Podcasts about olympic distance

In this episode, Patricia Siegel, a semi-professional runner, triathlete, and Pelvic Floor Expert, shares her story of overcoming postpartum trauma and creating innovative solutions for pelvic floor recovery. After a challenging 57-hour labor, Patricia faced significant postpartum challenges, including incontinence, pain, and emotional distress. Using her expertise in sports therapy and experience as an athlete, she developed a groundbreaking program to help women heal their pelvic floors and regain their strength.What You'll Learn in This Episode: • Patricia's birth story: From a birth center transfer to a 57-hour labor and a vaginal birth • The prevalence of pelvic floor dysfunction postpartum and how it can manifest as pain, incontinence, diastasis recti, and emotional tension • Why 80% of pelvic floor issues are fixable with proper exercises • The role of functional pelvic floor health and how Patricia's program incorporates swimming, running, and cycling • Tools like vaginal weights and pelvic wands for recovery (link in resources) • Understanding hypo- and hypertonic pelvic floor conditions and their impact • The importance of starting pelvic floor healing exercises immediately postpartum • Benefits of pelvic floor health for cesarean recoveryAbout Patricia Siegel:Born in Germany, Patricia studied sports medicine and became a semi-professional runner specializing in the 800m event. After moving to the U.S. on a scholarship, she competed in triathlons, including Ironman events, and qualified for the national age group championships in the Olympic Distance. Patricia now lives with her husband and two-year-old in Arroyo Grande, California, where she works as the Pelvic Floor Expert Columnist for STRONG Fitness Magazine and offers online courses to help women overcome postpartum pelvic floor challenges.Exclusive Offer for Our Listeners:Patricia is offering 20% off her course for our listeners! Use the code BORNWILD20 at checkout at www.thefitpelvicfloor.com.Connect with Patricia: • Website: www.thefitpelvicfloor.com • Instagram: @thefitpelvicfloor and @thepatsiegel • Connect with this podcast community: @sophiabirth, @bayareahomebirth, @bornwildmidwiferyResources Mentioned: • Patricia's online course: The Fit Pelvic Floor • Vaginal weights and pelvic wands for healing (links in resources) • STRONG Fitness MagazineKey Takeaways:Patricia reminds us that healing the pelvic floor is possible, and many postpartum challenges can be overcome with the right guidance, exercises, and support. Whether you're a new mom or a seasoned athlete, this episode will empower you to prioritize your pelvic floor health and reclaim your strength.Stay Wild

This week we get to hear about Paula's experience racing in China at the Challenge Beijing triathlon, and then we move on to your triathlon questions! This week we talked about:What do pros do with their trophiesAlternative races, and virtual racesRepairing tubeless tires at a car tire shopTailoring a 70.3 for Olympic distance racingCycling glovesDeveloping good habits and eliminating bad habits in triathlonA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

In this episode, I talk about what you can do to reduce pace fade within a race.  Send questions through to tim@trainsmooth.com 

With less than 3 days to go before my first Olympic Distance race of the year my thoughts drift towards race preparation.Are you racing soon? Let me know which race you have upcoming at thelonelytriathlon@gmail.com

Lake to Lake Triathlon in Loveland, CO this weekend plus IM Nice course unveiled, Gwen Jorgensen with a 2nd place at World Cup Hautulco, MX.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News - NICE IM Course Unveiled, TDF Starts 7/1 and 21 Riders to Watch; Gwen 2nd at Hautulco What's new in the 303 - Lake to Lake Triathlon Video of the Week - A Fighting Chance with Tim and Ken Hola   Endurance News:   Nice, France Course Unveiled for 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship June 21, 2023   - 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship Nice, France course maps now available by visiting HERE - Athletes can start practicing virtually on the Nice terrain by creating a free FulGaz account today - The men's edition of the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN World Championship race is taking place in Nice, France on September 10, with the women's edition taking place in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14 NICE, Fra. / TAMPA, Fla. (June 21, 2023) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – As preparations continue for the 2023 VinFast IRONMAN® World Championship triathlon, taking place in two locations for the first time in event history, IRONMAN has today revealed the Nice, France course the men's field will swim, bike, and run in the Côte d'Azur on September 10. The women will continue building on the Hawaiian roots of IRONMAN World Championship racing in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i on October 14.   As a nod to the immense triathlon history that exists in the European birthplace of long-distance triathlon that is Nice, France, the race will be centered around the “Promenade des Anglais”, Nice's most famous walkway – and an iconic location which has seen some of triathlon's elite race to victory, from Paula Newby-Fraser to Mark Allen. Adorned by palm trees and overlooking the azure waters, this is where crowds will gather to watch their athletes dive into the Mediterranean Sea from the “Plage des Ponchettes” and ultimately cross the VinFast IRONMAN World Championship finish line.   Beginning with the Mediterranean Sea swim, athletes will enter transition from the Promenade des Anglais and follow a double rectangular out and back course in the water, before embarking on one of the most iconic bike courses in all of the triathlon world. Technical and challenging but rewarding in its beauty, athletes will take in the rooftop villages of Vence, Gourdon and Tourettes-sur-Loup on the ascent, before they cruise down the “Route de Thorenc” and through the “Clues de Gréolières” on the descent, famous for its stunning feature film backdrop scenery.   The flat four lap run course will take runners up and down the glitzy Promenade des Anglais, giving them the opportunity to soak up the Mediterranean Sea and infamous Chaises Bleues (blue chairs) on one side, and the luxury hotels and casinos on the other, while gaining encouragement by the crowds gathered at multiple spectator friendly points.   21 riders to watch at the Tour de France 2023: It's not just Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar Who will stand out over the 21 stages from Bilbao to Paris? Here are Cycling Week's picks    Sign up to our newsletter Riders to watch at the 2023 Tour de France (Image credit: Getty Images) Adam Becket BY ADAM BECKET PUBLISHED 22 JUNE 2023 With just over a week until the 2023 Tour de France, teams are beginning to release their teams for the biggest race of the year. With 176 riders lining up in Bilbao next Saturday, however, it could be difficult to pick out the riders who you should be concentrating on.   We have separated out this list into four separate categories - the big two; the pretenders to the throne; the stage hunters; and the sprinters. All will have their chance over an exciting route, with lots of climbing, but also a few bunch finish stages thrown in too.   In the five Tours de France they have collectively raced, neither Jonas Vingegaard (Jumbo-Visma) or Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) have finished outside the top two. There are not a lot of safe bets in cycling, what with the constant threat of misfortune, but it will be a huge shock if these two are not at the top of the general classification come the end of the race.   Results: 2023 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco | Elite Women Results: 2023 World Triathlon Cup Huatulco | Elite Men   What's New in the 303:   Lake to Lake Triathlon, Loveland CO Early Packet Pick-up Information -Friday, June 23rd, 2023 -2:30 PM to 6 PM -Location & Address -Loveland High School Cafeteria -920 W 29TH ST, Loveland, CO 80538 -Parking -West Parking Lot of Loveland High School -Packet Pick Up Requirements​ -​Must Bring a Photo ID -Must Have Your USAT Annual Membership Card -​If you are an Annual USAT Member -You Must Pick Up your OWN Race Packet -​Including Relay Team Members​   Pre-Race Meeting Information - Friday 4 PM   If you are new to triathlon or Lake to Lake, please plan on attending the pre-race meeting at 4 pm on Friday at packet pickup.   We will have info concerning all the event categories~ Olympic~ Sprint~Relays~ Aquabike. This is a great time to ask specific questions about the event course, venue, rules, and all your other race questions.   If you are not able to attend this meeting, please feel free to contact Peggy any time before the event, and we will also have staff at all pre-race activities to answer any questions you may have.   Olympic Distance - Wave Start Sheet -Wave 1 - Olympic Distance -​7:00 AM -Swim Cap: Yellow -Males Under 40, & All Elite/Pros -Wave 2 - Olympic Distance -7:04 AM -Swim Cap: White -Males 40 & Over -Wave 3 - Olympic Distance -7:08 AM -Swim Cap: Marigold -Females Under 40 -Wave 4 - Olympic Distance -7:12 AM -Swim Cap: Powder -Females 40 & Over   Video of the Week: 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder: A Fighting Chance Ep.2 presented by Wahoo Fitness     Ken Hola did his first Ironman at the age of 72 and has done 5 including 2 HI, FL, WI and one other.   Upcoming Interview: Returning guest Tim Hola who has joined us to talk about Kona and Norseman is coming back on the show with his Dad Ken Hola who just crushed the 80-85 division at Ironman Boulder 70.3.   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it!

