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TRI - 023 - Celeste St. Pierre: In the Moment // “Suzanne Atkinson sits down with Celeste St. Pierre in this episode of #Triathlon Research Radio→“[Click To Tweet]   Celeste St. Pierre is an accomplished triathlete and coach with a unique perspective on the mental aspects of the sport. Listen as Suzanne Atkinson leads this inspiring conversation and learn about many of the mental training strategies Celeste employs in her training programs and has chronicled in her new book, "The Truth Inside."   The Evolution of Triathlon 00:01 - Suzanne's Intro 00:33 - Podcast Intro 00:60 - Suzanne Introduces Celeste 01:24 - The Evolution of Triathlon 04:04 - Coaching Memories 06:50 - Different Types of Athletes   Self-Awareness in the Race 08:35 - Inspirational Conversation 10:11 - Self-Awareness in the Race 10:52 - The Definition of Stillness 12:42 - Inspirational Conversation Scenarios 13:45 - Dealing With Weight Issues 15:26 - Separating Training from Weight Loss   Presence and Perception 17:32 - People's Perceptions of Training 20:39 - Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone   Staying in the Moment 23:37 - Dealing with Negative Emotions 27:19 - Staying in the Moment 28:13 - Celeste and Health Coaching 31:35 - Balancing Fitness Coaching with Health Coaching   Change From the Inside out 32:52 - Celeste Writes Her Book 36:21 - "The Truth Inside" 37:26 - Change from the Inside Out   Maui Memories 39:09 - Celeste at XTerra 43:04 - Maui Memories   Presence in Practice 48:48 - The Run Course in Maui 51:12 - Going Back to XTerra 52:23 - Presence in Practice 54:52 - Wrap-Up 55:25 - Mark Allen Outro 55:59 - Podcast Outro   Transcript   Suzanne: Hi there! This is Suzanne Atkinson of Triathlon Research Radio. Today I’m interviewing Celeste St. Pierre of Lincoln, New Hampshire. Celeste is a triathlete, a Total Immersion Coach, a triathlon Coach, and a health coach. She’s also written a book called “ The Truth Inside”. Celeste recently competed in the Xterra world championship in the island of Maui, and today she’s going to tell us about all those things. I hope you enjoy this Interview as much as I enjoy the interview with Celeste. Intro: Welcome to Triathlon Research, the podcast that brings together the world’s best triathlon coaches, athletes, equipment experts and medical professionals- To get you the right information that you need to race past your personal best and get more enjoyment out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research, where we teach you how to train smart, here’s your host Suzanne Atkinson, MD, founder and head coach of Steel City Endurance Suzanne: Hi there! This is Suzanne Atkinson with Triathlon Research Radio, and this morning I’m having a conversation with Celeste St. Pierre. Celeste is a triathlon coach and a health coach in a Lincoln New Hampshire and at least will be able to talk about today about her coaching and her racing and the upcoming book that she’s about to release, so thanks for joining me Celeste. Celeste: Thanks Suzanne, I’m really happy to be here. Suzanne: Great! So Celeste you and I have known each other for several years and I first met you in a context of coaching for Total Immersion Swimming. How long have you been a total immersion coach ? Celeste: It’s been ten years since I did my certification at Total Immersion back in early 2000. Suzanne: Was that your first coaching certification or had you been doing other coaching up to that point? Celeste: I can’t quite remember which came first my TI coaching or my USA Triathlon coaching. I kind of  think I did the Total Immersion first and then went to the USAT Certification Suzanne: At that point were you already working with athletes, or were you racing on your own? Celeste: I’ve been racing at that time for about ten years myself.

Suzanne Atkinson sits down with Celeste St. Pierre in this episode of #Triathlon Research Radio [Click To Tweet] (http://ctt.ec/Ifw1f) Celeste St. Pierre is an accomplished triathlete and coach with a unique perspective on the mental aspects of th...

  TRI - 022 - Mark Allen: The Mindset of Triathlon // “Mark Allen tells the story of his final triathlon win here (prepare to be blown away).->“

