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Today I sat down with MuuvWell COO, Wade Weatherholt to recap his experience competing in Ironman Louisville on August 18, 2024. I had the honor of creating a YouTube series leading up to Wade's raceday, then followed him around on raceday to film the finale of this series. That raceday vlog will release in September. Sit back and enjoy! Follow MuuvWell online here - https://linktr.ee/muuvwell

Have you ever wondered about the life of a professional triathlete? In this podcast series, we interview current and retired QT2 Systems Professional Triathletes, exploring the path to earning (and maintaining) a pro license, the nuts and bolts of training and racing, and the ups and downs along the way. The guests also share how being a pro triathlete shaped their lives, and what advice they would give to their younger selves. Episode 4 features Amy Javens. Through high school and college, Amy raced on the track, specializing in the 100 and 400 hurdles. After taking some time off, she decided to re-find her athletic self, and jumped into endurance sports, with her first marathon in 2003 and her first IRONMAN in 2006. For a few years, she focused on the IRONMAN 70.3 distance, earning several age group podium spots. In July 2012, she came to QT2 Systems as an athlete, with a focus on IRONMAN racing. Eight weeks later, she placed second overall amateur at IRONMAN Louisville, earning the opportunity to apply for her Pro Card. At age 41, Amy raced her first pro race the following year and "everything that could have gone wrong went wrong." But still, she finished the race with a smile, ready to learn from the experience and better herself as an athlete. Amy looks back on her 2015 season as the season with both the most hardship and in which she had her ultimate performances. In that year, she came back from a very serious bike accident to race Beach to Battleship, and earn her first overall pro title and finishing in a time of 9:26! Going into it, Amy knew that she would retire from being a pro at 45 (which gave her 4 years as a pro). Shortly after retiring, she took the overall age group win at IRONMAN Cabo, qualifying for the IRONMAN World Championship. After racing Kona, she officially retired from racing triathlon. When asked if she would do it again, she answered without hesitation "absolutely!" Racing as a pro not only changed her life, but also set an example for her three daughters to try hard things, to work for what you believe in and to not be afraid of failure. Learn more about QT2 Systems at www.qt2systems.com Contact QT2 Systems at https://qt2systems.com/pages/contact

Alex Torres, an Ironman Triathlete, shares his journey of overcoming challenges and realizing his potential to become an Ironman. Alex started his athletic journey as the "runt of the Torres family," but through hard work and determination, he proved everyone wrong and accomplished his goal of becoming an Ironman. One of the key pieces of advice that Alex shares is to never forget your "why." This is what will keep you motivated and inspired during the long and tedious moments of training. He also emphasizes that discipline and perseverance are essential in becoming an Ironman, but these qualities are anchored on your "why." Another important point that Alex mentions is that you don't have to have the most expensive equipment to participate in a triathlon. He was once embarrassed by his lack of fancy gear, but he was reminded that it's all about the "engine," meaning the person themselves. To sum it up, becoming an Ironman is achievable if you have the physical capability, financial means, and most importantly, the determination and commitment to see it through. Find your "why," stay committed, and never let anyone tell you that you can't do it. The choice is yours to cross that finish line and hear your name being called as an Ironman.   Episode Highlights: Alex has completed multiple Iron Man races Dreams of writing a book Apologizes to younger self for past hurts Believes everything is possible with effort Encourages listeners to find their "why" and stay committed Iron Man requires grit, determination, perseverance and discipline Success depends on aligning all elements with your "why" You have the choice to cross the finish line, whatever the distance   Guest Bio Alexander Torres is a native of Gary, IN.  Alumnus of Indiana University. He is a former member of the Horace Mann High School track & cross-country teams.  He continued his running in the United States Army as a member of the Commander's Cup Team. Alex ran his first marathon in 2004, the Chicago Marathon.  He has  ran the Chicago Marathon every year it has been held since 2004.  Alex is currently registered for the 2023 Chicago Marathon which will be his 19th consecutive Chicago Marathon. Alex first official race as an adult post military was the marathon distance. In 2010, he decided to compete in his first Ironman race, Ironman Louisville.  His first triathlon was the full Ironman distance. To date Alex has completed 14 full Ironman races.  Alex is currently scheduled to race Ironman Coeur d'Alene 2023 and on tap to race in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, HI in 2024 after qualifying via the legacy program. Professionally Alex is in the pharmaceutical industry as an Executive Institutional Representative in Grand Rapids, MI in the area of surgical anesthesia and heart failure. He is a husband and father of 5 children.   Connect: Connect with Alex Torres via Facebook    Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book; Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness. It is available in hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form   Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram @ouilifeouilove Facebook @ouilifeouilove33 Twitter @ouilifeouilove Youtube @ouilifeouilove  

Aaron Hickman started his fitness journey at 15 years of age because the requirement to join the high school basketball team was also to be on the cross-country team. After high school, Aaron took an 8-year hiatus from running before emerging into running events in the Chicagoland area. Since then, Aaron has competed in 10 obstacle courses, 5 triathlons, and about 15 endurance running events.  Initially, Aaron did not take triathlons seriously, but his first Chicago Triathlon experience was an awakening experience.  He soon learned the dedication and training that is necessary to successfully  complete a race.  He progressed from the  Olympic distance. After he found success in the Olympic distance he sought the assistance of a coach  He is particularly proud of his completion of Ironman Louisville in 2015. He continued to race Full Distance IronMan 140.6 races but after his initial success he thought he could continue to successfully race without the actual intensity of training that he committed to for his first full distance race.  He learned the hard way that he had to respect each race. He recently completed IronMan Wisconsin for the second time in the worst conditions September 2022. He has learned that in order to successfully complete a race you need to train the body, you need to also train the mind as both are needed to be victorious.  ⁠ Episode Highlights: Aaron starts running in high school. After a long hiatus, Aaron returns to  endurance sports. Aaron love for obstacle course racing. How Aaron becomes a triathlete The 2015 Louisville Full Ironman 140.6 race. Racing an Ironman event in a  monsoon. Lessons about the body and mind connection during a race Aaron Hickman has some words of wisdom Guest Bio Aaron Hickman began his fitness journey at the young age of 15 while involved with his high school cross-country team. It was at that time that he embraced the moment of running free among his peers as a means to focus on his happiness and not worry about anything around mmm. Between high school and college, a long hiatus was taken. It wasn't until 8 years later that Aaron was exposed to the running events in the Chicagoland area. Since then, he has taken part in over 10 obstacle course races, 5 triathlons, and 15 running endurance events. His most inspiring accomplishment came in 2015 at Ironman Louisville. It was at that moment he realized the power of the mind. Through his accomplishments and tribulations, he hopes to motivate newcomers entering the endurance sport by letting them know it's a long, rugged journey, however, the reward is well worth it. Connect with Aaron Hickman  Connect with Aaron on Facebook   Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review. If you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness. It is available in  hardback, paperback, and newly released audio form. Connect with Dr. Ouida Brown Instagram @ouilifeouilove Facebook @ouilifeouilove33 Twitter @ouilifeouilove Youtube @ouilifeouilove Sign up for my newsletter http://bit.ly/OuilifeOuiloveNewsletter

I was heartbroken to learn that my friend and fellow triathlete, Darrell Freeman Sr. had passed on the evening of June 28 2022. This episode was very difficult for me to record. I only ever met him twice but we kept in touch on social media. I wanted to connect him with my nephew who has aspirations of becoming a pilot. I also wanted to interview him for the podcast. We never could schedule a time. Darrell was the first person in his family to graduate from college and through hard work and determination  he became a self-made millionaire, a pilot, and a two-term chair of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and so much more. After achieving a GPA of 1.234, he transferred to Middle Tennessee State University and ultimately graduated with a master's degree. Armed with his $2,000, and his wife's credit card, he built an IT business from an office the size of a closet and the company grew to 38 million in revenues.  Darrell eventually sold his company for twenty million dollars. He has invested and mentored in many other businesses and hosted an airborne YouTube series of interviews Cockpit Conversations. In triathlons, I knew him as a member of the Tennessee crew so called because they always travel as a pack. He has completed 10 full Ironman races and used sports as an analogy to life. He believed that business is about perseverance just as it is with completing an Ironman races.   After achieving a GPA of 1.234, he transferred to Middle Tennessee State University and ultimately graduated with a master's degree. Armed with his $2,000, and his wife's credit card, he built an IT business from an office the size of a closet and the company grew to 38 million in revenues.  Darrell eventually sold his company for twenty million dollars. He has invested and mentored in many other businesses and hosted an airborne YouTube series of interviews Cockpit Conversations. In triathlons, I knew him as a member of the Tennessee crew so called because they always travel as a pack. He has completed 10 full Ironman races and used sports as an analogy to life. He believed that business is about perseverance just as it is with completing  Ironman 140.6 races.    Episode Highlights:   First meeting Darrell at Ironman Chattanooga. Second Meeting at  Ironman Louisville with the Tennessee crew Keeping up with Darrell on social media A look at Darrell, the man and how he came to be. Some wise words from Darrell himself. Farewell Darrell, we miss you and you will live on  Did you enjoy today's episode? Please subscribe and leave a review if you have questions, comments, or possible show topics, email runningischeaperthantherapyolb@gmail.com. To subscribe and review use one links of the links below  Apple Spotify Google  Get a copy of the book  Running Is Cheaper Than Therapy: A Journey Back to Wholeness