This triathlon season one of our Triathlon Nutrition Academy athletes, Leigh Yong has gone from strength to strength! She's been smashing PB's, standing on podiums and generally been on fire!  So naturally, I asked her to come on the podcast and share her secrets to success. After spending 3 years building towards her first Ironman in 2022 (thanks Covid), she decided to step back and focus on Sprint and Olympic Distance events. She has just completed 5 of the 6 races in the 2XU triathlon series in Victoria and managed 4th overall in her age group!   She's switched from ‘completing' to competing and shares with you her secret sauce!     To give Leigh some love, follow her on the ‘gram @leighyong   LINKS   Doors to the Triathlon Nutrition Academy are sneakily open RIGHT NOW! Leigh joined the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program in September 2022 and has just had her most successful triathlon season ever as a result! CLICK HERE TO GET THESE PERFORMANCE GAINS TOO! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just because you think you eat really well, doesn't mean you're eating properly to support triathlon training. A great lesson to learn, sooner rather than later in your triathlon career! Joining me on the podcast is Canadian cyclist turned triathlete from Ontario, Steve Duquette. He's been “out and about” doing triathlon for a year or two after making the switch and shares with me his journey from a training and nutrition perspective. In 2022 he completed a Sprint distance, Olympic Distance and Half Ironman events. Despite getting to the finish line of all three races, he knew he was capable of so much more, especially on the nutrition front.  In this episode he shares: What the biggest things he's learnt about triathlon nutrition specifically What's changed in the way he now eats specifically for triathlon Some of the biggest myths or misconceptions around endurance nutrition that I've busted His biggest wins - from a training, nutrition and body composition perspective What he's currently working on with his nutrition as he heads towards 70.3 Muskoka with a score to settle  Tune in for a great case study of someone that eats well and trains hard, but didn't quite have it all dialled in for triathlon. To give Steve some love, follow him on the gram @stephenduquette  LINKS Join the waitlist for our next sneaky Triathlon Nutrition Academy opening NEXT WEEK! Steve joined the Triathlon Nutrition Academy program in September 2022 and hasn't looked back! www.dietitianapproved.com/academy Check how well you're doing when it comes to your nutrition with our 50 step checklist to Triathlon Nutrition Mastery: dietitianapproved.com/checklist Website: www.dietitianapproved.com Instagram: @Dietitian.Approved  @triathlonnutritionacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/DietitianApproved   The Triathlon Nutrition Academy is a podcast by Dietitian Approved. All rights reserved. www.dietitianapproved.com/academy   Dietitian Approved acknowledges the Traditional custodians of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, The Turrbal and Jagera peoples. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I answer a question on what is the best power you should hold for an Olympic Distance triathlon. Send questions through to tim@trainsmooth.com 

I recount my day at a triathlon in Columbus Ohio. All in all a good race and one you should consider!

I finished my second (and last) Olympic Distance triathlon this year and I was faster here and slower there. My thoughts follow!

