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In our final instalment of interviews of the trailblazer coaches, we have Coach Liz Waterstraat from Multisport Mastery!Liz is an accomplished coach - she founded Multisport Mastery in 2007. She is USAT Level 2 certified (in 2009!), RRCA and USMS Level 3. She coaches all types of athletes from beginner to pro and has coached over 30 national champions! One of her biggest coaching accomplishments is coaching the 2016 Paralympic Triathlon Bronze Medalist! She's had over 40 KQs and an athlete who finished top 3 AG at the Ironman World Championships in Kona.A deeply insightful episode, there is so much to learn from Liz and her longevity, experience and the great coaching she gives her athletes! Take a listen and let us know what you think!Website | Follow Michelle on IG

Episode #467 Mark Allen's Crucial Role of Rest  Welcome Welcome to Episode #467 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion.   It's our post-Thanksgiving show and we are thankful you are here. If you thought the cranberries, mash potatoes and pumpkin pie made the meal, wait until you see what we've been cooking up. Your post-Thanksgiving treat is expert tips from 6-time IRONMAN World Champion and the athlete named Best Endurance Athlete of all time by ESPN. Coach Mark Allen is going to share his tips on how to use this time to set the stage for your best race season in 2025.   Quick Intro Mention: Zed Pitts and others sharing feedback on last week's Building Powerful Habits discussion. Zed is such an amazing example of steadfastness, inspiration, and grit! I recently interviewed him on the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast and can't wait to share more of him on Monday when it drops so everyone be sure to check it out! Congrats to those who raced Ironman Cozumel last weekend Taking IMU Certification and eager to bring some of the information to future episodes Me too! I'm really loving the format of having experts and masters sharing together in the same space. The experts are bringing in the most updated information and science and the masters share their incredible experience and wisdom. It's truly a winning combination. I'm finding that every certification course I take expands my knowledge. USAT Level 1, USAT Short and Long Course, TriDot all added layers or really expanded my thinking. Each gave me concrete tools. Evolution of Triathlon - 100% Hydration - 100% Running Mechanics - 100% Cycling Mechanics - 100% Swimming Mechanics - 100% Sports Nutrition - 100% Principals of Exercise Science 50% Data Driven Training Part 1 Data Driven Training Part 2 Adjusting Training   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!    In Today's Show Announcements Ask A Coach: Powerful Habits for Triathlon Success At The Races: T100 World Champs Results and   There are incredible deals at Blueseventy's Black Friday sale! Save 25% on everything at Blueseventy.com plus even deeper savings on select items 50% off Sprint wetsuits! 50% off ALL goggles! And 40% off Fusion wetsuits! Blueseventy Black Friday sale ends December 3rd!   Announcements: Upcoming Programming in December - As we head into December, we are going prime you for your best season ever. As you will hear in our upcoming interview with Coach Mark Allen, this is the time of year to take a break from the training and do other things that keep you active.   We are going to explore a different winter sport or activity each week in December. Dec 6: Skiing; downhill, cross country classical, skate skiing, skimo Dec 13: Indoor Cycling and FulGaz Group Rides Dec 20: Hiking and snowshoeing Dec 27: Indoor rowing and wall climbing   Indoor Cycling with FulGaz - December 10th we are gearing up for winter training. Bec Burns from FulGaz to share how athletes can seamlessly sync their TriDot workouts to any of their 100+Official IRONMAN Courses so they can be studying the course while getting their bike sessions done.   Virtual Group Ride Schedule Dec. 14 - IM Nice 8am MT (Rich Lead) Dec. 21 - IM Kona 8am MT (April Lead) Dec. 28 - IM Cozumel 8am MT (PB and Jelly)   Grit2Greatness Coaching - Maybe not this show, but we should probably think about how we want to handle the launch announcement and the assets (social, website, etc.). ← Super excited for the potential!   Ask A Coach: Mark Allen on Recovery #463 - Reset Recovery - Why It's Important to Take a Short Break? #464 - Strategy Inputs - Reflection, SWOT, greatest levers, what's calling you #465 - Designing your Blueprint - How your strategy informed priorities and areas of focus. Camps, blocks, TPS #466 - Powerful Habits -  #467 - Hall of Fame triathlete, 6X IM WC Coach Mark Allen to helps us pull it all together and help frame how to approach your training this time of year between seasons.   Recovery Why should you take a break? Adrenal reserves and the water table example. When should you take a break? How long should you take a break and how much training? What you learned as a professional triathlete? And/or, what are the professionals doing this time of year? Reflect How to reflect? What is the purpose, or what is the goal? How might reflecting inform next year's plan? Training What should be our focus? What are the goals? What should we avoid? Winter Activities Are there winter activities that complement the athletic demands of triathlon? If so, what? Making indoor training engaging. What do you see in the market that helps athletes sticking to their training during the winter? What habits do you like to see athletes develop this time of the season?   Let's get into our interview with Coach Mark Allen!     303Triathlon News and Updates: TBD   We can discuss the upcoming 70.3 Worlds in Taupo, New Zealand. I would love to ask you, if you could do an IM 70.3 anywhere, where would it be and why?   Cool. We may browse the Ironman calendar and the FulGaz library.   April's Dad Joke→ I might add in the beginning or closing, it'll be a surprise! ;)   Closing: Thanks again for listening 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!   Train With Coach Rich: Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Train with Coach April: Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde

We sit down with Michellie Jones, whose lengthy athletic resume includes winning the Silver Medal in triathlon in the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Ironman World Championships, ITU World Championships (twice!), and many other accomplishments in her 30+ years of racing competitively. We learn lots more about her background, nutrition journeys and experiences, and guidance she has as a triathlon coach. Our discussion includes:  How Michellie got into the sport of triathlon, how she fit in Xterra and moved from short course to long course triathlon Her experience at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where she won the silver medal in triathlon How she navigated her nutrition learnings Current racing passions and how she honors nutrition as a masters athlete Mistakes that triathletes are making from her coaching perspective More about our guest: Michellie Jones is the head coach at GiddyUp Multisports Coaching, based out of southern California. She is a Certified Ironman Coach, USAT Level 1 Coach, Training Peaks Level 1 Coach, and TriDot Coach. Her philosophy revolves around the belief that dreams are meant to be lived and her motto is “Dream It! Believe It! Live It!”. Her athletic accomplishments include 2-time ITU World Champion, Ironman World Champion, Olympic Silver Medalist, and Paralympic Gold Medalist. She is in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Triathlon Australia Hall of Fame, and the ITU Hall of Fame. You can learn more about her and her coaching at https://giddyupmultisports.com/.  Quotes from Michellie:  “Everyone trains hard. It's the small details that set you apart.” “You gotta find that fun because why else do we do it? If you're not having fun, you won't last.” --- Connect with the podcast on Instagram @isnpodcast and on Facebook @insidesportsnutrition This episode is brought to you by All Around Snack Co. which features tasty snacks that are low in added sugars, contain zero dyes, colorings or additives and help control blood sugar for steady energy levels throughout the day.  Use code ISNPODCAST24 to save 15% on your purchase. Want to try the deltaG products to provide your brain another fuel source? Check out their products and save 10% by using the code ISNPODCAST and you'll also help support our podcast!  We'd love to connect with you on social! Follow Dina on Instagram at @nutritionmechanic and Bob at @enrgperformance. You can learn more about Bob's services at www.enrgperformance.com and Dina's services at www.nutritionmechanic.com. 

This week we were joined by our favorite Nike Coach, Coach Robyn! Robyn LaLonde is a USATF Level 2, RRCA Level 1, USAT Level 1, Nike Windrunner Coach and Nike Run Club Coach. After completing her first Ironman she knew that she wanted to help athletes listen to that little voice inside of their head, however crazy the goal. In 2014, she and her husband Brian opened opened EDGE Athlete Lounge, a community-based fitness facility focused on creating Athletes that tear down walls and create better versions of themselves. To date, they have served over 6,000 Athletes (and counting). We break down the difference between, long runs, recovery runs, tempo run, etc. we get into fueling, recovery, and what Coach Robyn has coming dow the pipeline to further support runners. Ian and Courtney get into their usual banter and training updates after the guest conversation. Follow Coach Robyn @coach.robyn / @edgeathletelounge / @windrunnerschi ... and find her pugs at @pugcovery Hosted by Courtney Phillips @courtneynphillips & Ian Gonzalez @acoolthought. Intro by producer Dini - @dinibeats. Podcast edited by Jerami Watson - @teezythegreat (twitter) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/therunnersclubpodcast/message

Do you want to explore something new in the endurance world? Many runners want a new challenge, and contemplate running a triathlon to spice things up. In this episode Paul Capuzzo will provide you with all the information you need to feel ready and successful when transitioning into competing for a Triathlon.   In this episode, Paul  will cover… What runners should expect when competing in their first triathlon What type of equipment do you need for a triathlon What a typical workout split looks like in a weekCriteria to check off before running a triathlon Guest Star: Paul Capuzzo The founder and head coach of Capuzzo Multisport Coaching, Paul Capuzzo is a USAT Level 2, TrainingPeaks University, USA Cycling Level 3, and IRONMAN U certified coach.  Paul's athletic career began at Emerson High School where he won State Sectional titles in cross country and outdoor track and set an 800m school record that stood for 19 years. He went on to Saint Peter's College where he ran Division 1 cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track, setting college records in the indoor 1000m and outdoor 1500m.Paul began his coaching career at Rutherford High School in 1998 where he coached a 2-time Bergen County champion and school record setter in the 3200m. Paul began teaching at Old Tappan High School in 2000 where he coached cross country, indoor track and outdoor track from 2001 to 2013. His boys' cross country team amassed a record of 103 wins and 15 losses during that time, winning 2 State Sectional team titles and boasting numerous athletes who earned All-County honors. After coaching triathletes informally for several years, Paul established Capuzzo Multisport Coaching in 2019 and has helped his athletes to 5k PR's, Boston Marathon qualifications, IRONMAN finishes, and everything in between.Paul began his triathlon career in 2003 and has competed in several triathlons per year ever since, winning 3 sprint triathlons along the way. His most recent tri was IRONMAN Lake Placid in July of 2022.Paul's resume includes personal bests of 15:44 (5k), 33:39 (10k), 1:18:59 (13.1), 2:56:47 (26.2), 2:12:24 (Olympic Distance Tri), 4:50:14 (70.3) and 12:06:21 (140.6).Connect with PaulInstagram- @capuzzomultisportcoaching Website-  https://www.cmctri.com/ Connect with Dr. KatInstagram-  @Runwithkat_dptTik-tok- @Runwithkat_dptFacebook Group- RunwithKat ShowWebsite- RunwithKat.netTo Inquire About Physical Therapy with Dr. KatInstagram- @BlueIronPhysioWebsite- BlueIronPhysio.comListen and Subscribe Apple PodcastSpotifyGoogle PlayIHeartRadioAmazon Music 

