Podcasts about ironman maryland

Susan Haag, a seasoned triathlete with over 130 Ironman finishes and 400 total triathlons since 1990, shared her incredible journey with Tri Beginner's Luck. From a reluctant athlete in her youth to a powerhouse in endurance sports, Susan detailed the mental fortitude and perseverance required to excel. She recounted overcoming challenges like flat tires and alligator-infested swims, emphasizing the transformative power of triathlon for those who may not find their niche in traditional team sports. The conversation explored the evolution of triathlon culture, particularly for women, and the importance of building supportive connections within the community. Susan also shared anecdotes from her extensive racing experiences, including a last-minute visa acquisition for a race in Brazil and the unique tradition of dancing in heels at the Ironman Maryland finish line.   Susan shares the intricacies of triathlon training and racing, discussing strategies for maintaining a positive mindset during grueling events. Susan stressed the importance of listening to one's body, practicing self-respect, sharing techniques for overcoming setbacks and fueling correctly. As well as the unexplainable personal growth and confidence gained from facing and overcoming challenges in endurance sports.   This episode is a must listen! Let's Tri this!   Remember to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

In this episode we speak to Jay Stockslader.Jay recently completed his 1st full distance race at Ironman Maryland and we were excited to hear all about his race experience.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Shoot us a text message! In episode 30 of the Tri Hard Podcast, Parker, Mike, and Seid are joined by their friend Jake Drumheller after a monumental race weekend at Ironman Maryland. All three crushed the course and earned their spots at the 2025 Ironman World Championship in Nice!

Shoot us a text message! In episode 29 of the Tri Hard Podcast, Parker, Mike, and Seid are joined by their friend Jake Drumheller, who's celebrating his birthday with some serious race talk! With all three—Jake, Seid, and Mike—gearing up to race Ironman Maryland this weekend, the crew dives into their final race prep, sharing insights on training, race-day strategies, and goals.As excitement builds for race day, they also make predictions about how they'll perform and who will come out on top. To close out the episode, the team turns their attention to the Women's Ironman World Championship in Nice, France, offering their thoughts on the top contenders and what to expect from this iconic race.Tune in for a special birthday episode filled with race predictions, training insights, and expert analysis on the biggest weekend in triathlon!Raw (Code NVDM)https://raw.rfrl.co/vrox8Revive:https://revivesups.com/?r=nllk8&utm_campaign=bc&utm_source=nllk8Website: www.parkerkerthtriathlonnvdm.com My Email: parker@nvdmcoaching.com Seid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xlseidlx/ Mike Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeldmayjr/ Parker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Youtube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AySUd_LUSiT3nX8XlDFlQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFVpHhoCOvUkoTvNIa4xrg Nerdy Nuts:https://nerdynuts.com?sca_ref=2280300.5hSTcFZlsbCode FASTFOODIES10The Feed:http://thefeed.cc/parkerkerthForm Goggles:www.formswim.com/discount/ParkerNVDM?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=partner_ParkerNVDMCode: ParkerNVDMFuller Oats:https://eatfullerfood.com/?ref=pqxvptb8Code:PARKERKERTHMobo Board:https://www.moboboard.com/shop/mobo-boardCode:NVDM10Support the show

In this episode, we hear from Gary Conger.When we spoke to Gary earlier this summer he was training for both Ironman 70.3 Maine and Ironman Maryland.Gary shares his background, his approach and his race day plan.Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Shoot us a text message! In episode 27 of the Tri Hard Podcast, Parker, Mike, and Seid are back with another action-packed episode filled with training updates, tech talk, and future goals.The episode kicks off with Parker and Seid diving into their current training regimens—Seid is in the final stretch leading up to Ironman Maryland, while Parker is deep into preparation for the iconic Kona. They share insights into their workouts, strategies, and how they're mentally and physically gearing up for their respective races.Next, Mike brings some European flair to the podcast as he shares highlights from his recent vacation, giving us a glimpse of his adventures across the continent.In the tech segment, the team goes head-to-head in a discussion about the two giants of bike components: Shimano vs. SRAM. They break down the pros and cons of each, helping listeners decide which might be the best fit for their own rides.The episode wraps up with Mike unveiling his upcoming nutrition challenge, which he plans to tackle after Ironman Maryland. From food strategies to dietary changes, Mike is ready to shake things up, and he's inviting listeners to join in on the journey.Join us for another informative and fun episode of the Tri Hard Podcast, where triathlon talk meets tech and nutrition challenges!Raw (Code NVDM)https://raw.rfrl.co/vrox8Revive:https://revivesups.com/?r=nllk8&utm_campaign=bc&utm_source=nllk8Website: www.parkerkerthtriathlonnvdm.com My Email: parker@nvdmcoaching.com Seid Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xlseidlx/ Mike Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeldmayjr/ Parker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ Youtube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8AySUd_LUSiT3nX8XlDFlQ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFVpHhoCOvUkoTvNIa4xrg Nerdy Nuts:https://nerdynuts.com?sca_ref=2280300.5hSTcFZlsbCode FASTFOODIES10The Feed:http://thefeed.cc/parkerkerthForm Goggles:www.formswim.com/discount/ParkerNVDM?utm_source=partnership&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=partner_ParkerNVDMCode: ParkerNVDMFuller Oats:https://eatfullerfood.com/?ref=pqxvptb8Code:PARKERKERTHMobo Board:https://www.moboboard.com/shop/mobo-boardCode:NVDM10Support the Show.

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 3 features Lenny Ramsey. Neuroscientist by day. Triathlete by night. This woman somehow found a way to balance it all. Lenny "fell" into the sport of triathlon in 2014 as a path to recovery from knee surgery. She soon found that she had a natural talent (coupled with a tremendous work ethic), and in just her second season racing, qualified for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. The following year, she took the overall Age Group win at two IRONMAN 70.3 events, earning her pro card.  Lenny started racing pro in 2017, now coached by Tim Snow. Over the next six years, Lenny raced full seasons as a pro triathlete while at the same time continuing with her full time job and life at home. To keep it all in the balance, Lenny learned to be very strict with her schedule and focus on what she was doing at that moment in time (and not worrying about what she wasn't doing).  After a strong race at IRONMAN Maryland in 2023, Lenny decided to retire from the sport of triathlon. The balance of life had shifted enough that she no longer felt like she had the time she needed to compete at the level she knew she was capable. When asked if she would do it again, her answer was "100% ... I wouldn't give it up for the world." She will forever value the opportunity she had to race at the highest level and to learn what her body was capable of. Her advice to her younger self - "Don't put so much pressure on yourself ... things don't always need to be perfect." Learn more about QT2 Systems at www.qt2systems.com Contact QT2 Systems at https://qt2systems.com/pages/contact

Gene Reid, is a police sergeant and author of "Police Leadership Redefined: The EQ Advantage," serves in the Professional Standards Unit, he's deeply involved in officer wellness. Previously in Criminal Investigations for over six years, Gene earned a Ph.D. in criminal justice, specializing in stress. Gene, a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and Ironman Maryland finisher, emphasizes resilience. Committed to both physical and mental fitness, he actively contributes to law enforcement's well-being through his diverse experiences and expertise. He's also a professional speaker and trains many different types of audiences on Emotional Intelligence.

Prepare to have your passion for cycling and endurance sports rekindled as we embark on an epic journey through the realms of triathlon glory and the raw thrill of adventure racing. Buckle up as DJ Snyder, Ironman Maryland champion and multi-faceted athlete, joins us to share his incredible story from cross-country roots to the pinnacle of triathlon success. Not just an athlete, DJ opens up about the delicate balance of running a mini-farm and thriving in a bustling business career, all while managing to stay at the top of his game.The spirit of multi-sport athletes is truly inspiring, and we're diving straight into the heart of what it takes to train, strategize, and compete. I'll recount my own transformative experiences, from my first breathless year of triathlon training to battling the elements in a 24-hour adventure race in Texas. It's a no-holds-barred insight into the mental and physical fortitude required for such feats, with personal accounts of strategy, endurance, and the communities that fuel our fire.We round out the episode with a look at the enchanting blend of technical skill and natural splendor that Xterra racing offers, and how the simple joy of animal rescue intertwines with the demanding lifestyle of an endurance athlete. Whether you're intrigued by the behind-the-scenes of elite sponsorship evolution or seeking tips on improving your cycling technique amidst a hectic schedule, this episode has it all. Join us as we celebrate the unyielding strength of athletes and the extraordinary lives they lead, both on and off the racecourse.Instagram @djsnydertri

We are super excited to bring you this episode with pro triathlete Alice Alberts.  If you have not heard of Alice Alberts until this year (after her wins at Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Maryland), you might not be alone. And that's because she took her pro card just last year in 2022, AND did her first Ironman in 2021 (and won it!).  So within the span of 2.5 years, she went from training for her first Ironman (and only second triathlon ever) to winning two Ironman races in 2023.  We talking training, racing, nutrition, living in Boston, and how Alice got so good at swimming so fast! Have a listen! 