This week's special Mother's Day Show features Marathoner, Triathlete, and Physician Assistant Barbara Weisman, MS PA-C. Check out this week's episode as discus how Barbara lost almost 100 pounds, what inspires her to train for triathlons and marathons, and how to find the balance between work, family, and fitness.   For more information check out www.bemoretoday.com.   Barbara writes: When I graduated High School in 2001 I weighed 250 pounds and was clinically MORBIDLY OBESE. I was literally killing myself eating so much and leading a life of inactivity. But my first semester of college, I decided that I was IN CHARGE  - and with healthier diet options and regular exercise, I lost almost 100 pounds.   I graduated & got married in 2004, became a Physician Assistant in 2007, and by 2013 had 3 children. Fifteen years from my high school graduation, I completed by first 13.1 half in Miami. I don't know if anyone, including myself thought I could finish. In the summer of 2016 we moved to LA, and since then, I have pursued even more challenging athletic events including 5 LA Marathons,  NYC marathon in 2019, a Spartan & Tough Mudder challenge.  On a whim suggestion from someone I met at a race expo ((Who doesn't LOVE RACE EXPOS)) I signed up for my first triathlon sprint ,even though I never swam in the ocean !!! My first open water swim was 2 **days** before the race and I was terrified !!! Since that race I have completed 3 sprint triathlons. This past fall I completed my first Olympic Distance triathlon and even though I was LAST in my age group I was so incredibly proud of what I had accomplished.   Every Marathon has taught me invaluable lessons in physical & mental training and perseverance. In my most recent race this past March, I can humbly say I didn't “hit the wall.”    I am not fast, but I keep showing up to workouts. Sometimes I set my alarm, super early to squeeze in my workouts before my scheduled patients, and to be able to swim in the ocean to see the sun rise. Many of my friends “don't get it.” But I know that after all these years, I have not only kept the weight off, but gained muscle, been able to promote a healthy lifestyle all while accomplishing some crazy athletic events too with a smile, and sometimes even a hot pink tutu. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

In this episode, I answer a question on training for an Olympic distance triathlon a month after your half Ironman. Send questions to tim@trainsmooth.com 

We're talking about the Free Training Plans for 2022, brought to you by Coach Will at Tri Hard Endurance Coaching.  How to set them up, how to access.  These plans are for registered Max athletes, so get signed up to learn about these very detailed plans. Sprint & Olympic Distance. Let's Train Together!www.maxperformanceonline.com

Eloise Wellings is a long-distance runner and two-time Olympian. Earlier this month, she ran the fastest marathon debut by an Australian woman, finishing the London event in a time of 2.29.42.Despite her serious ambition, Eloise tries not to take herself too seriously.In this week's episode of SportsParenthood, we speak with Eloise from hotel quarantine in Sydney, where on the day of the interview, she had one sleep to go before being reunited with her husband and two young kids, her biggest supporters.Eloise's dream to be an Olympic athlete started when she was 10 — watching the 1992 Barcelona Games. At just 16 years of age, she qualified for the 2000 Sydney Games, when a heartbreaking stress fracture eventually meant she couldn't compete.What happened next is extraordinary. Eloise missed the Athens and Beijing Olympics, before qualifying for London and Rio in the gruelling 10,000 metre and 5,000 metre events. This year, she didn't make the time for Tokyo and decided to give the marathon a go.This is a story of having faith, celebrating effort, taking risks, and not giving up.More information:Eloise Wellings | WebsiteLove Mercy FoundationVisit: www.sportsparenthood.com.au

What thoughts do you have before and during a race? Are you 100% focused on the swim, bike and run? Are you 100% confident? What things run through your head?In this podcast I will share with you what racing the Olympic Distance was like and what thoughts I had before and during each discipline. 

“Now that I've been running for over a decade, I could just keep adding things and adding things. And by the end of the day, I would be training 24/7, adding all these new exercises. And I do gain a lot of confidence from doing these things, but then I like to assess what's actually helping me." We're joined by Joe Klecker, 2021 U.S. Olympian in the 10,000 meters.Joe has an amazing story and it was so fun exploring his journey to making the 2021 Olympic team. One of the things that stands out about Joe's story is how both his mother and father were world class runners back in their day. In fact, Joe's mother was an Olympic runner as well! Joe displays so much perspective on making his first Olympic team four years earlier than he originally expected. He said something we all can benefit from when he spoke about competing at his first Olympics: this first big experience is a stepping stone towards more big moments. It's easy to get overwhelmed and forget that we're all on a journey and that every moment, no matter how big, is still a moment to learn and to grow for future opportunities. Joe may only be 24 years old but he shares a lot of wisdom throughout our conversation.Timestamped Show Notes(3:25) Continuing an Olympic legacy…(5:43) A couple of tricks that worked for Jon…(7:16) Key advice to make the 10,000-meter team…(11:12) Making all the right decisions in the last portion of the race…(14:31) “I got a lot of confidence in where I ran my 10k PR, the conditions were a bit warm and I knew that I was well in shape to run the standard.”(16:32) The power of a Coach's belief…(18:37) “You're not just running as hard as you can to hit that pace. You need to be relaxed.”(23:15) A team dynamic and an effective training approach…(25:26) How has Covid impacted training, and what does strength training look like?(31:24) What ancillary activities do you feel are important?(34:42) “I mean, obviously, my whole career has been surrounded by my mom being an Olympian. When I'm at cross country meets in high school, that's kind of what people know, like, ‘Oh, that's Joe, his mom's an Olympian.'”(36:27) A few words about reaching a career goal early…(39:35) Preparing for Tokyo…(43:47) “Every day, your training doesn't need to be perfect. But if you have a purpose every day when you go out, I think that it makes it a lot easier to see improvement, even on easy days.”References2021 Olympic Trials 10,000 meter Final - YouTubeSound Running Invite 5000m (Joe's 13:06 PR) - YouTubeOn Running - websiteUFC's Bo Sandoval on Fueling the Pursuit - SimplecastGuestJoe Klecker - On Running bio | Instagram | TwitterJoe's fav UCAN product: Cookies & Cream Energy + Protein TubHosts:Jon Rankin - gobemore.co | @chasejonrankinBryan Green - maketheleapbook.com | @maketheleapbookLearn More:UCAN - ucan.co | @genucanYour Personal Best Awaits

Scientific Triathlon coach James Teagle is back on That Triathlon Show. In today's episode, he shares advice on how best to train and prepare for sprint and Olympic distance races for age-group triathletes.    IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Base training for sprint and Olympic distance athletes -Specificity: when, why and how should training start to really emulate your goal event -The balance between training to the race demands and to your athletic profile -Executing the race - tips (pacing, strategy, preparation, and more) for getting the most out of yourself on race day -Example key workouts to use in the lead-up to the race -Tips for training on a tight time budget   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts273/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: James's coaching profile on Scientific Triathlon and Instagram Introducing elite triathlete and Scientific Triathlon coach James Teagle | EP#161 Q&A #78 - Triathlon and the COVID-19 pandemic Q&A #43 - Weight gain during Ironman training, and is there too much intensity in traditional triathlon swim programs Training ideologies with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#212 Fatigue management with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#204 Base training: off-season do’s and dont’s with James Teagle and Lachlan Kerin | EP#201   RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

