 miles and 7,000 feet of climbing. Save the following for next week's Ask A Coach Ask A Coach: Should I run a full marathon in a buildup to full IRONMAN? Coach, I'm getting ready for my full distance IRONMAN this Fall. What do you think about me doing a full marathon as a build up to the IRONMAN? That's awesome—you're gearing up for one of the most demanding endurance events out there! Preparing for a full-distance IRONMAN (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) requires a smart balance of volume, intensity, and recovery. Your question about whether a full marathon is necessary or ideal is a great one, and it really depends on your goals and current training status. Is a Full Marathon Necessary for IRONMAN Prep? While many athletes include a marathon in their build-up, it's not always the most effective or safest choice. Here's why: Pros of Running a Marathon Before IRONMAN: - Mental confidence boost from completing the distance. - Opportunity to test nutrition, pacing, and gear. - Simulates the fatigue and mental grind of the IRONMAN run. Cons: - High injury risk due to the pounding and recovery time required. - Doesn't replicate IRONMAN fatigue (you'll be running after 6–8 hours of swimming and biking). - Can disrupt your training cycle due to the taper and recovery needed. Viable Alternatives to a Marathon Here are some smart substitutes that can build endurance and race readiness without the downsides of a standalone marathon: 1. **Century Ride (100-mile bike)** - **Pros**: Low-impact, builds aerobic base, simulates IRONMAN bike leg. - **Use it for**: Nutrition testing, pacing, and mental endurance. - **Pair it with**: A short brick run (e.g., 6–10 miles) to simulate race fatigue. 2. **Long Swim Events (e.g., 5K–10K open water)** - **Pros**: Builds swim confidence, improves pacing and sighting. - **Use it for**: Practicing open water skills and wetsuit comfort. - **Pair it with**: A bike ride or short run for a swim-bike brick. 3. **Race Simulation Bricks** - **Example**: 80-mile bike + 13-mile run. - **Pros**: Mimics IRONMAN fatigue better than a standalone marathon. - **Use it for**: Testing gear, nutrition, and pacing under fatigue. 4. **Back-to-Back Long Runs** - **Example**: 12 miles Saturday + 10 miles Sunday. - **Pros**: Builds run durability with less injury risk than a marathon. - **Use it for**: Building cumulative fatigue without a single long effort. Coach's Summary Recommendation Unless you're chasing a marathon PR or need the mental boost, **skip the standalone marathon**. Instead, focus on **race-specific brick workouts**, **long rides**, and **progressive long runs**. These will better prepare you for the unique demands of IRONMAN day. Get Gritty Tip: My 2025 Misogi! Going into today's Pikes Peak ride, I was very unsure of what to expect. I heard from Rich that this was an annual challenge he has done since 2017 and this was something he looked forward to every year. Personally, I had not yet been on the Pikes Peak Highway nor had I really ventured into learning about it, other than what Coach Rich shared with me in prep. Even with the lack of personal knowledge, I stared at that mountain for over a year and a half and knew full well that this was going to be an EPIC day. I also knew that this was to be my 2025 Misogi. If you remember back to earlier in the year, we talked about the concept of a Misogi which I was first introduced to in Michael Easter's book, The Comfort Crisis. A Misogi is an ancient Japanese practice of purification and redefined by modern thinkers as a way to push boundaries, build resilience, and challenge what's possible. The rule? You must pick a challenge so big and audacious that there's at least a 50% chance you won't succeed. It should be something far outside your comfort zone, forcing you to confront your limits—and then go beyond them. For me, riding Pike's Peak Highway on a road bike climbing possibly to the 14,115 ft summit was it. I knew I had a 50% chance or less of completing it on the first try. Well, I definitely stretched my limits and went beyond them. There was one point where I was shaking and felt altitude sickness. Coach Rich gently checked in with me and we agreed to go section by section, at my pace. I'm sure I showed up on a few people's instagram reels as I was leaning over my bike trying to catch my breath and not hurl. I kept smiling, laughing, swapping war stories with Rich and got my crazy ass up to the brake check station. Even though we didn't make it to the summit, I was so freaking proud of how deep I dug and how far I came to my “braking” point. It seemed fitting for us to call it there and start our descent. When we reached the bottom, Rich asked how I was feeling, and I told him that I was excited to try again next year and see how much further I could progress. He was relieved and saw instantly that even though I didn't reach the peak, a fire for growth was lit, and that my friends is the whole purpose of a Misogi! Because here's the truth: Misogis aren't about the summit. They're about discovering what's inside you when the odds are uncertain, the air is thin, and your legs are screaming. It's about who you become when you lean into the challenge rather than back away. I didn't conquer the mountain that day—but I did conquer the voice inside me that said I couldn't. And that's what lit the fire to try again. So now it's your turn. What mountain—literal or metaphorical—are you willing to stare down in 2025? Pick something bold. Make it matter. And don't do it alone. We'll be here cheering, supporting, and swapping war stories right alongside you. Get gritty. Go big. Grow. That's your Get Gritty Tip of the week! TriDot Workout of the Week: Stamina Ride Today's workout is all about endurance and power. You'll focus on maintaining your race position, building stamina at different intensities, and keeping a solid rhythm throughout each effort. This is a great session to build consistency and mental toughness, key ingredients for triathlon success. Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 3 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 Main Set 2 x 12 min (5 min) @ Z4 (10 min) 1 x 20 min @ Z3 Balance of time @ Z2 Session Note When performing longer stamina sessions, stay in race position as if racing. Sit up to stretch periodically if you tend to tighten up. Then get back into race position. Aim to make the last repeat of each effort level as solid as the first. Perform Z2 and Z3 efforts @ 90+ rpms. Perform Z4 efforts @ 80 rpms. Motivational Tip: Focus on consistency today. The goal is to make your last interval as strong as your first. Whether you're climbing the hills in a race or pushing through the final miles, staying steady and focused will make the difference. Your race position isn't just about form—it's about creating efficiency and strength, even when the legs feel tired. Stay in the zone, push through those stamina efforts, and keep your legs moving. You're building the strength and endurance needed to power through the toughest parts of your race. Fun Segment: Pikes Peak: Fact or Fiction? Alright listeners, it's time to ascend into madness with a brand new segment we're calling Pikes Peak: Fact or Fiction? We're taking on one of Colorado's most iconic climbs—the infamous Pikes Peak Highway. Rich, your mission—should you choose to accept it—is to tell us which of these high-altitude statements are real… and which are just altitude-induced hallucinations. 1. “Race cars use jet engines for added thrust to ascend Pikes Peak.” Answer: Fiction Why: While competitors use high-output, turbocharged engines (like 875 hp Peugeot 208s) to counter altitude-induced power loss, nobody is bolting jet engines to their cars at PPIHC. 2. “Runners have passed out at the summit due to thin air and needed oxygen revival.” Answer: Fact Why: The Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon finish at the summit (14,115 ft), where oxygen levels are roughly 60% of sea level . There are documented cases of athletes needing supplemental oxygen at the summit aid station after fainting or showing symptoms of altitude sickness. 3. “Pikes Peak birthed burro racing alongside donkeys up the mountain.” Answer: Fiction Why: Burro racing—known as “pack burro”—did originate in Colorado, but traces back to historic mining routes in Leadville and Fairplay, not Pikes Peak. The first official pack‑burro race began in 1949 along Mosquito Pass between Leadville and Fairplay. 4. “High-altitude summer temps can freeze fuel lines in race support vehicles.” Answer: Fiction Why: Although summit temperatures may dip near freezing—even snow in summer—modern fuel systems aren't vulnerable to frozen fuel lines in mild conditions. In truth, volume and moisture are the real culprits, and freezing requires much more frigid temperatures. 5. “There's a ‘Double' marathon—one run to the summit one day, and the full marathon back the next.” Answer: Fact Why: Known as the “Doubler,” this brutal challenge combines the Pikes Peak Ascent and the full Marathon on consecutive days—summit in one, summit and return the next. That's it for this round of Pikes Peak: Fact or Fiction?! Did you get them all right? Let us know how you scored—and if you've got altitude stories or mountain myths, we'd love to hear and share them! Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!
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#497 Data Optimized Training with TriDot's Jeff Booher Welcome Welcome to Episode #497 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: Interview with Jeff Booher TriDot Workout of the Week: Smooth Swim Fun Segment: What about an “AI Training Fact or Falsehood” game? Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Independence Day Pikes Peak Ride Jul 4, 2025 Join us for an invigorating bike ride from Santa's Workshop at 7700 feet to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,111. 6800 feet of climbing in 18 miles. Garmin Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369763602 https://www.facebook.com/share/197vnpxkbc/ TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Training alone is tough. Training smart? That's where we come in. Grit2Greatness Endurance + TriDot gives you optimized training, the data, and the support to crush your goals—without burning out. Try it FREE for 2 weeks through our TriDot links below, then roll into your best season yet for as low as $14.99/month. With the right tools, you're unstoppable. Go to the show notes. Click the link. Let's do this together! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Interview with TriDot CEO Jeff Booher As a triathlete you want to have a **growth mindset**, here are **10 introspective and growth-oriented questions** ###
Der Zugspitz Ultratrail war wieder ein Erlebnis. Für mich an der Strecke, für viele auf der Strecke. Aber manchmal frage ich mich schon: Warum???!!!Kürzere Strecken, ok. Aber dann sowas wie den ZUT100? 100 MEILEN mit 8.300 Höhenmetern????!!!Die Siegerin dieser Distanz, Joanna Tallmann, berichtet darüber:- wie sie solch einen Lauf neben dem Vollzeitjob vorbereitet- warum sie auch bei 35 Grad Handschuhe und Mütze dabei hatte- wie viele Gels sie gegessen hat und was sonst noch dabei war- warum der Camper eine wichtige Rolle bei ihren Läufen spielt- woran man während eines solchen Rennens denkt- was im Ziel als erstes passiert und warum auch ein Bier sie nicht sofort umhautUnd warum das Ganze trotz allem auch Spaß macht. Ihr könnt das nicht glauben? Dann hört rein.Mehr zu Joanna: https://www.instagram.com/joanna.tallmann/?hl=dehttps://www.strava.com/athletes/49550824Und zu Joannas Partner:https://www.falke.com/de_de/ts/falke-running/women/Zum ZUT:https://www.zugspitz-ultratrail.com/
Zoë is at a writing conference this week, so we're dropping this banger of a replay in the feed!Feeling overwhelmed by running data? Wondering if you're training the “right” way? This episode dives deep into periodization strategies, how to choose the best gels for your gut, and which TrainingPeaks metrics actually matter. Whether you're training for a marathon or an ultra, you'll leave with smarter tools and a better understanding of how to adapt your training to real life.
