Podcast appearances and mentions of Meredith Kessler

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon and Purple Patch Fitness Coach Max Gering discuss lessons from Purple Patch Pros for racing success. They emphasize tailored training programs and the importance of mental resilience. Key stories include Sam Appleton's overcoming illness to achieve a top-six finish, Sarah Piampiano's resilience after a poor swim, and Meredith Kessler's improved bike performance through terrain management. They highlight the importance of post-workout fueling, smart pacing, and mindset. Examples like Jesse Thomas's Ironman win and Tim Reed's mindset shift illustrate the value of staying present and adaptable. The podcast aims to help athletes integrate sport into life and achieve their potential. If you have any questions about the Purple Patch program, feel free to reach out at info@purplepatchfitness.com. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology  Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

In this engaging episode of "Find Your Finish Line," Mike Reilly sits down with the formidable IRONMAN athlete, Meredith Kessler. At 45, Kessler, a mother of two and a veteran of 73 IRONMAN finishes, shares her remarkable journey in the world of endurance sports. From her early days of transitioning from field hockey to triathlons, to juggling intense training with motherhood, Kessler's story is a testament to resilience and determination. Her daily routine of morning runs and balancing family life, alongside her experiences at IRONMAN New Zealand, offers listeners an intimate glimpse into the life of a dedicated athlete. This episode delves into Kessler's reflections on her career, the challenges of motherhood, and her continuous pursuit of athletic excellence. Her candid discussion about the ups and downs of her journey, including a humorous recount of helping a fellow competitor during a race, provides a relatable and human aspect to the life of a professional athlete. Engaging and heartfelt, Kessler's narrative is a compelling listen for anyone interested in the power of perseverance and the human spirit. Tune in to be inspired by Kessler's relentless pursuit of her goals, both in sport and life, and to understand the true essence of finding your finish line.

This month on the Purple Patch Podcast, we're highlighting Purple Patch Performance Case Studies.  We wanted to share practical insights about performance, so we're analyzing real-life examples rather than just theories. In this episode of the Purple Patch Podcast, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon begins our case study series by examining the performance journeys of two prominent members of the Purple Patch Pro Squad, Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler.  Matt and Meredith played a crucial role in the success of the Purple Patch Pro Squad and were instrumental in developing the coaching approach that is now central to Purple Patch Fitness. Matt shares insights on personal performance development based on the experiences of these two world-class triathletes who have excelled in their sport and beyond. Matt discusses their initial performance struggles, his coaching analysis and suggestions, and the results of their new approaches. The stories of Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler offer valuable lessons that are relevant to anyone, regardless of their skill level or goals.  Next week's show will feature two current Purple Patch athletes, David Farsai and Chris Hughes, discussing coaching, community, and the key factors that have contributed to their success. Both athletes embody the Purple Patch methodology in practice.  To learn more about the Purple Patch methodology and the evolution of the Purple Patch Pro Squad, Click Here. About Meredith Kessler Meredith grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she was a 4-sport athlete and was inducted into her high school's Athletic Hall of Fame. Meredith went on to receive a Division I athletic scholarship at Syracuse University where she participated in field hockey and track. After graduation in 2000, she used her graduation money to purchase her first triathlon bike and entered a full Ironman (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run) two weeks later. From that moment on, she caught the spirit of IRONMAN competition and has not looked back. Since that first Ironman in 2000, Meredith has completed over 60 full Ironman races all over the United States and the world. She is an 11-time full-distance Ironman and 23-time half-distance Ironman champion. About Matt Lieto Matt Lieto has been involved in the endurance sports community for nearly two decades, but his journey to get there was quite unique. In 1998, Lieto was inspired to pursue a healthier lifestyle after watching his brother compete in the Ironman World Championship. He shed 80 pounds by skateboarding at a local park and since then has spent a significant amount of time as a professional triathlete and cyclist, participating in some of the world's most prestigious races such as the Ironman World Championships and the Unbound 200. Recently, he has been focusing on sharing his expertise by coaching, hosting a podcast, and serving as a lead commentator for Ironman events while making appearances on NBC, Peacock, RedbullTV, and other platforms. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - 06:03 - Welcome and Episode Introduction 06:10 - 09:47 - Matt's News-ings 09:54 - 52:03 - The Meat and Potatoes - Episode 277: Purple Patch Case Study Series - #1 - Matt Lieto and Meredith Kessler Purple Patch and Episode Resources Purple Patch Video Podcast and More More on the Purple Patch Methodology Episode 276: The Purple Patch Pro Squad - 3 Defining Words That Drove Results More on Purple Patch Bike Live & On-Demand Get a Free Taste of Purple Patch Strength Learn more about 1:1 Coaching Join the Purple Patch Team - Director of Growth and Business Operations The Purple Patch Center is Open - Learn More and Schedule a Visit Purple Patch Coaching Consultation Learn more about our Tri Squad Program Send us a message This episode is sponsored by our collaboration with INSIDE TRACKER. Inside Tracker and Purple Patch- Receive 20% off their services with code: PURPLEPATCHPRO20 Ask Matt Anything - Leave a voicemail question for Matt Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program Join Bike Squad - Don't just exercise and work out; learn to train with our structured online cycling program Join Run Squad - Increase your running performance through our progressive, multi-sport approach to running Learn more about Purple Patch Fully Customized 1:1 Coaching Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming Purple Patch Swim Analysis Stay Up-to-Date with Purple Patch News and Events Purple Patch Upcoming Webinars and Events

This week we look back at the 10th edition of Ironman Wales, the first since 2019 and more tough conditions for competitors (and spectators.) And sticking with Ironman, star of the show is a really wonderful interview with Linsey Corbin, the American pro triathlete who is retiring from triathlon after her 15th Ironman World Championship race taking place in Kona, Hawaii 2022. You'll also meet one of the team from new sponsors Presca Sportswear. You'll hear: 02:00 Meet Guy Whitby, managing Director at new show sponsors Presca Sportswear. 17:00 Linsey Corbin interview. Linsey talks about when she was working in a dog store after finishing university in 2006 and how she chatted with her husband Chris about the possibility of quitting her job to give professional triathlon a go for a year to see if she could make any money from it. 20:00 Linsey's thoughts on preparing for her 15th and final Ironman World Championship. 'It blows my mind.' I remember being in kona for the first time in 2006 and I was star struck but the whole journey was really really fun, especially those first few years. 23:00 How the last few years have been for Linsey. 'it's been up and down' 'During covid, i took a sabbatical from triathlon and I didn't push through or do any of the dry-land swim training. Before covid, I was intimidated by the idea of triathlon but during covid, I spent more time in the mountains and with my husband and it was really refreshing to find out there's more to me than Linsey the triathlete' 27:00 Why retirement is so hard to talk about publicly. 31:30 What linsey is most and least looking forward to doing 'one last time.' 35:00 Linsey explains how triathlon as changed her as a woman and made her more confident as a woman. As her 8 Ironman wins, 5th place at the Ironman World Championship and multiple Ironman and 70.3 finishes. 37:30 We talk about imposter syndrome and how Linsey struggled even in her most recent races. 43:00 Linsey talks about the role that her husband Chris Corbin has played in her professional triathlon career. 48:30 We hear from two fellow competitors, Meredith Kessler and Mirinda Carfrae. 55:00 We talk all things food and hazel and Blue. Find out more about this week's guests Lindey Corbin https://www.instagram.com/linseycorbin/?hl=en (Instagram) https://www.instagram.com/hazel.and.blue/?hl=en (Hazel and Blue Instagram) https://www.prescasportswear.com/ (Presca sportswear )- Use the code insidetri15 for 15% off. Terms: valid until 31/3/23. One use per customer on everything except the heal jerseys. Like what you heard? Let me know! Connect with Inside Tri Show across Social Media, just search Inside Tri Show or click on the icons below https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (GET YOUR HANDS ON AN EXCLUSIVE EPISODE!) Sign up to be a vino buddy or a training buddy on Patreon and get your hands on two patrons-only episodes a year. Or just support the show by buying Helen a coffee every month by https://www.patreon.com/insidetrishow (becoming a coffee buddy Patreon of the Inside Tri Show). Listener Discounts Resilient Nutrition - Get 10% off by using the code insidetri10 or go direct https://resilientnutrition.com/discount/insidetri10 (via this link). https://www.33fuel.com/ (33 Fuel) – natural and very yummy sports nutrition. Use the code INSIDETRI33 for a discount at checkout at https://www.33fuel.com/ (www.33fuel.com) You can also get a discount at https://my.captivate.fm/www.komfuel.co.uk (komfuel.co.uk) with the code insidetri This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

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33x Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler and Robbie Ventura discuss life, training and Ironman World Championships in St. George.

It's time to say goodbye to Witsup. The thing is, I don't want to write “it's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye … “ because my heart has done so much heavy lifting the last few weeks, if not months, as I have come to the incredibly tough decision to close down WITSUP and move on. I want to say that I'm finally in a space that it's with a light and happy heart that I can close this chapter, be excited about the next one and truly celebrate all of the awesomeness that WITSUP has achieved over a decade. From day one, WITSUP was a fight for improving the media landscape and the community for women in triathlon and sport, and we achieved so much in this space. But, for me, I now need to move on and find what lights my fire again. We decided to give WITSUP a send off via a podcast, so if you want to join us for an emotional trip down memory lane, we asked some of our faves to help share some stories. Hot tip: Don't edit your own finale podcast - it was brutal, but a beautiful thing. Thanks to Linsey Corbin, Belinda Granger, Mirinda Carfrae, Laura Siddall, Jordan Blanco, Meredith Kessler, Caroline Steffen, Rachel Joyce and Lizzy Blatchford. So what's next? I'm not entirely sure, but I know I'll dive in with the passion and drive I had when we launched WITSUP. And stay tuned, maybe the podcast will be back but will just be slightly different. Who knows. But firstly, and most importantly, I'm going to change the batteries in Frankie's toy that I've been telling her I'll do for weeks, steal a few extra cuddles, and probably have a gin. Thank you everyone so so much for all of your support over the years. It's been a hell of a ride.

In episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster.  Indoor riding has undergone a huge evolution in recent years and is no longer considered something athletes do just because of adverse weather outside. It's a legitimate form of training that can lead to significant boosts in performance and can considerably help when time is tight and you're looking to balance training alongside work, family, and social commitments. Friel and Rutberg give us some insights into how they think indoor riding can work in a triathlete's training program, as well as some of the advantages and limitations of only riding inside. Kessler, a self-proclaimed "promiscuous Zwifter" who won the latest Zwift Pro Tri Series (Series 3) tells us how she's currently doing 100% of her riding indoors—and gives us some helpful tips for when you do return to riding outdoors again. She also gives us the rundown of her "She Shed"—the name she's given to her pain cave where she rides and runs throughout the winter. Our gear guru Chris Foster runs us through all the gear you need to ride inside—and it's not a short list, what with smart trainers, rolling tables, fans, waterproof earphones, and more—but if you're going to be spending significant amounts of time riding indoors, it's an investment well worth making.

In episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster.  Indoor riding has undergone a huge evolution in recent years and is no longer considered something athletes do just because of adverse weather outside. It's a legitimate form of training that can lead to significant boosts in performance and can considerably help when time is tight and you're looking to balance training alongside work, family, and social commitments. Friel and Rutberg give us some insights into how they think indoor riding can work in a triathlete's training program, as well as some of the advantages and limitations of only riding inside. Kessler, a self-proclaimed "promiscuous Zwifter" who won the latest Zwift Pro Tri Series (Series 3) tells us how she's currently doing 100% of her riding indoors—and gives us some helpful tips for when you do return to riding outdoors again. She also gives us the rundown of her "She Shed"—the name she's given to her pain cave where she rides and runs throughout the winter. Our gear guru Chris Foster runs us through all the gear you need to ride inside—and it's not a short list, what with smart trainers, rolling tables, fans, waterproof earphones, and more—but if you're going to be spending significant amounts of time riding indoors, it's an investment well worth making.

In episode 14 of Fitter & Faster, we dive into all aspects of indoor cycling—from the pros and cons of training inside, how to set yourself up for success in virtual racing, as well as all the gear and equipment you need to maximize your experience. We chat with professional triathlete and Ironman champion Meredith Kessler and hear from Joe Friel and Jim Rutberg, endurance coaches and authors of the book Ride Inside. We close out the show with our Gear Up! section with Triathlete's resident gear guru and senior editor Chris Foster.  Indoor riding has undergone a huge evolution in recent years and is no longer considered something athletes do just because of adverse weather outside. It's a legitimate form of training that can lead to significant boosts in performance and can considerably help when time is tight and you're looking to balance training alongside work, family, and social commitments. Friel and Rutberg give us some insights into how they think indoor riding can work in a triathlete's training program, as well as some of the advantages and limitations of only riding inside. Kessler, a self-proclaimed "promiscuous Zwifter" who won the latest Zwift Pro Tri Series (Series 3) tells us how she's currently doing 100% of her riding indoors—and gives us some helpful tips for when you do return to riding outdoors again. She also gives us the rundown of her "She Shed"—the name she's given to her pain cave where she rides and runs throughout the winter. Our gear guru Chris Foster runs us through all the gear you need to ride inside—and it's not a short list, what with smart trainers, rolling tables, fans, waterproof earphones, and more—but if you're going to be spending significant amounts of time riding indoors, it's an investment well worth making.

This week on IronWomen, Haley and Alyssa welcome back veteran pro triathlete Meredith Kessler. Despite the rollercoaster that was 2020, Meredith was able to make it onto four race start lines. She tells us how she keeps her mind and body fit to race even on short timelines. Meredith contracted COVID-19 in November of 2020 and she talks about what her recovery has been like since then. She also dishes all the details about her Zwift Pro Series racing, and is inviting IronWomen listeners to join her Saturday group rides leading up to Challenge Miami. Sign up for the MBK group rides at https://www.zwift.com/events/series/meredith-kesslers-road-to-miami And get all of the workout details here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KyIkMOpMRADcFYDZtjwoxlYcxk7wqNS_8EPs-5Jy5aA/edit Follow Meredith on Twitter & Instagram @mbkessler **Support the podcast** Orca Sportswear: Code - IRONWOMEN15 = 15% off FORM swim goggles: Swim goggles with a smart display. Take Control of your swim. Nuun Hydration: Code - LiveFeisty = 30% off Zealios Skincare: Code - ironwomen = 15% off Previnex: Code IronWomen15 = 15% off

Coach Jim brings in seasoned Professional Triathlete Meredith Kessler on the show to find out what keeps her fire lit.  An informative, educational discussion that will leave the listener inspired to attack the day!

If you're a fan of positive energy, increadible women and an absolute legend then sit back relax and enjoy this interview with Meredith Kessler!    Check out her book Life of a Triathlete: Race Preperation    Follow us on Instagram at @realtripodcast for updates on new episodes.    Individual Instagram handles: Garrick Loewen - @loeweng Nicholas Chase - @race_chase Jackson Laundry - @jacksonlaundrytri

Eleven-time Ironman winner Meredith Kessler joins us from her home in Ohio for a Happy Hour chat about how she's adjusting through this pandemic, balancing training with parenting, her favorite (and worst) Ironman moments, and more. Because this was recorded live as part of our Triathlete Live series, she also takes listeners' questions. You can watch the complete Happy Hour and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama

Eleven-time Ironman winner Meredith Kessler joins us from her home in Ohio for a Happy Hour chat about how she’s adjusting through this pandemic, balancing training with parenting, her favorite (and worst) Ironman moments, and more. Because this was recorded live as part of our Triathlete Live series, she also takes listeners' questions. You can watch the complete Happy Hour and check out our full series of Triathlete Live videos at triathlete.com/ama

Today we're excited to be joined by professional triathlete Meredith Kessler!  She's an 11x Ironman World Champion, USA Triathlon's 2014 Non-Drafting Athlete of the Year, 2018's #1 US Female Triathlete, and advocate of the Challenged Athlete Foundation (CAF).  Listen in as she talks about her experience with Ironman races, training, injury and recovery with the assistance of Myofascial Decompression (MFD).

Today's show is supported by Generation UCAN and iKOR Labs. UCAN to help fuel you to the finish line and iKOR to help you out-recover the competition! I was reading this interview on Choose Mountains with this Boulder woman who was an athlete, a business owner, and Chiropractor, and ultra-runner. In that article she told the story of how a collegiate track career was sidelined by psoriatic arthritis preventing her from running. This sent her on a journey to figure out what was causing her inflammation. Which led to new eating habits and elimination of foods that caused inflammation. This eventually led to her being a healer, health and fitness coach. Anyway, I was intrigued by her story and I'm glad to be able to share it with you today, Dr Ellen KIndelsperger. Also in today's show: IRONMAN and other race announcements on COVID-19 IMNZ pro podium Colorado Classic Route Announced Specialized doing testing of a new bike chamois KHMTT next week Thanks to last week's guest, David Warden to talk to us about pacing and celebrating our 4 year anniversary. If you missed that episode, go back and check out episode #222. Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Thanks to iKOR Labs for helping sponsor today's show. iKOR Performance is a clean, natural source of hemp-based CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training and promote fast recovery. Don't let your competition out recover you! Save 20% by using the code "MHE2020" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details. Announcements: Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week.   Interview with Ellen Kindelsperger (Chiro Coach): Let's get into the interview with Ellen Kindelsperger.     Sponsor Gen UCAN: UCAN gives you steady energy so you can finish stronger. UCAN Performance Energy and Bars are powered by SuperStarch®, which has helped thousands of athletes eliminate GI distress and prevent the bonk. Use in your training to fuel the healthy way and recover quickly! UCAN also offers UCAN Hydrate, a zero calorie, zero sugar, electrolyte replenishment drink.   Use the code MHE2020 to save 15% at generationucan.com, or try the UCAN Starter Pack for 25% off.   Endurance News:   THE IRONMAN GROUP’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19   To our global community,   We know that both our athletes and our communities want to be racing; we do too. While The IRONMAN Group’s mission is to provide exceptional, life-changing race experiences for athletes of all levels, from their first step to the finish line, we can only accomplish this by providing the safest possible environment, and safeguarding the citizens of our host communities. COVID-19 has substantially altered the global sports landscape and will have material impact on the mass participation industry in the immediate term. We want to reassure you that the health and well-being of our community is our primary concern. To this end, we are doing our part to communicate effectively and follow public health agencies and governmental authorities’ recommendations. We expect that there are going to be substantial and widespread event postponements in the coming weeks and months. The decision to proceed, restrict, modify or postpone an event will be based on availability of community resources and ongoing event-specific risk assessment in coordination with the relevant healthcare and government authorities and the IRONMAN Global Medical Advisory Board, an independent medical advisory board focused on health and safety. For events that will continue, The IRONMAN Group, along with the IRONMAN Global Medical Advisory Board, has outlined a series of pragmatic and practical actions designed to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 or any other infectious agent to athletes and to members of our host communities. These steps will help athletes achieve their goals while allowing communities to secure the benefits of hosting mass participation sporting events. They will be implemented worldwide at all IRONMAN Group events beginning March 19 and will continue indefinitely. Providing Flexibility to Athletes Certain races will be postponed or cancelled due to the outbreak and we will communicate these as soon as practical. Our goal will be to move the race to a date later in the year. We work in close partnership with the relevant public health authorities in the territories where the races take place and err on the side of safety for our athletes and the host community. If an event cannot occur on the scheduled date, we will take the following actions: Postponement: Registered athletes for events that are postponed due to COVID-19 by the local health authorities are automatically transferred to the rescheduled date. For those that the new date does not work, we will allow deferrals into the same event the next year. Cancellation: Registered athletes for events that are cancelled due to COVID-19 by the local health authorities are automatically deferred to the same race in 2021. Other options: We are vetting other options to allow displaced athletes to race in 2020 and will communicate those in due course. Athletes in Quarantined/Restricted Territories: For athletes in certain designated quarantine or restricted territories who have registered for races that take place before June 1, 2020 and have NOT been postponed or cancelled, we will aid in finding alternative races later in the season. For those who are sick, feel unwell, or have been potentially exposed to an infectious agent in advance of a race that will take place, do not come to the race; instead seek medical care. Once you have done so, contact the relevant Athlete Services representative for your race and we will attempt to find you another solution. Safe Event Experience In order to provide the safest experience for our athletes, we are instituting the following at our races, effective March 19.   Reinforcing Social Distancing in all elements of the event The hours of on-site event registration will be expanded. Athletes will be allowed to pick up their athlete race kit/race bib and immediately exit expo area. Athlete density will be decreased by increasing individual race space staging, corrals, etc. No-handshake behavior will be encouraged for the duration of the event. Athlete briefing information will be available digitally only. Non-core, high-contact services (e.g. wetsuit peeling) will be suspended.  Hygiene First Staff and volunteers who are interacting with participants pre-race, on race day and post-race will be provided gloves. Hand-washing stations and sanitation stations around the venue for athletes, volunteers and spectators will be increased No-touch waste disposal stations and receptacles will be rolled out as available. Frequently touched surfaces at race venue locations such as workstations, product distribution areas, tables and electronic devices will be cleaned regularly. When possible, on-course food and fluid supplies will be single use/single serving closed packaging Athletes planning to return home by airplane or rail are encouraged to avoid travel post-event for 24 hours allowing their immune system time to recover post-race. No onsite interviews or press conference with professional athletes. No handshake/contact on the race podium. Printed document distribution will be eliminated.  Medical Service Education and awareness training regarding signs and symptoms of COVID-19 will be provided to all medical and volunteer staff. Frequent communication with health authorities and healthcare facilities will be implemented to assist in assessment, referral and initial management of suspected COVID-19 illness of staff, participants, volunteers, and spectators.   This is a highly dynamic situation and we will continue to adapt and adjust as appropriate. We appreciate your patience in the coming days and weeks. We recognize that this is a challenging time but our community will endure. We are inspired by your ambition, and endeavor to be worthy of your commitment. As further updates are available, they will be posted at www.ironman.com/updates and www.runrocknroll.com/updates in addition to our individual event sites and social media pages. https://www.ironman.com/races IRONMAN New Zealand March 7th Last week was IMNZ and we mentioned my friend Aaron Monroe and some of the pros that were racing. Here are the pro results. We talked about some of the big names. Meredith Kessler got 2nd to Pro Results Pos Cat Name Gun Time Swim T1 Cycle T2 Run 1 Pro Joe SKIPPER (#4) 07:54:17 00:51:58 00:04:07 04:13:02 00:02:02 02:43:06 2 Pro Mike PHILLIPS (#1) 08:01:27 00:47:37 00:03:33 04:23:04 00:01:46 02:45:24 3 Pro Braden CURRIE (#2) 08:04:36 00:47:37 00:03:35 04:27:01 00:01:47 02:44:35   Pos Cat Name Gun Time Swim T1 Cycle T2 Run 1 Pro Teresa ADAM (#22) 08:40:29 00:50:25 00:04:24 04:36:11 00:04:09 03:05:18 2 Pro Meredith KESSLER (#23) 08:56:03 00:52:26 00:04:06 04:52:41 00:01:56 03:04:52 3 Pro Judith CORACHAN VAQUERA (#29) 09:03:21 00:52:38 00:04:06 05:00:03 00:01:50 03:04:43     What's New in the 303: Colorado Classic Route Announced Specialized Needs Volunteers to Test New Chamois Design, Free Retul Fit, Keep Bibs and Raffle for a New Bike Boulder–Specialized/Retul is looking to test a new cycling chamois design. We will be comparing a newly designed chamois to a previous model. All in-person testing will take place at the Retül HQ office in Boulder, CO. We are looking for men and women who are avid road/gravel cyclists, riding between 5-12 hours a week, who are training towards a specific cycling goal. The study will consist of: – A Retül 3D Motion Capture Fit screening to ensure the rider is riding in a neutral position that will not affect the comfort of the chamois – In-studio test, where the rider will wear and ride in each for up to 15 minutes – Two weeks of riding in the chamois (one week per chamois), where the rider will log their rides with GPS to verify training volume. Karen Hornbostel Memorial Time Trial starts next week out at Cherry Creek Reservoir. If you are still looking for information on the series and want to register, check out the https://khmtt.com/ for more details.   Video of the Week: Fuel the Right Way with UCAN. Last week I provided a brief explanation that it's a starch instead of a sugar. This translates to a steady release of energy instead of sugar spikes and crashes. It not only performs differently, it also mixes and drinks differently. I thought I'd share how I use the mixer bottle and how to fill water bottles without the mess. Fuel Right with UCAN Upcoming Interviews: IRONMAN New Zealand podium 3rd place Braden Currie next week. Anders Hofman You Are An ICEMAN. That's right Anders Hofman completed the World Record breaking Ironman triathlon in Antarctica. Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @milehighendurancepodcast. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

