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Mark Allen is the most successful triathlete of all time, having won the IRONMAN Triathlon World Championships® 6-Times, The Nice International Triathlon 10-Times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon Championship. He went undefeated in 21 races for an astounding two-year winning streak from late 1988-1990. He has been inducted into the Halls of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and the International Triathlon Union. In 2012 Mark was voted The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time by ESPN. Post-retirement, Mark has devoted his career to coaching athletes of all levels and sharing the lessons he learned about preparation, perseverance, and living up to your full potential with teams, companies and organizations worldwide. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF: You want to learn from the greatest endurance athlete of all time You want to discover the mindset of a champion You want to listen in as a GOAT shares truths about becoming your best You want coaching on how to reach your goals and live your best life You're fascinated about how champions live outside of their comfort zone For the latest news and information, follow Mark Allen on Instagram @markallengrip and go to markallensports.com

Welcome to Episode #352 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   Thanks to last week's guests Dave Christen and Dave Sheanan about IRONMAN Alaska. If you missed that episode, go back and check it out.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Keep your fueling fresh with new UCAN Pineapple Edge. UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News Press Release - TriDot Welcomes Michellie Jones Early Look at PTO Open Pro Start List IRONMAN's Flex 90 What's new in the 303 Stem Ciders Racing Mixing It Up With New Cross Racing Options     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Press Release - TriDot Welcomes Michellie Jones, Olympic Silver Medalist & IRONMAN World Champion, to the TriDot Coach Community Michellie Jones, acclaimed triathlete and coach, has joined TriDot's growing community of coaches that also includes ESPN's “Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time,” Mark Allen, who adopted the TriDot platform earlier this year.   “I have been competing and coaching for over 30 years, and even with my vast amount of experience and knowledge, I can't match what TriDot offers,” says Jones. “TriDot's unbiased and AI-driven training analyzes millions of data points and takes into account things like environment and genetics. No human can do that, but now my athletes get to benefit from this incredible technology. You're ahead of your competition before you even get on the start line.”       Early Look at PTO Open Pro Start List: 2022 PTO US Open (Men's Race) participants (protriathletes.org) 2022 PTO US Open (Women's Race) participants (protriathletes.org) London: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced a second group of professional triathletes who will compete in the women's and men's races at the inaugural $1 million PTO US Open (17-18 September). This includes top-seed women's athlete, PTO World #4 and Team Europe Collins Cup winner Kat Matthews, and reigning Olympic and World Triathlon Champion Flora Duffy.     IRONMAN FLEX90 EARLY ENTRY BENEFITS Making the decision to commit to an IRONMAN can come with lots of considerations; Can I do it? What do I need? And, especially, in today's world, what happens if my plans need to change?  The following information provides details for IRONMAN racing. For IRONMAN 70.3 details, Learn more.   With Flex90, IRONMAN's enhanced First 90 Days Registration offer, if your plans change, you can adjust your race date to fit your new goal.  Benefits are available when you register for a 2023 IRONMAN event within the First 90 Days of the event's registration opening and are  redeemable up to 7-days prior to the event start:  Fee-free transfer to any available IRONMAN (or IRONMAN 70.3) event within the region, in 2023 Free deferral to the same IRONMAN event in 2024 Partial registration refund for withdrawals (where a transfer or deferral is not issued) Access to payment plan option, excluding IRONMAN South Africa 6 months free when you sign-up for an annual subscription to FulGaz, IRONMAN's indoor cycling platform Priority Access for new product launches on IRONMANSTORE.com To be eligible for this Flex90 offer you must register for the race within its first 90 days of registration opening. This will be noted on the individual event website.   Terms & Conditions Offer is retroactive for all athletes who have already registered within the 90-day registration window for their 2023 IRONMAN, (or IRONMAN 70.3 Oceania) event/s.  IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship events are excluded from this offer.  Please note Relay entries are excluded from this offer.   All transfer, deferral, and withdrawal requests must be made in writing, at least 7 days before the scheduled race date of the 2023 event for which you initially registered. Registration must be fully paid in order to redeem transfer, deferral or withdrawal benefits.     Athletes who elect to defer or transfer their entries forfeit any right to a refund, except to the extent required by law.   After Flex90 First 90 Days early registration window expires, please visit the Register tab of your event's specific website for event-specific information on transfers, deferrals or withdrawals.   Transfers Athletes can transfer their registration and fee will be waived for any available IRONMAN or IRONMAN 70.3 event, within the same region as their original registration, within 2023.  If transferring from a lower priced race to a higher priced race, athletes are required to pay the difference. If transferring from a higher priced race to a lower priced race, athletes will not receive a refund for the price difference.  We will make every effort to find a place at a race of the athlete's choice, as long as the race has general entry availability. The deferral and transfer options may only be used once per each initial 2023 event registration.   Please note Relay entries are excluded from this offer.   All transfer and deferral requests must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled race date of the 2023 event for which you initially registered, and must follow the process outlined for the event region available here: https://www.ironman.com/transfer-withdrawal.   Deferrals Athletes may defer their registration to the same race in 2024, fee-free. Please note Relay entries are excluded from this offer.   All transfer and deferral requests must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled race date of the 2023 event for which you initially registered, and must follow the process outlined for the event region available here: https://www.ironman.com/transfer-withdrawal.   The deferral and transfer options may only be used once per each initial 2023 event registration.   2023 athlete withdrawals are refunded, minus initial processing fees (excluding Oceania), at the following rate:   Withdrawals 2023 athlete withdrawals are refunded, minus initial processing fees (excluding Oceania). More than 4 months 50%; 7 days to 4 months 25%. Deferrals or transfers from 2022 events are not eligible for the above withdrawal options.   All withdrawal requests must be made at least 7 days before the scheduled race date of the 2023 event for which you initially registered, and must follow the process outlined for the event region available here: https://www.ironman.com/transfer-withdrawal.     What's New in the 303: Stem Ciders Racing Mixing It Up With New Cross Racing Options By Bill Plock   If you race cyclocross you have probably been to Stem Ciders Acreage in Lafayette for some racing–and hopefully some delicious food and of course a cold cider. But if trying cyclocross racing is something you have contemplated, the Stem Ciders racing team has added some tasty options to the 2022 cyclocross menu.   Stem Ciders Racing is offering two days of racing this year, plus four mid-week course ride-in happy hour sessions. The idea is on Saturday September 24th there is a more casual self seated wave race– A, B, and C. A is for more avid athletes, B is for recreational riders and C is for beginners and/or women only. There is also a wave for juniors. There is a 5k run on the course as well for those that want a different challenge.On Sunday the 25th there is a standard category race like in years past. You can register for all the weekend events HERE   But wait there is more. There are also four weekday “happy hour ride in's” at no charge. A perfect opportunity to check out the course. They are September 13th, 15th, 20th and 22nd. There is a separate registration found HERE   Says Damon Brandt, Stem Ciders Racing Director and member of the the Colorado Cycling Board, “We are trying to get new people to try this fun venue and sport so we are running a more relaxed and approachable race day on Saturday. It's no licenses, memberships, or experience required. And also with the mid-week “ride in's” at no charge people can try the course out in a relaxed atmosphere.”   Harvest Moon New Course and Forecast The Harvest Moon Triathlon the 23rd edition of this event takes place at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir on September 10th, 2022.  Est. in 2000 this Colorado classic  provides the veterans to beginners a challenging, affordable, and competitive race with a local flavor.  Whether this is your final event of the season, or a tune-up for a fall long course triathlon, don't miss the Harvest Moon!  The Aquabike portion is one of the fastest growing Aquabikes in the nation, while the duathlon is Colorado's only long-course duathlon.   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)     Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

From a small group of athletes in California, to the expansion into a worldwide sport, the popularity of triathlon has grown tremendously. Today's episode brings together the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time, TriDot Coach Mark Allen, and a behind-the-scenes visionary who has contributed greatly to triathlon's growth, Scott Zagarino. These two remarkable athletes, having been on the triathlon scene in the earlier stages, offer insight into the evolution of the sport. Hear Mark and Scott discuss the changes in the events, gear, technology, and training philosophies through the decades. Big thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode! Head over to precisionfuelandhydration.com and check out the Fuel Planner to get your free personalized fuel and hydration strategy. Use the code TRI10 to get 10% off your first order. Get to know the world's best triathlon training! Join a live demo of TriDot with podcast host Andrew Harley. Visit https://tridot.com/demo-tridot/ for more details.  And don't forget to sign up to get updates and early access to the TriDot Mark Allen Edition to be released Fall 2022: https://tridot.com/mark-allen-signup/