#496 Get Gritty with Off Road Triathlon Welcome Welcome to Episode #496 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. The heat is on and triathlon race season is seriously under way here in the front range. We had a toasty day at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 last weekend and the heat is on again this weekend for Xterra Lory with temperatures in the mid 90s. Congratulations to everyone who raced last Saturday at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3! April, are you ready to blaze the trails around Horsetooth Reservoir? Hell yeah, Rich and YEE-HAW! I texted you earlier today that this race is going to feel like a high-octane rollar coaster all under your own power. Speaking of which how was you ride around Back Country? Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News (Rich) Ask A Coach: Race Report and the Growth Mindset (Rich) Get Gritty: Turning Race Day Nerves into Power! Clear the Mechanism TriDot Workout of the Week: Strength (Rich) Fun Segment: Trail Fail or Win?! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 Independence Day Pikes Peak Ride Jul 4, 2025 Join us for an invigorating bike ride from Santa's Workshop at 7700 feet to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,111. 6800 feet of climbing in 18 miles. Garmin Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369763602 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Training alone is tough. Training smart? That's where we come in. Grit2Greatness Endurance + TriDot gives you optimized training, the data, and the support to crush your goals—without burning out. Try it FREE for 2 weeks through our TriDot links below, then roll into your best season yet for as low as $14.99/month. With the right tools, you're unstoppable. Go to the show notes. Click the link. Let's do this together! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Race Report and the Growth Mindset 1. **What did you learn about yourself during this race that you didn't know before?** _Encourages self-discovery and reflection beyond performance metrics._ 2. **What part of your performance are you most proud of, and why?** _Shifts focus to strengths and reinforces positive self-recognition._ 3. **What was the most challenging moment, and how did you respond to it mentally and physically?** _Promotes awareness of coping strategies and resilience._ 4. **If you could relive one moment of the race, what would it be and what would you do differently?** _Encourages constructive reflection and learning from experience._ 5. **What thoughts or beliefs helped you push through discomfort or fatigue?** _Highlights mental tools and mindset strategies that worked._ 6. **Where did you notice self-doubt creeping in, and how did you handle it?** _Brings awareness to limiting beliefs and how they were managed._ 7. **What habits or decisions in your training showed up positively in your race?** _Connects preparation to performance, reinforcing effective behaviors._ 8. **What feedback would you give yourself as both the athlete and the coach?** _Fosters dual perspective thinking and self-coaching skills._ 9. **How did you define success before the race, and has that definition changed now?** _Explores evolving values and mindset around achievement._ 10. **What's one specific area you're excited to grow in before your next race, and why?** _Focuses on forward momentum and intrinsic motivation._ Get Gritty Tip: Turning Race Day Nerves Into Power It's race day, and that familiar feeling is creeping in—the tight chest, sweaty palms, butterflies fluttering in your stomach. As athletes, we all know what pre-race anxiety feels like. The difference between elite athletes and those still finding their stride isn't that they don't experience nervousness—they feel it just as much as we do. But they've learned to frame it differently. Coach Steve Magness says it best: "Elite athletes don't feel less anxiety before competition. They feel the same tight chest, sweaty palms, racing heart, and butterflies that the rest of us do. The difference? They've trained themselves to interpret those sensations differently." This shift—from seeing nervousness as a threat to seeing it as a challenge—is where the magic happens. Research shows that high performers don't experience less stress—they just frame it better. Rather than trying to eliminate that anxious feeling, they embrace it, knowing it's a sign that they're ready to rise. Nerves aren't the enemy. In fact, they're your body's way of saying, “You care. Something meaningful is about to happen.” So, instead of running from it, lean into it. Understand that those nerves are helping you prepare, keeping you sharp, and sharpening your focus. They're not a sign of weakness—they're a sign of strength. We can often think that nervousness means something is wrong or that we're not prepared enough. But the reality is, it means you do care. It means your mind and body are ready for the challenge ahead. The goal isn't to eliminate the nerves, it's to work with them. See them as fuel, not fear. Feel them, acknowledge them, and let them guide you forward. When you feel those pre-race jitters, remind yourself: You're about to do something meaningful. Action item: Next time those race-day nerves hit, don't push them away. Instead, breathe into them. Let them be the signal that you're ready for the challenge. Harness that energy to fuel your focus, and remember, those butterflies are pushing you toward greatness. Ready to learn how to channel that energy? Clear the Mechanism and Rise Above Nervousness before a race can feel overwhelming. But how do you take that energy and channel it into focus instead of letting it distract you? The answer lies in a simple but powerful mindset technique from For the Love of the Game, where Kevin Costner's character, a seasoned pitcher, uses the phrase “Clear the mechanism.” This technique isn't just for baseball—it's something every triathlete can use. When the nerves start to flood your mind, and you feel like you're about to be overwhelmed by the noise, distractions, and pressure, the key is to clear the mechanism. When you clear the mechanism, you're intentionally blocking out everything that isn't directly related to the task at hand. It's like hitting the reset button, shifting your focus from the fear and doubt to the one thing you can control: your next move. Whether it's your swim stroke, your pedal cadence, or your run stride, you zoom in on that one thing and let everything else fade away. Coach Steve Magness reminds us that nerves aren't the enemy—they're a sign that you care, that your body is getting ready. But we can use those nerves to fuel us, not flood us. And just like the pitcher who needs to block out the crowd, the score, and the noise, as a triathlete, you can clear out the mental clutter and focus on what's in front of you. Here's how to apply it: When the nerves hit, take a deep breath, and clear the mechanism. Shut down the distractions, the what-ifs, and the self-doubt. Focus on your next step—the one thing you can control right now. Maybe it's your breath, your form, or the rhythm of your movement. Acknowledge the nerves, then let them guide you forward, not pull you under. By clearing your mental space, you give yourself permission to focus on the task, to be fully present, and to perform at your best. It's not about eliminating the nerves; it's about making them work for you instead of against you. Action item: Before your next race or workout, practice clearing the mechanism. When you feel overwhelmed, mentally shut out everything except for the next task at hand. Clear the mechanism, focus on your breath, and take control of the moment. You've trained for this. Let the nerves fuel your focus and guide you to greatness. TriDot Workout of the Week: Strength Recovery Week Training - Strength Strength training is a crucial yet often overlooked component of triathlon preparation. Exercises like reverse lunges, single-leg deadlifts, and quadruped band kickbacks help build unilateral strength and stability, which are essential for efficient running and injury prevention. Core-focused movements such as plank reaches, V-ups, and half-kneeling rotations enhance balance, posture, and power transfer across all three disciplines. Functional exercises like burpees and cross-pull lawnmowers improve overall athleticism, coordination, and cardiovascular resilience. Together, these movements not only boost muscular endurance and joint integrity but also help triathletes maintain form under fatigue, reduce injury risk, and ultimately perform more consistently across swim, bike, and run segments. Rotate 1-3x through the following exercises doing 10-20 repetitions or 30 to 60 sec efforts of each. Reverse Lunge Single Leg Deadlifts Half-Kneeling Rotation Plank Reaches Cross Pulls Lawnmower Burpees V Ups One leg Quadruped Band Kickbacks Fun Segment: Trail Fail or Win! It's time for Trail Fail or Trail Win! — the game where we throw out some wild off-road triathlon scenarios, and Rich and I decide: was this a total disaster… or a sneaky success in disguise? Some of these could be race-ending nightmares—or just epic stories waiting to happen. Let's find out! Scenario 1: The Wild Animal Detour Mid-race, a deer darts across the trail and you crash while trying to avoid it. You roll into the bushes, get back on your feet, and still finish 3rd in your age group—leaves and twigs in your helmet included. Scenario 2: The Wrong-Turn Bonus Miles You miss a poorly marked turn on the trail run, add nearly 1.5 miles to your race, and come in well over your expected time. But… you didn't quit and still finished smiling. Scenario 3: The Creek Shoe Sacrifice You nail the bike leg and enter the run feeling great… until you sink into a muddy creek crossing and one of your shoes stays behind. You finish the run with one barefoot foot. Scenario 4: Transition Tent Tantrum Your gear bag somehow ends up in someone else's spot. You panic, yell a few expletives, throw your hands up—and then remember your gear is on the other side of the rack. You recover… barely. Scenario 5: The Mid-Race Snack Catastrophe You reach for your trail mix on the bike—your new homemade “clean fuel”—and spill it all over your top tube. The rest of the ride, you're being followed by bees. You still PR the course! So whether you're dodging wildlife, losing shoes in creeks, or baiting bees with your snacks, remember—off-road triathlon isn't just a race. It's an adventure. Keep sending us your crazy scenarios, or better yet—live them. And we'll see you next time on Trail Fail or Win! Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance 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!
Den som vandrar i fjällen under vår och försommar möts av en fascinerande ljudvärld. Detta är den första av två fjäll-lektioner. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Fågelsångmagister: Mats OttossonFågelläten från xeno-canto.org inspelade av: Patrik Åberg, Lars Edenius, Hannu Varkki, Dag Österlund, Rob van Bemmelen, Fernand Deroussen och Tero Linjama.
Den andra av två fågelsånglektioner om fjällets fåglar fokuserar på småfåglarna. Här ryms både välbekantingar från syd och mer exklusivt alpina arter. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Fågelsångmagister: Mats OttossonFågelläten från xeno-canto.org inspelade av: Thomas Bergman, Lars Edenius, Mats Rellmar, Terje Kolaas, Alan Dalton, Patrik Åberg, Mikael Litsgård och Stein Ø. Nilsen.
Mod your car at https://martiniworks.com/In this age of social media, there has never been more companies working with individuals for promotion. So with all of these car parts getting handed out, it begs the questions if authenticity has gone out the window. Today Dustin, Gels, and Dakota sit down to discuss that and more. #cars #carmods #podcast A HUGE thank you to Continental, Fortune Auto, and Malco for being the official tire, suspension, and detailing product of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires, coilovers, or detail goods.
10 Gels, 10 Bottles, Mile-by-Mile: Your Leadville 100 MTB Nutrition Plan from Coach Elliott Baring. Follow our Six Week Leadville Training Plan, Free for the First Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB? With 105 miles, 12,000 feet of climbing, and 10,000+ feet of elevation, your fueling strategy can make or break your race. Watch the complete video on youTube: https://youtu.be/8xWKDkxr8rA?si=phrAcKKtGgn6ypVh In this video, Coach Elliott from FasCat Coaching walks you through a complete Leadville 100 nutrition plan, mile by mile, using NeverSecond products to hit your carb and hydration targets with precision. This plan calls for consuming 10 gels + 10 bottles = 900 grams of carbs. You'll learn: ✅ What to eat and drink — and when ✅ How to hit 90–113g carbs/hour with C30 gels + C30 drink mix ✅ Why carb-to-fluid ratio matters at altitude ✅ How to split your intake between solids vs fluids ✅ Race-day examples for 8, 9, and 10-hour finishers ✅ What mile markers to consume a gel ✅ What mile markers you want to consume your bottles Pro Tip: Practice this plan in training because gut absorption is trainable, and Leadville is unforgiving. 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Gels & Sports Drink Mix 01:01 Effects of Altitude on How you Absorb Carbohydrate 01:44 Fueling Logistics 03:35 Mile by Mile Eating & Drinking 08:11 Using Caffeine 08:46 Increase Sodium Intake
It's another week of answering listener questions, and this week we cover all sorts of topics, including: The difference between fueling for a marathon and a 50K If you should be mixing up your own Gatorade-like drinks If it's OK to your Maurten gels with electrolytesNutrition for osteoporosisA whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us (written or an audio file!) at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It's completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.We've been using RNWY collagen, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
#495 Jay Weber - Safe, Fair, Fun! Welcome to Episode #495 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. It's Boulder 70.3 Weekend everybody! It's going to be a toasty day in Boulder on Saturday with temperatures forecasted in the low 90s. Also bringing the heat is the professional men's race with big names like Trevor Foley, Sam Appleton, Kevin McDowell, Chris Leiferman, Justin Metzler and more. April - Plus we have a special guest interview with the head official for Boulder 70.3, local legend himself, Jay Weber. What better way to get the inside scope than to talk with the head race official! Speaking of scoops, Rich, are you ready to scoop up some UCAN? Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News (Rich) Ask A Coach: How to keep races safe, fair and fun? Interview with Jay Weber Get Gritty: Get Back on The Energy Bus Part 2! TriDot Workout of the Week: Recovery Week Workouts Fun Segment: Race Week Roulette Part 2! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery. Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Before we head into our Ask A Coach sponsor, I wanted to pass on some kudos we got from Sasha Goldsberry aka “Sasha Fierce” that she really loves the personal feel of our podcast and how lighthearted we are which just speaks to positive vibes and good energy we bring to the multisport space. Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Training alone is tough. Training smart? That's where we come in. Grit2Greatness Endurance + TriDot gives you optimized training, the data, and the support to crush your goals—without burning out. Try it FREE for 2 weeks through our TriDot links below, then roll into your best season yet for as low as $14.99/month. With the right tools, you're unstoppable. Go to the show notes. Click the link. Let's do this together! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Jay Weber WT/USAT/IM Official I'm excited to introduce our special interview guest, Jay Weber. Insert Interview. Get Gritty Tip: Jump on The Energy Bus! So picking up where we left off from last week, let's talk about the last 5 of our 10 Tips to have the ride of your life! 6. Think About What You Want, Not What You Don't Want. In triathlon, it's easy to focus on the challenges—fear of failure, bad weather, or tough competition. Instead, focus on your goals and what you want to achieve. Visualize success, and let that vision propel you forward with energy and determination. 7. Drive with Purpose. Every training session, every race, every recovery day should have purpose behind it. Whether you're hitting the pool or doing a long run, align your effort with your bigger goal. When you have purpose, every action counts, and the journey becomes meaningful. 8. Passion is Contagious. Let your passion for triathlon inspire others. Passion is magnetic—it fuels your drive and motivates those around you. When you bring energy and enthusiasm to your training, your teammates and training partners will rise to the occasion as well. 9. Love Your Passengers. Your teammates, coaches, and support crew are key to your journey. Appreciate their support and invest in these relationships. Whether it's a word of encouragement from a fellow athlete or advice from your coach, they help carry the load and make the ride more enjoyable. 10. Drive Your Bus to the End with Gratitude. Be grateful for each mile, each step of progress, and each race you complete. Gratitude will help you stay grounded and focused, and it will help you celebrate your victories—big and small. Every part of the journey is worth appreciating. Action item: This week, focus on driving your energy bus with purpose. Identify one area of your training or life where you can apply one of the 10 rules to create a positive impact. Share your energy with your training partners and keep your vision clear. Get behind the wheel of your success, and drive with confidence! TriDot Workout of the Week: Post Race Recovery Workouts Recovery Week Training - Recovery Swim Session Note This is a recovery swim for time. Don't worry about counting laps or hitting a pace. Focus on your form and relaxation in water. Take 20-30 seconds rests as necessary. It's a great practice to use recovery swims such as this one to work on your drills. If you feel up to it, include 4-6 x 100 build from Z2 to Z4. However, only if this is not stressful. Warmup 200 @ Z2 4 x 50 as 25 Catch-Up Drill (Tap & Go)/25 Free (15 sec) 300 Alternating 50 @ Z4/50 @ Z2 6 x 50 as Odds Stroke, Evens Free (15 sec) Main Set Aerobic swim for time @ Z2. Focus on form and relaxation in water. Take 20-30 seconds rests as necessary. If you feel up to it, include 4-6 x 100 build from Z2 to Z4. However, only if this is not stressful. Cool Down 2 x 100 as 50 Fist Drill/50 Free (15 sec) 2-4 x 50 as 25 Drill/25 Free with your choice of drill Well now that we have fully recovered, it's time for another spin around the roulette wheel! Fun Segment: Race Week Roulette - Part 2! Welcome to Part Duex of Race Week Roulette—the game where we test your triathlon instincts and race-day adaptability with all the curveballs race week can throw your way.
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Want to get in touch? Send Claire a message!In episode 118 of The Eat for Endurance Podcast, I'm joined by Aaron Gouw, an endurance cyclist and fellow Santa Cruz native. He's also the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of the sports nutrition brand Carbs Fuel.Aaron holds a Master's degree in High Altitude Exercise Physiology, and is currently finishing his PhD in Human Bioenergetics. For many years, he's been on his own journey as a competitive athlete trying to figure out how to fuel effectively without breaking the bank.Aaron and I discuss:How his personal fueling strategy has evolved over the last decade (including a story about his greatest nutrition fail ever)What it takes to create an endurance gel from scratch in your kitchenThe current science behind high carb fueling, and if you should try itWhy simplicity, personalization, and gut training matter most when dialing in your fueling strategyKey Takeaways:High carb fueling (i.e. >90g/hr) can improve endurance performance, but only if it works for you and makes sense for what you're doingExperimentation and gut training are both very important Carbs Fuel offers a simple 50g endurance gel for just $2, making it one of the best value gels on the marketFueling isn't just about race day; it's about consistently supporting your training, recovery, and life beyond the workout so you can feel your bestWhether you're new to fueling or nutrition nerds like us, this episode is packed with practical advice and behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in to learn more!FYI: This episode is NOT sponsored by Carbs Fuel. I enjoy their gel, love that it's affordable, and wanted to learn more about this brand. I encourage you to try lots of different brands and products to see which work best for you!Links & Resources:Visit the Carbs Fuel websiteJoin my membership service, Fuel for Life Crew, for $30/month (cancel anytime)Check out my free nutrition downloadsInterested in 1:1 coaching? Fill out a new client inquiry formUse code EATFORENDURANCE20 for 20% off at Skratch LabsJoin my Patreon communityGet in touch at claire@eatforendurance.com Enjoyed this episode? Please leave a 5-star review and subscribe to help more athletes fuel smarter!Disclaimer: All information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is in no way meant to replace individual medical and nutrition recommendations.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram and Facebook (@eatforendurance).
