Podcast appearances and mentions of sam appleton

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  

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On today's episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon, host of the Purple Patch Podcast, discusses a special episode featuring a re-screening of the Triathlon Therapy Podcast with former Pro Triathletes Tim Reed and Sam Appleton. Dixon reflects on his coaching journey with Reed and Appleton, emphasizing the importance of health, mindset, and adaptability. He highlights the significance of integrating training into daily life, the value of perceived exertion over data, and the need for athletes to focus on fundamentals like sleep and recovery. The conversation also touches on the challenges of coaching multiple athletes and the importance of balancing professional and personal life. Purple Patch and Episode Resources Follow Triathlon Therapy Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7F0bGUuoCLjJRk7vVEgnpb Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/triathlon-therapy/id1671702582 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triathlon_therapy_podcast/ 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

This episode, Tim Reed and Sam Appleton welcome Josh Amberger to the pod to discuss T100 Singapore, Oceanside 70.3, Josh being robbed of an Ironman victory by a doper and other miscellaneous topics. Get it in ya ear holes!

CEO of Precision Hydration Andy Blow sat down with Sam Appleton and discussed his triathlon background, precision products, sweat loss and sweat testing to improve performance, technology innovations, race fueling and the increase in use of carbohydrates, carb loading pre-race, pro racing dynamics, fueling at Kona and training your guts. NERD BELTS wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and creator of the Nerd Belt Steve McKenna won Ironman NZ 2024 and took 2nd at Long Course World champs last year wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and in a race, so get your belt today at the following link; www.nerdbelts.comRPG Coaching is one of the best coaching crew in triathlon. Check out their new website and the various membership offerings at a variety of competitive prices; rpgcoaching.comFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Sam Appleton joins Reedy and Clint to breakdown the 70.3 Champs race in Taupo, the Hayden Wilde v Jelle Geens battle, Taylor Knibb being unbeatable, the Ironman Pro Series, and what to expect in 2025.Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They've gathered the world's best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit: Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to: nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

On the ground in KONA discussions with, Luke McKenzie, Tim Don & Sam Appleton. Reedy and Clint talk:race predictions at the start of the mara in KONA (00.00.45).post-race summary (00.02.20).Post Race chat with Sam Appleton (00.08.30). Post Race chat with Luke McKenzie (00.14:45). Post Race chat with Tim Don (00.18.10). Aid StationThis episode of Triathlon Therapy Podcast is sponsored by Aid Station. As an athlete-owned and operated online store, Aid Station understands the role that good nutrition plays in peak performance. They've gathered the world's best sports nutrition products under one website so you can spend less time stressing about your fuel and more time getting outside. Stocking over 1,000 products from 80+ brands, including energy gels, chews, hydration, running socks, hats, and recovery products - anything that aids your performance. Take your triathlon journey to the next level and download Aid Station App or visit Fuelling Performance - Nutrition is the 1st discipline | Aid StationNerd BeltsNerd Belts wants to ensure you smash your next race with the best hydration belt in the game. Owner and king nerd Steve McKenna recently won Ironman NZ wearing his trusty race nutrition belt and many other pros around the world are jumping on board. There is no better way to stay hydrated and fueled during training and on race day. Aid Station are a huge nerd supporter and stock all your nerdy needs or head to nerd beltsFollow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

Welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. This new mini-series will reflect on over two decades of coaching top endurance athletes and executives. Join IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon as he'll draw lessons from these individuals to help you achieve high performance in various aspects of life. These high-performance lessons will be integrated into monthly episodes over the next year.  The first episode focuses on Australian triathlete Sam Appleton, who exemplified the trait of controlling the controllable. Despite a challenging two weeks leading up to the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championships, including illness and a nagging Achilles injury, Sam maintained a positive mindset and executed his race strategy. He placed 6th overall, demonstrating the power of focusing on controllable factors for high performance. Dixon emphasizes that this mindset applies beyond sports, improving resilience and reducing anxiety in athletic and professional settings. If you have any questions about the Purple Patch program, feel free to reach out at info@purplepatchfitness.com.   Episode Timestamps: 00:00-3:52 Welcome and Episode Introduction 3:52-14:17 Meat and Potatoes: Background on Sam racing 2018 IRONMAN World Championships in South Africa 14:17-End: Sam's performance during 2018 IRONMAN World Championship Race   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

A double episode this week as Leon Chevalier, Sam Appleton and Ben Kanute go over their training weeks for week 2 and 3. Ben talks about his 2nd place at Michigan 70.3, Appo's panic inducing sauna sessions and addressing whether needing to go the dentist is an indication of a successful world champs camp? All this and lots more in this double episode! The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs http://www.thefeed.com/triathlonhour Precision Fuel & Hydration - Click the link to get 15% off your first order  Precision I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race: Race Planner Wyn Republic - To receive 15% off your order go to wynrepublic.com/thetriathlonhour, that's WYN republic with a Y

Welcome to the first episode of Road to Kona! This is a 7 week podcast series where we will follow the training build ups of professional triathletes Léon Chevalier, Sam Appleton & Ben Kanute as they prepare to race the Ironman World Champs on the big island of Hawaii - Kona! Precision Fuel & Hydration - Click the link to get 15% off your first order  Precision I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race: Race Planner Wyn Republic - To receive 15% off your order go to wynrepublic.com/thetriathlonhour, that's WYN republic with a Y  

In today's episode Sam Appleton joins us to talk all about his win at Ironman Australia, the training he did leading into it including giving away full training weeks, mistakes & lessons learnt and much more. The Feed - Your one stop shop for all your triathlon needs http://www.thefeed.com/triathlonhour PILLAR PERFORMANCE - Go to Pillar Performance first-time customers of PILLAR can use the code 'TTH15' at checkout to receive 15% off the full PILLAR Performance range. Precision Fuel & Hydration - Click the link to get 15% off your first order  Precision I recommend PF 90, PF 30, 60 drink mix, Flow Gel and the 1500 electrolyte tabs. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a plan for your next race: Race Planner WYN REPUBLIC - To receive 15% off your order go to wynrepublic.com/thetriathlonhour, that's WYN republic with a Y

Sam Appleton goes over his epic win with Steve and Reedy from Ironman Port Macquarie, and discusses:- Intro (0.0.0).- Sam ‘Appoconda' Appleton (0.0.35).- Ironman Port Macquarie (0.3.10).- The pressure on performance (0.4.58).- Ironman preparation (0.7.40).- Cable Beach triathlon (0.15.48).- Kona 2024 for Appo and Steve (0.16.55).- Steve has a baby and races an Ironman in the same week (0.23.30).- Financial pressures (0.29.30).- Steve's three Ironman races since December (0.30.30).- Career riding on this (0.31.30).- Body shut down post Ironman race (0.36.00).- Staying composed during the back end of the Ironman marathon (0.38.00).- Cable Beach triathlon (0.45.00).- Steve and Reedy's Training Peaks plan for elite athletes (0.46.20).This episode was powered by Cable Beach Triathlon in Broome 30 August - 1 September 2024. A truly unique location and amazing event which all triathlon frothers should add to their race bucket list. Sign up today at Home | Cable Beach TriathlonThumbnail image by guru @koruptvisionFollow us at:Follow us at:Insta: @triathlon_therapy_podcastTiktok: @triathlontherapypodcast

The boys hadn't had enough of each other just yet and joined the pod to discuss their epic battle at Ironman Port Macquarie. The boys provide great insight into parts of the race no one could see (eg, people falling into bushes to get out of their way on the run). They chat also on the PTO European Open and Maxxys amazing win.As always the guru @koruptvision captured all the best race moments, including this podium photo.

Sam Appleton joined us straight after his race in Clash Endurance Miami to discuss recent race results (3:27), Sam's recent training block (15:00), Clash Miami race debrief (18:30) and helped answer fan questions on obtaining a pro license, how to pick a coach, improving swim speed, best sledges & Zone 1 running (29:45).image by @koruptvision

Episode 19 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam are in another bad mood. An awful performance vs Brentford means Saints still have an outside chance of getting relegated. We talk Ralph, the squad, the fan reaction at Brentford and what's in store between now and the end of a long old season.

Episode 17 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam are in a bad mood. The worst month of our season compounded by a familiar style drubbing, this time at the hands of Chelsea. The boys meander through recent fixtures, what's gone wrong, Ralph's complicity, player mentality, and what we expect by way of response.