This episode has the interview with David Williams (aka "Down Under Dave") who wrote a book about his life and ultra running adventures. The book is really good! Dave graciously made himself available for an interview and he's really funny and has an outstanding outlook on life. More information about the book can be found at the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zn5yEcuJyhs https://www.amazon.com/Unstoppable-Runner-David-Williams/dp/1761091638/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=an+unstoppable+runner+book&qid=1638487887&sr=8-1 And here is Karen's Iron Man distance race report, it's very detailed and pretty cool: I've wanted to do an Ironman distance triathlon for a long time but was intimidated by the amount of time training would take. I already have a full-time job and training would be like adding a part-time job. However, sometimes friends get you to do crazy things. I have a group of friends who have been together since about 2012 when we joined forces to do Ragnar Chicago. We started the weekend as acquaintances and after 36 hours and 200ish miles, ended the weekend as dear friends. We've gone on to finish five more Ragnars as an ultra-team (six runners and one van as opposed to 12 runners and two vans). In 2017, someone saw (ok, it was me) there was a relay race across the state of Iowa (west to east). Within about two weeks, we had eight runners and found a driver to get us the 339 miles across the state. Half of us live in norther Indiana, the other have in Indianapolis. We keep coming up with events to participate in so that we have something to train for and participate in together.  In 2015, Julie and I met up for a run and she asked if I wanted to do Muncie 70.3 with her and her sister Pamela, one of the Indianapolis tribe. I was in. Julie and I trained together in Northern Indiana and met up with Pam when time allowed. Many of the Ragnar group showed up to cheer us on, just as we did with Pam and Tina completed Ironman Chattanooga in 2017 (this was for Pam's 50th) For Julie's 50th birthday last year, she threw out hiking the Grand Canyon (rim to rim) in one day. Once again, it didn't take us long to commit. We persevered against COVID scares and some other issues. We traveled to Flagstaff and on October 7 we completed the hike, starting around 4:30 a.m. and finishing around 5:30 p.m. We made it back to Indiana safe and sound, with the exception of a bit of trail rash on Pamela from a fall she took and a badly sprained ankle, Melinda, ironically, our driver suffered. She hiked down the trail about a mile and we as we were hiking back up, just past one of the tunnels, she stepped off the trail, canyon side, and went down. Unfortunately, what goes down, must go up and she persevered up.  2021 was my turn to hit 50. While planning for Grand Canyon, the goal of completing an ironman distance was swirling in my head. Pre-COVID, I found out a friend's husband, Matt, was training to do Ironman Louisville, which would be on October 9. As Ironmen usually are on Sundays, I did the math and realized Louisville would be on my birthday in 2021. That would be pretty cool. Then COVID hit, Louisville was cancelled for that year, and then cancelled permanently. Since Matt had put in all the training and didn't want to waste it, he organized his own event. Then Muncie 70.3 announced they would have a 140.3 event this summer. It piqued my interest, but I really didn't want to spend the money.  The town I live in is located on the north shore of the second largest natural in Indiana. Perfect for swimming. Outside of that, we are surrounded by corn, soybean, and wheatfields. Perfect for biking and running.   The more I thought about it, the more I thought I could follow Matt's example and stage my own Ironman distance triathlon. I could do it by my own rules (accept assistance from spectators, have friends/family participate with me) and if training went off the rails, the weather was bad, or doing the full wasn't going to work, I could cover the distance over three days or move the distance back to the 70.3, or a half ironman.  Pamela, who completed Ironman Chattanooga in 2018, shared her training plan and at the end of April, I started “training”. This would be a don't do as I did disclaimer. I trained but didn't complete every workout. I skipped the second week because I was out of town for a conference. I didn't start swimming until Lake Maxinckuckee (Max – in- kuk – kee or Lake Max as well all call it) warmed up in late July. I tried to hit the longer workouts but when we went on vacation in August, didn't get in the long bike rides. I tried to balance family demands with work and training. There were many workouts that were shortened or skipped because I needed to work late or my husband and daughters were actually home. We have two girls, 20 and 17. My 20 year old has a 2 ½ year old daughter and has moved out of the house. I will drop just about anything if Kate and Mabel are coming over. My youngest, Emily, had a summer job and then attends a private boarding school in our town. Again, if she is home, I want to spend time with her.  The longest swim I did was 2.4 miles. It was on a Friday evening, after Labor Day, so activity on the lake has slowed. I ended up chasing daylight and enjoyed watching the sunset over the lake toward the end of the swim. There were a few early morning swims, too, getting in the lake while it was dark and watching the sunrise. What a way to start the day! The longest bike was 89 miles in about 5 ½ hours. The training was based on time, not distance and by 5 ½ hours, I was ready to be done! The next day, I ran 12 miles and, surprisingly, it wasn't bad. I ended up getting a cheap spin bike from a friend and started doing spin workouts during the week and hitting the road on my bike for the long rides. The spin workouts provided a good challenge that I might not have had if I road my bike.  The longest run was around 16 miles. I will add that three weeks before the event, another Ragnar teammate, Kim, and I ran the Sunburst Half Marathon that started in downtown South Bend and ended at the 50 yard like of Notre Dame stadium. We finished in two hours and Kim came in first in her age group. We were not expecting that! On the bus ride back to the car, Kim wondered how must faster we would have gone if we actually trained.   Probably the best week of training, was my taper week leading up to event day (I'm hesitant to call it race day as I really didn't race). I had to attend a conference and stayed at a hotel with a lap pool and workout room. You know I took advantage of that! My plan was to start my swim at a friend's cottage on the south shore of Lake Max and swim to the town park on the north shore, which is 2.4 miles. If the weather was bad, I would either find a smooth spot in the lake to swim or go to a pool about 20 miles away and swim laps to complete the distance. My husband planned to kayak with me for safety, and to keep me on course. My younger daughter would drop us off at the cottage, grab my bike and meet me at the town park.  Next, I'd ride 112 miles. I didn't have a particular route in mind. I just knew I wanted to end at Julie's house in the northern end of our county. It happened to be about 26.2 miles from my house so once I ended the bike, I just needed to run home. I figured I would bike by solo and my Ragnar teammates would accompany me on the run.  The day before the event, my friend Melinda, who has been our driver for our Ragnar events, asked if I wanted company on the swim. Her husband Doug completed Ironman Maryland a few weeks ago and was willing to swim and would keep me company on the bike for a while.  The weather in October has been amazing in Indiana with high temperatures in the 70s and lows in the 60s. While it rained Friday and turned foggy Friday night, Saturday morning was absolutely perfect. The wind was calm. It was a little overcast. The lake was like glass and the temps in the low 60s. We got to the cottage on the south shore around 6:20 a.m. and walked the kayak down to the water. It started sprinkling but it was short lived. We went back up to the car to wait for Doug and Melinda and get the wetsuit on. By 6:45 or so, Steve was in the kayak and Doug and I were in the water. My daughter Emily sounded the airhorn on her phone and Doug and I were off. It took a bit for me to get into a rhythm and to fully put my face the water. Initially, the water temperature took my breath away but once I acclimated, it was perfect for a long swim. Steve had a headlamp on the front of the kayak and a red light on the back and wore a headlamp. Doug had an inflatable buoy with a light in it strapped to his back. It kind of looked like a Chinese lantern floating on the water. At times, the lights on the kayaks blended into the lights on the shoreline and I'd have to stop and get my bearings. I think I swam pretty consistently for the first half of the swim. The second half, I started losing sight of Doug and Steve. At one point, I popped my head up and couldn't see either one of them. There was a bit of panic as I felt very alone. Finally, I caught sight of Steve again in the dark, asked him to turn his headlamp around so there was a light to follow. That made a huge difference. The sun rose at 7:50 a.m. and by that time we were about halfway done. I don't think that I was getting tired so much as getting bored toward the end. I was very happy when the Beach Lodge began getting clearer, then I started running into some of the tall plants growing in the lake and could see people on the beach. Finally, I could see the sand on the bottom of the lake. I swam in until the water was about knee deep and stood up. I completed the 2.4 mile swim in 1 hour 30 minutes, which was my A goal.  I was a little dizzy getting up and, while trying to get water out of my ear, lost my balance and went back down into the water. The dizziness subsided and I headed out of the water and was met by Ragnar teammates Kim and JW as well as Melinda and my daughter Emily. Em and Steve got the kayak loaded up and I got changed into my biking gear. The transition was about 20 minutes.  While I was changing, some of Doug's Ironman training group rode past the park and stopped to ride with us. I'm not used to riding with anyone, so I was a little nervous riding in a group, let alone riding with super experienced cyclists. They were great, though and hung with me for about 20 minutes before they needed to head home. Doug and I rode around Lake Max three times for 30 miles and then headed north to the City of Plymouth. Doug stuck with me to the south end of Plymouth where Melinda picked him up and checked on me. I was then on my own to get through Plymouth and north to mile 56 at Julie's house. This was the section of the ride I was most concerned about as there was more traffic, traffic lights, and stop signs than I'm used to riding with. I needed to ride through the city in order to safely cross US 30. Thankfully, there was very little traffic and I hit most of the lights green. Julie was getting off of work in Plymouth so she met up with me at a few spots in Plymouth followed me through a round-about to block traffic and get me through safely.  At 58 miles, I arrived at Julie's to the cheers of the rest of my teammates. Pamela hopped on her bike and joined me for the second half of the ride. The area is rural, so traffic wasn't much of an issue and our teammates were out in their cars meeting at various intersections to make sure we were going the right way and didn't need anything. Julie had gone out and marked the turns on the road, but we misunderstood the second marking and took a wrong turn. It added a few miles, but we found our way back to the route after a phone call or two. After that, the team was out at most of the major turns making sure we went the right was and managing traffic for us. The route took us back to Julie's with about 20 miles left. We took a quick break, restocked fluids, stretched and we were off again for a second loop. The original route was 26 miles but because of the extra on the front end and the wrong turns, Julie worked on shortening it. She was amazing at quickly rerouting and for the last 10 miles, she escorted us along the route. With about 5 miles to go, she pulled up next to me and asked if I wanted to be a little over or a little under on the ride. I said over, just so I knew that I went the full distance. She then led us back to her house and we finished the ride at 112.2 miles. The actual ride took seven hours and twelve minutes but, with the breaks and transition, it took seven hours and thirty-five minutes. I wasn't exactly sure how I was going to manage my nutrition, but I knew it was important. On the ride, I drank water with electrolytes and downed three small Clif bars, with the last Clif bar consumed during the last 45 minutes of the ride. By the end, my stomach was sloshing around. Pamela suggested giving the Clif bar a little time to digest. In the last mile, she also suggested cycling at a high cadence without a lot of resistance to get my legs ready to run.   When I arrived back at Julie's, the team had the cowbells out and had a little cheer tunnel for us to enter. I got to the driveway and stopped. I had to will my leg to swing over the bike so I could get off, get changed, and get running. Before I started the run, I drank half a can of Diet Coke to settle my stomach and ate a Ginger Chew. Both of those things helped tremendously. The second transition was about 15 minutes.  For the run, the plan was for my teammates to each run with me for about 5 to 6 miles. After being on the bike for so long and having such a quick turnover on the pedals, my legs were ready to go and I started out fast. Thankfully, JW reigned me in and she suggested running for four minutes and walking one. Had she not encouraged me to slow down, I probably would have blown up at the end. We chatted and caught up as we hadn't seen each other for a few months. JW stayed with me for about 6 miles and then we traded out runners – Ragnar style (meet the van, one runner gets out and one gets in). Wendy joined me and caught me up on what has been going on with her and kept me going, sticking to the 4:1 ratio. My running partners kept entertained and engaged so I wasn't even tracking the miles. I was keeping up with fluids (running with a water bottle) and trying get in some calories. I found iced down Gatorade and pringles were keeping me hydrated and fed, but a Diet Coke was the best. By about mile 10, though, I was feeling a hot spot on the inside of my big toe. It was the same spot I got a double blister last year while hiking the Grand Canyon. Throughout the run, my teammates were leapfrogging us, so we had quick access to aid. We yelled ahead for Band-Aids, and they responded like a NASCAR pitstop. They found a towel for me to sit down on, Pamela got out her tacklebox with anything and everything you would need at an aid/medical stop, and with everyone gathered around doing a job, got my toes bandaged up, got me off the ground, and running again.  Around mile 14 or so, I was joined by Julie and Kim. The three of us run every Sunday morning. We did our “normal” six or seven miles together, keeping with the 4:1 intervals and occasional stopping for aid. One stop was an impromptu visit to a family from our church. We got a picture of the whole team and enjoyed the music from the party across the street. It was about that time that I was doing the math in my head and realized I took the wrong route through Plymouth heading south and I tacked out an extra couple of miles. We decided I would run to 21.2 miles and then they would drive me to five miles out from my house. By that time, it was about 9 p.m. and very dark on country roads. My teammates went into traffic control mode with one car with hazards on, following close behind us and the other going ahead and waiting at stop signs.  We hit 21.2 miles and I knew I definitely was too far out so we hopped in the car for a quick ride to 5 miles out. My daughter Emily, who ended up hanging with my teammates all day, got out to run me in and my older daughter, Kate, was going to meet us at about a mile and a half out. Emily is a senior in high school and qualified for the State meet in swimming and track. Any other time, she would have dusted me but Saturday night she stuck with me and commented that the pace I was running felt like the pace she would run during a track workout. We had a great run and the time passed quickly as we chatted. We met up Kate at the edge of Culver Academies, a private boarding school, where Emily attends school. I didn't realize it, but her friend had been following my progress all day. Em told them we were close to their dorm, and they met us with cheers and high fives. We ran down the main streets in our small town to our house where my husband and teammates were waiting with a finishing tape. The run took approximately five hours and 19 minutes (my Strava stopped when I paused it for the car ride, so I had to restart another run). My husband started the timer on his phone when I started swimming and so we took his time of 15 hours, 9 minutes and 39 second as my official finish time. I finished around 10 p.m. I honestly was surprised at how well I felt on the run. There were a few times that we walked through the run interval, but the time passed quickly. I think carrying a water bottle and sipping on the watered down Gatorade and Pringles game me just enough energy to keep going. That and, addition to the Diet Coke, a flat Coke around mile 16. My teammates made an Ironman “medal” and Doug gave me one of his Ironman shirts. It was a great way to end the first half century.  Sunday morning, I really didn't sit around. We got up, went to church, out for lunch and did our grocery shopping. I probably felt worse Monday. I went to work and sat most of the day. Overall, though, I felt worse after my first marathon and after Ragnar Napa when I trashed my quads on the hills near Mill Valley.  So, will I do one again? I'm not ruling it out. I asked myself the same question Kim asked after we finished Sunburst – how much better could I have done if I had really followed the training plan? At the same time, this was a bucket list item and a way to motivate me to work out. It is time to take a little bit of a break (my house needs some attention). The Ragnar group is planning another trip to the Grand Canyon next year, hopefully without the drama and hassles of COVID, so it looks like there is a lot of hiking in my future. Regardless, we will keep looking for new adventures, challenging each other, and looking for ways to keep us motivated to continue moving forward.        