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We grab some of our favourite highlights - funny, insightful, interesting - from our 2019 episodes. The line up includes Sarah True, Belinda Granger, Heather Wurtele, Linsey Corbin, Lucy Charles-Barclay, Meredith Kessler, Skye Moench, Paula Findlay, Ruth Astle, Radka Kahlefeldt and Rach McBride. If you love what we do, help support us by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/Witsup

Our guest this week is Marcus Smith from InnerFight. In the name InnerFight sounds familiar, it should. We had his coaching partner Tom Walker on the show back in August to talk about their Run Strong program. Check out episode #189 to hear the interview with Tom. Marcus Smith is going to sharing his inspirational story from the documentary "Fighting For Every Breath". As you will hear, Marcus was preparing for an epic ultra bike challenge when he was struck by a truck on February 10, 2018. He was thrown into a wall at 54 kph (33.5 mph), Injured, unable to move, bleeding from the mouth, a collapsed lung, and literally fighting for every breath. From the peak of endurance fitness to fighting for his life in an instant. The story is about how he held on and fought his way back from immobilizing and near-fatal injuries. He found the mental strength to find reasons to celebrate the smallest of victories. Thanks to last week's guest coach and author Marc Bloom about the book Amazing Racers, the story of America's greatest running team and their revolutionary coach, Bill Aris.   Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The all-new iKOR Recovery Shot™ is the most complete recovery product yet. A formulation of tart cherry, liposomally encapsulated full spectrum hemp extract, hyaluronic acid, beet juice, raspberry juice, turmeric root, ginger root helps to quickly lessen the effects of inflammation and oxidative stress from intense athletic activity. Save 20% by using the code "mhe2020" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   Announcements: Our sponsors have great Black Friday sales going on right now. UCAN is having it's biggest sale of the year! UCAN delivers steady, long-lasting energy to help you finish stronger. Try the nutrition fueling world-class triathlete Tim O'Donnell and thousands of age group triathletes to personal bests. Save 30% + Free Shipping on all UCAN products with code MHE Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page.   Sponsor - Halo Neuro: Our interview is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20. Interview Introduction: Marcus Smith was at the peak of endurance fitness training in the mountains outside of Oman. He was hit by a truck, bounced off a wall at 33.5 mph left fighting for every breath. He held on and fought his way back from immobilizing and near-fatal injuries. He is about to share the mental strength he brought to this enormous to find reasons to celebrate the smallest of victories. You put all of those small victories together and build on your progress, you can achieve anything…and I do mean anything. Wait until you hear what this guy did at 90 days from his accident, at 120 days and throughout that first 12 months. Let's get into the interview with Marcus Smith.   Sponsor - Riplaces: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information   What's New in the 303: I've been meaning to introduce Marcus Smith and Triny Willerton   WORLD RECORD SPIN CLASS On December 1-2, 2019, 20-25 riders will attempt to break the World Record for the longest static cycling class in history. Combined, we will ride mileage equivalent to biking from NYC to LA… and back. Presented by TheCyclist-Lawyer.com and Breaking History TV, hosted by CycleBar, and benefitting PeopleForBikes… this 28-hour nonstop cycling record attempt will test riders’ limits, mental and physical strength, and stretch even the hardest endurance athlete — but it’s all for an AMAZING organization… Our goal: $100,000 raised for PeopleForBikes. Let’s make cycling safer for everyone!!   From     IRONMAN ARIZONA .32 mile from water exit to the transition area Lauren Brandon first out of the water with Sarah Crowley and Meredith Kessler right behind her Parked at mile 9 of the run and got pics of Sarah Crowley, Heather Jackson, Meredith Kessler (who by the way looked great) and had just passed Lauren Brandon     About Nike Southwest Regionals Added the photos to an album on the MHE Facebook page, Instagram 61 athletes and at least that many parents Schedule Thursday PM shakeout run Friday AM shakeout Friday PM course walk and signed up for the citizens race on the NXR course Saturday AM, my race was at 8am   I packed the orange flavored Performance Energy and some UCAN bars. It was a great easy to travel with nutrition. Sipping on the Performance Energy drink does satisfy your hunger. The morning of the race, I had a bagel with peanut butter, coffee, water and UCAN orange. I have to say that I am loving UCAN. It is so good on my stomach. If you want to try it for yourself, check out the starter pack link in the show notes. https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack/     Endurance News: RED BULL - The Worlds 10 Toughest Ultra Endurance Cycling Events: Ultra-distance cycling is a growing trend among cyclists as more and more amateurs look to emulate the pros by going further and harder than ever before. Throw in the growing gravel and adventure bike market and people are now crossing continents against the clock with just their bike and some essentials in tow. Not all events are created equal though, so we’ve rounded up the toughest in the world. Whether it’s a 300km-plus one-day epic around Wales or a battle against terrible terrain in Kyrgyzstan, you should only sign up to these races if you dare. https://www.redbull.com/us-en/worlds-toughest-endurance-cycling-events   PROJECT ICEMAN Project Iceman is the documentary of the first ever, World Record breaking Ironman triathlon in Antarctica in February 2020, the Iceman, to show that limitations are perceptions. The purpose is to inspire other people to dare pursue their biggest dreams. Anders Hofman's goal to help prevent mental illness. Despite progress throughout the world, there are still some alarming trends. Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide, while 1 of 5 adults in the U.S. (43.8m) experience mental illness every year. Instead of only focusing on the treatment of these diseases, we want to shift focus towards preventing them through developing stronger mental resilience, which we are all capable of. We just need the tools, the support and the hope. This is what we aspire to give with the Iceman Community. https://www.projecticeman.com/     Sponsor - Riplaces: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance     Video of the Week: Fight For Every Breath         Upcoming Interviews:   Olympic triathlete, 70.3 World Champ and PhD Joanna Zeiger to follow up on her study of adult athletes and CBD and THC usage. This is going to be a live interview at Launch Espresso on Saturday, December. Chris Helwick, a Colorado athlete making a comeback to his professional career as a decathlete (after a 6 year retirement) to make a third and final attempt at qualifying for the 2020 Olympics. Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @milehighendurancepodcast. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Mike and Robbie celebrate #300 podcast by recording in front of a live audience in Madison, Wisconsin. Today, they are joined by 2011 Ironman Wisconsin winner, Jessica Jacobs. Jessica is a former pro and current C26 athlete who is back racing as an amateur after hitting the bottom as a pro. She talks about how she found the Crushing Iron podcast, her run duel with Meredith Kessler at Ironman Wisconsin and how she has found a new peace with racing.  ------- Link to explanation of how Ironman Wisconsin transition works: https://youtu.be/3ShFLI_EeLw Registration is NOW OPEN for 2020 C26 Camps. Find out more on our Camps Page.  Struggling with your Swim? Join our new SWIM SQUAD 12 Month Program and build confidence in the water. You'll get 4 workouts a week, 4 customized video swim analysis, weekly swim tip videos and discounts on our Swim Camps. For more information go to this link.  Support the Crushing Iron podcast on Patreon, where the community pledge is only $3.26 per month. There are other options, but every little bit helps us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance. You can also support us at our new store at CrushingIron.com. We have some NEW classic logo t-shirts and the Official Crushing Iron Spectator shirt for sale. Support the cast and get some new gear for it! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. Support our podcast with some New Gear at CrushingIron.com For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.crushingiron.com   Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com 