Welcome to Episode #346 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. In Today's Show Discussion - Best Questions (and Answers) Ask Me Anything with Mark Allen Endurance News Gustav Iden and Ashleigh Gentle Wins + Results of the PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton What's new in the 303 Kyle Coon Joins Team INFINIT Boulder 70.3 Course and Athlete Info Harvest Moon Sept 10th nearly sold out Video of the Week Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Feature Discussion: Mark Allen Q&A   Mark Allen, named "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time" by ESPN, has won the IRONMAN® World Championships 6 times, the Nice International Triathlon 10 times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championship. He went undefeated in 21 straight races for an incredible two-year winning streak. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and the International Triathlon Union. Allen has coached for 28 years and is now a coach on the TriDot platform.   Best Questions and Answer from Thursday, July 28th from 8-9pm CT:   Question: Why did you choose TriDot?   Answer: Paving the way for how this industry is going to change. This is the future of triathlon training. It's reached a point where there's too much data for a coach to evaluate and adjust training fast enough. Been watching this trend for many years. "This is what I've been looking for and I didn't know it existed."   Question: Besides nutrition, what is the diff between training for 70.3 and 140.6?  Do you recommend 70.3 first?   Answer: Experience is helpful to learn pacing and begin to understand nutrition. Misconception that the training is double. Fitness to do a 70.3 is 2/3 to 3/4s of what you need for an Ironman. Those long rides and runs get you the remaining training. You pace your race to give it everything you have for the distance. An Ironman feels a little bit longer than a 70.3.   Question: What is the most important skill to master as an athlete? Coach?   Answer: Pacing yourself. Follow the training, be consistent and make it a lifestyle. As a coach, respond to an athlete when they have a need. If it takes two weeks to get back to an athlete. I try to be very responsive. TriDot allows me to see what I do very efficiently. "Using this technology is a lot like using an MRI to diagnose an ailment vs a stethoscope."   Question: Key to a fast marathon?   Answer: Have pace yourself on the swim and the bike. Manage yourself, pace yourself and nutrition. Get extra fitness on the bike. Get out of the water fresh. Over distance in the swim and over distance on the bike. Marathon focus on preparing for what you can take in for nutrition. Do the brick workouts with the 20-40 minutes for running.   Question: What is the mental strategy when you want to skip a workout?  Advice to keep attacking it and getting better?   Answer: It's important to identify the key workouts each week. It's more important to balance the sport with the rest of your life. You don't want to lose all the other things that are important to save 3 minutes on the bike. If you find those key workouts, they will give you 80-90% of what you need. The other workouts will help, but they only get you the remaining 10-20%. If getting all your workouts in causes stress in other parts of your life, that's not the goal. If you are feeling like not training, you need to ask yourself if you are recovered enough. Listen to your body. There's no device or metric that can replace how you feel. I like to get out the door and if after 10 minutes you feel like you're full of lactate or feeling lethargic, then turn around and go back home.   Question: What are some of your mental strategies during tough spots in IRONMAN?   Answer: How you deal with it starts long before the race. There will things that will come up that you couldn't have expected. You don't need a perfect race to race perfectly. If your goggles get kicked off, put them back on. You drop a water bottle. Shake it off and get an extra the next time. When you get to the whining phase, I have to change the channel. Get to a mental state where you take a big breath, stop the voice in my head, and analyze what's going on. Maybe I can walk a bit and be steady quiet and engaged. What ever my potential attention and energy I can bring, bring 100% of that. What's my purpose? Do I drop out? My body is working at 20% capacity. If I can give 100% of the 20%, I'll do that. You will be proud of the peace, purpose and quiet and strength to finish.   Question: What is your inner dialogue when you are racing? Do you have a phrase or mantra?   Answer: You should have the positive affirmation. Early in my career I tried that. When you do fall apart, I was never able to remember the mantras. I'm not light as a feather on the marathon, I feel like an elephant. The most powerful place to race from is a quiet mind. In a way you tune everything out but yourself and your process and engaged in the moment and not judging. Try to lock in and give everything I have. There's a magical switch point where all of a sudden you realize you are giving everything I have that day.   Question: How do the principals in your book show up in your coaching?   Answer: Fit Soul / Fit Body. Each of those elements got me from trying to win to winning IRONMAN. Quiet the mind Key. What is your Quest? Why does this have important for you? Is it part of the fulfillment of being a part of a community? Live what you asked for? What does it take to win the IRONMAN? Follow what TriDot is telling you to do. Go hard when you need and easy when you need. Taught me how to be fulfilled even when I have bad days of training and racing. Nothing is inherently good or bad, it's just how you react to it. Phil Liggett looks like Mark Allen is a matching. I was just steady and controlled.   Question: Tips for older athletes and taking days off.   Answer: I'm 64 and I don't take days off. You need to be tuned into your body and take a day off and recover and regenerate. You need to eat a little more good quality protein to stimulate the body to rebuild. Strength training is also key. It can be body weights and cords. If you just swim, bike and run.  20 year study on Boston Marathoners. 1 group just run. 2nd group that did strength and running kept all their muscle mass. Sleep and recovery. Protein and strength training.   Question: What advice do you have for amateurs for longevity in the sport.   Answer: Be consistent. Be steady with your training and recovery. You can only absorb so much stress. If you overdo it you will become stressed and overtrained. This sport should bring fulfillment and happiness.   Question: If I go into my anaerobic zone during my aerobic, will I burn carbohydrate the rest of the workout.   Answer: Depends on how long and how fit. When you aerobic, your ancient genetics detects danger and the adrenal system starts and turns off fat burning and continues to burn carbohydrate. It's a survival adaptation. You go into high stress physiology. It's not a faucet you turn on and off. It's more like a river that continues to flow for several hours. That's why people bonk.   Question: What's the best marker for choosing to go pro?   Answer: What do you think your potential is? If you feel like your just getting going, go for it. If you're just barely there and you think your at your potential.   Question: What hydration / nutrition to avoid cramps?   Answer: Different cramps have different reasons. Early in the swim your feet cramp - typically when you are under high stress. Your body excretes sodium and magnesium when under stress and your adrenal system kicks in. Okay to have a little anxiety. As best as you can load up on sodium and magnesium. You need to keep on top of magnesium all year. If late in the race the quads cramp, it's because you are putting more load on the quads during the race. Do strength work so you have extra muscle to utilize. Calf cramps come from being under stress for a long time. When your adrenal system gets depleted you get calf cramps. Side stitches come from fast shallow breathing. Slow down the breathing and take deeper breathing. Otherwise rub your knuckles on the sternum.   Question: What gets you most jazzed about the future of the sport?   Answer: Seeing this whole new generation of pros and redefining what is possible. We've had several generations. You can tell some of these great athletes like Daniel and Alistair are on the way out. The way these new athletes like Kristian Blummenfelt and the Sam Longs and Laura Phillips are a new generation that want to race the top folks. Not like it used to be were the new pros were scared cats.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PTO Canadian Open 2022 results: Ashleigh Gentle runs to glory Australia's Ashleigh Gentle claimed a superb victory in the inaugural PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton on Saturday.   When Gentle exited the three-lap swim just 24 seconds back on Vittoria Lopes, one of the best triathlon swimmers in the world, it was perhaps a sign of things to come. It was a dream start and it set up a memorable day for Ashleigh.   A well-paced bike ride followed, and the addition of a killer run resulted in $100k first prize courtesy of a comprehensive victory in the debut event of the 2022 PTO Tour. With a wedding coming up, it was quite timely! Gentle delivered in some style.   Swim – Lopes leads the way Brazilian short-course specialist and middle distance debutant Lopes, said goodbye to the rest of the field inside the first few minutes of the three-lap, 2km swim at Hawrelak Park.   With the field including Lauren Brandon (USA) and Sara Perez Sala (ESP), among the top-ranked swimmers from the PTO's number-crunching, that was an impressive start. Given that she exited the swim at Tokyo 2020 on the feet of Jess Learmonth in a very select group at the Olympic Games, perhaps not surprising – but still very impressive.   Brandon and Perez Sala were in the small chase group along with Julie Derron (SUI) and Gentle. That represented a fantastic start for the Australian, who had been a minute down on Perez Sala in the opening discipline (over a shorter distance), at CLASH Miami. If she could maintain that to the swim exit in Edmonton, a great start to her day.   Lopes did lead into T1, but Brandon was only 12 seconds back after a strong third loop, with Derron, Perez Sala and Gentle a further 10 seconds down. Unfortunately for Lopes, going the wrong side of one of the swim buoys would cost her a 30-second penalty later in the race.   Among the pre-race favourites chasing were Holly Lawrence (GBR), Paula Findlay (CAN), Ellie Salthouse (AUS) and Nicola Spirig (SUI) – all around 1:10 down, but not the best start for Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR) or Laura Philipp (GER) in relative terms. The Brit was 3:35 down, with Laura a few seconds further back. The German had four athletes behind her, and 27 ahead… time to go to work.   Bike – fast Findlay takes control The bike course in Edmonton comprised of four laps of 20km. As the race started to take shape going into lap two, Lopes – on her standard WTCS road bike – was still holding strong at the front but home favourite Findlay was now only 10 seconds back in second place, having made up 1:15 on the bike.   Gentle, Salthouse, Spirig (road bike, of course!) and Derron followed, just over 30 seconds down.   India Lee was seemingly having a great day (9th at this stage, +1:46) and riding just in front of Lawrence. Philipp had moved up to 16th (+2:57) and was riding quicker then everyone except Findlay.   Pallant-Browne's day looked as though it was all but over however. From riding with Philipp, she dropped from the timings suddenly, with news subsequently confirmed that she had suffered a front wheel flat. Very frustrating, and with $1million on the line and the last chance to display Collins Cup form, potentially very costly too.   The end of lap two represented the halfway mark of the ride, by which point Findlay's charge had seen her take the lead and continue to set the fastest splits on two wheels.   Findlay crossed the 40km time split with an advantage of just over a minute on a quartet of Gentle, Salthouse, Spirig and Lopes. Jocelyn McCauley was sixth, 2:08 back. Philipp was now in seventh, 2:40 back and continuing to gain ground.   Another lap on and the Findlay lead had grown to 1:34, with the chasing quartet of Gentle, Salthouse, Spirig and Lopes together. McCauley was still having a great race, 2:16 back in sixth, with Philipp holding pace to Findlay, but still 2:42 back in seventh. She would be hoping to reduce that a touch ahead of the upcoming 18km run.   Completing the top 10 at the 60km mark on the bike were Skye Moench (USA), Jacqui Hering (USA) and Lawrence (GBR), four minutes behind the hometown leader.   