Podcasts about iron distance

There's nothing I love more than tales of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. But nobody who achieves the extraordinary is ordinary—and while upon first glimpse this real-life Forrest Gump may present as an everyman, he is anything but. Not only did today's guest dare to best one of the world's most impressive endurance records, he downright decimated it—and somehow made it all look ‘easy'. In 2021, the Iron Cowboy James Lawrence completed 101 iron-distance triathlons in 101 consecutive days—a record I both witnessed and couldn't fathom being broken in my lifetime. And yet not too long after, Sean Conway, a dad of two young kids from a small town in Wales by way of Zimbabwe, proceeded to complete 105 consecutive iron-distance triathlons, claims he could have kept going, and believes he could have done 200. In case you don't quite grasp the enormity of this feat: Sean swam 2.4 miles, then proceeded to ride 112 miles on his bike, then ran a full marathon—26.2 miles, repeating this routine every day without missing a single day, for 105 days in a row. Moreover, Sean didn't even begin his endurance career until age 30—a career in which he has quietly eclipsed more records than most realize. Today we unpack Sean's extraordinary accomplishments, his 'terrier mindset', the 'ten pillars of endurance', why he doesn't celebrate small wins, his unique lens on failure, and his reasoning for never, ever having a backup plan.   Sean is quirky, totally authentic, and chock-full of ludicrous stories lifted from a life that prioritizes adventure over security.  My hope is that his example inspires you to transcend self-imposed limitations and craft a challenge that is meaningful to you. Because we're all capable of transforming our lives from ordinary to extraordinary. Show notes + MORE Watch on YouTube Newsletter Sign-Up Today's Sponsors: Momentous: LiveMomentous.com/RICHROLL Peak Design: PeakDesign.com/RICHROLL Timeline Nutrition: TimelineNutrition.com/RICHROLL Roka: Roka.com/RICHROLL AG1: drinkAG1.com/RICHROLL BetterHelp: BetterHelp.com/RICHROLL Indeed: Indeed.com/RICHROLL Peace + Plants, Rich

So we may be biased, but this is really an awesome episode - don't miss it! As BJ and I open to the stream of infinite intelligence, the same one that is available to all of you, we continue to learn from the conversations we have. Awake Athlete is the perfect example, and I talk about the force that moved through me to realize the book, the podcast, and all of the teachings that continue to allow me and many others to grow and expand. The second half of our conversation taps into BJ's wealth of Ironman distance experience and coaching wisdom, so if you are 140.6, curious, stay to the very end. Thank you, Patreon members, for pledging to keep this and the Awake Athlete podcasts commercial-free. New Patreon tiers and member benefits launching on Friday, September 1st! In this episode, we discuss: - New Patreon tiers - The birth of Awake Athlete - Book club begins September 1st - Early feedback on the book - Book signing at Ironman Santa Cruz 70.3 - Powerful excerpt from the book - BJs return to Ironman Lake Placid - Power of detachment - Limiting beliefs on racing Ironman - Breaking beliefs down - When to start training for an Ironman - Importance of working with a coach early in your Ironman journey - Building run fitness Namaste- Jess

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss the crucial iron range around 150 yards, and how golfers can strategize around it.

In this episode of the Golf IQ podcast, Golf Digest's Luke Kerr-Dineen and Maddi Maclurg discuss the crucial iron range around 150 yards, and how golfers can strategize around it.

Professional Triathlete Ben Kanute joins us after setting the American Record at Challenge Roth for 140.6 distance triathlon AND takes 3rd place. Additionally, Travis Mundell, host of The Daily Tri and the field reporter from Challenge Roth chimes in on his experiences. Why is Challenge Roth such a remarkable race? Why should this be on your Bucket list?   Check out the Real Triathlon Squad online store here for all the best products we use or the RTS Club Store for RTS branded clothing!   If you want to go above and beyond consider supporting us over on Patreon by clicking here!   Follow us on Instagram at @realtrisquad for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri  

In this week we interview Sean Conway. He's a few days away from beating Iron Cowboy's world record for most Iron Distance training days in a row.   We also have News, Discussion of the Week, Age Grouper of the Week and Q&As.

Today I am honored to be joined by Rebekah KeatBetter known as Bek by friends and family, Bek is a 6 time Iron Distance champion with 5 sub 9 hour finishes and a former world record of 8 hours and 39 minutes.Originally from Australia, Bek started competing in triathlons at 16. Only having retired recently, she was world class for over a decade. Now with her wife Siri, she spends time coaching athletes on their own triathlon journeys, as well as saving horses from slaughter with Believe Horse Ranch & Rescue.Today we sit down to discuss how Bek found success at a young age and how she has been able to compete at the highest levels of life for so long.Finding A Way OrderSupport Believe Ranch & Rescue

Chelsea Kyle Mark Pat and Talbot dissect the racing from the weekend. Including the debate of was this weekend greatest RACE ever at Roth?  Sprint  race in Montreal with the relay and 70.3 Mont Tremblant being cancelled for weatherAthlete pictured: Magnus DitlevJoin waterfall racing teamhttps://www.waterfallracing.com/Open waterfall bank accounthttps://www.waterfallbank.com/Buy some new gogglesthemagic5.com/ptn

This past summer, Luke Sweet completed his first double iron-distance triathlon (known as a Double Anvil) in just over 30 hours. For those unfamiliar with triathlon, the double anvil consists of a 4.8 mile swim, a 224 mile bike, and a 52 mile run; all in 36 hours or less. Luke possesses a humble tenacity like nobody I've ever met before. This was truly an inspiring conversation and I'm excited to share it with you. Enjoy!Click here to learn more about our charity endurance team: team a.i.