Welcome Welcome to Episode #178 of the Mile High Endurance podcast.  You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals.  We are your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock.   Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.  This week we have running coach Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance is joining us to talk about running coaching tips.  Andrew wrote an article Training in the Grey Zone: How to Avoid the Zone 3 Plateau that is published in TrainingPeaks.  We hope you enjoyed last week's Mothers Day special and the interview with professional triathlete, Meredith Kessler.  If you missed it, you can of course hear it on episode #177.   Announcements: Go to  MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page.  If you are a coach or have something to share with an audience of endurance enthusiasts, please reach out and tell us about the topic you want to share.   Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs.  iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. It is the most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a protective anti-oxidant and highly effective anti-inflammatory. It is used by world class professional athletes.  Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout and consider saving even more by doing auto recurring order. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   In Today's Show: Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance Video of the Week Endurance Trivia What's New in the 303 Upcoming interviews   Sponsor - Riplaces: Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces.  Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe.  The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit.  The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package.  Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount.  Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance   Interview Introduction: Andrew Simmons is a running coach in Denver, Colorado. Andrew works with athletes of all abilities and works with youth to adult athletes. Andrew coaches distance running and works with 5K – Ultra Marathon athletes. You can find his work all across the web from opinions on the Lifelong Endurance blog to training articles on the TrainingPeaks Blog. Andrew  has been a competitive Marathon and Half Marathon Runner for the better part of a decade. Andrew started his competitive career originally in triathlon. His transition to competitive sports wasn’t so simple; the thought of a running a mile was daunting with the additional 70 lbs. on his frame. After finding a flyer for a triathlon in a local bike shop, he decided to take on a challenge that would change him significantly. Andrew has continued to push his limits, completing 30+ Marathons, 25+ Half Marathons and 35+ Triathlons, including the 2011 Louisville Ironman.    Sponsor - Halo Neuroscience: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience.  The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster.  20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20.  Pre order now and your regular price of $399 is $299.  Add the MHE code and your price is $279.    Post Interview Discussion Did you know the seltzer mile was a thing? Comparison is the thief of joy Pros signing that they are going to race; following other pros on social media and deciding at the last minute if you are going to race or not Training in the Grey Zone: How to Avoid the Zone 3 Plateau   Video of the Week: World Records @ Boulder Seltzer Mile 2.0    Endurance Trivia: The "grey" zone in the article Training in the Grey Zone" is referring to a zone 3 in a chart of: 3 zones 4 zones 5 zones 7 zones 1 zones 2 zones 4 zones 5 zones An easy hour in Zone __ will always provide a better benefit than a moderately hard Zone 3 effort for that same hour. You want to create a schedule that allows you to run easy days in Zone 2 to illicit a recovery response, increase aerobic capacity, and increase fatty acid usage. The latter is a major benefit of Zone 2 running, true aerobic running will make you a better fat burner. Zone 3 running will leave you burning a mixture of carbs and fat, never making you super efficient at being a carb burner or fat burner!   "What's New in the 303": https://303triathlon.com/kara-goucher-nearly-collides-with-mountain-lion-on-morning-training-run/ Goucher set out around 8:45 a.m. local time on Monday, May 6, toward the trail systems west of Boulder. As she passed alongside a parked truck outside a residential construction site on Sunshine Canyon Drive—still a Boulder road, not a trail—a mountain lion sprinted across the front of the vehicle. The two were inches away when they saw each other, Goucher told Runner’s World. https://303cycling.com/how-we-talk-about-drivers-hitting-cyclists/ “a perfect day to ride,” she says—and the 46-year-old triathlete was travelling east on Nelson Road, a straight, treeless rural route roughly nine miles north of town. After signaling with her arm, she started to turn left onto North 65th Avenue, a quiet stretch of pavement where she would be able to worry less about traffic. She never made it. Midturn, “I bounced off the grill of a brand-new Ford F-150,” she recalled. “I flew through the air and landed on the westbound shoulder.” According to a story that ran later that day in the local newspaper, the Boulder Daily Camera, Willerton made her turn in front of the driver, Stephen Gray, then 62, who was traveling in the same direction and hit her from behind. Willerton never lost consciousness, but she suffered six broken ribs, a triple pelvic fracture, chipped teeth, and a collapsed lung, among other injuries.   Upcoming Interviews:  On 303Radio you will hear the interview with Justin Blalog on the film Shared Territory: Gravel Bike Across Iceland Debbie Potts, host of The Whole Athlete Podcast has published her most recent episode on chronic stress and performance.  I was honored to be a guest on her podcast an recommend you check our discussion about the causes, signs and affects of chronic stress. Coach Mikael Eriksson of Scientific Triathlon and "That Triathlon Show" podcast is joining us about training zones and how to make sure they are accurate and current.  With the context of the training (energy zones) we are going to talk about the importance of training volume in different training zones to achieve the right progressive overload and adaptations, and the many issues that can come from not executing the right training. Christie Aschwanden, author of "Good To Go".  Christie Aschwanden is science writer for FiveThirtyEight. She is also health columnist for The Washington Post.   She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, a contributing editor for Runner’s World and a former contributing writer for Bicycling.   A lifetime athlete, Christie has raced in Europe and North America on the Team Rossignol Nordic ski racing squad.  She was on the CU bicycle racing team along with Tyler Hamilton back in the day as well. Author Nige Tassell on the book Three Weeks Eight Seconds - Greg LeMond and Laurent Fignon and the epic Tour de France of 1989 If there are any questions that you want to have asked of these amazing guests, DM on social media or email me at rich@milehighendurance.com.  Tell us your question and who it's for and we'll include it in the interview.    Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster!  See the milehighendurance sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media to get the show announcement each weekend, plus additional links to show content.  We forward information related to our guests and provide teasers for upcoming interviews. Facebook @milehighendurance Twitter @milehighpodcast Instagram @tripodcasterrich YouTube Channel @Mile High Endurance We hope you enjoyed today's show.  Please rate us on iTunes or your podcast player.  Be sure you are subscribed in iTunes so you get the show automatically downloaded on Saturday evening and recommend Mile High Endurance to a friend.  Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Former rower turned triathlete Frankie Sanjana joins us on the show this week. Frankie has come a long way since doing her first Ironman in 2013, when she took over 8 hours to complete the marathon! She is an amazing example of an athlete who has plugged away for years, battled with injuries and is finally seeing the rewards. In 2019, she finished Galveston 70.3 between Meredith Kessler and Linsey Corbin and her time was 25 minutes faster than 12 months prior.You’ll hear:*Why she switched from rowing to triathlon*About her decision to ditch the age group ranks and turn pro in 2015*How listening to her body and learning to back off has helped her training and racing*How she improved her 70.3 performance by 25 minutes in a year*Why she ended up being pushed through Heathrow in a wheelchair after her first IronmanShow Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get a free box or tube of PH worth up to £9.99 using the code OXYGENADDICT.http://foodcell.co.uk - The next generation of Top Tube nutrition carrier for your bike.. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access. Use the code FREEPOST for free WORLDWIDE delivery! If you purchase before May 1st 2019, tick the box at checkout to enter the free draw for a place at the Full Outlaw Nottingham (T’s and C’s apply!)Tribe - Natural Sports Nutrition, delivered direct to you. Try a trial pack of 6 delicious energy bars and recovery products for JUST £1 including P & P! . Head to https://wearetribe.co/oxygenaddict and use the code TRIBEOXYGENADDICTTEAM OXYGENADDICT - https://bit.ly/MAY-ANNUAL-OFFER - Special offer for May: Join as an annual member in May, and we’ll extend your coaching membership until the end of September 2020 - that’s up to 5 months of coaching extra, FREE! Two summer race seasons of coaching for the price of one annual membership? 30 day money back guarantee, too! Incredible value!Watch our free webinar for age-groupers with limited training time, training for Ironman & 70.3 using Team Oxygenaddict’s T.I.M.E. Training System: https://team.oxygenaddict.com/time-registration/http://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!Join the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Community page on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/666558563716897/We really hope you’ve enjoyed this episode of the Oxygenaddict Triathlon Podcast.The best way you can show your support of the show is to share this podcast with your triathlon friends on your Facebook, Twitter, or any other social media channel you use. If you can leave us an honest review on iTunes, that really helps raise the profile of the show too!The more people who download the show, the bigger names we can get on to share their stories and advice - which will hopefully make the show even more enjoyable for you. It's a win - win!Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcastSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