McCauley's progress continued through the final lap, which saw Findlay start the 18km run with a significant lead. Following on the four-lap course were Gentle (+2:04), Salthouse (+2:14), McCauley (+2:19), Philipp (+2:32) and Spirig (+2:42). After taking that penalty incurred in the swim, Lopes started the run in seventh (+3:32).   Run – Gentle takes control Gentle looked brilliant from the start of the run and immediately started gaining on the 2020 PTO Champion Findlay, reducing a 2:04 deficit to 1:35 within the first 2.5km. Philipp had moved into third and was also gaining on Paula – but most significantly she was losing time to Gentle, the 2018 ITU Grand Final winner.   At the end of lap one of four, Findlay's lead was down to just one minute over a flowing Gentle, but Philipp's charge from 28th exiting the water was perhaps coming to a stall. Still in third, she remained 2:30 back and was matching, but not catching, the pace of Paula. Unless anything changed, this was all pointing towards an Australian winner.   The inevitable pass came around the 7.5km mark, and by the midpoint of the run (9km), she was already 23 seconds up, with Philipp now three minutes back in third. Making rapid progress and now up to fourth was Chelsea Sodaro, who had finished a distant second to Philipp at IRONMAN Hamburg. The tables looked set to be turned here, unless the German could raise her pace over the closing kilometres.   Ashleigh Gentle PTO Canadian Open 2022 finish Photo by Darren Wheeler (www.thatcameraman.com) While she didn't get the win, a very happy Findlay held strong for second place and a $70k pay cheque.   The battle to complete the podium went to the final few hundred metres, when Sodaro hit the afterburners and left Philipp unable to respond.   PTO Canadian Open 2022 Results – Pro Women Saturday July 23, 2022 – 2km / 80km / 18km – Edmonton   Ashleigh Gentle (AUS) – 3:30:54 Paula Findlay (CAN) – 3:33:16 Chelsea Sodaro (USA) – 3:34:56 Laura Philipp (GER) – 3:35:10 Julie Derron (SUI) – 3:36:18 Holly Lawrence (GBR) – 3:37:43 Vittoria Lopes (BRA) – 3:38:14 Ellie Salthouse (AUS) – 3:38:34 Sophie Watts (USA) – 3:39:28 Nicola Spirig (SUI) – 3:39:50 India Lee (GBR) – 3:45:04 Nikki Bartlett (GBR) – 3:46:15 Laura Siddall (GBR) – 3:49:06 DNF. Fenella Langridge (GBR) DNF. Emma Pallant-Browne (GBR)     PTO Canadian Open 2022 results: Gustav Iden tops Blummenfelt There was plenty of action on the run at the first ever PTO Canadian Open on Sunday, but when the dust settled, it was Team Norway topping the podium once again.   Gustav Iden took the spoils of victory (including a $100k cheque for first prize) as he came home in front of compatriot Kristian Blummenfelt.   That though tells just a tiny part of the story on what was an incident-packed day in North America.   Swim – Schoeman sets the pace When we previewed the Pro Men's race in Edmonton, one of the factors we mentioned was the quality of swimmers in the field and the likelihood that the pace would be on from the start.   That, not surprisingly, proved to be the case and we saw an elite group of six break clear, headed out of the water by Henri Schoeman (RSA). Separated by just 17 seconds, Schoeman was joined by Aaron Royle (AUS), Alistair Brownlee (GBR), Sam Laidlow (FRA), Ben Kanute (USA) and Kyle Smith (NZL). Plenty of biking legs there too.   The chasers were led by Olympic, World Triathlon and IRONMAN World Champion, Blummenfelt (NOR), who was 1:16 back on the pace-setting Commonwealth Games gold medallist. The Blummenfelt ‘group' was significant, and included the likes of Miki Taagholt (DEN), Frederic Funk (GER) and Iden (NOR).   All told there were 23 athletes within two minutes of the leader after the opening three-lap, 2km swim in Hawrelak Park, but as expected, Lionel Sanders (CAN) was not one of them. ‘No Limits' was 34th of 37 in the water, 3:48 down. The slowest T1 of the entire race, by some margin, was hardly helping his cause, and he would start the bike in 35th.   Bike – Brownlee and Laidlow break clear 20km down – the end of lap one of four – and Laidlow and Brownlee had gained a small advantage, 21 seconds up on Smith and Royle. They in turn were now 10 seconds clear of Kanute and Schoeman.   The Blummenfelt/Iden/Taagholt/Funk and co. chase group started lap two 1:44 back. Sanders had Sebastian Kienle (GER) for company, but will still four minutes behind Brownlee and Laidlow at the front, but now up to 26th.   Brownlee and Laidlow continued to work well at the front, swapping the lead and both clearly fully focussed on optimising the bike section. 40km in and they were now 47 seconds up on Smith who was now riding solo.   Royle, Schoeman and Kanute had now been swept up by the Norwegian express, who has slightly reduced their deficit to 1:32. The pressure was on though, and that group was now down to just seven.   Sanders was losing nothing – but while now up to 20th and still more than four minutes back, he was gaining nothing in time terms either.   The second half of the ride didn't see too much change in terms of the shape of the race. A few seconds here and there, but when the T2 dismount line arrived, it was still Brownlee and Laidlow leading the way. Alistair's dismount however was pretty poor – clearly crossing the line.   The chase group was 1:07 back comprising of Iden, Funk, Blummenfelt, Smith, Royle, Taagholt, Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) covering 3rd-9th in close order. Sanders completed the top-10 (alongside Andrew Starykowicz) at this point and has gained back some time. He was 3:19 back as he headed towards his bike rack.   Run – Gustav holds on as Kristian battles back A late entry to the event, Brownlee had said pre-race that the run was where he was likely to struggle, courtesy of a lack of enough running miles, and he certainly didn't look too good over the opening mile as Laidlow took the lead.   Ominously, Iden and Blummenfelt were now practically stride-for-stride and less than a minute back. They also looked, well, like they usually do – brilliant.   Clearly in pain, Alistair was soon struggling big time, dropping back through the field and seemingly in danger of a DNF. In Brownlee terms, he was in hobble mode and it was painful to watch, from an athlete who has been one of the greatest we've ever seen.   Laidlow started the second lap of four with a 16 second lead, but his chances of maintaining that spot for another 4.5km were basically zero, with the way that Iden and Blummenfelt were flying… and then suddenly Blummenfelt came to an abrupt halt with an apparent hip flexor / quad injury / cramp.   Brownlee broken, Blummenfelt hobbling and just as Iden moved into the lead, Laidlow pretty much came to a stop too with cramps. Carnage all over the course – and all within about 10 minutes. Unexpected excitement and lots of things to be considered for each athlete, considering future season plans and avoiding long-term damage.   With his biggest potential challengers falling away, Iden was now in prime position. At the midway point of the run, his lead was a minute and a half over Blummenfelt, who had seemingly had his own Terminator moment, regenerated, and was looking (very) good again. Remarkable – but given his last 18 months, why expect anything different?   Aaron Royle was continuing to have a great day, holding third place (+1:48), followed by Laidlow, Heemeryck, Funk and Taagholt.   Sanders (+3:44), Smith (+3:45) and Collin Chartier (+4:55) rounded out the top ten with 9km of running remaining.   With one 4.5km lap remaining, Gustav continued to lead – but Big Blu was not giving up, bouncing back, gaining time and just 56 seconds in arrears. Surely even he couldn't take this victory?   At the final turnaround – 2.25km to go – Blummenfelt had cut that 56 seconds to 43 seconds. Exciting racing certainly, but the odds were definitely in favour of the reigning and two-time IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion.   So it proved, and despite the best efforts of his training partner, the legend of the lucky hat remained intact as Gustav Iden took victory at the PTO Canadian Open by just 27 seconds.   Royle capped a fantastic all round performance to complete the podium, ahead of an impressive Laidlow who, like Blummenfelt, bounced back from his mid-race issues for a superb fourth position.   Not the day he wanted, but if you'd told me at 3km that Brownlee would even finish the race, I'd have said you are mad. Kudos to the twice Olympic champion for showing his grit to complete the race.   Gustav Iden Kristian Blummenfelt Aaron Royle photo credit Jamie Dellimore PTO Canadian Open [Photo credit: PTO Canadian Open] PTO Canadian Open 2022 Results – Pro Men Sunday 24 July 2022 – 2km / 80km / 18km – Edmonton   Gustav Iden (NOR) – 3:10:48 Kristian Blummenfelt (NOR) – 3:11:15 Aaron Royle (AUS) – 3:14:26 Sam Laidlow (FRA) – 3:14:47 Frederic Funk (GER) – 3:14:56 Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) – 3:15:23 Lionel Sanders (CAN) – 3:15:49 Max Neumann (AUS) – 3:16:39 Kyle Smith (NZL) – 3:17:02 Miki Taagholt (DEN) – 3:17:14 David McNamee (GBR) – 3:19:07 Alistair Brownlee (GBR) – 3:23:15   What's New in the 303:   Boulder 70.3 Preview and Athlete Information - Athlete Guide General: 20th Anniversary of this epic race! Fun changes and swag in store for you to help us celebrate this historic event. Swim start will be back on the beach this year! Friends and family can cool off in the swim area on the beach between 10:30am and 5pm. There will be kayaks and SUPs there for them to play around on as well! Finish line is now in front of the Visitor Center building! Be sure to continue onto the beach where we'll have a picnic lunch available for athletes, as well as the option for spectators to purchase as well. The beach will once again be a beer garden to help you celebrate your finish!   Parking and Shuttles   Course Swim starts from the swim beach and is a clockwise rectangle. Swim exit is at the marina by the boat ramp and the transition area Bike start in the res out to the parking lot and do the lollipop loop and then back past the bike out to hwy 119 where you head south to 55th and then hairpin to Oxford and hairpin then to 63rd do the right turn on Monarch and do a 180 back and turn left on Niwot and then you hit the first aid station. Continue on Neva to hwy 36 and north to Nelson and head east. Turn north on 65th. West on St Vrain. Back on 36 north to Hwy 86 to 75th and then south. Cut over to 73rd and then 71st head south on hwy 119 to the res. Run - same as last year. https://cdn1.sportngin.com/attachments/document/e798-2462512/2022_70.3_Boulder_Athlete_Guide_rs.pdf Nutrition on course - AID STATIONS Aid stations are approximately every 15 miles on the bike and approximately a mile apart on the run. The general offerings are as Follows   BIKE: Water Gatorade Endurance Formula (Flavor: Orange) Red Bull Maurten Gel 100 Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100 Bars Fruit - Banana   RUN: Water Gatorade Endurance Formula (Flavor: Lemon Lime) Red Bull Cola Maurten Gel 100 Maurten Gel 100 CAF 100 Bars Chips Pretzels Fruit - Bananas & Oranges   Kyle Coon Joins Team INFINIT 31-year-old paratriathlete continues to dominate with first place at the 2022 Paratriathlon National Championships Cincinnati, Ohio, July 20, 2022/ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – INFINIT Nutrition, the original custom nutrition company, is excited to announce the addition of National Champion paratriathlete Kyle Coon to their Team INFINIT elite athlete roster.   The 31-year-old Colorado Springs resident recently took first place at the 2022 World Triathlon Para Series Montreal in the men's PTVI category. Then went on to capture the U.S. national title in his category at the 2022 Toyota USA Paratriathlon National Championships on July 17th, with a time of 1 hour, 1 minute, 46 seconds.   “INFINIT has powered me for all of my races and training since the beginning of 2021,” said Kyle. “It tastes awesome, and I love that I can customize everything about it! I'm so excited, honored, and humbled to be part of Team INFINIT.”   After losing his vision resulting from a battle with retinoblastoma (rare cancer of the eye) at the mere age of 6, Kyle never once let his hardship prevent him from pursuing his goals. Inspired by world-class blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer, he began pursuing a life of adventure in his teenage years — Hiking to Machu Picchu in 2006, and successfully summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro the following year at the age of 15.   Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon News - 88 slots remaining It's unbelievable how quickly this summer is flying by. In less than two months we'll be lining up for the Harvest Moon Long Course Triathlon, Duathlon, and Aquabike on September 10th. This is just a friendly registration alert that only 88 slots remain for all categories. TO REGISTER FOR THE HARVEST MOON - CLICK HERE!   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the week: Quick Highlights: 2022 PTO Canadian Open Women's Race