Comedian Schalk Bezuidenhout swapped punchlines for running shoes and crossed the finish line of the Comrades Marathon! This morning on Anele and The Club, we’re celebrating Schalk and EVERYONE who braved those long, painful kilometers—whether you ran it, cheered from the sidelines, or have no toenails left to prove it. Got a friend, family member, or colleague who conquered the Comrades? Tag them below and let’s give them the love (and the ice packs) they deserve!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
#494 Your “A” Race is Here! Welcome Welcome to Episode #494 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion. When you registered the race seemed so far away. After months of training the big day is finally here. That's right we're talking about your “A” race and what you need to be doing in this last week before the race! We have several athletes heading into their race week and some that are competing this weekend so what better time than to talk all things race week! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News (Rich) Ask A Coach: Top 10 Tips to Get You Ready for Race Day! Get Gritty: Jump on board The Energy Bus! TriDot Workout of the Week: Race Week Builds Fun Segment: Race Week Roulette! We've got a packed lineup for today's episode, so buckle up! First, we'll kick things off with a few updates and community news before rolling into an Ask A Coach section on our Top 10 Tips to get you ready for your best race day! Our Get Gritty segment will have you jumping on board The Energy Bus—because who doesn't need a mindset tune-up before race day? Then we'll break down our TriDot Workout of the Week that helps you build into your race day! And to top it all off, we're spinning the wheel for a new segment called Race Week Roulette—so you won't want to miss it. Let's jump in! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Less sugar. Higher performance.. Faster recovery. 2025 Triathlete community survey data 2025 Triathlon Data from Triathlete's Community Survey 2025 Multisport National Championships Festival G2G Training Camp - We want to give a huge shoutout to the athletes at our May training camps! You brought all the goods - growth mindset, support, teamwork, adaptability, courage, strength, laughter! What we did: May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder What's next: September 7th - TriDot Training Camp details TBD. Volunteer Boulder 70.3 Volunteer with us Jun 14, 2025 at the Boulder Res! We are privileged to be in the IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 Transition Area again for 2025. If you like watching the race and cheering for spectators, there is no better seat in the house. As a volunteer you will be in the middle of the action and the volunteer shirt will get you access to a lot of places regular spectators cannot access (eg finish line). https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88391&job_name=transition%20t1 A special shout out to all of our athletes racing Boulder 70.3 next week: Cristi Wayne Emily Jensen Gabbi Cavalero Laura Hammdorff Max Davidson Sasha Goldsberry Sean Maye I also want to send a quick shoutout to my athlete, Erin Johnson, a fellow Minnesotan, who is racing IM Des Moines 70.3! Go get ‘em Erin! We are rooting for you! TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Ever wish someone could just tell you what to do for your triathlon training...and make sure it actually works? Wish granted. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching has teamed up with TriDot to bring you smart, data-driven training that adapts to you. Personalized workouts, top-notch analytics, and a 2-week free trial. After that, it's as low as $14.99/month. Click either Coach April's or Coach Rich's TriDot link in the show notes below to get started today—because greatness doesn't just magically happen. It's absolutely trained for. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Ask A Coach Coach, what should I be doing in the last week before my race? Here are 10 Tips to make sure you are ready. - Love this! Read the Race Athlete Guide Cover to Cover Create a Daily Schedule and put key items on your calendar I would add that you share that with your loved ones and set expectations Get off your feet the day before your race Do Bike Check-in early Ride (or drive) the Bike Course - Charge your batteries and tighten everything (cleat bolts, water cage, seat post, etc) Write/print Nutrition and Pacing Plan (tape a small print version on your bike top bar or handle bars) Hydrate with electrolytes 2-3 days before your race. Make sure you are topped off with carbs the week prior and don't overdue the carbs or fiber the day before. Use your checklist and put everything you can in the car the night before. If doing a full IM, pack your Personal Needs Bags the night before as well Get to the race early - no penalty for being early and having extra time is helpful if you need a contingency Get Gritty Tip: Jump on The Energy Bus! As triathletes, our mindset is just as crucial as our physical strength. In Jon Gordon's The Energy Bus, he shares 10 rules for driving your energy toward success. Let's apply those rules to your triathlon journey, turning obstacles into opportunities and maintaining the energy needed to reach your goals. 1. You're the Driver of Your Bus. You are in control of your journey. In triathlon, you choose how to show up each day—whether it's a tough workout, a challenging race, or life's distractions. Be the driver of your bus, not a passenger. Take charge of your mindset, your goals, and your daily actions. 2. Desire, Vision, and Focus Move Your Bus in the Right Direction. Set your sights on the finish line and keep your vision clear. Whether it's crossing the Ironman finish line or shaving time off your race, focusing on your desire will keep you motivated, even on the hard days. Vision will give your training purpose and drive. 3. Fuel Your Ride with Positive Energy. Just as a bus needs fuel to run, you need positive energy to keep going. Negative thoughts and self-doubt can derail you, but fueling your mind with positive affirmations, supportive teammates, and empowering self-talk will keep your wheels turning. 4. Invite People on Your Bus and Share Your Vision. You don't have to go on this journey alone. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and your goals. Whether it's your coach, training partners, or family, the energy of a supportive community can help you keep going when the road gets tough. 5. Don't Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don't Support You. You're going to encounter naysayers. Whether it's people questioning your goals or giving you negative feedback, don't waste time or energy on them. Stay focused on those who cheer you on and bring positivity to your life. Protect your energy—your race depends on it. 6. Think About What You Want, Not What You Don't Want. In triathlon, it's easy to focus on the challenges—fear of failure, bad weather, or tough competition. Instead, focus on your goals and what you want to achieve. Visualize success, and let that vision propel you forward with energy and determination. 7. Drive with Purpose. Every training session, every race, every recovery day should have purpose behind it. Whether you're hitting the pool or doing a long run, align your effort with your bigger goal. When you have purpose, every action counts, and the journey becomes meaningful. 8. Passion is Contagious. Let your passion for triathlon inspire others. Passion is magnetic—it fuels your drive and motivates those around you. When you bring energy and enthusiasm to your training, your teammates and training partners will rise to the occasion as well. 9. Love Your Passengers. Your teammates, coaches, and support crew are key to your journey. Appreciate their support and invest in these relationships. Whether it's a word of encouragement from a fellow athlete or advice from your coach, they help carry the load and make the ride more enjoyable. 10. Drive Your Bus to the End with Gratitude. Be grateful for each mile, each step of progress, and each race you complete. Gratitude will help you stay grounded and focused, and it will help you celebrate your victories—big and small. Every part of the journey is worth appreciating. Action item: This week, focus on driving your energy bus with purpose. Identify one area of your training or life where you can apply one of the 10 rules to create a positive impact. Share your energy with your training partners and keep your vision clear. Get behind the wheel of your success, and drive with confidence! TriDot Workout of the Week: Race Week Builds Race Week Builds Bike Session Note For each effort, build from a moderate pace to threshold pace and hold for final 2' of each effort. Be sure to get full recovery between intervals. Don't overdo this session. Just priming for race day. Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 2 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 Main Set 3 to 5 x 4 min @ Build to Z4 (4 min) Race Week Run Session Note Goal is to dial into race pace. Run comfortably and loose. Aim to hold race pace for the last 30 to 60 seconds of each effort. Don't go too hard. You're not going to gain much fitness in this single session, but you can certainly mess a lot up. Be conservative on this one. Warmup ~5-10 min of dynamic stretching and muscle activation Main Set 2 x 3 min @ Build to Race Pace (2 min jog) Balance of time @ Z2 Fun Segment: Race Week Roulette! Welcome to Race Week Roulette—the game where we test your triathlon instincts and race-day adaptability with all the curveballs race week can throw your way. Lost gear, mystery cramps, and weird dreams about forgetting your timing chip—nothing's off-limits. So buckle up and get ready to spin the wheel of race-week mayhem!
#493 Training Camp Magic Welcome Welcome to Episode #493 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. It's a magical time here in the front range. Without Limits Colorado Triathlon is next week, Boulder 70.3 the week after and another magical G2G training camp this weekend with guest Coach Bobby McGee. And we literally had magic last weekend at our bike camp! April, what tricks do you have up your sleeve today? Oh, I've got a few spells ready—workouts, dream chasing, and some Rich-on-the-spot coaching! But before we dive into today's endurance sorcery, let's fuel up with our show sponsor who helps keep the energy steady, not spooky… Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: Athlete question about Vespa Get Gritty: Touch Your Dreams TriDot Workout of the Week: Bike-Run Bricks Fun Segment: Triathlon Fantasy Draft! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Less sugar. More power. Real results. Fuel smarter with Vespa—because endurance is earned, not spiked. Fun Fact: Vespa is the name of the Genus of Wasps. Upcoming Programming - G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder Volunteer with us Jun 14, 2025 at the Boulder Res! We are privileged to be in the IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 Transition Area again for 2025. If you like watching the race and cheering for spectators, there is no better seat in the house. As a volunteer you will be in the middle of the action and the volunteer shirt will get you access to a lot of places regular spectators cannot access (eg finish line). Please join me by signing up for the Transition Area early shift. It's a dang early morning, but you are also done relatively early and will have a blast! https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88391&job_name=transition%20t1 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Learn more about it at https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Special Shoutout to my amazing athlete, Katherine Gonzalez, who is running her first half-marathon tomorrow, the Hometown Half in Fort Worth, TX, and we wish her all the best! Enjoy the moment and that finish line girl! Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Speaking of magic and wishes! Ever wish someone could just tell you what to do for triathlon training... and make sure it actually works? Wish granted. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching has teamed up with TriDot to bring you smart, stress-free training that adapts to you. Personalized workouts, top-notch analytics, and a 2-week free trial. After that, it's as low as $14.99/month. Click either Coach April's or Coach Rich's TriDot link in the show notes below—because greatness doesn't just happen. It's trained for. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Ask A Coach Coach April's athlete, Sarah Barr, reached out to ask some great questions about Vespa! Sarah writes: “Coach Rich, how have you fueled with Vespa products versus without and what was the longest duration you've used it for?” I had a follow up question to that. Did you do any type of gut training while also using Vespa? She also posted some questions about Vespa on the I AM TriDot Facebook page: For those of you using Vespa, I have some questions as I'm considering trying it. Are you eating a lower carb diet most days? How do you fuel your longer rides/runs now? How has your race nutrition changed? Is gut training still beneficial? Do you still carb load before a longer race? Get Gritty Tip: Touch Your Dreams Every triathlete has a dream. It could be crossing the finish line of your first race, qualifying for a championship, or becoming a stronger version of yourself. But what sets great athletes apart is having a clear vision of that dream and working relentlessly to make it a reality. As Coach Ed Mylett says, "It takes leaders with vision to help people with dreams." You are the leader of your own journey, and your vision can guide you through every training session, every race, and every obstacle. Vision is the fuel that drives consistent action. It's easy to get caught up in the grind of training—times, distances, paces—but the real power lies in seeing beyond the day-to-day. When you have a vision, you're not just training for the next workout; you're training for your dream. That vision will push you through the tough days when you feel tired, frustrated, or uncertain. It reminds you that you are not just chasing times or placing in races—you are building the athlete you dream to be. What's your vision for your triathlon journey? Are you clear on your dream, or are you still figuring it out? Take time to reconnect with that vision—whether it's personal growth, achieving a specific race goal, or leading others. The power of vision is in its ability to inspire you to keep going when things feel tough. Get Gritty Action: Write down one thing that represents your ultimate dream as a triathlete. Whether it's a time goal, an experience, or a feeling, get specific about your vision and keep it front and center in your training. Share it with your community to hold yourself accountable. Keep your dream alive, and never stop selling it to yourself. Because when you have vision, you can achieve greatness. TriDot Workout of the Week: Race Scenario Drills Welcome back to another segment of the TriDot Workout of the Week. We are going off script and covering a key part of your preparation for a race that is not related to your aerobic capacity or FTP. We are talking Bike Handling Skills for Race Day. This past weekend we covered the following Drills: Emergency Braking (crash in front of you) Braking Descending/Cornering (courses like Coeur d'Alene) How to bunny hop (a water bottle or pot hole) How to ride through and Aid Station and take nutrition Dropped chain recovery How to eat/drink/sunscreen while riding Draft Legal Pace Line / riding in a group Peeing on the bike Fun Segment: Triathlon Fantasy Draft! Welcome to the Triathlon Fantasy Draft—the game where we build our dream team, race, or gear lineup one pick at a time. This is a no-holds-barred drafting showdown where everything in triathlon is up for grabs—gear, races, distances, legends, and even post-race snacks. No duplicates, no do-overs, and plenty of opinions. You'll love some of these picks… and you might want to roast others. Let the draft begin! 1. “Build Your Dream Race Day” Draft 1 item from each category: Swim location (for example, a lake, ocean, pool, etc.), Cozumel Bike course style (flat, hilly, technical, iconic), Pike's Peak APEX Run vibe (trail, city, beach, mountain) Post-race food: Race-day weather 2. “All-Time Tri Gear Draft” Draft your gear setup: Wetsuit brand Bike (brand + style) Running shoes Must-have tech (watch, power meter, etc.) Nutrition product 3. “Triathlete Dream Team” Draft your ultimate relay team using any triathletes (pros, age groupers, historical icons): 1 swimmer 1 cyclist 1 runner 1 coach 1 wildcard (celebrity or fictional athlete) Alright, the picks are in—but now it's your turn to weigh in! Who built the best fantasy lineup? Cast your vote and send us your own dream draft. And remember: there's no wrong answer—unless you drafted a treadmill as your race venue… Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it!