We've been fed a narrative that you can't get faster after a certain age. We used to say 40. Definitely not after 50. Could you possibly get faster after 60? This week's guests say, “Why not?” When it comes to women in midlife and menopause, we're more active than ever. We also know more, have better coaching, and have more information at our disposal. This week, during a special educational session at the Vinfast Ironman World Championship, we had a panel discussion on all of it with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid, physical therapist and strength and triathlon coach Dr. Chrissy Davis, and co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness and USAT certified coach Jen Temperley. Together the panel takes on body image, musculoskeletal health and injury prevention, how to adapt through the menopause transition, and training for the long game. Even if you never step foot in the three-sport arena, you'll get a ton of useful and inspirational information from this incredible conversation. Melanie McQuaid is a professional triathlete, mountain bike racer, and five-time world champion. She continues to compete at an elite level while focusing her energies on her coaching business, MelRad Coaching. You can check her out there and at melaniemcquaid.com. In 2023, Melanie was 2nd pro female at Ironman Maryland and became the first 50-year-old to podium in the open pro category of an Ironman race and the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for the main pro race with her 3rd place finish at Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a coach with MSM + JHC Coaching, a USAT and Ironman University Certified Coach, a Certified Running Analyst, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the owner & sports performance physical therapist at Precision Performance Sports in Park Ridge, Illinois. Jen Temperley is co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness. Along with being a USAT Certified coach, she is a Precision Nutrition Coach and female athlete specialist. She's been in triathlon since doing Ironkids at the age of 8. Her career includes age group wins at Oceanside 70.3, Wildflower Triathlon, and Escape from Alcatraz, and she's competed in 7 World Championships including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Follow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Subscribe to the weekly Feisty Menopause blog: https://www.feistymenopause.com/feistyinbox Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause TransitionJoin: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code HITPLAY at Aminoco.com/HITPLAY to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Cool-Jams: Use the code HITPLAY for 15% off all products at https://www.cool-jams.com/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=hit-play-not-pause_20230802 Nutrisense: Go to nutrisense.io/hitplay and use the code HITPLAY30 for...

We've been fed a narrative that you can't get faster after a certain age. We used to say 40. Definitely not after 50. Could you possibly get faster after 60? This week's guests say, “Why not?” When it comes to women at midlife and menopause, we're more active than ever. We also know more, have better coaching, and have more information at our disposal. This week, during a special educational session at the Vinfast Ironman World Championship, we had a panel discussion on all of it with five-time world champion Melanie McQuaid, physical therapist and strength and triathlon coach Dr. Chrissy Davis, and co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness and USAT certified coach Jen Temperley. Together the panel takes on body image, musculoskeletal health and injury prevention, how to adapt through the menopause transition, and training for the long game. Even if you never step foot in the three-sport arena, you'll get a ton of useful and inspirational information from this incredible conversation. Melanie McQuaid is a professional triathlete, mountain bike racer, and five-time world champion. She continues to compete at an elite level while focusing her energies on her coaching business, MelRad Coaching. You can check her out there and at melaniemcquaid.com. In 2023, Melanie was 2nd pro female at Ironman Maryland and became the first 50-year-old to podium in the open pro category of an Ironman race and the first ever 50-year-old to qualify for the main pro race with her 3rd place finish at Ironman Coeur d'Alene. Dr. Chrissy Davis, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS is a coach with MSM + JHC Coaching, a USAT and Ironman University Certified Coach, Certified Running Analyst, as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Holistic Health Coach. She is the owner & sports performance physical therapist at Precision Performance Sports in Park Ridge, Illinois. Jen Temperley is co-founder of FLY Health + Wellness. Along with being a USAT Certified coach, she is a Precision Nutrition Coach and female athlete specialist. She's been in triathlon since doing Ironkids at the age of 8. Her career includes age group wins at Oceanside 70.3, Wildflower Triathlon, and Escape from Alcatraz, and she's competed in 7 World Championships including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. Follow Women for Tri for more inspiration and information on training and racing IRONMAN 70.3 and IRONMAN distances.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podsights - https://podsights.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

In this episode of the Master Your Money Podcast, recap Fran & Chris's recent Ironman down in Cambridge Maryland. We dive into:- Why?- Training Requirements- Race Weekend & Race Day- Financial Aspect of Triathlons- Aftermath ThoughtsThis was an awesome episode - we hope you enjoy!