Welcome to Episode #345 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch® UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes. UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products. Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line! Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly! Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co In Today's Show • Discussion - Ask Me Anything with Mark Allen • Endurance News ○ 2021 IRONMAN World Championship Airs on NBC and Peacock July 23, 3:00 P.M. ET ○ PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton, 23-24 July ○ VeloViewer Strava on Steroids • What's new in the 303 ○ Boulder 70.3 is coming August 6th ○ Cycle to the Summit August 13th ○ Harvest Moon Sept 10th • Video of the Week ○ TO wins Boulder Peak in 2011 Feature Discussion: What would you ask Mark Allen? If you had the opportunity to ask Mark Allen any single question, what would that question be? There is a virtual event next Thursday with Mark Allen. Bring your questions and settle in to hear stories and pearls of triathlon wisdom from ESPN's "Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time. TriDot pushed out the event to all TriDot coaches and ambassadors, but it's open to the public. I have shared the information with all of my athletes and now I'm trying to get the word out to my friends. The event is titled Ask Me Anything and is scheduled for this next Thursday, July 28th at 7pm MT. The discussion I want to have here and now what do I ask Mark Allen? How does "Fit Body/Fit Soul" and "The 9 Keys to a Happier, Healthier You" show up in your coaching? Ask Me Anything with Mark Allen - What Questions Would You Ask? Join us for an hour with the legendary Mark Allen! Bring your questions and settle in to hear stories and pearls of triathlon wisdom from ESPN's "Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." Mark Allen, named "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time" by ESPN, has won the IRONMAN® World Championships 6 times, the Nice International Triathlon 10 times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championship. He went undefeated in 21 straight races for an incredible two-year winning streak. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and the International Triathlon Union. Allen has coached for 28 years and is now a coach on the TriDot platform. Thursday, July 28th from 8-9pm CT Register This virtual event is free to attend and you may share it with others. Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle. Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast. This is accident insurance not health and life insurance. Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account. There's no commitment or charge to create one. Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day. Check it out! Endurance News: 2021 IRONMAN World Championship Airs on NBC and Peacock July 23, 3:00 P.M. ET A documentary special highlighting the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN® World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission will premiere on Saturday, July 23 at 3:00 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports App and NBCSports.com/Live. The IRONMAN World Championship special will chronicle triathlon's pinnacle event, which for the first time in its history took place outside Hawai`i, on May 7, 2022, in St. George, Utah. The documentary special will chronicle what has become the most iconic single-day endurance event in the world along with the stories of both professional and inspiring age-group athletes competing in the prestigious triathlon. The documentary special will also be made available globally on the IRONMAN YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/ironmantriathlon following its airing on NBC. Among the features for the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission special are: • Two young Norwegians at the top of the sport, Olympic Gold Medalist Kristian Blummenfelt and reigning IRONMAN® 70.3® World Champion Gustav Iden, who look to go head-to-head for World Championship supremacy. • Two top Americans, rising star and Utah resident Skye Moench and the seasoned pro Heather Jackson look to stamp their names in the history books on American soil. • After a stretch of unfamiliar form, Daniela Ryf looks to return to glory and chase down her fifth IRONMAN World Championship title. • Australian Renee Kiley who was a pack a day smoker and did not exercise, shares how she turned her life around to first become an elite amateur triathlete and eventually making it to the professional field and professional start line of the IRONMAN World Championship. • Jonathan Courchene, of the Sagkeeng First Nations community in Manitoba, Canada, is a certified school clinician in many of the First Nations schools in his province who races to spread awareness on suicide among indigenous people, and to inspire his students and community, helping them realize the IRONMAN athlete inside of them all. Here's What You Need to Know About the Inaugural Tour de France Femmes The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift begins on July 24 and runs for eight days across northeast France. The race features 144 women from 24 teams, and it covers 640 total miles of racing. There are four flat stages, two hilly ones, and two mountain stages, with one finishing up the legendary La Super Planche des Belles Filles climb in the Vosges mountains. Read also: A brief history of the ‘women's Tour de France' Race organizer, sponsors, and media partners have promised that this will not be the first and last Tour de France Femmes. Presenting sponsor Zwift has pledged to back the race for at least four years, and fitness app Strava is in for three. NBC Sports signed a two-year deal to broadcast the race in the U.S. The long-term financial backing will hopefully help the Tour de France Femmes avoid the financial struggles that doomed previous attempts to build a viable women's Tour.   PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton, 23-24 July - PTO+ will launch as a free, registration-only service PTO Canadian Open ‘Countdown To Canada' show available globally Men's Rankings - PTO statistics, results and rankings (protriathletes.org) Women's Rankings PTO statistics, results and rankings (protriathletes.org) London: The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has entered a multi-year partnership with Endeavor Streaming to launch a brand-new OTT offering that will form the cornerstone of an ambitious strategic digital venture between the companies. The service, PTO+, will launch as a free, registration-only service to maximise audience engagement worldwide for the PTO's flagship events this summer, starting with the inaugural PTO Canadian Open in Edmonton, 23-24 July 2022, the new PTO Tour's first event. “This is another important milestone for the PTO as we promote our PTO Tour events and athlete storytelling to sports fans around the world,” explained Tim Godfrey, Chief Marketing Officer at the PTO, a new sports body, co-owned by the athletes, seeking to grow the sport and take it to the next level. “The PTO will leverage Endeavor Streaming's end-to-end D2C capabilities with branded front-end device applications, video streaming capabilities and subscriber management tooling to deliver a dedicated triathlon content destination, so the fans can follow all the action.” Outside of Europe and the Indian Subcontinent, where Warner Bros. Discovery have the exclusive live rights, PTO+ will live stream PTO Tour events and shoulder content, including: The $1 million PTO Canadian Open (July 23-24) The second edition of $1.5 million Ryder Cup-style Collins Cup (August 20) The $1 million PTO US Open (September 17-18) Countdown preview shows, highlights packages and live media events Documentaries amplifying the PTO professionals and their stories “We are pleased to partner with PTO who have a keen eye for delivering impactful content, and who are in an exciting phase of their digital evolution,” said Pete Bellamy, SVP Global Head of Sports and International M&E at Endeavor Streaming. “PTO+ represents a new and dedicated home for viewing triathlons, including original content catered to fans around the globe. We're excited to see Endeavor Streaming support and embrace PTO's ambition to connect with fans and deliver their live events this summer and beyond.” The Countdown To Canada preview show for the PTO Canadian Open will be available for fans to watch on PTO+, featuring Canadian hopefuls Paula Findlay and Lionel Sanders, who will both look to ink their triathlon legacies by winning the first-ever PTO Open event in their home market. Part 1 of the show is available here. With Endeavor Streaming's performance analytics insight tooling, PTO can take advantage of consumer insight metrics to maximise audience growth opportunities and build a marketplace strategy. From launch, users will be able to access the PTO's original content series, including “Unbreakable” which tells the story of Professional Triathletes' preparation ahead of the PTO 2020 Championships, and “Beyond Human” which gives fans insight to the biggest stars in triathlon as they geared up to the inaugural Collins Cup. The on-demand catalogue will continue to grow with further original content, race highlights, live event replays, press conferences and more. Registration for the platform is free to anyone around the globe via PTO+ and is available on Web and iOS/Android mobile and tablet devices. The service is launching with the PTO original content library with plans to expand further, making PTO+ a true destination and experience for fans. The app can be downloaded now for iOS or Android and can also be viewed directly in the browser at plus.protriathletes.org What's New in the 303: Cycle to the Summit On behalf of The Colorado Springs Sports Corp, we will be hosting a cycling hill climb in Colorado Springs, CO that you previously participated in. The Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, which has been rebranded this year to The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit will be taking place on August 13, 2022. We are formally inviting you to join us and participate in this year's race! There are competitive, gran fondo, and e-bike categories that make the race exciting and for all ages and skill levels. Click here to register or find more information here. Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Guests: Mark Allen. 6x IRONMAN World Champion, joining us to talk about the TriDot partnership and the new Mark Allen Edition training resources that people can sign up for. Tim Hola is joining us to talk about the Norseman Xtreme Triathlon when he gets back in August. Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Welcome to Episode #342 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts, and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals. We're your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion. Bill last week: Rich last week: Slacker half marathon.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars and stimulants to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance and a faster finish line!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Endurance News Mark Allen Partnering with Dot Challenge Roth Broadcast Live on PTO YouTube What's new in the 303 Lake to Lake and Slacker Half Marathon USA Cycling Announces 2022 BMX Racing World Championship Team Upcoming Races Pikes Peak Video of the Week Mark Allen on TriDot   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: PREDICTIVE FITNESS AND TRIDOT ANNOUNCE A GROUNDBREAKING TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP WITH G.O.A.T. MARK ALLEN Partnership brings together the human wisdom and experience of the greatest endurance athlete of all time with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence (AI).   DALLAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriDot, a division of Predictive Fitness, Inc. and Mark Allen, the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time and 6x IRONMAN Triathlon World Champion are proud to announce the creation of the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. The TriDot platform is the first use of algorithmic intelligence (AI) for coaches and triathletes. The TriDot Mark Allen Edition combines the wisdom and insight Mark has gained through his unparalleled racing career and 30 years of coaching experience with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence to provide triathletes around the world with training programs updated in real time with input from wearables, coaches and direct athlete input. The revolutionary training system allows athletes to most effectively increase performance while managing fatigue and reducing illness and injury.   The TriDot Mark Allen Edition will be available Fall 2022. Secure your spot on the waitlist to gain early access and get updates: https://tridot.com/mark-allen-edition/   The partnership is the result of months of discussion between Mark Allen Sports CEO, Scott Zagarino and Predictive Fitness Founder and CEO, Jeff Booher. "When Mark and I became familiar with the use of algorithmic intelligence technology applied to coaching by Predictive Fitness, we immediately saw the potential for a breakthrough in triathlon coaching." said Zagarino. Predictive Fitness CEO Jeff Booher said, "We have been developing the technology for the past two decades and were blown away by how quickly an athlete of Mark's reputation and stature grasped the value and potential for what we've worked so hard on all these years."   "The big limiting factor for coaches has been the brain's inability to match complex training data with human experience," said Allen. "Until now there was no way any coach could assimilate all of the possible scenarios and produce programming from that data. This is the future of coaching, and I am incredibly excited about being on the cutting edge with TriDot."   Mark Allen Edition which will provide athletes with TriDot's training (like Complete) but with content from Mark. All the drills and workouts will be explained on camera by Mark, Monday motivation videos from Mark, Storytime with Mark, Ask Mark Anything (our own twist on an "AMA").     ABOUT PREDICTIVE FITNESS Predictive Fitness leverages its comprehensive dataset and nSight™ Intelligence Engine to power applications that optimize health, fitness, and performance. It employs its proprietary normalizing technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and other patent-pending technologies to create solutions for endurance athletes, general fitness, health-conscious individuals as well as military, employer, insurance, healthcare, and wellness stakeholders. Predictive Fitness harnesses data to help people live healthier, longer, and happier lives. www.Predictive.fit   Watch Challenge Roth Live on PTO YouTube The stage is set for an incredible showdown at Challenge Roth on Sunday with the likes of Jan Frodeno, Anne Haug, Sam Long, Fenella Langridge and Patrick Lange ready to test themselves at the iconic race.   The race will be broadcast live from 6:15 AM CEST on PTO YouTube as well as on www.challenge-roth.com.  View the full start list below to see who else could challenge for the win!   Women ANNE HAUG FENELLA LANGRIDGE SARA SVENSK LAURA SIDDALL JUDITH CORACHAN VAQUERA More…   Men JAN FRODENO SAM LONG PATRICK LANGE MAGNUS ELBÆK DITLEV KYLE SMITH More…     What's New in the 303: USA Cycling Announces 2022 BMX Racing World Championship Team COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo./ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – USA Cycling announced today the 22 athletes that will be representing the United States at the 2022 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Nantes, France on July 30-31.   The star-studded roster includes Tokyo 2020 Olympians Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz.; Daylight Cycle Co.), Payton Ridenour (Tulsa; OK.; Mongoose Bicycles), Felicia Stancil (Palm Harbor, FL.; Factory SSquared/Answer), and Alise Willoughby (Chula Vista, CA.; Team Toyota/ GW Bicycles).   Stancil is one to watch after landing on the Papendal World Cup Round 3 podium and a fourth place finish at the Olympic Games. 20-year-old Cameron Wood (Phoenix Ariz.; Mongoose/USA BMX Foundation) also had a strong start to the season scoring a silver medal at the fourth World Cup round in Papendal.   Last year at the World Championships, Stancil and Willoughby both made the Elite Women's final along with Wood in the Elite Men's race.   The new 2022 National Champions crowned in May will also be in attendance including Sharrah, Daleny Vaughn (Tucson, Ariz.; DK Bicycles), Jesse Welch (Riverside, Calif.; Box Components), McKenzie Gayheart (Fort White, Fla.; Factory Full Tilt/ Radio), Ethan Popovich (Valparaiso, Ind.; DK Bicycles), and Keiley Shea (La Habra, Calif.; 316 Racing).   Jamie Staff, Director of BMX, has been hard at work with the team this season. He said, “We are very excited to be able to get back to some normal racing this year and do what we love most. We are in an interesting phase where we're introducing a lot of young riders to international events, as well as continuing to support our country's more established riders. We've had some great prep camps this season with one more before we head to France and the riders got some great experiences in Europe at the first 4 World Cup rounds in May and June. Obviously, everyone wants results, and yes, I'm hoping we get some, but just as importantly, I'm looking to give our younger riders an experience of a lifetime, that will encourage them to continue to pursue their dreams of being an Elite athlete on the worlds stage. You can't underestimate the value of international competition, especially at a young age, and so we look to continue to support the development of our next generation of riders the best way we can.”   Upcoming Multisport Events in Colorado (runningintheusa.com) Upcoming Classic Runs in Colorado (runningintheusa.com)   Video of the Week: TriDot's Mark Allen Edition - TriDot (wistia.com)   Upcoming Guests: Scott Mercier born January 24, 1968 is an American former cyclist on The US Postal Team in 1997 where he participated in a grand tour in the 1997 Vuelta a España. He also competed in the team time trial at the 1992 Summer Olympics.   Mark Allen. 6x IRONMAN World Champion, GOAT, The Grip, ESPN Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, First Olympic Distance World Champion, USA Triathlon and Ironman Hall of Fames.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Today's episode features Mark Allen, ESPN's Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, a legendary triathlon coach, and the NEWEST MEMBER of the TriDot Family! You'll hear from Mark himself how he ascended to the top of the sport, conquered his demons through a shift in mindset, and won the 1989 IRONMAN World Championship in an epic duel known as “Iron War.” Hear why Mark chose TriDot to write the next chapter of his coaching legacy, and how athletes win when you combine the power of TriDot with the wisdom and experience of the GOAT. Huge thanks to deltaG for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about the performance boosting benefits of deltaG Ketones head to deltaGketones.com and use code TRIDOT20 for 20% off your order. On their site you can: 1. Learn more about fueling with deltaG ketone products. 2. Make a standalone purchase, or subscribe for ongoing deltaG ketone deliveries. 3. Book a FREE 15 minute video consultation with Brian, an expert on exogenous ketones, and deltaG in particular, to discuss your individual goals and best choice of deltaG drink to exceed those goals.