In this episode we hear Travis Coffey's incredible story. Travis is the father of Brookelyn Coffey who was my guest in episode 20. In 2019, Travis suffered a traumatic injury that forever changed his life.Having completed Ironman Louisville in 2018, Travis was not going to accept the diagnosis of his doctors and not only knew he would walk again but that he would race Ironman once more.Travis shares his story of the day he suffered the injury, what he remembers of the days following and his and Brookelyn's training as he rehabbed his way back to the starting line.We talk about training and racing before his injury including his experience at Ironman Louisville in 2018 and his experiences this year at Ironman 70.3 Ohio and Ironman Indiana.Travis' personal motto is “Never Give Up” and he definitely plans to live by that as each takes each day as a gift.If you are struggling to overcome an obstacle in your life, we hope that you will be inspired by Travis' story. As athletes we have been told to “listen to our bodies” and to heed our doctor's advice but what do you do when those don't necessarily line up. It's an incredible story of perseverance. I am honored to have meet Travis and excited to see what he accomplishes in the years to come.

Back from our short break! We went on a run with Jean Knaack. Jean and I first met when I was the Georgia state representative for the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). She is the Chief Executive Officer of the RRCA where she has served in the role since 2005. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay where she earned a Bachelor's of Science in Human Nutrition. She earned a Master's of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from George Mason University. She has extensive skills in organizational and financial development, board and member relations, and program planning and implementation. She finished the inaugural Ironman Louisville (2007), Ironman France (2009), Ironman Coeur D'Alen (2010), and DNF'd Ironman Maryland (2017). You can learn more about the Road Runners Club of America at www.rrca.org.

In this episode, Colin and Elliot interview Every Man Jack team member and triathlete superstar, Aaron Church. Aaron was inspired to do his first triathlon after his two oldest kids started swimming in 2011. The logical thing for him to do was to immediately sign up for the 2011 Ironman Louisville race! Since, he has qualified for Hawaii four times. Coming from a tennis and running background (qualified for the 2004 USA Olympic Marathon trials) he has progressed to be very competitive and highly motivated triathlete. His daughter is also working her way up the ranks and recently received her elite triathlon license. Also discussed is Zwift racing, which Aaron regularly participates. Lastly, Aaron has a training room which supposedly outdo’s Colin’s training basement (that’s saying a lot!). Enjoy the listen and please reach out with any comments!