Welcome Welcome to Episode #177 of the Mile High Endurance podcast.  You are listening to your weekly connection to coaches, experts and pro athletes to help you reach your endurance goals.  We are your hosts coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Bill Plock.   Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.  This is our Mothers Day special and we've decided to dedicate today's show to mothers everywhere.  We know there are a lot of mothers that listen to the show and we want to take an episode to honor you for all that you juggle and sacrifice.  If you are not a mother, we know you have one.  Forward this episode to Mom and tell the Rich and Bill wish them a special day! go thank your mother!  In honor of Mothers Day we've decided to share a relatively recent interview we did with one of our favorite mom pro triathletes, Meredith Kessler.  Our planned guest, coach Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance coaching will be on next week's show to talk about running and training tips.   Thanks to last week's guests Tyler Hamilton and Jim Capra.  We talked to Tyler and Jim about Tyler Hamilton Training and their very individualized approach to cycling coaching.     Announcements:   Go to  MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page.  If you are a coach or have something to share with an audience of endurance enthusiasts, please reach out and tell us about the topic you want to share.     Sponsor - iKOR Labs:   Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs.  iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. It is the most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a protective anti-oxidant and highly effective anti-inflammatory. It is used by world class professional athletes.  Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout and consider saving even more by doing auto recurring order. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.     In Today's Show:   Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance Video of the Week Training Discussion/Debate Articles News Rocky Mountain Tri Club Book Signing with Alex Hutchinson and Christie Aschwanden Upcoming interviews     Sponsor - Riplaces:   Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces.  Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe.  The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit.  The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package.  Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount.  Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance     Interview Introduction:   About the interview.      Sponsor - Halo Neuroscience:   Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience.  The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster.  20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20.  Pre order now and your regular price of $399 is $299.  Add the MHE code and your price is $279.      Post Interview Discussion   Comments about the MK interview Other moms to recognize     Video of the Week: Meredith Kessler on racing as a mom at Ironman Arizona in November 2018. https://www.azcentral.com/videos/sports/2018/11/16/3-time-ironman-arizona-champion-meredith-kessler/2030020002/   Rinny April 2018 and her first race after having Izzy My first Triathlon Post Baby - Ironman 70.3 Texas || Episode 3       Endurance Trivia: How many weeks after giving birth to Archie, did Rachel Joyce take to do more than walk? 2 weeks 4 weeks 6 weeks 8 weeks https://www.triathlete.com/2017/01/training/world-champs-advice-training-pregnancy_297531     "What's New in the 303": https://303triathlon.com/why-now-is-time-for-youth-triathlon/     Other News:   https://www.cheekytummy.com/blog/11-fitness-tips-new-moms/ https://www.coeursports.com/blogs/latest/baby-onboard   Upcoming Interviews:   Running coach Andrew Simmons of Lifelong Endurance is joining us to talk about running coaching tips.  We can add coach Andrew to the long list of coaches who advocate lots of base work and some high end intensity.  His TrainingPeaks article Training in the Grey Zone: How to Avoid the Zone 3 Plateau is a read recommendation, but we are going to talk about it on the show. Coach Mikael Eriksson of Scientific Triathlon and "That Triathlon Show" podcast is joining us about training zones and how to make sure they are accurate and current.  With the context of the training (energy zones) we are going to talk about the importance of training volume in different training zones to achieve the right progressive overload and adaptations, and the many issues that can come from not executing the right training. Christie Aschwanden, author of "Good To Go".  Christie Aschwanden is science writer for FiveThirtyEight. She is also health columnist for The Washington Post.   She is a frequent contributor to The New York Times, a contributing editor for Runner’s World and a former contributing writer for Bicycling.  She is co-host of EMERGING FORM, a podcast about the creative process. Aschwanden has a blog called "Last Word on Nothing".  A lifetime athlete, Christie has raced in Europe and North America on the Team Rossignol Nordic ski racing squad. She lives with her husband and numerous animals on a small winery and farm in western Colorado. (Read more about how she found her place in this Oprah Magazine essay.) In her spare time, she enjoys trail running, bicycling, skiing, reading novels, digging in the garden and raising heritage poultry. Justin Blalog - Film Shared Territory: Gravel Bike Across Iceland     If there are any questions that you want to have asked of these amazing guests, DM on social media or email me at rich@milehighendurance.com.  Tell us your question and who it's for and we'll include it in the interview.  If you would like to remain anonymous, explain that or we'll give you credit for the question during the interview.  Eg, "this questions from listener, John Doe.     Closing:   Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster!  See the milehighendurance sponsors page.   Be sure to follow us on social media to get the show announcement each weekend, plus additional links to show content.  We forward information related to our guests and provide teasers for upcoming interviews. Facebook @milehighendurance Twitter @milehighpodcast Instagram @tripodcasterrich YouTube Channel @Mile High Endurance   We hope you enjoyed today's show.  Please rate us on iTunes or your podcast player.  Be sure you are subscribed in iTunes so you get the show automatically downloaded on Saturday evening and recommend Mile High Endurance to a friend.    Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!  

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

Meredith Kessler is a busy woman, but never one to disappoint. So she knocked on our hotel room door at 11pm after the Ironman New Zealand awards function, to sit down and record this episode with us. Still reeling from her surprise on stage, Kessler fills us in on the emotional roller coster of a Kona roll down, and we compare notes on laid back husbands, team sports as kids, and dumbbell shaped uteruses (that one is all hers). Enjoy our chat with Meredith Kessler, a fan favourite, who is open to discussing anything!

INTRO WITH BEV & MIKKI: Bev and Mikki are down in Taupo and introduce the episode from the swim start at IRONMAN New Zealand FEMALE PRO PANEL: (00:04:54) Meredith Kessler / Jocelyn McCauley / Laura Siddall / Teresa Adam Photo Credit Korupt Vision MALE PRO PANEL: (00:20:53) Terenzo Bozzone / Cameron Brown / Andrew Starykowicz / Braden Currie Photo Credit Korupt Vision TERESA ADAM PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:37:13) Photo credit: Korupt Vision TERENZO BOZZONE PRE RACE IMNZ INTERVIEW: (00:40:27) Photo credit: Korupt Vision BEVAN AND ROSS LOCKEY (AKA THE FLEA) IMNZ RACE REVIEW: (00:46:57) Bevan and Ross review both the mens and womens race at IMNZ plus Ross fills us in on his recent 85km Ultra Run at Old Ghost Road. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: LUKE PARKER: (00:47:21) Luke is the winner of the free race entry competition to the Port to Port MTB event. We catch up with Luke to find out a bit more about him. MENS FIELD INTERVIEWS: (01:15:42) TIM REED – 5TH PLACE MALE Photo credit: Korupt Vision BRADEN CURRIE – 3RD PLACE MALE ANDREW STARYKOWICZ – 2ND PLACE MALE MIKE PHILLIPS – IMNZ CHAMPION Photo credit: Korupt Vision WOMENS FIELD INTERVIEWS: (02:02:22) MEREDITH KESSLER - 3RD PLACE FEMALE i/v courtesy of Stef from www.witsup.com TERESA ADAM – 2ND PLACE FEMALE  Photo Credit Witsup JOCELYN MCCAULEY – IMNZ CHAMPION FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB FREE RACE ENTRY WINNER: HEIDI SOWERBY: (02:25:20) Heidi is the winner of the free race entry competition to IMNZ. We catch up with her post race to find out how it all went! LINKS: IRONMAN New Zealand at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand.aspx#/axzz5MQn4eazP Port to Port MTB at https://porttoportmtb.com/ More about Jocelyn McCauley at http://jocelynmccauley.com/index.html Meredith Kessler at http://www.meredithkessler.com/ Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ Teresa Adam on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TeresaAdamNZTriathlete/ Terenzo Bozzone at https://www.terenzo.com/ Braden Currie https://www.bradencurrie.com/ Cameron Brown at https://cameronbrowntriathlete.com/about Mike Phillips at https://mikephillips.co.nz/ Andrew Starykowicz at http://www.andrewstarykowicz.com/ Tim Reed at http://timreed.com.au/ Old Ghost Road at http://www.oldghostultra.com/ Ross Lockey (The Flea) on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/the_flea_triathlete/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I have the pleasure of talking with talented athlete and humble professional Kelsey Withrow about her race at IRONMAN© Cozumel. This is such an awesome interview as we talk about some tips that Meredith Kessler. We mention some things that happened to her right before the race that impact her race and also some of the unique tactics athletes should consider when racing this flat, windy, course with a salt water swim. The nutrition is something we discuss in detail and how she is still morphing this into something her body needs at different levels. Kelsey talks about how her friend and fellow competitor (Michelle Vesterby) DNF’d the race but still came out to support her on the run. -Weather that day: 71-84Water: 81-Age Group: PROHeight: 5’6”Weight: 117Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: ENVE 7.8Bike Elevation Gain: 13.1ftRun Elevation Gain: 13.1ftSwim: 48:41T1: 3:23Bike: 5:12:10 T2: 3:22Run: 3:40:36Total Race Time: 9:48:10-Gender Rank: 5Division Rank: 5Overall Rank: 63-Follow Kelsey,Instagram: @kelsey_withrowFacebook: Kelsey Withrow-Mentioned in this episode:Altra: https://www.altrarunning.com/ Amain cycling: https://www.amaincycling.com/ Argon18: https://www.argon18bike.com/en Bolle Helmets: https://www.bolle.com Core Motion: http://coremotionathletics.com/ ENVE Wheels: https://www.enve.com/ Polar: https://www.polar.com/us-en Powertap: https://www.powertap.com/ Renaissance club sport: https://www.renaissanceclubsport.com/ Roka: www.roka.com -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastWebsite: www.coachterrywilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I have the pleasure of talking with talented athlete and humble professional Kelsey Withrow about her race at IRONMAN© Cozumel. This is such an awesome interview as we talk about some tips that Meredith Kessler. We mention some things that happened to her right before the race that impact her race and also some of the unique tactics athletes should consider when racing this flat, windy, course with a salt water swim. The nutrition is something we discuss in detail and how she is still morphing this into something her body needs at different levels. Kelsey talks about how her friend and fellow competitor (Michelle Vesterby) DNF’d the race but still came out to support her on the run. -Weather that day: 71-84Water: 81-Age Group: PROHeight: 5’6”Weight: 117Calories per hour: 300PSI for this course: 100Depth of Wheels: ENVE 7.8Bike Elevation Gain: 13.1ftRun Elevation Gain: 13.1ftSwim: 48:41T1: 3:23Bike: 5:12:10 T2: 3:22Run: 3:40:36Total Race Time: 9:48:10-Gender Rank: 5Division Rank: 5Overall Rank: 63-Follow Kelsey,Instagram: @kelsey_withrowFacebook: Kelsey Withrow-Mentioned in this episode:Altra: https://www.altrarunning.com/ Amain cycling: https://www.amaincycling.com/ Argon18: https://www.argon18bike.com/en Bolle Helmets: https://www.bolle.com Core Motion: http://coremotionathletics.com/ ENVE Wheels: https://www.enve.com/ Polar: https://www.polar.com/us-en Powertap: https://www.powertap.com/ Renaissance club sport: https://www.renaissanceclubsport.com/ Roka: www.roka.com -Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @PerfectRacePodcastWebsite: www.coachterrywilson.com