#492 Running Magic with Coach Bobby McGee Welcome Welcome to Episode #492 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. We are excited to have special guest Coach Bobby McGee. I gotta say, Rich this might be an episode for the ages! We have so much excitement and goods to bring in this show I don't know where to start! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Interview: Coach Bobby McGee Get Gritty: Go all in—before you feel ready. TriDot Workout of the Week: Bike-Run Bricks Fun Segment: Quick Q & A with Coaches Rich & April Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by Vespa Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Less sugar. More power. Real results. Fuel smarter with Vespa—because endurance is earned, not spiked. Fun Fact: Vespa is the name of the Genus of Wasps. Upcoming Programming - May 24 - Coach Bobby McGee on the upcoming Run Camp May 31 May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder Volunteer with us Jun 14, 2025 at the Boulder Res! We are privileged to be in the IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 Transition Area again for 2025. If you like watching the race and cheering for spectators, there is no better seat in the house. As a volunteer you will be in the middle of the action and the volunteer shirt will get you access to a lot of places regular spectators cannot access (eg finish line). Please join me by signing up for the Transition Area early shift. It's a dang early morning, but you are also done relatively early and will have a blast! https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88391&job_name=transition%20t1 TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Learn more about it at https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Athlete Share: Sarah and Erin's wins Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Let's cut to the chase: you want results, we've got the tools. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching + TriDot = smarter workouts, better feedback, and real progress. Click either mine or Coach Rich's TriDot link & get 2 weeks free, and train with purpose from day one. After that, it's as low as $14.99/month. Ready to train like an athlete on a mission? Hit our link in the show notes and let's get started today! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Bobby McGee A five-time Olympic coach, Bobby has worked with nine Olympic medalists and helped shape the careers of elite athletes like Barb Lindquist and Gwen Jorgensen Coaching - Bobby McGee Running Get Gritty Tip: for April Laura's share - Instagram: Readiness isn't a prerequisite for growth, it's a result Get Gritty Tip of the Week: "Go all in—before you feel ready." Most people never discover how great they truly are—not because they lack talent, but because they never show up with their full effort. They hedge. They wait until they feel perfectly confident, perfectly prepared, perfectly safe. But here's the gritty truth: Confidence doesn't come first. Action does. You don't build belief by standing still. You build it through movement—through showing up, pushing past the urge to hold back, and choosing effort over ego. So this week, forget perfect. Forget ready. Just show up. Fully. Give it a real go—not halfway, not with excuses, but with honest effort. That's how grit is forged. That's how potential is revealed. You don't need to be fearless—you just need to be there. TriDot Workout of the Week: Bike-Run Bricks Welcome back to another segment of the TriDot Workout of the Week. Session Note This session is best done on a trainer. Stage your shoes, fuel, and hydration close by so that you're able to quickly transition from bike to run. If you leave your shoes clipped onto your pedals for races, then do so here too. Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 3 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 Main Set 2 x 6 min Bike* / 4 min Run** (3 min) *Bike - First 1 min establish rhythm and getting feet in shoes. / Ride @ race pace in race position and 90+ rpms. / Final 1 min prep for run. Shift to one gear easier. Stretch back and calves. **Run - First 1 min find form and rhythm. Do NOT exceed race pace. / Run @ race pace. / Final 1 min build to FAST finish pace. Visualize finish chute! Hydrate during recovery between brick sets. Balance of time in Zone 2. Fun Segment: Q&A! "Welcome to our quick-hit Q&A spotlight—where we ask each other the questions you didn't know you needed answers to! No splits, no wattage, just a glimpse into the personality behind the coaches. Let's kick it off with four quick hit questions to get to know each other just a little better!" Questions: What are three words you would use to describe yourself? If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? What's your favorite word of the year—something that's been your theme or motivation? What's your favorite movie or book of the year so far? Closing: "Short, sweet, and always insightful. We love sharing the human side—beyond the medals and gear. If you've got a favorite question you'd like us to ask on the next episode, drop it in our inbox or tag us online. Until next time, keep racing forward and staying curious!" Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it!
Så här låter fågelsången en majnatt på fem platser i Sverige och en i Norge. Inspelningen är hämtad ur Fågelsångsnatten 2025. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Fågelsångsnatten är en åtta timmar lång direktsändning om och med fågelsång från fem platser i Sverige och en i Norge! 2025 sändes den natten till lördag 17 maj. En blåsig natt på sina håll, men fåglarna sjöng på alla platserna.Denna inspelning är den timme som hördes i P1 mellan klockan 04.02 och 05.00, då vi får höra okommenterad fågelsång i tur och ordning från: Lillån/Storån i norra Uppland, Strömbäck-Kont i Västerbotten, Tisnes utanför Tromsö i Nordnorge, Bingsmarken nära Smygehuk i Skåne, Nåsten utanför Uppsala och fågelsjön Tåkern i Östergötland. Mikrofonerna på bilden är placerade vid Tåkern.Livemix och slutmix: Magnus Larsson.Övriga tekniker, i studio och ute på fältet: Eskil Lövström, Christian Jangegård, Andreas Tosting, Martin Tuomolin, Lisa Hjernestam, Kristoffer Hjälmberg och Anders Larsen.Det är programledare Mats Ottosson som guidar i slutet av inspelningen.Vill du höra hela sändningen av Fågelsångsnatten 2025 finns den, i två delar, att lyssna på här och här. Eller sök upp den i appen Sveriges Radio Play.
Mod your car at www.martiniworks.comCan you cheap out on car parts and get away with it? Today Alex, Gels and Dakota sit down to cover what car parts are actually worth cheaping out on and which ones you should probably just save up for. #cars #carmods #podcastA HUGE thank you to Continental, Fortune Auto, and Malco for being the official tire, suspension, and detailing product of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires, coilovers, or detail goods.Check out the main channel!: @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel : @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @Alex.martini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneFollow Gels @akagels
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#491 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder Race Recon Welcome Welcome to Episode #491 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. It's IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 Central up in here! It seems like every day I'm bumping into another athlete who is registered to race Boulder 70.3. We have six athletes between us that are racing. We will see all of you racing when you arrive at Boulder Res before the sun comes up. Whether you are racing, volunteering or spectating, we have the 411 on Boulder 70.3 with Race Director, Brian Bohrer for the interview style race recon. April, two questions for you: 1) what are you looking forward to most with Boulder 70.3? 2) what's one word to describe how you feel about the G2G Swim Focus camp this weekend? Hey Rich! Way to lead out from the jump! With Boulder 70.3, I'm most excited to be in the Transition area with you and seeing our athletes get hyped! Peter will also be there taking photos of all the action! Special shoutout to my athlete Gabbi, who will be competing in her first 70.3, and to Sasha as well! The one word I'd use to describe how I feel is “ECSTATIC” which I think is a good mix between excited and static (think like electricity), supercharged to get gritty with you and our athletes this weekend! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Interview: IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 with Brian Bohrer Get Gritty: Let your actions be your reward TriDot Workout of the Week: Broken 300's Fun Segment: Limerick Lane: Guess That Swim Word! Announcements and News: Our Announcements are supported by Vespa Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Less sugar. More power. Real results. Fuel smarter with Vespa—because endurance is earned, not spiked. Upcoming Programming - May 24 - Coach Bobby McGee on the upcoming Run Camp May 31 May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762 Learn more about it at https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Fun note: last Saturday we had Isabelle, Stephanie, Laura, Sean and Olivia take the 1st Saturday in May polar plunge at Chatfield. We took a temperature and it was 57 degrees. Laura took off like a champ and the rest of us got ice cream headaches. We then rode for about 2.5-3 hours in the park and then did our off-the-bike runs on the trails. Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Let's cut to the chase: you want results, we've got the tools. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching + TriDot = smarter workouts, better feedback, and real progress. Click either mine or Coach Rich's TriDot link & get 2 weeks free, and train with purpose from day one. After that, it's as low as $14.99/month. Ready to train like an athlete on a mission? Hit our link in the show notes and let's get started today! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Brian Bohrer Brian Bohrer is a seasoned endurance athlete and race director with a remarkable journey completing multiple Ironman triathlons, marathons, and countless endurance events. As a key figure in Ironman event production, Brian brings passion, precision, and athlete-first leadership to every race he directs. Informational Highlights: Race Day Details: Saturday, June 14, 2025 Boulder Reservoir, Boulder, CO Course Highlights: Swim: A single-loop, counterclockwise swim in the pristine Boulder Reservoir, starting from the east boat ramp and exiting at the west boat ramp. Bike: A two-loop course beginning at Boulder Reservoir, featuring rollers and fast descents along Diagonal Hwy and Hygiene Rd. Run: A two-loop trail run around Boulder Reservoir on packed dirt roads, offering scenic views and fast, downhill rollers. Important Event Week Information: To ensure a smooth race week, please note the following logistics: Expo Address: 6300 Diagonal Hwy, Boulder, CO 80301 Thursday (June 12): Expo and Athlete Check-In at Boulder Reservoir. Parking available at the Reservoir. Friday (June 13): Expo, Athlete Check-In, and Bike Drop-Off at Boulder Reservoir. Parking available at the Reservoir. Saturday (June 14 - Race Day): No parking at Boulder Reservoir. All athletes must take the shuttle service. Shuttle & Parking Details: • Due to construction off HWY 119, the main shuttle/parking lot entrance of Kyndryl (formerly IBM) is blocked. Please follow signs to the Monarch Rd. entrance (formerly IBM) parking lots. • Allow 15–20 extra minutes on race morning for traffic and shuttle boarding. • Athletes have priority on the shuttles; friends and family will board after all athletes. • No dogs allowed on shuttles or at the Reservoir. We are privileged to be in the IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 Transition Area again for 2025. As Captain, one of my responsibilities is to recruit volunteers to be in the Transition Area on race morning to assist athletes prepare for the swim and get through T1 safely. If you like watching the race and cheering for spectators, there is no better seat in the house. As a volunteer you will be in the middle of the action and the volunteer shirt will get you access to a lot of places regular spectators cannot access (eg finish line). Please join me by signing up for the Transition Area early shift. It's a dang early morning, but you are also done relatively early and will have a blast! https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88391&job_name=transition%20t1 Get Gritty Tip: Our Well-being Lies in Our Actions Marcus Aurelius If your happiness relies on your accomplishments, what happens if fate intervenes you don't? What you do achieve everything you set out to achieve and nobody is impressed? We should take pleasure from our actions, rather from the results that come from them. When we celebrated Paul Hunziker's success and his marathon PR, we weren't focused on the outcome. Yes that was the PR was the click bait, but the interview there were more letters and words in “The Making of a” PR. The making is the point. The ambition should not be to win but to play with a full heartful effort. TriDot Workout of the Week: Broken 300's Welcome back to another segment of the TriDot Workout of the Week, where we break down a featured session designed to sharpen your edge and build specific skills that move the needle. This week, we're diving into the Broken 300's — a swim session that's as much about mental focus as it is about physical execution. “Broken” sets like this one force you to stay dialed in. You're not just logging meters — you're working precision, intensity control, and technique under fatigue. From Zone 4 intervals to strategic drill work and controlled builds, this set challenges your ability to switch gears, stay intentional, and swim with purpose from start to finish. So grab your goggles, shake off the autopilot, and let's break down what makes this workout so effective. First, "Broken" swim sets consist of one or more rounds of efforts totaling a specific distance such as Broken 300s. Each 300 effort may differ in intensity, technique, and/or number of rests within the effort. In addition to building fitness, these sets force you to maintain mental focus and be intentional with your intensity and technique. Main Set 2 x 150 @ Z4 (20 sec) 300 @ Z2 (20 sec) 2 x 100 Drill/Swim Choice by 50 (20 sec) 3 x 100 @ Z4 (20 sec) 300 Build to Z4 (20 sec) 2 x 100 Drill/Swim Choice by 50 (20 sec) 4 x 75 @ Z4 (20 sec) 300 @ Z2 Cool Down Balance of time @ Z2 and/or repeat warmup drills as time permits. That wraps up this week's TriDot Workout of the Week. Remember, Broken 300's are more than just a swim set — they're a test of your ability to stay present, stay sharp, and push through structured discomfort. As always, don't just get through the workout — get something from it. Train with purpose, and bring that focus to your next race or challenge. Okay Rich, it's now time for our NEW fun segment! Are you ready? Fun Segment: Limerick Lane! Welcome to Limerick Lane: Guess That Swim Word! — the game where I drop a swim-themed limerick with one key word missing, and it's up to you to guess what it is. These little rhymes may be fun-sized, but don't let them fool you — your swim knowledge and wit are about to be tested! Game Instructions: Each limerick ends with a missing word that you have to guess. I will give one hint if you're stumped. Correct guesses earn you bragging rights… and maybe a virtual gold swim cap (or green)! A triathlete swam in the bay, But panicked and lost his way. He stopped mid-course, And swam back with force, Using only his arms — no _____. Hint: What does a pull buoy do? A coach with a stopwatch so fine, Shouted “Faster! You've got to make time!” With flip turns that stick, You'd better be quick, If you want to improve your next _____. Hint: Swim time. A swimmer once started aghast, But found that her energy had passed. By lap number four, She could sprint no more, She'd fallen prey to going out _____. Hint: Classic pacing mistake. He dove in with barely a glance, Ignoring the circle swim dance. He zigged and he zagged, The swimmers all nagged, And never gave sharing a _____. Hint: Good swimmers take turns in the lane! Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance 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!
