Triathlete Training Podcast with Eric Schwartz

First year triathlete Randy Messman comes on the show and ask some questions he has as a first year triathlete.  

Direct download: TT021__Questions_From_a_First_Year_Triathlete.mp3
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Mat Steimetz discusses his work with several top Ironman athletes, plus crank length, cadence, and more.  

Direct download: TT020__Coach_Mat_Steinmetz.mp3
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In a 4 week span Andrew Starykowicz led off the bike at Ironman Hawaii, went 7:55 at Ironman Florida (2nd) with a 4:02 bike split, and won the Rev 3 Half in 3:47. 

Direct download: TT019_Andrew_Starykowicz_-_7_55_Ironman.mp3
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I interview Jim Gourley, the author of "Faster: Demystifying the Science of Triathlon Speed". He discusses ways to gain free speed by being smarter. 

Direct download: TT018__Jim_Gourley_on_Free_Triathlon_Speed.mp3
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Nutrition expert Bob Seebohar covers a wide range of training and racing nutrition topics. 

Direct download: TT017__Nutrition_Discussion_with_Bob_Seebohar.mp3
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Coach Jim Vance discusess Ironman pacing & Luke McKenzie's cycling from the 2013 Ironman Hawaii.

Direct download: TT016_Ironman_Hawaii_Analysis_With_Jim_Vance.mp3
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An interview with former pro triathlete Gordo Byrn, co-author of Going Long, and a 7 time sub-9 hour Ironman finisher.  We talk training, pacing, nutrition & hydration. Gordo also explains why he didn't get a VO2 max text early in his career. 

Direct download: TT015__Ironman__Long_Distance_Racing_With_Gordo_Byrn.mp3
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TT014: Danish Ironman Triathlete Torbjørn Sindballe On Training To Burn Fat

Former Triathlon World Champion and Ironman Hawaii bike record holder Torbjørn Sindballe discusses his experimentation with Paleo, high fat, and zero calorie training to increase his fat burning ability for long distance racing.

Direct download: TT014__Interbike__Torbjorn_Sindballe_On_Diet__Ironman.output.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:30pm EDT

Kevin Koskella of the Tri Swim Coach podcast covers swim tips for intermediate, advanced, and beginning swimmers. 

Direct download: TT013__Swim_Tips_From_Kevin_Koskella.mp3
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TT012: Dave Scott Interview

Six time Ironman Hawaii winner Dave Scott talks about Ironman training and nutrition.  He also discusses his recent race, the possibility of doing another Ironman, and coaching pro athletes.

Direct download: TT012__Dave_Scott_Interview.mp3
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An interview with ultrarunner Will Laughlin as he talks about lessons learned on his 300 mile Mojave Desert expedition in July heat.  

Direct download: TT011__Ultrarunner_Will_Laughlin_I_Mental_Focus.mp3
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I talk with expert bike fitter Todd Carver, cofounder of Retul.  We discuss common bike fit mistakes and trends in bike position and equipment.  I cover cramping and a key bike workout for the final 8 weeks before your goal race.

Direct download: TT010__Expert_Bike_Fitter_Todd_Carver_I_Cramping_I_Key_Bike_Workout.mp3
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In Triathlete Training Podcast Episode 9 hear part 2 of Joe Friel's interview.   He talks about the biggest mistake swimmers make (death move), ageing and performance, his coaching career, and his contributions to the sport.  

Direct download: TT009__Joe_Friel_Interview_Part_2.mp3
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Triathlete Training Podcast episode 8 includes part one of my interview with Joe Friel. We discuss his views on the paleo diet, consistency, zone 3 intensity, and the key to periodization. 

Direct download: TT008__Joe_Friel_Interview_Part_1.mp3
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I interview Michael Folan of Infinit Nutrition and discuss race day and training nutrition, common mistakes, and differences in short distance vs long distance nutrition.  His website is InfinitNutrition.us

Direct download: TT_007__Michael_Folan_of_Infinit_Nutrition.mp3
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In episode 6 of the Triathlete Training Podcast I talk about how it might be easier than you think to qualify for the World Championshiops.  I also talk to Jason Smith of Friction-Facts.com about how to gain free speed on the bike.  


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