Speaker Bio: Andrew Is the Media Producer for Predictive Fitness, where he produces and hosts the TriDot Triathlon Podcast. He graduated with a degree in Broadcasting from Southeastern University and produced live television before his new hobby of triathlon led him to TriDot. He is a USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach with 1 Ironman Finish, and dozens of shorter distance races on his triathlon resume. In This Coffee Chat: Andrew Harley shares his reflections on success looking different for each individual, maintaining the mindset to keep moving forward, and why it is critical to allow people to celebrate us when the occasion calls for it. Key Questions for Reflecting and Strengthening: What does success look like for you? What was the last goal you set and accomplished vs your current goals? What is the benefit of planning for things to go wrong as you strive to reach your goals? Do you have a corner of your life that is dedicated to yourself? What was the last occasion where you were celebrated? Host: To Rob Maloney, life is about connection and learning through sharing perspectives that sharpen our empathy and empower communities where everyone can thrive together. He's driven to rethink, reshape, and overcome broken notions of differences, disabilities, and fixed limitations while reteaching growth mindset, emotional intelligence, and ownership for the difference that everyday people make with Heart & Hard Work. In spite of and because of all obstacles, his alignment with life's purpose forged a trilingual "learn-it-all" world traveler with 2 master's degrees working at Microsoft, host of the "Heart & Hard Work" podcast, and on November 20th, 2022 he put an exclamation mark to the belief in the power of Heart and Hard Work by finishing his first ever Ironman Triathlon. Connect with Heart & Hard Work: www.heartandhardwork.org heart.hardwork@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/heart-hard-work Speakers LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-harley-2274761a3/ Websites: https://tridot.com/podcast-index/ https://www.instagram.com/andrew.tridot/

Maggie Rettelle has been on a quest to run a sub-3 marathon. Having qualified for IronMan Kona twice and run a 3:30 marathon off the bike, Maggie believed she had the strength and grit to get it done. Race experiences and her fire to achieve it shaped her to dive deeper into nutrition, fueling, sleep, mantras, and her mental game. As athletes, we all hope for a perfect training cycle. We root for the best weather and optimal conditions to help us smash our goals. On Saturday 5/21 in Chattanooga, Maggie CRUSHED a sub-5 Half IronMan, running her fastest 1/2 (1:36) off the bike and WON her age group by an astonishing 12 minutes! 7 days later, on 5/28, she laced 'em up at the Bayshore Marathon where she ROCKED a 2:58:02, smashed down the sub-3 door, and made her dream come true. Maggie is a board-certified health & wellness coach and USAT Level 1 certified triathlon coach at TS2 Coaching and is all about community and giving back. So much of our RunChat centers on gratitude. For anyone who has struggled with their nutrition, race day fueling plans, or mindset, there are SO many great takeaways. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did! If you enjoy the episode, it would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast or write a review and share feedback wherever you get your podcast groove on. Connect With Maggie: Instagram: @coach_ironmag Connect With Ron: Personal Instagram: @ronrunsnyc Podcast Instagram: @runchats_with_ronrunsnyc Facebook: https://fb.me/runchats Website: https://ronrunsnyc.com ---- Produced by: David Margittai | In Post Media Website: https://www.inpostmedia.com Email: david@inpostmedia.com Social: @_margittai © 2022 Ron Romano

