Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon artwork

Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

99 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 245 ratings

Triathlon training advice and interviews with expert guests. For triathletes, runners, cyclists and all endurance athletes.

Wilderness Sports Health & Fitness
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

TT099: Olympian Richard Murray

June 05, 2018 00:10 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

South African Richard Murray is in the midst of a successful ITU career and in 2016 he finished 4th in the Olympics. We talk about his career in triathlon and the path that led him to where he is today.   trimurray.com

TT098: Running Expert Jay Dicharry, Specialist in Biomechanics & Sports Physiologist

April 02, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Jay Dicharry offered some fantastic knowledge in this interview.  He is an expert in many things and also an author.  His website describes him better than I could: "Originally from New Orleans LA, Jay completed the Masters of Physical Therapy degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board- Certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Jay built his international reputation as an expert in biomechanical analysis as Director of the SPEED Clinic at the University of Virginia. Throu...

TT097: 100 Mile Run, Addicted To Intensity, How the Apple Watch Changed My Life

December 14, 2017 01:15 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Hillary Spires returns to the show to talk about her preparation for a 100 mile/160km run she completed in Canada in September.  She gave herself a 24 hour time limit and she talks about the challenges she endured along the way and during the run.  She limited her total training and used intensity to maximize her training time.  Along the way she raised $11,000 for charity. Hillary's website is ruggedconditioning.com. After Hillary's interview I talk about how the Apple Watch changed my lif...

TT096: Physical Therapist Dan Linick

November 20, 2017 02:47 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Dan Linick, co-founder of South Jersey Physical Therapist, is my guest.  Dan is also my physical therapist and has helped my running significantly.   We discuss his background as a physical therapist, some common problems that he's seen, and some issues I've had.  We also talked about his previous work in brain rehab and how to help an older friend or relative who might benefit from visiting a physical therapist. Dan's clinic is located in Hainesport, New Jersey and at southjerseypt.com.

TT095: Off-Season Training & Time Limited Training With Matt Dixon

October 31, 2017 00:15 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

Matt Dixon has experience as a professional athlete, coach to elite and amateur athletes, an exercise physiologist, and an author. His newest book is Fast-Track Triathlete.  This book is geared toward athletes who want to maximize their success with limited time to train.  The book explains his concepts and includes a 14 week training plan for both Ironman and Half Ironman as well as a strength plan that can be completed without visiting the gym. We talk about the book in the second half of ...

TT094: Zach Boivin’s Inspirational Journey From 330 Pounds To An Ironman

October 19, 2017 16:16 - 1 hour - 61 MB

  Zach Boivin went to watch a friend race Ironman Lake Placid in 2015.  At the time he weighed 330 pounds and was not active.  He was inspired watching the finishers that night and the next day he decided he was going to do a triathlon.   He thought all triathlons were Ironman distance. Fortunately, he realized there were shorter races and he signed up for Ironman 70.3 Syracuse the following year.  In 2017 he attempted his first Ironman at Lake Placid. This is his life changing journey tha...

T093: First Half Ironman w/Courtney Sergeant

August 28, 2017 23:45 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Courtney Sergeant joins the show as she prepares for her first half ironman at Atlantic City 70.3. She did her first triathlon in 2014 and has marathon experience.  Among the topics we discuss: Nutrition Hydration Salt tablets Transition Massages Preparing for the run on limited run training Post-race recovery Pacing  

TT092: Ultraman, Collegiate Recruiting, Random

August 10, 2017 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Billy Edwards returns to the show to talk about his experiences since winning Ultraman Florida in 2015.  He completed the Ultraman World Championships later that year and has since cut back on his racing since having surgery on his toe.  However, he is busy in the sport as a coach of the Naval Academy collegiate triathlon team that finished third at the 2017 Collegiate National Championships. He was one of a few coaches selected for USAT's Elite Mentorship Coaching program and he recently ob...

TT091: Sports Psychology: The Brave Athlete

June 21, 2017 01:12 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

The Brave Athlete is a new book by Dr. Simon Marshall and Lesley Patterson covering cutting-edge brain training for athletes.  Lesley is a professional triathlete and mountain biker. Her resume includes a few Xterra World Championships titles. Dr. Simon Marshall is a former Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of California at San Diego and Professor of Exercise Science at San Diego State University.  He has published over 100 scientific articles on the psychology of...

