Rock Star Triathlete Academy Podcast

So the saying goes: "Whether you think you can or can't, you're right." A huge part of triathlon is having your head in the game. Its not just on race day that you need to have your head in the game. It's every day - every training session. Being mentally focused in the right direction day after day creates magic. In this workshop, you get all the mental ninja tactics you need to rock.

(http://donaldmiralle.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/kona_miralle_-012.jpg) Drafting is often an "evil" word in the world of triathlon, but within the rules of drafting there are ways to draft legally that will help you. Ben and Kerry from http://www.RockStarTriathlete.com will be sharing with you what you need to know to so you can ethically and legally race as fast as you can without getting a penalty. Link to USAT's drafting rules: http://www.usatriathlon.org/about-multisport/rulebook.aspx#Article%205 Link to a video on Triathlete Magazine drafting experiment video: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/09/video/video-the-drafting-experiment_58876

Transitions are often called the 4th event in a triathlon. When looking at the fastest triathletes, their transition times are also the fastest too. It's an easy place for athletes to take some time off and a depending on how competitive you transition, it can make or break you. In this call, you're going to pick up a few secrets from Ben Greenfield to shave seconds off your transition time...keep reading to download now or listen...

In this http://www.RockStarTriathlete.com call with Dr. John Post we discuss: -How Dr. Post got into triathlon medicine... -Most common mistakes made in transition (especially Kona)... -How to stay out of the medical tent in a hot and humid race... -Why Dr. Post is not a fan of minimalist footwear... -If weight training is beneficial for triathletes... To listen now or download for later, just keep reading...

With so many supplements on the market that claim to help you in a variety of ways its hard to know what is fact and what is fiction, never mind how to stack them going into a race. The fact of the matter is there are supplements out there that will help your performance. Knowing what to take and when to take them, is key not only every day but also leading into your race. In this call, you'll learn: -What works -What to eat right when you wake up (with breakfast) -What to eat 45-60 minutes before the race -What to eat 5 minute before the race -What to eat during the race To listen now or download for later, keep reading!

In this call, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan tell you everything you need to know about how to climb hills on your triathlon bike. Visit http://www.rockstartriathlete.com for extra tips, training plans and more!

In this episode, Ben tells you why he doesn't use running orthotics anymore and who should use orthotics, and Ben and Kerry also discuss both running and cycling orthotics.

Is there cycling equipment that can make you faster? The answer is: a definitive yes. There is a lot of hype in the cycling market about what will make you faster. Some of it works and some of it doesn't. Ben and Kerry will be sharing with you what will make you go faster and what will give you your biggest bang for buck. You won't want to miss this, since the right cycling gear will give you free speed that you don't have to train for months to get it. Listen to our call below - in which we go beyond just cycling gear, and also cover swim and run equipment modifications that make you faster!

Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan explain how to choose a power meter, what they personally use and why, and the difference between popular power meters for triathletes.

Get the scoop from Ben & Kerry on: 1) What We Each Eat During Our Respective Distances (basically we interview each other) 2) Liquids vs. Solids vs. Gels 3) Stuff other than carbs (proteins, fat, electrolytes) 4) How Much To Eat 5) How To Carry Your Food 6) Water Check out http://www.rockstartriathleteacademy.com for more!

One the most underrated aspects of a triathlon is that of transitions. This is the a great way to gain extra time. It is also an area that you want to make sure that you have all the right gear and nutrition set up - as making a small mistake here can cause huge discomfort down the road. In this seminar, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan walk you through every step of transitions!

In this audio quick tip from the Rock Star Triathlete Academy, Ben Greenfield interview Frank Lowery, director of Ironman 70.3 World Championships in Vegas. During the discussion, Frank gives you everything you need to know about the weather, the swim, bike and run.

In this audio seminar, Ben & Kerry cover everything you need to know about riding a triathlon bike - not just what you need to know to ride but what you need to know to go fast and be comfortable!

Each month, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan sit down with one lucky Rock Star Triathlete Academy member for a detailed one-one-one phone call about triathlon training and nutrition. When you listen in, you'll get valuable nuggets of triathlon training information - and the call is available right here for you to tune into while you swim, bike or run!

Ben and Kerry compare regular swimming to triathlon swimming, then give their best wetsuit, race, drafting, sighting and swim stroke tips. This is part of the seminar series currently taking place at http://www.rockstartriathlete.com , where you can join for $1.