Coaches on Couches
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsEach week Coach D and Coach B-Fun share their 20+ years of endurance coaching, training and racing experience through less than serious conversations and interviews with other time crunched athletes, coaches, and experts within the endurance community. If you are a cyclist, triathlete, runner, or do-it-all athlete, this is made for you! We can't guarantee political correctness, but we can guarantee you will pull some great nuggets of information to help improve your own performance.
We'll be talking: Cycling, Running, Triathlon, Duathlon, Cross Country, Aquabike, SwimRun, Mountain Biking, Cyclocross, Gravel Grinders, and any other sports we have the pleasure of working with.
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Episodes
Lose Weight the Proven, Hard, Not Fun Way
January 30, 2024 10:30 - 46 minutes - 87.4 MBIn this episode, Coach D and Coach BFun give you the honest truth about losing weight...ready!? It's hard and it's not fun. But there are ways we can change our habits and low hanging fruit that when cut, can make a massive difference in your daily consumption. So if you're looking to drop a few pounds, lean out, get to race weight, or just stop some bad habits, join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches!
Your Expectations are Killing Your Performance
June 13, 2023 18:47 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThe typical avatar of an endurance athlete lends itself to having high expectations, and that is a dangerous thing. Most of the time, we put these expectations on ourselves, and they are like a weighted vest on race day. Expectations equal stress and stress kills performance. So we’re on the couch today talking about how to rid yourself of this burden so that you can let your training and your fitness do the talking. No more complex race plans, no more worrying about the uncontrollables. Tak...
Win The Day Before Your Next Big Triathlon
May 18, 2023 12:45 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBProper pre-race prep for premium (triathlon) performance. Say it 5x fast. It's time to nail your next goal race, but a lot hinges on what you do in the 24 hours before the gun goes off. Don't sabotage your next race with poor planning and sheer laziness when you put a ton of work into the build up. It's time to lay it all out so join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches!
Doping In Triathlon - Should You Be Worried?
May 06, 2023 03:09 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBIf you've been around the block, you know it's happening. The larger possible reward, the larger the chance that people will cheat. It was happening before Collin Chartier was caught and chances are it won't be the last time there is a doping scandal in our awesome sport of triathlon. We are glad he was caught and we are happy the conversation was forced to the forefront, at least for a day or two. But for the time crunched athlete the big questions are likely: 1. Is this an isolated inciden...
Top 10 Tips for Beginner 100 Mile Ultra Marathoners
April 27, 2023 17:05 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBYou decided to take on a beast of an event. The unknowns are greater than the certainties. The truth is, doing your first 100 mile ultra marathon is a lot more complex than just getting out there and jogging (and hiking) for hours on end. There are several other aspects to the event that can make or break your ability to cross the finish line. So if you're crazy enough to take on this monster or slowly losing you mind and considering it, join us for our top 10 tips for beginner ultra maratho...
Finding The Spark to Return to Training and Racing
April 21, 2023 12:13 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBThere are a million and one reasons why endurance athletes take a break from training and racing. Be it cycling, running, triathlon, or any other feat of endurance, it likely involved a decent amount of time, as well as a chunk of your emotional and financial resources. There is always serious injury that can sideline you as well. And now that you've been out of the game you're left wondering how the heck you'll ever: A. get the love back and B. get back to being as fit as you use to be, pre...
Commuting to Pro Cyclist in 14 Months - Mason Schofield
April 13, 2023 00:27 - 56 minutes - 78.2 MBMason Schofield didn't grow up with dreams of becoming a pro cyclist. He really didn't even play sports growing up. But when the pandemic hit and life was in flux, he found joy in getting out on a beater road bike. Soon he found himself working at bike shops and getting into his first Cat 4 races. 14 months later, he's lining up with the best in the US at the American Crit Cup races with his first pro contract. His main goal? Take cycling as far as he can and keep having fun. But we dive int...