Welcome to Episode #383 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   This week we are talking SuperLeague London Learnings, Swim Speed Reset and When To Replace your Helmet.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   UCAN athletes Sara Hall and Emma Bates competing in the Boston Marathon on Monday!   In Today's Show Endurance News - New Voices of IRONMAN, SuperLeague London Learnings, Swim Speed Reset What's new in the 303 - How do you know when it's time to replace your helmet? Video of the Week - Bike with Square Tires…That Works!   Endurance News:   WORLD CHAMPIONS, BRAVE DISPLAYS AND RECORD BREAKING CROWDS: 5 THINGS WE LEARNED FROM ARENA GAMES TRIATHLON LONDON   Last week mentioned – American golden couple Chase McQueen and Gina Sereno to complete in the Arena Games Triathlon in London.   It was a fast, frenetic and entirely unpredictable conclusion to the 2023 Arena Games Triathlon powered by Zwift World Championship Series.   From stellar performances to shocks and twists and turns, the race at the sold out London Aquatics Centre had it all.   Here we take a look at five things we learned from the final of Arena Games Triathlon.   LINN ON TOP OF THE WORLD Sophie Linn sparkled in the opening event in Montreal but ultimately faded just a little to finish behind Gina Sereno. However, a fire had clearly been lit as she realised this format could be one to really suit her.   The Australian initially wasn't going to come to London, such was her lack of confidence to secure a World Championship title, but after giving it some thought she committed – and then some.   Arena Games Triathlon, Grand Final, London, Uk, 2023, Linn put in a significant training block to give herself the best chance of success, and really delivered on the day. She was not only to eventually take the world title, but made a race that could have been dominated by Beth Potter and Cassandre Beaugrand ultra competitive.   Linn may not have started the Series as any kind of favourite, but is now an official World Champion.   HENRI'S COMEBACK COMPLETE Arena Games Triathlon has really been Henri Schoeman's redemption story.   Three years of injury and illness have dogged a man so used to success at the very highest level of the sport. His road to recovery has been bumpy, and hugely emotional. There was a time he thought he may never get the chance to race again.   Arena Games Triathlon, London, Uk, 2023 But Schoeman stuck in there, even during the dark moments, and has got his reward.   He really went the hard years for it too, racing all three events even when mathematically he didn't need to.   But this was always about more than racing, it was about proving to himself he can have a second coming in the sport. And how he did that.   BETH IS A BOSS Beth Potter may not have raced enough Arena Games events this year to be able to defend her title, but she showed her class in smashing the London event, and in front of a baying British crowd.   Potter has achieved so much in Arena Games racing, but she had never actually beaten Cassandre Beaugrand when the pair have raced together. She put that right in emphatic style with a convincing victory.   GUSTAV'S CHAMPION MENTALITY They say a champion never quits. Gustav Iden proved why he already has some of the biggest titles in the sport in his collection by proving what it takes to be the best.   The weekend presented him with so many challenges, A delayed flight and a missed briefing saw him start his heat – the so-called ‘Heat of Death' – with a five second penalty before he had even stepped on the race course.   He pushed hard but ultimately was in the repechage. He was – in Arena Games terms – a mile back coming out of the swim in Stage 2 and his exit before even making the finals looked all but assured.   However, he dug in, pushed himself to the absolute limit and was ready as soon as there was a sign of weakness to pounce.   After such efforts to get to the final there was a suspicion he could come last, but that was proved to be nonsense as she actually got himself to fifth by the end of the final. A remarkable performance, that displayed a quite remarkable mentality.   ELECTRIC ATMOSPHERE The London Aquatics Centre and the British crowd ensured an incredible day for triathlon. The venue was sold out, with a record 2,000 fans in attendance. The atmosphere was loud and happy, and the athlete thrived on it.   Fans turned up to support Para Triathlon as well and were treated to some stunning performances, including a virtuoso display from Grace Norman.   The venue is fast establishing itself as the pinnacle of Arena Games, but with more fans than ever packing in for the events across the Series, it is clear that triathlon is growing.   https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/super-league-triathlon-arena-games-behind-scenes-triathlon.html     IRONMAN Brings New Voices to Call in Finishers TAMPA, Fla. (April 13, 2023) – The list of voices calling athletes across IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® finish lines will be expanding in 2023 to include some familiar voices as well as new ones. As the IRONMAN community bids farewell to Mike Reilly, the most famous voice in the sport of triathlon who has retired following a storied career spanning 33 years, athletes can expect to hear a variety of different voices greeting them at IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events over the coming year.   In addition, more women announcers will be picking up a microphone at IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events in 2023, including for the first time ever, a fully female announcing crew calling athletes in at the 2023 IRONMAN Maryland triathlon, part of the VinFast IRONMAN North America Series on Sept. 16, 2023.   “There's nothing quite like those final moments before an athlete crosses an IRONMAN finish line,” said Shane Facteau, Chief Operating Officer for The IRONMAN Group. “Our athletes work for months, and sometimes even years, to hear the illustrious words, ‘You are an IRONMAN!' made famous by our beloved Mike Reilly. While we will all miss Mike, we are proud to bring a diverse cast of emcees to our events in 2023 and we know our athletes are keen to meet these announcers as they help enhance their race day experience.”   Mike Reilly also shared his appreciation for the craft and the impact this crop of race announcers can have as they encourage athletes at events. “For over 30 years, it has been an incredible honor to support IRONMAN athletes as they cross finish lines worldwide,” said Reilly who is also in the IRONMAN Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport. “I have no doubt that the dynamic and diverse team of announcers assembled will continue to uphold the legacy of IRONMAN and create unforgettable experiences for competitors and spectators. When you hear those powerful and life changing words, ‘You are an IRONMAN' at your next finish line, know that they are delivered with passion and a deep commitment to your success.”   Below are many of the iconic voices and new announcers that athletes can expect to see and hear at IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events this year.    Americas Jill Blankenburg –  Jill is now a seven-time IRONMAN finisher, beginning in 2009 when she completed IRONMAN Florida and since then has gone on to cross IRONMAN finish lines in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Lake Placid, N.Y.; Whistler B.C. Canada; Louisville, Kentucky; Cozumel, Mexico and Panama City Beach, Florida for a second time in 2019.  Jill is no stranger to the microphone – she's been a radio DJ, recorded lead and backing vocals for various music projects and fronted a rock and roll band for many years. Jill was delighted for the opportunity to combine her experience on the mic and her passion for triathlon when she began announcing multisport races in 2016 – and she's often called upon to sing the National Anthem at her events. Jill joined IRONMAN's announcing team in 2022 is proud to be one of the new female voices on the IRONMAN stage.   Otton Bernardelli –  In 2011, during a 10k race, the announcer failed to show up, and Otton had to step up to the microphone to lead 5,000 athletes in the event. This experience made him realize that he wanted to pursue a career in sports announcing. Four years later, in 2015, he received his first opportunity to announce an IRONMAN 70.3 event. Since then, he has worked alongside Dave Ragsdale and Tony Lugo at IRONMAN 70.3 Miami in 2017, and proudly shared the microphone with William Bonder at all IRONMAN 70.3 and full-distance IRONMAN events in Brazil for the past 7 years.   William Bonder – Javier Clavelo  Nick Edwards  Carissa Galloway . She has also been one of the most recent additions to the world championship announcing team and will help call athletes in at the women's IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i.   Eric Gilsenan – Many have heard Eric at IRONMAN Village expos during past world championship events, and he will expand his role at the VinFast IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship events in 2023.   Erick González Velázquez – Originally from Mexico City, Erick has been the voice of IRONMAN in Mexico. Two of his passions outside of being an announcer are playing the guitar and heading out every morning for a run with his Husky, Cookie.  Dave Kappas   Rachel Kazez Andrea Kooiman Dave Latourete Tony Lugo   Sara McLarty – Sara McLarty has been racing triathlons since she was a child. She enjoyed a successful 15-year professional career representing the United States at 13 world championships in seven different sports and raced on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. After retiring in 2015, she transitioned into coaching and athlete support with the USA Triathlon elite squad, culminating with a trip to the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Today, her passion is with the SLAP Tri Team #SLAPPERS in Central Florida helping adult, youth and junior high-performance athletes achieve their goals and dreams!   Dave Ragsdale – Dave has been around the Endurance Industry long enough to remember grabbing a popsicle stick at the finish line of a college cross country meet. After a stint in corporate sales in New York City, he moved to South Florida with a buddy so that they could train year-round for the then emerging sport of triathlon. Since then, he's been in the Event Management business, sold media for Florida Sports Magazine, a precursor to Competitor Magazine and Rock ‘n Roll Running Series and headed up a 6-person sales team with The IRONMAN Group. Currently, Dave helps connect brands and events in the active lifestyle space. Dave's time on the microphone dates back to his earliest days in the event management business, when he realized that holding a microphone and talking for hours was a lot easier than moving cones or barricades. Thankfully, he had the skill needed to succeed in that spot and in his more than 20 years as an announcer, he figures to have greeted close to 500,000 athletes to the line. Born in Minneapolis, Dave grew up in Pleasantville, NY was educated at Colgate University. He and his wife, Molly, live in Juno Beach, Florida.   Colleen Rue Tom Ziebart     Mental Mastery With Mark Allen Week 7: Swim Speed Reset Six-time Ironman World Champion shares what he calls the "ultimate race-prep drill" to find a new physical and mental gear in the swim. APRIL 10, 2023 MARK ALLEN   As a triathlete, you likely do a ton of steady-state swimming, and not a lot of top-end swimming. That's good for building endurance, but as you head into race season, it's good to reset your body's gauge of what it can do at a fast speed – physically and mentally. That's why this week's installment of our nine-week Mental Mastery series will take you to the pool for a fast and furious workout.   Going fast presents perhaps the biggest challenge to keeping your three pillars of Mental Mastery dialed in and active. Hard efforts can be uncomfortable, and physical discomfort can be a distraction to staying locked into a champion's Mental Mastery focus. This swim workout will blend physical and mental skills to ensure you get the hang of this demanding aspect of athletics.   These types of sets were extremely important for me to do from time to time even when I was getting ready for an Ironman. The intensity of short and fast is like a concentrated form of what takes place over a much longer period of time in a race.   This type of set also reinforced my ability to do the ultimate athletic race prep multitask, which was to go fast but to also stay focused on economy of motion, on keeping my mental chatter to as close to zero as possible, and to resetting my fast gauge.   Sometimes, just thinking about a hard workout can be a mental roadblock. I would always have to rein in my anxiety and the anticipation of how the set would feel, and just launch into doing it. Remember: It's always so much easier to deal with it while doing the set, than it is to let your mind spiral about what-ifs. The what-ifs in your head are almost always worse than how it actually turns out in real life.   Before we get to the workout and the Mental Mastery drills, let me remind you again what the three pillars of mental mastery are:   Body Awareness- This is developing the ability to be aware of how your body is moving, especially when you are fatiguing or going at a very fast pace or high-power output.   Internal Dialogue- This is being aware of when chatter is getting in the way of performance and developing the ability to change the channel quickly to a space that supports your physical efforts rather than weakening them. Mental Race Prep- This is remembering what the day-to-day work is going toward and using that vision to propel you to your personal best in your pursuit of the extraordinary.     What's New in the 303: How do you know when it's time to replace your helmet? 303 Endurance | How do you know when it's time to replace your helmet?   By: A.V. Schmit   Well, there is one obvious reason why you should replace your helmet — A crash. No matter the severity, a crash indicates a mandatory helmet replacement. It makes sense, when you consider all bike helmets are single-use pieces of safety equipment.   A compressed foam impact-absorption area can often be invisible from the outside. Photo: Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute.   They are not designed, nor intended to absorb the energy from multiple impacts. Even in what appears to be a minor impact, the integrity of the internal structures within the helmet may be compromised and be unable to perform when called upon in a supplemental impact.   But there is good news, well, kind of. Many helmet manufacturers offer a discount to replace a crash-damaged helmet. Giro offers a 30% discount as a crash-replacement incentive. To access the discount, you can call their 1-800 number or use an online form on their website.   Other circumstances, like accidentally leaving your helmet in an excessively hot car or truck, cause not so obvious reasons to replace your helmet. Extremely high temperatures, such as those experienced in the southern United States in the summer months, can create temperatures that can damage the impact absorbing foam that make up many modern road and mountain bike helmets.   “Excessive heat can damage your helmet. For example, in direct sunlight a dark gear bag, the interior of a car, or an automobile trunk can get hot enough to cause heat damage (damaged helmets will appear to have uneven or bubbly surfaces).”   Bell Helmets FAQ   Excessive heat, exposure to caustic chemicals, and impacts both on and off the bike, are all circumstances that can necessitate replacing your bike helmet.   So, you have not crashed your helmet or let it cook in a hot car, how do you know if you should replace it?   “We encourage riders to replace their helmet at least every 3 to 5 years,” said Tara L. Giro Consumer Services Representative. “At Giro, our focus is safety. With the advances in safety technology, we feel that is an appropriate range for the usable life of a helmet, barring a crash.”   UV, Ultra Violet, light can degrade a helmet's polycarbonate shell, but this takes an extended period of time out in the sunlight to occur. Most helmet shells incorporate a chemical UV inhibitor in the material that resists UV damage. Even with that, an extended period of time in the sun or high-altitude exposures can damage the shell of the helmet, as evidenced by fading color or cracks in the shell.   If you observe either of these situations, it's time to replace your helmet.   So that should give you some general guidelines as to what can damage your helmet, and when it makes sense to replace it. If you are unsure about the condition of your helmet, most manufacturers have a 1-800 number listed on their website where you can seek additional advice.   And… when you do get a new helmet, mark the month and year on the interior with a permanent marker somewhere so you know when you put it into service.     Video of the Week: Insane Square Cycling     Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Today Debbie catches up with her friend Matt Bach on the TriDot Coaching program. Matthew Bach is Vice President of Marketing at TriDot. Matt won Ironman Maryland 2014 in 8 hours in 51 minutes and placed 72nd overall in Kona 2015. He worked on Wall Street as a trader and portfolio manager for 9 years, earned his MBA from Temple University, worked in marketing at UCAN for 2 ½ years and has been leading TriDot's marketing efforts for the last 2 years. He has a wife, 3 kids, and two long-haired miniature dachshunds named Johann and Sebastian Bach, and lives in Roseland, NJ just outside of NYC. If you are interested in a personalized Triathlon training schedule with "The WHOLESTIC Method" approach then reach out via:  https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-u... Also be sure to check out the list for upcoming TriDot Pool Schools in your area- or come to North San Diego for a long training weekend! TriDot Pool School link - www.tridotpoolschool.com TriDot is a triathlon training platform that uses huge amounts of data and AI to deliver better results in less time. It's ultra-personalized to you and dynamic in that it'll automatically update your schedule to give you an optimized balance of training stress and recovery. TriDot can be used with or without a coach and has subscription levels to fit any budget from $14.99/mo and $29 up to the Premium level where you have a 1:1 dedicated coach, most charging between $200-$400/mo for their white glove service.    TriDot takes into account a plethora of factors including basic info like your age and gender, how long you've been doing each sport, your recent training data, your performance ability, the environment, and even your genetics if you choose to upload a genome file from 23andMe or Ancestry.com.   No human can take into account the huge amount of data we have access to nowadays thanks to all of our wearables and power meters, foot pods, etc. but TriDot can.  TriDot accommodates for missed sessions due to illness, injury, vacation, work...TriDot will update your future training to account for that. If you work with Coach Debbie on TriDot, she has more time to work with you on your nutrition, your health and other aspects of The WHOLESTIC METHOD Coaching Program! https://debbiepotts.net/tridot-coaching/   Are you an ambitious, driven, high charging athlete who is struggling to get the desired results even when doing all the “right” things? Are you struggling with fat loss, poor recovery and inflammation? You can take ownership of your health to get your body and VIBRANT self back again! I can help you. We will dive in to not only WHAT to eat, but WHEN, HOW, and WHY as well as the other elements of what Debbie calls “The WHOLESTIC Method”. We are talking about how to match your fueling with your training, as well as mapping out the hormone cycle with fasting, nutrition and training for the FEMALE athlete! Are you ready to start your fat loss, performance and health journey …and N = 1 experiment? There is not a once size fits all solution. We are all unique. The struggle is real and I understand the challenges as well as frustrations in finding the right answers to feeling and looking your best -especially when you think you are doing everything “right”. Doctors may tell you that your lab results are “normal” and there is nothing is wrong with you – but you know that you are off and not performing your best in life or sports. Let's investigate what is actually going on under the hood by looking at the WHOLE picture and put a personalized program together for the unique YOU! Learn how to BURN FAT, Optimize HEALTH and improve your PERFORMANCE with “The WHOLESTIC Method” coaching program. Coach Debbie Potts interviews guests to discuss tricks and tips to transform the WHOLE you from the inside out to be fit and healthy on the inside and out while you improve fat loss, performance and longevity! Self love is self care. Let's strive to thrive and not survive the day…its your choice. Train for your races this year but learn how to train the FUTURE you 20-30-40 years from now as a fit and healthy athlete! Connect and Follow Coach Debbie: Life is Not a Race…It is a Journey: Learn how to pace the WHOLE you with The WHOLESTIC Method https://www.amazon.com/dp/1540572005 WEB: https://debbiepotts.net/