Our guest this week almost got shot down flying an F-16 over Iraq.  This week we have Coach Brian Grasky. He's not only a Level 3 USAT Coach, he has a hell of a race resume and  he's also an F-16 pilot!  We are talking about how to plan for success and handle failure as an athlete and a coach.   Show Sponsor: VENGA Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible. Venga CBD is not like most CBD companies who just post a bunch of products and hope you figure it out. Venga was started in Colorado by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster. That’s why they created a SYSTEM of CBD products for athletes and only have 4 products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. I use it every day in one form or another! Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life from training to racing to recovery. Combined together the Venga CBD system is designed to make you unstoppable!   Save 30% off & get free shipping when you buy the Venga Endurance System versus buying the products separately  - seriously, this is the best deal on the market.  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 - Coach and Colonel Brian Grasky Endurance News - Ronan McLaughlin, a tech writer for CyclingTips, set an Everesting world record of 6:40:54 What New in the 303 - Video of the Week - Skye Moench and OWS with the dogs…   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! UCAN Edge represents a quantum leap in how athletes will fuel for sport. The first and only on-the-go training fuel powered by SuperStarch, Edge puts you in the ideal performance state by keeping blood sugar stable, so you can work smarter AND harder. The next generation of sports fuel has arrived.  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 Brian Grasky Brian is among the top triathlon coaches in Arizona and has been listed among the best in the USA.  As a USAT Level 3 Certified Coach, he is among 19 who have ever held that title.  GEC is a network of coaches and our team, including registered dieticians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and wellness experts, all with a passion for doing all they can to help athletes reach their goals—and the track record that proves they have the ability to do so. They are based in Tucson, AZ, (says on their site) the number one community for triathletes, but we work with athletes all over the country and worldwide.    Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Inside Ronan McLaughlin’s Everesting world record bike Ronan McLaughlin, a tech writer for CyclingTips, set an Everesting world record of 6:40:54 on March 29 on a 5.55kg (12.24lb) bike that he constructed over many months, carefully weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each piece, both literally and figuratively, and even changing his pedaling position to fit onto a smaller frame and reduce his frontal profile. “It’s often overlooked in Everesting, but half the event is downhill,” McLaughlin said. “When you are descending, it doesn’t count towards your elevation, but it does count towards your time. So I was looking to get downhill as fast as I could.” To maximize the efficiency up and down, McLaughlin selected Mamore Gap in his native Ireland, a dead-straight stretch of road on a hill that averages 14 percent. For the bike, McLaughlin selected a Giant TCR Advanced SL 2021 frameset, and then went to work on modifications — beginning with himself.   What's New in the 303: USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run, presented by RaceX, to benefit USA Triathlon Foundation’s General Fund USA Triathlon today announced the opening of registration for the second annual USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run presented by RaceX, a virtual multisport challenge set for April 15-May 3. The event is free to enter. Participants have the option to make a $35 donation to the USA Triathlon Foundation and receive a finisher’s medal, or a $55 donation to receive a finishers’ medal and a USA Triathlon-branded premium wall-mounted medal hanger. All donations will go to the USA Triathlon Foundation’s general fund to help open pathways for all to swim, bike and run. The 19-day challenge offers beginner and experienced athletes alike the opportunity to test themselves at the start of the racing season — whether they plan to return to in-person racing in 2021 or tackle their first-ever multisport event. Athletes can complete the challenge on their own time and at their own pace, from anywhere in the world. Registration is open now, and athletes can sign up at any point until the conclusion of the challenge on May 3. Click here to register. The Virtual Run-Bike-Run is a cumulative challenge, and participants can track their progress on the FitRankings platform using run and bike leaderboards sortable by total mileage, time and elevation gain. Athletes will receive messages from USA Triathlon and FitRankings as they hit overall running and cycling milestones toward traditional duathlon distances: sprint (7.5-kilometer run and 20-kilometer bike) and standard (15k run, 40k bike).   PRIMAL & 303 Endurance Indoor Cycling Class, led by Bill Plock Date: Every Wednesday till it warms up Time: 12:00 Noon MST Price: FREE Place: ZOOM (Click Here) ZOOM Passcode: H49LJK Join The Ride   Video of the Week: F16 HUD - NOT a simulator!!!   Upcoming Interviews: Sue Reynolds and Bobbie McGee who lives in Boulder. Ironman and Paralympic hopeful Roderick Sewell.  Roderick Sewell completed Kona in 2019, he won gold in his international debut at the 2014 Para Pan Pacific Championships in Pasadena. He learned how to swim by his coach and mentor, Alan Voisard, at the Mission Valley YMCA in San Diego when he was ten years old. Because of a tough childhood, Sewell was forced to live homeless in San Diego. When he became involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that helps to provide disabled athletes with a path to success as well as running legs, his life quickly changed for the better. Michael Murphy is a motivational speaker, paralyzed athlete, and writer. His journey began in April 2007 when he fell off a roof in college, shattered his spine, and was paralyzed.  Michael is now a 12-time marathoner with Top 5 finishes in New York and Boston. He was also featured on NBC after completing two Tough Mudder competitions in 2012 and 2013 with the help of his teammates and an off-road handcycle. 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 guest this week almost got shot down flying an F-16 over Iraq.  This week we have Coach Brian Grasky. He's not only a Level 3 USAT Coach, he has a hell of a race resume and  he's also an F-16 pilot!  We are talking about how to plan for success and handle failure as an athlete and a coach.   Show Sponsor: VENGA Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible. Venga CBD is not like most CBD companies who just post a bunch of products and hope you figure it out. Venga was started in Colorado by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster. That’s why they created a SYSTEM of CBD products for athletes and only have 4 products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. I use it every day in one form or another! Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life from training to racing to recovery. Combined together the Venga CBD system is designed to make you unstoppable!   Save 30% off & get free shipping when you buy the Venga Endurance System versus buying the products separately  - seriously, this is the best deal on the market.  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 - Coach and Colonel Brian Grasky Endurance News - Ronan McLaughlin, a tech writer for CyclingTips, set an Everesting world record of 6:40:54 What New in the 303 - Video of the Week - Skye Moench and OWS with the dogs…   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! UCAN Edge represents a quantum leap in how athletes will fuel for sport. The first and only on-the-go training fuel powered by SuperStarch, Edge puts you in the ideal performance state by keeping blood sugar stable, so you can work smarter AND harder. The next generation of sports fuel has arrived.  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 Brian Grasky Brian is among the top triathlon coaches in Arizona and has been listed among the best in the USA.  As a USAT Level 3 Certified Coach, he is among 19 who have ever held that title.  GEC is a network of coaches and our team, including registered dieticians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and wellness experts, all with a passion for doing all they can to help athletes reach their goals—and the track record that proves they have the ability to do so. They are based in Tucson, AZ, (says on their site) the number one community for triathletes, but we work with athletes all over the country and worldwide.    Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind you need as an active outdoor enthusiast.  Buddy’s mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News: Inside Ronan McLaughlin’s Everesting world record bike Ronan McLaughlin, a tech writer for CyclingTips, set an Everesting world record of 6:40:54 on March 29 on a 5.55kg (12.24lb) bike that he constructed over many months, carefully weighing the benefits and drawbacks of each piece, both literally and figuratively, and even changing his pedaling position to fit onto a smaller frame and reduce his frontal profile. “It’s often overlooked in Everesting, but half the event is downhill,” McLaughlin said. “When you are descending, it doesn’t count towards your elevation, but it does count towards your time. So I was looking to get downhill as fast as I could.” To maximize the efficiency up and down, McLaughlin selected Mamore Gap in his native Ireland, a dead-straight stretch of road on a hill that averages 14 percent. For the bike, McLaughlin selected a Giant TCR Advanced SL 2021 frameset, and then went to work on modifications — beginning with himself.   What's New in the 303: USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run, presented by RaceX, to benefit USA Triathlon Foundation’s General Fund USA Triathlon today announced the opening of registration for the second annual USA Duathlon Virtual Run-Bike-Run presented by RaceX, a virtual multisport challenge set for April 15-May 3. The event is free to enter. Participants have the option to make a $35 donation to the USA Triathlon Foundation and receive a finisher’s medal, or a $55 donation to receive a finishers’ medal and a USA Triathlon-branded premium wall-mounted medal hanger. All donations will go to the USA Triathlon Foundation’s general fund to help open pathways for all to swim, bike and run. The 19-day challenge offers beginner and experienced athletes alike the opportunity to test themselves at the start of the racing season — whether they plan to return to in-person racing in 2021 or tackle their first-ever multisport event. Athletes can complete the challenge on their own time and at their own pace, from anywhere in the world. Registration is open now, and athletes can sign up at any point until the conclusion of the challenge on May 3. Click here to register. The Virtual Run-Bike-Run is a cumulative challenge, and participants can track their progress on the FitRankings platform using run and bike leaderboards sortable by total mileage, time and elevation gain. Athletes will receive messages from USA Triathlon and FitRankings as they hit overall running and cycling milestones toward traditional duathlon distances: sprint (7.5-kilometer run and 20-kilometer bike) and standard (15k run, 40k bike).   PRIMAL & 303 Endurance Indoor Cycling Class, led by Bill Plock Date: Every Wednesday till it warms up Time: 12:00 Noon MST Price: FREE Place: ZOOM (Click Here) ZOOM Passcode: H49LJK Join The Ride   Video of the Week: F16 HUD - NOT a simulator!!!   Upcoming Interviews: Sue Reynolds and Bobbie McGee who lives in Boulder. Ironman and Paralympic hopeful Roderick Sewell.  Roderick Sewell completed Kona in 2019, he won gold in his international debut at the 2014 Para Pan Pacific Championships in Pasadena. He learned how to swim by his coach and mentor, Alan Voisard, at the Mission Valley YMCA in San Diego when he was ten years old. Because of a tough childhood, Sewell was forced to live homeless in San Diego. When he became involved with the Challenged Athletes Foundation, an organization that helps to provide disabled athletes with a path to success as well as running legs, his life quickly changed for the better. Michael Murphy is a motivational speaker, paralyzed athlete, and writer. His journey began in April 2007 when he fell off a roof in college, shattered his spine, and was paralyzed.  Michael is now a 12-time marathoner with Top 5 finishes in New York and Boston. He was also featured on NBC after completing two Tough Mudder competitions in 2012 and 2013 with the help of his teammates and an off-road handcycle. 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!