Veteran Pro Triathlete and Co-Founder of Believe Ranch & Rescue   Rebekah Keat is a former pro triathlete who still holds one of the fastest female times in history with 8 hours 39 minutes over the Iron Distance. Over her 22 year career, she has had over 30 podiums including 2X Junior World Champion, 6X Iron Distance Champion, and 3X National Champion. Rebekah is co founder with her wife Siri of Team Sirius Tri Club and Sirius Squad, dedicated to helping athletes and everyday people achieve their health and fitness goals! Additionally, Rebekah is the co-founder of Believe Ranch & Rescue, saving horses from slaughter and Horses In Our Hands a lobbying and education organisation dedicated to ending horse slaughter! Rebekah is a proud Ambassador of OsteoStrong. A member of the program herself, she has personally experienced the benefits OS while training. Try OsteoStrong for free or by a discounted membership with Rebekah's link here.  

This past summer, Luke Sweet completed his first double iron-distance triathlon (known as a Double Anvil) in just over 30 hours. For those unfamiliar with triathlon, the double anvil consists of a 4.8 mile swim, a 224 mile bike, and a 52 mile run; all in 36 hours or less. Luke possesses a humble tenacity like nobody I've ever met before. This was truly an inspiring conversation and I'm excited to share it with you. Enjoy!Click here to learn more about our charity endurance team: team a.i.

Age Group Story: Laura Wilson tells us about her first Iron distance event at the Lakesman. She smashed her goal of 13.30 by nearly an hour and a half, winning her age group and finishing 7th woman overall, but that only tells part of the story. She kept herself process focused and ‘in the moment' through the whole event, and is a great example of how focusing on ‘what matters right now' can really help you create a performance better than you ever imagined was possible. SponsorsLike 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 precisionfuelandhydration.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. Take the FREE Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised race nutrition planBook a free 20-minute hydration and fueling strategy video consultationDidn't catch the discount code to get 15% off your first order of fuelling and hydration products, drop Andy and the team an email at hello@pfandh.com and they'll be happy to help youUseful Blogs:Why sodium is crucial to athletes performing at their bestWhy do athletes suffer from cramp?How much carbohydrate do athletes need per hour?Which energy products are right for you?Check out Precision Fuel and Hydration on social channels here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandhTwitter: https://twitter.com/precisionfandhListen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

May 16th Live Chat with Founder & Owner of Team Sirius Tri Club, Rebekah Keat! Is it easy to transition from 70.3 training to a marathon, two months later?Bek goes into detail on how this is absolutely possible! July 1st - Bek will be starting a training group specifically for the Miami Marathon for those interested in joining!!  Are swim skins worth it?Bek explains one could save 3-4 seconds/100. But also talks about it beingcounter intuitive if the following applies to you.... Should would be using other macros during racing?Bek talks about carbs being the main source of what you need! Cause of hamstring pain? How to deal with it? What to check if you're experiencing this.  During 70.3 training on which days do you incorporate weight lifting?Bek offers her philosophy and recommendations!Wishing the BEST of LUCK to all of our Team Sirius Athletes Racing Ironman 70.3 Chattanooga!! Caren, Masumi, Trish and Teresa!!! WOOOHOOO!!!For those interested in joining these chats in real time please visit www.teamsiriustriclub.com to purchase a $37 membership!  

This week we are joined by professional cyclist, Alex Dowsett who was instrumental in Joe Skipper's lightning fast 3:16 180km bike split at Sub7Sub8. Alex talks about exactly what it was like to be part of the event, the last minute change to Joe Skipper and what exactly it takes to ride that fast for that long. We also discuss all the drama from WTCS Leeds, Sarah True's return to racing and the fact that someone is trying to break the Iron Cowboy's record of 101 Iron Distance triathlons. To find out more about Alex Dowsett visit: https://www.instagram.com/alexdowsett/  For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com   To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to  https://www.mxendurance.com/podcast    To watch this podcast as a video visit: https://bit.ly/3vzSss2    Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance    For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com    You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85    You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14    If you want the down low on the PTO then sign up for their mailing list: http://bit.ly/PTOMXEndurance 

Blog SettingsAdd PostClearALLDRAFTSREVIEWSCHEDULED389 Race Day Preparation Special EditionToday 6:58pmEDITDELETE388 Coaching Advice Special: Swimming in Cold WaterJun 8EDITDELETE387 Age Group Story: Emma Yates at St George Ironman World ChampionshipsJun 1EDITDELETE386 Lionel SandersMay 25EDITDELETE385 Matt Bottrill on Team Kristian's Sub 7 AttemptMay 18EDITDELETE384 Ironman World Championships Review Show, with Andy BlowMay 11EDITDELETE383 Age Group Story: Simon Maguire Completes his IronmanMay 4EDITDELETE382 Dr. Rebecca Robinson - 2022 Covid Recovery Guidelines for AthletesApr 27EDITDELETE381 Dave Scott on Strength and ConditioningApr 22EDITDELETE380 Jan SibbersenApr 6EDITDELETE379 Richard Murray - From Cardiac Care to PodiumMar 30EDITDELETE378 Dan Dixon - GB's next SuperstarMar 23EDITDELETE377 Mark AllenMar 16EDITDELETE376 Early Season Training InspirationMar 9EDITDELETE375 Steve Cram and Marcus Cram - organisers of The Northumbrian Iron Distance TriathlonMar 2EDITDELETE374 Yoga For Triathletes - Abi Carver From Yoga15Feb 23EDITDELETE373 Iain Hamilton, Outlaw Triathlon Race DirectorFeb 16EDITDELETE372 How to Train for an Iron Distance and Half Iron distance TriathlonFeb 9EDITDELETE371 Heart Rate Variability, with Dr. Marco AltiniFeb 2EDITDELETE370 Sam Renouf from the PTO: Triathlon can be as popular as UFC!Jan 26EDITDELETEEDIT POSTContentOptionsSEOSocialShareLocation389 Race Day Preparation Special EditionRob WilbyDownloadThis week we bring you a special edition, focusing on Race Day Preparation. We cover your final big week of training, race simulation weekend, and how to structure your taper. For race day, we cover equipment, the swim, the bike, the run, hydration and nutrition, pacing for all three disciplines, and how to guarantee that you get yourself to the finish line in the best possible time having enjoyed your day! 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 youCheck out Precision Fuel and Hydration on social channels here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/precisionfandh/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/precisionfandhTwitter: https://twitter.com/precisionfandhLike 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 Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunes

James Lawrence "Iron Cowboy" is a canadian ultra endurance athlete, mindset and fitness coach, book author and a keynote speaker. In the episode James talks about redefining impossible, the hardest thing about doing 101 Iron-Distane triathalons in 101 days, benefit of just starting, consistency rather intensity, that motion creates motion, discipline beats motivation, how to develop a passion, why they went for one more ironman after the 100, courge in suffering, realistic ambition and much, much more. Tickets to James speakning event in Iceland in august: https://harpa.is/iron-cowboy Þátturinn er í boði: Your Super -  https://tropic.is/voruflokkur/ofurfaedur/your-super/ Sumac - https://sumac.is/ Sportvörur - https://sportvorur.is/ Lavazza - https://www.lavazza.is/

In conversation with Gauri Jog on her journey of running from ticking off a bucket list to doing an Iron distance Triathlon in a matter of just 4 years. She started running with Team Asha in 2016 and participated in two races that year, the San Francisco Half Marathon and Portland Full Marathon. In 2017, she coordinated the running program and was the fundraising coordinator for team Asha. In 2018, she took on participating in triathlons, eventually doing the full Ironman in 2020. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 3:52 Flashback on how it all got started 7:04 The first run 10:22 Physical activity growing up 12:23 The first big race 14:39 The meditative experience in the first full marathon 20:07 Dealing with a layoff through running 23:22 Getting involved in coordinating for Asha 26:54 Beginning of the Triathlon journey 31:05 Learning to do longer and open water swims 38:41 Committing to do an Iron distance 45:43 Overcoming the mental block 49:01 The Asha 140.6 full triathlon 55:01 What's next on the horizon 56:54 The Fun Q&A 1:00:06 The last word

James Lawrence, also known as the Iron Cowboy, is a mindset and fitness coach, best known for testing his mental and physical limits. In 2021, James set out to complete 100 Ironman-distance triathlons in 100 days. He ended up doing 101 triathlons in 101 days. The Conquer 100 wasn't the first time James tested his athletic limits. It started when his wife signed him up for a marathon. But one marathon wasn't enough, so he tried a sprint triathlon. He was hooked, and in 2011, he completed 20 half-Ironman distances in 22 weeks and then 30 full-Ironman distances in 2012. In 2015, he completed 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 states in 50 days.  In this episode, the Iron Cowboy talks with Sonya about his 101 Ironman-distance triathlons in 101 consecutive days - the planning, the pain, the wins and expectations. Key Takeaways Guiding principles and ethos Importance of celebrating small wins How they planned the 101 Dealing with the monotony of the 101 Managing internal and external expectations Importance of his mantra Here We Go Some of the injuries he incurred Insights post Conquer 100

Steve Cram and his son Marcus Cram are race directors of The Northumbrian - a new triathlon festival at Kielder Water on 19th June 2022. Steve, of course, needs little introduction as one of the greatest track runners of all time - holder of World Records at 1500m, Mile, and 2000m, World Gold medalist and Olympic silver medalist over 1500m. His son Marcus is a keen triathlete, runner and cyclist, who has completed Ironman France. Together, their event company has organised running and duathlon races in the North of England for the last decade, and this year they're expanding to include the half Iron and Full Iron distance events at The Northumbrian. You can find out more at https://thenorthumbrian.com/ 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

In this episode, Coach Rob talks through everything you need to know about how to structure training for your a full Iron distance, or half Iron distance triathlon. Covering frequency of training, session structure, week structure, block structure, and all the details of how to build the duration of your long swim, long run, and long ride - and how to put them all together week after week, so you gradually increase fitness while avoiding burnout, illness or injury.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

Welcome to the Triathlete Hour, this week's episode is one we've all been waiting for: What is Kristian Blummenfelt's plan for next year??  The Olympic champ and Ironman world record holder talks to us from the south of Spain, where he's doing a training camp, about how he's going to do five Ironmans next year, how he thinks he can win both Ironman world championships in 202, and how it's really not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, of course, how did Norway become such a triathlon hotspot anyway? We promise if Kristian wasn't your favorite athlete before, he will be after this. And first Laura Siddall & I have a quick chat about how many Ironmans in a year we could pull off and if the sport's being redefined in real time. Referenced in the podcast: The Races We're Excited About in 2022 Will Four Superstars Break 7 Hours/8 Hours for the Iron-Distance?

Welcome to the Triathlete Hour, this week's episode is one we've all been waiting for: What is Kristian Blummenfelt's plan for next year??  The Olympic champ and Ironman world record holder talks to us from the south of Spain, where he's doing a training camp, about how he's going to do five Ironmans next year, how he thinks he can win both Ironman world championships in 202, and how it's really not as crazy as it sounds. Plus, of course, how did Norway become such a triathlon hotspot anyway? We promise if Kristian wasn't your favorite athlete before, he will be after this. And first Laura Siddall & I have a quick chat about how many Ironmans in a year we could pull off and if the sport's being redefined in real time. Referenced in the podcast: The Races We're Excited About in 2022 Will Four Superstars Break 7 Hours/8 Hours for the Iron-Distance?