Our interview guests this week are A'nna Roby and Jordan Jones. Jordan is a former pro triathlete and does work for Athlete Blood Test. A'nna Roby has a PhD in Nutrition and is Athlete Blood Test's Chief Researcher.   It's also a huge race weekend with the first 70.3 North America races.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Feature Interview with A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones about Athlete Blood Test Endurance News The first Ironman 70.3 weekend of 2022 What's new in the 303 There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County   Interview - A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones Jordan Jones is from Medford Massachusetts, went to Boston University and currently lives in Steamboat, CO. He is owner of Powder7 Ski shop in Golden, CO. He is a proud father of now 3 children with his latest arrival just two weeks ago.   A'nna Roby earned her PhD at Cornell University and is the Chief Researcher at Athlete Blood Test. PhD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, licensed Dietitian, certified Personal Trainer.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   The race takes place on Saturday 2 April 2022 with the opening 1.9km swim at Oceanside Harbour.   The Pro race will start at 0640 local time. That corresponds to 1440 in the UK, 1540 CET and 0940 Eastern Time.   The race will be broadcast live, with the event the first of 11 IRONMAN 70.3 events to be broadcast in 2022 in a new partnership with Outside TV. You will be able to watch for free via web, mobile or connected TV app.   PRO Men Let's kick off with the triathlon racing return of Alistair Brownlee. Not for the first time in his career, it's been a long road back from injury and surgery for the two-time Olympic Champion.   Lionel Sanders is no stranger to this race – he went 3rd / 1st / 1st / 2nd between 2015 and 2018 – and is on a similar road to Brownlee for the IRONMAN World Championship St George. Whatever happens during the swim and bike, he's expecting this one to come down to the late stages of the run… and is very confident of where his form is at for that final discipline.   Ben Kanute must be a strong contender, having won the last two editions. He has already raced well this year – third at CLASH Miami – and will surely be better here as a result of that. He's already said that Oceanside is an event he is excited for.   Sam Long, the winner in Miami, is on the start list but after his impressive start to the year he is seemingly set to skip this one and fully focus on prep for St. George. Jason West, who finished second in Miami (and was fifth last year), will race however. No thoughts of May 7 for him however.   Opening his season here will be Rudy Von Berg, who we spoke to at length earlier in the year. He also knows the race well, racing fifth in 2018 and second in 2019, and he is rarely far from the podium in any race. If he's in contention in the late stages of the run too, watch out as he typically has an extra gear over the closing kilometres if needed.   Rudy is another athlete not thinking about St George – though he will make his full-distance debut at IRONMAN France later this year.   Add in Sam Appleton, Jackson Laundry, Matt Hanson, Andreas Dreitz, David McNamee, Bart Aernouts and more and you have what will be perhaps the deepest field we will see this side of St George.   PRO Women Just as with the men's race, we have both a stellar cast of talent and an intriguing mix with some athletes looking towards St George and others fully intent on spoiling their plans.   Daniela Ryf has five World Championship titles to her name over this distance, which in years past would make her the odds-on favourite for the win. She took top spot on the podium here in 2019.   Second to Laura Philipp at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai earlier this month was a strong start to Daniela's year, but not quite enough as yet to think she is back to her absolute brilliant and almost unbeatable best. Will this be another step towards that status? That is one of the most interesting sub-plots of this event.   We will see something new from Taylor Knibb this week – she's got a TT bike! It's not as though her road bike was seemingly holding her back in 2021 to be fair, where she earned a World Championship bronze medal in only her second 70.3 race start, as well as that impressive display at the Collins Cup. Oh, and an Olympic Games silver medal was pretty good too.   Still a youngster in triathlon terms, how will a bit more planning before that first race (and the new bike) impact her performance in 2022?   Just as with the men, we have the defending champion racing here in the shape of Canadian star Paula Findlay. She was in a class of her own on the bike in October, and reflecting back on that hugely impressive PTO 2020 Championship victory in December 2020, she is strong across all three disciplines. At her best, that makes her tough for anyone to beat.   Holly Lawrence (2017) and Heather Jackson (2015 and 2013) add to the previous winners set to race on Saturday, and both have multiple World Championship podium finishes on their records, Lawrence of course taking the IRONMAN 70.3 title in 2016.   Australia's Ashleigh Gentle made seemingly light work of CLASH Miami recently as everyone around her was melting in the baking Florida heat, while Skye Moench was an impressive sixth at the 70.3 World Championship and Jackie Hering was just one place behind her in Utah. They will all add further quality to what should be a fantastic race.   That's far from a complete list of podium contenders either – don't miss it.   You can find the full Pro start list here.   Prize Money: What's on the line? The prize purse on offer this weekend is $50,000 – with each of the winners collecting a $7,500 share of that total   In addition to money, there will be a total of six qualifying slots (three MPRO / three FPRO) for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George in late October 2022.   The total funds will be paid eight-deep, as follows:   $7,500 $5,000 $3,750 $3,000 $2,000 $1,500 $1,250 $1,000   IRONMAN 70.3 Texas in Galveston - Beachside Best Race with us at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas and experience the best of both worlds, blending together a PR chasers dream course with a beachside bliss atmosphere. Athletes kick off their day with a protected, saltwater swim in the Bay at Moody Gardens, transition to a flat and fast bike course along the Texas Gulf Coast, and cap it off with a spectator-filled run. As athletes race, friends and family can experience the famous local beaches, iconic Moody Gardens, and Pleasure Pier. Beaches, boardwalks, and your personal best await you at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas.​     What's New in the 303:   There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine By Jessica McWhirt   I've been researching for the past several weeks to find information for athletes with Migraine. But not only Migraine, athletes with fatigue and dizziness, and how to train and race while living with a chronic illness or disease.   There are plenty of lists of famous athletes and Olympians who have migraine: Amanda Beard, Steve Kerr, Ian Thorpe, Dwyane Wade. But these articles rarely go into the details of how these athletes manage the sometimes debilitating effects of Migraine. We just know that they have. It's not helpful. The Cleveland Clinic says, “an exertional headache occurs when an activity causes veins and arteries to expand to allow more blood flow. That expansion and increased blood pressure create pressure in the skull, which causes the pain.”   Without further ado, here are some recommendations by sites, my commentary on it, and some things I do in a vain attempt to reduce the severity of the exercise-induced headaches I get after hard efforts, long efforts, or races   WHAT MIGRAINE CANADA SUGGESTS When I actually found an article with tips for athletes with Migraine, I've either been doing the suggestion already, I won't do it, or it isn't even applicable. Migraine Canada suggests the following:   Stick to a schedule Eat and sleep at regular times Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Find factors that are triggering the Migraine (light sensitivity = wear sunglasses; noise sensitivity = wear earplugs) What I do While these all make sense for even someone who doesn't have Migraine, what happens if you already have a daily headache and strenuous exercise makes it worse? Because I do. What if exercise, is in fact, the trigger? Because it is for me. And when you are sticking to a schedule, eating regularly and healthily, and getting enough sleep, then what? Yes, I do these things.   I regularly go to bed around 9:00 PM and wake up around 5:30 AM. Lately, I've been trying to eat 6 small meals every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Before that, I'd eat 3 meals every 4ish hours. “Exercising regularly” varies between people, but I workout 6 days per week and one day is reserved for rest and yoga. I try to make sure my diet consists mostly of whole, real foods. So, food that doesn't have a ton of weird ingredients listed or if you left it outside the fridge for too long, it'll go bad.   If you also do all these things, and you still have headaches, there are more things to try, so keep reading.   WHAT NEW YORK HEADACHE CENTER SAYS Another article (I emailed them about the misspelled title already) differentiates between exertional headaches and effort-induced headaches. Exertional headaches are caused by lifting, pushing, or pulling. They list sex, coughing, sneezing, or straining to shit as some of the triggers for an exertional headache.   Effort-induced headaches are caused by aerobic activities like running, swimming, cycling, etc. They think that if you're dehydrated, hypoglycemic, or overheated, this can result in an effort-induced headache. The authors also believe if you're low in Magnesium then this would also contribute to effort-induced headaches. Their recommendations were:   To take an NSAID an hour prior to the activity Get a prescription for Indomethacin Do a proper warm-up and cool-down What I do While taking an NSAID every once in a while won't cause much harm, taking one every time before a strenuous workout will actually cause a rebound headache. This is when you essentially become dependent on the NSAID. When the pain-relieving effects wear off, you take another one and another one and another one.     A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County If you love biking, particularly on quiet gravel roads and dirt trails maybe combine it with a family oriented camping event complete with music, food, beer, the Mad Gravel on Memorial Day weekend might be for you. Rattler Racing will host the second annual Mad Gravel race at the picturesque Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert County, Colorado on Saturday, May 28th, Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th, 2022.  Mad Gravel is now a full-on 3-day weekend event with a little something for everyone.   Saturday will be a fast and furious circuit race within the boundaries of the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Runners also get to enjoy most of the same course on a 5K trail course before the cyclists take off. Look for some great winding gravel roads, double track, and a mix of twisty single-track sections. Sunday is the biggie. Racers and riders have the option to pick one of three epic routes along the eastern Colorado slope. Monday including a sweet mountain bike course highlighting the great trails within the ranch. Participants will get to take in amazing views of Colorado's high 14'ers, and enjoy an optimum vantage point of the entire front range.  All three days of Mad Gravel are fully supported with multiple aid stations.   Mad Gravel 2022 has been through many iterations. There aren't many gravel events where you get to try your hand at a circuit race the day before the big event. Says race director Dave Muscianisi, “In scouting out our mountain bike course last November, we thought portions of that course would be perfect for a gravel circuit. And with a circuit race already set up, how about starting the weekend with a trail run? And, since we have 3 days to work with, let's get the MGXC mountain bike race going on Monday. Why? Because we can.”     Video of the Week Lance Armstrong Passed In Last Second of Ironman Texas 70.3       Upcoming Guests   Andy Potts and Daniel Brienza of APRacing   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Our interview guests this week are A'nna Roby and Jordan Jones. Jordan is a former pro triathlete and does work for Athlete Blood Test. A'nna Roby has a PhD in Nutrition and is Athlete Blood Test's Chief Researcher.   It's also a huge race weekend with the first 70.3 North America races.   Show Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co     In Today's Show Feature Interview with A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones about Athlete Blood Test Endurance News The first Ironman 70.3 weekend of 2022 What's new in the 303 There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County   Interview - A'nna Roby and Jordon Jones Jordan Jones is from Medford Massachusetts, went to Boston University and currently lives in Steamboat, CO. He is owner of Powder7 Ski shop in Golden, CO. He is a proud father of now 3 children with his latest arrival just two weeks ago.   A'nna Roby earned her PhD at Cornell University and is the Chief Researcher at Athlete Blood Test. PhD, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, licensed Dietitian, certified Personal Trainer.   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance gives you peace of mind to enjoy your training and racing to the fullest. Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.    Get on-demand accident insurance just in case the unexpected happens. Buddy ensures you have cash for bills fast.  This is accident insurance not health and life insurance.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   The race takes place on Saturday 2 April 2022 with the opening 1.9km swim at Oceanside Harbour.   The Pro race will start at 0640 local time. That corresponds to 1440 in the UK, 1540 CET and 0940 Eastern Time.   The race will be broadcast live, with the event the first of 11 IRONMAN 70.3 events to be broadcast in 2022 in a new partnership with Outside TV. You will be able to watch for free via web, mobile or connected TV app.   PRO Men Let's kick off with the triathlon racing return of Alistair Brownlee. Not for the first time in his career, it's been a long road back from injury and surgery for the two-time Olympic Champion.   Lionel Sanders is no stranger to this race – he went 3rd / 1st / 1st / 2nd between 2015 and 2018 – and is on a similar road to Brownlee for the IRONMAN World Championship St George. Whatever happens during the swim and bike, he's expecting this one to come down to the late stages of the run… and is very confident of where his form is at for that final discipline.   Ben Kanute must be a strong contender, having won the last two editions. He has already raced well this year – third at CLASH Miami – and will surely be better here as a result of that. He's already said that Oceanside is an event he is excited for.   Sam Long, the winner in Miami, is on the start list but after his impressive start to the year he is seemingly set to skip this one and fully focus on prep for St. George. Jason West, who finished second in Miami (and was fifth last year), will race however. No thoughts of May 7 for him however.   Opening his season here will be Rudy Von Berg, who we spoke to at length earlier in the year. He also knows the race well, racing fifth in 2018 and second in 2019, and he is rarely far from the podium in any race. If he's in contention in the late stages of the run too, watch out as he typically has an extra gear over the closing kilometres if needed.   Rudy is another athlete not thinking about St George – though he will make his full-distance debut at IRONMAN France later this year.   Add in Sam Appleton, Jackson Laundry, Matt Hanson, Andreas Dreitz, David McNamee, Bart Aernouts and more and you have what will be perhaps the deepest field we will see this side of St George.   PRO Women Just as with the men's race, we have both a stellar cast of talent and an intriguing mix with some athletes looking towards St George and others fully intent on spoiling their plans.   Daniela Ryf has five World Championship titles to her name over this distance, which in years past would make her the odds-on favourite for the win. She took top spot on the podium here in 2019.   Second to Laura Philipp at IRONMAN 70.3 Dubai earlier this month was a strong start to Daniela's year, but not quite enough as yet to think she is back to her absolute brilliant and almost unbeatable best. Will this be another step towards that status? That is one of the most interesting sub-plots of this event.   We will see something new from Taylor Knibb this week – she's got a TT bike! It's not as though her road bike was seemingly holding her back in 2021 to be fair, where she earned a World Championship bronze medal in only her second 70.3 race start, as well as that impressive display at the Collins Cup. Oh, and an Olympic Games silver medal was pretty good too.   Still a youngster in triathlon terms, how will a bit more planning before that first race (and the new bike) impact her performance in 2022?   Just as with the men, we have the defending champion racing here in the shape of Canadian star Paula Findlay. She was in a class of her own on the bike in October, and reflecting back on that hugely impressive PTO 2020 Championship victory in December 2020, she is strong across all three disciplines. At her best, that makes her tough for anyone to beat.   Holly Lawrence (2017) and Heather Jackson (2015 and 2013) add to the previous winners set to race on Saturday, and both have multiple World Championship podium finishes on their records, Lawrence of course taking the IRONMAN 70.3 title in 2016.   Australia's Ashleigh Gentle made seemingly light work of CLASH Miami recently as everyone around her was melting in the baking Florida heat, while Skye Moench was an impressive sixth at the 70.3 World Championship and Jackie Hering was just one place behind her in Utah. They will all add further quality to what should be a fantastic race.   That's far from a complete list of podium contenders either – don't miss it.   You can find the full Pro start list here.   Prize Money: What's on the line? The prize purse on offer this weekend is $50,000 – with each of the winners collecting a $7,500 share of that total   In addition to money, there will be a total of six qualifying slots (three MPRO / three FPRO) for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George in late October 2022.   The total funds will be paid eight-deep, as follows:   $7,500 $5,000 $3,750 $3,000 $2,000 $1,500 $1,250 $1,000   IRONMAN 70.3 Texas in Galveston - Beachside Best Race with us at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas and experience the best of both worlds, blending together a PR chasers dream course with a beachside bliss atmosphere. Athletes kick off their day with a protected, saltwater swim in the Bay at Moody Gardens, transition to a flat and fast bike course along the Texas Gulf Coast, and cap it off with a spectator-filled run. As athletes race, friends and family can experience the famous local beaches, iconic Moody Gardens, and Pleasure Pier. Beaches, boardwalks, and your personal best await you at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas.​     What's New in the 303:   There Is Very Little Information Out There For Athletes With Migraine By Jessica McWhirt   I've been researching for the past several weeks to find information for athletes with Migraine. But not only Migraine, athletes with fatigue and dizziness, and how to train and race while living with a chronic illness or disease.   There are plenty of lists of famous athletes and Olympians who have migraine: Amanda Beard, Steve Kerr, Ian Thorpe, Dwyane Wade. But these articles rarely go into the details of how these athletes manage the sometimes debilitating effects of Migraine. We just know that they have. It's not helpful. The Cleveland Clinic says, “an exertional headache occurs when an activity causes veins and arteries to expand to allow more blood flow. That expansion and increased blood pressure create pressure in the skull, which causes the pain.”   Without further ado, here are some recommendations by sites, my commentary on it, and some things I do in a vain attempt to reduce the severity of the exercise-induced headaches I get after hard efforts, long efforts, or races   WHAT MIGRAINE CANADA SUGGESTS When I actually found an article with tips for athletes with Migraine, I've either been doing the suggestion already, I won't do it, or it isn't even applicable. Migraine Canada suggests the following:   Stick to a schedule Eat and sleep at regular times Exercise regularly Eat a healthy diet Find factors that are triggering the Migraine (light sensitivity = wear sunglasses; noise sensitivity = wear earplugs) What I do While these all make sense for even someone who doesn't have Migraine, what happens if you already have a daily headache and strenuous exercise makes it worse? Because I do. What if exercise, is in fact, the trigger? Because it is for me. And when you are sticking to a schedule, eating regularly and healthily, and getting enough sleep, then what? Yes, I do these things.   I regularly go to bed around 9:00 PM and wake up around 5:30 AM. Lately, I've been trying to eat 6 small meals every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Before that, I'd eat 3 meals every 4ish hours. “Exercising regularly” varies between people, but I workout 6 days per week and one day is reserved for rest and yoga. I try to make sure my diet consists mostly of whole, real foods. So, food that doesn't have a ton of weird ingredients listed or if you left it outside the fridge for too long, it'll go bad.   If you also do all these things, and you still have headaches, there are more things to try, so keep reading.   WHAT NEW YORK HEADACHE CENTER SAYS Another article (I emailed them about the misspelled title already) differentiates between exertional headaches and effort-induced headaches. Exertional headaches are caused by lifting, pushing, or pulling. They list sex, coughing, sneezing, or straining to shit as some of the triggers for an exertional headache.   Effort-induced headaches are caused by aerobic activities like running, swimming, cycling, etc. They think that if you're dehydrated, hypoglycemic, or overheated, this can result in an effort-induced headache. The authors also believe if you're low in Magnesium then this would also contribute to effort-induced headaches. Their recommendations were:   To take an NSAID an hour prior to the activity Get a prescription for Indomethacin Do a proper warm-up and cool-down What I do While taking an NSAID every once in a while won't cause much harm, taking one every time before a strenuous workout will actually cause a rebound headache. This is when you essentially become dependent on the NSAID. When the pain-relieving effects wear off, you take another one and another one and another one.     A New Kind of Gravel Bike Festival in Elbert County If you love biking, particularly on quiet gravel roads and dirt trails maybe combine it with a family oriented camping event complete with music, food, beer, the Mad Gravel on Memorial Day weekend might be for you. Rattler Racing will host the second annual Mad Gravel race at the picturesque Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch in Elbert County, Colorado on Saturday, May 28th, Sunday, May 29th and Monday, May 30th, 2022.  Mad Gravel is now a full-on 3-day weekend event with a little something for everyone.   Saturday will be a fast and furious circuit race within the boundaries of the Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch. Runners also get to enjoy most of the same course on a 5K trail course before the cyclists take off. Look for some great winding gravel roads, double track, and a mix of twisty single-track sections. Sunday is the biggie. Racers and riders have the option to pick one of three epic routes along the eastern Colorado slope. Monday including a sweet mountain bike course highlighting the great trails within the ranch. Participants will get to take in amazing views of Colorado's high 14'ers, and enjoy an optimum vantage point of the entire front range.  All three days of Mad Gravel are fully supported with multiple aid stations.   Mad Gravel 2022 has been through many iterations. There aren't many gravel events where you get to try your hand at a circuit race the day before the big event. Says race director Dave Muscianisi, “In scouting out our mountain bike course last November, we thought portions of that course would be perfect for a gravel circuit. And with a circuit race already set up, how about starting the weekend with a trail run? And, since we have 3 days to work with, let's get the MGXC mountain bike race going on Monday. Why? Because we can.”     Video of the Week Lance Armstrong Passed In Last Second of Ironman Texas 70.3       Upcoming Guests   Andy Potts and Daniel Brienza of APRacing   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Episode 16 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam are in a buoyant mood as Saints win 3 on the bounce, including a great win vs West Ham to progress into the quarters of the FA Cup. They chat Norwich and Everton, discuss just how highly Ralph should be thought of + preview upcoming games against Villa and Newcastle.