This week on the pod, Travis and Mace are joined by Mark Allen! Mark Allen is “The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time” (ESPN), six-time Ironman Hawaii champion, author, speaker, triathlon coach, and businessman. Mark joins Travis and Mace for an inspiring conversation about being your best, one-day at a time. Allen recounts his 1989 victory in the famed “Iron War,” including comments on Phil Maffetone and Brant Secunda, before a deep dive into spirituality and finding meaning far beyond the racecourse. Get ready to feel the energy in a powerful conversation that you might want to revisit.In This Episode:Episode 43 - Dr. Kevin Sprouse: Optimizing Physical and Cognitive Performance In The Peloton and Beyond How Mark Allen Became "The Grip" Episode 10 - Matt and Nataki Fitzgerald: Ultrarealism and Mental HealthMark Allen on Instagram  Mark Allen Sports WebsiteThe Feed Instagram | WebsiteTravis Macy Instagram | WebsiteMark Macy on InstagramSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTube

This week we have a true legend of triathlon on the show. Mark Allen is a six time winner in Kona, ten time winner in Nice, original olympic distance World Champion, and voted ‘The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time' by ESPN. In this conversation, we hear about his career leading in to his first Kona win in 89, the epic battle with Dave Scott in 89, the story of his final win in 95, and his post-triathlon life, encompassing the study of Shamanism with Brant Secunda. This archive interview was first published in 2017.Sponsorsprecisionfuelandhydration.comThis show is brought to you by Precision Fuel & Hydration, who have a range of tools and products to help you personalise your fuelling and hydration strategy so that you can perform at your best. Long time listeners of the show will know them as “Precision Hydration”, but they've changed their name to reflect the fact that they've been helping athletes nail both aspects of their performance for a long time now.Everyone sweats differently and the amount of fuel we require varies depending on factors like the duration and intensity of our activity, so a one-size-fits-all approach to fuelling and hydration just doesn't cut it. Head to precisionfuelandhydration.com and use their free online Sweat Test and Quick Carb Calculator to understand your fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate needs during training and racing. Then book a free one-to-one video consultation with the team to refine your hydration and fuelling strategy for your next race.As a listener of the show you can get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products - listen to the show for the discount code! Quick Carb CalculatorFree online Sweat TestBook a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationDidn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fueling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@precisionhydration.com and they'll be happy to help youLike what you heard in this interview? Join hundreds of other age group triathletes making the most of their limited training time, training with Team OxygenAddict! http://team.oxygenaddict.com - The most comprehensive triathlon coaching program for busy age groupers. To find out more, You can book a zoom, phone or skype call with Rob or the Team here Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

