Podcast appearances and mentions of karen smyers

In this episode of the New England Endurance Podcast, we are joined by Karen Smyers, a triathlon legend and an inspiring figure in endurance sports. Karen's accolades include winning the 1995 Hawaiian Ironman World Championship, claiming three ITU World Champion titles, and earning her place in both the World Triathlon and USA Triathlon Halls of Fame. For 26 years, she competed at the top level of professional triathlon, and today, she's making an impact by coaching athletes and organizing local endurance events like the Lincoln Kids Triathlon: Splash, Mash, Dash in Lincoln, MA.Karen shares insights on her illustrious career, memories of competing in iconic races, and reflects on her journey as a coach. We dive into topics like the evolution of triathlon in New England and the challenges of balancing family life while training for Ironman events.  Plus, we explore her passion for getting kids involved in endurance sports and discuss her vision for a more inclusive future in triathlon.Don't miss this episode filled with stories, advice, and inspiration from one of triathlon's all-time greats.Tune in and follow us on Instagram @newenglandendurance for more details and updates!Art & Eric embark on a journey to showcase and celebrate the endurance sports community in New England.

Sisters. Champions. Hall of Famers. Karen and Donna Smyers have made triathlon history again and again, and we are excited to welcome them to TBL!     Karen Smyers, a professional triathlete for 26 years, has won the Ironman World Championship four times, as well as several other championship titles, including ITU, National Pro Champ, and Pan American Championships. Donna Smyers, currently the Super Sprint World Champion, set the IM Lake Placid Bike Course Record in 2000, was the USAT Triathlon Olympic Age Group National Champion 5 x and USA Triathlon Sprint  Age Group National Champion in 2023, and won the IM World Champion Age Group 1st place in Kona, among other achievements.   It's clear that they were born to be champions! They began their triathlon journeys in the 1980s and witnessed many changes in the sport, from gear to nutrition. However, one thing remains the same: we still have the opportunity to tri.    The Smyer sisters are the only siblings inducted into the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Karen won championships as a professional, and Donna as an Age Grouper. This episode is a must-listen, and we are honored to have them join us! Don't forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  If you have any questions or feedback, send them to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.   __________________ Curious about triathlons? Look no further for answers! Introducing our new segment, “Ask The Coach,” designed to address all your triathlon-related questions. Click here to submit your questions and head over to subscribe to the TBL YouTube page for an exclusive first look when the segment is released. Your journey to triathlon expertise starts with a click!  

In this episode: The CORE body temperature monitor promises to make you perform better by allowing you to know when you are overheating and better perform heat acclimation protocols in preparation for events in warmer climates. There is a lot of science on their website but not a whole lot in the way of proof of concept. I review what is known on heat acclimation and try to understand how this technology might be useful. Karen Smyers won the Ironman World Championship and had several podium finishes in a career that included success on the ITU circuit as well. Now a coach and motivational speaker she still trains and races and speaks with me about her time in the sport and some of the keys to her successes. About Karen: will email it Segments: [08:47]- CORE [19:54]- Interview Links https://www.facebook.com/karen.smyers.73 (Karen's Facebook page) https://www.karensmyers.com (Karen's Website)

On this week's episode of the Triathlete Hour we're talking with the legendary Karen Smyers, who is still the only woman to win the ITU (now World Triathlon) world title and Kona in the same year—just five weeks apart back in 1995. She also overcame a string of bad luck in the late '90s: a storm window that fell and sliced her hamstring, getting hit by an 18-wheeler, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and shattering her collarbone. But it didn't stop her from getting to the first-ever Olympic Trials. She also talks to us about her more recent challenges with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and what she's learned over the years. Most importably, she wouldn't change any of it. And first a quick chat with Sid as we both prepare for Challenge Roth & the infamous Roth after-party—and we try to dissect the whirlwind season of races. Check out Karen's TEDx talk she mentions: Racing While Female This episode was brought to you by Hammerhead. Now, Triathlete Hour listeners get exclusive, limited time offer—a free heart rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io, put both products in your cart, and use promo code TRIATHLETEHOUR at checkout to get yours today.

On this week's episode of the Triathlete Hour we're talking with the legendary Karen Smyers, who is still the only woman to win the ITU (now World Triathlon) world title and Kona in the same year—just five weeks apart back in 1995. She also overcame a string of bad luck in the late '90s: a storm window that fell and sliced her hamstring, getting hit by an 18-wheeler, being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and shattering her collarbone. But it didn't stop her from getting to the first-ever Olympic Trials. She also talks to us about her more recent challenges with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and what she's learned over the years. Most importably, she wouldn't change any of it. And first a quick chat with Sid as we both prepare for Challenge Roth & the infamous Roth after-party—and we try to dissect the whirlwind season of races. Check out Karen's TEDx talk she mentions: Racing While Female This episode was brought to you by Hammerhead. Now, Triathlete Hour listeners get exclusive, limited time offer—a free heart rate monitor with the purchase of a Hammerhead Karoo 2. Visit hammerhead.io, put both products in your cart, and use promo code TRIATHLETEHOUR at checkout to get yours today.

This week's episode is with USA Triathlon's Grand Master Athlete of the Year, Donna Smyers. Yes, that last name may sound familiar. She first got into triathlon thanks to sister Karen Smyers—who went on to be a well-known pro and win the world championships. But Donna's paved her own way, as a six-time age-group winner at Kona, two-time age-group winner at ITU Worlds, and national Hall of Fame inductee. What is the secret and how has the sport changed? Donna shares some insights with us, how she manages to keep it fun, love the lifestyle, and do some kind of race every year. It's a short fun episode this week. Hope you enjoy the chat and congratulations to all the 2021 Athlete of the Year award winners!

This week's episode is with USA Triathlon's Grand Master Athlete of the Year, Donna Smyers. Yes, that last name may sound familiar. She first got into triathlon thanks to sister Karen Smyers—who went on to be a well-known pro and win the world championships. But Donna's paved her own way, as a six-time age-group winner at Kona, two-time age-group winner at ITU Worlds, and national Hall of Fame inductee. What is the secret and how has the sport changed? Donna shares some insights with us, how she manages to keep it fun, love the lifestyle, and do some kind of race every year. It's a short fun episode this week. Hope you enjoy the chat and congratulations to all the 2021 Athlete of the Year award winners!