Conquering a historic feat of stratospheric proportions nobody thought possible, today's guests will challenge every assumption you ever harbored about the outer limits of human capability.In 2010, Jason Lester and I were the first to complete EPIC5—5 consecutive iron-distance triathlons on 5 Hawaiian Islands in just over 6 days.I'm proud of that accomplishment. More proud that it has inspired others to rewrite their rulebook on personal possibility.But today's guests James Lawerence—aka The Iron Cowboy—alongside his wife and co-captain Sunny Jo Lawrence, somehow makes my resume just sound…cute.In 2015, the father of five did something I was convinced was impossible when he completed 50 iron-distance triathlons in 50 states in 50 days—a stunning feat chronicled way back on episodes 149 & 166, in the documentary The Iron Cowboy: The Story of The 50.50.50, and in his book, Redefine Impossible.But as many of you already know, James recently topped that seemingly untoppable feat by completing truly one of the most astonishing achievements in the history of voluntary human endurance—101 iron-distance triathlons in 101 consecutive days.In case you don't quite grasp the enormity of this truly epic feat, let me spell it out. Beginning in March of this year, James climbed out of bed, swam 2.4 miles, jumped on his bike and rode 112 miles, then completed 26.2 miles on foot, repeating this routine every day without missing a single day, for 101 days in a row.That's 14,200 self-powered miles!Today James and Sunny tell the tale in a warts-and-all conversation that is not to be missed.In addition to breaking down the enormity of this feat—a team and family endeavor in every respect—James and Sunny drop a full-fledged masterclass on mental toughness. Where it comes from, how to strengthen it, and how to ignite the power we all possess to endure the unimaginable.We also discuss the critical role that leadership, family, teamwork, community building, and service play in accomplishing audacious goals and how presence and mindfulness hold the key to unlocking the impossible.This is a powerful conversation that just might forever change your perspective on human potential broadly, and personal possibility specifically.To read more click here. You can also watch listen to our exchange on YouTube.I have tremendous respect for these two. I love them dearly. And I'm proud to share this candid, behind-the scenes excavation of one of the most mind-bending experiences I've ever been privileged to witness.Enjoy!Peace + Plants, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rebekah Keat is a former pro triathlete who still holds one of the fastest female times in history with 8 hours 39 minutes over the Iron Distance. Over her 22 year career, she has had over 30 podiums including 2X Junior World Champion, 6X Iron Distance Champion, and 3X National Champion.@teamsiriustriclub_rebekahkeat@believeranchandrescue Rebekah is co-founder with her wife Siri of Team Sirius Tri Club and Sirius Squad, dedicated to helping athletes and everyday people achieve their health and fitness goals!  Additionally, Rebekah is the co-founder of Believe Ranch & Rescue, saving horses from slaughter and Horses In Our Hands a lobbying and education organization dedicated to ending horse slaughter. Rebekah is a proud Ambassador of OsteoStrong. A member of the program herself, she has personally experienced the benefits of OsteoStrong while training.

No you did not misread the title of this week's episode. Lucy Charles-Barclay has announced that she is not just trying to go sub 8 next year, she wants to beat Jan Frodeno's current Iron Distance record of 7:35! We discuss the implications of this achievement and look at Lionel Sanders pathway to Kona for 2021 and if the Canadian will decide not to line up in Kona this year and instead focus on the Collins Cup. For more information about MX Endurance: http://www.mxendurance.com To subscribe to the sub7sub8 newsletter visit: https://www.sub7sub8.com/about/  To see the first episode of Beyond Human visit: https://thecollinscup.protriathletes.org/watch/  To sign up as a podcast member and get a whole bunch of benefits head to www.mxendurance.com/podcast    Claim your free Off-Season Strength Training Plan: https://mxendurance.com/free-plan   Or check MX Endurance out on Social Media:  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TeamMaccax/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mxendurance  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mxendurance    For any questions, comments or suggestions send us an email at podcast@mxendurance.com      You can follow James at https://www.instagram.com/bale.james85    You can follow Tim at https://www.instagram.com/tford14    If you want the down low on the PTO then sign up for their mailing list: http://bit.ly/PTOMXEndurance 

Clark and Ryan chat with Tony Cowden. Tony has 22 years in the Special Operations community, serving over 8 years and 28 deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq, and other Central Asian and African countries. He began training for and competing in triathlons in 1998 and 2005 in functional fitness competitions. He obtained his Level 1 CrossFit Certification in 2006. He affiliated with CrossFit Wilmington in 2007. He qualified for the 2012 Games, is a USAW Masters Weightlifting Champion in both the 94kg and the 105kg divisions. Tony has completed more than 50 triathlon races, including Iron Distance races. Tony coached his first athlete to The CrossFit Games in 2009 and has since sent 16 more, including teams and masters athletes. He has sent 28 athletes to The Games Regional competitions and developed Powerlifters, Strongman Competitors, triathletes, Ultra Endurance athletes, and Military personnel. In recent years, Tony has helped lead the way in developing concurrent endurance and strength athletes, especially within the military.   Video Episode available on https://www.youtube.com/goodvibespodcast Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/goodvibes_podcast Gear: https://www.goodvibesdudes.com/shop

We start with discussion on the Iron Cowboy’s 100 straight days of Iron Distance triathlons. Then we get into creating your desired lifestyle in and around triathlon. How anything is possible when we define what fuels us. We look at balancing our days with workouts and where to cut training to find more fulfillment in the process. How do you truly reach your potential? We openly discuss the toughest and most rewarding parts of coaching and how we relate to athletes.  Topics: Reaction to Iron Cowboy’s 100 Straight Days Mental/Emotional Focus of Racing Power of support/people  100 Days of Anything  What Fuels You? 70.3 Shape is Ironman Shape? Creating Your Own Lifestyle Setting Boundaries  Community in a Modern World . . . What is it? Balancing a demanding life The most valuable commodity in triathlon 15 Minutes for You Every day Navigating Daily Issues and Training The Coaching Life Reaching Your Potential Motivation is up to YOU What makes this all fulfilling? What’s the hardest part of coaching --------------- Check out our new Hub Experience/Condo Combo package deal for only $475. Limited time offer! Book directly with C26operations@gmail.com  Coach Mike is accepting full-time athletes. Please check out the benefits of Customized Weekly Coaching here or contact Mike directly at: CrushingIron@gmail.com  Registration is now open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your 2021 season planning, recovering, taper, etc. For more information, please visit www.C26Triathlon.com/the-c26-club Looking for a swim analysis, personalized zones for training, and an awesome experience? Check out our New C26 Hub Training Center in Chattanooga.  C26 Gear is now available (for a limited time) at www.c26triathlon.com/c26-store  A great way to support the podcast!  Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com  Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com