Stacy Winters has had a more than 30-year running career. She's participated in countless 5k's, 10 k's, half marathons, marathons. Her longest distance race was a 50k trail distance. Starting with duathlons, Stacy ventured into multisports. She eventually started participating in triathlons after she learned how to swim at the age of forty-five.   Stacy's philosophy is that endurance sports are for everyone. She is a member of several groups, such as Mid Maryland Triathlon Club. She also enjoys volunteering, and has served as a marathon coach. She has won several age group awards, but considers herself as a “happy athlete.''   Unfortunately  Stacy was in a cycling accident a year ago and suffered several injuries that could have resulted in the lost of her arm. Her recovery continues and today she shares her story.   Episode Highlights: Stacy shares her thoughts on Psychology and endurance sports Suffering depression, Stacy starts running as a coping mechanism and to lose weight. From marathons to triathlons and learning to swim at 45. Some memorable races. Stacy's cycling accident and a horrifying 36 hours of waiting. Journey through three surgeries and recovery. Living and racing with the injury. Stacy Winters has some words of wisdom Guest Bio Ms. Stacy Winters graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Psychology. She received her Masters of Education in Psychological Counseling from Howard University. Stacy received her Bachelors of Nursing from Johns Hopkins University. Her Masters of Nursing was granted by Drexel University. She is a certified adult-gerontology nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Stacy has been certified as a health coach by the American Council on Exercise since 2016. Stacy's running career expands 30 years. She has participated in countless 5ks, 10ks, half-marathons, and marathons. Her longest distance race was a 50k trail distance. In the past 10 years, Ms. Winters has participated in multi-sports to include duathlon and triathlon. Stacy took her first swim lessons at age 45. She has won several age group awards, but considers herself as a “happy athlete.'' Her philosophy is that endurance sports is for everyone. Winters is a member of several groups including: Mid Maryland Triathlon Club, Black Triathlon Association, Fastchix and Coeur Sports. Ms. Winters enjoys volunteering. She has volunteered for the following organizations: End AIDS Campaign for Whitman Walker Center in Washington, DC as a marathon coach; Athletes Serving Athletes, an organization to support children with limiting ability in Frederick, and a medical volunteer at Ironman Maryland, Charm City Sports and the Annapolis, Maryland. Stacy Winters moderated a Facebook forum, Health-Chats Stay Well for from 2016-2020. Stacy is passionate about diversity and inclusion. She has written several articles on health disparities. Ms. Winters was in a cycling accident on 9/1//2021 while training for a half Ironman. Her recovery continues. Connect with Stacy Winters  Connect with Stacy on Instagram Read some of Stacy's blogs Connect  with Stacy on LinkedIn Connect with Stacy 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

In this episode we hear from Ironman Maryland Finisher and Captain of Team Elbe, her relay team at Ironman 70.3 Texas, Evelyn Shreve. Team Elbe and Team Caliber, my relay team, we next to each other in transition in Galveston. Evelyn has been married for 29 years, lives in Philadelphia, PA and is an “empty nester.” She shares that when she's not in the pool, on her bike or running that she's a CPA.While competing with her brother and sister as part of the relay, Evelyn shares that she completed Ironman Maryland in 2019. Additionally, she has completed six Ironman 70.3 races and participated as part of another Ironman 70.3 relay team.Because we have now both participated as part of an Ironman Relay Team, I take the opportunity to ask Evelyn how the experience was different in her opinion from competing by herself. We were both responsible for the swim leg and we spend a few minutes talking about the responsibility that we felt to complete our section of the race. Because both of our cyclists had no triathlon experience before we compare how we prepared them for Ironman racing. In particular, we covered the no drafting rules and how they have never been subject to them in their experiences. Evelyn shares how her team decided who would do the different legs of the relay. Her brother, Marv, is an avid cyclists and was the obvious choice for the bike leg. While her sister, Irene, had completed a triathlon before, it had been a few years since she had been in the pool. Ultimately, they decided that Evelyn would swim, and Irene would run.Evelyn and I talk about how we approached our training leading to prepare for “only” swimming in this race. She shares that her coach modified her training to become more swim focused and that she has seen some unexpected benefits as she is always training for her 1st stand-alone marathon in the fall.We compare thoughts on how we feel about using the relay option as a way to introduce new athletes to triathlon and Ironman racing. We both agree that there was a certain level of anxiety that was removed for our teammates compared to being responsible for all the things as a solo competitor.I confess that I have started building a stacked team for my next relay. I have recruited a fast swimmer and runner so that I can enjoy the bike leg. As I am currently training for Ironman 70.5 Chattanooga, Evelyn talks about her experience having raced there already.Because we both raced on the same course on the same day, we took the opportunity to break down our race performance by discipline. Spoiler alert, Evelyn's team beat us by over 40 minutes. I did, however, calculate the math wrong during the recording when we compared our rolling times when we got to the bike leg.We round out of conversation talking about bikes. Evelyn shares that she has a custom painted Trek Speed Concept. Which regular listeners know if my current favorite bike.

The tables are turned and Michanda is being asked all the questions.  In this Season Finale Bonus Style… You will get Michanda's Pre-Race interview and Race Report all in one!   We don't want to spoil all the good stuff, so you are just gonna have to listen!  This episode you learn more about her journey to Ironman Maryland.   Happy New Year and we hope you are inspired and ready to Tri in 2022!  Please leave a review, share with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.     Happiest of Holidays,  Tri Beginner's Luck Team   

In this episode I get the opportunity to thank a volunteer!In my Ironman Waco 70.3 race recap, I told the story of how I met someone in the Ironman store the day before the race and during conversation he said that he would make plans to present me with my medal when I crossed the finish line. True to his word, he encouraged me during the last mile of the course and greeted me at the finish line to place my medal around my neck. Through the power of Social Media, I tracked him down and he agreed to be a guest on the show.Nathan Jones shares how he came to be a volunteer during Ironman weekend in Waco, TX and we talk about some of the areas he was able to serve. Nathan is on staff with Fellowship of Christian Athletes whose mission is to lead every coach and athlete to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. FCA, as an organization, has a world-wide reach and they have the opportunity to work with everyone from the local “pee-wee” to the professional level. We discuss how important the role a coach can play in a young person's life and Nathan shares how working with coaches at the Junior High, High School and Collegiate level is his “bread and butter.”We talk about the role of the volunteer and the impact that is made by giving of your time. Nathan shares a biblical verse that he believes really captures the “heartbeat” of the volunteer. During the two day weekend, Nathan spent 20-24 hours working at different stages of the race. Beside working the finish line on Sunday, he shares that he was able to provide support on the swim and we discuss a few of our previous swim misadventures.Nathan is currently on his own Ironman journey. He is currently training for Ironman 70.3 Texas in April 2022 and Ironman Maryland in September 2022. We talk about how his training is going so far and he even shares if he has plans to get the M-Dot tattoo.And we of course talk about bikes. I even try, unsuccessfully, to get Nathan to agree he needs the custom painted Ventum bike that we both admired in the Ironman store.  

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.        

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 week's episode we hear from Angie Jackson. Angie recently completed Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City and is on her quest to become an Ironman in 2022.Angie gives us an overview of her background and what compelled her to start her journey to becoming heart healthy. Angie is part of a very supportive group in her current town of Fayetteville, NC called Black Girls Run. It was through that group that she was introduced to the sport of triathlon. Angie admits how during her 1st Super Sprint she used the lane ropes to “pull” herself across the water to complete the swim leg.Not learning to swim as a child, Angie signed up for adult swim lessons at her local YMCA. She tells us what that experience was like and confesses that she had to take the class a second time.We talk about how a 1.2 mile swim needs to be respected and Angie recommends a book that has helped her. Angie is targeting Ironman Maryland 2022 for her 1st full distance race. Her new motto is “Wanna be a Crabbie.” She explains what drew her to that venue over the others she had to choose from.Just after completing the 70.3 in Atlantic City, Angie accompanied a friend to Augusta Georgia to perform Sherpa duties and served as a race volunteer. Angie gives one of the best “pro tips” ever: Volunteers can go everywhere. She tells a very funny account of how she guided the swimmers to the Swim Finish. From there she worked the bike and run courses and was even handing out medals at the finish line. She even gets me to commit to volunteering at a race soon.When asked how she balances training, work, and family; Angie provides a very honest response. She describes how a date with her “significant other” looks and we agree that while delicious, corn dogs and funnel cakes from the State Fair and not part of Ironman training.We discuss how Angie came to name her bike Hurricane. After telling the story of my bike again, Angie casually provides what my bike will be called moving forward.Angie gives some very good advice for anyone that is just starting out or struggling to maintain focus: have an accountability partner. It's often easier to give up on yourself than it is to let someone else down.I look forward to following Angie's journey over the next year and am sending her all the positives vibes in her training for Ironman Maryland 2022.