Our latest episode features Ironman Triathlon champion Karen Smyers.  Karen recounts her early days as a competitive swimmer through her dominance in the world as a professional triathlete and how the sport became a lifestyle that continues to this day.  For a full bio on Karen you can visit https://www.karensmyers.com/

In this episode of Fitter & Faster we discuss the many ways our bodies change as we age—and what this means for our training, recovery, and performance as triathletes. Former Ironman world champion Karen Smyers and ultra triathlete and Ironman champion Dede Griesbauer join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about their experiences. Smyers now coaches a host of successful mature athletes, ranging in age from their 40s to their 70s, so she gives us plenty of insights into how, as a coach, she helps them adapt their training and their expectations. She also talks about racing as a pro into her 50s, something which Griesbauer knows plenty about as she's still going strong in the pro ranks with her 51st birthday just days away. Whether it's more focused strength work in the gym or more diligent injury prevention and maintenance work, one thing is clear: If you want to keep training and racing well as you get older, you have to do so with a smarter approach and really know your body—as well as face up to the fact that you might not see improvements year after after. During our chat, we reference this article about the Lever running system and foam rollers get mentioned a few times, so here's one of our favorite rolling routines. And, of course, it wouldn't be Fitter & Faster without our Gear Up section with resident gear guru and Triathlete executive editor Chris Foster. Chris talks us through some of his favorite gear and gadgets that can help you train smarter as you get older. We talk about the importance of really maximizing data to stay one step ahead of what's happening with your body and your training, touching on a number of topics, ranging from HRV (heart rate variability) to training zones (check out this podcast with Coach Ryan Bolton on Training Zones) as well as stress. We reference this article from PodiumRunner about stress: The Body Doesn't Know Miles, It Knows Stress. We also get in the weeds on the hot topic that is blood glucose monitoring, and you can check out our reviews of the two systems we talk about here: Levels Real-Time Blood Glucose Monitoring and a comparison of them both in this review here. Fitter & Faster and all our Triathlete podcasts are now on one feed, so you can get all your triathlon news in one place. Be sure to subscribe to our Triathlete podcast feed so you don't miss anything: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify | iHeartRadio

In this episode of Fitter & Faster we discuss the many ways our bodies change as we age—and what this means for our training, recovery, and performance as triathletes. Former Ironman world champion Karen Smyers and ultra triathlete and Ironman champion Dede Griesbauer join host Emma-Kate Lidbury to talk about their experiences. Smyers now coaches a host of successful mature athletes, ranging in age from their 40s to their 70s, so she gives us plenty of insights into how, as a coach, she helps them adapt their training and their expectations. She also talks about racing as a pro into her 50s, something which Griesbauer knows plenty about as she's still going strong in the pro ranks with her 51st birthday just days away. Whether it's more focused strength work in the gym or more diligent injury prevention and maintenance work, one thing is clear: If you want to keep training and racing well as you get older, you have to do so with a smarter approach and really know your body—as well as face up to the fact that you might not see improvements year after after. During our chat, we reference this article about the Lever running system and foam rollers get mentioned a few times, so here's one of our favorite rolling routines. And, of course, it wouldn't be Fitter & Faster without our Gear Up section with resident gear guru and Triathlete executive editor Chris Foster. Chris talks us through some of his favorite gear and gadgets that can help you train smarter as you get older. We talk about the importance of really maximizing data to stay one step ahead of what's happening with your body and your training, touching on a number of topics, ranging from HRV (heart rate variability) to training zones (check out this podcast with Coach Ryan Bolton on Training Zones) as well as stress. We reference this article from PodiumRunner about stress: The Body Doesn't Know Miles, It Knows Stress. We also get in the weeds on the hot topic that is blood glucose monitoring, and you can check out our reviews of the two systems we talk about here: Levels Real-Time Blood Glucose Monitoring and a comparison of them both in this review here. Fitter & Faster and all our Triathlete podcasts are now on one feed, so you can get all your triathlon news in one place. Be sure to subscribe to our Triathlete podcast feed so you don't miss anything: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Soundcloud | Spotify | iHeartRadio

This week we have pro triathlete Collin Chartier who came in 3rd just two weeks ago at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 and he has been awarded an alternate slot for the Collin's Cup in Samorin, Slovakia. Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking. Collin Chartier, from Burke, VA, is a professional triathlete.  In 2013, Marymount University recruited him for their varsity triathlon program, a first of its kind in the US, where he also competed in NCAA swimming and cross-country.  Collin graduated in May 2017, is fully committed pursuing triathlon at the highest level in ITU and long-distance. He is a full time nomad, training, competing, and traveling around the world. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   We've been taking CBD for a long time now, but if you're new to it - or haven't yet tried it - you might be confused about where to start.   Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Collin Chartier Endurance News - Collin's Cup Heather replaced by Jocelyn McCauley; St George and Kona schedule changes What New in the 303 - Steamboat Gravel, Triple Bypass Video of the Week - Collin's Cup Countdown   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  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   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Collin Chartier Biography Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking. Collin Chartier, from Burke, VA, is a professional triathlete.  In 2013, Marymount University recruited him for their varsity triathlon program, a first of its kind in the US, where he also competed in NCAA swimming and cross-country.  Collin graduated in May 2017, is fully committed pursuing triathlon at the highest level in ITU and long-distance. He is a full time nomad, training, competing, and traveling around the world. Colombia after my debut 70.3 and win in Cartagena 2019 and in articles ahead of the Spanish National Championships. I was projected to have a podium placing at Challenge Mogan among Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange. Just two weeks ago he came in 3rd place at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 and he has been awarded an alternate slot for the Collin's Cup in Samorin, Slovakia.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION ANNOUNCES JOCELYN McCAULEY TO JOIN TEAM US AT THE COLLINS CUP LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Jocelyn McCauley will be joining Team US at The Collins Cup, replacing Heather Jackson, who is unable to attend for personal family reasons.   Karen Smyers, Team US Captain, commented, “While we are disappointed for Heather that she cannot attend the race after working so hard to qualify, we are very lucky to have an in-form McCauley ready to don the Stars and Stripes for Team US.”   McCauley, who has just returned from maternity leave after her second child was born only five months ago, recently finished 2nd at IM Finland and commented, “It is a blessing and an honour to represent the USA at the Collins Cup. I am thankful for the opportunity and grateful for the PTO's paid maternity leave policy, which has allowed women professionals to thrive in their careers while at the same time attend to their families. While I will be leaving it all on the racecourse for the USA, it will be a joy for all the PTO professionals to celebrate the camaraderie of having our own organisation and event.”   The Collins Cup is the PTO's inaugural flagship event taking place on 28th August in Šamorín and is a new race format modelled after the Ryder Cup, which will see teams of International, European and USA athletes pitted against one another and put on display the excitement, rivalry, drama and personalities of the sport of triathlon.   UPDATED RACE PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 AND 2022 EDITIONS OF THE IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2021) – IRONMAN today announced changes to the 2021 and 2022 editions of the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship based on the continued global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel and border restrictions are expected to prevent as many as half of the athlete field from being able to attend the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission in St. George, Utah. As a result, the race will shift to a single-day event with both men and women racing on Saturday, September 18. Additionally, the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship that was set to be held in Taupō, New Zealand will also now be held in St. George, Utah, giving the travel-restricted athlete community an opportunity to race in the “Land of Endurance” with a two-day format from October 28-29, 2022.   World Championships Ironman Kona will not take place this year, moves to February 2022 After it was revealed earlier today that Ironman is offering athletes the option to defer their Kona slots from this year to 2023, 2024 or 2025, there is now much more far-reaching news: it is rumored that the Ironman World Championship in Kona will not take place this year and has been pushed to February 2022.   That rumor comes from a source known to the Triathlon Today editors who is in close contact with the Ironman organization. The news is expected to be officially announced very soon. “It is the government in Hawaii that has made this decision. Due to the high infection rate in Hawaii, it will be decided that the World Championships will not take place this year either. This will be confirmed by Ironman very soon.”   What's New in the 303: Metzler, Knibb, Pallant-Browne Added to Collins Cup After Good Showings at IM Boulder 70.3 The Collins Cup is now set and IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 no doubt had an impact as Justin Metzler, Taylor Knibb and Emma Pallant-Browne were all chosen as Captains picks to join their respective teams. Metzler finished 5th in Boulder and Pallant-Browne and Knibb were first and second respectively helping them earn a spot. Also of note, added to the US team is Olympic silver medalist Katie Zaferes. Also racing in Boulder last week, and already on their teams were; Sam Long, Sam Appleton, Skye Moench, Jeanni Metzler, and Chelsea Sadaro. Colorado is well represented with residents Chris Leiferman, Matt Hanson, Rudy Von Berg, Sam Long, Justin Metzler, Jeanni Metzler, Taylor Knibb and Sam Appleton all racing in Slovakia.   Video of the Week: Countdown To The Collins Cup: Episode 1   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!