Today's guest gives me a boost for this new year and season through sharing his athlete career experience and his wisdom on how to improve living our life. Most of you may know a lot of things about him which includes being a 6 time Ironman world champion, 10th time champion at the Nice International Triathlon (Ironman France), inaugural ITU world champion, ESPN's Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time in 2012, and, now, the founder of Mark Allen Sports, Mark Allen With the help of my friends, I'm able to ask Mark various questions and learn a few tips from him about preparing for races, challenging yourself, using technology for training, nutrition and fitness. Mark also tells me what physiological fitness really is and why athletes should follow this as well. Do you think you apply this to your training? If you are going into a race, you may want to hear what's one of the biggest parts of Mark's preparation in races and skills that an athlete should practice. And if you want to go faster, he also has recommendations of what you could use. So since we talk about enhancing performance, this leads us to discuss Mark's "secret" to recovery and how important it is in every athlete. Lastly, as a coach, Mark reveals why he prefers to coach age groupers than the pros. Watch the full interview and let me know in the comment section what you think of Mark's answer to this new season's question. Connect and explore with Mark on: https://markallensports.com/ https://tennantproducts.com/ https://www.fitsoul-fitbody.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1wRRtMrNVfK6A15b3NfBA https://www.facebook.com/markallencoaching/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markallen08/