Today on the Mile after Mile Podcast is race director Fred Sommer. Runners and Triathletes in Florida may recognize the name Sommer and Sommer Sports Events.  We talk about how Fred got his start in racing and producing races. He’s been producing events for 37 years.  One of the fantastic things about this interview is that Fred Sommer has been a part of triathlon since pretty much since the beginning of the sport.  He shares a story about setting up the tri club Central Florida Triathletes (CFT). And working with Tri Fed which existed before USAT. He also talks about the USTS series.  Putting together races before there were even bike racks or chip timing. He describes it as the “wild west” but says that it was fun.  We talk about what races used to cost in the 1980s.  We chat about many of the races that Sommer Sports produces which includes the Great Floridian which has been around since 1990 Florida Challenge which includes the Intimidator which started in 1985. Florida Xtreme Triathlon which is a multi day triathlon that goes from coast-to-coast in Florida. He shares a lot about what makes Clermont, Florida a special racing destination.  The Great Floridian is what we call an Independent Full or Iron Distance triathlon and there aren’t very many of these that exist in the US. Fred and I chat about this and it’s a wonderful discussion about the growth of his races and the sport of triathlon overall.  We talk about how the business of race production and event promoter has changed over time in terms of customer expectation and logistics like permits and even how customer complaints have changed over the years.  Like all events in 2020 Sommer Sports had to cancel and/or defer a lot of events in 2020. But Sommer Sports was able to hold some events and we talked about what some of the challenges Sommer Sports faced were and how they were able to resolve them. Fred shares an inside look to how this worked for him for a variety of events over the spring and summer. Sommer Sports was able to hold the Great Floridian including the full-distance event. We talk about some of the ways they changed things up to keep it safe.  I want to thank Fred Sommer for being my guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast.  You can find Sommer Sports online at www.sommersports.com    ------------------------------------------------------------- Keep up with the host Amy Stone at www.amysaysso.com Looking for Podcasting Gear? Here's what I use to record the Mile after Mile Podcast. These are affiliate links.  Audio Technica microphone Adjustable Mic Stand Headphones Editing Software from Audacity (it's free) Zoom video conferencing software (not free) Desktop ring light so people can see me. Webcam - so my guests can see me Scheduling software from Acuity Scheduling (not free but super helpful) I use podcast hosting from Libsyn. Not free but very reliable.

In 2018 (at the age of 60), Will Turner crushed the current record for most Iron distance races (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) completed in a year. He then repeated the process in 2019, at the age of 61. In total, he completed 105 Ironman distance triathlons. All at the ripe age of 60 and 61 respectively. His accomplishment was the pinnacle of a 25 year journey into the sport of triathlon. But Will is the first to point out that he is not a gifted athlete; only a stubborn and determined one. He has "failed" himself forward and experienced countless transformational lessons along the way. In addition to being an athlete, Will is a USA Triathlon certified coach and loves working with athletes who are ready to embark on a life-changing journey of discovery and growth.   Follow Will Website: https://www.liveyourbold.com/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/will.turner.5891  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/liveyourbold/  ======================  Request to Join the FREE Meredith Atwood Community & Coaching https://meredith-atwood-coaching.mn.co/ ======================  Buy Meredith’s Books: The Year of No Nonsense https://amzn.to/3su5qWp Triathlon for the Every Woman: https://amzn.to/3nOkjiH =======================   Follow Meredith Atwood & The Podcast on Social: Web: http://www.swimbikemom.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/swimbikemom   =======================  Want to Connect?  Email: same24hourspodcast@gmail.com =======================  Credits: Host: Meredith Atwood Production & Hair Pulling: Meredith Atwood Podcast Branding and Web: Moon40 Marketing Copyright 2017-2020, 2021 All Rights Reserved, Meredith Atwood, LLC

Professional Triathlete and Coach Aaron Kolk discusses his solo 140.6 effort to raise nearly $7,000 for charity. Aaron talks about all aspects of the event from it being his first 140.6 race to his mindset, nutrition and coaching philosophy. While Aaron may not be one of the known elite's, “YET” he gives great advice and not many can say they did 8:42 all alone for their first IRON-DISTANCE triathlon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/wol-runners-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wol-runners-podcast/support

This week, Alyssa and Haley chat with two women from the world of Ultra Triathlon, Dani Grabol and Suzy Serpico, about racing the EPIC5 Challenge - 5 Iron Distance triathlons in 5 days on 5 Hawaiian Islands. Dani Grabol, the first female finisher of EPIC5, turned her life around from being overweight and a smoker to a record-breaking ultra distance athlete. Suzy Serpico, a former professional triathlete, found her love of triathlon again through Ultra distance events. Hear how these inspiring women prepared, endured, and overcame sleep deprivation, flat tires, and extreme weather to cross the finish line of this epic challenge. Plus, your mailbag questions answered about Ironman nutrition and overcoming fear of open water. **Early-bird pricing for Outspoken Summit ends July 31st** --> Register at https://www.outspokensummit.com/ **Become part of our community of strong, feisty, women by becoming a Live Feisty patron - www.patreon.com/livefeisty** Send your mailbag questions to ironwomenpodcast@gmail.com

While you will find many triathletes swapping stories on social media of their “high volume” training weeks, the truth is that the majority are training for these events on 10 hours or less each week and doing pretty well in the bargain. I have been asked this question quite a lot and so I wanted to put together a specific podcast outlining how I would prepare a programme with a 10 hour time limit. In this workshop you will hear: Why meticulous time management is vital if you are to maximise your training How sleep and nutrition can provide a much better return on your training How mindfulness plays a big part in your daily routine Why consistency is your biggest ally What duration your longest sessions should be for each discipline When and how to include mobility and strength sessions How the ‘ideal week’ looks for each discipline In the podcast I mentioned that I had put together a document with an outline structure of a 20 week plan. If you would like a copy, please email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com and she’ll be happy to send it to you.  You won’t be put on a mailing list.  If you aren’t already a member, please consider joining Simon’s Facebook group TheTriathlonCoachCafe. It’s free to join and all triathletes and coaches are welcome. Simon also has a training group - The SWAT Inner Circle - where he provides programmes (like the one he talks about in the podcast), a lively and enthusiastic Facebook group, and regular training and lifestyle advice to members.  You can join SWAT here:  https://simonward1.lpages.co/swat-sign-up-page-2018/. To follow Simon on Facebook, click here. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. 