We have coach, author, five time Kona qualifier, 15 Ironman finisher, podcaster, Debbie Potts with us today. We are going to be discussing two of her books, Life is Not A Race It's a Journey and The Wholeistic Method Manual and Workbook. Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD hemp extract that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a highly protective anti-oxidant and effective anti-inflammatory. WADA and USADA legal. Used by world class professional athletes. Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details. Thanks to last week's guests pro triathlete Meredith Kessler joining us today to talk about a number of topics. We are talking Kona, IMAZ, being an triathlete mom, but the main thing we are talking about today is the Outspoken: Women In Triathlon Summit. If you missed that interview, go back to episode #157 and check it out. Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are the no tie laces with custom tension for the perfect fit. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, most durable elastic bungee lace system available and they come in the MHE logo package. The regular price for the custom set is $19.98. For a limited time, through the end of the year Riplaces is going to offer a 25% discount. Just use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance for more information. Debbie Potts has been in the fitness industry for over twenty-five years and a competitive endurance athlete for twenty years. Along her journey, she has accomplished many goals including being nominated as one of the top one hundred best trainers in the U.S. by Men's Journal in 2004 and 2005 as well as participating in fifteen Ironman Triathlons - five of them were the Hawaii World Ironman Championship. Debbie has owned and operated her own fitness studio in Bellevue Washington since 2010 to offer an "all in one" fitness studio - now including The WHOLESTIC Method Nutritional Therapy program to transform the WHOLE person from the inside out. Let's get into the interview now with Debbie Potts.   Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use code MHE150 to save $150.   Topics: Triathlon Trivia on Adrenal Dysfunction and Fatigue Which of the following are terms is NOT used to refer to problems with the adrenal gland Adrenal dysfunction Adrenal insufficiency Addison's disease Hypoadrenia - Adrenal fatigue is a pseudoscientific diagnosis believed in alternative medicine to be the state when adrenal glands are exhausted and unable to produce adequate quantities of hormones, primarily the glucocorticoid cortisol, due to chronic stress or infections. Hyponatremia - As a result of low sodium, the amount of water in your body rises and causes your cells to swell. ... Your blood sodium level is normal if it’s 135 to 145 milliequivalents per liter (mEq/L)   Which of the following is NOT a common cause of Adrenal fatigue include (from Bulletproof) Poor diet Lack of sleep Working too hard Emotional trauma Physical trauma Lack of exercise Too much exercise Mold exposure   Which of the following is NOT a sign of adrenal dysfunction (from Mayo Clinic) Fatigue Body aches Unexplained weigh loss High blood pressure Low blood pressure Light Headedness Loss of body hair Skin discoloration News 70 Year Old Sets World AG record for Marathon New Years Resolutions Colin O'Brady - 33 years old, 54 days, 930 miles across Antarctica; with Louis Rudd; 400 pound sled; 7000 calories per day Read 12 books 52 weeks of strength training Something epic and new YouTube Video of the Week is sponsored by Rudy Project. Rudy Project has the helmets, glasses and gear to help you ride safe and look great. Use code MHE30 to get 30% off your full price items. YouTube Video of the Week Global Triathlon Network - New Years Resolutions from Pro Triathletes for 2018 Linsey Corbin Lionel Sanders Fredrick Van Lierde Tim Reed Matt Russell   Colin O'Brady - Colin O'Brady defies the 'impossible' with first-ever solo trek across Antarctica   Upcoming Interviews: Scott Fliegelman of Solos Wearables Bob Seebohar on metabolic efficiency and Birota Foods Our show is also supported by 303 Endurance Network, which includes 303Triathlon and 303 Cycling, which covers the endurance culture, news and events on triathlon and cycling. Be sure to subscribe to the 303Radio podcast and follow 303Triathlon's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! All of these discounts can be found at milehighendurance on the Discounts page. Be sure to follow us on social media to get the show announcement each weekend, plus additional links to show content. We forward information related to our guests and provide teasers for upcoming interviews. We are posting regular videos to the YouTube. Be sure to subscribe to the channel. Facebook @milehighendurance Twitter @milehighpodcast Instagram @tripodcasterrich YouTube Channel @Mile High Endurance We hope you enjoyed today's show. Please rate us on iTunes or your podcast player. Be sure you are subscribed in iTunes so you get the show automatically downloaded on Saturday evening and recommend Mile High Endurance to a friend. Happy New Years, everyone! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!      

  We have pro triathlete Meredith Kessler joining us today to talk about a number of topics. We are talking Kona, IMAZ, being an triathlete mom, but the main thing we are talking about today is the Outspoken: Women In Triathlon Summit.   Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD hemp extract that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a highly protective anti-oxidant and effective anti-inflammatory. WADA and USADA legal. Used by world class professional athletes. Save 20% by using the code "endurance" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details. If you have been sitting on the sidelines waiting to see what happens with the Farm Bill legislation, we have news to share with you a little later in the show. Thanks to last week's guests Tim Yount and Nick Koppin on the topic of the USAT ranking system, current criteria for qualifying for USAT Nationals and ITU AG Worlds. If you missed that interview, go back to episode #156 and check it out. Our interview is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are the no tie laces with custom tension for the perfect fit. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, most durable elastic bungee lace system available and they come in the MHE logo package. The regular price for the custom set is $19.98. For a limited time, through the end of the year Riplaces is going to offer a 25% discount. Just use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. These are a great Christmas stocking idea for your endurance athlete. Go to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance for more information. Keeping perspective. This post from Meredith Kessler to her son Mak after a rough day at the office in Kona was the original inspiration to have Meredith back on the show. Part of being a good athlete is keeping perspective. There are races that go well and races that don't. "Dear Mak: Sometimes cherished dreams come true and other times they repeatedly slip away. This picture symbolizes both. You and your dad are my most sacred dream while a dream of a quality race with gusto in Kona fell yet again by the wayside. Today your mom couldn’t finish what I started. It was not my best nor proudest moment in sport. While this may continue to haunt me, as Kona usually does, I will keep learning, growing and recalibrating from it all. On repeat! And always relentlessly hug you in between

Mikki reports back from another day of the IRONMAN Sports Medicine Conference in Kona. JOSH AMBERGER: (00:15:45) JAN VAN BERKEL: (00:36:32) MEREDITH KESSLER: (01:00:31) KEVIN COLLINGTON: (01:25:35) LIZ BLATCHFORD: (01:43:08) Photo Credit Korupt Vision WILL CLARKE (01:53:48) EMMA PALLANT: (02:08:25) LINKS: More about Kevin Collington at http://www.kevincollington.com/ Follow Kevin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KevinCollingtonTriathlete/ More about Jan Van Berkel at http://janvanberkel.com/ Follow Jan on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/janvanberkel/ More about Josh Amburger at http://www.josh-amberger.com/ Follow Josh on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/josh.amberger More about Meredith Kessler at http://www.meredithkessler.com/ Follow Meredith on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mbkessler55 Follow Emma on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/emma.pallant.77 Follow Liz Blatchford on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/liz_blatchford/ More about Will Clarke at http://will-clarke.com/ Follow Will on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/clarkey.will.tri/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

11x Ironman Champion and 22x 70.3 Champion Meredith Kessler talks openly about coming back to pro racing after "making a human." Hear about the strength work she did during pregnancy, how she decluttered her training and life and her 9 years racing as an age grouper before going pro. Meredith gives honest insights into the business side of pro life and the state of Triathlon today. Plus, Alyssa gets lost in the woods with a pregnant woman and a mailbag question about getting motivated after completing a big goal.

Our second episode of EarSplitz! We talk all about pregnancy and motherhood. We catch up with Leslie Myers (from Foodsense, Now!) about eating during pregnancy. Then we talk with Pro Triathletes Meredith Kessler (going to Kona for the World Championships) and Jess Smith (from Hard Coeur coaching) about performing as a triathlete and mother. You won't want to miss these interviews. Finally, coach Hailey Manning talks about working with your coach. iTunes: apple.co/2Rnpasv Foodsense Now: bit.ly/2LRSvXX Meredith Kessler: bit.ly/2Cisrpf Hard Coeur Coaching: hbit.ly/2NONP6Z Zwift: bit.ly/2wCBXxs David & Lilias: bit.ly/konakamps (Photo credit) Sachin Shrestha: bit.ly/2MNzZ8x

We have a special show for you this week, we talk all things periods in “Blood, Sweat and Gears.” It’s a really good listen whether you are a female athlete, a coach or you have a significant female in your life. We hear why it’s so important to have a regular period (it isn’t just about having babies), what it’s like to deal with your period on race day and how it can go very wrong if you don’t have a period. We’ll also tell you about an excellent app which will help athletes and coaches.SHOW NOTESA huge thank you to everyone who contributed to “Blood Sweat and Gears.” It’s not always easy to open up to a complete stranger, especially when it’s such a personal subject. But we know this will help others, so Jess Piasecki, Nikki Bartlett, Meredith Kessler and Georgie Bruinvels, please give yourself a big pat on the back! If you want to show your own thanks to any of these fabulous ladies, then you can find out more about them and their various projects:Dr Georgie BruinvelsGeorgie is an elite endurance athlete as well as being a Sports and Exercise Physiologist and Research Scientist at Orreco. She has helped to develop the FitrWoman™ app. This app is a MUST for all female athletes to track your cycle and get personalised nutritional and training suggestions. https://www.fitrwoman.com/Dr Jess PiaseckiJess is a GB runner and lecturer in Exercsie physiology. She first represented Great Britain as a junior and went on to become English 10,000m and British half marathon champion. She has written a number of excellent articles about female athletes on her website https://www.runscience.co.uk/Meredith KesslerMeredith is an American multiple Ironman and Ironman 70.3 Champion. She has completed 60 full-distance Ironman races! She is also a new mum to MAK and along with her husband Aaron, has written the brilliant Life of a Triathlete.Nikki BartlettNikki is a former rower who came up through the age group triathlon ranks before she turned Pro in 2015. Nikki has multiple podium finishes across Ironman and Ironman 70.3 races. https://www.nikkibartlett.com/If you haven’t read Helen’s blog about periods which kicked this whole idea off, then check it out.And a final thanks to the team at http://www.freesfx.co.uk for providing some funky beats for the introduction!Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. You can get 20% off your order during August with the code OXYGEN20 THREO - High performance apparel for active women, which is designed to fit and flatter your body. You can get £10 off any order over £40 AND a free swim cap with all orders at WWW.THREO.CO.UK Use the code OXYGEN10 before the 30th September 2018. FoodCell: The next generation of nutritional carriers. Designed to allow endurance triathletes and cyclists to carry enough food and gels, while allowing easy access. Get 20% off with the code Oxygen20 - code valid until 9th September 2018 - ideal for Ironman Wales! Check it out at https://flowcell.co.ukhttp://www.team.oxygenaddict.com : Join Team Oxygenaddict - Training plans for all triathlon distance - supported with coaching advice from Coach Rob! Get a two week sample training plan for £1 by emailing help@oxygenaddict.comhttp://www.fuelledbycake.com : Helen's charity cake recipe book, with contributions from people like Chrissie Wellington, Emma Pooley and Heather Fell. Only £10, and all proceeds go to charity!Our Patrons : Support the show with a monthly or one off donation - thanks so much for your support!If you liked what you heard in Blood Sweat and Gears, then why not go back and listen to some of our other podcasts? While you’re there, don’t forget to leave us a review on itunes.Listen on ITunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/cup-tri-triathlon-podcast/id951501034?mt=2Listen on Android: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/cup-of-tri-triathlon-podcast