Åtta timmars radio om och med fågelsång. Direktsänt från Tåkern, Bingsmarken, Lillån & Storån, Strömbäck-Kont, Nåsten och Tromsö. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Fågelsångsnatten är här igen. För sjätte året i rad fångar mikrofonerna upp fågelröster från flera olika platser i Sverige. Nytt för i år är även en plats i Norge.Naturmorgons programledare, reportrar och fågelexperter guidar i den fågelsång som hörs just denna majnatt. Men det blir också långa stunder med bara fågelsång. Timmen mellan klockan fyra och fem viks helt åt fågelsång utan prat.Programledarna Mats Ottosson och Jenny Berntson Djurvall håller samman maratonsändningen från en utestudio som i år är placerat vid den klassiska fågelsjön Tåkern i Östergötland.Dessutom sänds fågelsång direkt från Bingsmarken utanför Smygehuk i Skåne, Lillån och Storån vid Tinäset på gränsen mellan Västmanland och Uppland, Strömbäck-Kont utanför Umeå i Västerbotten, Nåsten i Uppland och Straumsbukta och Tisnes utanför Tromsö i Norge.Här finns del två av natten: Från 04.02 till 07.55.De fyra arenorna + de två extramikrofonernaProgramledarna Mats Ottosson och Jenny Berntson Djurvall har sin utestudio vid fågelsjön Tåkern i Östergötland. Med lite tur kommer lyssnarna redan under de mörka timmarna kunna höra flera arter beckasiner, småfläckig sumphöna och trumpetande tranor därifrån. Det finns chans både på roliga, mystiska fågelläten i mörkret, och sedan en vacker fågelkör när gryningen nalkas.Vid Bingsmarken utanför Smygehuk i Skåne lyssnar reporter Lisa Henkow och fågelprofessor Susanne Åkesson efter sånglärka och kärrsångare. De har även chans på till exempel hämpling, kattuggla, vattenrall och näktergal.Över 100 mil längre norrut (fågelvägen) njuter reporter Joacim Lindwall och fågelexpert Lars Edenius av morkullor och trastar i Strömbäck-Kont utanför Umeå. De hoppas även på enkelbeckasin, dvärgmås, skrattmås, grönbena, gluttsnäppa och sångsvan med flera.Reporter Lena Näslund, fågelexpert Didrik Vanhoenacker och ljudtekniker Andreas Tosting paddlar fram genom natten i Storån och Lillån vid Tinäset, på gränsen mellan Uppland och Västmanland. Det finns myrmark och gammal barrskog innanför strandkanten och trion tror på sångsvan, tranor, storlom, hackspettar, ugglor, orrar, korp och korsnäbbar.I Straumsbukta utanför Tromsö i Nordnorge går solen knappt ner den här natten. Här spelar kustens och havets fåglar upp i en miljö som är helt ny för Fågelsångsnatten.Och vid de mäktiga lindarna i Kalvnäsets naturreservat i Uppland fångar mikrofonerna upp en försommarkör med trastar, hackspettar och sångare.FågelsånglektionerUnder våren har Mats Ottosson gjort fem nya fågelsånglektioner, om bland annat rovfåglarnas knepiga läten och tips på hur man bäst använder sig av fågelsångsappar i mobilen. Totalt finns nu 48 fågelsånglektioner att lyssna på i podden Livet enligt Naturmorgon.Samlad information på hemsidan och sociala medierAll information om Fågelsångsnatten finns samlad på sverigesradio.se/naturmorgon. Bilder och filmer läggs också upp inför och under natten på facebook och instagram, där vi heter Naturmorgon.Programledare: Jenny Berntson Djurvall och Mats OttossonReportrar: Lisa Henkow, Joacim Lindwall, Lena Näslund.Experter: Susanne Åkesson, Didrik Vanhoenacker, Lars EdeniusDigital redaktör: Karin GyllenklevProducenter: Roger Bengtsson och Helena SöderlundhTekniker: Martin Tuomolin, Magnus Larsson, Kristoffer Hjälmberg, Lisa Hjernestam, Andreas Tosting, Christian Jangegård, Eskil Lövström, Anders Larsen.
Das wir irgendwann keinen Zucker mehr sehen können, haben wir im Sport alle schon erlebt. Aber warum ist das so? Und wieso wissen viele viel zu wenig über den Wasser & Salzhaushalt? Christian, Gründer von Rabbit Fuel gibt Euch viele eigene Erfahrungen und Tipps zum richtigen Essen während einer langen Aktivität. Mit Rabbit Fuel entstand aus dem Eigenbedarf ein Produkt, dass gerade bei langen Distanzen hilft etwas herzhaftes zu essen. Aber nicht nur das: es hilft am Ende auch, den Magen zu beruhigen, um wieder Gels & Co. zu sich nehmen zu können. Christan gibt viele Insights und es sind sogar viele schöne Zitate entstanden, wie z.B. „Ich kann mir nichts dafür kaufen, dass ich bei Strava gut aussehe.“. Hört rein, Ingo & André haben viel gelernt und Ihr nehmt in jedem Fall auch sinnvolle Tipps mit. Link zu Rabbit Fuel bei uns im Shop: https://www.enjoyyourbike.com/rabbitfuel/ Rabbit Fuel Website: https://www.rabbit-fuel.com/ Rabbit-Fuel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rabbit_fuel/ 00:00:00 Intro: Ernährung im Sport 00:03:32 Lockere A-B Fragen zum Thema Essen und mehr 00:21:24 Christians sportlicher Hintergrund: Trailrunning, Bikepacking 00:37:28 Ernährung: Ultracycling/Ultrarunning: Wie macht man das mit dem Essen? 00:46:00 Zucker macht irgendwann nicht mehr satt: Die Entstehung von Rabbit Fuel 01:33:04 Alltags-Ernährung: Vor dem Sport, nach dem Sport fuelen? 01:53:22 Christians Ernährungsstrategie im Wettkampf 02:00:37 Salzhaushalt! Ein unterschätztes Thema: wie & wieviel Wasser & Salz muss ich zuführen? 02:19:52 Ernährungs-Unterschieden zwischen kurzen und langen Sport-Events 02:21:35 Nach dem Sport: Protein-Hype ignorieren? 02:37:05 Schlusswort: Wieder viel gelernt! Salz, Kohlenhydrate und Rabbit Fuel macht satt
Åtta timmars radio om och med fågelsång. Direktsänt från Tåkern, Bingsmarken, Lillån & Storån, Strömbäck-Kont, Nåsten och Tromsö. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Fågelsångsnatten är här igen. För sjätte året i rad fångar mikrofonerna upp fågelröster från flera olika platser i Sverige. Nytt för i år är även en plats i Norge.Naturmorgons programledare, reportrar och fågelexperter guidar i den fågelsång som hörs just denna majnatt. Men det blir också långa stunder med bara fågelsång. Timmen mellan klockan fyra och fem viks helt åt fågelsång utan prat.Programledarna Mats Ottosson och Jenny Berntson Djurvall håller samman maratonsändningen från en utestudio som i år är placerat vid den klassiska fågelsjön Tåkern i Östergötland.Dessutom sänds fågelsång direkt från Bingsmarken utanför Smygehuk i Skåne, Lillån och Storån vid Tinäset på gränsen mellan Västmanland och Uppland, Strömbäck-Kont utanför Umeå i Västerbotten, Nåsten i Uppland och Straumsbukta och Tisnes utanför Tromsö i Norge.Här finns del ett av natten: Från 00.02 till 04.00.De fyra arenorna + de två extramikrofonernaProgramledarna Mats Ottosson och Jenny Berntson Djurvall har sin utestudio vid fågelsjön Tåkern i Östergötland. Med lite tur kommer lyssnarna redan under de mörka timmarna kunna höra flera arter beckasiner, småfläckig sumphöna och trumpetande tranor därifrån. Det finns chans både på roliga, mystiska fågelläten i mörkret, och sedan en vacker fågelkör när gryningen nalkas.Vid Bingsmarken utanför Smygehuk i Skåne lyssnar reporter Lisa Henkow och fågelprofessor Susanne Åkesson efter sånglärka och kärrsångare. De har även chans på till exempel hämpling, kattuggla, vattenrall och näktergal.Över 100 mil längre norrut (fågelvägen) njuter reporter Joacim Lindwall och fågelexpert Lars Edenius av morkullor och trastar i Strömbäck-Kont utanför Umeå. De hoppas även på enkelbeckasin, dvärgmås, skrattmås, grönbena, gluttsnäppa och sångsvan med flera.Reporter Lena Näslund, fågelexpert Didrik Vanhoenacker och ljudtekniker Andreas Tosting paddlar fram genom natten i Storån och Lillån vid Tinäset, på gränsen mellan Uppland och Västmanland. Det finns myrmark och gammal barrskog innanför strandkanten och trion tror på sångsvan, tranor, storlom, hackspettar, ugglor, orrar, korp och korsnäbbar.I Straumsbukta utanför Tromsö i Nordnorge går solen knappt ner den här natten. Här spelar kustens och havets fåglar upp i en miljö som är helt ny för Fågelsångsnatten.Till en liten vattensamling i skogsområdet Nåsten utanför Uppsala söker sig både däggdjur och fåglar om natten för att dricka. Här finns förhoppningar om att få komma en enstaka lövsångare, stjärtmes eller taltrast riktigt nära. FågelsånglektionerUnder våren har Mats Ottosson gjort fem nya fågelsånglektioner, om bland annat rovfåglarnas knepiga läten och tips på hur man bäst använder sig av fågelsångsappar i mobilen. Totalt finns nu 48 fågelsånglektioner att lyssna på i podden Livet enligt Naturmorgon.Samlad information på hemsidan och sociala medierAll information om Fågelsångsnatten finns samlad på sverigesradio.se/naturmorgon. Bilder och filmer läggs också upp inför och under natten på facebook och instagram, där vi heter Naturmorgon.Programledare: Jenny Berntson Djurvall och Mats OttossonReportrar: Lisa Henkow, Joacim Lindwall, Lena Näslund.Experter: Susanne Åkesson, Didrik Vanhoenacker, Lars EdeniusDigital redaktör: Karin GyllenklevProducenter: Roger Bengtsson och Helena SöderlundhTekniker: Martin Tuomolin, Magnus Larsson, Kristoffer Hjälmberg, Lisa Hjernestam, Andreas Tosting, Christian Jangegård, Eskil Lövström, Anders Larsen.