On today's episode we have Australia's number 1 ranked male triathlete at the moment, Sam Appleton. Sam in in flying form especially with his performances of late including 5th at the PTO Collins Cup last year, 9th at the 70.3 world title and his most recent win at Geelon 70.3 on Sunday. He has had an incredibly successful IM 70.3 career winning 15 races, which is now 16 after his Geelong 70.3 win, which was his 3rd win at Geelong. He's also had multiple top 10 finishes at worlds 70.3, finishing as high as 4th. We're so grateful he joined us on the podcast after his big win on Sunday, and we had a great chat to him really diving into the behind the scenes of his training program and structure, how he plans to improve himself and what he focuses on specifically in a training week as well as many more great insights into Sam as a professional athlete. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - What does triathlon mean to Sam? 04:22 - Sam breaks down his recent Geelong 70.3 06:42 - The changes he made to his training to improve his weakness: running 09:11 - How to train your run to heart rate zones 12:53 - Has he jumped on board the lactic testing train yet? 15:45 - Why it's important for Sam to start his season in Australia 17:37 - When and why he plans on making the switch from 70.3 to Ironman 20:34 - How you train differently for an Ironman compared to 70.3 (plus the surprising fact about Sam's bike training volume) 26:04 - How to keep bridging the gap to the top few spots in the world 27:28 - How Sam and his coach plan out their training days and blocks 28:39 - The typical training week breakdown of a pro triathlete 31:32 - Living and training at altitude in Boulder 35:06 - Do you prefer training solo or with people? 36:18 - How a professional spends their time outside of training 37:45 - Sam's “non-diet” nutrition plan and what to have on hard training days 41:09 41:00 - His unorthodox pre-race meal 42:28 - What's your goal for the next few years? 45:35 - The race you are MOST proud of 47:38 - The race that you are LEAST proud of 49:38 - Sam's final words and motto for life The Get Fast Podcast is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, where we help triathletes and cyclists like you, Train Smarter to Race Faster. Your hosts are Australian Triathlon Ironman Champion and HEAD COACH of TriVelo Coaching Gerard Donnelly, and his son Jordan Donnelly. If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won't be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Want access to Gerard's Famous Monthly Coaching Newsletter? Go here: https://www.trivelocoachingprogram.com/memos Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week we chat to pro triathlete Sam Appleton after his dominant victory at Ironman 70.3 Geelong on the weekend. He takes us inside the race and tells us how it played out, the dynamics and what he'd been doing in the lead up. We talk about the best race of his career, his training and the changes he's made since going back to being coached by Tim Reed. Appo tells us who he thinks is impossible to beat on their best day, who is the GOAT, what his favourite race shoes are and his plans this year to transition to racing Ironman and devote himself to the Ironman World Champs in Kona

Episode 14 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam do a thorough review of the excellent 1-1 draw with Man City, talk the transfer window and touch on our upcoming fixtures. For the second half (28.02) Luke is joined by Tom Ward of the Sky Blues Extra pod to preview the upcoming FA Cup tie with Coventry City. It's a great chat with a super knowledgable Cov fan and we cover a lot including their recent history and who to watch out for on Saturday.

Episode 13 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam are back for their first pod of 2022. They discuss the festive period, the takeover and our most recent matches. The boys also spend a very sufficient amount of time talking about Saints captain James Ward-Prowse. Listeners I'm sure have spent a little too much time rewatching that freekick over the weekend, and perhaps this pod spends a little too long talking about it. Best PL freekick ever?

Episode 12 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam are joined by @TheAthleticUK's Jay Harris to discuss Brentford ahead of Saturday's fixture. We discuss the trajectory of the club under Matthew Benham, the use of data and their high profiled recruitment success. We also look at their B-team model and parallels with Saints, before going over their season so far, some Toney vs Armstrong chat + the game on Saturday.

Episode 11 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam discuss a week which started in defeat at Anfield, and ended with us conceding a 98th minute Neal Maupay goal. The boys too chat Leicester, McCarthy, Willy Cabellero and Ralph's 3 years. There's also time for Arsenal + Palace previews ahead of another packed schedule.

Episode 8 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam celebrate Saints wins against Watford and Aston Villa, discuss our talented young defence and look at what's going right for Ralph. We also talk PL managerial changes; sackings, the Ralph rumours (lol) and how these teams might shape up under new coaches.

Episode 7 of the dedicated Southampton FC podcast Marching In. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam review Saints performances against Leeds and Burnley, discuss Nathan Redmond's improvement and look at the underlying stats from our season so far. There's also a bit of chat on the League Cup tie with Chelsea and the boys do a full preview of our trip to Vicarage Road this weekend.

Sam Appleton joins me in the studio. Sam is one of the most successful middle-distance triathletes on the planet.   Winning a multitude of the biggest IM 70.3s in the world, placing 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th at the IM 70.3 World Championships. To me, it feels like his time to crack the podium and take the win will be soon.   If the World Championships were in the Napa Valley wine region of California this man would have plenty of hardware... he's won, the Vineman now Santa Rosa 70.3 four times from five starts.   He's currently ranked 12th on the World Rankings with enormous potential to leap up to the top.   It's a pleasure to have one of the best men I know in the studio.   In this episode, Sam is an open book. He shares the ups and downs of being a professional athlete with absolute honesty and vulnerability. We have some fun with the rapid-fire questions and Sam describes his intent for the 2022 season.   I personally thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.   Discount Codes and Deals   Athletic Greens - a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/greg FormSwim Goggles - formswim.com/greg for $15 off - The coupon will be automatically added to the cart. Or use code GREG2021 at checkout. Athletic Brewing - AthleticBrewing.com use code Greg20 at checkout   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" 

Episode 4 of a brand new Southampton FC podcast. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Music comes from Lawrence Norton. Luke and Sam review Saints performances against Wolves and Sheffield Utd, discuss our lack of creativity and do a full review of our season so far (26.24). There's also a Chelsea preview as we travel to Stamford Bridge (37.19) this upcoming weekend and we answer listener questions around Ralph in or out? (42.57) Sam rounds off the pod by taking on a Saints x Chelsea themed quiz. (57.05)

Episode 3 of a brand new Southampton FC podcast. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Luke and Sam are joined by former Saints captain Dean Hammond. Dean shares stories from his playing career with Saints, from being signed by Alan Pardew in 2009, winning the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Wembley, back-to-back promotions and finally getting his shot in the Premier League with Leicester City. We also ask Dean to give us his all time 5-a-side team from players he has played with, and when we tell you that N'Golo Kante and Esteban Cambiasso miss out you know it's a damn good one!

