Best USA Triathlon Coach of the Year Podcasts (2024)

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Season 6 Ep 10 — HRV4Training's Marco Altini on the Most Important Aspects of HRV Data 56:32

19m ago56:32

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Heart rate variability (HRV) is unique to each athlete. Learn how to effectively measure and use HRV data alongside subjective feedback to optimize your training and recovery. Our guest for episode 10 is Marco Altini, a scientist, app developer and expert in using data from wearable devices to optimize health and performance. Many will recognize hi…

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Season 6 Ep 9 — Olympic Triathlon 2024: Gearing Up Team U.S.A With Ryan Bolton & Erin Carson 58:06

2d ago58:06

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Explore insights from top coaches Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson on preparing U.S.A. triathletes for the 2024 Olympic Triathlon competitions and, in one instance, the individual time trial in cycling, through coaching collaboration and training techniques. In this episode, Ryan Bolton and Erin Carson discuss the details of preparing athletes for the 2…

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Season 6 Ep 8 — Behind the Scenes of Tour de France Nutrition With Iñigo San Millán 32:44

19d ago32:44

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In this special episode for the Tour de France, Iñigo San Millán, a performance coach for UAE Team Emirates, shares his expertise on how race-day nutrition is meticulously planned and adjusted using race data from TrainingPeaks. We'll discuss the critical differences in fueling demands for various stages of the Tour, the importance of individualize…

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Season 6 Ep 7 — The Parallels of Gaming and Sports: Mental Tactics and Coaching With Amine Issa 1:00:02

25d ago1:00:02

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In this special episode, we explore the insights of Amine Issa, Ph.D., on the intersection of gaming and numerous disciplines, such as esports, Formula 1, and even the military. Amine has spent 25 years obsessively playing video games and even competed professionally. He spent five years researching the extremes of human performance at the Mayo Cli…

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Season 6 Ep 6 — Determining Recovery Protocols With Bora-hansgrohe Coach John Wakefield 44:05

24d ago44:05

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In this episode, we sit down with John Wakefield, the managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach with the Bora-hansgrohe World Tour cycling team. John, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his insights from years of coaching and an advanced training facility in Girona, Spain. Understand why recovery is the key to progression and ho…

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Strength Training for Triathletes: Coach Chris Lee 35:39

1M ago35:39

35:39

D3 Coach Mike Ricci Interviews Chris Lee of Kinesis integrated Performance. Chris has a long history of working with Olympic level triathletes, Ironman athletes, Ultra runners, and podium finishers of the Boston Marathon. We discuss how much and how often a triathlete should strength train along with how to train around a race, and the key exercise…

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The Zone Two Advantage: Unveiling the Triathlete's Secret Weapon 27:59

2M ago27:59

27:59

Coach Mike Ricci interview 6 time National Champion Coach Jim Hallberg about the importance of Zone 2 and how Jim relies on it to see progress with his athletes. Takeaways Zone 2 training is the foundation of all training in endurance sports. Zone 2 training improves aerobic capacity without excessive fatigue or muscle breakdown. Perceived effort, …

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Kevin Hester: Racing in Boulder, at Altitude for the First Time 27:50

2M ago27:50

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Mike Ricci interviews ‍Kevin Hester, a triathlete from Canada. Kevin shares his experience racing at altitude at Boulder 70.3 triathlon in Colorado. He discusses his training background, his goals for future races, and his favorite race distance. Kevin talks about the challenges of racing at altitude and the impact it had on his swim, bike, and run…

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Season 6 Ep 5 — Applying Elite Training Science to All Athletes With HYCYS Coach Björn Geesmann 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. He works with pro triathletes Patrick Lange and Kat Matthews, among other big names in endurance sports. In this episode, Dirk and Björn dive into everything from wind tunnel testing tunnels and bike selection bas…

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Michael Folan from Infinit Nutrition 31:22