Mark Allen is a legend. ESPN named him the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time. 6X winner of the Ironman World Championships in Kona. First ever winner of the Triathlon World Championships. Epic 21-race winning streak, at all distances, the longest in triathlon history But it wasn't just Mark's victories that made him special. Mark was and is known for his mental game and spirituality. Which is something that we dive into during this interview: How to quiet the racing mind. This interview is especially fitting because May is Mental Health Month. We also just announced our newest member of the Charity Miles family, Active Minds. Active Minds is one of the premier mental health charities in the world.  It was started by Alison Malmon, 18 years ago, when she lost her brother, Brian to suicide. Alison recognized that Brian's story is the story of thousands of people who suffer in silence; who, despite their large numbers, think they are totally alone.  Wanting to combat the stigma around mental illness, Alison started a student group at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was a student. Active Minds has since grown to more than 800 college campuses, directly reaching close to 600,000 students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach and more.  Active Minds has also grown outside of the college campus with its newly launched, Active Minds @Work program to help companies create a healthy mental health culture in the workplace. As I've written and spoken about before, I have personally struggled with anxiety and depression-- and in many ways, still do.  I've also heard from many in our community on this topic. So I know this is something many of you care deeply about too. So please help me welcome Active Minds to the Charity Miles family by doing some Charity Miles for them today. Also, one more quick note—this interview is sponsored by our great partners at Hope Foods.  As you all likely know by now, Hope Foods makes a variety of delicious Cashew & Almond Dips, Hummus, and Guacamole that feature fresh ingredients and bold flavors to elevate the wholesomeness of your favorite dishes and snacks. Like us, Hope is also deeply committed to mental health.  They aspire to manifest hope by providing food and tools that support your physical and mental well-being, and even have an entire section of their website dedicated to mental health resources.  If you'd like to check that out, please visit hopefoods.com/havehope. So big thanks to Hope Foods.  And a big welcome to Active Minds.  Now without any further ado, turn up your volume and turn on your charity miles and come along for the walk or run with me and Mark Allen, the greatest endurance athlete of all time.    >> If you'd like to learn more about Mark, visit his site here.

Matt welcomes Six-Time IRONMAN World Champion, Mark Allen, to the podcast. In 2012, ESPN named Mark Allen the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time and he's been inspiring and motivating people of all backgrounds for decades.  Mark is known as the 'Master of Mindset.' His views on what it takes to be successful in any endeavor, how to navigate adversity, how to establish the right perspective while remaining calm are exactly the reasons why Mark is one of the featured keynote speakers at the upcoming Performance Reset Virtual Conference.  Who better to provide some lessons and perspective in a turbulent time than 'The Grip,' Mark Allen.  Purple Patch Resources Register for Performance Reset 2020 Mark Allen Website Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Mark Allen is a triathlon legend and someone who has been committed to the deep work of mental training for decades. Mark is a 6x Ironman World Champion and Olympic Distance World Champion. He holds the longest winning streak in the history of triathlon and was named the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time by ESPN. He is a member of the Ironman Hall of Fame, USAT Hall of Fame, ITU Hall of Fame and if there was a mental training Hall of Fame, most certainly he would be there too. We are so grateful to have this amazing champion and coach with us. In this episode we discuss: - how Mark finds joy these days - walking the marathon of the Ironman World Championship when he was trying to win the race - the value of doing nothing - shamanism - MAF method of training - the impossibility factors of Mark’s final Ironman - surrender as a key factor to having a great race - how to quiet one’s mind Thank you so much for tuning in. Please check out our newest launch of the Awake Athlete podcast. If you are liking the shows and finding the they are helpful to easing the navigation of life then please leave a review on Apple Podcast. Namaste- Jess

He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.”  Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week   Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million.   What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night.   Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition.  Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company.  There are 91 teams.  The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks.  They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step.  A 10 mile run is about 17K steps.  The have a cap of 30K per day.  So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day.  I've done 30K per day for 4 days.  I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon.  About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps   Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon 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!

He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.”  Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week   Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million.   What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night.   Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition.  Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company.  There are 91 teams.  The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks.  They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps.  Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step.  A 10 mile run is about 17K steps.  The have a cap of 30K per day.  So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day.  I've done 30K per day for 4 days.  I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon.  About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps   Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon 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 episode of the Minimal Multisport Podcast is with 6-time Ironman World Champion and the man that ESPN called the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time, Mark Allen. If you’re not from the endurance sports realm, the best way I can explain it is that he’s the Michael Jordan of triathlons. Or if you’re one of my friends from jiu-jitsu, it’d be like having Rickson Gracie on the show. In other words – he’s a big deal, and it was an honor to have an hour of his time. Even if you aren’t into running or triathlons, much of what Mark and I talked about applies to all sports, business, and just generally trying to improve how you tackle any difficult situation. In particular, Mark is a big believer in learning how to quiet your mind, and that this is one of the biggest factors in being able to achieve anything great. Don’t worry, it’s not all hippy and woo-woo, and Mark gives some great advice that you can benefit from.

Mark Allen is a triathlete, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, and Olympic Distance World Champion turned keynote speaker and consultant on sports business, health, and wellness. Over the course of a fifteen-year racing career, Mark maintained a 90% average in top-three finishes and won 66 of the 96 races he competed in during that time. He was named “Triathlete of the Year” six times by Triathlete Magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine called him “The World's Fittest Man.” Additionally, in November of 2012, Mark was voted “The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time” in a worldwide poll conducted by ESPN and was also inducted into the Iron Man Triathlon Hall of Fame. Now that Mark has retired from competition, he shares his stories of Ironman racing with corporate audiences across the globe. His triathlon coaching service is used in over 50 countries and he is the co-author of the award-winning book Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You. He has also won awards for his latest publication titled The Art of Competition. Those who know Mark say he is a shining example of a top professional triathlete who is a great coach and leader. He exemplifies excellence in mind, body, and spirit. On this episode of Sales Secrets From The Top 1%, Mark explains his top secrets to sales success and how to start implementing them in your career immediately!

Mark Allen is a triathlete, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, the champion of the very first Olympic Distance World Championship in Avignon, and victorious in the Nice International Triathlon all ten times he raced it.   Over the course of his racing career, he maintained a 90% average in top-three finishes. He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Mark was inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997.   He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. ESPN named him The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time. He owns and operates Mark Allen Coaching, a global online triathlon coaching concern.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Mark Allen is a triathlete, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, the champion of the very first Olympic Distance World Championship in Avignon, and victorious in the Nice International Triathlon all ten times he raced it.   Over the course of his racing career, he maintained a 90% average in top-three finishes. He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Mark was inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997.   He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. ESPN named him The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time. He owns and operates Mark Allen Coaching, a global online triathlon coaching concern.   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Mark Allen, 6x IRONMAN Triathlon Champion and the man voted the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time by ESPN in 2012 joins the show and talks about his career, how he feels about PEDs in sports, his passion for surfing and more!

Mark Allen, 6x IRONMAN Triathlon Champion and the man voted the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All-Time by ESPN in 2012 joins the show and talks about his career, how he feels about PEDs in sports, his passion for surfing and more!

In case you missed this episode on the Playing with Science channel…. Swim… Bike… Run… Science! Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of endurance as we explore Ironman Triathlons alongside Mark Allen, voted ESPN’s Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, and exercise scientist Samuele Marcora.  Photo Courtesy of Mark Allen.

Swim… Bike… Run… Science! Hosts Gary O’Reilly and Chuck Nice enter the world of endurance as we explore Ironman Triathlons alongside Mark Allen, voted ESPN’s Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time, and exercise scientist Samuele Marcora.  Don’t miss an episode of Playing with Science. Please subscribe to our channels on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/playing-with-science/id1198280360  GooglePlay Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iimke5bwpoh2nb25swchmw6kzjq  SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/startalk_playing-with-science  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2s86W6olMuRwgGJ2cKELkz   Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/startalk/playing-with-science  TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Playing-with-Science-p952100/  NOTE: StarTalk All-Access subscribers can watch or listen to this entire episode commercial-free. Photo Courtesy of Mark Allen.