This week we have Gold medalist and current 70.3 world record holder, Kristian Blummenfelt joining us to talk about the Tokyo Olympic Triathlon win and his outlook for IRONMAN 70.3 St George. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Kristian Blummenfelt Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double What's new in the 303? Pro race insights from Jocelyn McCauley 8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike - Springs Gazette Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Kristian Blummenfelt A multiple Norwegian Triathlon Champion and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, Kristian Blummenfelt is one of the fastest triathletes in the world over the middle distance.    Kristian was originally a swimmer, but also excelled on his feet by competing at the 2011 European Cross-Country Championships as a junior and showcasing the necessary tools to excel in the sport of triathlon.   Blummenfelt prospered as a junior, winning numerous events. Victories at ITU Junior European Cup events in Brno, Tabor and Antalya were followed by a Senior ITU victory at Tartu. His first major success came at the 2015 European Championship where he picked up a bronze medal.   Kristian's Norwegian National titles came in 2015, 2016 and 2018, and now he was also showing off his talents on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit. He notched three consecutive victories in Bahrain between 2017 and 2019, and in both the 2018 and 2019 renewals set new world records for the half-IRONMAN.   2019 was a highly successful campaign for the Norwegian as he was also crowned winner of the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final. He finished a highly creditable fourth meanwhile at the 70.3 World Championship in Nice, a race won by one of his training partners Gustav Iden.   Kristian is also an Olympian, having competed at the 2016 Rio Games where he finished in 13th place.  He won gold at the Tokyo 2021, won again in Edmonton and World Championship double August 21st.   Blummenfelt's sporting hero growing up was Alexander Dale Oen, a swimmer from his native Norway and a European champion in 2008.  Unsurprisingly for someone who has set those world records, Kristian's motto is “go big or go home”.   Kristian Blummenfelt (protriathletes.org)   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double Win or lose (and this year it has mostly been the former for the Norwegian), Kristian Blummenfelt impacts more races than anyone else. So powerful is his cycling ability and mentality, you feel as though he is on a mission to challenge anyone who thinks they can breakaway on the bike (from him) and win.   The result of that – for me at least, and it has been the case for some time now – is that the first major measure I look at during a race is not who is leading the swim, who is in the lead pack, is there a break etc. It's, “did you exit the swim ahead, or behind Kristian Blummenfelt?”   Ahead, and – if you have the legs to follow him – you gain access to the world's greatest domestique (!) to help overcome any swim deficit. If you are behind and you miss the Blu Train… expect a very difficult next 90 minutes.   And that, perhaps, is the primary reason why Great Britain's Alex Yee wasn't able to challenge for world championship gold on Saturday in Edmonton, despite producing the fastest run by a long way. Blummenfelt swam 18:36, Alex 18:53. Those 17 seconds would prove impossible to recover from.   Preview of the Showdown in St. George at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships 303 is heading to St. George to bring you in-person coverage of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. With no Kona this year, all eyes are on the desert of southwest Utah. With a hilly run course, fast bike and a predicted temperature near 100 degrees, the real sizzle isn't the rubber meeting the road, it's the clash of top triathletes on heels of the Collins Cup that has no doubt sparked some rivalries. In the women's field in particular, the match up of Daniela Ryf and Taylor Knibb seems most intriguing. At the Collins Cup they went head to head and Knibb had the biggest victory of the day of all athletes crushing Daniela by double digit minutes. But Daniela reportedly wasn't feeling her best and we all know of the four time IRONMAN World Champion capabilities. No doubt she is looking for some revenge. Obviously as the championship, the field is stacked. Maybe there is a chink in Ryf's armor? Maybe not, but Lucy Charles, Ellie Salthouse, Sky Moench, Paula Findlay and Jeanni Metzler, all with great races in Slovakia could be in the mix at the end. No doubt there are others like Holly Lawrence who crashed in the Collins Cup could fight for the podium.   The mens field offers similar drama with Sam Long, the top ranked American and one of the favorites will have stiff competition from Lionel Sanders, Gustav Iden and fellow Norwegian and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristian Blummenfelt. Last May, Long and Sanders battled shoulder to shoulder in St. George and the two have had some fun social media banter in the last 12 months. After the race in May, Long said he knew he could take advantage of the downhill with his long stride and he did so almost winning so it will be interesting to see what happens.   The Norwegians are going to be tough to beat. Both Iden and Blummenfelt have had fantastic seasons. Iden handedly won his race in Slovakia and Blummenfelt has focused on training for St. George since winning Olympic gold. With no Jan Frodeno, putting odds on this race is challenging. There are many podium worthy contenders like Chris Leiferman, Rudy Von Berg, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Javier Gomez, Sam Appleton and maybe a dark horse to watch is Collin Chartier from Louisville, Colorado.   What's New in the 303:   Pro Race Insights from Jocelyn McCauley   https://303cycling.com/cyclists-4-community-raffling-off-new-cervelo-to-raise-money/   8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike: Jagged alpine to rowdy singletrack at night Here's a nod to some of the state's most infamous challenges spanning 100-plus miles:   Hardrock 100 Clearly, lockdowns of last year fueled ambitions. Example: François D'haene's record dash over the San Juan Mountains this summer. The French man became the first in the fearsome race's 28-year history to clock a time under 22 hours — stunning, considering the 100 miles and 33,000 feet of climbing in the jagged alpine around Silverton, Telluride and Ouray. Lottery-based entry, race is usually mid-July.   LEADVILLE 100 RACE Andy Fox of Evergreen, Colo. rides his bike near Twin Lakes during the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Leadville, Colo.   Gazette file Leadville Trail 100 This is a classic in the ultra world. Where miners once flocked for gold, now runners and mountain bikers race to finish within demanding cutoffs (30 hours for runners, 12 for cyclists). It's a test of lung power, starting from North America's highest incorporated town near 10,200 feet and rising to Hope Pass above 12,600 feet. It's better known as Hopeless Pass. Lottery-based, races in late August.   Run Rabbit Run Are you a tortoise or a hare? That is the first question to ask when approaching this 100-mile sufferfest from Steamboat Springs. While gaining 20,000 feet of elevation, you'll be covering parts of the Continental Divide and the town's recognizable summits: Mount Werner and Emerald and Rabbit Ears mountains. Hares finish under 36 hours, tortoises under 30. Usually mid-September.   Flaming Foliage Relay This 165-mile overnighter showcases autumn's aspen glow where it is famously glorious, along Guanella, Georgia and Fremont passes. Running teams might struggle to admire the beauty. Their heads are down on the course between Idaho Springs and Buena Vista, crossing roads and trails amounting to about 17,000 vertical feet. Usually mid-September.   Triple Bypass In 1988, a group of cycling buddies thought it would be fun to ride from Evergreen to Vail. Ever since, that's been the idea of fun for riders traversing a trio of heart-pounding passes over 100-plus miles and 10,000-plus feet. An exclusive bunch has made it a “double triple” in recent years, pedaling back the way they came. Slated for late July/early August 2022.   Breck 100 Mountain bikers have come to know this, not the Leadville 100, as Colorado's ultimate endeavor on a saddle — a tantalizing route shaped like a clover leaf, crossing the Continental Divide three times. But the race has been on hold for two years; the pandemic again caused a cancellation this summer. And the past two plans were a condensed course, closer to 70 miles. Will the real Breck 100 return? “That's the million-dollar question,” says organizer Thane Wright. Previously mid to late July.   SBT GRVL Colorado's gravel revolution begins in Steamboat Springs, a cycling town proud of its crunchy backroads. This race has risen to prominence with a variety of endurance courses amid classic scenery. They have recently ranged from nearly 40 miles to more than 140 miles, with climbing between 2,000 and 9,400 feet. Slated for Aug. 22, 2022. Vapor Trail 125 Any ultra competitor knows about “sleep demons,” those hallucinations that manifest at night. That's when this whacky mountain bike foray begins, in the darkness of 10 p.m. It begins in Salida, where some of the whackiest riders reside, molded by the vaunted Monarch Crest. Vapor is reserved for the most skilled and wilderness prepared. One must negotiate technical singletrack by headlamp and sustain long climbs over 125 miles. Slated for Aug. 26, 2022.     Video Of The Week: Kristian Blummenfelt History Maker   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we have Gold medalist and current 70.3 world record holder, Kristian Blummenfelt joining us to talk about the Tokyo Olympic Triathlon win and his outlook for IRONMAN 70.3 St George. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   We're huge fans of Venga CBD. It really helps us recover more quickly from our workouts, have less soreness, sleep better and reduce inflammation.   Venga offers personalized CBD plans. All you have to do is take a simple quiz to get you started! Answer a few questions and, voila - there's your personalized CBD recommendation! It's all based on YOU - what CBD YOU need right now to meet your goals.   Guys, it's super easy to go take this quiz on their website. Just go to vengacbd.com/quiz and (you didn't hear it from us but…) there's a freebie in it for you just for taking the quiz.   We trust these guys 100% and they'll make it really easy for you to get started with the RIGHT CBD.    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).   In Today's Show Feature interview with Kristian Blummenfelt Endurance News IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in St George Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double What's new in the 303? Pro race insights from Jocelyn McCauley 8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike - Springs Gazette Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance!   You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Kristian Blummenfelt A multiple Norwegian Triathlon Champion and IRONMAN 70.3 Champion, Kristian Blummenfelt is one of the fastest triathletes in the world over the middle distance.    Kristian was originally a swimmer, but also excelled on his feet by competing at the 2011 European Cross-Country Championships as a junior and showcasing the necessary tools to excel in the sport of triathlon.   Blummenfelt prospered as a junior, winning numerous events. Victories at ITU Junior European Cup events in Brno, Tabor and Antalya were followed by a Senior ITU victory at Tartu. His first major success came at the 2015 European Championship where he picked up a bronze medal.   Kristian's Norwegian National titles came in 2015, 2016 and 2018, and now he was also showing off his talents on the IRONMAN 70.3 circuit. He notched three consecutive victories in Bahrain between 2017 and 2019, and in both the 2018 and 2019 renewals set new world records for the half-IRONMAN.   2019 was a highly successful campaign for the Norwegian as he was also crowned winner of the ITU World Triathlon Series Grand Final. He finished a highly creditable fourth meanwhile at the 70.3 World Championship in Nice, a race won by one of his training partners Gustav Iden.   Kristian is also an Olympian, having competed at the 2016 Rio Games where he finished in 13th place.  He won gold at the Tokyo 2021, won again in Edmonton and World Championship double August 21st.   Blummenfelt's sporting hero growing up was Alexander Dale Oen, a swimmer from his native Norway and a European champion in 2008.  Unsurprisingly for someone who has set those world records, Kristian's motto is “go big or go home”.   Kristian Blummenfelt (protriathletes.org)   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   Kristian Blummenfelt sprints to Edmonton win and World Championship double Win or lose (and this year it has mostly been the former for the Norwegian), Kristian Blummenfelt impacts more races than anyone else. So powerful is his cycling ability and mentality, you feel as though he is on a mission to challenge anyone who thinks they can breakaway on the bike (from him) and win.   The result of that – for me at least, and it has been the case for some time now – is that the first major measure I look at during a race is not who is leading the swim, who is in the lead pack, is there a break etc. It's, “did you exit the swim ahead, or behind Kristian Blummenfelt?”   Ahead, and – if you have the legs to follow him – you gain access to the world's greatest domestique (!) to help overcome any swim deficit. If you are behind and you miss the Blu Train… expect a very difficult next 90 minutes.   And that, perhaps, is the primary reason why Great Britain's Alex Yee wasn't able to challenge for world championship gold on Saturday in Edmonton, despite producing the fastest run by a long way. Blummenfelt swam 18:36, Alex 18:53. Those 17 seconds would prove impossible to recover from.   Preview of the Showdown in St. George at IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships 303 is heading to St. George to bring you in-person coverage of the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships. With no Kona this year, all eyes are on the desert of southwest Utah. With a hilly run course, fast bike and a predicted temperature near 100 degrees, the real sizzle isn't the rubber meeting the road, it's the clash of top triathletes on heels of the Collins Cup that has no doubt sparked some rivalries. In the women's field in particular, the match up of Daniela Ryf and Taylor Knibb seems most intriguing. At the Collins Cup they went head to head and Knibb had the biggest victory of the day of all athletes crushing Daniela by double digit minutes. But Daniela reportedly wasn't feeling her best and we all know of the four time IRONMAN World Champion capabilities. No doubt she is looking for some revenge. Obviously as the championship, the field is stacked. Maybe there is a chink in Ryf's armor? Maybe not, but Lucy Charles, Ellie Salthouse, Sky Moench, Paula Findlay and Jeanni Metzler, all with great races in Slovakia could be in the mix at the end. No doubt there are others like Holly Lawrence who crashed in the Collins Cup could fight for the podium.   The mens field offers similar drama with Sam Long, the top ranked American and one of the favorites will have stiff competition from Lionel Sanders, Gustav Iden and fellow Norwegian and Olympic Gold Medalist Kristian Blummenfelt. Last May, Long and Sanders battled shoulder to shoulder in St. George and the two have had some fun social media banter in the last 12 months. After the race in May, Long said he knew he could take advantage of the downhill with his long stride and he did so almost winning so it will be interesting to see what happens.   The Norwegians are going to be tough to beat. Both Iden and Blummenfelt have had fantastic seasons. Iden handedly won his race in Slovakia and Blummenfelt has focused on training for St. George since winning Olympic gold. With no Jan Frodeno, putting odds on this race is challenging. There are many podium worthy contenders like Chris Leiferman, Rudy Von Berg, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Javier Gomez, Sam Appleton and maybe a dark horse to watch is Collin Chartier from Louisville, Colorado.   What's New in the 303:   Pro Race Insights from Jocelyn McCauley   https://303cycling.com/cyclists-4-community-raffling-off-new-cervelo-to-raise-money/   8 of Colorado's crazy tests on foot and bike: Jagged alpine to rowdy singletrack at night Here's a nod to some of the state's most infamous challenges spanning 100-plus miles:   Hardrock 100 Clearly, lockdowns of last year fueled ambitions. Example: François D'haene's record dash over the San Juan Mountains this summer. The French man became the first in the fearsome race's 28-year history to clock a time under 22 hours — stunning, considering the 100 miles and 33,000 feet of climbing in the jagged alpine around Silverton, Telluride and Ouray. Lottery-based entry, race is usually mid-July.   LEADVILLE 100 RACE Andy Fox of Evergreen, Colo. rides his bike near Twin Lakes during the Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race Saturday, August 14, 2010 in Leadville, Colo.   Gazette file Leadville Trail 100 This is a classic in the ultra world. Where miners once flocked for gold, now runners and mountain bikers race to finish within demanding cutoffs (30 hours for runners, 12 for cyclists). It's a test of lung power, starting from North America's highest incorporated town near 10,200 feet and rising to Hope Pass above 12,600 feet. It's better known as Hopeless Pass. Lottery-based, races in late August.   Run Rabbit Run Are you a tortoise or a hare? That is the first question to ask when approaching this 100-mile sufferfest from Steamboat Springs. While gaining 20,000 feet of elevation, you'll be covering parts of the Continental Divide and the town's recognizable summits: Mount Werner and Emerald and Rabbit Ears mountains. Hares finish under 36 hours, tortoises under 30. Usually mid-September.   Flaming Foliage Relay This 165-mile overnighter showcases autumn's aspen glow where it is famously glorious, along Guanella, Georgia and Fremont passes. Running teams might struggle to admire the beauty. Their heads are down on the course between Idaho Springs and Buena Vista, crossing roads and trails amounting to about 17,000 vertical feet. Usually mid-September.   Triple Bypass In 1988, a group of cycling buddies thought it would be fun to ride from Evergreen to Vail. Ever since, that's been the idea of fun for riders traversing a trio of heart-pounding passes over 100-plus miles and 10,000-plus feet. An exclusive bunch has made it a “double triple” in recent years, pedaling back the way they came. Slated for late July/early August 2022.   Breck 100 Mountain bikers have come to know this, not the Leadville 100, as Colorado's ultimate endeavor on a saddle — a tantalizing route shaped like a clover leaf, crossing the Continental Divide three times. But the race has been on hold for two years; the pandemic again caused a cancellation this summer. And the past two plans were a condensed course, closer to 70 miles. Will the real Breck 100 return? “That's the million-dollar question,” says organizer Thane Wright. Previously mid to late July.   SBT GRVL Colorado's gravel revolution begins in Steamboat Springs, a cycling town proud of its crunchy backroads. This race has risen to prominence with a variety of endurance courses amid classic scenery. They have recently ranged from nearly 40 miles to more than 140 miles, with climbing between 2,000 and 9,400 feet. Slated for Aug. 22, 2022. Vapor Trail 125 Any ultra competitor knows about “sleep demons,” those hallucinations that manifest at night. That's when this whacky mountain bike foray begins, in the darkness of 10 p.m. It begins in Salida, where some of the whackiest riders reside, molded by the vaunted Monarch Crest. Vapor is reserved for the most skilled and wilderness prepared. One must negotiate technical singletrack by headlamp and sustain long climbs over 125 miles. Slated for Aug. 26, 2022.   Video Of The Week: Kristian Blummenfelt History Maker   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Today, I'm joined in the studio by Tim Reed. Tim has over 80 professional podium finishes, winning 23 Ironman 70.3 distance events, add to that Ironman Australia, and in 2016 won the Ironman 70.3 World Championships on home soil on the Sunshine Coast. Queensland, Australia.   Somehow, he's able to balance his professional racing with his wife and raising their three young boys.   It's been a pleasure watching him win so consistently over the years. And now I get to sit with him in the studio.   In this episode, we discuss Tim's journey and his process, we dissect the Ironman 70.3 World Championships and we have some fun with 15 rapid-fire questions.   I'll have to have Tim back on the show. His knowledge of what it takes to perform at the highest level is remarkable... we could have kept talking for hours... in fact, we did keep chatting post-recording for a long time.   min 47.00 - Predictions The 70.3 World Championships in St.George - altitude, dry air, advantage media at front of the race, Sam Long, 1/2 the field will be cooked, can the Norwegians maintain a pick   min 52.10 - The woman predictions - Daniela Ryf, Taylor Knibb - Swimmers Lucy Charles-Barclay, Pamela Oliveria, Bike - Clear favorite is Daniela Ryf - The claims are power climbs - the difference between weight for athletes on the hills, Holly Lawrence, Chelsea Sadaro, Paula Findley, Jackie Hering, Ellie Salthouse, Emma Pallant-Browne - Tims picks 1st Daniela, 2nd Taylor Knibb 3rd Ellie Salthouse - 1st Daniela Ryf, Emma Pallant-brown, and Taylor Knibb   min 59.00 - The men predictions - who is out Gomez, Brownlee, Lionel Sanders, - Michael Raelerts a dark horse for top 5 - Sam Appleton, Ben Kanute off the front - "They've gotta go" - Sam Long - the media train upfront could hurt him - Gustav Iden is the favorite, Kristian Blummenfelt in 2nd, Feeling for Rudy von Berg, Brad Weiss is on form - Appleton, and Kanute for the podium, Daniel Beakegard   min1.06.00 What about Tims prediction - he'd like a top 10     Discount Codes and Deals   Athletic Greens - a FREE year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/greg Hyperice - Click https://bit.ly/3jzyFDa for exclusive offers on all Hyperice products or visit at hyperice.com and use the code mentioned in the show FormSwim Goggles - formswim.com/greg for $15 off - The coupon will be automatically added to the cart. Or use code GREG2021 at checkout. Athletic Brewing - AthleticBrewing.com   Support the show at https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26936856 "The Greg Bennett Show" -  

Episode 2 of a brand new Southampton FC podcast. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Luke and Sam review the Newcastle 2-2, discuss Mohamed Elyounoussi's return, look at the data around our No.10 options, preview the West Ham game and complete our best XIs since returning to the top flight in 2012.

Jan Frodeno joined me for a chat a few days before the Collins Cup. Jan Frodeno represents Team Europe at the Collins Cup. Jan is currently ranked Number 1 on the Professional Triathletes Organisation World Rankings. Jan ended up winning his race, Match 7, against Sam Appleton, who finished second, and Sam Long, who finished… The post Jan Frodeno: Breakfast with Bob at the Collins Cup appeared first on Babbittville.

Episode 1 of a brand new Southampton FC podcast. Hosted by Luke Inness and Sam Appleton. Luke and Sam review Saints performances against Everton and Man Utd, discuss Ralph's tactical moves which earned us our 1st point of the season, wax lyrical about Tino Livramento, give love to Armstrong and Adams blossoming partnership, preview our upcoming games and as a little extra, discuss part 1 of our best XI since returning to the top flight in 2012.

IAIN WOOD: (00:09:13) Iain won the free race entry to the Queenstown Marathon! We bring Iain back to the show to find out how his training's going. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB COMPETITION: (00:19:49) This week we're promoting a free race entry to IRONMAN Western Australia! JETBLACK CYCLING COMPETITION WINNER ANNOUCEMENT: (00:21:45) Listen in to hear who is the winner of the ultimate indoor cycling prize pack valued at over $2,200! HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SAM APPLETON (00:28:04) We catch up with Australian Pro Triathlete Sam Appleton to talk about his last 12 months and his build to the Collins Cup. BEVAN MCKINNON & TIM BRAZIER: (01:11:40) FITTER coaches Bev and Tim round up the week's news and racing. LINKS: More about IRONMAN Western Australia at https://www.ironman.com/im-western-australia Jet Black Cycling at https://www.jetblackcycling.com More about MitoQ at https://www.mitoq.com/ Training Peaks discount at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio More about INFINIT Nutrition at http://www.infinitnutrition.com/ 10% off INFINIT Nutrition at https://www.fitter.co.nz/about-radio Follow Sam Appleton on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/samappo/ More about the Collins Cup at https://thecollinscup.protriathletes.org/ CONTACT US: Learn more about us at http://www.fitter.co.nz        Mikki Williden can be found at https://mikkiwilliden.com/