TT090: Pro Cyclist Phil Gaimon

May 31, 2017 00:15 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Phil Gaimon was a pro cyclist from 2009 to 2016, including two years on the WorldTour with Garmin Sharp and Cannondale.  He’s done Paris Roubaix, won Redlands twice, and finished second at the Tour of the Gila. He just retired last year, as he put it, after Jonathan vaughters stopped returning his phone calls. Even though he's retired he’s still going after hill climb records in North America. He's also putting on Grand Fondo in Malibu in October and he is  the author of three books. We tal...

TT089: Aspiring Pro Triathlete/Former Motocross Racer Justin Mendoza

May 17, 2017 23:26 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Justin Mendoza didn't know much about triathlon until he saw Craig Alexander's 50 minute Aussies Abroad video on Youtube.  Then he knew he triathlon was what he wanted to do.  He had recently transitioned out of Motocross racing after some serious accidents and four weeks after watching the video he did an Olympic distance triathlon near his home in North California. He now lives in Colorado Springs and races primarily races Olympic and half ironman distance triathlons with the hopes of gett...

TT088: Gut Health With Dr. Grace Liu

April 28, 2017 00:15 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Problems with her own health led Dr. Grace Liu down a path which led to her becoming an expert in gut health.  Good health is dependent on our digestive system having good bacteria. We talk about how to achieve that and all the things that affect our gut. Check out TheGutInstitute.com for ways to test your own gut and other products Grace offers.  

TT087: How To Win An Age Group National Championship

March 13, 2017 23:38 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Alicia Caldwell has raced for 20 years and in 2016 she won her first US National Age Group title.  She's been gradually improving through the years.  In 2017 she was 19th in her age group and the next year she was 8th.  In 2012 she made the podium with a 3rd place finish at Sprint Nationals, and in 2014 she earned bronze at the World Championships in Canada. We talk about her journey in the sport and some of her habits and training methods that have allowed for continuous improvement. 

TT86: Retired Pro Wes Hobson Covering Lots Of Things

February 25, 2017 00:05 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

Wes Hobson was one of the top triathletes of the 1990s.  He turned pro in 1990 and retired in 2001.  In his second year as a pro he was competing with and sometimes beating the Big Four: Mark Allen, Dave Scott, Scott Molina, and Mike Pigg.  During his career he was named Triathlete of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee, won 35 races, and was the first American to win an ITU World Cup Triathlon.   He talked about transitioning into the sport from collegiate swimming to racing wit...

TT085: Running & Triathlon Stories I Habits I Lessons

February 08, 2017 00:58 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Eric reviews his running career, including his time at Indiana University, and shares a few stories from his triathlon career.  He also talks about important habits for success and what advice he would give to himself at different stages of his career. This episode is for my two-year old daughter and my three-year old son so that when they get older they will know more about their Dada.  Hopefully at least some of my listeners will also enjoy it.  

TT084: Swim Total Immersion Founder Terry Laughlin

January 17, 2017 01:12 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Terry Laughlin founded Total Immersion at age 29 while he was considering a change of career. He coached kids since age 21 but he had no experience coaching adults until he held his first camp in 1989. The camp was a success and also personally fulfilling for Terry.  A business was born. Total Immersion led to his first book, also titled Total Immersion, camps, ebooks, and a fleet of Total Immersion certified coaches around the world. We talk about his progression over the years, his favori...

TT083: Olympic Distance Triathlon & Half Ironman Race Review

December 28, 2016 01:20 - 1 hour - 70.3 MB

Subscribe via iTunes Jeff Pack is in his 40s and he just started competing in endurance events three years ago.  He recently completed an Olympic distance triathlon in the Galapagos Islands and he followed it up with a half ironman distance race in Paracas, Peru. Jeff is an American living in Ecuador and he trains at an elevation of 9,000 feet.  He was very well prepared for each of these races and hit his goal for each. Links http://www.runnersworld.com/heart/can-running-kill-you

TT082: First Ironman, Husband & Wife Triathletes Balancing Triathlon & Family

December 06, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Subscribe via iTunes Elizabeth and Nate Sylves have been racing together as a couple for over a decade.  This year she did her first Ironman (Florida) and he did his first half ironman (North Carolina).  They combine training and racing with full time jobs while raising two young kids. They started their season with the Duathlon National Championships in Bend, Oregon in June. Then Elizabeth did the Atlantic City 70.3 and in October Nate did Ironman North Carolina 70.3 and Elizabeth planned ...