This week we have pro triathlete Collin Chartier who came in 3rd just two weeks ago at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 and he has been awarded an alternate slot for the Collin's Cup in Samorin, Slovakia. Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking. Collin Chartier, from Burke, VA, is a professional triathlete.  In 2013, Marymount University recruited him for their varsity triathlon program, a first of its kind in the US, where he also competed in NCAA swimming and cross-country.  Collin graduated in May 2017, is fully committed pursuing triathlon at the highest level in ITU and long-distance. He is a full time nomad, training, competing, and traveling around the world. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   As you know, we're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   We've been taking CBD for a long time now, but if you're new to it - or haven't yet tried it - you might be confused about where to start.   Venga is now offering personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview - Collin Chartier Endurance News - Collin's Cup Heather replaced by Jocelyn McCauley; St George and Kona schedule changes What New in the 303 - Steamboat Gravel, Triple Bypass Video of the Week - Collin's Cup Countdown   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  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   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Collin Chartier Biography Collin discovered the sport of triathlon at 14 years old as a swimmer, with a background in playing football and mountain biking. Collin Chartier, from Burke, VA, is a professional triathlete.  In 2013, Marymount University recruited him for their varsity triathlon program, a first of its kind in the US, where he also competed in NCAA swimming and cross-country.  Collin graduated in May 2017, is fully committed pursuing triathlon at the highest level in ITU and long-distance. He is a full time nomad, training, competing, and traveling around the world. Colombia after my debut 70.3 and win in Cartagena 2019 and in articles ahead of the Spanish National Championships. I was projected to have a podium placing at Challenge Mogan among Jan Frodeno and Patrick Lange. Just two weeks ago he came in 3rd place at IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 and he has been awarded an alternate slot for the Collin's Cup in Samorin, Slovakia.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PROFESSIONAL TRIATHLETES ORGANISATION ANNOUNCES JOCELYN McCAULEY TO JOIN TEAM US AT THE COLLINS CUP LONDON, ENGLAND: The Professional Triathletes Organisation today announced that Jocelyn McCauley will be joining Team US at The Collins Cup, replacing Heather Jackson, who is unable to attend for personal family reasons.   Karen Smyers, Team US Captain, commented, “While we are disappointed for Heather that she cannot attend the race after working so hard to qualify, we are very lucky to have an in-form McCauley ready to don the Stars and Stripes for Team US.”   McCauley, who has just returned from maternity leave after her second child was born only five months ago, recently finished 2nd at IM Finland and commented, “It is a blessing and an honour to represent the USA at the Collins Cup. I am thankful for the opportunity and grateful for the PTO's paid maternity leave policy, which has allowed women professionals to thrive in their careers while at the same time attend to their families. While I will be leaving it all on the racecourse for the USA, it will be a joy for all the PTO professionals to celebrate the camaraderie of having our own organisation and event.”   The Collins Cup is the PTO's inaugural flagship event taking place on 28th August in Šamorín and is a new race format modelled after the Ryder Cup, which will see teams of International, European and USA athletes pitted against one another and put on display the excitement, rivalry, drama and personalities of the sport of triathlon.   UPDATED RACE PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR 2021 AND 2022 EDITIONS OF THE IRONMAN 70.3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TAMPA, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2021) – IRONMAN today announced changes to the 2021 and 2022 editions of the IRONMAN® 70.3® World Championship based on the continued global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Travel and border restrictions are expected to prevent as many as half of the athlete field from being able to attend the 2021 Intermountain Healthcare IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship presented by Utah Sports Commission in St. George, Utah. As a result, the race will shift to a single-day event with both men and women racing on Saturday, September 18. Additionally, the 2022 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship that was set to be held in Taupō, New Zealand will also now be held in St. George, Utah, giving the travel-restricted athlete community an opportunity to race in the “Land of Endurance” with a two-day format from October 28-29, 2022.   World Championships Ironman Kona will not take place this year, moves to February 2022 After it was revealed earlier today that Ironman is offering athletes the option to defer their Kona slots from this year to 2023, 2024 or 2025, there is now much more far-reaching news: it is rumored that the Ironman World Championship in Kona will not take place this year and has been pushed to February 2022.   That rumor comes from a source known to the Triathlon Today editors who is in close contact with the Ironman organization. The news is expected to be officially announced very soon. “It is the government in Hawaii that has made this decision. Due to the high infection rate in Hawaii, it will be decided that the World Championships will not take place this year either. This will be confirmed by Ironman very soon.”   What's New in the 303: Metzler, Knibb, Pallant-Browne Added to Collins Cup After Good Showings at IM Boulder 70.3 The Collins Cup is now set and IRONMAN Boulder 70.3 no doubt had an impact as Justin Metzler, Taylor Knibb and Emma Pallant-Browne were all chosen as Captains picks to join their respective teams. Metzler finished 5th in Boulder and Pallant-Browne and Knibb were first and second respectively helping them earn a spot. Also of note, added to the US team is Olympic silver medalist Katie Zaferes. Also racing in Boulder last week, and already on their teams were; Sam Long, Sam Appleton, Skye Moench, Jeanni Metzler, and Chelsea Sadaro. Colorado is well represented with residents Chris Leiferman, Matt Hanson, Rudy Von Berg, Sam Long, Justin Metzler, Jeanni Metzler, Taylor Knibb and Sam Appleton all racing in Slovakia.   Video of the Week: Countdown To The Collins Cup: Episode 1   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!