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

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

This week Greg Nance who recently completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons in 7 days on 7 continents) and his biggest challenge yet, he's planning a 3,000 mile Run Across America in a Mission to explore the addiction epidemic and promote mental health.  Show Sponsor: VENGA Our friends at Venga CBD have an all-new product to help athletes with their sleep because they know how important it is for athletes.  They call it Venga Super Sleep.  Get this - It’s got Melatonin, CBD AND….an all-new cannabinoid CBN that’s been shown to promote sleep.  You get all three in Venga Super Sleep and it’s available now. I think they sold out in the first couple of days but are sure to have more soon. Oh, and get this - no sleep aid hangover. You’ll wake up well-rested and refreshed because Venga Super Sleep is all-natural and works with your body’s systems to promote a great night’s sleep.  As with all of Venga CBD’s products, Super Sleep is 100% THC-free and non-habit forming. You can check it out at Vengacbd.com/sleep and they have a great bundle offer running: If you buy a bottle of the Venga CBD daily CBD Ultra Gels, you can get a bottle of Super Sleep for just $34.00. It’s typically $85, so it’s a smokin’ deal! Go to vengacbd.com/sleep to get all the details and don’t forget that our listeners get a X discount with coupon code X (only valid on full-priced items, not bundles). Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature interview - Greg Nance Endurance News - Yokohama and Collins Cup team/rankings What New in the 303 - Freedom Of the Bike and Waterton Canyon Bill and Rich's Excellent Adventure - Prep for Chattanooga Video of the Week - Yokohama Olympic Trial Promo   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! Saw Tim O'Donnell has his hands on UCAN EDGE.  Each has 15g of SuperStarch Energy and 0g sugar.  They are not a gel consistency, which is awesome!  Is much more like a liquid.  Tear off the top and just rolled it up.  It wasn't sticky like gels.  The flavor is like the tropical orange flavor of the Energy SuperStarch powder.  I may  my extra test tubes of UCAN SuperStarch. You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Greg Nance Our guest this week is Greg Nance.  He is passionate about using technology to boost college affordability, youth mental health, and addiction recovery.  Greg was able to attend UChicago and Cambridge with the help of compassionate mentors and scholarships. He's on a mission to pay it forward.  He co-founded and led Moneythink and Dyad Mentorship, organizations that have helped students earn over $27M in scholarships.   When he's not working, he's running (or eating TexMex). He has set 11 Fastest Known Time records and recently ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents.  He lives in Seattle and a Seahawks fan!     Greg's Mission I'm Running Across America to explore our addiction epidemic and promote mental health 3,000 miles to celebrate 3,000 days sober. On March 16th 2020, I celebrated 3,000 days sober. To commemorate the milestone, I’m aiming to run 3,000 miles between NYC and Seattle to explore America’s addiction epidemic. For years I was in denial about my struggles with alcohol and painkillers. Fearing the stigma, I felt isolated and alone. But as I've slowly opened up, I’ve realized that my struggles are far more common than I imagined. 40 million Americans — or 1 in 7 — suffer from substance or alcohol addiction. As I run across America, I want to hear and share some of their stories. I’m partnering with Director Sarah Schutzki and the International Documentary Association to create 1 IN 7, a film that chronicles the journey. We aim to spark a national dialog on how we, as families and a society, can best support addicts and boost mental health across America. You can learn more about my mission in this University of Cambridge article previewing the run. Now I'm gearing up for the biggest challenge yet —a 3,000 mile Run Across America!   Ultra Training (gregrunsfar.com) Greg Nance | Fastest Known Time   @GregRunsFar to follow training + mission prep + the run across america. https://www.brooksrunning.com/ https://vertavahealth.com/greg-nance/ https://wentworthms.com/take-the-leap-reflections-on-running-155-miles-across-the-worlds-driest-desert/ https://betakezo.com/ https://livepurepower.com/ https://eclipseglove.com/?ref=GregRunsFar   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Updated team standings for The Collins Cup as the battle for automatic qualification continues. Athletes are ‘In The Hunt’ if they have not yet raced in 2021 but have a strong 2019/2020 points average and are in a position to potentially qualify once they have raced in 2021. This includes athletes who have been on maternity leave and to qualify for The Collins Cup would need to race at least once in 2021. Team USA Highlights Sam Long is the new Team USA #1 as a result of scoring 102.33 points at St George putting him over 1 point ahead of the next closest USA man - Rudy von Berg.  Rookie Sophie Watts is Team USA #4 as a result of 85.96 and 85.81 points finishes at Texas and St George respectively. Team Internationals Highlights Jeanni Metzler moves to Team Internationals #3, pushing Sarah Crowley and Ellie Salthousedown to #4 and #5 respectively meaning Ellie loses her position as an automatic qualifier. Jackson Laundry’s 94.24 point result in St George rockets him up to #8 amongst a tightly pack of International men with just under 5 points separating #3 Sam Appleton down to #8 Jackson. Team Europe Highlights Emma Pallant-Browne moves to Team Europe #5 having scored 100.88 points in St George to give her an average of 93.00 points when combined with her 2019/2020 points. Magnus Ditlev moves to Team Europe #3 ahead of George Goodwin #4 with Alistair Brownlee 'In The Hunt' as he is yet to race in 2021. The Collins Cup Explainer video explains how the qualification process works, how the teams are selected, the history behind The Collins Cup and builds excitement for the head-to-head battles we can expect to see in August.  When writing about the PTO or The Collins Cup please include the following link for updates about The Collins Cup https://signup.thecollinscup.com/. U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM QUALIFICATION ON THE LINE AT WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES YOKOHAMA U.S. Olympic hopeful triathletes will have a chance to punch their tickets to Tokyo at this week’s World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama, Japan, which serves as the second and final auto-qualifier for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. In addition to the elite race, a World Paratriathlon Championship Series event is also scheduled. All races are set for Saturday, May 15, in Japan, which is late Friday night, May 14, for most of the United States. All events will be broadcast live at TriathlonLIVE.tv; monthly and annual subscriptions are available for purchase. The races will also be streamed live on FloTrack with a subscription. The World Paratriathlon Championship Series event kicks off the action at 5:50 p.m. ET on May 14/6:50 a.m. local time on May 15 (the paratriathlon race is not an auto-qualifier for the U.S. Paralympic Team). The elite women follow at 9:16 p.m. ET on May 14/10:16 a.m. local time on May 15, and the elite men are scheduled for 12:06 a.m. ET on May 15/1:06 p.m. local time on May 15. In Yokohama, elite athletes will cover an Olympic-distance course featuring a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 1-kilometer run centered around Yamashita Park and the Port of Yokohama. Elite paratriathletes will race a sprint-distance course with a 750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run.   Olympic Qualification The U.S. will send a maximum of three women and three men to the Tokyo Olympic Games for triathlon. Summer Rappaport (Thornton, Colo.) is the only athlete currently qualified for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, by way of her fifth-place finish at the Tokyo ITU Olympic Qualification Event in August 2019. Because Rappaport is already qualified, only one woman can qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team in Yokohama. Since no men have qualified to date, up to two men can punch their ticket to Tokyo by way of a qualifying performance in Yokohama. After Yokohama, all remaining spots will be selected via discretion by the USA Triathlon Games Athlete Selection Committee. In Yokohama, athletes can auto-qualify for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team in the following scenarios: In the women’s race, the first U.S. athlete finishing on the podium, who has not already qualified for the team, will earn automatic selection. (E.g., only one U.S. woman can auto-qualify at this event, and she must be on the podium). Because no U.S. men were auto-selected from the 2019 ITU World Olympic Qualification Event, the highest-placed U.S. man finishing within the top-eight overall will be selected to the team. Two men may be selected to the team at Yokohama, in the event that both men finish on the podium. In the days following Yokohama, the USA Triathlon Games Athlete Selection Committee may, but is not required to, issue a limited number of “early discretionary nominations” on or before May 20, 2021. Any remaining slots not filled at one of the two auto-selection events, and not named as “early discretionary nominations,” will be issued via final nomination to the team by the USA Triathlon Games Athletes Selection Committee after June 15, 2021. Click here for a complete explanation of the qualification process for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Teams. U.S. Athletes to Watch The U.S. women bring a strong contingent to Yokohama, led by the trio who swept the podium at the 2019 Yokohama race — Katie Zaferes (gold), Rappaport (silver) and Taylor Spivey (bronze). Headlining the women’s start list is Zaferes (Cary, N.C.), the 2019 World Triathlon champion and 2016 U.S. Olympian. Zaferes had a breakout season in 2019, winning five of eight races in the World Triathlon Series and earning silver in a fifth. She crashed out of the 2019 Tokyo test event, missing her first chance at Olympic auto-qualification, but she went on to capture the world title in Lausanne, Switzerland, two weeks later. Zaferes also reached the overall World Triathlon Series podium in 2018 (silver) and 2017 (bronze). Spivey (Redondo Beach, Calif.) holds the No. 2 spot on the start list. She was just off the overall World Triathlon Series podium in 2019, placing fourth in the season-long standings. Spivey led the U.S. women at the 2020 World Triathlon Championship in Hamburg, Germany, with a fourth-place finish. Rappaport will compete in Yokohama at No. 3 on the start list, though her spot in Tokyo is already secure. The four-time World Triathlon Series medalist and eight-time World Triathlon Cup champion had a comeback season in 2019, placing a career-best fifth in the overall World Triathlon Series standings.   Also set to compete for the U.S. women are Taylor Knibb (Washington, D.C.) and Tamara Gorman (Rapid City, S.D.), two of only three women in World Triathlon history to have won individual world titles at both the Junior and Under-23 levels. Kirsten Kasper (North Andover, Mass.), a nine-time World Cup medalist who placed fourth overall in the 2018 World Triathlon Series, and Renée Tomlin (Ocean City, N.J.), a 10-time World Cup medalist, will also toe the line. Click here for the complete women’s start list. On the men’s side, Morgan Pearson (Boulder, Colo.) and Matt McElroy (Huntington Beach, Calif.) are No. 19 and 20 on the start list, respectively. McElroy is a nine-time World Cup medalist who became the first U.S. man in a decade to podium in a World Triathlon Series race in 2019 when he took silver in Leeds, England. Pearson is relatively new to the sport, having made his elite debut in 2018. The two-time World Cup medalist led all U.S. men at the 2020 World Championships in Hamburg, placing eighth. Chasing a second Olympic appearance is Ben Kanute (Geneva, Ill.), a 2016 U.S. Olympian and two-time World Cup medalist with a career-best World Triathlon Series finish of seventh. Also racing for the U.S. men are Eli Hemming (Kiowa, Colo.), a four-time World Cup medalist and eight-time Continental Cup medalist, and Kevin McDowell (Geneva, Ill.), the 2015 Pan American Games silver medalist and seven-time World Cup medalist. Click here for the complete men’s start list. Elite Women Scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 7:00 PM MDT Elite Men Scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 9:50 PM MDT https://www.triathlonlive.tv/upcoming-live-streams/videos/2021-world-triathlon-championship-series-yokohama-men   What's New in the 303: The Freedom Of the Bike and Waterton Canyon–Inspired by Paraglider in CA As I took a long walk on a beach near Santa Barbara, I saw a paraglider hugging the cliffs a couple a hundred feet above. I kept walking wondering how the pilot got there as I knew it was a remote area. As I meandered I saw an old set of stairs. So I climbed them and emerged on a hard packed single track trail hugging the cliff high above. I walked, a little cautiously, and suddenly I saw a bike perched on the ledge and a man unpacking a paraglider. Turns out it was a motobecan e-bike and the man rides here with his paraglider, unpacks it, ditches the bike in the bushes and flies for hours above the ocean—depending on the winds. He told me he once climbed to 7,000 feet off the coast of Carpentria about 40 miles southeast of here. But the point is, he rode his bike. Here surfers ride their bikes to find uncrowded surf and deserted beaches, often on e-bikes. So many people seem to bike here to do something else. It made me think of Colorado and some opportunities we have to bike and recreate. Fishing and Waterton canyon came to mind. Waterton Canyon was built in the late 1870’s as a railroad (of course) that connected Denver to south park and beyond. Companies competed for mining freight and thus railroads carved out beds in most of the canyons we now ride or drive. Rail service stopped in 1937 and the tracks were ripped up in the 1940’s as scrap metal for the war. In 1983, Denver Water constructed the 200 foot Strontia Springs dam and what remained was a very smooth gravel access road closed to cars, but open to bikes and pedestrians. A parking lot at the mouth of the canyon gives access to this 6.5 mile road that ends just passed the dam. Where the road ends, the Colorado Trail begins and ends 486 miles later in Durango (550 by bike). If you travel east from this parking lot you can access the beginning of the High Line Canal. Overall the road gains 650 feet in elevation making it a gentle grade.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bill Major Taylor Rich Matt Emmet did his Metabolic Efficiency Treadmill Assessment. Input into the pacing and nutrition plan for Chattanooga 70.3 Dialed in Matt's taper for the race   Video of the Week: 2021 Yokohama Qualification Event Promo Video   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week Greg Nance who recently completed the World Marathon Challenge (7 Marathons in 7 days on 7 continents) and his biggest challenge yet, he's planning a 3,000 mile Run Across America in a Mission to explore the addiction epidemic and promote mental health.  Show Sponsor: VENGA Our friends at Venga CBD have an all-new product to help athletes with their sleep because they know how important it is for athletes.  They call it Venga Super Sleep.  Get this - It’s got Melatonin, CBD AND….an all-new cannabinoid CBN that’s been shown to promote sleep.  You get all three in Venga Super Sleep and it’s available now. I think they sold out in the first couple of days but are sure to have more soon. Oh, and get this - no sleep aid hangover. You’ll wake up well-rested and refreshed because Venga Super Sleep is all-natural and works with your body’s systems to promote a great night’s sleep.  As with all of Venga CBD’s products, Super Sleep is 100% THC-free and non-habit forming. You can check it out at Vengacbd.com/sleep and they have a great bundle offer running: If you buy a bottle of the Venga CBD daily CBD Ultra Gels, you can get a bottle of Super Sleep for just $34.00. It’s typically $85, so it’s a smokin’ deal! Go to vengacbd.com/sleep to get all the details and don’t forget that our listeners get a X discount with coupon code X (only valid on full-priced items, not bundles). Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature interview - Greg Nance Endurance News - Yokohama and Collins Cup team/rankings What New in the 303 - Freedom Of the Bike and Waterton Canyon Bill and Rich's Excellent Adventure - Prep for Chattanooga Video of the Week - Yokohama Olympic Trial Promo   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! Saw Tim O'Donnell has his hands on UCAN EDGE.  Each has 15g of SuperStarch Energy and 0g sugar.  They are not a gel consistency, which is awesome!  Is much more like a liquid.  Tear off the top and just rolled it up.  It wasn't sticky like gels.  The flavor is like the tropical orange flavor of the Energy SuperStarch powder.  I may  my extra test tubes of UCAN SuperStarch. You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Interview with Greg Nance Our guest this week is Greg Nance.  He is passionate about using technology to boost college affordability, youth mental health, and addiction recovery.  Greg was able to attend UChicago and Cambridge with the help of compassionate mentors and scholarships. He's on a mission to pay it forward.  He co-founded and led Moneythink and Dyad Mentorship, organizations that have helped students earn over $27M in scholarships.   When he's not working, he's running (or eating TexMex). He has set 11 Fastest Known Time records and recently ran 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents.  He lives in Seattle and a Seahawks fan!     Greg's Mission I'm Running Across America to explore our addiction epidemic and promote mental health 3,000 miles to celebrate 3,000 days sober. On March 16th 2020, I celebrated 3,000 days sober. To commemorate the milestone, I’m aiming to run 3,000 miles between NYC and Seattle to explore America’s addiction epidemic. For years I was in denial about my struggles with alcohol and painkillers. Fearing the stigma, I felt isolated and alone. But as I've slowly opened up, I’ve realized that my struggles are far more common than I imagined. 40 million Americans — or 1 in 7 — suffer from substance or alcohol addiction. As I run across America, I want to hear and share some of their stories. I’m partnering with Director Sarah Schutzki and the International Documentary Association to create 1 IN 7, a film that chronicles the journey. We aim to spark a national dialog on how we, as families and a society, can best support addicts and boost mental health across America. You can learn more about my mission in this University of Cambridge article previewing the run. Now I'm gearing up for the biggest challenge yet —a 3,000 mile Run Across America!   Ultra Training (gregrunsfar.com) Greg Nance | Fastest Known Time   @GregRunsFar to follow training + mission prep + the run across america. https://www.brooksrunning.com/ https://vertavahealth.com/greg-nance/ https://wentworthms.com/take-the-leap-reflections-on-running-155-miles-across-the-worlds-driest-desert/ https://betakezo.com/ https://livepurepower.com/ https://eclipseglove.com/?ref=GregRunsFar   Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. It's big time training and racing season.  Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Updated team standings for The Collins Cup as the battle for automatic qualification continues. Athletes are ‘In The Hunt’ if they have not yet raced in 2021 but have a strong 2019/2020 points average and are in a position to potentially qualify once they have raced in 2021. This includes athletes who have been on maternity leave and to qualify for The Collins Cup would need to race at least once in 2021. Team USA Highlights Sam Long is the new Team USA #1 as a result of scoring 102.33 points at St George putting him over 1 point ahead of the next closest USA man - Rudy von Berg.  Rookie Sophie Watts is Team USA #4 as a result of 85.96 and 85.81 points finishes at Texas and St George respectively. Team Internationals Highlights Jeanni Metzler moves to Team Internationals #3, pushing Sarah Crowley and Ellie Salthousedown to #4 and #5 respectively meaning Ellie loses her position as an automatic qualifier. Jackson Laundry’s 94.24 point result in St George rockets him up to #8 amongst a tightly pack of International men with just under 5 points separating #3 Sam Appleton down to #8 Jackson. Team Europe Highlights Emma Pallant-Browne moves to Team Europe #5 having scored 100.88 points in St George to give her an average of 93.00 points when combined with her 2019/2020 points. Magnus Ditlev moves to Team Europe #3 ahead of George Goodwin #4 with Alistair Brownlee 'In The Hunt' as he is yet to race in 2021. The Collins Cup Explainer video explains how the qualification process works, how the teams are selected, the history behind The Collins Cup and builds excitement for the head-to-head battles we can expect to see in August.  When writing about the PTO or The Collins Cup please include the following link for updates about The Collins Cup https://signup.thecollinscup.com/. U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM QUALIFICATION ON THE LINE AT WORLD TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES YOKOHAMA U.S. Olympic hopeful triathletes will have a chance to punch their tickets to Tokyo at this week’s World Triathlon Championship Series event in Yokohama, Japan, which serves as the second and final auto-qualifier for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team. In addition to the elite race, a World Paratriathlon Championship Series event is also scheduled. All races are set for Saturday, May 15, in Japan, which is late Friday night, May 14, for most of the United States. All events will be broadcast live at TriathlonLIVE.tv; monthly and annual subscriptions are available for purchase. The races will also be streamed live on FloTrack with a subscription. The World Paratriathlon Championship Series event kicks off the action at 5:50 p.m. ET on May 14/6:50 a.m. local time on May 15 (the paratriathlon race is not an auto-qualifier for the U.S. Paralympic Team). The elite women follow at 9:16 p.m. ET on May 14/10:16 a.m. local time on May 15, and the elite men are scheduled for 12:06 a.m. ET on May 15/1:06 p.m. local time on May 15. In Yokohama, elite athletes will cover an Olympic-distance course featuring a 1,500-meter swim, 40-kilometer bike and 1-kilometer run centered around Yamashita Park and the Port of Yokohama. Elite paratriathletes will race a sprint-distance course with a 750m swim, 20k bike and 5k run.   Olympic Qualification The U.S. will send a maximum of three women and three men to the Tokyo Olympic Games for triathlon. Summer Rappaport (Thornton, Colo.) is the only athlete currently qualified for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team, by way of her fifth-place finish at the Tokyo ITU Olympic Qualification Event in August 2019. Because Rappaport is already qualified, only one woman can qualify for the U.S. Olympic Team in Yokohama. Since no men have qualified to date, up to two men can punch their ticket to Tokyo by way of a qualifying performance in Yokohama. After Yokohama, all remaining spots will be selected via discretion by the USA Triathlon Games Athlete Selection Committee. In Yokohama, athletes can auto-qualify for the U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team in the following scenarios: In the women’s race, the first U.S. athlete finishing on the podium, who has not already qualified for the team, will earn automatic selection. (E.g., only one U.S. woman can auto-qualify at this event, and she must be on the podium). Because no U.S. men were auto-selected from the 2019 ITU World Olympic Qualification Event, the highest-placed U.S. man finishing within the top-eight overall will be selected to the team. Two men may be selected to the team at Yokohama, in the event that both men finish on the podium. In the days following Yokohama, the USA Triathlon Games Athlete Selection Committee may, but is not required to, issue a limited number of “early discretionary nominations” on or before May 20, 2021. Any remaining slots not filled at one of the two auto-selection events, and not named as “early discretionary nominations,” will be issued via final nomination to the team by the USA Triathlon Games Athletes Selection Committee after June 15, 2021. Click here for a complete explanation of the qualification process for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Triathlon Teams. U.S. Athletes to Watch The U.S. women bring a strong contingent to Yokohama, led by the trio who swept the podium at the 2019 Yokohama race — Katie Zaferes (gold), Rappaport (silver) and Taylor Spivey (bronze). Headlining the women’s start list is Zaferes (Cary, N.C.), the 2019 World Triathlon champion and 2016 U.S. Olympian. Zaferes had a breakout season in 2019, winning five of eight races in the World Triathlon Series and earning silver in a fifth. She crashed out of the 2019 Tokyo test event, missing her first chance at Olympic auto-qualification, but she went on to capture the world title in Lausanne, Switzerland, two weeks later. Zaferes also reached the overall World Triathlon Series podium in 2018 (silver) and 2017 (bronze). Spivey (Redondo Beach, Calif.) holds the No. 2 spot on the start list. She was just off the overall World Triathlon Series podium in 2019, placing fourth in the season-long standings. Spivey led the U.S. women at the 2020 World Triathlon Championship in Hamburg, Germany, with a fourth-place finish. Rappaport will compete in Yokohama at No. 3 on the start list, though her spot in Tokyo is already secure. The four-time World Triathlon Series medalist and eight-time World Triathlon Cup champion had a comeback season in 2019, placing a career-best fifth in the overall World Triathlon Series standings.   Also set to compete for the U.S. women are Taylor Knibb (Washington, D.C.) and Tamara Gorman (Rapid City, S.D.), two of only three women in World Triathlon history to have won individual world titles at both the Junior and Under-23 levels. Kirsten Kasper (North Andover, Mass.), a nine-time World Cup medalist who placed fourth overall in the 2018 World Triathlon Series, and Renée Tomlin (Ocean City, N.J.), a 10-time World Cup medalist, will also toe the line. Click here for the complete women’s start list. On the men’s side, Morgan Pearson (Boulder, Colo.) and Matt McElroy (Huntington Beach, Calif.) are No. 19 and 20 on the start list, respectively. McElroy is a nine-time World Cup medalist who became the first U.S. man in a decade to podium in a World Triathlon Series race in 2019 when he took silver in Leeds, England. Pearson is relatively new to the sport, having made his elite debut in 2018. The two-time World Cup medalist led all U.S. men at the 2020 World Championships in Hamburg, placing eighth. Chasing a second Olympic appearance is Ben Kanute (Geneva, Ill.), a 2016 U.S. Olympian and two-time World Cup medalist with a career-best World Triathlon Series finish of seventh. Also racing for the U.S. men are Eli Hemming (Kiowa, Colo.), a four-time World Cup medalist and eight-time Continental Cup medalist, and Kevin McDowell (Geneva, Ill.), the 2015 Pan American Games silver medalist and seven-time World Cup medalist. Click here for the complete men’s start list. Elite Women Scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 7:00 PM MDT Elite Men Scheduled for Friday, May 14, 2021 9:50 PM MDT https://www.triathlonlive.tv/upcoming-live-streams/videos/2021-world-triathlon-championship-series-yokohama-men   What's New in the 303: The Freedom Of the Bike and Waterton Canyon–Inspired by Paraglider in CA As I took a long walk on a beach near Santa Barbara, I saw a paraglider hugging the cliffs a couple a hundred feet above. I kept walking wondering how the pilot got there as I knew it was a remote area. As I meandered I saw an old set of stairs. So I climbed them and emerged on a hard packed single track trail hugging the cliff high above. I walked, a little cautiously, and suddenly I saw a bike perched on the ledge and a man unpacking a paraglider. Turns out it was a motobecan e-bike and the man rides here with his paraglider, unpacks it, ditches the bike in the bushes and flies for hours above the ocean—depending on the winds. He told me he once climbed to 7,000 feet off the coast of Carpentria about 40 miles southeast of here. But the point is, he rode his bike. Here surfers ride their bikes to find uncrowded surf and deserted beaches, often on e-bikes. So many people seem to bike here to do something else. It made me think of Colorado and some opportunities we have to bike and recreate. Fishing and Waterton canyon came to mind. Waterton Canyon was built in the late 1870’s as a railroad (of course) that connected Denver to south park and beyond. Companies competed for mining freight and thus railroads carved out beds in most of the canyons we now ride or drive. Rail service stopped in 1937 and the tracks were ripped up in the 1940’s as scrap metal for the war. In 1983, Denver Water constructed the 200 foot Strontia Springs dam and what remained was a very smooth gravel access road closed to cars, but open to bikes and pedestrians. A parking lot at the mouth of the canyon gives access to this 6.5 mile road that ends just passed the dam. Where the road ends, the Colorado Trail begins and ends 486 miles later in Durango (550 by bike). If you travel east from this parking lot you can access the beginning of the High Line Canal. Overall the road gains 650 feet in elevation making it a gentle grade.   Bill & Rich's Excellent [Endurance] Adventure Bill Major Taylor Rich Matt Emmet did his Metabolic Efficiency Treadmill Assessment. Input into the pacing and nutrition plan for Chattanooga 70.3 Dialed in Matt's taper for the race   Video of the Week: 2021 Yokohama Qualification Event Promo Video   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