My guest today on the Mile after Mile podcast is Jaimie Monahan.    Jaimie is an endurance athlete. She’s completed Ironman triathlon including Ironman Louisville and many adventures including the NYC Marathon. These days her focus is on marathon swimming and even ice swimming.    We each have had our own ways of filling time during the pandemic and Jaimie created some unique swimming adventures for herself which we chat about.    This is an interview that even after it was completed  has stuck in my mind. I was inspired while chatting with Jaimie and every time I think back to our discussion that feeling grows.    Jaimie loves to swim around the island of Manhattan. Yes, that island. New York City.    We talk about how long that is and the challenges that go with it.    Then we chat specifically about two separate achievements she has made this year.    First, she swam a lap around Manhattan each day for seven consecutive days.    Then in the fall she put together a marathon swim of 4 non-stop laps around the island of Manhattan.   Both of these - we think are first time achievements.    I ask Jaimie where she came up with these ideas and how she stays motivated. What she shares is applicable to lots of other parts of our lives.    I also ask her about many different specific details of the logistics of her swims.    You can find Jaimie Monahan on instagram @jaimie.monahan   and at www.jaimiemonahan.com     Thank you Jaimie for being a guest on the Mile after Mile Podcast.    The Mile after Mile Podcast has a website you can find it at www.mileaftermilepodcast.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.

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for another weekly endurance podcast. This week Scott Giljum is our guest in the Team Interview Series. Scott joined the team in late 2012 after completing Ironman Louisville. He attended a pre-race talk, led by Coach Patrick on the Four Keys of Race Execution. Scott went on to set PRs at his next three IM Races. A brief foray into ultra running aggravated longstanding rugby issues, and Scott endured a few surgeries before pivoting to Gravel racing and two-wheeled adventures. Scott has taking on a leadership role inside the Team by leading multiple rides on Zwift, both events and team races. He also became a Wicked Smart Member this year, nominated and selected by his teammates. In this conversation, we talk about the transition across the lifespan of a sport and to a new sport, including: Building an engine and performance expectations Walking the path of transition from sport to sport The change in strategy in different types of events. We also cover some of the industry changes during Covid, including racing being about more than a medal — it’s the shared experience. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast...find more online here. Prefer to Watch the Show? Follow Endurance Nation on YouTube for video recordings of Coach Patrick on the podcast and much more! Newsletter Get regular updates and articles that will make you a smarter and faster athlete! Sign Up Here Sponsor Become a Podcast Supporter: That's right, you can help contribute to keeping the Endurance Nation podcast 100% athlete-focused. Make a small contribution online here: www.patreon.com/endurancenation Audible eBook Trial: Make the most of your drive time or down time with business, learning or entertaining books (that you'd otherwise NEVER read): www.endurancenation.us/audible About Us Endurance Nation is the world's largest, fastest online triathlon coaching group with more than 750 members across the globe training and racing together. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us to stay on top of all things endurance. If you're ready to get started create your Membership at EnduranceNation.us/join - we have a 30-day money back guarantee if you aren't satisfied!   Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast!   

Today I am honored to be joined by the owner of Blooming Bagel company, Running and triathlon Coach, Ultra Runner, Triathlete and fellow Buffalonian Sue Aquila for mile #19.  http://fewoman.com/coaching/ It was great to find our we grew up 20 minutes from each other outside Buffalo and that we both survived the legendary Blizzard of 77.  So much fun!!  She has a pretty impressive race resume including Women's 45-49 Age Group Champion at Ironman Louisville and Texas. She is a 3-time Kona Finisher, her last in 2014 finishing with an impressive time of 11:52:27.  Along with running Bloomington Bagel company she has multiple other business ventures.  We discuss how she has managed this Covid environment as business owner, triathlete and coach.   We talk about her humble beginnings at her  first sprint triathlon.  We discuss how she has been filling her time during Covid with training and learning to play pickleball with her wife.  She details what has made her successful over the years both in business and in life, including those individuals that provide guidance.  She provides great insight into how she has dealt with failure, and how she deals with any bad thoughts with racing and how she plans to continue to move forward and not go quietly into the night.  I hope you enjoy