In this episode we hear from Amanda McDonald. Amanda is a 3 time Ironman finisher and recently complete 2 full distance races in 6 days. Amanda got her competitive spirit as a child as she trained as a gymnast before suffering an elbow injury that caused her to pursuit a different sport. She discovered Rugby in college. She even became the captain of her Rugby club while living in China.After moving back to the USA, Amanda's interest turned toward triathlon. She decided that if she could complete a Sprint distance, she could complete a full Ironman race. She chronicles her race progression from Sprint to Olympic to ½ Ironman to Full Ironman. We discuss whether the sight cord in Mirror Lake is actually an advantage when racing Ironman Lake Placid.Amanda talks through how she ended up registering for 2 full distance races 6 days apart from each other. She completed Ironman Wisconsin on Sunday September 12, 2021, and Ironman Maryland on Saturday September 18, 2021!She is honest about her lack luster training at the start of 2021 which lead to her DNF at St. George 70.3 and that her performance lit “fire under her bum” into June and July. In the middle of July, Amanda had to undergo an emergency appendectomy which prevented her from swimming during the next few weeks.Amanda gives a lot of credit to her coach for keeping her motivated during her recovery. She shares the thing that her coach helps her focus on more than any other. She shares how she got the nickname Badass Panda and how she loves to spread joy to others on the racecourse. We talked about what she has planned for next year and she revealed that being a “guide” is something that she is looking into.Because she is working her way to finishing 12 full distance races with the goal of racing in Kona, she shared her thoughts on the decision to hold the next Ironman World Championships in St. George, Utah next May.You can follow Amanda on Instagram @thefriendlyironman

IRONMAN Maryland 2021 was an exciting, challenging experience. In this episode, I'll tell you how it felt to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles (140.6 miles total) in a single day.Support the show (https://www.thevegangym.com/)

We kick off Season 4 debriefing K's Ironman Maryland event. She finished less than 48 hours from recording, so it is a fresh, vulnerable, insightful discussion about her experience. We discuss why she signed up, how her training went, what challenged her, inspired her, and changed within her as a result of engaging in the hardest physical event she has ever done.Support the show (https://www.btwntheears.com/)

We start with a little talk about Ironman World Championships possibly moving from Kona. Also, St. George, including pro predictions. Then we move onto what to do after your Ironman or other big race. How to recover, recharge, and focus on how to get better. Never take your health for granted and do what you can today to stay in the game. Ironman Maryland. And the mystery of predicting your Ironman time, along with the different factors to consider.  Topics: Chattanooga Weather Forecast Ironman World Championship Moving from Kona?? Different horses for different courses Where will IMWC go next year? The best of the best… how do they get there? What to do post Ironman Give yourself some breathing room Two types of reactions after Ironman November and December . . .  Recharging yourself… how? Paralyzed by doing nothing Swimming a lot in the off season Pick something Small Go for a 5k PR  Stay engaged, get better Objective self-reflection Don't take your Health For Granted Why most come to us in the Fall for Coaching Pulling people back 90% of the time St. George Preview Ironman Maryland - Be careful of the wind and jelly fish Flat course vs. Hills The mystery of your Ironman predictions --------------- 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 still open for the C26 Club Training Program. Take the worry and stress out of your next year of planning, recovering, taper, etc. The Club membership is good for 12 months from sign up. 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  

The boys are 3 months out from Ironman Maryland and are ready to start cutting up the heat on fundraising!

Doc Halliday Golden is making a huge impact—as a motivational speaker, triathlete, and coach—and truly lives to inspire others! Shoutout to @shanimandisa from the NYC ON Running store for recommending her. Doc and her 3 siblings were growing up comfortably in the Catskills Mountains, on 16 acres with an Olympic-sized pool and guest house, when her life turned on a dime. Her father was sent to prison for 15 years and they went from home to home, living many nights without heat or electricity, often eating peanut butter and jelly soup. Despite these incredibly challenging circumstances, her mom would remind her to have a good attitude and be grateful for what they had. No doubt these lessons learned and experiences forged Doc's indomitable spirit and strong desire to help others. We talked a lot about how life throws us curveballs and how that presents us with choices. Ironman Maryland 2019 threw some pretty nasty ones: a 2.4 mile swim in very choppy waters, getting stung repeatedly by jelly fish that made her question—was this what she did swim workouts all year and signed up for? On the bike, high winds had her break down 14 times in crying episodes, riding a rollercoaster of emotions, one minute thinking she was going to make her dream happen, and the next being certain she was going to miss the bike cutoff from the extra effort required. Doc kept pushing and overcame it all to hear those magic words: Doc Golden is an Ironman! Less than one tenth of 1% of the world population ever completes an Ironman. Less than 0.5% of those athletes are African American, and less than a quarter of those African American athletes are women. That is truly select company and it changed everything. Doc wanted to show others, if a regular girl like her could complete an Ironman, she could help them realize what they are truly capable of. She left a successful 14-year career in marketing to become a motivational speaker. She has shared her experiences with overcoming obstacles around the world at schools, churches, orphanages, and homeless shelters in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, India, The Netherlands, Scotland, Finland, Australia, Israel, Burundi, and Kenya. Doc is a force for good and I feel blessed that she came on and shared her powerful story! I'm grateful for the positive vibe and lessons shared and hope you enjoy the episode. If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Doc: Instagram: @see_doc_run Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2021 Ron Romano

I'm stoked to share Ginny Cataldi’s inspiring story! Art School teacher and bad ass mom by day, crushing TRI’s and making age-group podiums at World Championship races on weekends. Ginny took us out on the course and shared so many powerful stories and the moments that have truly shaped her. And one thing powerfully resonates—gratitude! We GET to do this! We talk coming back to racing after bike crashes, riding in a bikini due to road rash, racing World Champs days after her stitches were removed. In other words, doing whatever it takes to get in the arena and compete for podiums and AG World Championships. We talk about her Kona IM lava field experiences, an amazing story of Pele offerings, metaphysical events, and a stranger she met on the course at her weakest moment. (Or did she?) So much grit and grind...and how it all magically came together at IronMan Maryland for a 2nd place finish and a 9:42! A day where Ginny collapsed shortly after crossing the line and truly left it all out there. Ginny has the fire and passion to be the best, even when it comes to injuries (inside episode joke), and I have no doubt her story will INSPIRE many, including her children! Ginny has such a deep passion for the sport and is all about gratitude and community. I'm honored she shared her story. I'm inspired by her story and hope you all enjoy this convo as much as we did. If you do, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Ginny: Instagram: @ginnylovestri24 Facebook: https://facebook.com/ginny.cataldi Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2021 Ron Romano

This is the first episode of our Ironman series! In this series, we'll discuss our training, nutrition, gear, struggles, and wins on the road to Ironman Maryland 2021.Support the show (https://www.thevegangym.com/)

Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014 with a time of 8:51, was the top amateur and 6th overall at Eagleman 70.3 in 2015, then 72nd overall in Kona 2015. Matt has been using UCAN since 2014 when he began his fat-adapted journey – he had GI distress and bonking issues prior to that, but UCAN helped him transform his approach to triathlon nutrition. He is such a big believer that he now works for the company as their Director for their Endurance Business. Matt worked on Wall Street for 9 years prior to making this career change. He lives in Summit, NJ with his wife, two kids (2 and 3 years old), and two long-haired miniature dachshunds. He holds an MBA from Temple University and he loves a nice glass of scotch. UCAN on Facebook: handle is @GenUCAN or use this direct link: https://www.facebook.com/GenUCAN/ To Join the UCAN Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/UCANCommunityGroup/ UCAN on Instagram: handle is @GenUCAN or use this direct link: https://www.instagram.com/genucan/?hl=en UCAN's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRPcT3ZH7jWngyNhkpKpVrQ   Matt Bach on Facebook: handle is @IronMattBach or use this direct link: https://www.facebook.com/IronMattBach Matt Bach on Instagram: handle is @IronMattBach or use this direct link: https://www.instagram.com/ironmattbach/?hl=en Matt's website: www.ironmattbach.com Matt's email address: matthew.bach@ucanco.com  