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#490 Athlete Success Story Paul Hunziker Welcome Welcome to Episode #490 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. I am personally very excited about this episode. I have had the privilege of coaching Paul Hunziker since August of 2024. It's not uncommon to have a new athlete and see their training history and see lower than planned training like missed workouts. Paul was the exact opposite. Paul is a workhorse and really needed a coach to reign him in rather than spur him on. Paul recently blew his estimated marathon time by more than 10 minutes with an exceptionally executed pacing and nutrition plan finishing in 3:14:13. We are going to have that interview for your today plus much, much more! Hi Rich! Man, I am so looking forward to talking with Paul and hearing about his marathon journey and all the growth in between! I am also stoked to watch IM 70.3 St George tomorrow morning AND race Fandango (not at the same time of course). Will you be tuning into St. George? Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Interview: Paul Hunziker Get Gritty: Just Get Started TriDot Workout of the Week: Functional Threshold Power 20-Minute Fun Segment: Triathlon Fandango! Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. May 13 - Webinar Boulder 70.3 Race Recon with Race Director Brian Bohrer May 17 - Podcast Boulder 70.3 Race Recon May 24 - Coach Bobby McGee on the upcoming Run Camp May 31 May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder TriDot Pool School July 26-27 Learn more about it at https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Fun note: last Saturday we had Isabelle, Stephanie, Laura, Sean and Olivia take the 1st Saturday in May polar plunge at Chatfield. We took a temperature and it was 57 degrees. Laura took off like a champ and the rest of us got ice cream headaches. We then rode for about 2.5-3 hours in the park and then did our off-the-bike runs on the trails. Talk about a truly epic weekend! Whilst you all were out there tackling the ice cold waters of the Chatfield Reservoir, I was out there taming the wilds of Stage 3 of the Pike's Peak APEX! I had the hardest, most heart-pumping, adrenaline inducing ride of my life! I also had a bit of a spill. Here's some of the stats: 14.19 mi, 2:29:53 moving time, 1995 feet of climbing and several PRs– PR on existential crisis (7:10) PR on Canon Steep Part REDUX (4:58) PR on 9.73 Out Of The Ice Box (18:40) PR on fully flaccid (12:42) Well, Rich—between the race-watching, the racing, and those frosty polar plunges, it's officially go time for endurance season! But today, we get to slow down just enough to celebrate an incredible athlete win. From logging disciplined miles to executing a near-perfect marathon, Paul Hunziker is proof that when you combine smart coaching with next-level consistency, breakthroughs happen. So lace up, listeners—because Paul's story is packed with wisdom, grit, and a whole lot of inspiration. Let's dive into our Ask a Coach section, brought to you by… Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Let's cut to the chase: you want results, well we've got the tools. Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching + TriDot = smarter workouts, better feedback, and real progress. Click either mine or Coach Rich's TriDot link & get 2 weeks free, and train with purpose from day one. After that, it's as low as $14.99/month. Ready to train like an athlete with a plan? Hit the link in the show notes and get started today. Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Interview: Paul Hunziker Today we are excited to bring you a Grit2Greatness athlete success story. As I said at the start, Paul Hunziker from Tacoma Washington has an incredible work ethic. When we charted his strategy for this year, it was clear he wanted to PR a marathon and finish an full-distance IRONMAN. He recently checked off the former and is now focused on the latter. Get Gritty Tip: Just Get Started Alright athletes, it's time to Get Gritty. Today's theme is simple—but powerful: just get started. Here's the truth: most goals don't fail because of a lack of talent. They fail because we wait for the “perfect time,” the “perfect plan,” or the “perfect mindset.” But perfection is a myth. If you're waiting for the stars to align before you take action—you'll be waiting forever. Getting started is where the transformation begins. It doesn't have to be a full-send workout. It can be putting on your running shoes. Opening your training plan. Logging that first 10-minute spin. One small step creates momentum, and momentum creates belief. Every big success story you admire? It started with one decision to move forward—often imperfectly. So the next time resistance whispers in your ear, “Not today,” or “You're not ready,” I want you to respond with action. Any action. Forward is forward. Because once you're in motion, everything changes. The path reveals itself, the confidence builds, and before you know it—you're becoming the athlete you imagined. So this week, don't overthink it. Just get gritty. And just get started. TriDot Workout of the Week: Workout Summary: Functional Threshold Test (20-minute) Session Note: Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 3 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 Main Set 20 min - all out maximal effort Pacing Tip: Start at the average watts of your previous month's 20-minute. Use erg mode to control the effort. 1st 5' - hold that previous 20-minute average, 2nd 5' - slowly increment watts until you reach a perceived limit, 3rd 5' the same. Last 5' can be more aggressive. Be sure to enter/confirm your assessment results to update your training intensities and race projections. Fun Segment: Triathlon Fandango! A wild mix of multisport mayhem—where strategy meets spontaneity, and nothing goes according to plan! According to the Oxford Dictionary, a Fandango is a lively Spanish dance for two people, typically accompanied by castanets or tambourine. It can also be a foolish or useless act or thing. So with that context, are you ready for TRIATHLON FANDANGO! In this segment we'll throw a little controlled chaos into your training day! A ‘fandango' is usually a lively dance or an unpredictable situation… and let's be honest, that sounds a lot like your last transition, doesn't it? In this segment, we celebrate the unexpected moments, awkward moves, and off-the-cuff brilliance that only triathletes truly understand. Blockbuster Buoyancy You have to swim in a costume from your favorite movie—what do you choose and how do you make it hydrodynamic? Bonus points if it involves a cape, fins, or lightsaber. Snack Station Showdown Your only bike nutrition can come from gas station snacks. Build your fueling plan using three items and explain how they power your ride. (Yes, you can pick a taquito or tornado, but good luck with the aftermath.) Discipline Detour You must swap one triathlon leg with a totally unrelated skill—karate, chess, salsa dancing… what do you pick and why would it give you a competitive edge? Just imagine the T1 transition into a full tango. Bag Swap Roulette You have to trade your tri bag for a mystery duffel handed to you at check-in. What's the one item you're praying is inside—and what would send you straight into panic mode? Please let it be chamois cream… please. Celebrity Play-by-Play Your entire race will be commentated live by one celebrity. Who do you choose, and what kind of outrageous commentary are they dropping mid-race? Morgan Freeman narrating your port-a-potty stop? Iconic. And that's a wrap on this round of Triathlon Fandango—where the weird gets wilder, the hypothetical gets hilarious, and the only thing more unpredictable than your T1 socks is what we'll spin up next time. Got a ridiculous scenario you want us to tackle? Send it our way and keep the Fandango fun rolling. Until then, stay weird, race hard, and never underestimate the power of a good snack and a wild imagination! Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
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#489 Athlete Success with Vespa Power Welcome Welcome to Episode #489 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. If you have ever struggled with GI issues from too many gels, if you have every struggled to stay ahead of the bonk, if you feel blown up the day after a race - you want to listen to the rest of this episode. We have Peter Defty from Vespa Power joining us to give you some hope. April, are you ready to talk about Vespa Power? And, are you ready to equip us with some resilience tools? Heck yes, Rich! I am especially excited to share one resilience tool in our Get Gritty segment that has helped me and my athletes overcome personal challenges and setbacks. But first, let's shift gears—literally and metabolically. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to fuel your endurance engine, this is your wake-up call. Vespa Power might be the performance edge you've been missing. Let's go! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Interview: Peter Defty from Vespa Power Get Gritty: The Setback Script TriDot Workout of the Week: Race Rehearsal Fun Segment: Coach Cari Lubenow / “That Pro Triathlon Life” Announcements and News: IRONMAN Press Release: Single One Day World Championship in Kona. From Scott Derue Dear Triathlon `Ohana, Over the past year, the question I have been asked the most has been about the future of the IRONMAN World Championship. For the first time in its history, the IRONMAN World Championship moved to split locations in 2023 for two reasons. Significant numbers of deferrals from cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic required two days of racing, and a 2-day, single-location format was tried in 2022 and found to be unsustainable for the local community in Kona, Hawai`i. With a deep commitment to and care for the Kona community, combined with the rich triathlon history and iconic sporting legacy of Nice, France, the decision was made to hold the men and women's races in different locations. In addition, aligned with IRONMAN's goal of growing the sport of triathlon, it was expected that split locations for men and women's racing would lead to greater exposure for all and more women participating in the sport of triathlon. Since first announcing that format change, we have been meticulous in monitoring and reviewing athlete behavior, collecting feedback, and conducting extensive research. Putting the needs and preferences of our athletes first – and thinking about the long-term growth of triathlon – we are excited to announce that, beginning in 2026, the IRONMAN World Championship will return to its roots of Hawai'i, with Kona hosting a reimagined single day of racing, bringing women and men together for the IRONMAN World Championship. Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. May 10 - Athlete Highlight with Paul Hunziker May 13 - Webinar Boulder 70.3 Race Recon May 17 - Podcast Boulder 70.3 Race Recon May 24 - Swim Camp Highlights and interviews May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder We are 70% of capacity https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp So whether you're processing the big Kona news or locking in your training calendar for our spring camp season, one thing's for sure—there's no shortage of exciting movement in our sport. Speaking of support for that movement, it's time to fuel your curiosity and your performance. Let's roll into today's Ask a Coach segment, brought to you by a sponsor who knows a thing or two about steady energy and smart fueling… Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance You're putting in the work—now let's make it count. At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to give you personalized training that adapts to YOU. Whether you're chasing a PR, qualifying for Worlds, or just trying to stay consistent, TriDot takes out all the guesswork. So, how to get started? Sign up through Coach April's or Coach Rich's link, get a 2-week free trial, and dive into smarter training for just $14.99/month after that. Better training starts now—click the link in our show notes and let's go!
#488 Athlete Success Story with Sasha Goldsberry Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Athlete Success Story: Sasha Goldsberry qualifies for the 2025 Worlds 70.3 in Marbella, Spain! Get Gritty: Training Camp - G2G Run Camp Schedule TriDot Workout of the Week: Marathon Repeat Fun Segment: Triathlon Truth or Trash Talk?! Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. Apr. 26 - Athlete Highlight! :) Sasha Goldsberry May 3 - Vespa Power with Peter Defty May 10 - Athlete Highlight with Paul Hunziker May 13 - Webinar Boulder 70.3 Race Recon May 17 - Podcast Boulder 70.3 Race Recon May 24 - Swim Camp Highlights and interviews May 31 - Bike Camp Highlights and interviews G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder We are already at 50% of slots reserved. Price Alert! Prices go up on May 1st and Discounts drop. For more information…. https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp While I've been soaking up the sun and recharging on the beaches of Cancun, the endurance world hasn't slowed down one bit—and honestly, neither have we! So whether you're lounging poolside or grinding through peak training, we've got a show packed with everything you need to stay inspired and on track. Next up, today's Ask a Coach sponsor! Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance You're putting in the work—now let's make it count. At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to give you personalized training that adapts to YOU. Whether you're chasing a PR, qualifying for Worlds, or just trying to stay consistent, TriDot takes out all the guesswork. So, how to get started? Sign up through Coach April's or Coach Rich's link, get a 2-week free trial, and dive into smarter training for just $14.99/month after that. Better training starts now—click the link in our show notes and let's go!
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Welcome Welcome to Episode #487 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. Mountain bike racing and riding in the foothills last weekend has us super excited for this week's topic and guest. We have Bill Plock joining us to talk about an incredible riding experience - Colorado's Ride. April, how are you feeling after last week's The Bear MTB race? I'm still hootin' and hollerin' from such an EPIC day on the trails! That course had it all—technical climbs, fast descents, and some serious scenery. Huge shoutout to Rattler Racing for putting on a top-notch event. The community vibe, the volunteers, the energy—it all made for one unforgettable race. I seriously can't wait for the next one. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: How to Serpentine Swim? Guest Interview: Bill Plock on Colorado's Ride Get Gritty: Training Camp - G2G Bike Camp Schedule TriDot Workout of the Week: Easy Ride Fun Segment: Triathlon Guilty Pleasures Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. Apr. 26 - Athlete Highlight! :) Sasha Goldsberry May 3 - Group Ride - Boulder 70.3 of FulGaz G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder We are already at 50% of slots reserved. Price Alert! Prices go up on May 1st and Discounts drop. For more information…. https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Grit2Greatness Endurance Website and Social Media - Come check out our new coaching Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance With so much happening this season—from athlete highlights to our spring training camps—it's clear that progress favors the prepared. And that's exactly what our next segment is all about. It's time for Ask a Coach, where we tackle your biggest training questions and help you get one step closer to your goals. But first, let's introduce our sponsor for today's Ask A Coach segment. Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Greatness isn't about luck—it's about preparation. At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've partnered with TriDot to help you train with purpose, precision, and progress. Custom workouts. Smarter insights. AND a 2-week free trial to prove it works. After that? Plans start at just $14.99/month. No more wasted time. No more wasted effort. Click either Coach Rich's or Coach April's link in our show notes and train like the athlete you're meant to be. Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: How to Serpentine Swim We received an Ask A Coach through the 303 Triathlon website this week Ruth asks: Dear Coach, Could you give me some race strategy tips on how to: swim the full length of the lane, turn at the wall, and swim back down the same lane to complete one lap (or two lengths) of the pool. Then swim under the lane line to the next lane and repeat the process until athletes have completed a lap in six lanes for a total of 300 meters. Please include advice about: *passing when someone is coming back down the same lane ( possibility of 3 abreast) *does it matter if you pass on the right or left of the athlete? *touch & kick off OR flip when returning down the SAME lane *your technique for getting under the lane rope and heading off again *explain the mind set, as I'm used to open water races and I want to dominate Thank you in advance! I listen to your podcasts during long, indoor bike sessions. You make me feel a part of the triathlon world. I get your email notifications for Grit2Greatness Endurance. I hope the following specifics aid you in your response to me. I don't like adding the anxiousness of "how" to execute the swim, so any advice is welcome! The race is May 3, so I have time to practice what you suggest. I've done 2 serpentine swim races and the biggest issues for me were: *passing through the congestion of swimmers returning down the lane *swimmers resting at the wall and thusly blocking the ability to push-off/flip-turn *choosing which side to pass a swimmer on that is meandering Dear Ruth, This serpentine swim format presents some unique challenges, but with the right strategies, you can navigate the congestion smoothly and maintain momentum throughout the race. Here are a few strategies: 1. Passing Through Lane Congestion Strategic Positioning: Start strong to secure a front position and avoid major bottlenecks early on. If starting later, be mentally prepared for more congestion. Breath Control & Awareness: Practice bilateral breathing to keep an eye on approaching swimmers. This helps with timing a pass effectively. Speed Bursts: Rather than attempting a sustained faster pace, use short, controlled accelerations to overtake when space opens up. 2. Dealing With Swimmers Blocking the Wall Adaptable Turn Techniques: If a flip turn isn't possible, opt for an open turn with a powerful push-off at an angle. Underwater Exit: If the lane rope transition is congested, avoid surface-level interference by streamlining under the resting swimmers while transferring to the next lane. Pre-race Observation: Before starting, assess common bottleneck areas—know which lanes tend to clog near the walls and mentally prepare alternate strategies. Communicate: Before the race, talk to the 3-4 swimmers ahead of you to come to a working agreement that if you get your toes tapped, move to the side at the next wall. 3. Choosing the Best Side to Pass a Meandering Swimmer (if you can't pass at the wall) Reading Body Language: Observe patterns in how the swimmer moves—does their meandering have a rhythm? Predict their next movement before passing. Firm Commitment: Once you initiate a pass, sticking to your chosen side with confidence to prevent hesitation that could slow you down or cause contact. Gentle Tap: If someone is repeatedly veering into her path, a subtle tap or verbal signal can alert them without disrupting their rhythm. Practice these strategies in training sessions with other swimmers to simulate race-day conditions. This combination of communication, awareness, adaptability, and assertiveness will make all the difference. Good luck and let us know how it goes! Interview: Colorado's Ride with Bill Plock Bill Plock, Ride Director for Colorado's Ride is going to talk to us about this epic experience, Colorado's Ride. This is a premier cycling adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of the San Juan region. This unforgettable journey takes you through Silverton, La Plata and Archuleta counties, and the legendary Wolf Creek Pass, with overnight stays in the charming towns of Durango and Pagosa Springs. Immerse yourself in Colorado's most scenic and iconic destinations while enjoying a ride that prioritizes adventure, exploration, and connection. Get Gritty Tip: Attend A Training Camp G2G Bike Focused Camp: May 24-25 Day 1: May 24 - Chatfield State Swim Beach Lot Day 1 Schedule: 8:00 Athlete Welcome Kit & Swag (Coffee and Carbs) 8:30 Bike mechanical clinic (get you hands dirty) 10:00 Transition Clinic 11:30 Lunch and Learn (box lunches)* 12:00 Race Rehearsal (2-4 hours; cheer others when done) 5:00 Social Happy Hour (Breckenridge Brewery) * Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions What to Bring: Bike gear (bike, pump, helmet, shoes, bottles, nutrition, emergency kit) Transition Bag (sunscreen, rubber bands, baby powder) Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses) Day 2: May 25 - Chatfield State Swim Beach Lot Day 2 Schedule: 8:30 Meetup (Coffee and Carbs) 9:00 Bike Handling Skills Clinic (2 hrs) 10:30 Bike Climbing and Descending Practical 12:00 Lunch* and “Ask A Legend” with TBD 1:00 Start Long Runs (1-2 hours; cheer others when done) 3:00 Camp Awards and Closing What to Bring: Bike gear (bike, pump, helmet, shoes, bottles, nutrition, emergency kit) Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses) Transition bag (towel, sun screen, etc) TriDot Workout/Drill of the Week: Easy Ride Easy Ride Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 4 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups Main Set All @ Z2 Include 2 or 3 repeats of even duration of Hcp totaling 4 min. Session Note This is an easy ride for a reason. Focus on a smooth pedal stroke and holding around 90 rpms. Manage your intensity based on heart rate rather than power. Going faster or further on this session will likely hinder your recovery from prior sessions and your ability to get the most out of future sessions. For the HCP (high-cadence pedaling) efforts, pedal as fast as you can pedal without bouncing in the saddle. Try to achieve up to about 115 rpms. During HCP, use very low resistance (low gear and/or reduced power). The objective is smooth and fast leg speed not generating power. Fun Segment: Triathlon Guilty Pleasures Segment: Triathlon Guilty Pleasures – Rank That Ridiculousness! Welcome to Triathlon Guilty Pleasures, where we confess our quirkiest habits, indulgent routines, and those oddly specific rituals we swear help us race better. But this time… I'm going to read six scenarios and rate each one on a scale from 1 to 5 for absurdity—with 1 being totally understandable and 5 being what is even happening?! Rich, are you ready to let the judgment begin? 1. The Matching Gear Mania “Every piece of race day gear has to match—from the kit and shoes to the water bottles and gels. Color coordination is power.” Stylish? Absolutely. Necessary? Debatable. 2. Zone 2 = Trash TV Time “Treadmill sessions are scheduled around reality TV shows. If I'm not running, I'm not watching. Endurance meets entertainment.” You're either building aerobic fitness… or judging cupcakes on Netflix. 3. Sunglass Snobbery “I have sunglasses for every training mood—‘aero mode,' ‘cloudy intervals,' ‘post-race selfies,' and more.” Fashion meets function… but mostly fashion. 4. The Post-Race Shower Snack “Sometimes I bring a PB&J into the shower after a race so I can eat and rinse off at the same time.” Fueling meets multitasking… or madness. 5. Pre-Race Burger Ritual “I have to eat a cheeseburger the night before every race. No burger, no PR.” Is it carb-loading or superstition? Yes. 6. Bike Cleaning as Therapy “I clean my bike before every long ride, even if it's already spotless. It calms me.” Clean drivetrain = clear mind. Listener Prompt: What's your triathlon guilty pleasure? DM us, tag us, or confess anonymously—we'll read the best ones in a future episode and rank the ridiculousness! Closing Line: No matter how wild, weird, or wonderful… if it keeps you training, it's totally valid. Mostly. Closing: Before we close, I want to wish Caroline Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it!