For the first Catch-Up episode of the year, Matt sits down with Australian Sam Appleton after his impressive 6th place performance at Challenge Daytona in December. The two catch up with what Sam has been up to, mostly coffee and home furnishings, but also fit in some good tri talk and laughs as well!

Purple Patch is proud to announce Performance Reset 2020, a 3-Day Virtual Conference taking place live from San Francisco. Now is the time to reset from the turbulence of 2020 and take aim at performance. Join us for this immersive conference that will equip you with the planning, mindset, habits, and execution you need to unlock performance in the years ahead. Engage with leaders in the performance space, world champions, and premier brands and walk away with a toolkit for success in 2021. Featuring World Class Speakers and Presenters Matt Dixon, Founder of Purple Patch Fitness Mark Allen, 6x IRONMAN Champion and Coach Bob Babbitt, Triathlon Hall of Famer, Co-Founder of Challenged Athletes Foundation Sami Inkinen, Founder Virta Health Pros - Jesse Thomas, Sarah Piampiano, Sam Appleton, Kevin Collington ...and experts across all disciplines of nutrition, hydration, strength/mobility, women's health and more. A portion of every ticket sold benefits The Challenged Athletes Foundation. Purple Patch Resources Performance Reset Info and Tickets Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad   Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated. Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Sam Appleton is a winner of 15 IM 70.3 races, and has finished in the top 8 of the IM 70.3 World Championships for the last 4 years. He recently finished 4th in his first full distance race at Ironman Western Australia, after swimming and riding toe to toe with Ali Brownlee. We hear the story of his progression in the sport, his first Ironman race, and why he can’t wait to get back on the start line of his next full distance race.Show Sponsors:https://www.precisionhydration.com/ - Leaders in triathlete sweat testing and hydration, with multi-strength electrolytes that match how you sweat. Get 15% off your first order With the code OXYGENADDICT15Thriva.co - Take health tracking to a new level with your personalised at-home finger-prick blood test. Use code OXYGENADDICT10 for %10 off all subscriptionshttp://team.oxygenaddict.com - Start planning your post-Covid racing season, and get fit the right way :) Any questions? You can book a skype call with Rob or the Team hereJoin us for our Zwift - OxygenAddict Triathlon Podcast Power Hour interval training session, Tuesdays at 7.15pm UK time. Check the Zwift listings for details!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/Listen on Spotify: http://bit.ly/OATriPodSpotifyListen on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OATriPodiTunesSome links are affiliate links, which mean that we may get paid commission if you make a purchase via the link, or using the code, at no extra cost to you.

​This week we have 70.3 specialist Sam Appleton on with us as hecomes off of an impressive 8th place at 70.3 World Championships in Nice last month. Formany users, Zwift is an outlet to be able to combine their love of gaming with their necessity forquality training. This is very true for Sam, and we take the chance to chat with him about his (and Jordan’s) love for gaming and esports. We of course get a breakdown of the World Champs race as well as some exciting news about Sam's plans for the rest of the season. In the tech corner, Jordan talks about what to him was a surprise at Eurobike—that no one has released an answer for a 12 speed drivetrain on a smart trainer?!?!

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: MARSHALL MCNEICE (00:08:56) Marsh won the FREE race entry to the awesome 4 day MTB event, the REEF TO REEF. We catch up with Marsh after the race to find out how it all went! RACE ENTRY WINNER: CRAIG KIMPTON (00:21:14) Craig won the FREE race entry to Australia’s largest, longest running and most popular four day MTB stage race the Cape to Cape! We find out a bit more about Craig as he starts his build up for this race. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE ENTRY WINNER: BRENT JAMIESON (00:35:20) Brent won the FREE race entry to the beautiful Queenstown Marathon. We find out a bit more about Brent as he starts his build up for this race. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SAM APPLETON: (00:48:28) We’re delighted to bring back Australian pro triathlete Sam Appleton post his win at Santa Rosa. Appo talks to us about his bike crash, his road to recovery plus how he’s finishing off his prep for the IM703 Worlds in Nice. Plus…. is Sam Appleton actually going to do an IRONMAN? Listen in to find out! WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (01:33:03) Cadence – an at home field study to help you determine your efficiency sweet spot. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:46:06) Blackcurrants SID TALKS: (01:57:09) Sid’s back and we catch up on all the latest races and tri goss. LINKS: Follow Sam Appleton on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/samappletonprotri/ More about REEF TO REEF at https://reeftoreefmtb.com/ More about Rouvy at https://rouvy.com/en/ More about Endurance Sports TV at https://www.endurancesports.tv/ More about the Queenstown Marathon at https://queenstown-marathon.co.nz/ More about IRONMAN Busselton at https://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/western-australia.aspx#axzz5wqFWohTT More about the Cape to Cape at https://capetocapemtb.com/ CurraNZ at https://curranz.com/ Blackcurrant study at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2019.00073/full?mc_cid=38b57cd468&mc_eid=54dc5c0e4a Click here for ‘How to Find Your Ideal Running Cadence’ details More about Laura Siddall at https://laurasiddall.com/ 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

You might think that it’s only the super stars of world sports who have agents and managers, but you would be wrong.  Today, my guest is the founder of Human Interest Group, a sports marketing and business development company.  Franko Vatterott looks after the business interests of many of the world’s top long distance triathletes including Tim Don, Rachel Joyce, Craig Alexander, Sam Appleton, and Lesley Patterson, to name jus a few. Franko has been involved in sports marketing for many years and for the last 15 specifically in triathlon and latterly cycling.  This is a super conversation with a really engaging guest who explains how the industry works from a perspective rarely seen by the triathlon public, including: Forming the original TriDubai team in 2005 and what happened next How a chance meeting with Craig Alexander got him started as a triathlon manager The importance of building relationships in a small community like triathlon Tim Don, that accident, and "The Man with the Halo” documentary Triathletes and social media: How does that work? How the changing face of sports retail has affected triathlon sponsorship Franko also shares his top tips for age groupers seeking their own sponsorship To find out more about Human Interest Group click HERE …www.humaninterestgroup.org Watch “The Man in the Halo” documentary HERE….. https://www.humaninterestgroup.org/blog/the-man-with-the-halo-documentary To find out more about Simon’s coaching please visit his website here. To follow Simon on Facebook, click here. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@TheTriathlonCoach.com. 