Fitting in a last minute triathlon in Lake Bala brought a few unexpected surprises

Kicking off Season 2 is today's guest, Noel Mulkey from Tulsa, OK. If you follow Noel on social media, you know the kind of athlete that he is. In only 5 years doing triathlon, he holds multiple Olympic Distance overall wins and course records in the south Midwest region. He was awarded All American triathlete for the past 3 years in a row and on his very first attempt at a Half Ironman distance, he qualified for the 2019 Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Nice. And it all started with running in an attempt to lose weight and find himself again after detox and recovery from a hard battle with heroin abuse at a very young age. To follow Noel, check him out on Instagram at @noelmulkey and Tik Tok at @noelmulk0.If you have had challenges in your life, that you have conquered by getting into running and/or have an extraordinary race experience you would like to share as a guest on this podcast, please email us at QuitxStartRunning@gmail.com or post your story in the Quit Something | Start Running Facebook Group.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qxsr/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, you'll hear the conviction in Sarah Jamieson's voice, on a topic close to her heart — the consequences of kids being ‘flogged' as runners from a young age. The Australian middle distance runner — a three-time Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medalist — recently wrote an article: ‘Kids Running. Stop the Madness', where she noted: “I have NEVER seen a child who trains hard and wins, go on and succeed as an older athlete. NEVER!” For Sarah, who's head coach at Perth Running Club and is now a mum of four, watching parents on the sidelines, or trackside, is a blast from the past for her, which is what prompted her to speak up. This is a thought-provoking conversation, where Sarah ultimately advocates for running less. As someone who competed as an elite athlete until she was 35 years of age, and is at the coalface as a coach and parent … sports parents, it's important to listen to what she has to say.

How do they do it? This is a question that Taylor Knibb and Kyleigh Spearing, two of the top triathletes in the world get asked a lot, but one they often ask themselves as well. Even more admirable than the on-paper accolades, is the gratitude, humility, and wisdom in which the Cornell University seniors impart as they reflect on challenges faced, experiences had, and lessons learned. For Taylor and Kyleigh, success has been a matter of establishing strong support systems, incorporating fun, and rolling with the punches. In addition to triathlon, the dynamic duo were key leaders in taking their cross country team to the 2019 NCAA D1 National Championships after what was an extremely uncertain start to their season. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, their enlightened perspectives and open attitudes are guiding them through the abrupt end of their collegiate careers in the presence of an unpredictable future. Background for the Non-Triathlete: USA Triathlon (USAT) has a developmental program for Youth Elite ages 13-15 (super-sprint distance: 375m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run) and Junior Elite ages 16-19 (sprint distance: 750m, 20km, 5km race). The program consists of a summer series including the Richmond Youth/Junior Elite Cup race in Virginia and the Flatland Youth/Junior Elite Cup race in Iowa. The series culminates with a national championship where the top 3 Juniors are selected to represent Team USA at the International Triathlon Union (ITU) World Triathlon Grand Final for the Under 20 (U20) Junior division. As a bridge from U20 competition to Elite, Olympic level competition, there is the U23 category. The standard Olympic Distance triathlon is a 1500m swim, 40km bike, and 10km run. For more information: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-triathlon/elite

This is The Do It For Yourself Podcast.  Each week I sit down with someone who is doing it for themselves and chasing a dream they just couldn’t suppress.  This is often speakers, entrepreneurs, or athletes.  They all share one thing in common, they are overcoming challenges and never giving up.  Someone who is Doing It For Themselves is not selfish in their pursuit, they are simply chasing a dream or working towards a goal because it is something THEY want to do.  They are not forging down a path because society or someone is telling them it’s what they should be doing. My Guest this week is Conor Bollinger.  Conor is a competitive triathlete racing at a very high level.  Conor has competed in the world championships for the Half Ironman distance and also as part of Team USA in the Olympic Distance.  Conor was playing sports as a kid but it wasn't until young adulthood after making some decisions as a college student that he really began to take a step back and become selfish.  Conor became selfish in a way to take care of himself, making changes that he knew he needed to make to get better.  Through these changes, Conor found triathlon and a love was born. This is a great insight into the guy we see on Instagram, giving tips of the day, buying massive tubs of almond butter and block updates.  I really enjoyed this conversation with Conor and I hope you do too.     Conor's Instagram Do It For Yourself Instagram

in this episode, I answer a question on tapering between an Olympic Distance triathlon & a Ironman 70.3

In this episode, I answer a question for an athlete who is new to triathlon and wants to target an Olympic Distance race and do well.

In advance of Kate's Olympic-distance triathlon, Alicia and Kate talk about racing short-course races with tips and advice on how hard to push, how to pace, fuel and how to have fun with it all. Also, get an update on Alicia's first race of the season at Ironman Connecticut 70.3. 

In this episode, I answer a question on how to improve your Olympic distance run speed.The cycling challenge link is at https://cyclesmooth.com/cycling-challenge/

Smurf and Smurfette are Age Group Triathletes, juggling their professional careers with Ironman Triathlon training on the road to Ironman Cairns 2019. This week, we welcome our first professional triathlete on to the Smurf & Smurfette Podcast. Kierra Sansome is 1 year into a professional triathlon career, navigating the transition from age grouper to pro. This week's episode includes;> How Kierra found triathlon, found purpose and changed her life> The journey to her first triathlon (an Olympic Distance!), first 70.3 and first Ironman> The story of winning her age group at her first Ironman Triathlon> Finishing 4th in her age group at her first Ironman World Championships> The transition from age grouper to pro> What a typical week of training looks like now as a pro compared to being an age grouper> Tips for first time Ironman athletesShowlinks- www.smurfandsmurfette.com.au- joshua@smurfandsmurfette.com.au - salome@smurfandsmurfette.com.au- www.facebook.com/smurfandsmurfettetri - Instagram @smurfandsmurfettetriCoached by www.trispecific.com

- Owner of, Santa Barbara based, Strength Incorporated - 4 Olympic Distance triathlons and The Arnold Sports Festival - The Importance of brotherhood - Addiction, and coming out of the darkness - Chris, literally, turned right instead of left one night and how it changed his life forever - How important fitness is to every part of life - How he went from doing cocaine in the morning to losing 100+ pounds and being a competitive athlete - What he is doing now with his Phoenix Transformation Experience

In this episode, I answer a couple of questions with regards to how many sprint distance triathlons you can do and if doing a Olympic Distance triathlon two weeks out from a 70.3 is a good idea.