3M ago31:22

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Summary In this conversation, Mike Ricci interviews Michael Folan, the owner of Infinit Nutrition, about the evolution of nutrition in endurance sports. They discuss the importance of personalized nutrition, the benefits of custom mixes, and the role of sweat rate and sodium levels in performance. Michael shares insights from his experience as a 10…

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National Champions: University of Colorado Women's Triathlon Team 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Summary The conversation features Coach KJ and members of the CU Buffaloes women's triathlon team discussing their experience at the National Championship. They talk about the challenges of the race, the team's performance, and the importance of having fun while competing. The team had a strong showing, with several athletes finishing in the top 10…

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Triathlete Jennifer Schubert-Akin: 30 Straight Boston Marathons 32:47

3M ago32:47

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Coach Mike Ricci interviews Jennifer about her incredible streak of 30 straight Boston Marathons, her Ultra Marathon career and how an injury got her started in triathlon. From having a severe life changing injury as a child to starting to run in her early 30s, this is a tremendous story. Jennifer goes into detail about her challenges in keeping th…

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Ali O'Donnell's Story of Becoming a Professional Xterra Triathlete 51:46

4M ago51:46

51:46

In this conversation, professional triathlete Ali O'Donnell discusses her journey from being a road triathlete to transitioning to XTERRA and becoming a professional triathlete. She talks about her first professional race in Athens, Greece, and the qualification process for the XTERRA World Championships. Ali also shares her experience of transitio…

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Season 6 Ep 4 — How to Utilize Running Power Metrics With Dr. Will O'Connor 1:06:01

4M ago1:06:01

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Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices like Stryd and other wearables, and learn how to use critical power zones to break down the metabolic costs of running variable terrain. Will also touch…

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Triathlon Fueling Performance: Insights from a Sports Nutritionist Craig David 30:52

4M ago30:52

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In this conversation, Coach Mike interviews sports nutritionist Craig David. They discuss the importance of nutrition in athletic performance and recovery. Craig shares his background in nutrition and his experience working with triathletes and endurance athletes. They talk about the timing of nutrient intake after workouts and the role of hydratio…

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Running with Power: Optimizing Triathlon Performance with D3 Coaches Dave Sheanin and Mike Ricci 18:20

4M ago18:20

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Summary Coach Dave and Mike discuss the use of power meters in running and how it can improve triathlon performance. They talk about the reliability of power meters and how they can be used to pace races. They also discuss the evolution of power meter technology and its accuracy. They touch on the importance of cadence and stride length in running …

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The Road to Ironman Triathlon: Michelle Franks' Story of Endurance and Triumph 24:01

4M ago24:01

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Coach Mike Ricci interviews 2 time Ironman triathlon finisher, Michelle Franks. Michelle discusses learning to swim, overcoming panic attacks and is on the verge of qualifying for the Boston Marathon. Please reach out if you have questions: Info@d3multisport.com Give this episode a share with your friends. Summary ‍Michelle Franks shares her journe…

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Champion's Corner: Conversations with Six-Time Triathlon National Champion, Coach Jim Hallberg 36:24

5M ago36:24

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Coach Mike interviews 6 Time Triathlon National Champion Jim Hallberg. Summary Coach Jim Hallberg shares his journey in endurance sports, from starting in cross-country and track to transitioning to triathlon. He discusses the importance of patience and progression in training, as well as the key workouts he uses to prepare for national championshi…

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Season 6 Ep 3 — Olympic Champion Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms 58:14

5M ago58:14

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Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between positives and negatives when it comes to data, wearable devices and social media. The challenges of managing this tension have become heightened for young…

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Triathlon Titans: University of Colorado Team Sets Sights on Conference Championships 22:19

5M ago22:19

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‍In this episode, Coach Mike Ricci interviews members of the CU Triathlon team as they prepare for their conference championship and nationals. Madeline and Devin share their journey into triathlon and their roles within the team. Coach KJ discusses her background in swimming and her transition into coaching. The team emphasizes the importance of f…

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Riding with Dave Schell: A Cycling Conversation 37:36