Have you ever heard of ice swimming? Does the thought of swimming or competitively swimming in water temperatures in the 50s, 40s, and even the 30s sound like fun? In this week's episode Hilary Topper on Air, Hilary speaks with Ed Gabriels, a USAT Level 1 coach for 13 years and an avid ice swimmer. Ed will discuss what ice swimming is, how he got his start in the extreme worldwide sport, races he's participated in, the gear you'll need to combat the cold, and safety tips and precautions to consider when ice swimming. He’ll also chat with us about his small business, Crumble+Melt delivered, which offers homemade cookies and chocolates baked to order weekly and made with high-quality ingredients. About Ed Gabriels Ed Gabriels is a USAT Level 1 coach for 13 years and has competed in over 30 multi-sport events including four full IRONMANs, two National Open Water Championships in the 5k and 2 miler, an Ultra Marathon, USA SwimRun, three USA Winter National Championships, four Winter Swim Festivals in Lake Memphremagog in Newport Vermont in February. He is also the founder and baker of Crumble+Melt established in 2017. He has been a food and beverage stylist for the past 20 years. About Crumble+Melt delivered Crumble+Melt delivered offers homemade cookies and chocolates baked to order weekly and made with high-quality ingredients. We’ve been perfecting our recipes for 20 years as our special holiday gift to friends and family. Today our cookies are now available to order so anyone can give or enjoy them any time of the year. What sets us apart is our distinct combinations of flavors: cookies have grown-up. For more information about Ed, ice swimming, and his company, Crumble+Melt delivered, visit www.crumblemeltdelivered.com or email Ed at e.gabriels24@gmail.com or ed@crumblemeltdelivered.com.  Ice Swimming Disclaimer Own every decision you make: risks of entering very cold water include heart attack, asthma attack, panic attacks, cold incapacitation, cold shock, drowning, hypothermia, and death. With the freedom to swim outdoors comes the responsibility to do it safely. HJMT MEDIA COMPANY, LLC and its’ guest are responsible for swimmers’ decisions or the accuracy of any information given. Understand more on the risks including high blood pressure and cold incapacitation.

Michele and Krystal talk to Coach Robyn, the Head of EDGE Athlete Lounge. Robyn LaLonde is a USAT Level-1 Coach, Certified Level II Metabolic Efficiency Training Specialist and Head Coach for Nike+ Run Club. After completing her first Ironman she knew that she wanted to help athletes listen to that little voice inside of their head, however crazy the goal. Since then she has helped athletes of all levels find their fastest and farthest miles, from 5Ks to marathons, ultramarathon, and Ironmans. As an avid triathlete and runner, she’s a multiple-time USAT Nationals, Boston Marathon and Western States Qualifier.

I am honored to have Coach Karen Buxton with me for mile #8.    She is a USAT Level III Triathlon Coach www.coachbuxton.com.  She is the race director for 2 events locally that benefit Team Tri for Hospice which she founded in honor of her brother.  To make a donation or for more details on this 501(c)(3) please visit www.triforhospice.com.  We discuss how she has navigated life as she has aged and how she is in uncharted waters as she works to return sport activity after her recent total hip replacement.   She provides great insight on how through the use of cross training and adequate recovery she works to minimize risk of injury to  herself and the athletes she coaches.    I hope you enjoy.     Her Bio:   I have been a professional coach for over 30 years and have specialized in working with endurance athletes for the past twenty. I have a B.S. in Allied Health Sciences from Johnson State College (now Northern Vermont University) and a M.Ed. in Athletic Administration from Temple University and hold coaching certifications of Level-III and Youth and Junior from USA Triathlon. I have also served as the Secretary-General of USA Triathlon's Board of Directors, Co- Chair for USAT's Age Group Commission, board member of USAT's Mid- Atlantic Region and as a member of USAT's Duathlon Commission.   I have presented for USAT's Coaching Certification Program and authored 3 successful “Women's Triathlon Emerging Sport” grants for 2 Division II and 1 Division III Universities; authored The Triathlete's Guide to Off-Season Training; written articles for Active.com and Triathlete Magazine; and founded Team Tri for Hospice (www.triforhospice.com), a 501(c)(3) that raises awareness and funds for non-profit hospices.   Taking up triathlon 29 years ago, I have worked my way from a mid-packer in sprint distance races to representing the United States on ten world teams (four in triathlon and six in duathlon). Highlights of my extensive racing career include: a member of two four-person teams (all women & coed) that finished the 2002 & 2016 Race Across America (RAAM), fifteen iron-distance races including the 2004 & 2014 Hawaii Ironman World Championships, the 2017 70.3 World Championships, a 5th place overall finish in the 2000 U.S. Long Course Championships, 1st place age group finish at the 2007 Long Course Duathlon Championships, an age group silver medal at the 2007 Long Course World Duathlon Championships, and a second place age group finish at the 2010 USAT Sprint Triathlon National Championships.   I am a seven-time USA Triathlon All-American (2001, 2003, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019), four-time Ironman All World Silver Athlete (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) and have been inducted into my high school and college Athletic Hall of Fame.