TT081: Joe Friel & His Newly Revamped Triathlete’s Training Bible

November 09, 2016 01:15 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

  Subscribe via iTunes Joe Friel returns to the show and discusses his revamped and just released Triathlete's Training Bible.  This is the best selling triathlon book of all time, with roughly 300,000 books sold, and instead of just updating it he started from scratch and rewrote it. We talk about the major revamps to the book. In addition to that we covered a wide range of topics.  Near the end of the interview we talked about his career as he went from teacher to running store owner to ...

TT080: Dangerous Hyponatremia After a 70.3 Half Ironman

October 19, 2016 00:15 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MB

Colin Pugh had a dangerous case of hyponatremia that could have resulted in death.  Hydration expert Andy Blow joins us to review his case.  In Colin's words, here is what happened: "On Aug 14th I did my first Half Ironman (Stealhead - Benton Harbor MI). I ran a pretty decent race and finished in a time of 5hrs 47 mins. After the race I was about a 3 hour drive from home in Milwaukee WI. I was over there on my own as my girlfriend was working that weekend. Based on the fact I couldn’t stand ...

TT079: Hydration With Andy Blow (You’ll Definitely Learn Something New)

October 05, 2016 01:11 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Former elite triathlete Andy Blow struggled in hot races.  He cramped and had to figure out a solution.  He retired from triathlons in 2006 but that problem led to his post-racing career.  He is the founder of Precision Hydration and has become an expert on hydration.   In addition to endurance athletes he's worked with NBA, NFL, and professional soccer teams. Regardless of what you already know about hydration, you will learn more during this interview. Topics discussed: For most people...

TT078: Cody Beals – Canadian Ironman 70.3 Pro

September 15, 2016 00:20 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

Cody Beals is a third year Canadian pro specializing in the Ironman 70.3 distance.  His results this year include two victories and no worse than a 7th place finish in seven Ironman 70.3 events.  Later this month he will race the ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships in Oklahoma. His website, codybeals.com, details his training, finances, physical challenges (low testosterone), and more. Cody is very open about his life and that makes for a good interview.    

TT077: The Olympic Experience & Mental Toughness With Olympian Joanna Zeiger

August 25, 2016 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Joanna Zeiger, the 4th place finisher at the 2000 Olympics, discusses the 2016 Olympic triathlon, her Olympic experience, her extensive racing career, triathlon income, drug use, statistical consulting, and more. Joanna competed at the first ever Olympic triathlon for the USA.  Five weeks later she followed that with a 5th place finish at the Ironman Hawaii World Championships.  She's also competed in the Olympic Trials for swimming and the marathon. Her new book, The Champion Mindset, is s...

TT076: Justin Daerr Two Years After First Ironman Win

August 10, 2016 00:05 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Boulder based professional triathlete Justin Daerr returns to the show two years after his firstIronman win at Ironman Boulder in 2014. Since that time he's had several top 5 Ironman finishes, including 2nd at Ironman Mount-Tremblant in 2015 and 4th at Ironman Canada in 2016. At age 35 he's started 36 Ironmans and finished 32.    

TT075 Training Experimentation, Ketogenic Diets & MMA Fighting

July 13, 2016 00:15 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Hillary Spires makes her third appearance on the show to talk about her experiments with her training and diet and the much faster run times she has achieved. Her 5k time dropped from 24 minutes to 20:19 and her 10k time dropped from 47 minutes to 42:30.  She has resumed her triathlon training in prep for a half ironman.   Last fall she started training for Muay Thai, a form of MMA fighting.  She also switched to a ketogenic diet (high fat/low carbohydrate).  When she returned to running sh...