In this episode, I answer a question on what you should have during an Olympic Distance triathlon.

In this episode, I answer a question if it is best to use a road bike when racing an Olympic distance hilly technical course.

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend David Zuber about his race at the Michigan Titanium Olympic Distance triathlon. This is part of a unique race venue that holds an Olympic Distance race, a 70.3 distance race, and a 140.6 distance triathlon all on the same day, as well as an Aqua bike as well. Also to note about this race, there is a full distance triathlon relay here as well. David shares his experience at this race and highly recommends it to first timers. Thanks for coming on the show and I look forward to having you back on the show!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 65 - 87Water: 76.4-Age Group: M 45-49Height: 5’6”Weight: 170PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: Swim – 37:14T1 – 4:33Bike – 1:15:06T2 – 2:22Run – 53:23Total Race Time: 2:52:38-Gender Rank: 65Division Rank: 3Overall Rank: 77-Follow David,Facebook: David Zuber-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend David Zuber about his race at the Michigan Titanium Olympic Distance triathlon. This is part of a unique race venue that holds an Olympic Distance race, a 70.3 distance race, and a 140.6 distance triathlon all on the same day, as well as an Aqua bike as well. Also to note about this race, there is a full distance triathlon relay here as well. David shares his experience at this race and highly recommends it to first timers. Thanks for coming on the show and I look forward to having you back on the show!-Enjoy the show. To see pictures from their race, go to https://www.coachterrywilson.com/perfect-Weather that day: 65 - 87Water: 76.4-Age Group: M 45-49Height: 5’6”Weight: 170PSI for this course: 110Depth of Wheels: Swim – 37:14T1 – 4:33Bike – 1:15:06T2 – 2:22Run – 53:23Total Race Time: 2:52:38-Gender Rank: 65Division Rank: 3Overall Rank: 77-Follow David,Facebook: David Zuber-Follow Coach Terry:Instagram: @CoachTerryWilsonInstagram: @PerfectRacePodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/CoachTerryWilsonWebsite: www.CoachTerryWilson.com

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question on how to get faster 10km time during an Olympic distance triathlon.

In this episode of Ask The Coach, I answer a question for an athlete who is tossing up if he should do a Olympic Distance or a 70.3 for his first triathlon. I give him a number of things to consider including drive, available training hours, family commitments and more.

Ever since I read her first race report on the Abbotsford Triathlon Club’s website, I was determined to bring her engaging story telling abilities to Fitspeek. Making the jump from keyboard to microphone was a natural one for Chloe Knull, as you will find out in this Fitspeek Express Feature. Chloe tells about her challenges in completing her very first Olympic Distance triathlon which involve moving the week of the race and a very greasy pre-race meal. Hear all about it by pressing play below. http://www.fitspeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Chloe-Knull-is-Fitspeeks-Newest-Voice.mp3

On today's show, Iott and  Zucco discuss olympic distance training and racing and also challenge the listeners to a swim task!  