Waxing Chains with Cole McDaniel of 901 Wax
April 05, 2023 14:46 - 57 minutes - 78.4 MBTo wax or not to wax, that is the question. Of all the trends in cycling right now, chain waxing seems to be the one we get asked about the most. So, we called on our local chain waxing guru (and engineer) Cole McDaniel to school us all on the pros and cons of waxing your chain. Some of the benefits for your average cyclist and triathlete are pretty staggering, especially when you do the math for long distance events. But, and there are a couple of things to consider, and one major scenario ...
Illness and Endurance Training - How To Handle It
March 02, 2023 19:05 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBAs cyclists, runners, and triathletes, one of the reasons we train is to stay healthy. But let's face it, this winter has sucked in terms of staying at full capacity. We've had athletes who have been sick 3 and 4 times in 3 months. It's the worst we've seen in 14 years of coaching. So today, we discuss illness and training. First, how to avoid it if you can. Secondly, we discuss the decision making process around whether to train or not, and what to do if you're still OK to train. Unfortunat...
Everyone Deserves A Properly Fit Bike - A Bike Fitter's Rant
February 23, 2023 05:09 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MBIn this episode, Coach D has a lot to get off his chest when it comes to bike fitting. As someone who has been fitting bikes professionally and studying human physiology and biomechanics for over a decade, he sees a lot of trends in the industry that just don't make sense! Even things "elite level" fitters ignore that have massive impact on the final product and ultimately the rider's comfort and performance. Everyone deserves a properly fit bicycle! A few frustrations include but are not li...
Magic5 Goggles Co-Founder Rasmus Barfred
November 16, 2022 17:49 - 57 minutes - 46.6 MBIf you are a triathlete or swimmer, you know The Magic5. Their catchy marketing and claims of custom fit unleaky goggles caught us the moment they hit the interwebs. It's no secret, we love their goggles. Being entrepreneurs ourselves, it was a ton of fun to sit down with Magic5 co-founder Rasmus Barfred, and chat a little about the industry, their story, the trials and tribulations of starting a brand of goggles amongst the giants, and of course, we got into their time on Shark Tank! We w...
Francisco Alatorre - Ultra Runner By Proxy, Aquaman By Choice
September 16, 2022 15:03 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWhen doing Ironmans isn't enough, what do you do? Ask Francisco. This guy has been a joy to coach and has managed to strike a great balance between training for crazy challenges and still managing to have fun. There is a lot more to Francisco than we unpacked in this episode. Born in the states, but grew up in Mexico swimming competitively as a kid. Did his first triathlon in 1985. Sporting life went on hold while he started a family (sound familiar?). Spent some time in the Air Force during...
What Is Wrong With the American Pro Peloton?
July 26, 2022 13:41 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBAfter the little altercation between Cory Williams and Michael Hernandez after the Salt Lake Criterium, we decided to pull Coach Jonny Brown in on the conversation considering he had a front row seat. JB has been pretty vocal about the lack of respect and etiquette in the American pro peloton as of late so we figured we'd let him get it off his chest. They don't call him an "old soul" for nothin'. But in his defense, he has more international racing experience than most of the guys racing do...
You Got Hurt - Now What?
June 28, 2022 15:39 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBLet's face it, getting hurt sucks. Anytime you are unable to do the activities you love, it can trigger a nasty game of mental ping pong. As a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, our brains tend to travel to worst case scenario territory. Something like: - All this hard work for nothing - I'm going to lose all my fitness, friends, fill in the blank - There goes my goal race - Now I'm going to have to stop my kids college savings so I can buy a new bike Well have no fear fellow endura...
Bike Fit Series - Fixing Hand Numbness
May 25, 2022 20:11 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBHand numbness is among the top 3 most common complaints we get from athletes, right behind (pun intended) 2 other numbnesses that are way less tolerable. Coach Dale has fit hundreds of bikes (over 600 as of May 2022) in the last 13 years and has seen all kinds of causes of hand numbness. And many times, the fix is rather counter intuitive. So today we'll break down the steps Coach D takes when someone comes through the door complaining their hands go numb on the bike. The truth is, you hav...