  We hit the triathlon jackpot this with Coach Matt Dixon, Founder and Head Coach of Purplepatch Fitness! Dixon has worked with professional triathletes and champions like Tim Reed, Meredith Kessler, Jesse Thomas, Sarah Piampiano, Kevin Collington and many more! Do those names sound familiar? Of course they do because these are just some of the pros you see at the top of the podium at major races and World Championships.   So, yeah, this former professional athlete knows a thing or two about the sport of triathlon and producing high quality results. In his new book, "Fast Track Triathlete," Dixon offers his plan of attack for high performance in long-course triathlon—without sacrificing work or life. Developed for busy professionals with demanding schedules, the Fast-Track Triathlete program makes your PR possible in Ironman®, Ironman 70.3®, Rev3, and Challenge triathlon in about 10 hours a week. You simply don't have to bury yourself or commit "social suicide" to be a successful triathlete. We talk about planning your week, scaling workouts for travel and other interruptions, remaining flexible and being very HONEST about the time that you do have so that you don't compromise the other pillars of performance: Functional Strength, Recovery, Sleep and Nutrition. Triathlon should enhance your life, not inhibit it. Sound too good to be true? Take a listen and buy Matt's book today. It comes complete with training advice, race day guidance, functional strength workouts and sample training plans! Fast Track Triathlete Purplepatch Fitness Website Matt Dixon - Twitter  Purplepatch Fitness - Facebook Purplepatch Fitness - Instagram Purplepatch Fitness - YouTube All Rights Reserved Theme Music: ”Aitech" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode features chats with the great performers of 2015. American Meredith Kessler recorded the fastest Ironman of the year. Australian Kate Bevilaqua was the first woman to win an Ultra-distance Triathlon outright, beating the other women, and the men. Canadian Coach Marilyn Chychota shares her wisdom on how to create your own best performance. (Originally produced for WiSP Sports)

IronWomen kicks off 2017 with a star-studded line-up of guests as Sara Gross welcomes her new co-host Alyssa Godesky. They are joined by four women, all Ironman champions and coaches; Mary-Beth Ellis, Meredith Kessler, Hillary Biscay and Marilyn Chychota. Hear what motivates these successful sportswomen and what they share with the athletes they coach. (Originally produced for WiSP Sports)

ONE STEP AHEAD: Visceral fat and its relationship to athletic performance. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – BRADEN CURRIE & JOCELYN MCCAULEY: Both Braden and Jocelyn stunned Taupo with wins at IM New Zealand this year beating Cam Brown and Meredith Kessler for their first IMNZ victories. Braden is one of New Zealand’s most well-known multisport athletes, but his talent extends far beyond multisport. In this year alone he’s raced to a 2nd place at Coast to Coast, won Red Bull Defiance, won IM New Zealand and most recently took out the short course win with his teammate Courtney Atkinson at the inaugural Breca Wanaka Swimrun.   Jocelyn hails from Texas and whilst growing up there excelled in both swimming and running. The end of 2016 brought Jocelyn her first Ironman win at IM Mallorca and this year she accomplished her dream of winning IM New Zealand. SIMS SCIENCE: In this week’s segment Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) talks to us from New York about Nuun’s new hydration products. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

 WiSP IronWomen kicks off the new year with a star-studded line-up of guests as Sara Gross welcomes her new co-host Alyssa Godesky. They are joined by Ironman champions and all-round inspirational women; Mary-Beth Ellis, Meredith Kessler, Hillary Biscay and Marilyn Chychota. Hear what motivates and activates these highly successful sportswomen and what they share with their athletes as they plan their year. For more global women’s sports coverage visit www.wispsports.com and join us on social media @WiSP Sports.

IRONMAN TAUPO 70.3: Finish line interviews with Braden Currie and Meredith Kessler. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Mark Johnson is a sportswriter and sports photographer. He has covered cycling and endurance sports since the 1980s. His work often focuses on the business of pro cycling—a topic that frequently intersects with the sport’s long history of doping. Spitting in the Soup: Inside the dirty game of doping in sports. ONE STEP AHEAD: Performance Enhancing Supplement: Potassium Magnesium Aspartate. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – DAN WILSON: Bevan talks to ex-ITU athlete, Australian Dan Wilson about his career to date and his move into the 70.3 ranks. Dan has won his last 3 races – Noosa in October, Challenge Shepparton and 70.3 Western Sydney in November - so looking like the move has been a successful one! SID TALKS: Bevan chews the tri fat in our new segment with triathlete Laura Siddall. This week they talk Ironman Taupo 70.3, recent drug tests from Cozumel World Champs and Alistair Brownlee’ move to the 70.3 distance. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

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I start this week discussing an amazing event taking place in the Bay Area called the MBK Bay Area Cycle Challenge that is being lead by our friend, amazing person, professional triathlete and Ironman Champion Meredith Kessler. The event supports the Challenged Athletes Foundation. Whether you are in the Bay Area or not, you can support this event. Just CLICK HERE and donate a few dollars. They all add up. Challenged Athletes Foundation is a 501c3 organization so your donation is tax deductible. Let's come out in force as the Octane Nation and show Challenged Athletes Foundation, Meredith Kessler and her friends our support! CLICK HERE TO DONATE The second part of the show I discuss Heart Rate Variability. I don't go super deep into the science behind it because I am still researching and learning, but I know enough to take you through how you measure it, why you want to, and how to use the data.  The app that I mention on this show is Elite HRV which can be found at http://www.elitehrv.com/. The heart rate straps that I mention that are compatible with the app are the following: Wahoo Tickr ($49) or the updated and more feature rich Wahoo TickrX ($99) Polar H7 ($49) I personally use the Wahoo Tickr and love it. Support the Fuel Your Fire PodcastPLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageCollaborate with us on the Fuel Your Fire Running and Triathlon Facebook GroupFollow Us on TwitterFollow Us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on Twitter The coaching staff at Octane Athletics Training Systems is offering (zero obligation) FREE consultations for any athlete that is considering hiring a coach to work with them toward their goals. If this is of interest to you, simply fill out the form on this page and one of the coaches will follow up with you very quickly.  Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also, be sure to check out all of our other episodes at octane-athletics.com. Get your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance. If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.TEAMWORK | OPTIMISM | POSITIVITY

ONE STEP AHEAD: Quick and easy lunch and smoothie ideas. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Tapering - what it means leading into an event and why we do it. We also bring back Terenzo Bozzone and Meredith Kessler to talk about Ironman Taupo 70.3 and what they do in their taper phase leading into an event. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - MATT FITZGERALD: Matt Fitzgerald – writer/athlete/coach - is a prolific endurance author and frequent contributor to Ironman and Training Peaks. He talks to us about his most recent book 'How Bad Do You Want It - Mastering the Psychology of Mind over Muscle'. The greatest athletic performances spring from the mind, not the body. Elite athletes have known this for decades and now science is learning why it's true. In this fascinating new book Matt examines more than a dozen pivotal races to discover the surprising ways elite athletes strengthen their mental toughness. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: This week Bevan talks to Lauren Watson of SMC Events about the Mount Festival of Multisport incorporating the 2016 Port of Tauranga Half http://mountfestival.kiwi/ GIVEAWAY: WIN A FREE ENTRY to the Triathlon New Zealand Tag Team Championships held at the Mount Festival of Sport weekend, 8-10 January 2016. GEEK OUT: This week our geeky contributors 'The Prof and The Plews' talk to us about keeping your cool in extreme conditions and the strategies to help maximise your performance in triathlon. CONTACT US: Find out more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz  Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/ for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

ONE STEP AHEAD: Fluoride. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: We hear what Meredith Kessler and Terenzo Bozzone do during their base training phase. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – MEREDITH KESSLER & TERENZO BOZZONE: This week Meredith and Terenzo tell us about their love affair with triathlon and Taupo. They talk about the upcoming Ironman 70.3 and Ironman races in Taupo and tell us what they love about long distance triathlon and what’s so special about Taupo as a destination. THE BOGAN IN BOULDER: Our 'on the spot' roving reporter Carl Read (aka The Flying Mullet) gives us a weekly insight into life in Boulder. NEW SWIM SQUADS - AUT MILLENNIUM, AUCKLAND: Commencing Monday 21 September 2015… Fitter Swimming are launching new coached squads ideal for those athletes preparing for triathlon, open water and general fitness swimming. Situated at AUT Millennium in both the brand new National Aquatic Centre and the existing Millennium pool, our squads offer a unique opportunity to train year round in a 50 METRE POOL at a world class facility. CONTACT US: Find out more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz  Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