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In this episode I speak with triathlete Matt Bach on topic of relative energy deficiency. Relative Energy Deficiency is a topic that had not much attention until recently. It goes by shorthand REDs, and it is more discussed in context of female athletes as female athlete triad. Relative energy deficiency is a state when athlete does not fuel their body properly, knowingly or not. It is especially common among endurance and aesthetic athletes, and while research on this topic is pretty scarce, it also affects male athletes! Here are some of the symptoms of REDs. increased fatigue, decreased recovery and performance, muscle loss and resistance to fat loss and even fat gain, loss of periods and libido and possibly infertility, and from the long-term perspective bone density loss. Matt and I discuss the red flags of Relative Energy Deficiency in male athletes as Matt Shares his story from finding out about it to how he overcame it. Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014 with a time of 8:51, was the top amateur and 6th overall at Eagleman 70.3 in 2015, then 72nd overall in Kona 2015. Matt has been using UCAN since 2014 – he had GI distress and bonking issues prior to that, but UCAN helped him transform his approach to triathlon nutrition. He is such a big believer that he now works for the company as their Director for their Endurance Business. Matt worked on Wall Street for 9 years prior to making this career change. He lives in Summit, NJ with his wife, two kids (2 and 3 years old), and two long-haired miniature dachshunds. He holds an MBA from Temple University and he loves a good cold beer. Instagram handle: @IronMattBach Facebook: @IronMattBach -- I would like to mention that you will find all the mentioned research and topics or how to connect with my guests linked in description. I have also limited spots open for online nutrition coaching so if you have questions or your are interested in improving your health, body and performance, write me to daniel@danweiss.eu -- Time Stamps: 3:00 Why I have personal interest in RED-S 5:40 Problems with RED-S, how athletes get into the state of Relative Energy Deficiency 8:20 Difference in RED-S between men and women 9:35 Is it normal and fine to be in the state of RED-S for a short period of time? 11:11 Matt's background in endurance sports 11:55 Beginning of the Matt's issues - "The more, the better mentality" , more training and under-fueling. Endurance exercise causes reduction in hormonal health (lower testosterone). 14:45 How Matt noticed the symptoms of RED-S 20:30 How Matt balanced his training to overcome the results of RED-S, such as chronic fatigue and low libido 23:20 How doing less in context of RED-S is better, leads to improved training and body composition 27:30 How Matt started with an endocrynologist to overcome RED-S 30:05 Genetic component of susceptibility to RED-S 31:50 Wrap up: Take away points Be aware that it can happen to you Go get bloodwork done if you are experiencing some of the symptoms 34:50 I share a story of my client The main factors in Relative Energy Deficiency syndrome are: Exercise Nutrition

In today's episode I chat with Jessica (Jess) Zaiss about completing her Ironman Double. She raced Ironman Maryland and Ironman Chattanooga on two consecutive days in the fall of 2019. We (me and Jess) think that there are only two other women who have completed this challenge Katherine Olsen and Rebecca Fink. We chat about how this crazy idea came about. How she and her team made it happen how she trained for this crazy challenge. We talk about all the different kinds of ultra endurance triathlons that we know about and what makes this challenge unique. We go through her weekend and how it all came together. I have interviewed two other people who have completed Ironman Doubles. Luis Alvarez and Benjamin Vargas but each story is different. We chat about what she's been up to since she did this. As you can imagine, this is not Jess's first or only ultra endurance activity. In fact it took us a while to schedule this interview because she was busy training for and racing Ultraman Florida. Ultraman is very similar but also very different and we talk about the differences. Jess also teaches me about some new other crazy challenges that I had not hear of including Epic 10 and the Speed Factor. You an find Jess on Instagram @see.zaiss.race She is also on Facebook. This is a great interview. Enjoy and I hope this interview helps motivate you as you train for your next endurance challenge. You can find full show notes at www.mileaftermilepodcast.com  You can find what Amy (the host) is up to at www.amysaysso.com 

As an endurance athlete, fueling your body to increase your overall performance is incredibly important. But, with so many products out there, how can you determine what’s the best product to use – that will keep you fully charged and running at peak performance? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Matthew Bach, Triathlon Business Director for UCAN, the maker of the long-lasting energy source, SuperStarch. About Matt Matt Bach won Ironman Maryland in 2014, was the top amateur and 6th overall at Eagleman 70.3 in 2015, then placed 72nd overall in Kona 2015. Matt worked on Wall Street for nine years, but recently earned his MBA from Temple University and made a career change. Matt is now the Triathlon Business Director for UCAN. Matt has been using UCAN’s long-lasting energy source – SuperStarch – since 2014. Prior to using SuperStarch, he experienced GI distress and bonking. SuperStarch has transformed his approach to triathlon nutrition that led to performance breakthroughs. He is such a big believer that he now works for the company. Matt has a wife and two children and lives in Summit, NJ. He also enjoys playing golf and tennis, bowling, playing cards and a nice glass of scotch. About the Interview Matt will share more about how this new type of carbohydrate fuels endurance athletes throughout the country. Learn how SuperStarch was developed, how it works, and Matt’s personal experience with the product. About UCAN UCAN delivers smarter energy powered by SuperStarch®, a patented, naturally cooked non-GMO food starch that provides a slow-release of complex carbohydrates to keep athletes fueled and performing at their best. SuperStarch energy powders and bars flip the script on athletic energy consumption - providing steady, long-lasting energy with no sugar spike and no sugar crash. It is quickly becoming the go-to for elite athletes, professional athletes, Olympic athletes and weekend fitness warriors. Learn more about UCAN and SuperStarch® at www.generationucan.com and get the latest buzz in the #UCAN world @GenUCAN on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

In this episode of the Smart Athlete Podcast I speak with triathlete, former wall street employee and all around interesting guy - Matt Bach. We start off talking about the time he's spent the last couple years finishing his MBA and making his jump off wall street to something he's more passionate about. Through the prioritizing of life he's gone from winner of Ironman Maryland to struggling with 1.8 mile runs, but has plans on coming back in time. Why he turned away from becoming a pro triathlete is a big point of discussion and Matt's story is deeply rooted in maintaining his health overall. Not sacrificing his future for a temporary present pursuit. He speaks at some length about the struggle many male triathletes go through - low testosterone. And the steps he had to take to return some semblance of normality to his hormones and life. In the middle of our discussion Matt and I continue to explore a bit more about the realities of low testosterone in endurance athletes. We find ourselves moving towards a short discussion on the skinny vs strong culture that is slowing shifting in both running and triathlon. As well as it now being acceptable or even desirable for women to be strong instead of just thin. Matt shares a bit on what exactly he did on Wall Street as well as why he decided to walk away from potential millions of dollars in earnings. I pose the question to Matt "What is money?" and his thoughts are worth listening to. In the last part of my talk with Matt we talk about his jump over to work at UCan and what he does there as well as the history of UCan and why it may be an important breakthrough to both people with a rare genetic disorder and the endurance community. For 15% off orders from UCan use the code smartathlete during checkout. Shop the Solpri store at https://solpri.com

Bill Palermo didn't do any Ironmans from age 0 to 70. Then he did three in the space of one year to try to earn a qualification to Kona. And this three-time hall-of-fame basketball coach made it to the top step at Ironman Maryland (despite the jelly fish)! He wants to especially thank Simon Butterworth for the encouraging words after Ironman Texas! SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 Google: bit.ly/2xzuWhs THINGS BILL LOVES: Gatorade: http://bit.ly/2UWJnXU Gu Energy: http://bit.ly/2XOy4oX Honey Stinger: http://bit.ly/2zpyViR

Are you an entrepreneur and an endurance athlete? Between work, family and the sport, we are constantly juggling. Then within the sport, we juggle some more! We have to focus on training, nutrition, equipment, and race logistics, it’s easy to get bogged down by all of the details. And it’s even easier to feel completely burnt out by it all. So, what can you do? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Tim Delss, Owner and Head Triathlon Coach at CB Multisport. About Tim Tim has been competing in organized sports since he was 5-years-old. Starting in team sports and eventually moving into endurance sports, Tim was first a runner and then progressed into triathlons. His first triathlon was the 2010 Savageman 70.0, rated "The Hardest Triathlon on Earth" by Triathlete Magazine. Since completing his first race he’s immersed himself in the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer, and coach. He served as the Training Coordinator for the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 seasons. For the 2016 season, he was the Vice President and the Club's President for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Additionally, Tim was the IRONMAN Head Coach for IRONMAN Maryland in 2018, as well as, led their First Timers Program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. About the Interview During this interview, Tim discusses how to juggle work, life, and triathlons. Learn how an endurance athlete can maximize his or her time and training in order to perform at their very best on and off the course. About CB Multisport CB Multisport offers personalized endurance sports coaching for athletes of all levels. Whether your goal is to run your first 5k or race at an elite level, we will create a training plan that fits your life and your goals to help you become a smarter, stronger, faster you. To contact Coach Tim or CB Multisport visit: http://www.cbmultisport.com/.

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast Episode 126 - Some of our favorite Episodes come on the heels of our races and crazy fitness antics. Listen up as Fit Crazie Christine give us her recap on her recent and triumphant Ironman Maryland. Swimming and Biking and Running - Oh My!!!!!! 140.6!

In this episode we discuss: *The beginning triathlon training session that Tri With Skye began this week.*The passing of race director Gerry Boyle*Jan Frodeno pulling out of Oceanside 70.3*St Anthony Triathlon*Chinese runners cheating*USA Triatlon women's microsite*and of course 3 questions!

Are you a new or seasoned runner, cyclist or swimmer? Do you have a coach or are you thinking about hiring one? Wonder if it’s worth the investment? In this episode of Hilary Topper On Air, Hilary interviews Tim Delss, Owner and Head Triathlon Coach at CB Multisport. Tim's Background Tim has been competing in organized sports since he was 5-years-old. Starting in team sports and eventually moving into endurance sports, Tim was first a runner and then progressed into triathlons. His first triathlon was the 2010 Savageman 70.0, rated "The Hardest Triathlon on Earth" by Triathlete Magazine. Since completing his first race he’s immersed himself in the triathlon community as an athlete, volunteer and coach. He served as the Training Coordinator for the Mid Maryland Triathlon Club for the 2012, 2013 and 2015 seasons. For the 2016 season, he was the Vice President and the Club's President for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. Additionally, Tim was the IRONMAN Head Coach for IRONMAN Maryland in 2018, as well as, led their First Timers Program for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. About the Interview During this interview, Tim discusses how to get the most out of your endurance sports lifestyle. Whether your goal is to tackle a new distance or event, he talks about how you can improve by training consistently and intelligently, as well as, how a coach can help you achieve your goals. He also talks about why he coaches, why someone should hire a coach, how someone can improve if they can’t hire a coach, and more! About CB Multisport CB Multisport offers personalized endurance sports coaching for athletes of all levels. Whether your goal is to run your first 5k or race at an elite level, we will create a training plan that fits your life and your goals to help you become a smarter, stronger, faster you. To contact Coach Tim or CB Multisport visit: http://www.cbmultisport.com/. Stay tuned for Part 2 of Tim's interview!