5M ago37:36

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In this episode our guest is Dave Schell of Kaizen Endurance. Dave is a long time endurance coach and we discuss all things cycling, include why triathletes should get off road, average power vs normalized power and other important talking points. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d3-mikericci/support…

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For Triathletes: Is Swim Technique More Important than Swim Volume? 20:59

5M ago20:59

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In this episode, D3 Coaches Mike Ricci and Dave Sheanin discuss the best approach to swimming faster. Does a volume based program work better than a technique based program or is it something in between? Listen in as these two experienced coaches give their points of view and ideas on how to balance your swim training to make the most of your time …

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Season 6 Ep 2 — Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution 1:08:12

6M ago1:08:12

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In this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and author of several seminal books on athletic training, Joe has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of endurance sports. The fifth edition of the Triathlon Training Bible hit shelves earlier this…

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Season 6 Ep 1 — How Sociology of Sport Impacts Coaching With Brian Gearity 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Gearity, professor and director of the Master of Arts Sport Coaching program at the University of Denver, talks with Dirk Friel about the intersection of sociology and coaching. Dr. Gearity, with his extensive experience in sports sociology, coaching and exercise science, provides valuable insights into the complexities o…

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Breaking Barriers: Mia Keller's Remarkable Triathlon Transformation 28:47

7M ago28:47

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Mia Keller finished last in her 1st Olympic Distance Triathlon. This didn't deter Mia but motivated her to see what she could accomplish. She has since qualified 2 times for the Ironman World Championship; once in Kona, and once for the for the upcoming race In Nice, France. Mia also battles Ulcerative Colitis (UC), which is also known as Inflammat…

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Marine's Triumph: Matt Cicchinelli's 19-Minute Marathon Breakthrough 44:56

8M ago44:56

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Matt Cicchinelli is a retired US Marine with almost 20 marathons under his belt. After a life time best of 3:15 many years ago, Matt has been chasing the podium, year after year. His recent best has been 3:39. He reached out to D3 about a year before planning his goal of getting on the podium at the Marine Corps Marathon. This is another example of…

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Personal Best: Matt Szymaszek's One Hour 24 Minute Ironman Triathlon Florida Breakthrough 31:31

8M ago31:31

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This week on our Trust the Process Podcast we are talking with D3 athlete Matt Szymaszek, who is coached by D3 Coach Brad Seng. Matt recently finished IM Triathlon Florida in 9:43 – with a 1 hour and 24 minute PR. Matt finished the race with a 3:17 run, despite cramping. Matt is a full-time physician and has a young family. I hope you enjoy this in…

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Season 5 Ep 12 — Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee 50:04

8M ago50:04

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Dirk Friel digs into Chris' approach to strength training. His philosophy is underpinned by thorough body movement assessments, identifying and targeting an athlete's limiters, and a belief in the vital role of strength work for injury prevention and performance improvement. He points out that he advocates year-round strength training tailored to e…

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Mastering Multisport: Interview with Triathlon National Champion Coach Dave Sheanin 53:12

8M ago53:12

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In this episode we sit down with D3 Coach and triathlete Dave Sheanin. Dave balances so many things in life and does them all at a high level. On top of his day job as a COO, Dave also volunteers with Athletes In Tandem, where he'll tow, pull and push an athlete across a triathlon course. Dave also volunteer coaches with the University of Colorado …

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Pushing Limits: Dixon McDonald's Ironman Triathlon Florida Sub 9:30 Triumph 36:10

8M ago36:10

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This week on our Trust the Process Podcast we are talking with D3 athlete Dixon McDonald. Dixon recently finished IM Triathlon Florida in sub 9:30 – with a 45+ minute PR. He definitely had some challenges this season with a sprained ankle and then some back issues and we were unsure if he would even start the race 8 weeks out. Although his leadup w…

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Perseverance Pays Off: Cathy Casey's Ironman Hawaii Journey 23:55