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4316.mp3] Link epi4316.mp3 Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Intro Bumper: Hello, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, depending on where you find yourself physically located on the space-time continuum relative to the orbit, tilt and spin of this muddy rock. This is Chris your host and this is episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive podcast.   Why 4-316? Well, my current numbering scheme topology reflects the different incarnations of the RunRunLive Podcast over the last 7 years.  Some of these incarnations were due to new or failed technology, some because I just felt an inflection point creep up on me like stern, but stealthy, thief in the night.  So…this is version 4 of the podcast and the 316th official episode.  Anyhoo…the current version comes out every 2 weeks.  I try to get them out on Fridays because I know most runners have their long runs on the weekends.  I try to keep it under an hour in length so it fits into your workout.  I cover topics related to endurance sports that interest me.  I interview people related to this, and I salt in some life motivation and balance topics to assist you on your journeys. In today’s show we chat with Matt Chrehan who has produced a graphic novel around the Prefontain story.  I was interested in this because, at least for me, endurance sports is a highly emotional and impactful endeavor – but this epic-ness tends to translate poorly into communication mediums, such as film.   In the first section we’ll go into more detail on water bottles than you ever imagined could exist.  In section two I’m going to give you the race report on my first Olympic Distance triathlon – that I haven’t done yet.  It’s actually this weekend, but through the power of visualization I’m going to tell you how I win my age group.   I’ve had as great couple weeks of training since we last talked.  I feel strong.  I ran a nice 2-hour trial run in the big rain storm a couple weekends back and managed not to run into anything, hit my head OR fall down.  This past weekend was out 4th of July holiday.  I went down to my house on Cape Cod and got some excellent volume in.  Thursday I biked down to Chatham light, ran a 1.5 hour out and back on the beach and biked home.   I got a bit turned around on the ride home and the whole session ended up being close to a 2.5 hour brick.  I always get lost on the Cape because it all looks the same.  It’s like those old Flintstones cartoons where they just repeat the background scenery to save money.  The Cape has no landmarks it’s the same scrub oak and pine and cottages repeated on an infinite loop.   Saturday I did a 1 hour ocean open water swim across Pleasant Bay in Harwich.  It was low tide and I had some challenges trying to stay out of the boat moorings but not scraping my nose against the horseshoe crabs on the bottom.  Then I hopped on Fuji-San and spun out a 2 hour ride on the rail trail.  The rail trail was nuts.  Jammed with holiday traffic.  I was just trying to go for an easy spin and catch up on podcasts.  Whenever I passed a real cyclist they felt compelled to catch me and ride with me.  I guess when some old dude on a rusty old Fuji passes you on the rail trail you have to justify your roadie-credentials.   Then on Sunday I went out for a 2.5 hour long run in the heat of the day.  It was a bit rough, but good preparation for this weekend’s tri.  So, yeah, around 8 hours of endurance training over the weekend plus yardwork and I got to spend some quality time with my wife.  I patched up the small tears that have been appearing in my wetsuit as I use it more.  I have a can of that “Seal Cement” which is this viscous black goop like roofing tar.  It’s like that stuff they use up hear in the North East to fix the cracks in the roads. It works great on wet suits.  I made a bit of a mess with it, my application is not going to earn any artistic awards but functionally it does the trick.   … That sure sounds like a lot of activity as I read through it.   I get the sense that sometimes people think I’m a workaholic.  I don’t think so.  I think that moniker applies to people who are out of balance in the way they pursue their work.  They subsume all aspects of their life to the mindless pursuit of work.  Mindless because they work for the sake of work and not because that work aligns with some purpose.   Workaholics try to lose themselves in work because they are afraid.  They are afraid to confront themselves, to look in the mirror and have to see themselves.  They use work and struggle as a mask or a drug to justify not engaging in life, because it scares them.  It’s an addiction, and like any addiction it allows the addict to abdicate their free will to some other power.   I’m active.  I’m kinetic.  I don’t like idle time.  I believe there is something worthy in spending yourself fully in a noble cause. But I’m not addicted to work.  I drive my own boat and I’m accountable for the direction of that boat.  I’m ok with the chaos of the ocean and the random winds of change that buffet upon it.   That’s what I would like you to think about.  Why do you do what you do?  How does it align with your purpose?  How could you rebalance your life to find more positive stress?   I’ll tell you a secret.  The times when I am most at peace, when I sleep soundly, are those times when I’ve executed well and fully some work that makes a difference.   And for that I am grateful.  On with the show! Section one - Running Tips Water Bottle Deep Dive - http://runrunlive.com/water-bottle-deep-dive Voices of reason – the interviews Matthew J.J. Crehan - www.mattcrehancomics.com On 30th May 2015, Matt Crehan Comics will release The Art of Running: The Steve Prefontaine Story, which tells the story of the legendary American distance runner Steve Prefontaine.  The Art of Running details Prefontaine’s extraordinary life in graphic novel form for the very first time, from growing up in Coos Bay and attending the University of Oregon, to his visit to Munich for the 1972 Olympic Games, and his unfortunate and tragic death at the young age of 24.  Publication of the graphic novel was funded by a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 which raised £5,261 and helped to pay for the artwork and printing costs.  As Prefontaine always saw running as a work of art, his love of the sport is beautifully told through the graphic novel medium where the movement of running can be explored and detailed perfectly. The book will feature a foreword by British distance runner and 1974 European 5000m Champion, Brendan Foster CBE, and will be launched to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Prefontaine’s death.  When asked about The Art of Running project, Matthew said: “I wanted to show the sport of track and field as a real art form, as Prefontaine always thought of it, and give athletes a book that was something different but also inspiring.”  The Art of Running is Crehan’s first published graphic novel, his previous work included the re-launch of classic British comic character Alf Tupper: The Tough of the Track in the pages of Athletics Weekly, as well as having several short comics published by GrayHaven Comics and Ninth Art Press. Matthew J.J. Crehan Writer / Letterer / Marketing Executive www.mattcrehancomics.com mattcrehan.1991@gmail.com (+44) 07432 688 034 Section Two – Life Lessons Massachusetts Triathlon Olympic Distance Tri Race Report  - http://runrunlive.com/massachusetts-triathlon-olympic-distance-tri-race-report Outro Ok my friends – that’s it.  Nothing left to do now except gracefully slink towards the exit an hope nobody notices that we split our pants laughing out loud at the antics from episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I’ve got that triathlon this weekend.  I’m not worried about it.  Assuming I can avoid all the B-movie obstacles it should be fun.  Forecasts are calling for a hot day but even at my leisurely pace I should be back in the barn by 10:00 AM.   I have Fuji-San all cleaned up and ready to go.  I bought as new helmet and have so far avoided bashing my head on anything.   After this race I was going to ride the Hampshire 100 but my MTB buddies aren’t doing it so I may pass.  After that is the epic road trip to Hood to Coast in Portland at the end of August.  I’m still offering a size large, brand new, Team Hoyt, Addidas Jacket with a $65 price tag still on it.  The rules of the game are if you contribute $50 or more to my cause you get a chance to win the jacket!  So far your odds are very good!  Check the show notes for a picture – it’s a super nice jacket.   https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research … On the domestic front my garden is having up and down.  Looks like I’m going to get hundreds of pounds of potatoes form my potato box. I’ve got lots of beans.  I’ve got a great crop of berries.  I’m going to get some apples because I managed to prune and spray this year.   My tomatoes and squash aren’t doing very well, which is a disappointment.  And I’ve got a rodent problem.  Not the Chipmunks.  Not the rabbits.  I’ve got a population explosion of woodchucks.  They’ve eaten all my parsley and lettuce and even snacked on some of my cilantro.   They are quite brazen.  I’ve seen a momma and several babies hanging around the yard.  I moved my remaining parsley pot up onto my back deck and they climbed the stairs to get to it!  I decided to bring the fight to them.  Frist my wife and I had some fun throwing smoke bombs down the holes in the front lawn, which although I’m sure is quite useless, creates quite a show and makes you feel like you’re doing something.  I brought out the big trap and baited it with apples.  I’ve caught two of the young ones so far.  You may ask, “What do you do with them when you trap them?” Well, I know it’s bad karma but I was going to drown them in a water barrel.  I mean, I’m a tough guy.  I’ve watched several Al Pacino movies.   But when I tried that the trap was about 4 inches too long so instead I just gave it a nice refreshing bath as it clung to the top of the cage looking at me.   Now, as we all know, it’s illegal to transport and release wild animals.  But if said wild animal just happened to be taking a relaxing ride in the back of my truck, for, you know, purely enjoyment purposes…and the cage just happened to be open when I parked at the trail head for my mountain bike ride…and that hypothetical wild animal chose to exit the cage and the truck at that point in time…well that’s more a case of free will in action than the unlawful redistribution of gophers.  You’d think that old border collie that lives in my house might scare them off.   … Well it’s getting late and I’ve spent too much time on this today.  I’ve got to go grocery shopping and pick up my mountain bike from the repair shop.   Don’t forget to say yes to adventure and sign up for the Wapack Trail race on September 6th at the Windblown ski area in Ipswich New Hamshire and join me for some mountain running smack down fun.  http://wapack.freeservers.com/ … You remember Bruce Van Horn from a couple episodes ago?  I was listening to him recently and he did this bit about how he loves everyone.  He tells people every time they meet someone new to think in their heads “I Love You” and it will force you to have empathy in the interaction.   Well, being from the North East, we are not a very touchy-feely culture.  And the thought of telling random people “I Love You” cracked me up.   I tried this with some of my interactions during the day, and you know what?  It works for me.  It totally changes the interaction.  Not because I love anyone but the process of thinking it is just so culturally absurd it makes me laugh internally, which breaks me out of my frame, which pulls me into the interaction in a new light.   It’s the equivalent of imagining everyone you meet with bunny ears.  It breaks your frame and allows you to approach the interaction unbiased.  Give it a try.  But don’t try to hug me.  And I’ll see you out there.  Closing comments Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Http://www.marathonbq.com http://runrunlive.com/my-books  