“The little things that I could sort of blow off and not pay attention to when I was 35, I absolutely have to pay attention to now. So that's I think the only thing for me that's changed in the last 15 years is I can't screw around with the small stuff anymore. It's all big stuff.” - Dede GriesbauerToday's guest is Dede Griesbauer, one of the most remarkable triathletes competing today.After speaking with Dede, it's very clear that her longevity in the triathlon is fueled by her passion for the sport and the lifestyle that comes with it. It was so refreshing to speak about her many years of competing at such a high level and her recent world record in the Ultraman Florida event in 2020. This was a conversation where we got to explore the important role things like passion, curiosity and setting the right expectations play when it comes to optimizing athletic performance. The big takeaway, however, may be how those three things contribute significantly to the joy you experience on a daily basis throughout your journey to your own personal greatness. Without a doubt, there's a lot of lessons to gain from this conversation and we can't wait to have you listen and be inspired by the insights Dede is so open to sharing with others.Timestamped Show Notes(3:42) The similarities between Boulder and Stanford…(6:36) The power of a team, a community, and a supportive environment…(8:18) Goal-setting through the years…(11:40) A bucket list of events and discovering new challenges…(18:19) Thoughts on curiosity in the sport… “When I got home, I was told I'd never run again. And I had to literally  learn how to walk again without a limp. So when you talk about curiosity, I was like, “Well, first of all, I want to be able to walk again because that's kind of important.” But then I got curious, when the guy told me I'd never run again, I was like, “Mm. Uh uh. Nope. You're wrong.” And so then it became, “How far can I get with this?””(20:10) Working through goals and the pressures on the newer generations of athletes…(23:31) “I just truly loved the sport so much. And that makes me happy. Like I've had friends and training partners that find motivation from the fact that if they don't win this race, they can't pay their rent. And for me, that would kill me. That kind of motivation doesn't serve me at all.”(25:33) Dede's number one pet peeve…(29:23) Focusing on ALL the little things…(34:26) Staying power requires attention to the details… “You're not going to be 24 forever. And the sooner you learn these lessons, the better. If you're this good now, think about how good you could be if you paid attention to this other stuff.”(36:48) An exhausting and unsustainable approach…(38:28) Chasing happiness instead of results…(40:13) Thoughts on coaching…(44:24) “I think there's gotta be a partnership where you trust enough in your coach and their philosophy and what they're doing and why they're doing it the way they're doing it. And once you have established that trust, it's really easy to just be like, go ahead, write the workout. I'll do it.”ReferencesUltraman Florida acceptance speech - FacebookGuestDede Griesbauer - website | Instagram | TwitterDede's fav UCAN product: Cran Raz Energy TubHosts:Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankinBryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbookLearn More:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits

Karen Smyers is an icon in our sport, and just casually holds the record as the only woman to claim the Ironman World Championship and the World Short Course Championship titles in the same year. Karen is the type of person who motivates and inspires without realising it. She's the epitome of getting shit done, excelling at it, and enjoying it along the way - she created the 3, 2, 1 taper after all! I feel like we barely scratched the Smyers surface, but what we did scratch were stories of overcoming illnesses and freak accidents, lessons learnt - whether intentionally or unintentionally, and we both love a chat. Follow Karen: https://www.instagram.com/karensmyers8926/ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SUPPORT WITSUP: Become a Witsup member - www.patreon.com/witsup

From our Breakfast with Bob: Stay Home Edition show, enjoy this interview with Mark Allen and Karen Smyers. Mark Allen and Karen Smyers both won the 1995 Ironman World Championship. What an awesome treat to get to chat with both of these world champions. WATCH the interview on the Babbittville YouTube channel here. The post Mark Allen and Karen Smyers: Breakfast with Bob Stay Home Edition appeared first on Babbittville.

Today's feature interview with 6 time Ironman World Champion, the first person ever inducted in the Ironman Hall of Fame, master triathlon coach coaching athletes for 40 years, we are of course talking about "The Man" Dave Scott. Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for sponsoring today's show.  Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reduce inflammation and anxiety.  Venga CBD products are different than typical CBD products, they are made for endurance athletes here in Colorado with the highest quality PCR hemp. All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD because it’s water-soluble CBD. Venga has a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. My Thursday run with Aaron and Casey would not be fun without Venga CBD "pre" recovery balm. You can get Venga CBD by going to VengaCBD.com which is spelled V - e - n - g - a CBD.com.  Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders.   Interview with Dave Scott: Scott ran his first Ironman in 1980 and finished in 9:24:33, nearly 2 hours faster than the previous win, with ABC Wide World of Sports broadcasting the event from Kona for the first time. Scott's time and approach is widely considered to have changed the Ironman from a test of endurance to a race. Scott returned in 1982 and finished second. In 1983, Scott won in what was Mark Allen's first Ironman. In what would become a renowned rivalry, Scott would win three of the next four Ironmans over Allen. Scott has stated that he is most proud of his performance in 1994. Another second-place finish, Scott was 40 years old at the time so his race was considered to be a revolutionary feat. Two years later, Scott finished fifth overall. 2001 was his last foray into the Ironman. The 47-year-old Scott had back problems due to some last minute bike changes, which forced him out of the race. Ironwar In 1989, the rivalry between Scott and Allen reached a peak in what has alternately been called the "Ironwar" and "The Greatest Race Ever Run."[5] Scott has stated "I never focused my goals on Mark Allen or what I had to do in the swim or the bike compared to Mark Allen. Ultimately, the competition level sometimes dictated that. After many years of racing, in 1989, we had a very very close race. It seemed like we were bouncing off of one another. It was influenced by our competitive natures." Allen ultimately won with Scott placing second and both broke Scott’s course record. What we just learned about taking care of your heart and the damage that can be done with regular long hard workouts.  Wow! I don't know how I got the coaching years wrong.  It's on the Dave Scott website as over 40 years.  Subscribed to Dave's Newsletter: Dave Scott, 6 time Ironman World Champion has a free newsletter that is available twice monthly. Dave covers a wide myriad of topics from: Health, aging, dietary concerns, training physiology, biomechanics of swim, bike and run plus more! He includes video and written content. Additionally, you can ask your questions directly to Dave. Please go to the his website and sign up for the next issue.” dave@davescottinc.com. Additionally, why not ask questions directly to Dave by going to https://davescottinc.com/.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: Mo Farah to participate in London Marathon as pacemaker If you need a pacemaker to help you pursue an Olympic qualifying time in the marathon, they couldn't come much better qualified than Britain's most celebrated track and field athlete, Mo Farah. That's the happy scenario for some of Britain's lesser lights who will have the 37-year-old leading them out around the streets of the capital in October's London Marathon. "The London Marathon has been so important to me since I was a schoolboy and when they asked me to do this I thought it would be great to help," British marathon record holder Farah, who finished third and fifth in 2018 and 2019 respectively, told the race's official website. "I am in good shape, I'll be in London that week, and it fits in with my training. I know just how special it is just to compete for your country at an Olympic Games, and it would be great to help other athletes achieve this." Moneyball At The Tour De France: How NTT Is Bringing Analytics To Pro Cycling NTT Pro Cycling does not have the financial might of the sport’s big guns, and over its four seasons on the UCI WorldTour, cycling’s elite-level competition, it has consistently finished towards the bottom end of the team rankings. Yet on Saturday in Nice, Africa’s first and only WorldTour team will be lining up for the 2020 Tour de France with a quiet sense of self-confidence. NTT has a card up the sleeve of its skin-tight, blue and black jersey. “With the information we have at our fingertips, we prepare better than anybody,” says Doug Ryder, NTT’s Team Manager. In collaboration with the Japanese tech giant that sponsors and lends its name to the team, Ryder and his colleagues have, over the past 18 months, developed an analytics-based methodology that has helped them recruit new riders, plan their season, and prepare meticulously for races. The new approach, they hope, will push South Africa-based NTT Pro Cycling to another level, both over the next three weeks in France and in the longer term. Cycling is already a stats-heavy sport, and there are pro teams that have used data in the recruitment process for several years, but Ryder says it is the way that NTT interprets and presents the available information that makes their method innovative. “We’ve always seen technology as an enabler,” Ryder states. “What NTT has done is take all of this information and create the most incredible dashboard which makes it easier for us to make better, more informed decisions. It’s like the Moneyball approach. We find the individuals that are overlooked in the system.” Cycling: Teams with two coronavirus cases in a week will be out of Tour, organisers say PARIS (Reuters) - Two positive coronavirus cases within a week for a Tour de France team will result in the outfit being kicked out of the event starting on Aug. 29, the race organisers said on Friday. “If a team has two positive cases or (members) with strong symptoms within a seven-day period, they will be out of the race,” Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) said in a statement to Reuters. Earlier, sports directors who will be on the event running until Sept. 20 confirmed a report by cycling website Velonews that the race would be over for teams who are found to have two infected members in their ranks. “The measure was announced to us at the Criterium du Dauphine,” one sports director, who declined to be named because he is not authorised to discuss the matter, told Reuters. What's New in the 303: Lookout Mountain Triathlon and the Historic Ties to Race Director, Paul Karlsson Paul Karlsson has had a huge impact on multisport in Colorado for years. Not only was he a founder of what became a very prestigious, national race, The Boulder Peak, he also has produced other races such as the Xterra Indian Peaks and the Lookout Triathlon. He has put on events all over the state including Evergreen and Aspen. Did you know that The Peak awarded Kona spots once upon a time? But Paul has impacted many lives through teaching Colorado history and now business classes at Arvada West High School. He coached the swim team at Columbine when the tragedy happened and had been signed up to do IRONMAN Lake Placid that year and because of the shooting, IRONMAN switched is entry to Kona to show support. He has coached swimming at various clubs in the Western metro area, including at Mt. Vernon Country Club, the host of the upcoming Lookout Triathlon. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Buffalo Bicycle Classic moves to do-it-yourself ride format due to COVID-19 Originally scheduled for Sunday, September 13, BBC riders are invited to explore the event’s modified routes. The planning committee is encouraging small groups of 10 or fewer to ride with their Buffalo Bicycle Classic merchandise or bib during the period September 6 – 20. Riders will benefit from partnerships with stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along the routes. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Video of the Week: 10 MINUTE DRY LAND SWIMMING (STRETCH CORD)   Upcoming Interviews: Gold medalist triathlete at the Rio Paralympics Allysa Seely. Shortly after starting her collegiate triathlon career, Allysa was diagnosed with a congenital brain and spine condition threatened Allysa passion for triathlon.  She made the decision to amputate her left leg and still fights through other physical challenges. Allysa is one bad ass athlete. Siri Lindley was the World Cup Series winner and Triathlete of the year in 2001 and 2002, she was inducted into the USA TRIATHLON Hall of Fame in 2016.  She has coached athletes to Olympic Medals and to  Ironman World Championship Titles. Karen Smyers (on the beach with a beer) advised you go to pro to up your game Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @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!