What would it be like to be a pro triathlete? They are like super heroes to us mere mortal athlete. Winning an Ironman outright? Traveling to exotic places to race, training in warm climates, eating well, massages. We're going to chat with Kirsty Jahn a pro triathlete out of Boulder who had back to back Ironman wins last year to hear what's behind these performances and what it's like living the pro life. 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 most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a protective anti-oxidant and highly 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 guest, head coach at the Mile High Multisport, Pete Alfino. We discussed the topic of trust and the coach/athlete relationship.  If you haven't heard that yet, check out last week's interview on episode - #162. 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. Kirsty Jahn had a killer season in 2018. On May 27th she had a win at IM Brazil with a 8:54:57. Two week's later she backed it up with another win at IM Boulder on June 10th with a 9:16:12. Six weeks later she races Challenge Prague half iron distance with a 4:22:03 to finish 2nd. Not only is she fast and tough, she's smart as a whip. Kirsty graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University in 2005 with a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics. During her time at Villanova she was a 4 time NCAA All-Academic recipient, 4 time Big East Top Scholar, 2 time XC All-Mid Atlantic, and captain of the women’s cross country team in 2004. Kirsty received a Master's in Mathematics of Finance from Columbia University in May of 2012. While at Columbia, Kirsty served as a graduate assistant coach for the varsity track and xc teams. In 2013, Kirsty returned to triathlon racing and earned her professional card from Triathlon Canada. She went on to race her first year as a pro in Ironman 70.3 events in 2014. Check out the racing section to see Kirsty's past results and upcoming races for 2018.   https://www.kirstyjahn.com/ Welcome back. 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. Teasers for topics: Kirsty Jahn Loved how open she was about her racing and career Interesting to hear how tough it is to make a living as a pro.       She won back to back races and no one is paying her a salary. From Sara True's Twitter Post - https://twitter.com/sgroffy/status/1090401034281803776 From Tim O'Donnel's Instagram post - Sad to say that after 9 years together, my partnership with @clifbar has come to end. CLIF has been an amazing partner and while companies grow and strategies change, I am forever grateful for the genuine love and support I have received from them. Wishing the best to all of my former CLIF teammates in 2019. Finally a big thank you to Gary, Kit and the entire CLIF Family, not only for our partnership but for all you do to better both local and global communities. Thanks for the memories, the wins and the tasty treats along the way!   MHE Gear Survey questions Early Results Kid Design Raffle News Newton Running announces the new shoe models Who Owns Ironman Who owns the Ironman? The 4-decade battle for the world’s most iconic endurance race Per The New York Times, the Ironman Triathlon puts on more than 260 races in 44 countries and is valued at nearly a billion dollars, making it one of the world’s most premiere sports brands.   Now, over 40 years later, the people at the forefront of its creation haven’t seen a dime, and the legal triathlon continues. It all started in Hawaii... Long before the Spartan or Tough Mudder, naval officer John Collins and his wife, Judy, thought to combine 3 of the toughest endurance races: On Feb. 18, 1978, the first “Hawaiian Iron Man Triathlon” was born. There were 15 participants. John wrote a 3-page rule book with 10 major rules that boiled down to: “Swim 2.4 miles! Run 26 ¼ miles! Bike 112 miles! Brag the rest of your life!” But, it was rule number 8 -- which set the entry fee at $5 and stipulated that the event would be sponsored by participants -- that would later cause the biggest headache.  Gettin’ Silky with it By ’79, Collins needed someone to run the 3rd edition of the event, so he handed over a box of paperwork to husband and wife fitness club owners Hank Grundman and Valerie Silk -- no lawyers, no signatures. By ’82 the race had ballooned in popularity, and John Dunbar (the runner-up in the original 2 races) started selling copies of the original trophy. He, like the other 14 OG racers, presumed a stake of the competition still belonged to him... So, when Silk registered the Ironman trademark in ’83 and told Dunbar to cease sale of the throwback trophy he was pedaling, he didn’t go quietly. The real triathlon... Silk sold the brand for $3m in ’89 and, in 2015, after years of expansion, the brand was acquired by its current owner, a Chinese conglomerate called Dalian Wanda Group, for $650m. 4 decades later, Dunbar continues to argue that the famed triathlon belongs to him and the original 15, even though the courts, and many of Dunbar’s allies, have insisted it’s too late.  Silk said no original competitors showed interest in Ironman until it made money. She changed the rules and re-created the race -- “I changed everything,” Silk said. “And I never heard a peep from anybody.”   Triathlon Trivia: https://www.triathlete.com/2018/03/news/triathletes-earned-prize-money-2017_311286 https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/Elite/Prize-Money-Leaders Upcoming Interviews: USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris to give an update on "Time To Tri" Caryn Marconi, Shelbi Meyer and Tammi Hanson on the Compete Clean program and USADA Anti-doping resources and rules Sam Appleton on his pro career and 2019 schedule 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. Special interview with Newton Running founder Jerry Lee to do a "How I Built This" style interview. 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.   Amy Schroeder - Pactimo   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. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Whether you are an age-grouper or pro, a triathlete, cyclist or pure runner, you may have already be working with or be contemplating hiring a coach to help you reach your goals. The coach/athlete relationship is incredibly important for the athlete to be successful. As with any relationship, it is built on mutual trust.   In today's episode, Khem and I will be discussing the coach/athlete relationship with the head coach at Mile High Multisport, Pete Alfino. We will also be discussing some of the concepts of trust in greater detail after the interview.    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 most bio-available CBD product on the market, iKOR is a protective anti-oxidant and highly 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. 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. Coach Pete Alfino is the owner and founder of Mile High Multisport, LLC. He has been involved in the multisport community since 1988 when he completed his first triathlon. He has experienced firsthand the growth and development of the sport of triathlon over the past 30 years. He believes anything is possible with a well written plan and the commitment of the athlete. Pete excels in developing his athletes to reach their maximum potential by providing each client with individual attention and creating personalized training plans to meet their needs and goals. His coaching philosophies and training plans have developed novice athletes to podium finishes from local races to the Ironman World Championship qualifiers.  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. Coach/athlete relationship When we talked about things the promote a positive coach athlete relationship, we talked about the importance of communication. We talked about commitment. We talked about honesty and "tough love".       We characterized the things that detract from a positive relationship were lack of communication, lack of commitment. What we are really talking about here is TRUST. Out of sheer coincidence, I was at a leadership training event this week presented by David Horsager on the topic of trust. His company is the Trust Edge. He has written a book, The Trust Edge. And, David is also a triathlete and his wife is a marathoner. https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Edge-Leaders-Relationships-Stronger/dp/1476711372/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1548421130&sr=8-1&keywords=David+Horsager Elements (or Pillars) of Trust Clear communication - demonstrate genuine listening, empathy, honesty, focused, open minded, mean what you say, no manipulation; be clear about where you are, where you want to be, why, and how you are going to get to the goal Being compassionate - listen, appreciate, being present, and serving selflessly Character - humility, honesty, don't guess, actions that match your words, doing the right thing over the easy thing. er the easy thing. Competent Commitment Chemistry or ability to connect Contribute to the goal Be consistent MHE Gear News https://303triathlon.com/does-winter-running-burn-more-calories/ Zwift’s Kiss Super League (team dimension data, team wiggins, 303project https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/zwift-launches-first-e-racing-league-pro-riders-featuring-cofidis-team-wiggins-canyon-sram-405569 https://www.velonews.com/2019/01/news/news-roundup-van-der-sande-cleared-pro-racing-on-zwift_482998 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.  KISS Super League - Round 1 - Zwift Racing   Triathlon Trivia https://www.surveymonkey.com/results/SM-WZ3TFJXV/   Upcoming Interviews: Kirsty Jahn on her pro career and 2019 schedule USA Triathlon CEO Rocky Harris to give an update on "Time To Tri" Caryn Marconi, Shelbi Meyer and Tammi Hanson on the Compete Clean program and USADA Anti-doping resources and rules Sam Appleton on his pro career and 2019 schedule 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. Special interview with Newton Running founder Jerry Lee to do a "How I Built This" style interview. 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. e 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. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!          

Episode 6: Coach K and Coach Scott Discuss Triathlon Hot Topics and News Triathlon News: Andrew Starykowicz return to triathlon will be documented through youtube vids https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghrMwQANLS4&feature=youtu.be Former Oregon NG member, Kelly Hafer, who was exposed to dangerous chemicals while serving in Iraq.  The chemical gave him a very high chance of developing cancer.  He got into triathlon to decrease that risk and has since completed multiple triathlons including Ironman Vineman AG doping violation: Holly Balogh tested positive for exogenous testosterone from a sample collected at 2016 Ironman North American Championship in Texas.  She did not have a TUE.  The worst part was she knew what she was doing.   “Through this investigation, IRONMAN confirmed that Ms. Balogh was aware of the inherent risks associated with her conduct and proceeded to knowingly take the prohibited substance”   Race Results from the Pros Ultraman Florida - 3 days of racing (6.2swim/92bike, 171bike, 52.4double marathon) Women: Steffi Steinberg broke Ultraman Florida record by 32 minutes and 53 seconds to take the overall win w/ time of 24:55:13 Men: Canadian David Hainish won in an overall time of 22:08:48 after taking the lead on the second day of racing 43 year old Craig Alexander taking 70.3 Big Husky Triathlon (Australian) but not a very strong field Australians dominate Ironman 70.3 Geelong w/ the mens and womens title. Sam Appleton took the mens title after a great battle with Josh Amberger through the swim and bike legs.  Appleton squeezed out a 48 second lead by the end of the run Luxford dominated the field by having the womens best swim and bike time allowing her to ease through the run for the overall win. Challenge Wanaka (140.6 distance) Kiwi Dougal Allan broke the course record by 8 minutes to take the overall lead.  He had to come back on the swim and posted a race best bike and run Yvonne Van Vlerken also had to make up a deficet out of the swim.  Van Vlerken and Laura Siddall duked it out posting almost identical womens best bike splits.  Vlerken made her move at the 25k mark and maintained her lead until the end. Shoutout to American Alyssa Godesky for finishing 4th overall   Upcoming Races for IREP Athletes: Ironman Cuba 70.3 http://www.triathlonhavana.com/ Coach K is going to battle it out in Greenville, SC for the final weekend of Hincapie Spring Series Hot Topics (from forums): Training solely indoors on the bike: (I have one client that does this.) Pros/cons (lionel sanders)Zwift, TrainerRoad - Pro's and Con's Best Books to recommend for training advice?

We have Sports Nutrition Specialist Bob Seebohar joining us to talk about the post holiday/new year resolution process to get back to metabolic efficiency. Don't beat yourself up if you over-indulged over the holidays. Bob has tips on how to fuel your body to make it a fat burning machine. Plus, necessity is the mother of invention. We'll talk about the inspiration behind Birota Smart Cocoa and Smart Coconut Creamer. 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 guest, coach Scott Fliegelman, Sr. Director- Marketing & Sales at Solos Wearables. We had a great discussion on how Solos smart glasses give you visibility to your training, performance and the road. If you haven't checked them out yet, go to www.solos-wearables.com or listen to last week's episode - #159. 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. Bob is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, the former Director of Sports Nutrition for the University of Florida and served as a sport dietitian for the US Olympic Committee. Bob traveled to the 2008 Summer Olympic Games as a sport dietitian for the US Olympic Team and the personal sport dietitian/exercise physiologist for the Olympic Triathlon Team.   Bob has a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science, a master's degree in Health and Exercise Science and a second master's degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition. He is a registered dietitian, exercise physiologist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Triathlon Level III Elite Coach and a USA Triathlon Youth/Junior coach.   Let's get into the interview now with Bob Seebohar.   Welcome back. 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: Wrap up on metabolic efficiency with Bob Ketones as a different source of energy when glycogen is low; product of fat utilization 20-40 grams of carbohydrate per day The experiment Caprylic Acid Powder - MCT with twice the ketone production D-Ribose 5 carbon carbohydrate; does not raise blood sugar; actually reduces; generates ATP Khem's trip News Sports Illustrated Fittest We've talked about how clean the sport is. USA Triathlon Magazine just out and they've published the "Compete Clean" Guide https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/USAT-for-Me/Athlete-Resources/Anti-Doping Triathlon Trivia - Anti Doping FAQs 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.  Anti-Doping 101 for Athletes, Presented by USADA Upcoming Interviews: Ian Murray, head coach at the LA Tri Club, head coach for Team TTS (Triathlon Training Systems), and coach for SlowTwitch to talk about bike handling skills. Coach Pete Alfino joining Khem and I for a discussion on what makes a good coach/athlete relationship Kirsty Jahn on her pro career and 2019 schedule Sam Appleton on his pro career and 2019 schedule 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. Upcoming 303Radio interviews: Will Kelsey 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 coach Scott Fliegelman, Sr. Director- Marketing & Sales at Solos Wearables. We had a chance to meet up in Kona and IMAZ. We've been using the SOLOS Smart Glasses and wanted to share what we've learned about this tech tool. 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 author and athlete Debbie Potts to talk about adrenal health and fatigue syndrome. We talked about the risks and symptoms. If you missed that interview, go back to episode #158 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.  Our guest is Scott Fliegelman from Solos.  We had a chance to meet up in Kona and IMAZ. I tried on the SOLOS Smart Glasses and knew immediately that this was something I wanted to learn a little more about personally and share with our listeners. Welcome back. 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. Solos Smart Glasses - Our goal is to bring information about products like this to our audience and give them insights that they might not otherwise be able to find on their own. I've read some online comments and want to comment on a few of them. "I’m not sure that these Smart Glasses will help the wearer stay present, if they’re taking calls, checking email, social media etc." I've used them for a few weeks now. While you can receive or make a call, you can do that if you have your phone in your pocket anyway. You have the same choice to answer or not. If you do decide to answer it, you can do it without taking your hands off the handlebars or without looking at your phone, making it safer in my opinion. You can not check email or social media, so that comment is simply misinformed speculation. "Durability and long term reliability are my concerns like if dropped on accident, or cold rainy weather scenarios." I have to say that's a concern of mine as well. I am constantly dropping my glasses and I worry that I would do that with these. "Need a view from what's behind you and I would by them in a second!" Scott addressed this in the interview and it sounds like this is something that is on their roadmap, assuming it meets the "not distracting" test. Sam Appleton workout: Session 1 – Power Up Bike Workout WARM UP 30 minutes easy spinning MAIN SET 5 x 7 minutes as: 3min @ 300-320W 1min @ 360-375W 1min @ 250W 2min @ 350-400W 5 minutes easy spinning between each round Triathlon Trivia What is the age group with the highest percent of bicycle fatalities in the 1985? 10-14* 30-34 45-49 55-59 10-14* 30-34 45-49 55-59 "" 1995? 10-14 30-34 45-49* 55-59 "" 2005? 10-14 30-34 45-49 55-59* "" 2015? 6-9am 12-3pm 3-6pm 6-9pm* The greatest percentage of fatalities occur between what hours? Dawn Daylight* Dusk Dark The greatest percentage of fatalities by light condition? No Improper Action Not Visible Failure to Yield Right of Way* Failure to Obey Traffic Signs Bicycle Action Prior to Fatality? Shoulder/roadside Non intersection - no crosswalk* Intersection - no crosswalk Intersection - crosswalk Bike lane Fatality by Location?   News https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/812258-peds_bike_primer.pdf https://www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.dot.gov/files/documents/812502_pedestrian-and-bicyclist-data-analysis-tsf-research-note.pdf Luis Filipe Coelho Lopes of the Azores Triathlon; nice hotels for about $50/night; airfare is about $2K round trip Newton Running has identified their 2019 Ambassador team New Years Resolutions and/or goals follow up Any additions or updates? I'm off to a good start on my book reading. I have three books in progress at the moment. John Grisham - Rogue Lawyer Matt Dixon - The Well Built Triathlete Deena Kastor - Let Your Mind Run 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:  Solos Smart Glasses With Sam Appleton, Kristin Weber, Phil Gaimon Bill and Rich SOLOS Ride   Upcoming Interviews: Bob Seebohar on metabolic efficiency and Birota Foods Ian Murray, head coach at the LA Tri Club, head coach for Team TTS (Triathlon Training Systems), and coach for SlowTwitch to talk about bike handling skills. 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!