Justine Trolle’s back to talk with us about the current state of Triathlon Pre-Season and how it’s affecting his athlete’s training approaches. Justin is a USAT Level 3 Certified Triathlon Coach and Mentor to beginning triathlon coaches. Dominic and Justin discuss the current state of training, how athletes are currently working out/training, and how it’s affecting their and their upcoming races.

Episode 7 Joella Baker: Getting Fit is Just Outside Your Front Door Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Joella Baker.  Joella is a USAT Level 2 coach and Coach of the Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon team which won 2nd at USAT Youth & Jr. Nationals in 2018 & 2019, has several national champions and Worlds qualifiers on the team.  This year she is the winner of the 2019 Jeff Jewell Spirit of Multi-Sport Award from USA Triathlon.      Joella Baker: Getting Fit is Just Outside Your Front Door https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/tri2listen.podcast/audio/Episode_7_Joella_Baker.mp3 Episode Highlights:  Coronavirus impacts on the  local race seasonJoella’s background & pathway to event organizingHow to build a sustainable open water swimming program & the importance of relationships with stakeholdersDevelopment of  Get Fit Families non - profit triathlon team, cross-country team, adult run club & the Elite Tri Team & camps for youth with scholarshipChallenges of transition to remote coaching due to Coronavirus restrictionsWhat the elite youth & junior coaches learn from each other.Joella’s personal health challenges with Lupus & Celiac disease.Joella’s morning routineJoella’s favorite workouts for all ages. Hosts & Guests Suzanne Atkinson, MD  Joella Baker Resources Joella's 2019 USAT Coaching Award2019 USA Triathlon's Jeff Jewell Spirit of Multisport Award Elite Youth & Junior Team, Races, Run Club, Swim Series ClubGet Fit Families Southwestern PA Race SeriesMighty Moraine Man Family Bakery Business - Jenny Lee Cinnamon Bread!5 Generation Bakers       Sponsor This Episode About this Episode   Joella Baker is the founder of Get Fit Families, a nonprofit organization based in Harmony, Pennsylvania, that provides scholarships for low-income youth to participate in training camps and local races. In addition to serving low-income youth, Get Fit Families also offers a youth elite and junior elite triathlon team, a youth cross country and track program, an adult running club and an open water swim series. Joella is the owner and creator of the Mighty Moraine Man Triathlon Series, the largest triathlon series in Western Pennsylvania. She has directed several other highly regarded running and multisport events in her community, including USA Triathlon State, Regional and High School Championships. Joella is a USA Triathlon Level II Certified Race Director, USA Triathlon Level II and Youth Certified Coach, USA Swimming Coach, USA Track & Field Coach, USA Cycling Coach, Assistant Swim Coach for North Catholic High School (Pittsburgh, Pa.), certified lifeguard, waterfront safety lifeguard, YMCA instructor and yoga instructor.  In 2001, she was diagnosed with Lupus, an autoimmune disease that can cause symptoms including joint pain, fatigue, organ damage and blood disorders. A competitive athlete in college and a marathoner at the time of her diagnosis, Baker was determined not to let her illness end her athletic lifestyle. She signed up for the Pittsburgh Marathon in 2002, finishing in 4 hours, 34 minutes. It was far from her best time — but she was back. She went on to complete 15 additional marathons, five ultra-marathons, 18 IRONMANs and one IRONMAN 70.3. She has represented USA Triathlon’s age-group Team USA at six ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships. Credit: USA Triathlon Zac Baker, 11 years old, racing in a local youth triathlon organized by his mother, Joella. Zac Baker, 16 years old, racing at USA Triathlon Youth & Jr. Nationals 

Episode 6 Sue Reynolds: The Athlete Inside Today we are joined by Sue Reynolds, author of "The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith". A world-class triathlete who only four years prior to placing sixth at the World Triathlon Championship weighed 335 pounds.  She was unable to walk a block.  After many failed attempts at dieting, one day she decided "That's enough!".   Tired of not fitting into restaurant booths, being unable to fasten a car seat belt, and having her husband tie her shoes every morning, she set her mind to learn how to begin moving and start losing.     Sue Reynolds: The Athlete Inside https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/tri2listen.podcast/audio/Episode_6_Sue_Reynolds_2020.mp3 Episode Highlights: Coming Soon Hosts & Guests Suzanne Atkinson, MD Sue Reynolds Resources Buy the Book & Leave a Review: The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith Sponsor This Episode About this Episode   Today we are joined by Sue Reynolds, author of "The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith". A world-class triathlete who only four years prior to placing sixth at the World Triathlon Championship weighed 335 pounds.  She was unable to walk a block. After many failed attempts at dieting, one day she decided "That's enough!".   Tired of not fitting into restaurant booths, being unable to fasten a car seat belt, and having her husband tie her shoes every morning, she set her mind to learn how to begin moving and start losing. In our interview, Sue discusses many of the challenges she faced, relates stories of help, hope, tenacity, and more.  I asked Sue about her relationship with her coach and how that developed over time as she went from a total beginner to a member of the national team. Related Episodes Episode 8: Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler – It’s Not the Race, It’s the Journey by TriDocShazam | May 19, 2020 | podcastEpisode 8 Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler - It's Not the Race, It's the Journey. Today we have a really special interview from two very important people in my life, Kirsten Sass and her father Volker Winkler.   This interview is important for many reasons.   In... Episode 7: Joella Baker – Getting Fit Is Just Outside Your Front Door by TriDocShazam | May 12, 2020 | podcastEpisode 7 Joella Baker: Getting Fit is Just Outside Your Front DoorToday I have the pleasure of introducing you to Joella Baker.  Joella is a USAT Level 2 coach and Coach of the Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon team which won 2nd at USAT Youth & Jr. Nationals in... Episode 6: Sue Reynolds – The Athlete Inside by TriDocShazam | Apr 28, 2020 | podcastEpisode 6 Sue Reynolds: The Athlete Inside Today we are joined by Sue Reynolds, author of "The Athlete Inside: The Transforming Power of Hope, Tenacity, and Faith". A world-class triathlete who only four years prior to placing sixth at the World Triathlon Championship...