Maggie Walsh has never raced a triathlon. She's never raced an Ironman. She was injured. Had delicate surgery. Then, a few months later lined up at Ironman Maryland and won the whole darn thing! Do you hate her? We don't. What a great interview! Isn't our sport and community amazing! SUBSCRIBE: iTunes: apple.co/2MLBzb2 
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This is The Do It For Yourself Podcast.  Each week I sit down with someone who is doing it for themselves and chasing a dream they just couldn’t suppress.  This is often speakers, entrepreneurs, or athletes.  They all share one thing in common, they are overcoming challenges and never giving up.  Someone who is Doing It For Themselves is not selfish in their pursuit, they are simply chasing a dream or working towards a goal because it is something THEY want to do.  They are not forging down a path because society or someone is telling them it’s what they should be doing. This week I am so excited to bring you my follow up interview with Ginny Cataldi!  I have been waiting to bring you this interview and after the amazing season Ginny had, this interview got that much better.   For those of you who have not listened, you can check out my first interview with Ginny here.  In this interview, we get a chance to dive in and hear about how Ginny started her triathlon journey.  For this episode, we focus on Ginny's 2018 season and some of the amazing accomplishments she had this year.   We also spend some time talking about the recent injury she has been recovering from since crossing the finish line at Ironman Maryland this year.  Ginny didn't realize the extremely high tolerance she had for pain until she was seen by some doctors and she learned the extent of her injuries.  Although this is a tough time for her, Ginny is optimistic about her recovery and she is looking forward to getting back to training and racing when the time is right.   We also had a chance in this episode to answer some questions from our followers on social media ranging from whether or not Ginny will be in Kona this year, her favorite music while training, if Ginny is her real name and much more. I hope that you enjoy this follow up conversation with Ginny!   Notable mentions in this podcast: My First Interview with Ginny My Interview with John and Laura My Interview with John Schlosser   Ginny's Instagram Do It For Yourself Instagram Support the show here!

166 – IRONMAN© Maryland – Justin Vos-In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Justin about his recent race experience at IRONMAN© Maryland. I was able to sit down with Justin over the days after the race and do an in depth report of his race. A few things to take away from this is what inspired him to do the race in the first place as well as what the future of his long course triathlon journey looks like. He talks about the battles we all face and the inspiration of friends along the way. Thanks for sharing your story Justin, I enjoyed meeting you in Louisville!-Weather that day: 63 – mid 70’sWater: wetsuit legal 73.-Age Group: M35-39Height: 6’5”Weight: 205Calories per hour: unknownPSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: stockBike Elevation Gain:Run Elevation Gain:Swim – 1:24:38T1 – 8:40Bike – 6:24:42T2 – 7:20Run – 6:48:02Total Race Time: 14:53:20-Gender Rank: 780Division Rank: 120Overall Rank: 1076-Follow Justin,Twitter: Justin VosFacebook: Justin Vos-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast

166 – IRONMAN© Maryland – Justin Vos-In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Justin about his recent race experience at IRONMAN© Maryland. I was able to sit down with Justin over the days after the race and do an in depth report of his race. A few things to take away from this is what inspired him to do the race in the first place as well as what the future of his long course triathlon journey looks like. He talks about the battles we all face and the inspiration of friends along the way. Thanks for sharing your story Justin, I enjoyed meeting you in Louisville!-Weather that day: 63 – mid 70’sWater: wetsuit legal 73.-Age Group: M35-39Height: 6’5”Weight: 205Calories per hour: unknownPSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: stockBike Elevation Gain:Run Elevation Gain:Swim – 1:24:38T1 – 8:40Bike – 6:24:42T2 – 7:20Run – 6:48:02Total Race Time: 14:53:20-Gender Rank: 780Division Rank: 120Overall Rank: 1076-Follow Justin,Twitter: Justin VosFacebook: Justin Vos-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcast

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Kevin Perry about his race at IRONMAN© Maryland and we discuss what it’s like for him to experience such a wonderful day on course. We dive in to the fun aspects of travel, logistics, and get off topic a bit but the conversation is well worth it. You’ll learn what it’s like to be on course for 15 and a half hours as opposed to those speedy folks I’ve had on earlier. A real person sharing a real experience. We talk about his life work balance with a full time job, kids, and how to manage this. Kevin mentions what time he wakes up on a normal day and his why. Enjoy the show, I look forward to following in you the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 – mid 70’sWater: wetsuit legal 73.-Age Group: M 40-44Height: 5’5”Weight: 170Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 60mmsBike Elevation Gain: 1,459ftRun Elevation Gain: 291ftSwim – 1:55:34T1 – 10:07Bike – 6:37:16T2 – 8:20Run – 6:36:38Total Race Time: 15:27:54-Gender Rank: 851Division Rank: 143Overall Rank: 1183-Follow Kevin,Instagram: @carolinarunrFacebook: Kevin PerryTwitter: @carolinarunrStrava: carolinarunr-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Kevin Perry about his race at IRONMAN© Maryland and we discuss what it’s like for him to experience such a wonderful day on course. We dive in to the fun aspects of travel, logistics, and get off topic a bit but the conversation is well worth it. You’ll learn what it’s like to be on course for 15 and a half hours as opposed to those speedy folks I’ve had on earlier. A real person sharing a real experience. We talk about his life work balance with a full time job, kids, and how to manage this. Kevin mentions what time he wakes up on a normal day and his why. Enjoy the show, I look forward to following in you the future.-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 63 – mid 70’sWater: wetsuit legal 73.-Age Group: M 40-44Height: 5’5”Weight: 170Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: 60mmsBike Elevation Gain: 1,459ftRun Elevation Gain: 291ftSwim – 1:55:34T1 – 10:07Bike – 6:37:16T2 – 8:20Run – 6:36:38Total Race Time: 15:27:54-Gender Rank: 851Division Rank: 143Overall Rank: 1183-Follow Kevin,Instagram: @carolinarunrFacebook: Kevin PerryTwitter: @carolinarunrStrava: carolinarunr-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend from South Africa Julian Summers. Julian is crazy. Point blank. But in a good way. His recent weekend at IRONMAN© Maryland & IRONMAN© Chattanooga was nuts! Just nuts! He had a fun time doing both races but unfortunately did not finish the race at Chattanooga due to a logistical issue that we talk about. The swim was canceled at Chattanooga, which in theory would have made the race better and easier, but this was not meant to be. We talk about the bigger picture of the weekend and discuss all of the details involved in two different IRONMAN© events, in two different states, and toeing the line at both. Thanks for spending some time with me Julian, I look forward to following you in the future and it was great to meet you in person at IRONMAN© Louisville!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Age Group: M 40-44Height: 5’6”Weight: 152Calories per hour: 250PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: zipp 808/discBike Elevation Gain: Run Elevation Gain:Swim – 1:35:13T1 – 7:31Bike – 6:58:09T2 – 4:49Run – 5:39:47Total Race Time: 14:25:29-------------Bike: 7:54:54-Gender Rank: 708Division Rank: 128Overall Rank: 964-Follow Julian,Facebook: Julian Summer-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend from South Africa Julian Summers. Julian is crazy. Point blank. But in a good way. His recent weekend at IRONMAN© Maryland & IRONMAN© Chattanooga was nuts! Just nuts! He had a fun time doing both races but unfortunately did not finish the race at Chattanooga due to a logistical issue that we talk about. The swim was canceled at Chattanooga, which in theory would have made the race better and easier, but this was not meant to be. We talk about the bigger picture of the weekend and discuss all of the details involved in two different IRONMAN© events, in two different states, and toeing the line at both. Thanks for spending some time with me Julian, I look forward to following you in the future and it was great to meet you in person at IRONMAN© Louisville!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Age Group: M 40-44Height: 5’6”Weight: 152Calories per hour: 250PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: zipp 808/discBike Elevation Gain: Run Elevation Gain:Swim – 1:35:13T1 – 7:31Bike – 6:58:09T2 – 4:49Run – 5:39:47Total Race Time: 14:25:29-------------Bike: 7:54:54-Gender Rank: 708Division Rank: 128Overall Rank: 964-Follow Julian,Facebook: Julian Summer-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

Ginny won her 40-44 age group and came in second overall female with a 9:42! She's not an ex-pro, but she did get in to triathlon after a divorce seven years ago and found a means to redefine herself as an independent individual. SUBSCRIBE 
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I begin my IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman series with my dear friend Ed Shifflett. Ed shares a great amount of knowledge and brings a ton of experience to the table. He’s being coached by Lisa Colvin and we dive into how this works for his life, work, training, being a father, and husband balance. We talk about how using metrics such as power, heartrate, and perceived effort are all important. While he couldn’t control everything leading up into this race, he managed to drive, sleep, eat, and get the bike checked all while going to a wedding the day prior with his daughter. Thank you Ed for sharing your knowledge and good luck at IRONMAN© Maryland.Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to Weather that day: 68 - 82Water: 75.3-Age Group: M 45-49Height: 6’0”Weight: 160lbsCalories per hour: 300-350PSI for this course: 90-100Swim – 30:41T1 – 3:14Bike – 2:18:25T2 – 3:53Run –1:38:57Total Race Time: 4:35:10-Gender Rank: 48Division Rank: 3Overall Rank: 55-Follow Ed,Instagram: @edshifflettFacebook: Ed Shifflett-Mentioned on this episode:Coach Lisa Colvin: http://bigsexyracing.net/landing/lisa-colvin-coaching/ Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/ Infinit nutrition: https://www.infinitnutrition.us/ -To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