TT074: Runner Preparing For First Sprint Triathlon

June 08, 2016 01:35 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

Subscribe via iTunes Kate Maas of Switzerland is an experienced runner preparing for her first sprint triathlon.  It's a 500 meter swim, 40k bike, and 5k run triathlon on June 20.  She's done several marathons and an ultra, and while she's had a desire to do a triathlon for a while, she didn't start training until she recently registered for the race. Topics discussed include: Open water swimming Intervals Pedal stroke Transitions Yoga Eric's Heart Rate Zone Summary  An illustration...

TT073: Talking Physical Health With Chris Kelly

May 25, 2016 00:20 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Subscribe via iTunes Chris Kelly, founder of NourishBalanceThrive.com, joins the show in a wide ranging discussion on health. Some of the topics we cover include: iron overload in men sleep cortisol levels diet      

TT072: Triathlon 2.0: Data Driven Performance Training w/Jim Vance

April 27, 2016 00:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Coach Jim Vance joins the podcast as a repeat guest to talk about his new book, Triathlon 2.0: Data-Driven Performance Training. Jim worked on this book for 4 years before it’s release in early 2016. It’s a detailed book for serious athletes willing to look at their training data and use it to improve.  Jim was a former professional triathlete and now, as a well known coach, he has become an expert in analyzing training data.     This book builds on concepts in Joe Friel’s Triathlete’s Tra...

TT071: Oceanside 70.3 As First Half Ironman

April 06, 2016 00:06 - 1 hour - 64.1 MB

Weston Titus is a 6’5”, 225 pound, former basketball player who attempted his first 70.3 Half Ironman in Oceanside on April 2, 2016.  This episode includes an interview three days before the race and an interview 3 days after the race.   Part 1   He has completed five sprint triathlons but this will be his first half ironman.  He is also preparing for Ironman Arizona in November.  We covered: His transition from a more random training routine to a more structured schedule What books he ...

TT070: Mobility For Faster Performance, Alexander Technique, & Nasal Breathing w/George Dallam

March 16, 2016 00:03 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

George Dallam returns to discuss his latest studies.  George was a popular guest on episodes 3, 4, and 25.  This time we talk about how mobility might improve running speed.  George is doing a study on the Functional Movement Screen (FMS).  FMS is a test of seven movements and a score is given based on results (a video of the seven movements is included below). George's study is testing whether increasing mobility over a period of 8 weeks might improve running speed in a one mile test.  Resu...

TT069: 2016 Olympic Hopeful Joe Maloy

February 24, 2016 01:00 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Joe Maloy is currently 2nd in the point standings to qualify for the 2016 United States Men's Olympic team. There is just one more qualifying race at which to earn points and that's the ITU WTS event in Yokohama, Japan May 14. Joe, age 30, talks about his path in triathlon and his current training base in Poway, California. It's an inside look at the process and dedication required to become an Olympian.  Joe swam in college, won 2009 USAT Age Group National Championships, and continued to i...

TT068: Prison & Drugs To A 9:14 Ironman With Shane Niemeyer

February 03, 2016 01:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Shane Niemeyer's life was not headed in the right direction.  He committed crimes and used drugs and spent time in jail and prison.  He tried suicide.  While in prison he read an article about Dave Scott and triathlon became his new passion. In his first year after release he did a half ironman and a full Ironman. In 2013 he recorded his fastest ever Ironman, going 9:14 and finishing 20th and Ironman Texas. This is his story. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgprFfxQHIU   http://trueambit...

TT067: Don’t Make The Mistakes I Made/Career Triathlon Lessons

January 13, 2016 01:06 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Episode 67 includes a look back at the mistakes I made in my racing career.  I have mostly great memories of my racing career, but if I could have avoided the following mistakes I would have been more successful Not having an optimal peer group when I was younger Focusing on many types of racing: Ironman, duathlon, bike racing Not having a coach Poor nutrition Not having a consistent riding group in the winter Not stretching enough Not taking proper rest Not working enough on my swim...