Throwback - Dialing In Hydration with Andy Blow
May 13, 2022 17:16 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBA timely throwback for you endurance athletes this week. Why? Because it's hot AF outside! This week in the Memphis area it's 90 degrees and the feels like temp is over 100. Typical summer day right? The problem is it went from 70s with low humidity to 90s and humid in a matter of a week so it's hitting people like a ton of bricks (pun intended). So if you've been on the struggle bus all of the sudden, take a minute to listen to Andy from Precision Fuel and Hydration as he drops knowledge on...
PT Series - Fixing Back Pain with 901PT
April 27, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBThis week we have Clay Jones and Sara Michael from 901PT and we are talking about a huge pain in your...back. Back pain is one of the most common ailments among cyclists, runners, and triathletes. Yet most athletes have zero clue as to what is normal, what needs to be addressed, and ultimately how to fix it so you can keep doing what you love. One of the best nuggets from the episode is the traffic light pain scale Clay and his team use to help athletes decide if it is normal pain, pain that...
Dialing In Your Carb Intake
April 19, 2022 16:40 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBIf you are a cyclist, triathlete, or runner, you've likely suffered the dreaded bonk before. It's not fun. One second you are crushing it, and a minute later, the lights are out. It's no secret that high performance endurance athletics require loads of carbs. But how much do you really need? And how the heck am I suppose to eat all that? And what should I eat? It can make your head spin worse than a late race hunger flat. So in this episode we try to simplify the process of dialing in your c...
U23 Cyclocross National Champ Scott Funston
April 06, 2022 21:12 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAfter weeks of Coach BFun stalking him via social media, we finally got a chance to sit down and chat with the fastest Funston on 2 wheels. Scott Funston (no relation) was a lot of fun to chat with and we got to talk a little about his break out season and his preparation for the Cyclocross World Championships in Fayetteville, AR...where all the stalking began. We also dove into his story and how he got to where he is now, the reigning U23 National Cyclocross champ. It was a great conversatio...
Should I Train By Time or Distance?
March 23, 2022 14:18 - 33 minutes - 46.7 MBThe age old debate. Should I train with distance or with time? Through the lens of a time crunched athlete, we think this is a pretty open and shut case. But...there are some instances where the contrary may be more beneficial for specific athletes, regardless of how much time you have to train each week. So in this episode, we will break it down for you and give some examples on when we have athletes train with time and when we use distance. If you are a cyclist, runner, or triathlete, an...
The Tale of Jay and the Giant Triathlon
March 09, 2022 15:59 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBWhen we make the decision to take on something epic like a half or full ironman, or even our very first triathlon, or some nonsense like taking on a half or full ironman as our first triathlon, the next decision generally starts with "oh sh!^, where do I start!?" In this episode we talk with Jay Estes. He's a dad. He has a full time job. He grew up playing sports, but not endurance sports. Sound like you? Jay decided to take on the Memphis 70.3 with no previous swim or bike experience. Spo...
Are Fitness Metrics Wrecking Your Fitness?
March 03, 2022 14:54 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBFitness, Form, and Fatigue, oh my! With all the ways to measure performance in this day and age, are cyclists, runners, and triathletes focused way too much on achieving an arbitrary fitness number? Does a high fitness number equate to great performances? What the heck do those numbers mean anyways? Yeah, there's a lot to cover here, and it can get pretty nerdy, but in this episode we cover many of those metrics you'll see in your Strava or TrainingPeaks account, and why chasing those metr...
COC Throwback - The Golden Rules of Not Getting Dropped
February 24, 2022 14:51 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBThis gem is well worth bringing back for another round. If you are a cyclists and absolutely hate getting dropped on a group ride or in a race, give this one a listen. Don't forget to comment with your tips, like, share, rate, and review. Your fitness might not be the problem!
Looking Back at 100 Episodes
February 16, 2022 18:39 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBWell well well. Here we are crossing the century mark with our 101st episode. On this go round we talk a little about what we have in store moving forward, and then our main man Daniel Scruggs fires over random questions about the last several years of podcasting. What we thought would be a train wreck, turned into a really fun conversation. And we did it all sitting on physioballs, so you know we had good posture.