Episode 4 Joe Friel: The World is Changing In this interview, I met Joe in Kona, Hawaii where we were both visiting for the 2014 Ironman World Championships.   we discuss a number of topics including new research in periodization, nutrition & training, how he organizes all of his research, the role of curiosity in his professional life, Pete Jacob's use of a power meter in his training and racing for Ironman, and issues of the aging athlete. "Fast after Fifty" is Joe's most recent book as of this writing, and was released shortly after this interview. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Joe Friel: The World is Changing https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/tri2listen.podcast/audio/Episode_4_Joe_Friel_2014.mp3 Episode Highlights: 02:30 The best Ironman of all time  (1989) 04:00 What brings Joe back to Kona over & over? 06:30 Pete Jacob’s 2012 Ironman world champion’s training 07:30 FTP & Meaningless Data 08:45 Triathlete’s Training Bible history 10:30 Joe’s daily reading & study 11:45 Joe’s 3x5 card system 14:00 New Science on high intensity training 15:15 Ironman training: periodization & polarized training 16:15  Nutrition avenues for triathletes 17:45 Cholesterol & LDL in the diet 19:00 Curiosity & Coaching 21:00 Research on Aging in athletes 50 vs 70 24:00 Aging in Men vs Women 29:00 Prevention, Injuries & arthritis in aging athletes 30:30 The perfect training for Ironman **Don’t skip this** 33:00 Pete’s last hard workout before he became the world champion 34:00 Duration vs. Intensity in power training Hosts & Guests Suzanne Atkinson, MD Joe Friel   Resources Joe Friel's Blog Joe's Books:Preorder: Ride InsideFast After FiftyThe Triathlete's Training BibleThe Cyclist's Training BibleThe Power Meter Handbook           Sponsor This Episode About this Episode   Todays episode is from the "lost files" from my trip to the 2014 Ironman World Championships in Kona.   I thought I had lost SIX different interviews I had done, and thankfully I was able to resurrect them.  After listenign to this conversation with Joe, I'm so glad that I did. His advice and commentary on triathlon training is timeless. In this interview we discuss a number of topics including new research in periodization, nutrition & training, how he organizes all of his research, the role of curiosity in his professional life, Pete Jacob's use of a power meter in his training and racing for Ironman, and issues of the aging athlete. "Fast after Fifty" is Joe's most recent book as of this writing, and was released shortly after this interview. I hope you enjoy our conversation! Episode 4: Transcript   Coming Soon... Related Episodes Episode 8: Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler – It’s Not the Race, It’s the Journey by TriDocShazam | May 19, 2020 | podcastEpisode 8 Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler - It's Not the Race, It's the Journey. Today we have a really special interview from two very important people in my life, Kirsten Sass and her father Volker Winkler.   This interview is important for many reasons.   In... Episode 7: Joella Baker – Getting Fit Is Just Outside Your Front Door by TriDocShazam | May 12, 2020 | podcastEpisode 7 Joella Baker: Getting Fit is Just Outside Your Front DoorToday I have the pleasure of introducing you to Joella Baker.  Joella is a USAT Level 2 coach and Coach of the Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon team which won 2nd at USAT Youth & Jr. Nationals in...

Episode 3 Kris Swarthout: Skin in the Game Today podcast comes to you from frosty Lake Pokegema in Northern Minnesota where coach Kris Swarthout is practicing the art of social isolation with his extended family during the COVID-19 Pandemic.    Kris Swarthout is the head coach and owner of Final K Coaching services who I met during a USAT Triathlon Coaching Education program in Tuscon AZ. Kris Swarthout: Skin in the Game https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/tri2listen.podcast/audio/Episode_3_Kris_Swarthout.mp3 Episode Highlights: Coming Soon Hosts & Guests Suzanne Atkinson, MD Kris Swarthout    Resources B17 Bomber - Flying Fortress Tioga Mountain Bike Trails Chris Palmquist (Mad paddling skills) Lake Pokegema   Sponsor This Episode About this Episode   Today podcast comes to you from frosty Lake Pokegema in Northern Minnesota where coach Kris Swarthout is practicing the art of social isolation with his extended family during the COVID-19 Pandemic.    Kris Swarthout is the head coach and owner of Final K Coaching services who I met during a USAT Triathlon Coaching Education program in Tuscon AZ. Kris has been a competitive presence in triathlons since 2001. First as an athlete now as a coach. Kris is currently assisting with the Paratriathlon National Team and is a presenter for the USA Triathlon Coaching Education Department. Between 2010 and 2014 he served as the Official Age Group Coach for Team USA and accompanied them to the ITU World Championships around the globe. Kris is also a co-founder of the Leanda Cave Foundation helping to empower women through triathlon. Kris has coached athletes ranging from professional to first time amateurs. He strives to help people achieve the ultimate balance of family and sport in their lives. Today we lead off by taking about the many “shelter in place” orders and social distancing strategies to help flatten the COVID curve.  Kris shares how he is helping token his athletes focused, motivated and engaged when many upcoming races have been postponed or cancelled, swimming pools and gyms are closed and group training sessions are largely looked down on right now. While our social isolation orders won’t go on forever, some of the strategies he shares can be useful anytime. One Fun fact: Kris is a retired police officer. He shares candidly with me what being an officer meant to him and why he left, and what he took away from that experience that makes him a better triathlon coach. Finally we talk a bit about the Leanda Cave foundation that he is co-founder of. I think you’ll enjoy this chat with Kris.  Here we go. Episode 3: Transcript   Coming Soon... Related Episodes Episode 8: Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler – It’s Not the Race, It’s the Journey by TriDocShazam | May 19, 2020 | podcastEpisode 8 Kirsten Sass & Volker Winkler - It's Not the Race, It's the Journey. Today we have a really special interview from two very important people in my life, Kirsten Sass and her father Volker Winkler.   This interview is important for many reasons.   In... Episode 7: Joella Baker – Getting Fit Is Just Outside Your Front Door by TriDocShazam | May 12, 2020 | podcastEpisode 7 Joella Baker: Getting Fit is Just Outside Your Front DoorToday I have the pleasure of introducing you to Joella Baker.  Joella is a USAT Level 2 coach and Coach of the Get Fit Families Youth Triathlon team whi...