9M ago23:55

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On this week's podcast we are chatting with D3 Athlete Cathy Casey. Cathy has a long career in triathlon and had her sights on Ironman Hawaii for a number of years. This was the year she made it happen. The only problem was that in her buildup she had a nagging Achilles injury. Listen to how she got through it and made the most of her special day i…

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Rising to Victory: Mike Reed's Journey to the Triathlon Podium 29:06

9M ago29:06

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All-In! Reaching the Top Step of the Podium On this week's podcast we are chatting with D3 Athlete and triathlon age-grouper Mike Reed. Mike is a former surfer, turned triathlete, who has qualified for Ironman Triathlon Hawaii multiple times. Mike is fresh off winning his age group at Ironman Triathlon Maryland and then coming back to run the NYC m…

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Breaking Boundaries: Karen Rice's Ironman Hawaii Triathlon Qualification Story 44:40

9M ago44:40

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Karen Rice is am age-group triathlete and a 9 times Ironman Triathlon finisher and just recently finished Ironman Triathlon Hawaii in Kona. She is also an ultramarathoner, an avid skier, and played two varsity sports while attending Harvard. Karen says that sports changed her life and gave her the gift of resiliency when she had to learn to deal wi…

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Season 5 Ep 11 — Youth Development and Age-Appropriate Progression With Lance Watson 50:33

9M ago50:33

50:33

In this episode, Lance and Dirk discuss the importance of cultivating a multidimensional sports foundation for young athletes before zeroing in on a particular sport. Hear about the upsides of a mixed sporting background and the risks of early specialization. Lance also shares insightful experiences as a coach (guiding Brent McMahon from the junior…

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Insights from a Pro: Interview with Triathlon Champion Brad Seng 32:01

9M ago32:01

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On today's podcast we sit down with long time D3 Coach Brad Seng. Brad was a multisport athlete growing up. He took up triathlon in his 20s and turned pro when he was in his 30s. His personal best at the Ironman distance is 8:55. He was coached numerous National Championship teams and individuals at the University of Colorado and has been coaching …

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Behind the Scenes with Kalee Tyson: Ironman Triathlon Qualification Interview 41:08

10M ago41:08

41:08

If it Makes you Uncomfortable, GO FOR IT! Coach Mike Ricci interviews Triathlete Kalee Tyson after her Ironman Triathlon Hawaii finish. Kalee has worked incredibly hard over the last several years to qualify for the World Championship. She has a 2 year old, a full time job, and a husband, Isaac, who is also an Ironman athlete. She does an amazing j…

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Season 5 EP 10 — Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets With Mike Ricci 39:04

10M ago39:04

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Mike Ricci, founder and head coach at D3 Multisport and After 40 Reboot, joins the CoachCast this month to talk all things triathlon offseason. Mike shares several tips that any athlete can do to take the offseason into race season with more momentum. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Mike has worked with IRONMAN age group winners and nati…

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Season 5 Ep 9 — What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching 1:29:01

11M ago1:29:01

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Whether you're a coach looking to navigate the business landscape or an athlete considering hiring a coach, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives from seasoned professionals. Three diverse coaches in business structure, sport type and location open up to shed light on their sources of income, ranging from subscription-based coachin…

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Season 5 Ep 8 — The Intersection of Cycling & Sailing: Ben Day's Journey to the America's Cup 52:08

12M ago52:08

52:08

The physical demands of cyclists and cyclors take center stage in this episode of the CoachCast. Ben Day, a retired pro cyclist and head performance coach of the American Magic team, shares his insights on his transition from pro cycling to yacht racing and the advent of cyclors crewing race boats. Cyclors, using their lower-body strength, can prod…

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Season 5 Ep 7 — Mental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes With Jill Colangelo 50:34

1y ago50:34

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In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, host Dirk Friel interviews Jill Colangelo, a researcher focusing on mental health in endurance athletes. Colangelo shares insights from her ultra endurance experiences, sports psychiatry work and research, highlighting the higher prevalence of mental illness among ultra endurance athletes. She discuss…