 ‘How do you get faster by slowing down?’ Today’s guest enjoyed a 15-year career as an elite triathlete – and improved year after year – because he learned to train smart, avoid injury and burnout, and build a deep level of fitness.  Mark Allen is one of the most decorated triathletes in the history of the sport. He is a six-time champion of the Ironman Triathlon Hawaii, a ten-time winner of the Nice International Championships, and the only triathlete to have a 20-race winning streak. Mark was named Triathlete of the Year six times, he is a member of the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame, and he was voted ‘The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time’ in a worldwide poll conducted by ESPN in 2012. Today Mark runs MarkAllenCoaching, a global online training community which serves athletes at all levels, from beginners through elite triathletes. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant, as well as the co-author of Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You. Mark joins Ali to share his wealth of knowledge and experience, explaining how to train smart and offering his advice with regard to strength training. Listen in to understand Mark’s approach to nutrition and the value of meditation practice. Topics Covered [1:01] Mark’s secrets to a 15-year career Trained smart, building his aerobic system (heart rate 155bpm) Long off-seasons to recharge Only raced 7-8 times per year [6:03] How it felt when Maffetone advised Mark to slow down in training ‘How do you get faster by slowing down?’ Fellow triathlete Colleen Cannon urged Mark to stick with it Aerobic development allows you to maximize the speed you have Saw results at race in Kauai two months later [8:18] Mark’s psychology going into that first race in Kauai Low expectations (only one speed session in preparation) Didn’t know how training would translate to performance Pleasantly surprised to have deeper bank of energy to tap into [10:35] Additional strategies Mark employed to train smart Incorporated strength training via coach Diane Buchta Dramatic change as rebuilt muscle mass [12 :47] How Mark would have trained differently if he knew then what he knows now Functional strength work Incorporate an element of balance into strength work Engage multiple muscles in any one movement [16:09] How Mark integrates strength and conditioning into training for his clients Triathletes over 35 see biggest gains from strength work Keep it simple – the mind must be quiet for maximum impact [19:34] Mark’s guidance for achieving a quiet mind Make it your focus Allow yourself to get absorbed in the natural environment Can be challenging during the chaos of a race Must stay fully engaged to give everything you have [21:26] Mark’s meditation training with Brant Secunda Develop relationship with nature Answers to big questions come when your mind is quiet Important to train mind as well as body [26:47] Additional qualities that attributed to Mark’s success ‘Great sleeper’ (10 hours per night) Ability to let it go – didn’t spend the evening on analysis [29:18] How Mark approached nutrition Balanced diet – not afraid of fat High nutrient-density foods Didn’t eat as much as competitors Body got what it needed with fewer calories [31:49] Mark’s approach to nutrition during races Things body could absorb quickly, i.e.: sports drinks Energy equation: How fast can I go, but get carbs in quickly enough to maintain pace? Aerobic training allowed him to use fat for fuel He needed fewer carbs to sustain pace [34:26] The relationship between health and fitness for elite athletes Triathlons put huge demand on body Always one step away from injury or burnout Takes time to replace energy, nutrients Competing once in a while makes you stronger Trying to sustain peak level year after year can take a toll on health Autopsies on long-distance runners found severely malnourished [38:00] How Mark knew it was time to retire Achieved best preparation for Iron Man in 1995 Saw no reason to go back Witnessed others who couldn’t enjoy exercise after career due to injury, etc. [39:40] How Mark moved on after racing Wasn’t difficult because he didn’t thrive on competition He loved training and exploring the body’s capabilities – which he can still do Surfing allows him to daydream and quiet his mind now Learn More About Mark Allen MarkAllenCoaching Shamanism: Brant Secunda Resources Mentioned Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You by Mark Allen and Brant Secunda

A few years ago when I first started with Heart Rate Monitor training, I found out that 6 time Hawaii Ironman World Champion Mark Allen was able to run a 5:20 min mile pace aerobic, at a heart rate of only 155 beats per minute. This blew my mind and inspired me to change my approach to training and racing in the years to come. Mark Allen has worked very close with Dr. Phil Maffetone, one of my other favorite authors and coaches. I really look up to Mark’s accomplishments with 66 career victories in 96 starts, he is arguably the most successful triathlete in the history of the sport. He was voted “The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time” in a worldwide poll by ESPN. I’m always very curious how top performers approach training and racing, especially if it’s in line with my own approach of training smarter, not harder, training with a heart rate monitor, improving your aerobic base and your fat burning abilities, working on the connection between your body and your mind, and much more. Recently I sat down with Mark to dive into a variety of these subjects: • Mark’s first introduction to heart rate monitor training [2:12] • Seeing progression to a faster aerobic pace [3:00] • What is a fit soul is and how can athletes work on this? [5:49] • There is no perfect race, but you can race perfectly [10:40] • How to stay motivated to keep trying to win Ironman Hawaii after 6 defeats [11:40] • The battle to win first Ironman Hawaii in 1989 [13:24] • The ability to quiet your mind [18:25] • Switch in training from always hard to heart rate monitor [21:10] • Developing your fat burning aerobic engine [22:45] • Speedwork for different types of athletes [25:56] + [30:20] • Recommendations for strength training [28:06] • How to best spread workouts during your week?  [32:45] • Mark Allen Coaching Programs [35:32] • Fit Soul Fit Body book and workshops [37:30] • Art of Competition book [38:00] • Advice for athletes looking to improve their performance [39:47] Links • Video of Mark Allen’s first win at Ironman Triathlon World Champion • Mark Allen Coaching • Fit Soul Fit Body, the book and seminars • Art of Competition, the book  • Calculating your Maximum Aerobic Heart Rate Related Posts: • Interview with Phil Maffetone about HRM training, nutrition and recovery • Training for my first 100 mile run from Long Beach to San Diego • Running a Sub 3 Hour marathon with a Go Pro See Full Video Transcript Here Subscribe for the latest episodes and exclusive content Win Free Stuff Here      

“The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.”Mark AllenBetween 1982 and 1988, Mark Allen launched six attempts to claim the title of Ironman World Champion.Each year he was squarely defeated by his arch rival, the legendary Dave Scott.In 1989, the two titans of triathlon once again descended upon the white hot lava fields of Hawaii to reprise their annual duel in a spectacular showdown that would make history as the greatest race Ironman had ever seen. Dubbed The Iron War, Allen & Scott raced neck and neck at blistering speeds for 8 hours and would cross the finish line less than one minute apart — decimating the previous world record and redefining the limits of human endurance in the process.When the dust settled, Mark Allen finally emerged victorious. And over the next several years the man they call The Grip would become arguably the most successful triathlete in the sport's history with six Hawaii Ironman World Championship titles, 10 Nice International Triathlon titles and countless other victories across distances, terrains and fields of every variety.So how did Mark Allen go from perennial also-ran to an athlete ESPN dubbed “The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time”? The answer might surprise you. Because it has nothing to do with fitness, nutrition or gear.Instead, it has everything to do with spirituality.Without a doubt, Mark's embrace of shamanism unlocked hidden reservoirs of human potential. It's a devotion that broke the glass ceiling on his mindset and plateaued career and ultimately propelled him to staggering heights of athletic success.But how? And what does it all means to him now?I needed to know. So I jumped in my truck, drove to his house Santa Cruz and put a microphone in front of him.This conversation is the result. It's a conversation about Mark's remarkable life and his ongoing quest for expansion. It's about the importance of aligning yourself with nature's rhythms. It's about investing in yourself, cultivating self-understanding and honing a positive mindset. And it's about the crucial role humility — detaching from ego — plays in manifesting personal potential.Bottom line? If you really want to soar, look within. Deep within.It was an absolute honor to speak with Mark. I sincerely hope you enjoy the exchange.Peace + Plants,Listen & Subscribe on iTunes | Soundcloud | Stitcher | GooglePlayCheck out Julie’s updated website srimati.comThanks to this week’s sponsors:AwayTravel.com: Luggage for the modern traveler—lightweight, premium features, and a lifetime warranty. For $20 off a suitcase, visit awaytravel.com/ROLL & use code “ROLL” during checkout.Headspace.com: Train your mind for a healthier, less-stressed life. Download the FREE app and begin their Take10 program, for 10 days of guided meditation at headspace.com/ROLLSHOW NOTES* Mark’s books: See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Allen is a 6x Ironman World Champion and was the first person to ever win the ITU Olympic Distance World Champion in 1989 in Avignon France. He is also a 10-Time Undefeated Champion of the Nice International Triathlon to name a few of his historic racing accomplishments. In 2012 he was voted “The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time” in a worldwide poll conducted by ESPN. Mark trained and competed during an era where technology was not as prevalent as it is today. Smartphones did not exist yet and heart rate monitor technology was still in its infancy. Equipment and gear was also very different compared to today's carbon fiber frames used for triathlon bikes as well as the actual gear worn by the athletes. Mark details two of his greatest races and what he was going through mentally and emotionally during his 1989 race against Dave Scott and in 1995 when he made up 13.5 minutes to win his final Ironman World Championship at the age of 37. We spend a large portion of this interview discussing the importance of the mental side to training and racing. Here is what you will learn in this interview: Mark's collegiate career as a swimmer and what sparked his interest in triathlon Training in an era where technology was not as widely available as it is today The importance of developing an aerobic foundation and being able to race aerobically Why strength training is critical for endurance athletes Dealing with the noise in your mind when training and racing and how to "quiet your mind" Fit Soul Fit Body Brant Secunda Timothy Noakes Approaching training as a practice The Art of Competition and specific quotes Show Notes: Mark Allen Coaching Mark Allen Coaching (Facebook) Mark Allen Coaching (Twitter) Fit Soul-Fit Body Fit Soul-Fit Body Seminars The Art of Competition Timothy Noakes