Our guest this week is pro triathlete Chris Leiferman. He too has been on a winning streak and we wanted to catch up with him on his recent W at the Great Floridian and the Wildcard spot he has secured for Daytona.  Chris Leiferman is one of the most exciting talents on the long distance triathlon scene. Chris had an outstanding year in 2018 winning two Ironman events (Ironman Boulder and Ironman Louisville) and securing his qualification for the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Leiferman is ready to build on this successful year and his 2019 goals include but aren't limited to an Ironman distance win, a 70.3 win, and a top 10 finish at Kona. Show Sponsor: VENGA Thanks to Venga CBD for sponsoring today's show.  Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reduce inflammation and anxiety.  Read the Venga blog - 5 WAYS TO BUST STRESS HEADING INTO THE HOLIDAYS   Venga CBD products stand above other products because they are made for endurance athletes here in Colorado with the highest quality hemp. All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD.  Venga has a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy to order online and have delivered right to your door.   Get yours at https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast/.  Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders.   In Today's Show Feature interview with Chris Leiferman What New in the 303 - Without Limits Cyclocross CX in Broomfield, Why (Jessica Whirt) likes indoor riding and tips for keeping it fun and effective Endurance News - Valencia World Cup Triathlon (Blummenfelt), Lionel Sanders takes the CA 1 hour distance record   Interview with Chris Leiferman: Chris Leiferman is one of the most exciting talents on the long distance triathlon scene. Chris had an outstanding year in 2018 winning two Ironman events (Ironman Boulder and Ironman Louisville) and securing his qualification for the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Leiferman is ready to build on this successful year and his 2019 goals include but aren't limited to an Ironman distance win, a 70.3 win, and a top 10 finish at Kona. Makes sense what Chris said about the 20 meter no draft zone giving the long distance an advantage and put ITU contenders at a disadvantage.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  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.  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: Ironman Florida   Valencia gears up for final World Cup of 2020 The unpredictable 2020 World Triathlon season comes to a close on Saturday in the city of Valencia when the final sprint-distance World Cup of the year takes to Spain’s east coast. This may only be the fourth World Cup able to be held in the past ten months, but the standard of racing has been incredible with world number ones, Olympic Champions and legends of the sport taking the precious opportunities to gather on the blue carpet. This weekend promises to follow suit, with World Champion Vincent Luis wearing the number one in a men’s race that includes the likes of Alistair Brownlee, Henri Schoeman and Gustav Iden.  Switzerland’s double Olympic medallist Nicola Spirig will be one to watch in a wide-open women’s race and on a pan-flat course where Lisa Tertsch and Verena Steinhauser could challenge.  The race starts with a 750m, one lap swim of Valencia Marina, transitioning into a 4-lap, 20km bike around the edge of the harbour. The 5km run follows exactly the same route for just one circuit and you can watch all the action as it unfolds on TriathlonLIVE.tv. Women’s Race Saturday 7 November, 2.15pm CET First to line up will be the elite women, led by Verena Steinhauser. The Italian has been in sparkling form with a top 10 in Karlovy Vary followed by bronze in Arzachena thanks to a lightening bike segment. Despite several third places at this level the top two podium places have eluded Steinhauser to now. This could be the race to change that. Germany’s Lisa Tertsch again proved she is one of the fastest out there over 5km, scoring comfortably the fastest splits in the last two races in Sardinia and Karlovy Vary. A good swim here could see a first return to the World Cup podium since her brilliant gold in Antwerp last year. Olympic Champion in 2012, silver medallist in 2016, Nicola Spirig picks up the path towards a possible fifth Games in Tokyo with only a first World Cup appearance of the year to test where her race-readiness is before what should be a huge 2021 of racing for the Swiss star. Two Brazilians with solid races in Karlovy Vary, Luisa Baptista and Djenyfer Arnold, will be looking to close out 2020 in positive fashion, while Britain’s Beth Potter was in sizzling form on both bike and run in Arzachena to seal a silver that will leave her full of confidence in Valencia. A predictably strong Spanish contingent will be spearheaded by Anna Godoy Contreras, Xisca Tous and Sara Perez Sala, with a host of local talent taking the opportunity of some World Cup start experience on home turf. Mexico’s Michelle Flipo scored European Cup bronze up the coast in Barcelona at the end of October and will be raring to go, Australia’s Natalie van Coevorden continues to fly the flag for Oceania and also just needs a good position off the bike to mount a serious challenge for the medals.   Full women’s start list here. Men’s Race Saturday 7 November, 4.45pm CET It is hard to look beyond France’s Vincent Luis as the favourite to land a fourth successive 2020 gold in Valencia, but the men’s start list continues to pack in big names that will be ready to pounce if the Frenchman shows any - however unlikely - signs of end-of-year weariness. Luis has been able to hit the front from the first strokes of the swim since the return to racing and whether flat or hilly, sprint or standard distance, nothing has stood in his way. It was Kristian Blummenfelt who pushed him closest in Italy a month ago, where a tough bike climb played to the Norwegians strengths. Teammate Gustav Iden would also be more at home in the hills but will be looking for an explosive showing on the flat roads of Valencia. South Africa’s Henri Schoeman made his return to the blue carpet in Sardinia, and continues to gradually test his early Olympic preparations, while Jelle Geens will have his eye on another trademark rapid 5km finale to put himself into contention and could be one of the few who can stretch Luis over the closing stages of the run if still in touch. Alistair Brownlee’s continues along the path to a second defence of his Olympic title and knows that more displays like October’s in Arzachena will put him in prime contention for a spot on the GB team alongside his brother. Antonio Serrat Seoane and Genis Grau will be looking to put together big races in their native Spain, USA’s Tony Smoragiewicz and Brazilian Manoel Messias among the talents who could be pushing for a podium spot at the pointy end of the race. Full men’s start list here. Ironman triathlete Lionel Sanders sets Canadian record for distance cycled in an hour Lionel Sanders struck a blow for triathletes in the elite cycling ranks by breaking the Canadian hour record. The Ironman triathlete from Windsor, Ont., rode 51.304 kilometres in 60 minutes Friday at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre velodrome in Milton, Ont. Track cyclist Ed Veal held the previous record of 48.587 km set in the same velodrome in 2017. "My glutes are fried," Sanders told The Canadian Press from his car en route back to Windsor. "They don't work anymore." Despite horrific bike crash, Para-cyclist Kate O'Brien refuses to quit chasing her dreams The world record of 55.089 km was set in 2019 by Belgian pro cyclist Victor Campenaerts, who is currently competing in the Giro d'Italia stage race. "I know my position in the hierarchy, but I hope that the cyclists appreciate that triathlon cycling has come a long way," Sanders said. "We're not completely at the level that the single-sport athletes are, but we're not that far off." The 32-year-old averaged 17.194 seconds per lap over 205 on a solo ride in a nearly empty building. The event was streamed live on YouTube.   What's New in the 303: New Broomfield Cyclocross Venue Rousing Success Colorado has more racing per capita than most any other state and the quality of the racing here is hard to beat. There is top talent like national champions Katie Compton and Eric Brunner who won the women’s and mens open respectfully. Carlos Casali made the trip from Wisconsin and took the men’s 40+ open victory. (check out this podcast 303 recorded with Carlos this week to learn about his life, his training regiment—he has ridden over 20,000 miles this year).   When Lance Panigutti found out the Sienna Lake venue was not going to be available in 2020, the city of Broomfield presented another option tucked in a business park just north of highway 36  and east of Highway 287.  “I like this area, it has good parking and amenities and room to expand. Its in an industrial park area with little impact on the city or public recreation areas. I’m quite pleased with how this turned out, I only wish the big run up challenge was a little closer,” said Lance. “The city was great to work with and I’m excited for this venue in the future.”   Why You Might Love Zwifting Too Winter’s coming.  Which means it’s time to pull out the cold riding gear and put away summer gear. Or is it? Well, if you race on Zwift or ride indoors, you don’t have to switch out your riding clothes. And that’s one of the many reasons why I’m a proponent of Zwift.   Why I Like Riding Indoors Let me first start off by saying I love riding outside and I like riding indoors. I also wouldn’t propose riding inside if I didn’t use an app like Zwift. Here’s why I enjoy riding indoors on Zwift:   I get to work on my weaknesses My two biggest weaknesses are climbing and sprinting. And you need to do both if you want to do well in a Zwift race. You also need to be a good time trialist to win on Zwift too if we’re being honest. All three weaknesses put me mid-pack in an A category Zwift race. With Zwift, I can pick a climbing course and focus on climbing up Alpe du Zwift. My smart trainer responds to the increase in gradient and adjusts accordingly. It feels like I’m climbing up an 8% grade for 60 minutes. It’s more efficient than trying to hunt down a 60-minute climb outdoors. For sprinting, I can either build a workout that focuses on sprints or I can join a race where I must sprint to attack, catch up, or win. Because of the racing, I’ve increased by FTP by 7% this year. I still haven’t mastered climbing or sprinting against other Zwifters, but it’s coming slowly…..   Video of the Week: Into the Wild: Training with Chris Leiferman   Upcoming Interviews: Pro triathlete and Boulder-based Rudy von Berg.  He's won back to back races in France and is on his way to Daytona.  Triathlon runs in the family as Rudy has followed in his dad's footsteps.  He's been crushing 70.3 and ready to hit IRONMAN in 2021. Josh Clemente - Founder of Levels Health has are really amazing story.  He has been an engineer for the life support systems in the SpaceX program.  Wait until you hear how research they were doing with how the science of keeping humans alive in space ties to CGM systems and what Levels Health is doing to help people learn how to control our blood glucose to avoid disease and inflammation. 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!