The RunRunLive 4.0 Podcast Episode 4-316 – Matt Crehan - Graphic Running (Audio: link) [audio:http://www.RunRunLive.com/PodcastEpisodes/epi4316.mp3] Link epi4316.mp3 Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Intro Bumper: Hello, good morning, good afternoon, good evening, depending on where you find yourself physically located on the space-time continuum relative to the orbit, tilt and spin of this muddy rock. This is Chris your host and this is episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive podcast.   Why 4-316? Well, my current numbering scheme topology reflects the different incarnations of the RunRunLive Podcast over the last 7 years.  Some of these incarnations were due to new or failed technology, some because I just felt an inflection point creep up on me like stern, but stealthy, thief in the night.  So…this is version 4 of the podcast and the 316th official episode.  Anyhoo…the current version comes out every 2 weeks.  I try to get them out on Fridays because I know most runners have their long runs on the weekends.  I try to keep it under an hour in length so it fits into your workout.  I cover topics related to endurance sports that interest me.  I interview people related to this, and I salt in some life motivation and balance topics to assist you on your journeys. In today's show we chat with Matt Chrehan who has produced a graphic novel around the Prefontain story.  I was interested in this because, at least for me, endurance sports is a highly emotional and impactful endeavor – but this epic-ness tends to translate poorly into communication mediums, such as film.   In the first section we'll go into more detail on water bottles than you ever imagined could exist.  In section two I'm going to give you the race report on my first Olympic Distance triathlon – that I haven't done yet.  It's actually this weekend, but through the power of visualization I'm going to tell you how I win my age group.   I've had as great couple weeks of training since we last talked.  I feel strong.  I ran a nice 2-hour trial run in the big rain storm a couple weekends back and managed not to run into anything, hit my head OR fall down.  This past weekend was out 4th of July holiday.  I went down to my house on Cape Cod and got some excellent volume in.  Thursday I biked down to Chatham light, ran a 1.5 hour out and back on the beach and biked home.   I got a bit turned around on the ride home and the whole session ended up being close to a 2.5 hour brick.  I always get lost on the Cape because it all looks the same.  It's like those old Flintstones cartoons where they just repeat the background scenery to save money.  The Cape has no landmarks it's the same scrub oak and pine and cottages repeated on an infinite loop.   Saturday I did a 1 hour ocean open water swim across Pleasant Bay in Harwich.  It was low tide and I had some challenges trying to stay out of the boat moorings but not scraping my nose against the horseshoe crabs on the bottom.  Then I hopped on Fuji-San and spun out a 2 hour ride on the rail trail.  The rail trail was nuts.  Jammed with holiday traffic.  I was just trying to go for an easy spin and catch up on podcasts.  Whenever I passed a real cyclist they felt compelled to catch me and ride with me.  I guess when some old dude on a rusty old Fuji passes you on the rail trail you have to justify your roadie-credentials.   Then on Sunday I went out for a 2.5 hour long run in the heat of the day.  It was a bit rough, but good preparation for this weekend's tri.  So, yeah, around 8 hours of endurance training over the weekend plus yardwork and I got to spend some quality time with my wife.  I patched up the small tears that have been appearing in my wetsuit as I use it more.  I have a can of that “Seal Cement” which is this viscous black goop like roofing tar.  It's like that stuff they use up hear in the North East to fix the cracks in the roads. It works great on wet suits.  I made a bit of a mess with it, my application is not going to earn any artistic awards but functionally it does the trick.   … That sure sounds like a lot of activity as I read through it.   I get the sense that sometimes people think I'm a workaholic.  I don't think so.  I think that moniker applies to people who are out of balance in the way they pursue their work.  They subsume all aspects of their life to the mindless pursuit of work.  Mindless because they work for the sake of work and not because that work aligns with some purpose.   Workaholics try to lose themselves in work because they are afraid.  They are afraid to confront themselves, to look in the mirror and have to see themselves.  They use work and struggle as a mask or a drug to justify not engaging in life, because it scares them.  It's an addiction, and like any addiction it allows the addict to abdicate their free will to some other power.   I'm active.  I'm kinetic.  I don't like idle time.  I believe there is something worthy in spending yourself fully in a noble cause. But I'm not addicted to work.  I drive my own boat and I'm accountable for the direction of that boat.  I'm ok with the chaos of the ocean and the random winds of change that buffet upon it.   That's what I would like you to think about.  Why do you do what you do?  How does it align with your purpose?  How could you rebalance your life to find more positive stress?   I'll tell you a secret.  The times when I am most at peace, when I sleep soundly, are those times when I've executed well and fully some work that makes a difference.   And for that I am grateful.  On with the show! Section one - Running Tips Water Bottle Deep Dive - http://runrunlive.com/water-bottle-deep-dive Voices of reason – the interviews Matthew J.J. Crehan - www.mattcrehancomics.com On 30th May 2015, Matt Crehan Comics will release The Art of Running: The Steve Prefontaine Story, which tells the story of the legendary American distance runner Steve Prefontaine.  The Art of Running details Prefontaine's extraordinary life in graphic novel form for the very first time, from growing up in Coos Bay and attending the University of Oregon, to his visit to Munich for the 1972 Olympic Games, and his unfortunate and tragic death at the young age of 24.  Publication of the graphic novel was funded by a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 which raised £5,261 and helped to pay for the artwork and printing costs.  As Prefontaine always saw running as a work of art, his love of the sport is beautifully told through the graphic novel medium where the movement of running can be explored and detailed perfectly. The book will feature a foreword by British distance runner and 1974 European 5000m Champion, Brendan Foster CBE, and will be launched to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Prefontaine's death.  When asked about The Art of Running project, Matthew said: “I wanted to show the sport of track and field as a real art form, as Prefontaine always thought of it, and give athletes a book that was something different but also inspiring.”  The Art of Running is Crehan's first published graphic novel, his previous work included the re-launch of classic British comic character Alf Tupper: The Tough of the Track in the pages of Athletics Weekly, as well as having several short comics published by GrayHaven Comics and Ninth Art Press. Matthew J.J. Crehan Writer / Letterer / Marketing Executive www.mattcrehancomics.com mattcrehan.1991@gmail.com (+44) 07432 688 034 Section Two – Life Lessons Massachusetts Triathlon Olympic Distance Tri Race Report  - http://runrunlive.com/massachusetts-triathlon-olympic-distance-tri-race-report Outro Ok my friends – that's it.  Nothing left to do now except gracefully slink towards the exit an hope nobody notices that we split our pants laughing out loud at the antics from episode 4-316 of the RunRunLive Podcast.  I've got that triathlon this weekend.  I'm not worried about it.  Assuming I can avoid all the B-movie obstacles it should be fun.  Forecasts are calling for a hot day but even at my leisurely pace I should be back in the barn by 10:00 AM.   I have Fuji-San all cleaned up and ready to go.  I bought as new helmet and have so far avoided bashing my head on anything.   After this race I was going to ride the Hampshire 100 but my MTB buddies aren't doing it so I may pass.  After that is the epic road trip to Hood to Coast in Portland at the end of August.  I'm still offering a size large, brand new, Team Hoyt, Addidas Jacket with a $65 price tag still on it.  The rules of the game are if you contribute $50 or more to my cause you get a chance to win the jacket!  So far your odds are very good!  Check the show notes for a picture – it's a super nice jacket.   https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research … On the domestic front my garden is having up and down.  Looks like I'm going to get hundreds of pounds of potatoes form my potato box. I've got lots of beans.  I've got a great crop of berries.  I'm going to get some apples because I managed to prune and spray this year.   My tomatoes and squash aren't doing very well, which is a disappointment.  And I've got a rodent problem.  Not the Chipmunks.  Not the rabbits.  I've got a population explosion of woodchucks.  They've eaten all my parsley and lettuce and even snacked on some of my cilantro.   They are quite brazen.  I've seen a momma and several babies hanging around the yard.  I moved my remaining parsley pot up onto my back deck and they climbed the stairs to get to it!  I decided to bring the fight to them.  Frist my wife and I had some fun throwing smoke bombs down the holes in the front lawn, which although I'm sure is quite useless, creates quite a show and makes you feel like you're doing something.  I brought out the big trap and baited it with apples.  I've caught two of the young ones so far.  You may ask, “What do you do with them when you trap them?” Well, I know it's bad karma but I was going to drown them in a water barrel.  I mean, I'm a tough guy.  I've watched several Al Pacino movies.   But when I tried that the trap was about 4 inches too long so instead I just gave it a nice refreshing bath as it clung to the top of the cage looking at me.   Now, as we all know, it's illegal to transport and release wild animals.  But if said wild animal just happened to be taking a relaxing ride in the back of my truck, for, you know, purely enjoyment purposes…and the cage just happened to be open when I parked at the trail head for my mountain bike ride…and that hypothetical wild animal chose to exit the cage and the truck at that point in time…well that's more a case of free will in action than the unlawful redistribution of gophers.  You'd think that old border collie that lives in my house might scare them off.   … Well it's getting late and I've spent too much time on this today.  I've got to go grocery shopping and pick up my mountain bike from the repair shop.   Don't forget to say yes to adventure and sign up for the Wapack Trail race on September 6th at the Windblown ski area in Ipswich New Hamshire and join me for some mountain running smack down fun.  http://wapack.freeservers.com/ … You remember Bruce Van Horn from a couple episodes ago?  I was listening to him recently and he did this bit about how he loves everyone.  He tells people every time they meet someone new to think in their heads “I Love You” and it will force you to have empathy in the interaction.   Well, being from the North East, we are not a very touchy-feely culture.  And the thought of telling random people “I Love You” cracked me up.   I tried this with some of my interactions during the day, and you know what?  It works for me.  It totally changes the interaction.  Not because I love anyone but the process of thinking it is just so culturally absurd it makes me laugh internally, which breaks me out of my frame, which pulls me into the interaction in a new light.   It's the equivalent of imagining everyone you meet with bunny ears.  It breaks your frame and allows you to approach the interaction unbiased.  Give it a try.  But don't try to hug me.  And I'll see you out there.  Closing comments Support my Hood-to-Coast Relay for Cancer Research - https://finishcancer2015.everydayhero.com/us/chris-russell-hood-to-coast-for-cancer-research Http://www.marathonbq.com http://runrunlive.com/my-books  