Today's feature interview with 6 time Ironman World Champion, the first person ever inducted in the Ironman Hall of Fame, master triathlon coach coaching athletes for 40 years, we are of course talking about "The Man" Dave Scott. Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for sponsoring today's show.  Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reduce inflammation and anxiety.  Venga CBD products are different than typical CBD products, they are made for endurance athletes here in Colorado with the highest quality PCR hemp. All their products are THC free, with the highest bioavailability of any CBD because it’s water-soluble CBD. Venga has a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. My Thursday run with Aaron and Casey would not be fun without Venga CBD "pre" recovery balm. You can get Venga CBD by going to VengaCBD.com which is spelled V - e - n - g - a CBD.com.  Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders.   Interview with Dave Scott: Scott ran his first Ironman in 1980 and finished in 9:24:33, nearly 2 hours faster than the previous win, with ABC Wide World of Sports broadcasting the event from Kona for the first time. Scott's time and approach is widely considered to have changed the Ironman from a test of endurance to a race. Scott returned in 1982 and finished second. In 1983, Scott won in what was Mark Allen's first Ironman. In what would become a renowned rivalry, Scott would win three of the next four Ironmans over Allen. Scott has stated that he is most proud of his performance in 1994. Another second-place finish, Scott was 40 years old at the time so his race was considered to be a revolutionary feat. Two years later, Scott finished fifth overall. 2001 was his last foray into the Ironman. The 47-year-old Scott had back problems due to some last minute bike changes, which forced him out of the race. Ironwar In 1989, the rivalry between Scott and Allen reached a peak in what has alternately been called the "Ironwar" and "The Greatest Race Ever Run."[5] Scott has stated "I never focused my goals on Mark Allen or what I had to do in the swim or the bike compared to Mark Allen. Ultimately, the competition level sometimes dictated that. After many years of racing, in 1989, we had a very very close race. It seemed like we were bouncing off of one another. It was influenced by our competitive natures." Allen ultimately won with Scott placing second and both broke Scott’s course record. What we just learned about taking care of your heart and the damage that can be done with regular long hard workouts.  Wow! I don't know how I got the coaching years wrong.  It's on the Dave Scott website as over 40 years.  Subscribed to Dave's Newsletter: Dave Scott, 6 time Ironman World Champion has a free newsletter that is available twice monthly. Dave covers a wide myriad of topics from: Health, aging, dietary concerns, training physiology, biomechanics of swim, bike and run plus more! He includes video and written content. Additionally, you can ask your questions directly to Dave. Please go to the his website and sign up for the next issue.” dave@davescottinc.com. Additionally, why not ask questions directly to Dave by going to https://davescottinc.com/.   Sponsor - Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: Mo Farah to participate in London Marathon as pacemaker If you need a pacemaker to help you pursue an Olympic qualifying time in the marathon, they couldn't come much better qualified than Britain's most celebrated track and field athlete, Mo Farah. That's the happy scenario for some of Britain's lesser lights who will have the 37-year-old leading them out around the streets of the capital in October's London Marathon. "The London Marathon has been so important to me since I was a schoolboy and when they asked me to do this I thought it would be great to help," British marathon record holder Farah, who finished third and fifth in 2018 and 2019 respectively, told the race's official website. "I am in good shape, I'll be in London that week, and it fits in with my training. I know just how special it is just to compete for your country at an Olympic Games, and it would be great to help other athletes achieve this." Moneyball At The Tour De France: How NTT Is Bringing Analytics To Pro Cycling NTT Pro Cycling does not have the financial might of the sport’s big guns, and over its four seasons on the UCI WorldTour, cycling’s elite-level competition, it has consistently finished towards the bottom end of the team rankings. Yet on Saturday in Nice, Africa’s first and only WorldTour team will be lining up for the 2020 Tour de France with a quiet sense of self-confidence. NTT has a card up the sleeve of its skin-tight, blue and black jersey. “With the information we have at our fingertips, we prepare better than anybody,” says Doug Ryder, NTT’s Team Manager. In collaboration with the Japanese tech giant that sponsors and lends its name to the team, Ryder and his colleagues have, over the past 18 months, developed an analytics-based methodology that has helped them recruit new riders, plan their season, and prepare meticulously for races. The new approach, they hope, will push South Africa-based NTT Pro Cycling to another level, both over the next three weeks in France and in the longer term. Cycling is already a stats-heavy sport, and there are pro teams that have used data in the recruitment process for several years, but Ryder says it is the way that NTT interprets and presents the available information that makes their method innovative. “We’ve always seen technology as an enabler,” Ryder states. “What NTT has done is take all of this information and create the most incredible dashboard which makes it easier for us to make better, more informed decisions. It’s like the Moneyball approach. We find the individuals that are overlooked in the system.” Cycling: Teams with two coronavirus cases in a week will be out of Tour, organisers say PARIS (Reuters) - Two positive coronavirus cases within a week for a Tour de France team will result in the outfit being kicked out of the event starting on Aug. 29, the race organisers said on Friday. “If a team has two positive cases or (members) with strong symptoms within a seven-day period, they will be out of the race,” Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) said in a statement to Reuters. Earlier, sports directors who will be on the event running until Sept. 20 confirmed a report by cycling website Velonews that the race would be over for teams who are found to have two infected members in their ranks. “The measure was announced to us at the Criterium du Dauphine,” one sports director, who declined to be named because he is not authorised to discuss the matter, told Reuters. What's New in the 303: Lookout Mountain Triathlon and the Historic Ties to Race Director, Paul Karlsson Paul Karlsson has had a huge impact on multisport in Colorado for years. Not only was he a founder of what became a very prestigious, national race, The Boulder Peak, he also has produced other races such as the Xterra Indian Peaks and the Lookout Triathlon. He has put on events all over the state including Evergreen and Aspen. Did you know that The Peak awarded Kona spots once upon a time? But Paul has impacted many lives through teaching Colorado history and now business classes at Arvada West High School. He coached the swim team at Columbine when the tragedy happened and had been signed up to do IRONMAN Lake Placid that year and because of the shooting, IRONMAN switched is entry to Kona to show support. He has coached swimming at various clubs in the Western metro area, including at Mt. Vernon Country Club, the host of the upcoming Lookout Triathlon. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Buffalo Bicycle Classic moves to do-it-yourself ride format due to COVID-19 Originally scheduled for Sunday, September 13, BBC riders are invited to explore the event’s modified routes. The planning committee is encouraging small groups of 10 or fewer to ride with their Buffalo Bicycle Classic merchandise or bib during the period September 6 – 20. Riders will benefit from partnerships with stores, coffee shops, and restaurants along the routes. Last Call Triathlon Expands Slots On Tuesday night it was sold out and I put myself on the wait list.  On Wednesday morning I received and email with an pleasant surprise "we capped our registrations and thought that was it for entries. This morning we spoke with the venue and rangers and were given the okay to add some additional slots. Woo-hoo!  At the time of this email we have about 35 open slots. If the last 48 hours are any indication of how much folks wanna race this year, we fully expect these openings to be gone by Friday or Saturday (if not sooner). Video of the Week: 10 MINUTE DRY LAND SWIMMING (STRETCH CORD)   Upcoming Interviews: Gold medalist triathlete at the Rio Paralympics Allysa Seely. Shortly after starting her collegiate triathlon career, Allysa was diagnosed with a congenital brain and spine condition threatened Allysa passion for triathlon.  She made the decision to amputate her left leg and still fights through other physical challenges. Allysa is one bad ass athlete. Siri Lindley was the World Cup Series winner and Triathlete of the year in 2001 and 2002, she was inducted into the USA TRIATHLON Hall of Fame in 2016.  She has coached athletes to Olympic Medals and to  Ironman World Championship Titles. Karen Smyers (on the beach with a beer) advised you go to pro to up your game Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @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!