Today’s show finishes off the series on how to train for an Iron distance triathlon.  Previous episodes have covered the general training foundation, plus the basics of swim, bike, and run.  In the minds of many athletes, as long as you’re doing the training, this is all that matters.  But the quality of your adaptation to training can be enhanced enormously with a simple yet intelligent approach to nutrition.  Even then, you can do all of this right but sabotage your race day performance if you fail to pay attention to what happens in the final 2 weeks known as the taper period.  Therefore, today’s episode will highlight some of the other actions you might need to take to be at your best on race day, including:   A simple definition of what you should seek to achieve with your daily nutrition Why numbers are not important, and why a simple portion size guide based on the hand is all you need The two simple daily habits which will help most athletes to achieve their body composition targets The female athlete triad, and how to avoid it The definition and objectives of the taper How long your taper should be, and why it depends on many variables Simple advice on how to implement a 2, 3, and 4-week taper Click here for a portion size infographic:  https://www.precisionnutrition.com/calorie-control-guide-infographic To listen to the prior episodes on training for an Iron distance event:  https://simonward.podbean.com/e/simon-ward-on-how-to-train-for-an-ironman/ https://simonward.podbean.com/e/simon-ward-on-how-to-train-for-an-iron-distance-swim/ https://simonward.podbean.com/e/simon-ward-on-how-to-train-for-an-iron-distance-swim/ https://simonward.podbean.com/e/simon-ward-on-how-to-train-for-an-iron-bike-and-run/ To find out more about Simon’s coaching please visit his website here. To follow Simon on Facebook, click here. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com.   

After the popularity of the recent podcast, “How to train for an Iron distance triathlon”, I had several requests to record a follow up, providing more detail on how to train for the various components - swim, bike, run.  There is always lots of debate about what are the right and wrong ways to do this.  To be quite frank, I’m not sure if there is truly a right way for any of it.  Take a random poll of 140.6 finishers and you’ll find an equivalent number of approaches shaped by a whole host of circumstances.  The one true answer is:  Find what works for you.  That said, there are a number of abiding principles for each discipline and over the course of 25 years it’s become apparent that there are some approaches which work best for the majority of athletes, and that’s what I hope to be able to describe today including: the importance of a good ‘foundation’ and what it includes understanding the requirements of a 3.8k swim in your race and what that means for your training training paces, how they relate to your 400m TT swim and your race pace why training to swim more efficiently might be a better goal than faster how to get the most from your open water swim sessions specific guidance on high intensity sessions why you must prepare for a non-wetsuit swim at certain events the importance of a good warm up on race day how to make sure the swim sets you up for a good day In the podcast I referred to the earlier show 'How to train for an Iron-distance race’ . You can listen to that here. To find out more about Simon’s coaching please visit his website here. To follow Simon on Facebook, click here. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. 

This week it’s another solo-cast as Simon is in the hot seat to provide some guidance on one of his favourite triathlon subjects:  How to train for an iron distance triathlon.  There is always lots of discussion on various forums, most of which is bad, on what works for an individual. In helping over 1000 athletes reach the finish of a 140.6 event, Simon has a unique insight into what really works for most people regardless of the level that they race at.  In this presentation you will hear: Why it’s crucial to create the right foundations before you start training The importance of planning strength, mobility, nutrition and sleep before you plan your swim, bike and run sessions Why you MUST “commit to consistency” How understanding what your limiters are will help you find the right training mix When training to avoid slowing down is better than training to be faster Unless you are Patrick Lange or Daniella Ryf, why "marginal gains” are not your main focus How the swim is more than just a warm up Why bike performance holds the key to your best race The risk vs reward of doing more running For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com. 

This podcast wasn't intentional or planned but it does give you an insight into goal setting at a basic level so I've decided to post it , I will look at doing something with a bit more structure in the near the future until then enjoy listening to this 20 min chat between friends and then write one thing down and just do it!

Susan Haag became the first woman to complete 100 full iron-distance triathlons. Haag started competing in triathlons in 1990's and has crossed the finish line 375 times in the last 26 years. Haag, who resides in Jacksonville, Florida , is a practicing lawyer and sits on the Board of Directors for USA Triathlon.