ONE STEP AHEAD: Carb cravings and some supplements you can take to curb the craving. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: This week we talk to Joanne 'JoJo the Stalker' Baxas (Editor in Chief for MaccaX) and Nick Cicerchi (Author) about their new book 'The Macca Model'. Both Jo and Nick are part of the MaccaX Team and worked in collaboration on this new venture looking at what makes Macca and the MaccaX family so successful. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Testing your fitness before race day. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW - CAMERON DYE: Cameron Dye is one of the most prominent non-drafting Olympic Distance athletes in the States. He turned pro in 2007 after four years as an NCAA swimmer at the University of Iowa and made a big splash in 2010 with a win at St. Anthony's, Florida beating both Greg Bennett and Craig Alexander. Since then he has steadily improved and last year won the 2014 Life Time Tri Series for the 3rd consecutive year, and more recently winning again at St Anthony's in a time of 1:47:59, almost 40 seconds ahead of second place. Bev talks to Cam about his career to date, his upcoming race at Challenge Knoxville, his plans for the future and his thoughts about 'going long'. THE GEEK OUT: Using ultrasound to determine muscle glycogen depletion in athletes. 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 

On today's show Iott and Zucco introduce the newest member to the TrainingBible Coaching  family, Robert Haviland.  We offer 3 free months coaching to 3 lucky athletes.  We also discuss Olympic Distance race tips.