Garden Variety Triathlon Podcast

Today's episode features Rinny, Racing a 70.3 and Ice Baths. Its race week for the New Orleans 70.3, or rather the 67.1, and we start off by talking to Mirinda Carfrae about her pre-season, how she approaches race week and what she thinks about the women's field at Kona. Then I take you from start to finish on race day and you hop in my post race ice bath with me as the Garden Variety Triathlon has its first partially nude episode (thankfully its not a video podcast). Also, we unveil a big announcement: We are THRILLED to announce the show's first sponsor, Flo Cycling! Its an action packed episode, enjoy!

In this episode I tackle a pile of listener mail and answer questions on nutrition, supplements, bike fit and much, much more. I also discuss how to track and measure a KEY component of triathlon training.

Meet two of my new triathlon teammates as we talk about why we decided to join a team, what the benefits of the team are and how we think it will help our triathlon performance. I also give some tips on training in the pool and talk about how to take a spill! In the mail segment I am joined live by Ryan Monaghan who is cycling 550 miles to raise money for charity.

In this episode I’m joined by coach, personal trainer, TRX guru and Ironman triathlete Debbie Potts who talks to me about the importance of rounding out your training with strength, agility and balance exercises. This is one of those interviews that seems like it could last forever! I’m also joined by Karl Hayes, founder of www.trizone.com.au, to talk to me about the huge news down under regarding the WTC taking over one of Australia’s most exciting new races and turning it into an Ironman and what that means to the Aussie triathlon scene. It’s a great episode, enjoy!

Is the world of race wheels about to get turned on its ear? Joining me are the creators of Flo Cycling, a company devoted solely to the production of high quality, technologically advanced race wheels . . . at a 1/3 of the price of standard race wheels. Also, I go off on the deep end about what triathlon means and I answer a question about why and how to count calories. Enjoy!

Lets talk about why you should have no excuses when it comes to training for Triathlon and to help me talk to you about that is Vegan Ultra-Triathlete Rich Roll.  Also,  I also go over a GREAT tip I picked up from Team Endurance Nation about how to monitor your weight if indeed losing weight is a goal AND I make no bones about my feelings for an American Institution. It’s a great episode, enjoy!. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Welcome to The Sprint, a Garden Variety Triathlon Podcast Short. The Sprint is home for all clips, interviews and other recordings that just never seemed to be able to make onto full episodes. In this episode of The Sprint I review Matt Fitzgerald's amazing book "Iron War" and I talk about a very valuable lesson I learned from it. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

In this episode I introduce you to one of my new coaches as I train for Ironman Louisville later this year. I also talk about Winter priorities and introduce you to the Mail Bag. Finally, I give you a talk about how and why to kick out something that many, many people think is a healthy part of their kitchen. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Welcome to The Sprint, a Garden Variety Triathlon Podcast Short. The Sprint is home for all clips, interviews and other recordings that just never seemed to be able to make onto full episodes. In this episode of The Sprint (actually the last Sprint for a while) I talk about the easiest way to eliminate a HUGE chunk of sugar from your diet. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

This is a re-airing of an interview I did last year with Hammer Nutrition's Fueling Guru Steve Born.  Lots of people have said they had difficulty getting that episode. I had published it originally using different software and here it is repackaged in a different format.  Also, I let the cat out of the bag about Ironman Louisville as I tinker with my new podcast recording set up. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Welcome to The Sprint, a Garden Variety Triathlon Podcast Short. The Sprint is home for all clips, interviews and other recordings that just never seemed to be able to make onto full episode. In this episode of The Sprint I talk about why it is essential to buy Organics and I give a sneak preview of things to come. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Join me as I bike to work on my brand new fixie and I talk about eating plants and podcasts. I'm joined on this episode by Coach Patrick McCrann from Team Endurance Nation and we talk all about Marathon Pacing and the single biggest mistake marathoners make. Also, I talk about the importance of knowing whats in your kitchen. Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Lets talk about goals and new year's resolutions and what defines them.  Is your goal SMART? I'll tell you if it is.  Also, I am joined by author Matt Fitzgerald to discuss optimal racing weight.  I wrap up by laying out my 2012 New Year's resolution and its an ambitious one for sure.  Can I do it?  Have a happy New Year and enjoy the show! Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Lets explore the relationship between strength and running.  To help explore how hitting the weight rack can help you be a better runner is Jason Fitzgerald, running coach and blogger at Strength Running.  We talk about exercise, strength philosophy and footwear.  I also talk about what I think minimalist running truly is and we hear a clip from one of the foremost experts on minimalist running.  Enjoy! Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)

Ironman is over, it's time to pack everything away and flush out the system. Join me as I go through a juice fast. Fun times indeed. Also, I pose a question: how do you translate short speed to the long course!" Listen Now (or right click and select “Save Link As” to download) (Link to the show on iTunes)