Throwback 001 - Groundhog Day - How To Be An Early Riser Athlete
February 02, 2022 20:26 - 46 minutes - 64 MBOkay campers, rise, and shine, and don't forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there… it’s cold out there every day. Today we are throwing it back to an oldie but goodie for all of you cyclists, runners, and triathletes that loath getting up before the sun. As always, please don't forget to subscribe, leave comments, and high five your neighbor.
COC Throwback - Groundhog Day - How To Be An Early Riser Athlete
February 02, 2022 20:26 - 46 minutes - 64 MBOkay campers, rise, and shine, and don't forget your booties ‘cause it’s cold out there… it’s cold out there every day. Today we are throwing it back to an oldie but goodie for all of you cyclists, runners, and triathletes that loath getting up before the sun. As always, please don't forget to subscribe, leave comments, and high five your neighbor.
Managing a Long Race Season
January 27, 2022 19:52 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBFor you cyclists, runners, and triathletes who just love to race every chance you get, this one is for you! We've talked a lot in past episodes about racing too much (they can't all be A races), putting all your eggs in one basket (having too much weight on one single event), or not having a goal at all (not the worst thing ever). On this go round, we're going to try to bring it all together and help you event crazed athletes manage a long season while avoiding burnout, managing expectations...
When To Start Training For a Half Ironman
January 20, 2022 15:59 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MBWhen someone is considering taking on an epic event like a half or full ironman, the first question we get is "when should I start?" The next question we get about 3 months later would be "is it too late now?" The truth is the way you feel on race day is directly linked to your longevity in the sport. If you constantly go in under prepared and crawl across the finish line, there's a small chance you'll stick around the sport of triathlon. So in this episode we chat about some considerations ...
A Deep Dive With Jonny Brown
January 13, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBWe are totally stoked to have Jonny Brown on our growing team of coaches. Having known Jonny for some time, this is a full circle, we are old, moment for us. He brings a ton of experience and clearly knows how to train at a high level. So Coach D and Coach B-Fun sit down with the former US Pro National Road Race Champion and chat about his role as a coach with BPC, what he's excited about as a coach, and naturally get into his professional career and how his training has changed. There is on...
What We Are Excited For in 2022
January 07, 2022 15:13 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBStick it to the end and find out how you can win two 3 day passes and mobile lodging to the 2022 Cyclocross World Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas! New year, new you! Despite the ongoing uncertainties of the pandemic, Coach D and Coach B-Fun talk about what they are excited for in 2022. They chat about everything from local races, to athletes with big goals, and the exciting aspects of the pro racing world in 2022. There is a lot to be jazzed about in cycling, running, and triathlon!
Inaugural 2021 Hammie Awards
December 29, 2021 16:26 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBPrepare yourself for an award show so big, so disorganized, so flashy, that it could only be dubbed...The Hammies. Coach D and Coach B-Fun look back on the cycling, running, and triathlon world in 2021 and recap some of the best and worst moments both globally and locally. Some categories include: - Best Race Moment(s) - Biggest Race Disappointment - Breakout Professional Season - Biggest Event Attended by BPC Athletes - Best Local Event - Best Cheering Section by an Individual ...
Choosing the Right Indoor Bike Trainer
November 10, 2021 20:05 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBIf you could have a smart trainer OR a power meter and a dumb trainer, which would you choose? That is the question that sparked this episode. Our athletes do a lot of training indoors, especially in the fall and winter. For most, it's a matter of pure convenience. For some fair weather riders, well, it's the less fair weather that drives them to the turbo. No one really get's into cycling or triathlon to train inside all the time, but when it comes down to getting in the work or not, you ...
Fueling a Half Distance Triathlon
August 24, 2021 17:30 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBWe say it all the time, fueling is the 4th sport in triathlon. The longer you are out there, the more dialed in your nutrition and hydration strategies need to be. Since Ironman Memphis 70.3 is coming up soon, we figured it timely to talk about how to fuel the entire day, from the time the alarm goes off to the time you cross that finish line. Coach D will be giving a lot of personal examples and his own time schedule for staying topped off. So all you long course triathletes load up on snac...