I begin my IRONMAN 70.3 Eagleman series with my dear friend Ed Shifflett. Ed shares a great amount of knowledge and brings a ton of experience to the table. He’s being coached by Lisa Colvin and we dive into how this works for his life, work, training, being a father, and husband balance. We talk about how using metrics such as power, heartrate, and perceived effort are all important. While he couldn’t control everything leading up into this race, he managed to drive, sleep, eat, and get the bike checked all while going to a wedding the day prior with his daughter. Thank you Ed for sharing your knowledge and good luck at IRONMAN© Maryland.Enjoy the show. To see pictures from his race, go to Weather that day: 68 - 82Water: 75.3-Age Group: M 45-49Height: 6’0”Weight: 160lbsCalories per hour: 300-350PSI for this course: 90-100Swim – 30:41T1 – 3:14Bike – 2:18:25T2 – 3:53Run –1:38:57Total Race Time: 4:35:10-Gender Rank: 48Division Rank: 3Overall Rank: 55-Follow Ed,Instagram: @edshifflettFacebook: Ed Shifflett-Mentioned on this episode:Coach Lisa Colvin: http://bigsexyracing.net/landing/lisa-colvin-coaching/ Quintana Roo: http://www.quintanarootri.com/ Infinit nutrition: https://www.infinitnutrition.us/ -To learn more about me, go to www.CoachTerryWilson.com

Ultrarunner John Kelly didn´t take up triathlon untill 2015 - but has already plenty of great results under his belt: He was 2nd. overall in Ironman Maryland 2016 - 3rd fastest run-split (including the PRO´s)in IM lake Placid - and 2nd. fastest AG-runsplit in Hawaii 2017. Oh and PS..... this year John was the 15th person EVER - to finish the infamous BARKLEY MARATHONS within the 60 hour limit!!! Photo credit: Talbot Cox

John has been running most of his life, and grew up exploring the mountains around his family’s home in Morgan County, TN. During college and grad school he took a full decade off from running before rediscovering his love of the mountains while hiking the John Muir Trail with his wife Jessi. He decided to start running again and immediately signed up for a marathon, which was a bit of a disaster. Since then he has seen drastic, steady improvements and in the process he discovered the wonderful world of ultrarunning. When he’s not on trails he enjoys exploring by bike so a couple of years ago he decided to also try his hand at triathlon during the hotter months. Last year John became 1 of 16 people to ever make it to the 5th loop at the Barkley Marathons, set a Guinness World Record for fastest marathon dressed as a videogame character, finished 2nd overall at Ironman Maryland, and capped the year off with top ten finishes at JFK 50 and Hellgate 100K. Most importantly, he and his wife welcomed twins to their family. The addition brought them to five in their home near Washington DC, where John works as the Director of Analytics for QxBranch. This year John has some big goals in ultrarunning, and in triathlon he’ll be making a trip to Kona to race in the Ironman World Championship as part of Team Every Man Jack.

Working long hours away from his family as a physical education teacher while carrying an extra 10 to 15 lbs on his body, pounding upwards of eight cups of coffee a day to feel energized and training for an Ironman left Matt Korsky feeling exhausted. His daily grind was getting the best of him and as injuries showed up in his body he started to feel depressed. Needless to say, he never made it to the starting line of that Ironman. It was during this time that Matt experienced a life-transformative moment which set him on an entirely new trajectory in life. It was just after taking the life of a fish he had caught for dinner that Matt felt the weight of what he had done. It was then that he realized he never wanted to kill again in order to fill his plate. This was the beginning of Matt’s plant-based journey. Historically a person who is always up for something new, his wife was not surprised when he came home and told her that he was going vegan. He already had a head start because the school where he worked served vegetarian lunch. It was February 2013 when Matt went vegan and his wife followed just a few months later while pregnant with their second child. Within weeks Matt felt a huge difference in his health. Diagnosed with ADD as a child he noticed a major difference in his cognitive clarity and for the first time in his life, he felt like he was in charge of his decisions. He effortlessly kicked his coffee habit and restarted his active life by signing up for Ironman Maryland. He sought out all of the rites of passage books for a plant-based athlete, Rich Roll’s Finding Ultra, Brendan Brazier’s Thrive and T. Colin Campbell’s The China Study. He spent time educating himself on the plant-power lifestyle and knew that he had to share this message of health with others. He felt a huge change in his ability to bang out big workouts and recover quickly. Matt’s transition away from his full-time teaching job took patience and education. Although his circumstances at work became even more challenging he stayed with it until he was fully ready to make the leap. To gain more confidence and vision he attended Victoria Moran’s Main Street Vegan Academy. He also became a certified yoga instructor as a means to bring in immediate income while he was building his vegan coaching business. Matt’s story is such a perfect example of divine guidance and living at the hands of the universal schedule maker. He is thriving in his new life creation. He is fit, happy and excited to say that everything in his life is growing, including his family. Plant-powered baby no. 3 is on its way this spring! He is guiding people to living a more conscious and health-full life through his Plant-Powered Coaching business, his yoga classes and his work at the Ethical Choices Program where Matt finds himself back in the school system educating teens on the impact of food choices. There is no wasted effort on the path to finding our purpose. Matt can look back and see the perfect sequence of events that led him to where he is today. He gives some great tips and permissions on how to create your purposeful life. We dive into so many topics during our conversation today so you’re just going to have to buckle in to get the full monty with our guest Matt Korsky.

Max and Amy (the host) are real life friends. We both live in Miami and train with the same overall group of friends. Today we chat about his experience at the 2016 Ironman Maryland which is his first Ironman. Before we talk about the race we talk about how he got into triathlons at all. Max was a runner first and part of a local running group called No pressure. He was drawn into triathlon over breakfast with friends from a Miami triathlon group called Team Hammerheads. When he transitioned to triathlons his first race was Nautica which is now called South Beach Triathlon. We talk about the challenges of swimming in triathlon. Max trained for Ironman Maryland with some great friends who are part of a wonderful training group in Miami called the TriLocos. They used Matt Fitzgerald's training plans which worked very well for all of them. Before we talk about Maryland we talk a little about Ironman Chattanooga and the crazy weather that they had. Then we move onto the epic race that was Ironman Maryland. You'll have to listen to the details but it was one crazy day. Then we talk about what Max is doing next. Due to conditions beyond his control he was unable to race a whole 140.6 so he's taking matters into his own hands. Which is amazing. Simply amazing! Thank you Max for being a guest on the Mile after Mile podcast. Maybe I'll have to have you back after your next adventure.  Thank you for listening and be sure to visit www.amysaysso.com to see what I'm up to next.

John Young is a high school math teacher, a husband, a teacher a runner and a triathlete. He has completed 35 triathlons including 7 half-ironman and is training for a full Ironman at Ironman Maryland. He has run 6 marathons including 4 Boston Marathons. Most of our interview is about his recent Boston Marathon finish. If you follow endurance sports online you may recognize John Young. John runs as part of Team Achilles because he has dwarfism. He and his son have coined the hashtag #bethehammer. During the interview we talk about where that came from and what it means. If you are curious about Team Achilles and the amazing work that they do visit www.achillesinternational.com We talk about how not sleeping well was the first step to getting John involved in endurance sports. We talk about being inspired by Team Hoyt. If you aren’t familiar with Team Hoyt take a minute and explore their story at www.teamhoyt.com In 2009 John did his first Aquabike in Lowell Massachusetts. 4- weeks later he did the Witch City Tri. He said after that he was, “absolutely hooked.”  John works with a coach from Work Live Train for his running coaching. He credits his coaching with helping him make a huge marathon PR. You can find Work Live Train at www.theeverydaytriathlete.com We chat about how the start of the Boston Marathon is different and what it feels like to be run with the elite runners even if it’s just for a few seconds.  All runners have their own long course nutrition plan and we talk about what his nutrition plan was this year and the Swedish Fish. Listen to find out what in the world I’m talking about. John is lucky that he lives near Boston and he’s had the chance to run and train on this course. We chat about some special places of the Boston Marathon course. Shout outs to John’s friends from Summerville Run Club, Lowellville Run Club and Breakthrough Performance. We also talk about finding good friends on the course and how running and finishing with good friends Wes and Sarah made a very special race day memory. John is on a journey to become the first Little Person to complete an Ironman. He’s riding a custom bike from Seven Cycles for his journey. He put the hashtag #bethehammer on his bike. Give some love to Seven Bikes at www.sevencycles.com and John’s local bike shop Salem Cycles. We talk about the challenge of having a smaller bike in an Ironman transition which is a frustration that John and I share. I ask John the same question I ask every other Ironman in training, “what’s the biggest challenge in training. “ John leaves me with what might be my new favorite motivational quote, “Your will has to be stronger than your won’t.” – John Young You can follow John Young on Twitter and Instagram at @dwarfparatri and he’s also on Facebook as athlete John Young.    

Coach Rich and Michal Kovac discuss his 9:37 performance at the 2015 Ironman Maryland. 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! 

Coach Rich and first time Ironman athlete Keith Shackleford discuss his performance at Ironman Maryland. 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! 

Rich Strauss and first time Ironman athlete Kevin Foote discuss his performance at Ironman Maryland. 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!