That's right, we had the pleasure of spending around an hour talking with Meredith Kessler (Twitter and Instagram), who minutes before our conversation had just wrapped up a 7-hour training day. You'd never know it though because she's got an amazing energy. Infectious. This is a must listen episode where Meredith opens up about her training and training partners, the sport of triathlon today, the newly formed Professional Triathlon Union, how she feels going into Kona as well as a sweet tribute to her super supportive husband and partner in life and business, Aaron. It was an honor and privilege to get to talk with Meredith and to add her to our Octane Athletics extended family.Support those that support Meredith!Click on sponsor logos for more information about their products and services.Life of A Triathlete: Life of a Triathlete from Meredith KesslerHelping triathletes excel and avoid the pitfalls. Home of the upcoming manuals Life of a Triathlete: Race Preparation and Life of a Triathlete: Business.Meredith and Aaron wrote the Life of a Triathlete manuals (an age group edition and a pro edition) to help athletes reach their goals in sport faster than being out on their own. They have compiled what Meredith has experienced and seen over her 16 years as an athlete (9 years as an amateur and 7 years as a pro) in over 55 long distance Ironman triathlons and countless other races. They take what is good and not so good and hope that they can through their own journey in sport. If they do, then they feel that their job is done!Core ElementzSomething Aaron and Meredith have been a part of and are currently in the middle of a soft launch of is Core Elementz.Core Elementz – Sports Performance Training ProgramsCore Elementz – Sports Performance Training ProgramsGet sports and fitness training sessions from our certified fitness trainers at Core Elementz. We offer Soccer, MMA, baseball training for individuals and atheltes. Core Elementz is the Internet’s best resource for comprehensive sports and personal fitness training. They connect users with workouts and nutritional packages from some of the nation’s most esteemed coaches and trainers, who specialize in all-inclusive fitness for:Beginners to advanced athletes.Youth sports-specific training - soccer, football, baseball and more!Nutrition programs for everything from performance and weight loss to diabetes and hypertension.Supplementation programs to fuel your fitness!Core Elementz is the only online fitness and nutrition experience that offers its clients the same level of training as professional athletes. The company currently offers streaming video workouts, sports-specific skill, speed and strength training, weight training, 30 day meal and nutritional programs all natural NSF Sports Certified supplements and a kid's corner. Core Elementz offers soccer, baseball, basketball, football, MMA fighting, golf, tennis...and more.Kids CornerKids Corner is being brought to you by the same people that brought you Core Elementz. Kids Corner is a safe online community just for kids. Kids Corner is dedicated to helping kids become more physically fit and live a healthier lifestyle through fun and educational online resources. Kids Corner provides kids with videos of games, skill training and fitness videos, current articles, interviews, a cooking show and much more.Support the Fuel Your Fire Podcast:If you get value from the show and want to tell us you appreciate us, how about popping for a bottle of water, a cup of coffee or a sandwich. Would you do that? If so, become an Octane Patron and pledge $1, $5, or $10 to the show.Support the Podcast by doing your shopping on Amazon.com. It’s that simple.No hidden or additional fees. We just get a few cents every time you head over to Amazon using this link. Also…PLEASE RATE THE FUEL YOUR FIRE PODCAST HERELike the Facebook PageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on InstagramFollow Dave on TwitterFollow Randy on TwitterFollow Mike on TwitterGet your Gatorade Endurance from your local running or triathlon specialty store or at Amazon.com. If your local store doesn’t have it, ask them why. Train with what is on course at over 350 running events around the country and at Ironman Triathlons, Gatorade Endurance.ACTIVE LISTENER DEAL EXTENDED… You get 10% off the purchase of any RecoveryPump System until September 7, 2015 by going to RecoveryPump.com and using the promo code: OCTANE at checkout. You will also get a $25 shipping credit and a$50 gift card with the purchase of an RP system or a $150 gift card with the purchase of the RPX system.Upcoming Events:NEXT WEEK: The folks from TriRig will join us. Check out TriRig and submit your comments or questions for them on our Facebook page or via phone at 740-414-FUEL (740-414-3835)Be sure to check out octane-athletics.com.

ONE STEP AHEAD: LCHF tips for athletes leading into their race. (A change from the planned protein in sports drinks). HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - MEREDITH KESSLER: Last year Meredith was awarded the 'Tenacity Award' in Triathlete Magazine's Best of 2014 Awards and voted one of 'The Magnificent 7' – Top 7 Performances of 2014 by the 'firstoffthebike.com' team. She has completed a breath-taking 53 Ironmans and in the last few years has become the consistent winner at IMNZ. We are delighted to be able to bring you an interview with this amazing athlete. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: High Intensity Interval Training - achieve significant fitness gains in a short time frame without feeling physically or mentally exhausted. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: A new GPS tracking system for following professional athletes during the IM major races. THE GEEK OUT: Concurrent training. Mixing resistance training with endurance training, does it work? CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition

In One Step Ahead Mikki talks to us about anti-inflammatory foods. Our Hot Property Interview this week (Kona week) is with Exercise Physiologist, author and owner of Purple Patch Fitness, Matt Dixon. Matt coaches some of the big names who'll be battling it out for the world title in Kona including Gina Crawford, Tim Reed and Meredith Kessler. In our Workout of the Week we catch up with the race post Kona. In the Geek-Out we look at energy drinks and bring you a study which has analysed the positive and negative effects of energy drinks on athletes. For our 5 Minute Focus we talk to Prof Grant Schofield about the upcoming LCHF "Back to the Future" Seminars being held in Auckland next month. Grant, who heads up the Human Potential Centre here at AUT/Millennium in Auckland, together with Dr Caryn Zinn and Jimmy Moore of "livinlavidalowcarb" will be presenting the latest in research and practice in low carb high fat eating. LINKS: Fermented cod liver oil/butter oil blend capsules can be found at http://www.greenpasture.org/public/Products/ButterCodLiverBlend/index.cfm  More about Matt Dixon at http://www.purplepatchfitness.com/  Buy Matt’s book “The Well Built Triathlete” here http://www.purplepatchfitness.com/wellbuilt-triathlete  More about the LCHF “Back to the Future” Seminars here http://www.humanpotentialcentre.aut.ac.nz/  Read about Jimmy Moore at http://www.livinlavidalowcarb.com/  CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz  Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/fittercoaching/  for the latest news and information Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition 

Macca and MG with a live studio audience present a podcast reviewing the latest racing from the Southern Hemisphere including IMNZ, Husky Long course, Challenge Philippines and Devonport Tri.   First up Ironman New Zealand taken out by Marko Albert with a cracking second place to legend Cam Brown and a solid third from MaccaX friend Terenzo Bozzone.   The guys discuss the DNF from ‘supermodel' Bevan Docherty.  The girls' race was won in record time by Meredith Kessler.  MG asks if this has motivated Macca….   Next up Husky Long Course in NSW, Australia taken out by a very in form Pete Jacobs.  Solid performances from other Aussies, Tim Reed and Sam Appleton with the girls'  race taken out by Liz Blatchford.   Macca told us of his Challenge Philippines experience where even getting behind a tuk tuk didn't help.  Is this the hardest race in the Southern Hemisphere?   Macca mixed with royalty when the royal princes of Bahrain raced at the Challenge event.   Devenport used to be one of the must do races in Australia – Macca infamously got banned from this race…….back in the day!   The experts then cast their eyes over the upcoming events, notably IM Melbourne and Abu Dhabi.  Will Crowie win Melbourne, can Supermodel finish the race?   Abu Dhabi short course will feature the Brownlee brothers.   Macca spoke about his upcoming plans – he's off to Carnivale in Rio with Michael Phelps but before that he'll be doing a charity ride in the UAE .   The heir to the Bahrain throne is swimming from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain – a cool 34km and Chris is joining on this crazy endeavor.   Other news: Camps are now on the website www.maccax.com/camps Places will fill fast…. Macca shoots a commercial for Under Armour's launch in Australia with Rebel Sport. The guys finish up with questions from the facebook group and Big Ring gets on the line…. Please take the time to leave a review on itunes.   TAGS   #Bevan Docherty, #Catch Club, #IMNZ, #Cameron Brown, #Marko Albert, #Tim Van Berkel, #Terenzo Bozzone, #Meredith Kessler, #Gina Crawford, #Candice Hammond, #Pete Jacobs, #Greg Bennett, #Ben Hammond, #Tim Reed, #Sam Appleton, #Liz Blatchford, #Carrie Lester, #Lisa Marangon, #Challenge Philippines, #Jurgen Zack, #Matt Burton, #Michael Murphy, #Rasmus Petraeus, #Freddy Croneborg, #Melissa Hauschildt, #Annabel Luxford, #Emma Pooley, #David Voth, #Devonport Triathlon, #Craig Walton, #Brad Bevan, #Aaron Royle, #Gillian Backhouse, #Darren Smith, #Scott Molina, #IM Melbourne, #Crowie, #Paul Ambrose, #Clayton Fettell, #Dirk Bockel, #Chris Kemp, #Carter Jackson, #Brownlees, #Michael Phelps, #Lance Armstrong, #Dave Scott, #Under Armour, #Rebel Sport

Macca & MG go through all the biggest races just completed and coming up. Macca talks about his broken hand and how it effects his season.  Races Discussed: Abu Dhabi Alcatraz Ironman New Zealand Melborne Ironman Los Cabos  Sounth Africa Ironman Questions: 1 - What prep can an age grouper make to eliminate equipment failures come race day? 2 - How to stay mentally positive after big set backs?  3 - How do you feel about the torpedo mounted bottles in the aero bars? 4 - How do you manage hunger and overeating after big workouts?  Honorable Mentions: Alister Brownlee, Bevan Docherty, Marko Albert, Terenzo Bozzone, Jesse Thomas, Keran Doe, Cameron Brown, Graham O'Grady, Ivan Rahna, Terenzo Bozzone, Pete Jacobs, Courtney Ogden, Oscar Galindez, Christian Kemp, Joe Gambles, Craig Alexander, Meredith Kessler, Gina Crawford, Caroline Steffan, Brett Sutton, Leanda Cave, Melissa Hauschildt, Candice Hammond, Marino Vanoeneker, Eneko Llanos , Jordan Rapp, Pauli Kiru, Luke Bell, David Dellow, Tim Burkel, Clayton Fattell, Tyler Butterfield, Sylvan Sydrie, Joseph Lampe, Chris Leigh, Frederik Van Lierde , Nicky Butterfield, Natasha Badman, Luke Mckenzie, Ronnie Schildknecht, Bart Anrous, James Cannamera, Bryan Rhodes, Lance Armstrong, Joe Flaco, Rory Mackelroy, Steve Larsen.

Macca & MG go for it on today's latest topics covering all the upcoming races on the circuit and who all the top athletes to watch in 2013 will be. Pucon, Lance Armstrong, Auckland 70.3, Ironman New Zealand, Challenge Wanaka, Hawaii Ironman, Super Swimmers, Peeing on the bike, how to prepare for these early races, race tips, 3 questions from the audience. Allot of laughs!   Honorable Mentions ....  Terenzo Bozzone, Kelly Bozzone, Rich Roll, Bryan Rhodes, Bevan Docherty, Graham O'Grady, Paul Ambrose, Pucon, Auckland 70.3, Challenge Wanaka, Oscar Galindez, Luke McKenzie, Ben Hoffman, Cameron Brown, Tim Burkel, Tim Van Berkel, Joe Gambels, Luke Bell, James Hodge, Leanda Cave, Mark Allen, Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong, Caroline Steffan, Meredith Kessler, Liz Blatchford, Cameron Dye, Joe Lamphe, Michael Prince, James Bowstead, Mark Bowstead, Fraser Cartmell, Brett Sutton, Pete Jacobs, Bart Arnouts, Farris Al Sutan, Marco Albert, James Cunama, Richard Murray, Ronnie I-Ron Schildknecht, Tim Don, Will Clarke, Alister Brownlee, Johnathan Brownlee, Bella Ballis, Jodie Swallow, Leon Griffin, Miles Stewart, Brad Bevan, Greg Welch and more.