Our guest this week is pro triathlete Chris Leiferman. He too has been on a winning streak and we wanted to catch up with him on his recent W at the Great Floridian and the Wildcard spot he has secured for Daytona.  Chris Leiferman is one of the most exciting talents on the long distance triathlon scene. Chris had an outstanding year in 2018 winning two Ironman events (Ironman Boulder and Ironman Louisville) and securing his qualification for the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Leiferman is ready to build on this successful year and his 2019 goals include but aren't limited to an Ironman distance win, a 70.3 win, and a top 10 finish at Kona. Show Sponsor: VENGA Thanks to Venga CBD for sponsoring today's show.  Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reduce inflammation and anxiety.  Read the Venga blog - 5 WAYS TO BUST STRESS HEADING INTO THE HOLIDAYS   Venga CBD products stand above other products because they are made for endurance athletes here in Colorado with the highest quality hemp. All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD.  Venga has a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy to order online and have delivered right to your door.   Get yours at https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast/.  Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders.   In Today's Show Feature interview with Chris Leiferman What New in the 303 - Without Limits Cyclocross CX in Broomfield, Why (Jessica Whirt) likes indoor riding and tips for keeping it fun and effective Endurance News - Valencia World Cup Triathlon (Blummenfelt), Lionel Sanders takes the CA 1 hour distance record   Interview with Chris Leiferman: Chris Leiferman is one of the most exciting talents on the long distance triathlon scene. Chris had an outstanding year in 2018 winning two Ironman events (Ironman Boulder and Ironman Louisville) and securing his qualification for the 2019 Ironman World Championship in Hawaii. Leiferman is ready to build on this successful year and his 2019 goals include but aren't limited to an Ironman distance win, a 70.3 win, and a top 10 finish at Kona. Makes sense what Chris said about the 20 meter no draft zone giving the long distance an advantage and put ITU contenders at a disadvantage.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  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.  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: Ironman Florida   Valencia gears up for final World Cup of 2020 The unpredictable 2020 World Triathlon season comes to a close on Saturday in the city of Valencia when the final sprint-distance World Cup of the year takes to Spain’s east coast. This may only be the fourth World Cup able to be held in the past ten months, but the standard of racing has been incredible with world number ones, Olympic Champions and legends of the sport taking the precious opportunities to gather on the blue carpet. This weekend promises to follow suit, with World Champion Vincent Luis wearing the number one in a men’s race that includes the likes of Alistair Brownlee, Henri Schoeman and Gustav Iden.  Switzerland’s double Olympic medallist Nicola Spirig will be one to watch in a wide-open women’s race and on a pan-flat course where Lisa Tertsch and Verena Steinhauser could challenge.  The race starts with a 750m, one lap swim of Valencia Marina, transitioning into a 4-lap, 20km bike around the edge of the harbour. The 5km run follows exactly the same route for just one circuit and you can watch all the action as it unfolds on TriathlonLIVE.tv. Women’s Race Saturday 7 November, 2.15pm CET First to line up will be the elite women, led by Verena Steinhauser. The Italian has been in sparkling form with a top 10 in Karlovy Vary followed by bronze in Arzachena thanks to a lightening bike segment. Despite several third places at this level the top two podium places have eluded Steinhauser to now. This could be the race to change that. Germany’s Lisa Tertsch again proved she is one of the fastest out there over 5km, scoring comfortably the fastest splits in the last two races in Sardinia and Karlovy Vary. A good swim here could see a first return to the World Cup podium since her brilliant gold in Antwerp last year. Olympic Champion in 2012, silver medallist in 2016, Nicola Spirig picks up the path towards a possible fifth Games in Tokyo with only a first World Cup appearance of the year to test where her race-readiness is before what should be a huge 2021 of racing for the Swiss star. Two Brazilians with solid races in Karlovy Vary, Luisa Baptista and Djenyfer Arnold, will be looking to close out 2020 in positive fashion, while Britain’s Beth Potter was in sizzling form on both bike and run in Arzachena to seal a silver that will leave her full of confidence in Valencia. A predictably strong Spanish contingent will be spearheaded by Anna Godoy Contreras, Xisca Tous and Sara Perez Sala, with a host of local talent taking the opportunity of some World Cup start experience on home turf. Mexico’s Michelle Flipo scored European Cup bronze up the coast in Barcelona at the end of October and will be raring to go, Australia’s Natalie van Coevorden continues to fly the flag for Oceania and also just needs a good position off the bike to mount a serious challenge for the medals.   Full women’s start list here. Men’s Race Saturday 7 November, 4.45pm CET It is hard to look beyond France’s Vincent Luis as the favourite to land a fourth successive 2020 gold in Valencia, but the men’s start list continues to pack in big names that will be ready to pounce if the Frenchman shows any - however unlikely - signs of end-of-year weariness. Luis has been able to hit the front from the first strokes of the swim since the return to racing and whether flat or hilly, sprint or standard distance, nothing has stood in his way. It was Kristian Blummenfelt who pushed him closest in Italy a month ago, where a tough bike climb played to the Norwegians strengths. Teammate Gustav Iden would also be more at home in the hills but will be looking for an explosive showing on the flat roads of Valencia. South Africa’s Henri Schoeman made his return to the blue carpet in Sardinia, and continues to gradually test his early Olympic preparations, while Jelle Geens will have his eye on another trademark rapid 5km finale to put himself into contention and could be one of the few who can stretch Luis over the closing stages of the run if still in touch. Alistair Brownlee’s continues along the path to a second defence of his Olympic title and knows that more displays like October’s in Arzachena will put him in prime contention for a spot on the GB team alongside his brother. Antonio Serrat Seoane and Genis Grau will be looking to put together big races in their native Spain, USA’s Tony Smoragiewicz and Brazilian Manoel Messias among the talents who could be pushing for a podium spot at the pointy end of the race. Full men’s start list here. Ironman triathlete Lionel Sanders sets Canadian record for distance cycled in an hour Lionel Sanders struck a blow for triathletes in the elite cycling ranks by breaking the Canadian hour record. The Ironman triathlete from Windsor, Ont., rode 51.304 kilometres in 60 minutes Friday at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre velodrome in Milton, Ont. Track cyclist Ed Veal held the previous record of 48.587 km set in the same velodrome in 2017. "My glutes are fried," Sanders told The Canadian Press from his car en route back to Windsor. "They don't work anymore." Despite horrific bike crash, Para-cyclist Kate O'Brien refuses to quit chasing her dreams The world record of 55.089 km was set in 2019 by Belgian pro cyclist Victor Campenaerts, who is currently competing in the Giro d'Italia stage race. "I know my position in the hierarchy, but I hope that the cyclists appreciate that triathlon cycling has come a long way," Sanders said. "We're not completely at the level that the single-sport athletes are, but we're not that far off." The 32-year-old averaged 17.194 seconds per lap over 205 on a solo ride in a nearly empty building. The event was streamed live on YouTube.   What's New in the 303: New Broomfield Cyclocross Venue Rousing Success Colorado has more racing per capita than most any other state and the quality of the racing here is hard to beat. There is top talent like national champions Katie Compton and Eric Brunner who won the women’s and mens open respectfully. Carlos Casali made the trip from Wisconsin and took the men’s 40+ open victory. (check out this podcast 303 recorded with Carlos this week to learn about his life, his training regiment—he has ridden over 20,000 miles this year).   When Lance Panigutti found out the Sienna Lake venue was not going to be available in 2020, the city of Broomfield presented another option tucked in a business park just north of highway 36  and east of Highway 287.  “I like this area, it has good parking and amenities and room to expand. Its in an industrial park area with little impact on the city or public recreation areas. I’m quite pleased with how this turned out, I only wish the big run up challenge was a little closer,” said Lance. “The city was great to work with and I’m excited for this venue in the future.”   Why You Might Love Zwifting Too Winter’s coming.  Which means it’s time to pull out the cold riding gear and put away summer gear. Or is it? Well, if you race on Zwift or ride indoors, you don’t have to switch out your riding clothes. And that’s one of the many reasons why I’m a proponent of Zwift.   Why I Like Riding Indoors Let me first start off by saying I love riding outside and I like riding indoors. I also wouldn’t propose riding inside if I didn’t use an app like Zwift. Here’s why I enjoy riding indoors on Zwift:   I get to work on my weaknesses My two biggest weaknesses are climbing and sprinting. And you need to do both if you want to do well in a Zwift race. You also need to be a good time trialist to win on Zwift too if we’re being honest. All three weaknesses put me mid-pack in an A category Zwift race. With Zwift, I can pick a climbing course and focus on climbing up Alpe du Zwift. My smart trainer responds to the increase in gradient and adjusts accordingly. It feels like I’m climbing up an 8% grade for 60 minutes. It’s more efficient than trying to hunt down a 60-minute climb outdoors. For sprinting, I can either build a workout that focuses on sprints or I can join a race where I must sprint to attack, catch up, or win. Because of the racing, I’ve increased by FTP by 7% this year. I still haven’t mastered climbing or sprinting against other Zwifters, but it’s coming slowly…..   Video of the Week: Into the Wild: Training with Chris Leiferman   Upcoming Interviews: Pro triathlete and Boulder-based Rudy von Berg.  He's won back to back races in France and is on his way to Daytona.  Triathlon runs in the family as Rudy has followed in his dad's footsteps.  He's been crushing 70.3 and ready to hit IRONMAN in 2021. Josh Clemente - Founder of Levels Health has are really amazing story.  He has been an engineer for the life support systems in the SpaceX program.  Wait until you hear how research they were doing with how the science of keeping humans alive in space ties to CGM systems and what Levels Health is doing to help people learn how to control our blood glucose to avoid disease and inflammation. 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!

Ironman Louisville holds many special memories for us and today we look back at the good, the bad, and the ugly. We also talk about the impact of Ironman on our daily lives and how races bring out the best in total strangers. From the swim line trepidation to the electric finish line, Ironman has a contagious energy that can literally change your life. Today is a sad day, but we use it to move forward and appreciate what we have.  Topics: Sun at the end of the tunnel? The Race cancelation yo-yo Finding an outline to move forward They’ll say it was COVID, but .  . The “old” Louisville Heat Did the move from August ruin Louisville? Easier isn’t always better Support from total random strangers boards at Louisville -  “that’s how life should be” An addictive energy that’s impossible to describe What if no one was there cheering? Contagious energy Ironman race energy in every day life It’s about the experience, the perspective and what you get out of it Finding presence at your race It’s all about the faces in the swim line Don’t take today’s opportunity for granted IRONMAN LOUISVILLE TRIBUTE VIDEOS BY CRUSHING IRON: 2019 - https://youtu.be/98-tQj24Vww 2018 - https://youtu.be/5VYdpb-wCtc 2017 - https://youtu.be/daZVLcYC1XM 2016 - https://youtu.be/tVFcO1Yat_Y 2016 - Swim Start Walk-up - https://youtu.be/y6vXAIX0UKA 2015 - https://youtu.be/KtJwlTfaI_o 2014 - https://youtu.be/258p8OohPko 2013 - https://youtu.be/NzqanwwVonA ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach this season? 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  If you're looking for a great custom coaching plan, please check out the new C26 Systems Plan for 2020 at the new c26triathlon.com. Coach Robbie will lay out your entire season (from 12-40 weeks) culminating at your A-Race. Take the confusion out of your entire year for only $499. The package includes team events, access to our online hub resource library, priority camp registration and more.  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

Karl Schmitt, President and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, called to talk about the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Ironman Louisville. He talked about the unpredictability of the Ohio River playing a big part in the cancellations, the possibility of gaining future half-Ironman races in the future, and the financial impact of Ironman...

Karl Schmitt, President and CEO of the Louisville Sports Commission, called to talk about the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Ironman Louisville. He talked about the unpredictability of the Ohio River playing a big part in the cancellations, the possibility of gaining future half-Ironman races in the future, and the financial impact of Ironman...