Ironman Memphis 70.3 Updated Race Preview
August 13, 2021 16:18 - 1 hour - 111 MBOn this episode we were super excited to have Erika Larsen (Ironman Race Director) and Caroline Norris (Head of Sales and Events at the race venue, Shelby Farms Park) on the couch. A lot has changed in a year, including every single leg of the Memphis Ironman 70.3 race course. So we figured we'd call in the big guns and get the info straight from the folks who...well...make the info. If you are doing this event, you will not want to miss this. It's better than reading the athlete guide. :) W...
Crit Racing for Newbies
July 23, 2021 13:04 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBWith the TN State Criterium coming to our home turf, we figured it timely to talk about some of the golden rules of criterium racing. We'll cover a little on what crit racing is, what to expect, some strategy, and how NOT to look like a total greenhorn. So if you are newer to bike racing or are considering jumping in on your first crit, grab your chamois, your hammers, and join us for another episode of Coaches on Couches.
Open Water Swimming Basics with Tim Linn
June 29, 2021 20:37 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBIf there is one major barrier of entry into triathlon, it's swimming. And more specifically, swimming in the open water. Even really experienced triathletes can have some anxiety in the open water. So today we are talking to Tim Linn of Family First Tri, a long time competitive swim coach, pro level triathlete, and one heck of an open water swimmer. We will break down why getting in the open water is so different from the pool, what you need to tweak to decrease your panic and anxiety in the...
Picking the Right Triathlon Bike
June 09, 2021 17:18 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MBYou're ready for a new tri rig, but which one should you get? What size should you get? Disc brakes or rim brakes? Fully integrated super bike or one that uses standard parts? What about bar adjustability? Wah wah wah wah....analysis paralysis. It can get pretty overwhelming, but even though we don't directly sell bikes, we help people pick the right one for them every single week. So we've come up with a few MAJOR things to consider, and a few MUST HAVES for your new rocket ship bike. So if...
Skills Pay The Bills
May 18, 2021 22:29 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBIn any sport, there are sets of skills you need to posses so that you can perform at your highest level. Let's face it, no one ever got to the elite level of curling without having some serious brooming skills. So today we are going to talk about all those lonely skills you've been ignoring, that actually make a big difference in your performance. We will break down triathlon, cycling, and running specific skills. The list is not all inclusive, so if we missed something important, drop us a ...
Bike Fitting Series - Fixing Knee Pain
April 23, 2021 18:08 - 48 minutes - 67.4 MBGot knee pain? Coach D has been fitting bikes professionally for over a decade, and has seen just about everything in regards to knee pain causation. We can't always blame the fit for knee pain, but in this episode we dive into several possible causes, and the position changes you can make on your bike to fix those issues. So if you are a cyclists or triathlete dealing with knee pain on the bike, join us for another less than serious episode of Coaches on Couches.
It's All Speed Work!
April 07, 2021 17:57 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBThe truth is we hate the term speed work. Mainly because it's a broad term for multiple styles of training, all of which have their own purpose. And while we are at it, all speed work IS NOT fast! And it doesn’t have to involve intervals that make you want to hurl. So today on the couch we are going to break down the many types of speed work and give you the purpose of each and some tips on when to perform each type. So if you are a runner or triathlete looking to drop the hammer on two feet...
Couch to 70.3
March 25, 2021 23:55 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBToday on the couch we will be laying out a road map for all of you newbie triathletes who have decided to jump into a half iron triathlon in your first season. Go big or go home right? Some questions answered: What exactly are you getting into? How much time you are looking at training in order to finish? What will my longest workouts be? Do I need to do the full distance before race day? Do I really have to swim? With the much anticipated arrival of Ironman Memphis 70.3, there has been a hu...
Finding The Right Bike For You With Chad Terry
March 16, 2021 14:58 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBNewbie cyclists and triathletes! This one is for you. In this episode we chat with our buddy Chad Terry from our local bike shop Bikes Plus about how to pick the right bike for you. Chad has been in the bike industry since he was 14. With that kind of experience, we had to talk a little about his journey from racing BMX, to working in his dad's bike shop, to now having an equally as experienced business partner with 3 locations. To keep things timely we dove into how the pandemic has affecte...
