Bob changed his diet and exercise after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2002.  He got into active cycling 5 years ago and had a solid cycling base.  He did his first triathlon in 2012, and this is his story. 

I talk running with Pete Pfitzinger.  In addition to competing in two Olympics, Pete is an exercsie physiologist and he has many years coaching experience with both runners and triathletes.  Pete's latest book is Faster Road Racing: 5k to Half Marathon.

Candian Brent McMahon discusses his transition to the Ironman distance and his strategy in his first Ironman, where he went 7:55. 

This interview was one of the most intriguing I've done.  We cover basic and technical running topics in a clearly explained format.  If your first run was last week, or you are an Ironman champion,  this episode has something for you. It's also a good follow up to episode 43.

Defining the tempo run and a conversation about zero drop shoes from Altra founder Golden Harper

In a follow-up to episode 41, I get the half ironman post-race report from Trish Roberts.  She planned well and finished faster than expected.  

Part 1 of 2 as Trish Roberts asks questions in preparation for her first half ironman, which is Augusta 70.3.  We cover long runs, nutrition, pacing, bike comfort, wetsuits, and more.  

Sheila Taormina shares triathlon swimming tips and what she learned in creating her new book "Swim Speed Strodes".

It took Justin Daerr 29 attempts to win his first Ironman.  His victory came in his hometown of Boulder on August 3, 2014.  Justin's progression has been slow and steady, backed by intelligent training and planning.

Tony Ruales is a second year triathlete preparing for his first half ironman.  He asks some pertinent but unique training questions which haven't been covered on previous podcasts.

PhD Micah Zuhl shares research on using glutamine to reduce GI distress, high intesntiy interval training, and performance benefits of heat acclimation. 

Chuck Wolf gives a whole view of the body and how it is connected in relation to strength, flexibility, and injuries. 

Matt Dixon, author of "The Well-Built Triathlete", talks about his coaching principles. 

Followup to episode 33: Rodrigo Chaves returns for a post race interview after his first half ironman.  He talks about what he learned while training for and racing in the Syracuse 70.3 Half Ironman. 

Triathlete Rodrigo Chaves is preparing for his first half ironman (Syracuse 70.3) and we go through a list of his questions. In episode 34 I do a post-race follow-up and we discuss his race.  

Ben Sharp talks about the Stages Power Meter.  Plus, the possible benefits of sauna use, and maybe a little bit more about minimalist shoes.  

Dan Dungan shares experiences from Ironman Texas and a 15 year journey to qualify for Ironman Hawaii. 

I take this podcast solo and talk Vibrams, more heat acclimation, Ironman Boulder history, intensity factor for different distances, and an Andrew Starykowicz update. 

David Ripley of Zipp talks aerodynamics. Plus the Vibram FiveFingers study and lawsuit. 

I answer half ironman training questions from second year triathlete Shawn Deal regarding adding run intensity, volume, race day nutrition, doing an Ironman, and more.

Dietitian, author, & accomplished triathlete/runner Kim Mueller provides guidance on supplements, diet, weight loss, sodium, race nutrition, and more.  Kim is the author of "The Athlete's Guide to Sports Supplements" from Human Kinetics. 

First year triathlete Ryan Lewis joins the show and asks questions about open water swim drills, aerobars, zero drop shoes, nutrition while training, wetsuits, and more. 

George Dallam returns to the show and shares tips for acclimating to warm weather racing and other heat related training suggestions.   

Susan McNamee attempted her first triathlon at age 61 and attempted Ironman Wisconsin in her first year racing. This is her story. 

An interview with Garret Rock, who does blood test analysis and works with some of the top triathletes in the world. 

I answer questions regarding low heart rate training, when to do a first Ironman, swim testing, training races, and more. Anchorage based triathlete Tim Conrad is my guest.