Do you know how important your inner fire is? Motivation is everything according to USAT Certified Level 2 Coach Ryan Ross. We talk about how Coach Ryan got to the point where he raced and coaches triathlon. We also talk about why having a coach is essential to your development as an athlete. If you're ever asked yourself "Do I need a coach?" and you weren't sure of the answer, then Ryan will definitely have the answer for you today. As my interview continues with USAT Level 2 Coach Ryan Ross we find out more about why do you need a coach. Because motivation is everything there is an important role for a coach to play and Ryan discusses what that is. We also confront the idea that triathlon is only for rich people when I confront him with the question "Is triathlon expensive?" Lastly, we have a short talk about strengthening our mind-body connection when we talk about how to become stronger mentally. In the last segment of this episode I talk with Coach Ryan about is there a right way to run? We also talk about a controversial topic of can stretching make you faster? Many triathletes come to the sport with very little cycling experience whereas that is Coach Ryan's background in single sport prior to multi-sport. He shares his best tips on how to be a faster cyclist. Lastly, we also touch on a personal success story of his through one of his athletes - Paralympic Gold Medalist Shawn Morelli. Shop the Solpri store at https://solpri.com

Train hard to race easy! That is Elite Athlete and USAT Level 2 Coach, Andrew Kalley's philosophy when it comes to triathlon. And that’s exactly what he does.  Andrew Kalley has qualified 8x for the ITU World Championship to represent Team USA.  He has 12 Overall Wins, including the NYC Triathlon, Stamford Triathlon, South Beach Triathlon, and the Montauk Triathlon.  Even when faced with a life changing diagnosis that most people would have given up and put training on hold, Andrew’s athletic, winning mindset and inspiring clients kept him going through it all. In 2014 he was diagnosed with Colon Cancer, but his training went on! Even while undergoing chemo, he still qualified for Worlds in 2015 (and was nominated to raise the USA flag at the Opening Ceremony. For the past 11 years, Andrew Kalley has been an elite athlete and triathlon coach for the most impressive tri team in the Northeast. Full Throttle Endurance based in New York City with over 100 members who have won the New York City Triathlon for 10 years since 2007, won the South Beach Triathlon every year since racing it beginning in 2007, and won the USAT National Team Championship 5x including in 2017. Andrew’s name is synonymous with the team.  He is also a personal trainer at my favorite gym and athletic playground, Chelsea Piers Fitness and recently launched his own national triathlon coaching and training company, Kalley Fitness. Today’s episode is a “must download” for all our triathlete listeners but it’s also a very inspiring story about mindset and dedication, even if you aren’t an athlete! Andrew talks about what it means to “train hard” not just literally training but attitude, motivation and dedication. Marni and Andrew sync up about race planning, Zone 2 training (of course) what’s a conversation about triathlon without the famous ZONE 2 convo, right?  Marni and Andrew also sync up about setting race goals, key races, and what fuels him for success! Connect with Andrew Kalley @kalleyfitness www.kalleyfitnes.com Connect with Marni on The Move @MarniOnTheMove on Facebook and Instagram If you like what you here please leave a five-star review and share with your friend's www.marnionthemove.com

Progress not perfection is all we ever need to continue our trek towards mastery. A focus on process rather than the goal will help to keep us aligned with this path. What we master is of our choice. In the case of today's guest, Shane Eversfield, otherwise known as ZenMan, the path to mastery is triathlon. Considered by Shane to be an art form, his triathlon training is focused on crafting the perfect technique as the means to obtain kinetic intelligence. His road to going longer with less effort and taking less of a toll on his body. His commitment to technique is founded on the basis of mindful movement, a practice he's been engaged in for his entire adult life. Shane holds a B.A. in Modern Dance and has been a practitioner of T'ai Chi and mindful running since the late 1970's. His pursuit of mastering technique in his sport has been the basis for his massive athletic accomplishments, including racing Ironman Lake Placid on PowerCranks, finishing 12th overall at the Hawaii Ultraman World Championship and his latest endeavor, a solo 99 hours of movement celebration which totaled 500 miles of swim, bike, run. He completed this incredible feat to raise awareness for ALS in honor of his step-brother who lost his life to this neurodegenerative disease a few years ago. Shane is the author of Zendurance: A Spiritual Fitness Guide for Endurance Athletes which teaches how to gain "effortless power" using simple zen techniques. Although a USAT Level 1 coach and Total Immersion Master coach, Shane considers himself more of a counselor for the athletes rather than a coach. He admits that he's only agreed to "train" one athlete in his history and this was because the athlete had already climbed Mt. Everest. Shane, feeling confident in his athlete's mental sturdiness, agreed to train him for Ironman Lake Placid a number of years ago. Shane says he hesitates to write a plan for someone because he's afraid they would follow it in lieu of developing the deep felt sense required to truly become a Zendurance athlete. Finding Shane was like finding the long lost sibling of YogiTriathlete and we are thrilled to bring a mindfulness based ultra endurance athlete of this caliber to the YT audience. It was an honor to sit down with the ZenMan himself and we found ourselves captivated by his wisdom gained through decades of practicing what he teaches, mindfulness in motion.