We have an amazing legend of triathlon Karen Smyers with us today.  You may recall that last week we talked a bit about the UCAN coaches round table with triathlon Karen Smyers among other legendary triathletes and coaches.  In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship.  We've got Hall of Famer Karen Smyers as our guest today. Also in Today's Show: Interview with Karen Smyers Endurance News - IM Louisville cancelled. Is Chatty next? What's New in the 303 - DU Tri goes NCAA, State Time Trial open for unlicensed cyclists and Pikes Peak Videos of the week Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible and sponsoring today's show. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best. Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reducing inflammation and anxiety.    I received my "Train Longer" Ultra Gels this week and noticed an immediate difference.  They also included a sample pack of the new Venga Energy drink.  It came in a 5 pack box of single serve packets.  Each packet is mixed with 12-24 oz of water and has 12.5mg of CBD and 75mg of caffeine.  It has potassium, amino acids, and a bunch of vitamins.  I tried it on a run yesterday and felt great.    And they have a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. Venga CBD really has helped me perform my best and it can help you too. Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders. Announcements: We are now on Spotify Please subscribe to 303 Endurance   Sponsor UCAN: We put UCAN to the test this past weekend with a 2:45, 6,772 foot climb up Pikes Peak.  I mixed 3 bottles with 2 scoops of UCAN Orange Energy SuperStarch.  I drank one (with some crushed ice) on the drive to Manitou Springs.  The other two were on board in my UCAN water bottles.  I had a 3rd insulated bottle with UCAN Hydration Lemon Lime.  That took us from 7,800 to 11,000 feet in 11 miles where we stop at brake check to refill bottles.Then you have 6 miles to gain another 3,000 feet.  There was a patch of 10-11% grade before and after the brake check station.   UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.   Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Karen Smyers: In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship in a single year.  We were talking about how important these legends of our sport are, and how valuable their memories are and how fortunate we are to hear them tell the stories.  We are to get into a bunch of topics including some of here career highlights, the Collins Cub and her role as co-team captain with Mark Allen for Team America, her TED Talk and Wheels of Change and a 1500 miles STRAVA art message. https://www.karensmyers.com/ https://wheelsofchange.us/index.html Go to Strava and join the Wheels of Change (invite a friend while you are there) Pick your route that you will do Complete a waiver and boom! The Wheels of Change routes are available in the indoor cycling app ROUVY: go to the ROUVY catalog of  virtual routes click on the SEARCH tab enter "wheelsofchange" in the Author search field and click the green "search" button WHAT A giant ride to spell BLACK LIVES MATTER from New York to Maine and support the abolition of racism and the awakening of an anti-racist America. WHEN Weekend of July 18th and 19th gives us two days to get it done and clean up any open segments. (Ride/walk any portion you choose – 1 block or 200 miles)   https://yougotchicked08.wordpress.com/about-me/   Endurance News: IRONMAN Louisville triathlon, originally scheduled for October 11 cannot take place in  2020 and will not return in 2021. IRONMAN officials are working to determine options for possible future IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 event locations in Kentucky.   IRONMAN Chattanooga 70.3 was rescheduled to August 23.  It is the next race on the IRONMAN calendar that has not been cancelled.   What's New in the 303: https://303triathlon.com/university-of-denver-adds-womens-triathlon-to-varsity-sports/ USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, today announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and the ninth at the NCAA Division I level to add the sport.   BRAC Invites Triathletes to  State Time Trial Championships The Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) is inviting Triathletes, multisport athletes, and unlicensed cyclists to attend the State Time Trial Championships in Keenesburg, CO on Saturday, July 18th. Depending on age and ability level, there are races of 10, 20, or 40 Km. Riders start at 1-minute intervals and race the “race of truth.” All care is being taken to follow the Public Health Orders for social distancing at outdoor events.   Pikes Peak Ride on the 4th 2017 - Bill and the DAC - 3:49 up/down 36.91 miles and 6,614 feet 2018 - Khem and I with Dave Deschenes - 3:39 up/down 36.91 and 6,667 feet 2020 - 2:46 up and :52 down - https://www.strava.com/activities/3713758498   The EPIC MINI Triathlon Email this week that it's still on. There are 8-10 minute blocks BEFORE the next group will start.  Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) SPECTATORS: spectators arriving after 6:45am on Saturday will be turned around or delayed and unable to get in for the parking areas SPECTATORS ARE CURRENTLY NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA: For gathering size control and this event to take place we are planning to live stream as much as possible. This means we will be including live streaming coverage for the swim course via the link below.   Video of the Week: https://www.karensmyers.com/videos/ A Champion's Toolbox:  Karen Smyers at TEDxBeaconStreet   Upcoming Interviews: Barbara Perkins, the new head coach of the DU NCAA Triathlon Team. Mark Allen to talk to us about the advice he's giving his athletes during COVID, how to use virtual racing, but not overdo it, and more. 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!