Motherhood.  The word alone is emotionally charged and the role of a mother has been prescribed and defined for centuries as the primary caregiver and nurturer, but over the years, society has layers so many more labels and strictures on the role.  What makes a good mother?  Why must there be a definition and why is there such stigma if a mother does not fit the societal norm? Our guest this week, Susan Eckstein, is a non-conforming mother who bravely shares her story of breaking the mold and redefining motherhood in a way that worked best for her family and that allowed her to show up as her best self for her children.  Along the way, she faced shame, both internal and external, and pain as others, particularly women, dismissed and condemned her decisions.  Susan has come forward to tell the tale of her journey in order to help other mothers, who face difficult decisions about parenting their children in the way that allows both mother and child to thrive.  This is a story that needs to be told and we all need to listen. Highlights from this episode: What factors led to Susan's decision that her boys should live with their Dad? How did the phrase "keep the keys" help the family to restructure in a healthy way? Who were the worst critics of Susan's decision to be a non-custodial mother? How did a business coach help Susan to find her way out of her struggle with shame? How can you throw out society's scorecard for motherhood to show up as your best self for your kids? This is the story no one will talk about but Susan bravely shares her journey so that we can all be better parents and live happier lives.  Listen. More about this week's guest:  Susan Eckstein is an empowerment coach and speaker helping divorced moms lead with their values so they can define motherhood for themselves. Susan leads her clients through a life-changing empowerment process where they challenge their stories, change their beliefs, step into their badassery and show up more powerfully for their children. After becoming a non-custodial mother following her divorce, Susan felt ashamed for years. However, once she stopped measuring her worth against what society says is a gold-star mother, she empowered herself and created her own unique relationship with her two boys. Susan now helps other divorced moms release their shame, reconnect to their power and define motherhood for themselves. A former mindset coach, personal trainer and triathlon coach, Susan has coached hundreds of men and women to successfully compete in their dream athletic events, including triathlons, marathons and adventure races. She is also a three-time Ironman Louisville finisher. Watch Susan on Speakers Who Dare Find out More About Susan's New Program:  The Empowered Path Past Divorce Susan's Special Gift for Listeners:  A FREE 30 minute consultation call!  Email Susan at susan@thesusaneckstein.com and mention The Divorce & Beyond Podcast! 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Kelly Collins is this year's winner at Ironman Cozumel 2019. What a year 2019 was for Kelly. She just missed out qualifying for Kona at Ironman Texas. She went to Ironman Louisville to qualify but ran in to very cold conditions (and Kelly is from Florida!) So she toed the line at Ironman Cozumel and came away with the win! Never give up! Congratulations Kelly! Support the show: http://bit.ly/2RFZWaZ SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS KELLY LOVES: Team Zoot: http://bit.ly/34EfrmR Zoot: http://bit.ly/2GXexsE Mike Collins: http://bit.ly/34BsGF0 Advance Cycles: http://bit.ly/2rcZvuc Cervelo P5: http://bit.ly/2uYYLqL Perpeteum by Hammer: http://bit.ly/2lTNcju SiS Gels and Bars: http://bit.ly/2H2NON2 Air Relax: http://bit.ly/2O76Kx2

Mental grit and determination are a normal to see on race day. However, the level of perseverance through pain that Joe displays during the race at Louisville is quite astonishing. He went into this race prepared, but also injured. We discuss what happened as well as what has changed with his nutrition. A big change has happened since he came on last year to talk about his race in Texas. While you listen to the episode, I’d encourage you to make a note on how he uses nutrition on race day. Thank you Joe for coming back on the show. -Weather that day: 39Water Temperature: N/aAge Group: M30-34Height: 6’0”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 350 on the bike 200 on the runNutrition Company used: GUDepth of Wheels: Enve 7.8 front and full disc rearPSI for this course: 85Bike Elevation Gain: 5500 FtRun Elevation Gain: 850 FtSwim: N/AT1: N/ABike: 4:55:36T2: 2:51Run: 3:15:18Total Race Time: 8:13:44Gender Rank: 16Division Rank: 6Overall Rank: 16Follow them on Instagram: @joeadriaens-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast

Mental grit and determination are a normal to see on race day. However, the level of perseverance through pain that Joe displays during the race at Louisville is quite astonishing. He went into this race prepared, but also injured. We discuss what happened as well as what has changed with his nutrition. A big change has happened since he came on last year to talk about his race in Texas. While you listen to the episode, I’d encourage you to make a note on how he uses nutrition on race day. Thank you Joe for coming back on the show. -Weather that day: 39Water Temperature: N/aAge Group: M30-34Height: 6’0”Weight: 165Calories per hour: 350 on the bike 200 on the runNutrition Company used: GUDepth of Wheels: Enve 7.8 front and full disc rearPSI for this course: 85Bike Elevation Gain: 5500 FtRun Elevation Gain: 850 FtSwim: N/AT1: N/ABike: 4:55:36T2: 2:51Run: 3:15:18Total Race Time: 8:13:44Gender Rank: 16Division Rank: 6Overall Rank: 16Follow them on Instagram: @joeadriaens-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast

Was a very interesting race for me. With the swim being cancelled I was pretty bummed because it gives me an overall advantage over a lot of the fast bikers and runners. My biggest focus going into this race was not to over bike. I made mistakes at IMWI and I didn't want to repeat. I biked controlled and consistent. Had a few low spots on the bike and run, but managed to pop off a PR bike and PR run in the IRONMAN distance and take the overall win by 2.5 mins.-Weather that day: 68Water Temperature: CancelledAge Group: M30-34Height: 5'9"Weight: 162Calories per hour: 350Nutrition Company used: INFINIT NutritionDepth of Wheels: Rear disc (Zipp) and 808 frontPSI for this course: 100 Front 105 RearBike Elevation Gain: 5500ishRun Elevation Gain: 400ishSwim: no swimT1: no t1Bike: 4:49:29T2: 3:37Run: 2:58:39Total Race Time: 7:51:46Gender Rank: 1Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 1-Eric is Sponsored by: INFINIT Nutrition, AP Racing, Peak Performance Massage & Life Style Staffing-Follow them on Instagram: @eric.r.engel

Was a very interesting race for me. With the swim being cancelled I was pretty bummed because it gives me an overall advantage over a lot of the fast bikers and runners. My biggest focus going into this race was not to over bike. I made mistakes at IMWI and I didn't want to repeat. I biked controlled and consistent. Had a few low spots on the bike and run, but managed to pop off a PR bike and PR run in the IRONMAN distance and take the overall win by 2.5 mins.-Weather that day: 68Water Temperature: CancelledAge Group: M30-34Height: 5'9"Weight: 162Calories per hour: 350Nutrition Company used: INFINIT NutritionDepth of Wheels: Rear disc (Zipp) and 808 frontPSI for this course: 100 Front 105 RearBike Elevation Gain: 5500ishRun Elevation Gain: 400ishSwim: no swimT1: no t1Bike: 4:49:29T2: 3:37Run: 2:58:39Total Race Time: 7:51:46Gender Rank: 1Division Rank: 1Overall Rank: 1-Eric is Sponsored by: INFINIT Nutrition, AP Racing, Peak Performance Massage & Life Style Staffing-Follow them on Instagram: @eric.r.engel

In this episode, our two expert coaches will explain eight common barriers preventing triathletes from improving in their swim and how to remove them. We warm up sharing some of our own embarrassing triathlon moments, dive into our swim discussion for the main set, and then cool down with a Race Recon from Ironman Louisville.

Daniel Day is this year's 18-24 age group champion at Ironman Louisville 2019. Daniel is wall-to-wall enthusiasm and can-DO. In fact, (we hope) his friends call him "Double-D" for his double-dose of Do. He ran cross country in high school (yeah Morefield HS!), did some triathlon in college (PurDO), he's a computer programmer, self-coached, and won the first Ironman he entered. As you'll learn in the interview he loves to tackle challenges and figure out how to overcome all the while having lots of fun. Congratulations Double-D! Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/konakamps SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS DANIEL LOVES: Training Peaks: http://bit.ly/2KGG7w3

The Louisville Cycling Podcast is dedicated to celebrating the people, rides, and events that make Louisville and the surrounding area a great place to be a cyclist! Today's Episode In today's episode, I'm talking with Barry Stokes, IRONMAN® Certified Coach and USAT Level II Triathlon Coach. We talk about the Louisville Triathlon community, Ironman Louisville, and the dangers of algea, among other things!  Find out more at www.barryscoaching.com.   Sponsorship The Louisville Cycling Podcast is sponsored by United Financial Group (UFG). If you or someone you know is considering a new home purchase or refinancing of a current home, there's no better group to work with than Team UFG. With UFG, get great rates and loan packages that fit your individual circumstances. You'll find no one with a bigger commitment to service and relationships, AND you'll close smoothly and on time. E-mail barry@ufglending.com and get pre-approved as soon as you start thinking about a purchase or refinance. Mention this podcast and get a $750 credit toward any closing costs as well! Nmls# 1582330   The Louisville Cycling Podcast Contact Information I would love to hear your feedback and comments. You can contact me at the following e-mail address:  louisvillecycling@gmail.com You can also call or text to 502-593-4497 Social Media: Instagram: @louisvillecyclingpodcast Twitter: @lvillecycling Be sure the share the Louisville Cycling Podcast with friends!  It's available on apple podcasts or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Kristin Goett is this year's 18-24 age group champion at Ironman Louisville 2019. We don't know what you were doing when you were in your 18-24s...but we hadn't raced 7 ironman like Kristin! Louisville was her eighth! As we learn during the interview, Kristin is a force to be reckoned with and her work and tenacity to reach the top step holds important lessons for all of us: young or old(er). Congratulations Kristin! SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS KRISTIN LOVES: Coach Rachel Joyce: http://bit.ly/2G3o5BJ Coeur Sports: http://bit.ly/coeursports Tailwind Nutrition: http://bit.ly/32JIjsS