TT066: From Runner To Ironman Lake Placid in 12 Months

December 23, 2015 00:20 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Tiff Pfluger was a runner. She thought triathletes were crazy even as her husband got into the sport. She went to volunteer at race Ironman Lake Placid in 2014 and decided that maybe triathletes weren't crazy. She signed up for Ironman Lake Placid the next day and did the race one year later. This is her journey from going a collegiate running background to an Ironman finisher at age 35.

TT065: First Year Triathlete Daniel Fisher

November 24, 2015 04:06 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Daniel Fisher first got the idea to do a triathlon in 2014. In 2015 he signed up, and the New Jersey AC Sprint Duathlon was his first race. He is 29 years old and he was 258 pounds when he started.  Now he is hooked.  This podcast is the journey of his first year. "I only wish I had done one sooner and had done more throughout the year."

TT064: Ironman Canada 2015 With Hilary Spires

November 05, 2015 03:05 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

First year triathlete Hilary Spires returns for an update on her first season. Her first triathlon was early in 2015, then she did a 70.3 on June 14, and Ironman Canada July 26.  She was very well prepared. Her original goal was to break 14 hours, then she changed it do breaking 13 hours.  It was cold at Iromman Canada and she had to wear a garbage bag early in the bike to warmup up.  She liked the first year so much that she is signed up for Ironman Canada in 2016.  Did she make her 13 hour...

TT063: Is Ironman Healthful & Other Triathlon Questions

October 08, 2015 00:02 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

Age group triathlete Uri from Switzerland is the guest and he asks a wide range of questions related to triathlon.  Uri is a 40 year old triathlete in his first year of racing with plans to do his first Ironman in 2016. He asks if Ironman racing is good for you, how not to be overly competitive with friends, swim training questions, how much to rely on training data, and more. Links: Larry Creswell on long-term affects of endurance training on the heart  Atrial Fibrillation and endurance ...

TT062: Hydration & Heat Prep From a Hot Ironman Lake Placid and Mont-Tremblant

September 16, 2015 00:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

Canadian Allan MacKenzie recently completed Ironman Lake Placid and Ironman Mont-Tremblant in hot conditions.  We talked about that experience and his heat and hydration questions following the race.  I answer his questions from my own knowledge, but I also add George Dallam’s answers.   George, a guest on episodes 3, 4, and 25,  is a professor at Colorado State University in Pueblo.  He was the first USA Triathlon National Teams coach and he coached Olympic triathlete Hunter Kemper.  His an...

TT061: Journey From Beginner Triathlete to Professional

August 26, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Brad Williams is a first-year pro triathlete living in the UK.  He did his first triathlon in 2008 while serving in the Air Force in Korea. He was soon hooked. He hired a coach in 2011 and continued to progress with solid results. He earned his first prize money paycheck this year with a 6th place finish at Ironman UK.  This episode chronicles his journey from beginner to professional. Links: Brad's Website @BW_Tri

TT060: Goal Setting & 10 Ironmans in 10 Days

July 30, 2015 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

Gerry Duffy has completed 10 ironman distance triathlons in 10 days and also run 32 marathons in 32 days.  He’s also an author and public speaker.  A listener of the show recommended him as a guest and I’m thrilled we were able to connect. Before getting into endurance sports and public speaking he was a regular smoker who weighed an additional 50 pounds. He was also frightened of public speaking. We discuss his 10 ironman experience and goal setting. He recommends something that has made a ...

TT059: Death Valley Expedition Run

July 10, 2015 01:11 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Will Laughlin makes his second appearance on the show and details his attempt at running across Death Valley and 180 miles in 3.5 days, which would be 1 day faster than his previous record. Several challenges came up during the journey as Will and his two running partners went for the record. Check out episode 11 if you want to hear Will's previous interview about his run across the Mojave desert.