We have an amazing legend of triathlon Karen Smyers with us today.  You may recall that last week we talked a bit about the UCAN coaches round table with triathlon Karen Smyers among other legendary triathletes and coaches.  In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship.  We've got Hall of Famer Karen Smyers as our guest today. Also in Today's Show: Interview with Karen Smyers Endurance News - IM Louisville cancelled. Is Chatty next? What's New in the 303 - DU Tri goes NCAA, State Time Trial open for unlicensed cyclists and Pikes Peak Videos of the week Sponsor VENGA: Thanks to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible and sponsoring today's show. Venga CBD is designed specifically to help athletes perform their best. Venga is a premium CBD that will improve your athletic performance by helping reducing inflammation and anxiety.    I received my "Train Longer" Ultra Gels this week and noticed an immediate difference.  They also included a sample pack of the new Venga Energy drink.  It came in a 5 pack box of single serve packets.  Each packet is mixed with 12-24 oz of water and has 12.5mg of CBD and 75mg of caffeine.  It has potassium, amino acids, and a bunch of vitamins.  I tried it on a run yesterday and felt great.    And they have a no-risk, 60-day, money-back guarantee.  It's easy order online and delivered right to your door. Venga CBD really has helped me perform my best and it can help you too. Get 30% off your first order with promo code - 303podcast.  Subscribe and save 15% on future orders. Announcements: We are now on Spotify Please subscribe to 303 Endurance   Sponsor UCAN: We put UCAN to the test this past weekend with a 2:45, 6,772 foot climb up Pikes Peak.  I mixed 3 bottles with 2 scoops of UCAN Orange Energy SuperStarch.  I drank one (with some crushed ice) on the drive to Manitou Springs.  The other two were on board in my UCAN water bottles.  I had a 3rd insulated bottle with UCAN Hydration Lemon Lime.  That took us from 7,800 to 11,000 feet in 11 miles where we stop at brake check to refill bottles.Then you have 6 miles to gain another 3,000 feet.  There was a patch of 10-11% grade before and after the brake check station.   UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®.   Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! Use code MHE2020 for 15% off at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Tri Starter Pack - 50% off, limit 1 - https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack-50-off/      Interview with Karen Smyers: In the peak of her career she had a range of talent that allowed her to win the Ironman World Championship, the ITU World Championship, the Pan American Games and the US Pro Championship in a single year.  We were talking about how important these legends of our sport are, and how valuable their memories are and how fortunate we are to hear them tell the stories.  We are to get into a bunch of topics including some of here career highlights, the Collins Cub and her role as co-team captain with Mark Allen for Team America, her TED Talk and Wheels of Change and a 1500 miles STRAVA art message. https://www.karensmyers.com/ https://wheelsofchange.us/index.html Go to Strava and join the Wheels of Change (invite a friend while you are there) Pick your route that you will do Complete a waiver and boom! The Wheels of Change routes are available in the indoor cycling app ROUVY: go to the ROUVY catalog of  virtual routes click on the SEARCH tab enter "wheelsofchange" in the Author search field and click the green "search" button WHAT A giant ride to spell BLACK LIVES MATTER from New York to Maine and support the abolition of racism and the awakening of an anti-racist America. WHEN Weekend of July 18th and 19th gives us two days to get it done and clean up any open segments. (Ride/walk any portion you choose – 1 block or 200 miles)   https://yougotchicked08.wordpress.com/about-me/   Endurance News: IRONMAN Louisville triathlon, originally scheduled for October 11 cannot take place in  2020 and will not return in 2021. IRONMAN officials are working to determine options for possible future IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 event locations in Kentucky.   IRONMAN Chattanooga 70.3 was rescheduled to August 23.  It is the next race on the IRONMAN calendar that has not been cancelled.   What's New in the 303: https://303triathlon.com/university-of-denver-adds-womens-triathlon-to-varsity-sports/ USA Triathlon, along with Karlton Creech, University of Denver Vice Chancellor for Athletics, Recreation and Ritchie Center Operations, today announced that the University of Denver will add women’s triathlon to its varsity sport offerings. The school is the 37th in the nation, the second in Colorado and the ninth at the NCAA Division I level to add the sport.   BRAC Invites Triathletes to  State Time Trial Championships The Bicycle Racing Association of Colorado (BRAC) is inviting Triathletes, multisport athletes, and unlicensed cyclists to attend the State Time Trial Championships in Keenesburg, CO on Saturday, July 18th. Depending on age and ability level, there are races of 10, 20, or 40 Km. Riders start at 1-minute intervals and race the “race of truth.” All care is being taken to follow the Public Health Orders for social distancing at outdoor events.   Pikes Peak Ride on the 4th 2017 - Bill and the DAC - 3:49 up/down 36.91 miles and 6,614 feet 2018 - Khem and I with Dave Deschenes - 3:39 up/down 36.91 and 6,667 feet 2020 - 2:46 up and :52 down - https://www.strava.com/activities/3713758498   The EPIC MINI Triathlon Email this week that it's still on. There are 8-10 minute blocks BEFORE the next group will start.  Edora Pool Ice Center (EPIC) SPECTATORS: spectators arriving after 6:45am on Saturday will be turned around or delayed and unable to get in for the parking areas SPECTATORS ARE CURRENTLY NOT ALLOWED IN THE POOL AREA: For gathering size control and this event to take place we are planning to live stream as much as possible. This means we will be including live streaming coverage for the swim course via the link below.   Video of the Week: https://www.karensmyers.com/videos/ A Champion's Toolbox:  Karen Smyers at TEDxBeaconStreet   Upcoming Interviews: Barbara Perkins, the new head coach of the DU NCAA Triathlon Team. Mark Allen to talk to us about the advice he's giving his athletes during COVID, how to use virtual racing, but not overdo it, and more. 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!