https://youtu.be/jBUp_-R6sSA You will want to tune-in to this one. On episode 61 of the LHRL™ Podcast we speak with Tony Cowden of Competitive Edge Performance. He is an incredibly tough and rugged endurance athlete with a humble and kind spirit. We could have easily made this a 5-hour episode, as his adventures just brought about more questions. Tony Cowden was an outstanding guest who has done great things with his life, and even better things for our country. Tony has 22 years in the Special Operations community, serving over 8 years and 28 deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq and other Central Asian and Africa countries.  He began training for and competing in triathlons in 1998 and in 2005 in functional fitness competitions. He got his Level 1 CrossFit® Certification in 2006. He affiliated CrossFit Wilmington in 2007. He qualified for the 2012 Games., is a USAW Masters Weightlifting Champion in both the 94kg and the 105kg divisions.  He is a successful triathlete, completing more than 50 races, including Iron Distance races. Tony coached his first athlete to The CrossFit Games in 2009, and has since sent 16 more, including teams and masters athletes.He has sent 28 athletes to The Games Regional competitions, and developed Powerlifters, Strongman Competitors, triathletes, Ultra Endurance athletes and Military personnel. In recent years, Tony has helped lead the way in developing hybrid endurance and strength athletes, especially within the military.  His END|Strength™ Programming develops high levels of endurance and strength simultaneously and has become the go to of the US military special operations personnel as well as athletes looking for new challenges. Proving his END|Strength methods, he completed the Beach 2 Battleship Half IronMan Triathlon in 6 hours and the following day Squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 565lbs. On April 9th, 2016 Tony squatted 600lbs, Deadlifted 600lbs and ran a sub-six minute mile (5:41), making him one of the very few who have completed The 666 Challenge…  the only man over 40 years old to. In September 2016, Tony completed the first annual 106º West Half Iron Distance Triathlon in Dillon, CO. At 10,000 plus ft, the 106 West is the highest elevation triathlon in the World.With early morning temps at just over freezing, gusting winds, water temp of 50 degrees, and the steep climbs you would expect of the Colorado Rockies, the 106 is one of the most challenging. Continually proving the END|Strength methods, two days after the race, Tony squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 505lbs for 6 reps. Most recently Tony attempted his first ultra endurance event… the BigFoot 200.  A 200 mile ultra marathon in the Cascade mountains of Washington state.  From the hot desert of Mt. Saint Helen’s desolation zone, to the wet forests, and freezing temps during the night, the Bigfoot bested Tony.  His first ultra also turned out to be his first ever DNF.  At 131 miles, he ran out of time.  A testament of our methods and his dedication to purpose, Tony dropped 35lbs of bodyweight in the 5 weeks prior to the race and maintained a 500lbs squat and 550lbs deadlift throughout the endeavor. There is quite literally no other coach with Tony’s resume and experience.  It sets him apart…  but what really makes him a higher caliber athlete and coach is his commitment to applicable, proof based knowledge.  He will only coach athletes and even speak on topics he has up to date and relevant experience in.

LT 082 | Tony Cowden - The 666 Challenge Subscribe & Review : iTunes | Stitcher In Episode 082 of the LEO Training Podcast, I sit down with my guest, Tony Cowden to discuss two of my favorite subjects: strength and endurance. Tony has 21 years in the Special Operations community, serving over 8 years and 26 deployments in Afghanistan, Iraq and other Central Asian and Africa countries.  He began training for and competing in triathlons in 1998 and in 2005 in functional fitness competitions. He got his Level 1 CrossFit® Certification in 2006. He affiliated CrossFit Wilmington in 2007. He qualified for the 2012 Games., is a USAW Masters Weightlifting Champion in both the 94kg and the 105kg divisions.  He is a successful triathlete, completing more than 50 races, including Iron Distance races. Tony coached his first athlete to The CrossFit Games in 2009, and has since sent 16 more, including teams and masters athletes. He has sent 28 athletes to The Games Regional competitions, and developed Powerlifters, Strongman Competitors, triathletes, Ultra Endurance athletes and Military personnel. In recent years, Tony has helped lead the way in developing hybrid endurance and strength athletes, especially within the military.  His END|Strength™ Programming develops high levels of endurance and strength simultaneously and has become the go to of the US military special operations personnel as well as athletes looking for new challenges. Proving his END|Strength methods, he completed the Beach 2 Battleship Half IronMan Triathlon in 6 hours and the following day Squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 565lbs. On April 9th, 2016 Tony squatted 600lbs, Deadlifted 600lbs and ran a sub-six minute mile (5:41), making him one of the very few who have completed The 666 Challenge…  the only man over 40 years old to. Tony’s most recent accomplishment is completing the first annual 106º West Triathlon in Dillon, CO. At 10,000 plus ft, the 106 West is the highest elevation half iron distance triathlon in the World. With early morning temps at just over freezing, gusting winds, water temp of 50 degrees, and the steep climbs you would expect of the Colorado Rockies, the 106 is one of the most challenging. Further proving the END|Strength methods, two days after the race, Tony squatted 505lbs and Deadlifted 505lbs for 6 reps. Interview Topics: Intro/Background Work in Special Forces Brian Carroll and PowerRackStrength The 666 Challenge 10/20/Life and much more! Show Notes: Tony Cowden Tony Cowden (Instagram) Tony Cowden performing The 666 Challenge PowerRackStrength 10/20/Life

Today on the Doc On the Run Podcast we have a truly inspirational guest: the Iron Cowboy, James Lawrence who is famous for settling two world records: both the number of Half Iron Distance triathlons done in one year and then in 2012 he also set a new world record for the number of full Iron Distance triathlons done in one year. But then, he did 50 Ironman distance triathlons in 50 days, and in all 50 states!​​​​​​​

I met Susan in 2012 in Cozumel Mexico. I was there to cheer for my friends and she was there to race. Susan is one of the very first people I approached to be on the Mile after Mile Podcast but to be honest she was too busy racing that she postponed for 43 weeks (but who's counting). In fact, to finally get this interview I had to meet her in person. She came in to race Miami Man our local 70.3 distance event and she also took the time to speak to my triathlon club and grant me this interview. We talk about how she got her start racing. How she manages to race so much. How she does this in an affordable way and why she raced her 100th race for the Children't Tumor Foundation. Thank you Susan for being a guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast. You can find Susan on Facebook and Instagram @SusanHaag. **** Special thanks to my friend Liz at the Avoid Being Hated Podcast for loaning me the equipment to do this interview. Don't forget to visit www.amysaysso.com to find out what Amy is up to.

It's here! The biggest race of the year for the Iron Distance event! There is a tonne of excitement built up for this years Ironman World Championships with plenty of speculation about who will take out the Men and Women's titles for 2016. But Kona is more than just the race itself - the race is a huge industry event with plenty of hype and noise. So today we discuss some of that noise and what is really important. We also talk a lot about committing to the process. Sit back, and enjoy. In today’s episode, we discuss: Some not so wild predictions  The beam bike Investing the right way Kona noise (volume 12) There is no easy way Commitment Gratitude and attitude Dealing with your own headspace The key to success at any race Show Links Join (for Free) our TRISPECIFIC CAFE https://www.facebook.com/TriSpecifichttp://www.instagram.com/trispecific http://www.twitter.com/trispecific Show Sponsor: Revbox Hands down the most potent indoor cycling trainer you can invest in. Yes, it’s an investment in yourself but mark my words, the Rev Box will make you a much stronger bike rider and more efficient at the same time. Please Help Us Grow… To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links below: Click Here to Subscribe via iTunes If you have a chance, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the show and its ranking in iTunes immensely! We appreciate it! Enjoy the show!