EXCLUSIVE PODCAST CONTENT FOR FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB MEMBERS: Fitter Radio ‘Roving Reporter’ (and Fitter coached Pro Triathlete) Jarrod Harvey, introduces coverage from the IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney race yesterday!               PREMIUM CONTENT: Jarrod collects interviews with Terenzo Bozzone, Sam Appleton, Casey Munro, David Mainwaring, Sam Douglas, Radka Kahlefeldt, Hannah Wells and Grace Thek. Go to our Coffee Club pages at https://www.fitter.co.nz/exclusive-content/ to listen. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: BRAD GEORGE (00:11:36) Brad talks to us post-race about the Queenstown Marathon. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: JEN HOYLE (00:31:05) Jen Hoyle is the winner of the free entry for the Rockman in Mount Maunganui, NZ. We find out a bit more about Jen. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: JASON CHESHIRE (00:42:26) Jason won the free race entry to the KiwiXtreme. We find out a bit more about Jason. ONE STEP AHEAD: (00:53:36) Holiday Eating. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: SHAUN BEUTH (01:04:39) Shaun won the free race entry to the IRONMAN 70.3 in Taupo. We catch up with Shaun to find out how his training’s going. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: LOU DAVEY (01:28:19) We talk to Clinical/Performance Psychologist for High Performance Sport New Zealand Lou Davey about self-sabotage and anxiety around racing in sport. SID AND TIM TALKS: (01:58:49) Laura ‘Sid’ Siddall is back in NZ and Fitter Coach Tim Brazier is helping her with her swimming. We have a 3-way with Tim and Sid and talk about how she’s doing. LINKS: Infinit Nutrition at https://www.infinitnutrition.com.au/ More about KiwiXtreme at http://www.kxtri.com/ More about Rockman at http://www.rockmanswimrun.com/ The Pioneer at https://www.thepioneer.co.nz/ More about IRONMAN New Zealand at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman/new-zealand.aspx IRONMAN 70.3 Taupo at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/taupo.aspx#axzz5XjEd25NM IRONMAN 70.3 Western Sydney at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/western-sydney.aspx#axzz5XjEd25NM Lou Davey at https://hpsnz.org.nz/ Podcast Finding Mastery at https://findingmastery.net/category/podcasts/ Pushys at https://www.pushys.com.au/ SwimPlan at https://swimplan.com/ 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

This week’s guest is another coach.  In fact, he is a UK coach although you are more likely to find him in the US these days.  Matt Dixon is well known in the triathlon world as founder and owner of Purple Patch Fitness, based in San Francisco.  He coaches age group athletes and professionals including Sam Appleton, Kevin Collington, Sara Pampiano, and UK Ironman pro Laura Siddall.  He has also written a couple of books and he has his own podcast (links below).  He is also the head coach for the Ironman Executive Challenge and is a presenter for Ironman University. Some time ago I listened to one of Matt’s podcasts and he referred to the fact that he was known as the “Recovery Coach”, because of the significance that he gives this aspect of training and its place in optimal performance.  As this is a topic that is also close to my heart I thought it might be good to take a deeper dive into Recovery for Triathletes.  In this conversation we discuss: The Purple Patch 4 Pillars of Performance Why lack of fitness is rarely the reason for under-performance in a race How assessing the “landscape of your life” is the first step to a successful programme The importance of sleep …. again! Why ‘fit & fresh’ is a good mantra for your rating and well being Why strength & conditioning is a 'critical supplement’ to your training Recovery - it’s part of the programme, not an extra Matt's top 3 priorities for post season training To find out more about Matt Dixon please visit his website Purple Patch Fitness.  Matt also has 2 excellent books The Fast Track Triathlete and The Well Built Triathlete.  You can also hear Matt on his own podcast The Purple Patch Podcast. For more information please go to www.SimonWardTriathlonCoach.com, or www.TheTriathlonCoach.com, or email Beth@thetriathloncoach.com. 

FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB WINNER: JARROD OWEN (00:13:19) Congratulations Jarrod on winning the 12-month Training Peaks Premium Subscription. FITTER RADIO COFFEE CLUB RACE WINNER: RICHARD KINGSFORD (00:15:00) Richard won the free race entry to the Cape to Cape Mountain Bike 4-day stage event in Australia. We find out how his race went and how he felt about the day. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: (00:27:34) Is over-striding killing the run leg of your triathlon. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW: SAM APPLETON (00:36:03) Whilst we were in Kona we managed to catch up with Australian pro triathlete Sam Appleton. He talks to us about his recent race results and his plans (or otherwise) to do his first full iron distance race. ONE STEP AHEAD: (01:04:56) Home-made sports drink. 5 Cups water / Half cup lime juice (fresh or pouched) / Half tsp Cream of Tartar / Quarter tsp salt / Stevia to sweeten MIKKIS RACE: (01:14:04) We catch up with Mikki and the Vegetarian post Auckland Marathon to see how they went #thejourneyto317 LINKS: More about Sam Appleton at https://www.samappleton.com/ Follow Sam on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/samappletonprotri/ More about the Noosa Tri at http://ap.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/multisports/noosa.aspx#axzz5UorQteCE More about Pushys at https://www.pushys.com.au/ More about Training Peaks at https://www.trainingpeaks.com/ More about the Cape to Cape at https://capetocapemtb.com/  More about the Mount Festival of Sport at http://mountfestival.kiwi/ and on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/taurangahalf/ The Auckland Marathon at https://aucklandmarathon.co.nz/ Switch Nutrition at https://switchnutrition.com.au/ 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

The 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship was held in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.  On this week's episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we talk about the pro race including Jan Frodeno, Javier Gomez Noya, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Sam Appleton, Lucy Charles, Daniela Ryf, Sara True, Heather Wurtelle, as well as the location and thoughts on the upcoming full Ironman World Championship in Kona in October! SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code “TRITAREN”)

On this bonus episode of the Triathlon Taren podcast, we bring you the audio from the 2018 Ironman 70.3 World Championship pro triathlete pre-race interview panel from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The field is considered one of the best ever to compete at the 70.3 Worlds and includes, on the women's side, Lucy Charles, Sara True, Emma Pallant, Jeanni Seymour, and number one seed, Daniela Ryf.  On the men's side, Sam Appleton, James Cunnama, Alistair Brownlee, Ben Kanute, Jan Frodeno, and defending champion Javier Gomez.   SHOW SUPPORTERS: Four Sigmatic New Wave Swim Buoy (Get 10% off on New Wave Swim Buoys on all Amazon sites with the coupon code “TRITAREN”)

IT’S KONA WEEK! Mikki feeds back the latest from the Sports Medicine Conference.  WILL CLARKE: Will did qualify for Kona this year but a bike crash put him out of the race. He’s here to watch, support and drink beers! We talk to Will about how he’s going and his top 3 picks for the race. PATRIK NILSSON: At 26 years old Swedish Pro Patrik Nilsson is the youngest pro in Kona. Having already raced to a couple of sub 8 performances he tells us what his hopes are for the race. BART AERNOUTS: Bart took out the win at Challenge Roth this year and he’s raced into the Top 10 at Kona on 3 occasions. He talks us through his race at Roth plus his tactics for racing Kona this year. SAM APPLETON: We chew the tri fat with Sam Appleton over a couple of craft beers. LINKS: More about Will Clarke at http://will-clarke.com/ Patrik Nilsson on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PatrikNilssonTri/ Bart Aernouts on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bartaernouts More about Sam Appleton at https://www.samappleton.com/ 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

Medellin, Colombia a potential cycling and running haven, great weather Busy city but great tracks and trails just outside Like NZ but cheaper, welcomes investment and foreigners   ITU Long Distance Worlds Congrats to MaccaX member Jenna-Caer Seefried, age group world champion Original Ironman Canada course all the greats like Peter Reid raced on 3-120-30, an ideal long distance format you can race til the finish Lionel Sanders: Macca's fave triathlete outside of Javier Gomez; has had the #1 season this year among the men; walked away from 70.3 Worlds to focus on Kona Josh Amberger now working with the Trisutto group, same coach as Sarah Crowley's Sarah Crowley won ITU LD Worlds, has had the #1 season this year (Frankfurt, Cairns, going to Konai)   Kona Frodeno has dodged big events; could he see Sanders as a threat? Sanders has worked on his weaknesses, improved swim with Gerry Rodriguez Tim Don's 70.3 Worlds performance (3rd) was done off an Ironman build; able to drop the fast boys and strong at finish Ben Hoffman, Brent McMahon Kona doesn't seem to have depth, unlike back in Macca's day four previous champions were racing the field every year (Faris, Stadler, Crowie, Macca) plus Raelert and Chris Lieto; pressure was on defending champion to dictate the pace Women's side, Ryf to dominate completely with Crowley as potential challenger -- could Ryf be better than Chrissie?   Ironman 70.3 Worlds Split men's and women's races; great course Ryf crushed the field mentally even before the race, was in a great headspace Defending champion Holly Lawrence imploded mentally (looking back instead of looking forward) Emma Pallant starting to come through the distance -- learned the craft racing in Asia then ran through the field to finish 2nd Coverage could be better, don't just stay with the leaders; commentary lagged by 10 minutes Awesome men's race Tim Reed vulnerable to big swimmers like Ben Kanute (racing Super League Jersey) who led out of the water and changed the dynamic Javier Gomez was tactically smart, prepared to race this Sebastian Kienle frustrated, could not put pressure on Sam Appleton had a good year Proves ITU athletes can succeed in long-course   Triple Crown Gomez and Ryf going after it, with $2mil total on the line at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain   Javier Gomez Should he move to Ironman? Not doing so he could miss out on peak years of racing Still has Olympic dreams; Spain a contender for mixed relay gold in 2020   Super League Jersey Who's racing, who's not racing Two days of racing broadcast live on BBC and with massive broadcast distribution thanks to media partner Lagardere -- most distributed triathlon in history! First women's race Jersey is NOT New Jersey Corporate Mix: a way for sponsorships to come into the sport without locking anyone out superleaguetriathlon.com What will it take to win? What kind of conditions will athletes face? Questions; Tips for the offseason? (Jenna-Caer Seefried) Workouts to replace swimming while injured? (Anthony DiMauro) What strength training to do in the offseason? (Lynda Rowan) MaccaX members get an offseason strength training plan designed by Belinda Granger How to train for long swim transitions if training mostly in pools? (Chris Stevens) What was Macca's longest time out of the sport while he was competing and how did he approach rebuilding his volume and fitness? (David Procida) How to make the most out of run training and get fast fast without getting injured or looking like a skeleton? (Anne-Louise McLean)

In this episode of The Physical Performance Show I have a fire-side chat with 70.3 Triathlon Champion - Sam Appleton.  During the episode Sam unpacks around how he got started in 70.30 triathlons, his training, key insights into recovery and his recent successes.  Listen in as we delve into the following: Something that scares Sam Growing up with 3 brothers Cairns Ironman win Studying at university Training for 70.3 Triathlon Key insights in recovery Performance Round Questions Sam's worse injury Sam's best advice Physical Challenge – 2min wall sit If you have enjoyed the show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.  Powered by POGO Physio, Mermaid Waters, Australia 

RACE OF THE WEEK: Bevan and iron distance pro triathlete Dylan McNeice recap the Ironman New Zealand race this weekend. ONE STEP AHEAD: Caffeine and recovery. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM APPLETON: We bring back Sam Appleton following his recent win at the Ironman 70.3 Geelong. SIMS SCIENCE: In this week’s segment we talk to Stacy Sims (Exercise Physiologist and Nutrition Scientist) about Vitamin D plus the latest research around why athletes get sick in taper week. 5 MINUTES WITH TOUGHMAN: We bring back the man behind the fast growing Toughman Tri Series Richard Izzo to tell us about the next race of the Toughman Race Series on 18th March 2017… Toughman Arizona! 5 MINUTE FOCUS: We talk to Katie Macarelli - Marketing Coordinator, Will Allen - Product Engineer and Jeff Nitta - Vice President of 'Feedback Sports' (https://www.feedbacksports.com/) about their Omnium Portable Trainer. 'This simple fork-mount design is optimized for pre-race warm-up, travel, and those days when life (or the weather) gets in the way of your ride. The Omnium Trainer utilizes Internal Progressive Resistance (IPR): delivering a real-road feel with minimal noise'. 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

ONE STEP AHEAD: Food order (or the order in which to eat food). WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Meditation. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEW – SAM APPLETON: Sam Appleton is often referred to as the 'the new kid on the block' although he's been racing in triathlon for 12 years now. Sam moved into the sport from a swimming background and in 2008 joined the High Performance Triathlon squad racing ITU for a short time before taking a break and then making the decision to come back to triathlon and go long.  Since then his career has taken off. Coached by Tim Reed he achieved his first podium in 2013 at 70.3 Port Macquarie with a flurry of other podiums following.  His first win was also that year at the 70.3 in Canberra.  Sam is one of the athletes selected for the Bahrain Endurance 13 Team and has his sights set on the 70.3 Worlds in Austria on August 29 2015. 5 MINUTE FOCUS: This week we bring you an interview with Fares Ksebati, Co-Founder and CEO of My Swim Pro. A personal swim coach app for swimmers and triathletes which features a comprehensive library of swim content workouts and instructional video. Choose one of three different levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced) and gain access to a library with hundreds of swim workouts. Export to PDF, share your progress with friends, and swim smarter with in app set descriptions - http://myswimpro.com/ THE GEEK OUT: The benefits of tart cherry juice. 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

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