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#486 Triathlon Longevity with Coach K Welcome Welcome to Episode #486 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. We are rolling out the fountain of youth this week as we explore how triathlon leads to longevity and how to splash around in this fountain of youth for as long as you can. April – that's right, Rich! This week we're trading wrinkle cream for running shoes and Botox for bike intervals. Because if triathlon is the fountain of youth, then we're doing cannonballs in it! We've got insights, inspiration, and maybe a few secrets to staying fast, strong, and ageless—so let's jump in! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach: How to find longevity in triathlon? Get Gritty: Attend a Training Camp - Preview of Swim Camp Schedule TriDot Workout of the Week: Swim Ladder Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather–Disney Edition Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. Apr. 19 - Bill Plock joining us to talk about Colorado's Ride Apr. 26 - Athlete Highlight! :) Sasha Goldsberry May 3 - Group Ride - Boulder 70.3 of FulGaz G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder The water bottles arrived and they look amazing. We are already at 20% of slots reserved. https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Grit2Greatness Endurance Website and Social Media - Come check out our new coaching Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Greatness isn't about luck—it's about preparation. At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've partnered with TriDot to help you train with purpose, precision, and progress. Custom workouts. Smarter insights. AND a 2-week free trial to prove it works. After that? Plans start at just $14.99/month. No more wasted time. No more wasted effort. Click either Coach Rich's or Coach April's link in our show notes and train like the athlete you're meant to be. Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Webinar with Coach Kurt “Mad Dog” Madden Coach Kurt Madden, with 50 IRONMAN finishes, 15 first place finishes in his age group across IRONMAN competitions, multiple top-ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships, and Two-Time Winner of the Ultraman World Championships is joining us to talk about longevity in triathlon and running. Get Gritty Tip: Attend A Training Camp Day 1: May 17 - USAFA Recreation Center Schedule: 8:00 Welcome and Swag (coffee and carbs) 8:30 Swim Skills Workshop (3 hrs) 11:30 Lunch and Learn (box lunches)* 12:00 Race Rehearsal (2-4 hours; cheer others when done) 5:00 Social happy hour (Ivy Wild at the Bistro) * Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions What to Bring: Swim gear (swimsuit, googles, cap, longblade fins, snorkel and nose clip) Bike gear (bike, helmet, shoes, bottles, nutrition, emergency kit) Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses) ID and and Gate Pass Day 2: May 18 - Chatfield State Park Kingfisher Lot (across from Gravel Pond) Schedule: 8:00 Meetup for coffee and carbs 8:30 AM OWS Clinic (Location A - Gravel Pond beach) 10:00 Transition Clinic (Location B - Swim Beach lot) 12:00 Lunch* and “Ask A Legend” with Olympic Triathlete Jennifer Gutierrez 1:00 Start Long Runs (1-2 hours; cheer others when done) 3:00 Camp Awards and Closing * Please let us know about any food allergies or dietary restrictions What to Bring: Swim gear (swim or tri suit, wetsuit, tinted goggles, bright swim cap, neoprene cap (optional), swim safe buoy, earplugs, vaseline, TriSlide) Run gear (running shoes, running hat, sunglasses) Transition bag (towel, etc) TriDot Workout/Drill of the Week: Swim Ladder Ready to descend the swim ladder? This week's workout is all about pacing, form under fatigue, and dialing in your endurance one rung at a time. We kick things off with a smooth 200 at Zone 2, just to get things flowing. From there, we sharpen technique with some 6/1/6 drills and one-eyed breathing to help you stay long and balanced in the water. Main Set 1 x 500 Build to Z4 (20 sec) 1 x 400 Build to Z4 (20 sec) 2 x 300 @ Z4 w/Paddles (20 sec) 2 x 200 @ Z2 (20 sec) 5 x 100 @ Desc to Z4 w/Paddles (20 sec) 125 Alternating Drill Choice/Free by 25 (25 sec) Cool Down Balance of time @ Z2 and/or repeat warmup drills as time permits. Session tip: As the intervals get shorter and your rest gets more generous, resist the urge to get sloppy. Hold that form, stay efficient, and finish as strong as you started. Swim ladders are sneaky good—they build aerobic strength while training your brain to stay focused when fatigue sets in. Climb smart, descend sharper. Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather – Disney Edition! “Okay folks, it's time for a magical twist on our favorite game—Triathlon Would You Rather: Disney Edition! We're diving headfirst into the world of castles, sidekicks, and talking animals… but with a triathlon twist. These questions will put your race-day imagination to the test!” Would You Rather… …have your bike tuned by the mice from Cinderella OR ride a bike built by Hiccup from How to Train Your Dragon? …run your marathon through the Pride Lands being chased by hyenas OR Run through the hellscape that is Fantasia! …fuel with Princess Tiana's beignets at every aid station OR pre-race carbo-load with Lady and the Tramp? …have Genie as your triathlon coach with unlimited wishes (but zero structure) OR be coached by Mulan—with perfectly executed drills and warrior-level discipline? …be stuck in a never-ending loop of “Let It Go” for the entire bike course OR have “It's a Small World After All” play during the entire run course? …be the only human in a Disney-themed triathlon with every character in costume OR do a normal triathlon—but every volunteer is a Disney villain? …win your age group and get your medal presented by Mickey Mouse OR finish last but get a surprise post-race photo shoot with the entire Disney Princess crew? Closing Line: “So…to our listeners, what's your pick? And remember, there are no wrong answers—just magical ones. Share your choices with us on Instagram, Facebook, or tag a Disney-obsessed training partner who needs to hear this!” "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." – Walt Disney Closing: Before we close, I want to wish you (April) good luck at tomorrow's “The Bear” MTB race by Rattler Racing. Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
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Are you tuning into this podcast during a long run? Are you properly fuelling? And if so, with what? Join Andy, Rick, and Sarah as they explore the ins and outs of optimising your long run fuelling. They'll break down the nutritional benefits of gels versus real food, what gels are actually made of, and how each option stacks up in terms of convenience. Tune in to learn how to fuel smarter and make the most of your run!The Running Channel Podcast tackles one big topic each episode, amongst helpful tips and light-hearted chat on the latest news in the running world. Hosted by Sarah Hartley (amateur runner) and Andy Baddeley (former pro runner) alongside Rick Kelsey (recovering runner), the TRC Podcast is friendly, jargon-free, and the perfect accompaniment to your runs. Join The Running Channel Club for exclusive additional podcast episodes, bite-sized courses, live Q&As and so much more! Head to club.therunningchannel.comFor all enquiries contact podcast@therunningchannel.com .If you liked this, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. And leave us a 5* review and rating, it really helps us get discovered.We're on YouTube too, so check us out there: www.youtube.com/runningchannel .Mentioned in this episode:Buy Shokz now with TRC10 and get £10 off and a limited Eliud Kipchoge co-branded bell
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Gerald Pollack, a renowned professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington and founding editor-in-chief of the journal Water. Dr. Pollack is widely recognized for his groundbreaking discoveries in cell biology and water science, particularly his identification of the “fourth phase” of water—also known as EZ (exclusion zone) water. His research offers a radical rethinking of how water functions in biological systems, challenging classical theories. Today we explore the foundations of Dr. Pollack's theory, emphasizing the influential research of the late Gilbert Ling. We begin by examining key topics such as the existence of the cell membrane, evidence challenging ATP as the cell's energy currency, and the disproofs of the membrane-pump theory. We also question conventional models of the atom and consider how Dr. Pollack's findings connect to these paradigm shifts. Finally, we discuss the discoveries from Dr. Pollack's lab and their far-reaching implications for biology and human health.Full Show Notes Here. Follow The Whole Health Podcast on Instagram @wholehealthpodTimestamps 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:17 Welcome 00:02:09 Sponsor: Biojit 00:03:26 Dr. Gerald Pollack00:03:47 Love for Science 00:09:35 Questioning the Textbook and Our Understanding of Water 00:15:07 Jerry's Teaching Methods 00:17:00 Herold Hillman: Does the Cell Membrane Exist?00:22:13 Gilbert Ling 00:23:26 Ling's Theory of Water 00:26:26 Writing Cells, Gels, and the Engines of Life 00:27:27 The Association-Induction Hypothesis 00:30:12 Independent Disproofs Against the Membrane-Pump Theory 00:31:28 Podolsky & Morales: There is no “High Energy Phosphate Bond” in ATP00:35:24 ATP as a Cardinal Absorbent 00:36:12 Ling's Stacked Dipole Theory and Why it is Not Accurate 00:40:45 Gilbert Ling's Inventions, MRI, etc. 00:41:49 EZ Water Electrical Charge 00:43:56 EZ Creating a Battery and its Implications for Cellular Energetics 00:46:02 Infrared Light Powers the Battery 00:51:12 Arturo Herrera, Human Photosynthesis 00:54:51 Polywater 00:57:47 EZ Structure vs. Bulk Water Structure 01:03:34 Infrared Light's Role in EZ Formation 01:04:20 Hydrogen Bonds SImply a Conjecture 01:05:38 Questioning the Structure of the Atom 01:16:37 EZ Projection of a Meter Long (39 inch)01:21:39 Deuterium and Deuterium Depleted Water 01:23:20 Phase Transitions Within the Cell01:27:15 Continuous Flow Occurs Through Hydrophilic Tubes Immersed in Water 01:36:41 The Driver of Blood Circulation Beyond the Heart 01:42:53 Implications for Human Health 01:55:42 Kangen Water Support the showPodcast Website Whole Health InstagramMy Website My InstagramMy X
#485 The ONE Thing with Jay Papasan Welcome Welcome to Episode #485 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of interviews, coaching tips and discussion. This week we have a special interview with someone that everyone, athlete or not, will learn something from. Jay Papasan is a bestselling author and business leader, who co-authored The ONE Thing, The Surprising Truth Behind Extraordinary Results. Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach - Feature Interview with Jay Papasan Get Gritty: The ONE Thing Principles TriDot Workout of the Week: Bike Power Intervals Fun Segment: Guess that Gear! Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. Apr. 12 - Coach Kurt Madden, with 50 IRONMAN finishes, 15 first place finishes in his age group across IRONMAN competitions, multiple top-ten finishes at the Ironman World Championships, and Two-Time Winner of the Ultraman World Championships is joining us to talk about longevity in triathlon and running Apr. 19 - Bill Plock joining us to talk about Colorado's Ride Apr. 26 - Athlete Highlight! :) Sasha Goldsberry May 3 - Group Ride - Boulder 70.3 of FulGaz G2G Spring Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder The water bottles arrived and they look amazing. We are already at 20% of slots reserved. https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp Grit2Greatness Endurance Website and Social Media - Come check out our new coaching Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance What's the difference between a good triathlete and a GREAT one? Smart training. And that's where we come in! At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to bring you easy onboarding, custom workouts, and data-driven insights that actually make a difference. Try it free for two weeks—then keep the momentum going for as little as $14.99/month. Sign up through Coach April's or Coach Rich's link in our show notes, and let's start training like you mean it! Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Interview with Jay Papasan Jay's expertise in focus, goal-setting, and high performance makes him an excellent guest for the 303 Triathlon Podcast. The ONE Thing provides a powerful framework for busy athletes looking to balance training, work, and life while staying laser-focused on what truly moves the needle. His insights can help endurance athletes simplify their approach, build consistency, and achieve breakthrough results—both on and off the racecourse.. Get Gritty Tip: The principles outlined in *The ONE Thing* can be incredibly effective when applied to triathlon training. Here are five ways they align: 1. **Prioritize Your Focus**: The book emphasizes focusing on one thing that matters most. For triathletes, this could mean identifying the weakest discipline (swim, bike, or run) and devoting extra time and energy to improving it. Alternatively, it might mean prioritizing recovery or strength training if those are key to your performance. 2. **Set Clear Goals**: The ONE Thing encourages setting specific goals that align with your long-term vision. For triathletes, this could mean planning a race calendar and defining what success looks like—whether it's completing your first triathlon or achieving a personal best in your next Ironman. 3. **Time Blocking for Training**: Keller and Papasan emphasize time blocking—dedicating undistracted time to your priority. Triathlon training involves balancing three sports, so time blocking ensures you consistently make space for swim, bike, and run sessions, as well as rest and nutrition planning. 4. **Leverage the Domino Effect**: The concept of tackling the most impactful task first can be applied to triathlon preparation. For example, improving your swimming technique could have a domino effect, boosting your confidence and setting a positive tone for the rest of your training sessions. 