TT058: Questions From a Sixth Year Triathlete

June 12, 2015 01:02 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

Age group triathlete Erin Donovan is in her sixth year of racing and is preparing for a half ironman and the New York City Triathlon, an Olympic distance race.  I answer her questions and some of the topics covered include: Following up a half with an Olympic distance triathlon a few weeks later Heart rate training Training around injury and sickness Sleep Running cadence Structuring intensity and base Strength training Run workouts    

TT057: Ironman Pacing & Swimming With Jim Vance

May 20, 2015 00:15 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

Coach Jim Vance returns to the show to discuss the results of a published study on pacing at Ironman Hawaii.  Jim also talks about his experience and experimentation as a high school swim coach where he successfully emphasizes dryland training, technique work, and lower volume. I also talk about my experience with Altra Shoes and my recent half marathon. Links: http://www.coachvance.com/ Ironman Hawaii Pacing Study http://www.formulaendurance.org/  

TT056: Eric’s Ironman Triathlon Experiences

April 29, 2015 02:37 - 1 hour - 60.6 MB

This episode is all me (Eric).  I go over my lessons learned from 4 Ironmans: Ironman Hawaii in 1999, 2001, and 2003 and Ironman Wisconsin in 2004.  My times ranged from 9:19 to 10:43. I took detailed notes from a few of those races and I have current day thoughts on the mistakes I made. If you're looking for other Ironman focused episodes check out 15, 16, 31, 39, 45, 49, and 51.

TT055: Triathlon Wisdom From Olympian Victor Plata & Bike Fitting/Aerodynamics With Retul and Specialized

April 15, 2015 01:03 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Victor Plata, a 2004 triathlon Olympian for the United States, is the guest in the first half of this episode.  Victor retired in 2011 and we look back at his career, catch up with his post-triathlon life, and he provides wisdom for all triathletes. Todd Carver of Retul and Scott Holtz of Specialized are the guests for the second half of the show.  Todd, also the guest on episode 10, is an expert bike fitter and founder of the bike fitting company Retul.  Scott is a former bike fitter and wo...

TT054: BestBikeSplit.com Founder Ryan Cooper

April 01, 2015 02:22 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Ryan Cooper used his computer to try and predict time trial splits during the 2013 Tour de France.  His first go at it produced some very accurate results.  That project turned into a business at BestBikeSplit.com. Cyclists using a power meter can use their power meter to help predict and guide race performance.  This is cutting edge stuff that continues to evolve.  If you race with a power meter this software should help you improve your performance.

TT053: Blood Test Results, Testosterone & First Time Triathlete

March 18, 2015 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MB

Garrett Rock On Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and Testosterone Garrett Rock, the guest from episode 23, talks about a specific blood test result a listener sent in.  The listener's hemoglobin and hematocrit had dropped significantly in a short period of time. His training in the days leading up to test #1 was limited, and during the other tests his volume was in the 12-15 hour range.  Normal ranges for a male are 13.2-18 for hemoglobin and 38-54 for a male. These test results are lower than normal...

TT052: Ultraman Florida Triathlon Winner Billy Edwards

March 04, 2015 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Billy Edwards has done many Ironmans and never finished slower than 10 hours.  He recently attempted his first ultra-distance triathlon, winning Ultraman Florida in a time of 23 hours and 17 minutes covering a span of 3 days, besting a field of 39 triathletes.   Billy tells us what went right, what went wrong, and his plans to do Ultraman Hawaii. billythekidtriathlete.com @billythekidtri

TT051: A 9:36 Ironman Chattanooga Race Report

February 18, 2015 01:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Mikhail Ivanov moved from Russia to Colorado with his wife and 9 and 1 year old children in early 2014.  He is a 36 year old triathlete who has been racing for 4 years.  He had limited  running experience and no cycling or swimming experience before he started triathlons. It’s a small triathlon community in Russia with limited warm weather for training.  With all the indoor training time he calls himself a strong “balcony rider.”  While in Russia he was able to train for Ironman Austria in h...

TT050: Hunter Allen On Cycling For Triathlon

February 03, 2015 23:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Hunter Allen is a pioneer in the cycling world.  He co-founded TrainingPeaks WKO+ power data analytics software and he's the founder of Peaks Coaching Group.  He's also the co-author of Training & Racing With A Power Meter and Cutting-Edge Cycling.  He raced bikes for 17 years, and including several years as a pro. Among the topics we covered: Cadence - Hunter believes 95-105 is ideal, and 90 is okay.  Pedaling at a lower cadence requires more glycogen usage compared to higher cadence.  His...

Twitter Mentions

@matsteinmetz 1 Episode
@fearlessgoals 1 Episode