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Season 5 Ep 6 — 5 Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make for Weight Loss With Renee Eastman 53:18

1y ago53:18

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Renee Eastman explains the details of the five mistakes people make in losing weight as endurance athletes, which she published in a blog post on the CTS website. From overcompensating for nutrition deficits to fad diets to short-term fixes and misplaced belief that cardio drives weight loss, learn how to use slow and boring tactics to have the bes…

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Season 5 Ep 5 — Dynamic Loading, Physiological Testing and Effective Range With Gordo Byrn 1:10:39

1y ago1:10:39

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In this episode, Gordo Byrn explains the importance of base training, which he defines as "the ability to move for the duration of your goal event." Highlighting that athletes should focus on building general capacity before moving on to specific capacity training. He believes that many endurance athletes make the mistake of focusing too much on sp…

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Season 5 Ep 4 — Manaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 With David Babbitt and Coach Land Heintzberger 50:44

1+ y ago50:44

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David Babbitt is an American ultrarunner living in Nepal and racing some of the most difficult multi-stage races on the planet. He's doing this at age 75. With the help of his long-time coach, Land Heintzberger, the duo have focused on core training basics to keep David in races and finishing faster than many younger competitors. Babbitt completed …

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Season 5 Ep 3 — The Habits to Running Healthy and Lifelong With Coach Amanda Brooks 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

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Listen in as Amanda Brooks and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity even to those 60 and 70+ runners. Amanda Brooks is a running coach and author who has helped many runners achieve their goals. She is a perpetual blogger and author of several books, including "Run to the Finish…

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Season 5 Ep 2 — NVDM's Secrets to Training Triathletes With Natasha van der Merwe 44:13

1+ y ago44:13

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Originally from South Africa, founder, CEO and head coach Natasha van der Merwe has built a unique coaching business in Austin, Texas. NVDM Coaching has seen explosive growth over the last two years, and while catering to athletes of all abilities, many have gone on to win age groups or podium spots in a number of Ironman races. Van der Merwe and h…

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Season 5 Ep 1 — How Zone 2 Biochemistry Powers Athletes' Biomechanical Energy With Iñigo San Millán 1:01:43

1+ y ago1:01:43

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Dr. Iñigo San Millán is a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, performing clinical and research work in cellular metabolism, especially in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease and cancer. He has been testing and coaching world-class endurance athletes for over 25 years. He is also the Head of Performance for the professional cyc…

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Season 4 Ep 12 — Training for World-Class Skimo and a Leadville MTB 100 Podium with John Gaston 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

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Though coming to the sport later than most, John Gaston is the current U.S. National Ski Mountaineering champion and has won multiple prestigious U.S. events, including the Audi Power of Four 10 times. He is arguably the country's best ski mountaineering, or skimo racer, and competes on the world stage in the winter. During the summer, Gaston mount…

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Season 4 Ep 11 — The Essentials of Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald of 80/20 Endurance 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

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David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald are the founders of 80/20 Endurance, one of the pioneers of endurance training plans. 80/20 sold its first plan within the TrainingPeaks Marketplace in 2005. Their plans have helped hundreds of thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals. David Warden is an internationally recogniz…

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Season 4 Ep 10 — The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney 42:43

2y ago42:43

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Sonya Looney is pushing the traditional notions of training for professional mountain bike racing during and after pregnancy while reinforcing patience and resilience in her clients as a health coach. Despite her results as a pro, she describes herself as a normal person who has accomplished extraordinary things through hard work, self-belief, dete…

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Season 4 Ep 9 — Triathlon Peaking and Tapering with Craig Alexander, Plus Kona 2022 Predictions 44:01

2y ago44:01

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Craig Alexander, or "Crowie" as many call know him, has formulated an approach to triathlon training through many years as a professional and now as a coach. He talks with Dirk Friel about his approach to hitting peak fitness while balancing a restorative taper for the best performance racing long course triathlon. Crowie and Dirk consider the sche…

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