5. **Combat Multitasking**: The book warns against multitasking, advocating instead for deep focus on one task at a time. In triathlon training, this could mean being fully present in each workout—focusing on your stroke during swimming, your cadence during cycling, or your form during running—rather than allowing distractions to dilute your effort. Triathlon training requires discipline and strategic planning, and *The ONE Thing* offers a framework to enhance your focus and efficiency. TriDot Workout/Drill of the Week: Bike Power Intervals This week's TriDot Workout of the Week is all about *Power Intervals*—and learning how to generate strong, sustainable watts using two different techniques. After a solid warmup with some Z4 primers, you'll hit two rounds of 4-minute efforts at Zone 4 with a low cadence of 70 rpm, emphasizing raw force. Then you'll dial it back to Zone 2 and hold 90 rpm to recover. Power equals force times speed, and this session trains both sides of the equation—so you build strength *and* speed control. Keep those Zone 4 intervals crisp and clean, and remember: low rpm = grind, high rpm = spin, both equal *power*. Ready to break it down? Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 2 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4 Main Set 2 x 4 min @ Z4 ~70 rpm (2 min) Balance of time @ Z2 Session Note When performing Power Intervals, the hard efforts are all at Z4 but you'll be producing that power using two different techniques. Power is force times speed (cadence). During the initial Z4 efforts, you'll emphasize force production to produce power by pedalling at 70 rpms. During the latter Z4 efforts, you'll shift emphasis to producing power with a higher cadence by pedalling at 90 rpms. Your rest periods between harder efforts are at Z2. Perform Z2 efforts @ 90 rpms. Perform Z4 efforts @ 70 or 90 rpms as directed. And there you have it—your Power Intervals session designed to help you crush your bike splits by training both force and speed. Get after it, stay focused on your cadence zones, and remember: every stroke counts when you're building power with purpose. Now… let's shift gears—literally and figuratively. It's time for one of my favorite parts of the show, where we trade sweat for smarts and see just how well you know your triathlon gear. This week, we're kicking off a brand-new game I'm calling… “Guess That Gear!” Here's how it works: I'll read a few clues about a piece of triathlon equipment—could be from swim, bike, run, or transition—and it's up to you, Rich (and all of you listening), to figure out what it is before I give the answer. Ready to test your triathlon IQ? Let's play Guess That Gear! Fun Segment: Life in the fast lane!!! “Guess That Gear!” – Triathlon Edition Segment Intro (Script): Alright, triathletes, it's time for our fun segment and I've got another completely brand new one for you—It's called, “Guess That Gear!” I'm going to describe a piece of triathlon gear—could be something from the swim, bike, run, or transition—and it's up to you, Rich (and our audience) to figure out what it is… How It Works: I'll give a series of clues about a piece of triathlon-related gear, equipment, or accessory—starting vague and getting more specific. Round 1 Clues: I'm lightweight but can make or break your race. I'm often strapped, clipped, or buckled. Lose me in transition and you're disqualified. What am I? Answer: Helmet Round 2 Clues: I'm packed with calories but not flavor. You'll probably get sick of me around mile 40. I can be fruity, salty, or even a complete mystery… What am I? Answer: Energy gel Round 3 Clues: I'm often forgotten until it's too late. I can mean the difference between crying and cruising. You probably applied me in T1… if you remembered). Answer: Body Glide / Anti-Chafe Balm / Sunblock Round 4 Clues: I sit quietly under pressure. I'm small, but without me, you're not going far. I love CO₂, but I'm not a soda can. Answer: Spare tube Round 5 Clues: I make you look like a superhero... or a sausage. I'm built for speed, not bathroom breaks. If you forget me on race morning, you're going to panic. Answer: Tri suit Okay, that last one's a rite of passage. You haven't really lived until you've tried to wiggle out of one of these in a porta-potty at mile 56. Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance 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!
#484 USAT CEO Vic Brumfield Welcome Welcome to Episode #484 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion. This week we have a special interview with USAT CEO, Vic Brumfield! We are super excited to have Vic on 303 to share USA Triathlon's Mission, Vision and Purpose and Elevate 2028 - roadmap to the LA Olympic games! April, how excited are you for this interview? April - This is the interview of the year right here, Rich, and I love that we got to feature Vic and the USA Triathlon mission on the 303! Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly! Thanks buddy! Let me tell you about today's action packed episode! We've got a lot of great things happening that we can't wait to share. First up, In Today's Show Announcements and News Ask A Coach - Feature Interview with USAT CEO Vic Brumfield Get Gritty: G2G Camp Series! TriDot Workout of the Week: Building 75's Fun Segment: Life in the Fast Lane! Announcements and News: Upcoming Programming - Our March focus will be on running. Apr. 5 - Author of The ONE Thing, Jay Papasan to help us find that lead domino and create habits for success Public Service Announcement Ironman Announced Banned Running Shoes for 2025 Season – Triathlete 2025 IRONMAN Competition Rules - English Version_25 February 2025.pdf World Triathlon approves updates on the Competition Rules G2G Spring Training Camp - Training Camp May 17-18 - Swim Focus in C.Springs and Chatfield May 24-25 - Bike Focus - Chatfield/Chatfield May 31-June 1 Run Focus - Boulder/Boulder Grit2Greatness Endurance Website and Social Media - Come check out our new coaching Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance What's the difference between a good triathlete and a GREAT one? Smart training. And that's where we come in! At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to bring you easy onboarding, custom workouts, and data-driven insights that actually make a difference. Try it free for two weeks—then keep the momentum going for as little as $14.99/month. Sign up through Coach April's or Coach Rich's link in our show notes, and let's start training like you mean it! Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares Ask A Coach: Interview with Vic Brumfield Joining us on the podcast today is Victoria Brumfield, the dynamic new CEO of USA Triathlon. Victoria embodies all the qualities of an outstanding leader—she's collaborative, creative, forward-thinking, service-oriented, and thrives on tackling challenges. With her clear vision for the future of the organization and the sport, along with her diverse expertise and unparalleled passion, she's uniquely equipped to elevate both USA Triathlon and the triathlon and multisport community across the country. As the driving force behind the ambitious 2028 Strategic Plan, Victoria is set to inspire and empower as she leads the way toward a bright future for the sport we all love. Post Interview: Rich: 1. From two truths and a lie - grew up riding horses and then doing standup comedy in NYC, how she found it using both sides of her brain. 2. Rebuilding the team and Tim Yount and gelling as an organization. 3. Getting the word out to tell the industry and world what they are doing and why - super honored to be a part of that strategy in a tangential way. 4. Definitely see the momentum Vic and the team are building. It would be a fun team to be a part of. Get Gritty Tip: Spring Camp Spring Training Camp Last week we talked about Spring Cleaning and Training Tips. Hopefully you are well on your way to having everything tuned, tightened, charged, repaired, bought, etc. I personally went to the bike store on Saturday and bought rim tape, tubes, Co2, Chamois Butt'r, citrus degreaser and more. This week we are diving into Training Camps and why the Grit2Greatness Training Camp Series is a great way to learn, connect and train! Each day will start with the first half of the day being dedicated to the focus of the camp. This applies to both days of the camp, Saturday and Sunday. There will be a mid-day refuel before afternoon training. We want the camp to be compatible with your race preparation, so there is time planned for your race rehearsal and long runs.There will be plenty of support for those going long. Saturdays will end with a social hour where we wind down with refreshments and nutrition that doesn't involve gels and bars. Details to be announced with Campers. Sundays will end after the long run with a Camper Awards Ceremony recognizing podium performance for most engaged, most improved and most supportive to others. Not ready to be a Camper? Try being a Volunteer! We love Volunteers! We will also have a volunteer signup. Just indicate Volunteer and which days in the Reservation form. https://grit2greatnessendurance.com/training-camp TriDot Workout/Drill of the Week: Building 75's This session is all about controlled intensity progression—teaching your body how to increase effort efficiently without burning out. “Building” swim sets like this help develop pacing skills, stroke control, and race-day execution by gradually increasing speed within a single effort or across multiple repetitions. "Building" swim sets consist of one or more rounds of effort of a specific distance where you increase your intensity level during each effort. This increase can be prescribed as either a gradual build throughout the effort or stepped increases at each lap. Why It Works: Enhances pacing awareness by training different effort zones within a single rep. Improves muscular endurance by incorporating a mix of steady-state and high-intensity efforts. Develops speed control with structured builds and descends. Mimics race-day demands by conditioning you to shift gears smoothly. Breaking It Down: Warmup & Prep Work: 400-600 warmup with skills and drills Main Set 8 x 25 as odds @ Z2, Evens Build (15 sec) 4 x 50 Desc 1-4 ( 15 sec) 100 Choice The opening set gets you primed with shorter distances at varying efforts: 25s and 50s focus on gradual builds and controlled descends, waking up speed while reinforcing technique. 100 Choice lets you ease into the workout with your preferred stroke or focus area. Main Set – 4 Rounds of: 4 x 75 (25 sec) as 50 @ Z1, 25 @ Z2 50 @ Z1, 25 @ Z5 25 @ Z2, 50 @ Z4 75 Build to Z5 2 x 50 Drill Choice (20 sec) Each 4-round cycle focuses on controlled effort changes within each 75: First two reps balance steady swimming with a finishing push. Third rep reverses the effort, starting moderate and ending fast. Fourth rep builds all the way to Zone 5, pushing your top-end speed. Drill-focused 50s in between rounds reinforce efficiency before the next push. The Finisher – Kicking & Cooldown 2x 100 Kick (20 sec) 100 Kick sets add a strong aerobic and leg endurance component. Cooldown allows for a return to relaxed, controlled form. Cool Down Balance of time @ Z2 and/or repeat warmup drills as time permits. Takeaways: This workout is perfect for triathletes needing to fine-tune their ability to push through different effort levels in a race. Whether it's the back half of a long swim or a surge to catch a pack, Building 75's train both strength and strategic speed control—exactly what you need to swim smarter and faster on race day. Give this one a go and let us know—how do you handle changing speeds in the water? Fun Segment: Life in the fast lane!!! How It Works: Each guest gets hit with 5 rapid-fire, high-stakes triathlon scenarios. No thinking, no justifying—just a fast answer and on to the next! Life in the Fast Lane – This Week's Scenarios: Last-Minute Gear Swap You're at the start line and realize you grabbed the wrong gear bag. You can either race with… A tri kit 2 sizes too big A casio calculator watch with zero smart functions Nutrition Nightmare Your only nutrition options on the bike are… An entire gel flask of mystery flavor A banana that's been rolling around in the bottom of your bag Mid-Race Musical Madness You're stuck with ONE song on repeat for the entire run. Do you pick… "The Final Countdown" on a never-ending loop A Kidz Bop version of your favorite pump-up song The Mystery Aid Station Surprise You roll up to an aid station, parched and desperate for fuel. But the only two options left are… A cup of warm, flat soda that's been sitting in the sun all day A handful of unmarked energy chews with a questionable texture Race Finish Style You're about to cross the finish line. Do you… Go for the epic victory leap (risking a cramp) Play it cool with a subtle nod like a pro Closing Line: Alright, that was Life in the Fast Lane! No time to overthink, just go with your gut. Let us know in the comments—how would you have answered these? Closing: Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
This week on the podcast we chat about Hobb Kessler's go-to drink powder and answer a few listener questions. We dive into: The difference between collagen and protein powder Adjusting nutrition needs for different types of training Crank Sports gels A whole lot more! Want to be featured on the show? Email us at fuelforthesolepodcast@gmail.com. This episode is fueled by ASICS and RNWY!Head over to ASICS.com and sign up for a OneASICS account. It's completely free and when you sign up you will receive 10% off your first purchase. You also gain access to exclusive colorways on ASICS.com, free standard shipping, special birthday month discounts and more.We've been using RNWY collagen, protein and pre workout and loving it. Head over to https://rnwy.life/ and use code FEATHERS15 for 15% off your purchase. Disclaimer: This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
I am talking about intra run fueling, I have started doing my long runs again and I am very excited to start intra run fueling again. I give you the science behind using manufactured gels vs food you can buy in the candy aisle and help empower you to choose which one is right for you. I share how often you should fuel and how many grams of carbohydrate per hour you need to fuel your body for your run. Here is the link to the article I talk about in this episode. Running doesn't ruin metabolism… but under-eating does!! Check out this free masterclass for a proven 3-step method to support healthy metabolism so you can find your healthiest weight as a female runner! If you have questions about this episode, DM on Instagram @runnergirldietitian
I honestly thought that just by owning a pack of color gels that my photography career would immediately be transformed and I would instantly be more creative, professional and respected. Spoiler alert - all I learned at first was that I didn't know squat about how to use gels effectively. In this episode I talk about the steps I personally took to actually learn how to use gels from lighting backgrounds to creating atmosphere to accenting a subject to actually working as the key light and beyond. Next week I am going to be hosting a live workshop at The Hive Studios showing you how to leverage gels in your creative portraits. RSVP at https://www.hivestudiosaz.com/workshops/p/workshop-gels-2025 https://jamespatrick.com/