Eric Engel is this year's overall age group champion at Ironman Louisville 2019. And to think he almost chucked racing and triathlon all together just a couple years ago. Frustrated with all the work, but not racing to the potential he felt he had, Eric was ready to walk away. Understanding racing to be a lifestyle, he got his personal and professional life in order. Now he's heading to Kona! Congratulations Eric! SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS ERIC LOVES: Andy Potts Racing: http://bit.ly/2NQfuFS Dole Bananas: http://bit.ly/32kftza Coach Will Smith: http://bit.ly/34G2BFe Infinit Nutrition: http://bit.ly/2OyndLZ Life Style Staffing: http://bit.ly/2ClIfon

This is a solo episode with your  host Amy this week. I chat about my recent race experience at the Marine Corps Marathon. Not a race report exactly. This is more how I overcame a little bit of self-doubt after my DNF at Ironman Louisville. Louisville was also in the rain. Listen in and let me know what you think.  Detailed MCM Race report at https://www.amysaysso.com/marine-corps-marathon-2019/    

Liza Rachetto is a professional cyclist and she just won the whole AG race at Ironman Louisville. No fair? Hold on. She may have a killer bike leg, but Liza makes the case that a long season of bike racing leaves little time for swim and run training. Listen to this fascinating interview with Liza to make up your own mind! You won't be sorry. Liza has lots of experience to share. SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS LIZA LOVES: AMP Human Performance: http://bit.ly/2BPfxw5 NBS Hydration: http://bit.ly/NBSNutrition Liza Rachetto Coaching: http://bit.ly/2q0y0De Craig Upton Coaching: http://bit.ly/2qVa2JZ

Today on the couch we are going to chat about how a cyclist can incorporate running into their training regimen without completely demolishing themselves and losing fitness due to injury. The aerobic engine is there, but the durability is not...just yet. So if you are a 2 wheeler that wants to get more bang for your time crunched buck, build some bone density, and maintain a high level of fitness in the off season, join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches. Shout Outs: Hudson Hall - TN State Cross Country Qualifier William Hennessey - Ran the GA Section of the AT in 23 hours Michael Ort - Ride to Rosemary and Ironman Louisville in the same week Ride 2 Rosemary - 500 miles Memphis to Rosemary Beach, FL Hart Robinson David Collins Bubba Ezzell John Walker Patrick Nix Luke Hooper Ben Ladd Willis Porter - Oz Trails MTB Race Good Luck: Tim Linn - Ironman 70.3 Shanghai

On today’s podcast we talk about: -Derek does the Intro -Wins of the week -Workouts of the week -Ironman Louisville Recap -Ironman 70.3 NC - Preview We need your help with topics, email us some questions you want answered! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Email us at scott@fitstudiotn.com Please subscribe and share the Music City All Endurance Podcast on iTunes.

Once again, C26 Triathlon was on the ground for the entire day at Ironman Louisville. Today, we recap the sites and sounds of another truly moving experience. We're always reminded of how grateful we should be to be able to do this sport and Sunday we saw loads of incredible moments. We also talk about the cancelled swim, the volunteers, the modified start, and feedback from the new run course.  Topics: What stuck out to us Run course turns/out and backs Cancelled Swim thoughts The cold weather start “Please don’t let my dad die tomorrow” Wrapping Your Mind Around Ironman Awesome Volunteers Hugs and Embraces 32:00 Emotional Finishes/Roller Coasters It’s Their Own Battle A great reminder of who we are as humans Getting to the Start Line Emotionally Fresh Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link.  Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! 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. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com 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.crushingiron.com   Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com 

Susan Eckstein is a Speaker, Transformational Coach, and three-time Ironman Louisville finisher who helps her clients "do their impossible". Through her work, Susan encourages high achievers to create and realize a bigger vision for their lives.Susan began her career working in public relations. However, after accomplishing her dream of competing in her first Ironman Triathlon, Susan set her sights on a career that would combine her passion for fitness with her interest in helping others to realize their potential.Susan's current career as a mindset coach, personal trainer and triathlon coach is work that enables her to live out her purpose. She has helped hundreds of men and women to prepare for and compete in their dream athletic events.With over 10,000 hours of coaching and training experience, Susan has carved out a successful speaking career. She lends her expertise to stages, panels and workshops to encourage as many people as possible to think and play bigger, master their mindset, and achieve their biggest goals.Mind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Coach Rich Strauss and first time Ironman athlete Jordan Marchewka discuss his performance at Ironman Louisville 2015. Thanks for listening to this Endurance Nation podcast. Be sure to check us out at EnduranceNation.us, or create a FREE 7-day trial membership at EnduranceNation.us/join. Have comments or questions about the show? We'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Twitter!  Endurance Nation: Work Hard, Get Smart, Go Fast! 

Join Coach Patrick and EN Member Christy Beal to break down her race day experience. Listen to how she handled the heat and how she refocused on the run by finding some friends to make sure she reached the finish line. Ironman racing is all about Execution, Not Fitness and Christy does it right. Nice work!

Join Coach Patrick as he interview Ian Coleman about his experience at Ironman Louisville. Learn about the motivation behind his race and how he handled his pacing to make sure that he'd finish strong. Congrats Ian!!!

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) for this podcast interview with first-time Ironman finisher Christy Beal. She brought her whole family to Louisville for the journey, and they have the bug more than she does...all she has to do now is keep racing. :) Listen to her swim strategy and how she fueled on the bike. Hear how she used her EN Heat Adjusted pace to make a critical call on the run so she could finish her day strong! Congrats on such a great race Christy!!!

Join Coach Patrick (www.endurancenation.us) for this great podcast. Mark is a CASE STUDY of how to leverage Endurance Nation's many resources to build fitness and prepare for an excellent race. And aside from some Aid Station Sluggishness on the run, he crushed it!  Tune in for the full story in his own words...and learn how you can do the same on Team EN! >> Read the Full Report Online Here: http://www.endurancenation.us/blog/race-report-2/ironman-louisville-2012-mark-thompson-races-his-first-like-a-veteran/

Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation as he interviews Rob Tagher on his race day in Louisville. A runner with a few ultras under his belt, Rob came to Ironman looking for a challenge...he found that challenge in 140.6 miles, and he also found that he's not too shabby at racing triathlons either!  Tune in for the full skinny on how TeamEN can help total newbies have a fantastic first Ironman!

Coach Patrick interviews Chris and gets his perspective on the hot-yet-not-so-hot 2011 Ironman Louisville. Everyone's race is unique, and Chris' is another great example of what it takes to make it to the finish line!

Coach Patrick interviews John to learn about his day, about his first Ironman. Along the way we'll find out just how well he executed for a newbie...it's awesome! in addition, you'll hear about John's charity of choise -- ReserveAid -- and how he was one of many folks who have helped to raise almost $200,000 by competing in Ironman Louisville.

Coach Patrick interviews Scott to learn about his experience in Louisville and how he managed his day to make it to the finish line. Scott's a great guy with a real analytical mind and a good sense of humor...you'll enjoy it!

Coach Patrick interviews Jason about his day on the Ironman Louisville course. Jason had a really solid day where he handled multiple challenges really well...certainly worth a listen to make sure that you are able to do the same when it's your turn to race!

Coach Rich sits down with Matt Samojedan, 53 years old from St Louis, MO. Matt got off the couch in April of '08, joined EN in Fall of '08 and, 70+ pounds lighter, 40% stronger on the bike and 20% faster on the run, qualified for Kona at Ironman Louisville 2010. Matt's story is amazing with a lot of learning points for the EveryMan triathlete! Visit EnduranceNation.us to learn more about us and opportunity to join TeamEN

Coach Patrick sits down to interview Dan "The Metronome" Gilliat who had a very impressive and steady finish at IM Louisville. Not his fastest IM finish ever, but a great result considering the temps. You'll hear about his strategy and some of the crazy things he saw on the race course!

Join Coach Patrick as he interviews Aimee Hendrigan to learn about her first Ironman finish and how it could possibly go so well given the atrocious conditions. Listen to hear how she approached her day like a veteran athlete and how you can do the same!

Join Coach Patrick as we tune in to hear what Michael's day was like. A veteran of the 2009 edition, Mike explains just how "different" things were with an additional 25 degrees on race day. Although he was 7 minutes slower than last year, he was 450 places higher overall...not too shabby at all!

Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation breaks down the Ironman Louisville course into the critical points of each discipline. If you are racing IMLouisville, this is a must listen podcast to make sure you get the full 411 on where to be careful on race day! Enjoy!

Coach Patrick wraps up the 2009 Ironman Louisville experience. He talks about the 30 athletes who raced (results) and the overall process of supporting the team (pictures). He even includes some race day / Kona tips before talking about the 2010 OutSeason Training Plan Sale through 9/30 and the Team EN Waitlist!