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He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.” Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport. Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million. What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night. Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition. Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company. There are 91 teams. The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks. They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps. Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps. Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step. A 10 mile run is about 17K steps. The have a cap of 30K per day. So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day. I've done 30K per day for 4 days. I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon. About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
He was named Triathlete of the Year six times by Triathlete magazine, and in 1997 Outside magazine dubbed him The World's Fittest Man. Inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame in 1997. He has also been inducted into the USAT Hall of Fame and the ITU Hall of Fame. He was named by ESPN as "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time." He's quoted as saying “The only bad race is one you don’t learn something from.” Our guest today is of course Mark "the Grip" Allen. Also in Today's Show: Feature Interviews Endurance News - What's New in the 303 - Video of the week Interview with Grip: Mark “The Grip” Allen (born January 12, 1958) was voted in an ESPN poll as the “Greatest Endurance Athlete Of All Time.” Mark is a six-time winner of the IRONMAN® World Championship, the winner of the inaugural ITU Triathlon World Championship, a ten time undefeated winner of the Nice International Triathlon, and the the holder of one of the longest records in endurance sports with his 2:40:04 marathon split set in 1989. That record stood for 27 years. Mark is also the holder of a record 21 straight wins at every multi-sport distance and discipline that lasted over two seasons starting at the end of 1988 and continuing through the end of 1990. He resides in Santa Cruz, California and is the founder of Mark Allen Coaching. Mark’s passion is coaching athletes at all levels of the sport. Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor life. Have you ever been out for a ride or a run and felt vulnerable? Or accepting a dare to do expert only terrain while skiing? You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage. Endurance News: Garmin services and production go down after ransomware attack Garmin is reporting that its systems are back up and running, though there may continue to be some issues as data is being processed. The company also reported it had “no indication that any customer data, including payment information from Garmin Pay, was accessed, lost or stolen” during the cyberattack that took down their systems. Hoka Continues to Be Deckers’ Rising Star as COVID-19 Becomes a Boon to Sales Hoka One One continues to power parent Deckers Brands. Sales at the running shoe brand rose 37.1% to $109 million in the first quarter — as novice runners and elite athletes alike increasingly turned to the outdoors for leisure exercise amid lockdowns — making it the only banner in the Goleta, Calif.-based corporation’s roster to record an increase in sales for the three months ended June 3. Today, Deckers announced a loss per share of 28 cents, compared with last year’s loss of 67 cents. Sales, on the other hand, improved 2.3% to $283.2 million. Market watchers had anticipated an adjusted loss of $1.11 per share and revenues of $257.84 million. What's New in the 303: Without Limits Productions Stroke N Stride first event was last night. Corporate Fitness Challenge with Virgin Pulse This past Monday our company started our Corporate Fitness Competition. Teams of 5 register on this website to compete against teams of 5 throughout the company. There are 91 teams. The winning team is the one with the most cumulative steps over 6 weeks. They have a conversion that takes how many minutes and the intensity of an activity and converts it to steps. For example, 1 minute of Body Building translates to 118 steps. Cycling for 1 minute at 10-13 mph is 157 steps. Cycling for 1 minute at 20+mph is 315 step. A 10 mile run is about 17K steps. The have a cap of 30K per day. So the most a team can get each day is 150K/day. I've done 30K per day for 4 days. I have to keep this up for 5 1/2 more weeks. I did a conversion on an IRONMAN of 1:10 swim, 5:45 bike and a 4:30 marathon. About an 11:30 Ironman. Swim 14700 Bike 108000 Run 53000 Total of 175,000 steps Video of the Week: Best two Ironman moments.1989 Dave Scott and Mark Allen and 2010 McCormack and Raeler Ironwar - 1989 Dave Scott v Mark Allen (Full Movie).m4v Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week. Please be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @triathlon and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!
Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.
‘How do you get faster by slowing down?’ Today’s guest enjoyed a 15-year career as an elite triathlete – and improved year after year – because he learned to train smart, avoid injury and burnout, and build a deep level of fitness. Mark Allen is one of the most decorated triathletes in the history of the sport. He is a six-time champion of the Ironman Triathlon Hawaii, a ten-time winner of the Nice International Championships, and the only triathlete to have a 20-race winning streak. Mark was named Triathlete of the Year six times, he is a member of the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame, and he was voted ‘The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time’ in a worldwide poll conducted by ESPN in 2012. Today Mark runs MarkAllenCoaching, a global online training community which serves athletes at all levels, from beginners through elite triathletes. He is a sought-after speaker and consultant, as well as the co-author of Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You. Mark joins Ali to share his wealth of knowledge and experience, explaining how to train smart and offering his advice with regard to strength training. Listen in to understand Mark’s approach to nutrition and the value of meditation practice. Topics Covered [1:01] Mark’s secrets to a 15-year career Trained smart, building his aerobic system (heart rate 155bpm) Long off-seasons to recharge Only raced 7-8 times per year [6:03] How it felt when Maffetone advised Mark to slow down in training ‘How do you get faster by slowing down?’ Fellow triathlete Colleen Cannon urged Mark to stick with it Aerobic development allows you to maximize the speed you have Saw results at race in Kauai two months later [8:18] Mark’s psychology going into that first race in Kauai Low expectations (only one speed session in preparation) Didn’t know how training would translate to performance Pleasantly surprised to have deeper bank of energy to tap into [10:35] Additional strategies Mark employed to train smart Incorporated strength training via coach Diane Buchta Dramatic change as rebuilt muscle mass [12 :47] How Mark would have trained differently if he knew then what he knows now Functional strength work Incorporate an element of balance into strength work Engage multiple muscles in any one movement [16:09] How Mark integrates strength and conditioning into training for his clients Triathletes over 35 see biggest gains from strength work Keep it simple – the mind must be quiet for maximum impact [19:34] Mark’s guidance for achieving a quiet mind Make it your focus Allow yourself to get absorbed in the natural environment Can be challenging during the chaos of a race Must stay fully engaged to give everything you have [21:26] Mark’s meditation training with Brant Secunda Develop relationship with nature Answers to big questions come when your mind is quiet Important to train mind as well as body [26:47] Additional qualities that attributed to Mark’s success ‘Great sleeper’ (10 hours per night) Ability to let it go – didn’t spend the evening on analysis [29:18] How Mark approached nutrition Balanced diet – not afraid of fat High nutrient-density foods Didn’t eat as much as competitors Body got what it needed with fewer calories [31:49] Mark’s approach to nutrition during races Things body could absorb quickly, i.e.: sports drinks Energy equation: How fast can I go, but get carbs in quickly enough to maintain pace? Aerobic training allowed him to use fat for fuel He needed fewer carbs to sustain pace [34:26] The relationship between health and fitness for elite athletes Triathlons put huge demand on body Always one step away from injury or burnout Takes time to replace energy, nutrients Competing once in a while makes you stronger Trying to sustain peak level year after year can take a toll on health Autopsies on long-distance runners found severely malnourished [38:00] How Mark knew it was time to retire Achieved best preparation for Iron Man in 1995 Saw no reason to go back Witnessed others who couldn’t enjoy exercise after career due to injury, etc. [39:40] How Mark moved on after racing Wasn’t difficult because he didn’t thrive on competition He loved training and exploring the body’s capabilities – which he can still do Surfing allows him to daydream and quiet his mind now Learn More About Mark Allen MarkAllenCoaching Shamanism: Brant Secunda Resources Mentioned Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You by Mark Allen and Brant Secunda
Train with Dave: http://davescottinc.com Questions for Dave? "Ask The Man" here: http://davescottinc.com/ask-the-man/ About Dave Scott: In 1980, Dave Scott went to the island of Oahu to race the third ever Ironman Triathlon. In both 1978 and 1979, there were 15 starters and 12 finishers. After an article on the event appeared in Sports Illustrated in the spring of 1979, the number of entries ballooned up to 108 in 1980, which would be the last year the event was held on Oahu. Dave Scott was an unknown that day in February of 1980, but after ABC’s Wide World of Sports showcased Dave’s journey around the island of Oahu where he led the entire day and broke the existing course record by nearly two hours, that changed pretty quickly. In many sports, the winners from the early years quickly become yesterday’s news as faster athletes bypass the trailblazers. Not Dave Scott. He was the Roger Bannister of triathlon. Over the next 16 years he won five more Ironman World Championship titles, became the first athlete to go under 3:00 hours for the Ironman marathon, then the first to go under 2:55 and the first to go under 2:50. He was also the first person to go under 10 hours, 9 hours and 8:30 in Kona. Dave continued to push the limits of what the human body could do at the Ironman when he and Mark Allen, on October 14, 1989, had a race for the ages where they were never more than a few feet apart from each other for over 138 miles. That race is known simply as IRONWAR, a term I coined after having the privilege of watching Dave Scott and Mark Allen simply destroy Dave’s course record, which he’d set in 1986. Dave went 8:10:13 that day and broke his course record by over 18 minutes. He ran a 2:41:03 marathon, which was over eight minutes faster that his run course record. Mark Allen earned his first Ironman victory the hard way: He beat Dave Scott on the greatest day Dave ever had on the Big Island. Then, after taking five years off from Ironman because of injuries and attending to the needs of his new family, Dave Scott changed perceptions again by coming back in 1994 at the age of 40 and finished second overall. Two years later, at the age of 42, he added to his legacy by posting a 2:45:20 marathon and running himself into an amazing fifth place overall. Over a span of 16 years and ten Hawaii Ironman races, he won six times, placed second on three occasions and—at the age of 42—crossed the line in fifth place. Dave Scott’s personal triathlon journey paralleled the early history of the Ironman Triathlon. His accomplishments on the Big Island of Hawaii led to Dave Scott becoming the very first inductee into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame. About eMeals: eMeals is America’s leading online meal planning solution. With 15 meal plan food styles, from Quick & Healthy and Vegan to Low Carb and Paleo, eMeals is the way that smart families do dinner. eMeals meal plans simplify the process for getting healthy and delicious meals on the table. eMeals provides simple-to-follow recipes and 1-click shopping lists. Subscribers can choose to either pick-up items on the shopping lists themselves or utilize the newly integrated grocery delivery option through AmazonFresh and Instacart or curbside pickup with Walmart Grocery or Kroger ClickList. Start your FREE 2-week trial today.
In this episode of the Endurance Sportswire Podcast, we will speak with Bob Babbitt. Those in the endurance sports industry either know Bob or have heard of him. He is the co-founder of Competitor, the co-founder of the Challenge Athletes Foundation, a 2002 Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee, creator of the Muddy Buddy racing series and a 2012 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee. Find out how Bob made his passion for endurance sports into a long lasting career and hear about some of the amazing athletes and people he has met along the way.