Karen Smyers was still racing as a professional triathlete at the age of 50. The US captain for the Collins Cup, Ironman World Champion, and multiple-time ITU World Champion came on to chat about her spectacular career!       The post Karen Smyers appeared first on Babbittville.

Today's guest, Karen Smyers, is a triathlon legend. With a pro career that lasted from 1985-2011, Karen has achieved many of the highest accolades the sport has to offer. Some of these achievements include being a 3x winner of the ITU World Championships, a Pan American Games Gold Medalist, and a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the 1995 Ironman World Championships. In order to have as long of a pro career as she did, she also had to battle through a freak storm window accident, being struck by an 18-wheeler, and thyroid cancer. In my interview with Karen, we discuss how she got into triathlon and endurance sports, her training routine and thoughts around nutrition (including an interesting pre-race beer taper), and of course some of her major achievements and how she persevered through so much hardship. Timestamps 00:02:42 Athletic background and becoming a pro 00:15:28 First triathlon experience, strengths in triathlon 00:27:17 Pre-race warm-up routine, stretching and foam rolling 00:36:50 Over-training 00:40:13 3,2,1 beer taper 00:45:27 Fitness wearables/devices 00:54:16 Diet and nutrition 01:06:19 Nerves before racing 01:12:36 Most challenging race in her career 01:20:50 1995 Ironman World Championships 01:34:13 Storm window accident and starting a family 01:37:37 Getting hit by an 18-wheeler and thyroid cancer 01:55:50 Advice for aspiring pro triathletes 02:00:52 Daily routine 02:06:50 What's kept her driven as an athlete 02:10:33 Advice for a first-time endurance athlete

This week, former ITU & Ironman World Champion Karen Smyers shares stories from an eventful career that started in 1984. Hear how she got into triathlon at a time before the internet and how she trained then and now. During her long career, Karen battled back from being hit by a semi truck, a sliced hamstring and thyroid cancer. She also answers a mailbag question about being strong and feisty after 55. Plus, Alyssa joins the elites of ultra running and we get ready for the launch of www.livefeisty.com on March 8th!! The ultra run where Alyssa finished 2nd last weekend: http://blackmountainmarathon.com/ Karen Smyers talks about her best beer trick in our LIVE interview with her from Kona: https://www.facebook.com/Ironwomenpodcast/videos/vl.134979413820276/611206209003104/?type=1 **Support the podcast, use our DISCOUNT CODES** HealthIQ- Get your free quote today at www.healthiq.com/iron or mention the promo code IRON when you talk to a Health IQ agent Krave Jerky- www.kravejerky.com, Code- ironwomen = 20% off F2C Nutrition- www.f2cnutrition.com, Code- ironwomen =15% off Coffee Method – www.coffeemethod.com, Code- ironwomen = FREE bag of coffee w 3 month subscription, Code- ironwomen20 = 20% off single purchase Sound Probiotics- www.soundprobiotics.com, Code – ironwomen = 10% off Smashfest Queen- www.smashfestqueen.com, Code- ironwomen = $10 off Rudy Project- www.e-rudy.com, Code- ironwomen OR, go direct to our secret url – bit.ly/rudy-ironwomen

Karen Smyers is a coach, speaker and retired world class triathlete who raced professionally until age 49! She has won three World Championship titles, both ITU and Ironman, and placed in the top-5 and top-10 in Kona several times still in her 40s. Here she shares how she stayed so competitive in her 40s.      IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:   Karen's inspirational story, which has plenty of trials and tribulations How she trained to stay competitive in her 40s Advice for masters athletes who want to perform in triathlon, but also balance a career and family Karen's thoughts on recovery, strength training, and nutrition for masters athletes Being named "The triathlete most likely to be eaten by a sharkat the Sydney Olympics" by Sports Illustrated SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com     SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products.     Triathlon Corner - The new online home of shopping the best triathlon products in the world to great prices. Ships worldwide, and you won't find better customer service anywhere. Brands include Garmin, Stages Power, Café du cycliste, Zipp, Mako, Zone3, Hoka One One to name a few.      LINKS AND RESOURCES:   Karen's website Masters Athletes: How to minimize the performance decline for aging triathletes | EP#20 RATE AND REVIEW:If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/     CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

Karen Smyers has competed as a professional triathlete for 30 years.  In her lengthy career, she has won seven National and four World Championship titles, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the Hawaiian Ironman World Championships in 1995.  Her victory at the short-course ITU Triathlon World Championship just 5 weeks later still earns her the distinction of being the only woman ever to win triathlon’s two most prestigious races in the same year. In this episode, we hear Karen describe what the calls, ‘character building’ moments, including how she approached thyroid cancer in the midst of of preparing for the 2000 Olympics.  Other obstacles included a torn hamstring, being hit by a 18-wheeler, and a broken collar bone.  Regardless of the obstacle, Karen was able to stay focused on and win the Pro National Ironman Championship. At 42 and post thyroid cancer, Karen gave birth to her second child.  Listen to this episode and you will be inspired by Karen’s determination, perseverance, and approach to living life to the fullest.  And, in some cases pushing boundaries and achieving what some would say not possible.  Currently, Karen shares her experience, optimism, and passion for racing as a coach, motivational speaker and co-director of the Lincoln Kids Triathlon. She is a 1983 graduate of Princeton University and lives in Lincoln, MA with daughter Jenna, son Casey, and husband and frequent training partner Michael King.  Contact: 11 Giles Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773   mkandks@comcast.net  www.karensmyers.com

“I believe that you can fit everything in your life the way you want and still get better. It’s just how you structure your training to get better.” * In this episode, Karen Smyers, world class triathlete, coach, mother, race director, and cancer survivor, tells the story of how passion allowed her to persevere through cancer, injury, and setbacks to have one of the most historic triathlon careers. Karen is the only woman ever to win the 1995 Hawaiian Ironman World Championship and the short course World Championship in the same year. Karen discusses her athletic background as a competitive swimmer and her introduction to running at Princeton University. She explains how she unexpectedly made the transition to professional triathlon. Karen provides insight on how the power of passionate positivity allowed her to overcome numerous setbacks, including a freak accident that sliced her hamstring, being struck by an 18-wheel truck on her bike, another bike accident during an important race, and her battle with thyroid cancer. She reveals her relationship with triathlon now, from the challenges she faces during a race to her experience as a triathlon coach. Karen reflects on the growth of triathlon in the USA and shares her upcoming athletic goals.