Oura Ring 3 Month Review
January 21, 2021 22:19 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIf you've been curious about the Oura Ring, this episode is for you! Coach D and Coach B-fun have been using the Oura Rings for a little over 3 months now and they've got a great list of pros and cons with the this fancy wearable gadget. They cover: - What is the Oura Ring? - What does it measure? - What does it extrapolate from that data? - What it does really well - What is really annoying about it right now - Is it worth the money? It seems like most endurance athletes these days have a l...
Developing Speed in Young Athletes
December 16, 2020 18:41 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIn this stint on the couch we introduce you to a new slouch, BPC coach Aaron Persinger. Aaron has a masters degree from the University of Memphis in health and human performance and he was a 4 year letterman on the U of M track team as a hurdles specialist. He's recently been working with our friends at Memphis Youth Athletics, and assistant coaching the Christian Brothers High School track and XC teams. Since it's right in his wheelhouse, and we've been helping young athletes get faster l...
Why You Should Learn to Love the Trainer
November 17, 2020 16:21 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBLet's face it, none of us got into cycling to be inside all the time. The freedom to roam, the fresh air, and getting some vitamin D...all keys to not flipping tables and going postal. But realistically, there are a lot of things that can prevent us from riding outside. We know a lot of riders who absolutely swear off the trainer 12 months out of the year, but there are a lot of advantages to indoor saddle time, ESPECIALLY during the colder months. And that's what we are going to discuss tod...
Should Endurance Athletes Lift Heavy?
November 03, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBIf you've listened to the show before, you know we love strength training. But, should runners, cyclists, and triathletes really lift heavy? Is there really any benefit? Or is the juice not worth the squeeze? In this episode Coach D and Coach B-Fun break down their thoughts on heavy lifting and offer up some tips on how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of slingin' steel. Shout Outs Chris Watts - 4th overall Deep South Triathlon Johnny Pitts - PR 70.3 Deep South Triathlon Hart R...
Trail Ultra Marathon Training Essentials
September 24, 2020 16:36 - 42 minutes - 58 MBWith one of our favorite 50k trail races of the year on the horizon, we figured it best to chat about some of the essential considerations when preparing for a trail ultra marathon. It might be a little late if you are gearing up for Walking Tall 50k, but it's never too late to do some course and race specific prep! Whether you are in the throws of training or just considering taking on an ultra, you won't want to miss this. So throw on your grippy shoes, get all the snacks, and prepare fo...
Time Trial 101 - Most Things TT
September 16, 2020 15:59 - 1 hour - 85 MBWhether you are a cyclists or a triathlete, you probably have the need...the need...for speed. The time trial isn't called "The Race of Truth" for nothin'. It's simple. Fastest time from A to B. But as simple as it sounds, there are a lot of factors that play into how fast you will travel along the route. So today, we nerd out on all things time trail. Well not all things...we'd be here all day. But MOST things time trial! So with that, grab your goofy looking helmet, dawn your skin suit, ...
Get Started Fueling for Long Training Sessions and Races
August 25, 2020 16:05 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBWe aren't pros at this by any means but that's why we have a RDN on staff! This is a topic we take for granted because we've been doing it for so long. We just assume people know they need to eat before and during big training sessions and races. Yet, we constantly get reminded by our newer athletes that it's not as widely known as we thought. Thanks for smacking us out of our bubble! So in this episode we cover the basics and some good starting points (with numbers) for fueling before and...
The Upsides to a Race Free Season
July 22, 2020 19:23 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MB2020 has been a kick in the chamois for a lot of folks. For us endurance athletes, it's meant little to no racing. We've seen a definite split in the cyclist, runners, and triathletes who are intrinsically motivated versus those who have to have a carrot (race/event) in order to train with any kind of structure. While we all love to race, we have witnessed a number of upsides to going through an entire season without racing. So today's episode will keep your glass half full, and hopefully sp...