ONE STEP AHEAD: LCHF and thyroid. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Your stroke rate for swimming - what you should be considering and how to determine where you sit. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - MELISSA HAUSCHILDT: A former Australian steeplechase champion turned triathlete Mel is 2 x Ironman 70.3 World Champion and ITU Long Distance World Champion. She has also won 20 x Half Ironman races and, after a recent move to the full distance, won Ironman Australia and most recently the Ironman Asia Pacific Champs in Melbourne. A dramatic stop to tend to painful blisters could not prevent her from securing the overall win and with it a place in October's World Champs in Hawaii. We talk to Mel about her journey into triathlon, her races to date and those blisters (ouch!). 5 MINUTE FOCUS: Looking to do another Iron Distance event after IMNZ? Don't want to wait another year before you take the challenge on again? Jeff Gillies, Chief Marketing Officer for Ironman Asia Pacific, talks to us about the hugely popular IM Cairns Festival in June. It's the one event that includes a sprint race, an Olympic distance race, a kids event, a 70.3 and of course the full iron distance - ideal timing for Kiwis looking for an overseas winter break and race. THE GEEK OUT: Stroke rate and swimming - a research study. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz  for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition 

ONE STEP AHEAD: Colostrum - is it useful for endurance athletes. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Saddle sores and how to deal with them. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS - DYLAN MCNEICE & CARL READ: What does it take to complete 2 x Iron Distance races 2 weeks apart?  We are very excited to be able to bring you two interviews this week with kiwi pro athletes Dylan McNeice and Carl Read - two athletes who did just that. They recently completed New Zealand's two biggest Iron Distance races - Challenge Wanaka on 22 February and Ironman New Zealand on 7 March.  We talk to each athlete about their races, how they prioritised, what training (if any) they did in between and what they had left in them for IMNZ. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: This week we talk to Veronika Larisova from Eat like a Chief http://eatlikeachief.com/about their new Chief Bars. Made from 100% animal-based whole protein, they're a delicious, savoury snack with no chemicals, no preservatives, no gluten, no dairy and low sugar. Just natural whole food with 100% grass fed meat, nuts and a little dried fruit - minimally processed and containing all the essential amino acids. Based in Sydney, Australia their first launch will be next month with production and sales commencing June this year. THE GEEK OUT: Does moderate alcohol consumption affect protein synthesis. CONTACT US: Find out more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz  Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition 

ONE STEP AHEAD: Recovering from the sugar binge after your race. What you can do to mitigate the effects of the sugar in your system. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - CAT MORRISON: Catriona Morrison has had an amazing career to date having won multiple World Duathlon titles, 70.3 races, Iron Distance races, the iconic Alpe D'Huez Long Distance Triathlon and has also competed at the Commonwealth Games. She has recently announced that she's stepping away from the sport and retiring. Bev talks to her about her career to date, her thoughts and opinions about the sport and we hear some stories about her time racing in NZ! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Stride length and running - what happens as we age and what we can do about it. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: We talk to Sean Smit of 'Race Day Triathlon'. Race Day are about to launch their new website which is committed to providing age group triathletes with premium quality high performance triathlon accessories. THE GEEK OUT: Brain Endurance Training (B.E.T.) - a new way of training with the potential to boost performance without leaving your armchair! CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition 

“The difference between a good race and a bad race is how you manage the (inevitable) pain” Chris “Macca” McCormack on triathlon. In 2013 I completed my first Iron Distance triathlon.  In the lead up, and training to complete that race I started paying a lot of attention to those that had been there before me.  My coach, other triathletes that I knew and I especially started paying attention to the pro field of triathletes that graced the covers of the triathlon magazines I had started reading.  Chris “Macca” McCormack soon became one of my favourites.  In early 2013 “Macca” published an article entitled “Embrace the Suck”.  The quote above his opening line.   I think that statement holds equally true for life.

Today Pete and I have the awesome pleasure of speaking with 15x Ironman distance champion, member of the Australian Ironman Hall of Fame Belinda Granger from her stunning backyard overlooking the 20m pool. We get such amazing insights from BG who has done 50 Iron distance racing and been around the triathlon traps for 20 odd years! We look at all aspects from injuries, to training, discipline, nutrition and so much more. What we cover: Lessons from one of the most longterm successful female IM athletes in the sport Belinda's WHY! Natural talent is useless Why 'loving it' helps Strategies and tips to pull you through those tough races BGs two biggest regrets - massive honesty here The skill of set and forget When and where you learn the most Why you need to self assess Settling Nutrition, balance and not depriving yourself Looking at all aspects of the sport The ABS! The tell tale signs you need to listen too Balance The Training regiment... major lessons You HAVE to give back 3 huge performance knowledge bombs dropped around 28mins in Keys of being professional - if you're a pro or budding pro you need to listen to this Favourite sessions What the future holds for Belinda   Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/belinda_granger

It is finally here.  The Louisville Iron man route preview.  Check out this video with the super-groovy-wickedly-cool  Ironman Champion Heather Gollnick.  During the first part of the video Heather gives you all the information you could want on the swim, bike and run portions of the route.  Next you will get an up close view of the route while Heather rides.  You also have to check out the new Trakkers GPS technology!  This stuff is going to ROCK!  Enjoy!  The video is very high definition, so you may want to let it download completely before watching.  YOU MUST watch it inside of iTunes or on your iPod.  Also, you can watch the HD version coming soon.  I will keep you posted on that.  Thanks again to Heather and the awesome group at Trakkers.