[Click To Tweet] (http://ctt.ec/3UsgF) Discover how a six-time Ironman Triathlon champion balanced the rigors of competition with the proper winning mindset to defy all odds and win in the face of certain defeat. Truly one of the most inspiring stories ever to come out of the world of triathlon, Mark Allen recounts the tale of his final triathlon win and how he managed to close a thirteen minute gap to secure victory in Kona. Don't miss this amazing speech recorded live at the Summer 2014 Triathlon Research Training Camp in Boulder, Colorado. The Mindset of Triathlon 00:01 - Sam's Podcast Intro 02:22 - Bobby McGee Introduces Mark Allen 07:18 - Mark Allen on "The Art of Competition"   Maintaining the Winning Mindset 08:52 - Anything is Possible 10:06 - The Winning Mindset 11:52 - A Shift in Focus 13:51 - Keeping Pace with Dave Scott 14:41 - The Turning Point in the Race 16:45 - The Finish Line   Save Your Best for the Race 17:18 - 1995: Making a Comeback 19:31 - Save Your Best for the Race 20:56 - It's Not Over 'Till It's Over 22:37 - Actualizing the Possibilities 23:40 - The Swimsuit   Closing the Gap 26:14 - Five Minutes Behind? 27:10 - An Even Bigger Gap 28:40 - A Series of Steps 30:03 - Eight Miles to Go 32:03 - Two and a Half Minutes 33:16 - Your Thoughts During the Race 35:28 - Holding on to Hope   Anything is Possible 37:39 - Moments of Doubt vs. Moments of Quiet 39:15 - Go Forward Anyway 41:03 - Getting the Real Answers 42:14 - Anything is Possible   The Greatest Victories 45:25 - The Greatest Victories 46:03 - A Moving Target 47:11 - Go Out and Kick Some... 47:54 - Why Mark Stopped Competing 51:27 - Enjoy the Music   Form, Fitness and Mindset 54:48 - Sam's Presentation to Mark Allen 57:49 - Training Camp Credits 59:01 - Sam's Presentation to Steve Dunbar 61:00 - Steve's Speech 61:46 - Sam Thanks the Coaches 62:35 - Sam Thanks Bobby McGee 63:34 - Sam Thanks Endurance Films 64:37 - Sam Thanks Seton Claggett 65:29 - Wrap-up/Podcast Outro   Transcript SAM: Hey, this is Sam Cook, the founder of Triathlon Research and I’d like to introduce to you a very special episode today which is a recording of a speech that Mark Allen gave to the Triathlon Research Summer Camp in Boulder, Colorado. This was the closing dinner of a six day training camp on the fundamentals of triathlon that we developed at Triathlon Research with head coach Suzanne Atkinson and it was on form, fitness, and mindset and the closing day with Mark Allen, we really focused on the mindset on triathlon because it’s the hidden, immeasurable factor in triathlon success and actually triathlon happiness too and we wanted to spend the day with the world’s greatest endurance athlete of all time, Mark Allen, six time Ironman world champion and just hear from him what it takes to be successful in the sport and more importantly what it means to enjoy the sport so I hope that you enjoy listening to this talk and you’re going to hear Mark talk and you’re going to hear Mark at the end quoting from his book and talking about his book. If you’d like to get a copy of that book you can certainly go to the Triathlon Research website, sign up for our email list, and we’ll be sending you details about how to get that book so just go ahead and listen to this episode, please be sure to leave comments in the comment bar on iTunes, we’ve got a lot of good ratings, but we’d love to get a few more, it helps spread the word so the rest of the triathlon community about the great resources that we have out there. You can listen to it either here, while you’re running, while you’re walking, or just doing your everything in your daily life so again, enjoy this episode and look forward to seeing you on our e-mail list, hearing from you on the comments, and seeing you on our next live event,

  TRI - 021 - Daniel Bretscher: Wanting the Win // “Ironman champ Daniel Bretscher takes the mic in the latest episode of Triathlon Research Radio.->“[Click To Tweet]     A huge part of winning in any sport is how bad you want it and triathlon is no different. Listen to gain a unique perspective from a career triathlete and Ironman champ about self-coaching and competition in this episode of our podcast "Triathlon Research Radio."   Wanting the Win 00:01 - Mark Allen Art of Competition Intro 00:49 - Podcast Intro 01:16 - Suzanne Introduces Daniel Bretscher 01:50 - Daniel at Ironman Wisconsin 03:48 - Wanting the Win 06:25 - Daniel's Approach to Training     Winning Triathlon: The Long-Term Approach 09:16 - Challenges of Self-Coaching 11:11 - Mentors for Self-Coached Triathletes 13:37 - Balancing and Re-Balancing 14:39 - The Long-Term Approach to Triathlon     Never Stop Improving 18:54 - Training For Specific Races 21:20 - Setting Training Goals 22:02 - Training "Therapy" and Taking Risks 24:08 - Long-Term vs. Step-By-Step Planning 25:31 - The Pursuit of Continual Improvement     Daniel Bretscher's Tips for the Swim & Bike 29:03 - Self-Reflection and Training Logs 31:29 - Tips for the Swim and the Bike 34:36 - Confidence in Teaching Others 3 5:55 - Winner's Attitudes Toward Learning     Triathlon as a Business and Career 37:25 - The Kona Points Series 40:52 - Triathlon as a Business and Career 44:03 - The Training-to-Competition Ratio     Race Recovery 45:38 - Ironman Chattanooga 49:08 - Ironman Recovery     Train Smart for Your Next Race 52:08 - Recovery After Specific Races 53:51 - Smart Training 55:20 - Celebrating Ironman Wins 57:00 - Coaching Recommendations 58:57 - Wrap-Up 60:17 - Mark Allen Outro 60:49 - Podcast Outro    Transcript   Hi, my name is Mark Allen, six time Ironman triathlon world champion and you are listening to Triathlon Research Radio, which brings together the coaches, athletes, and triathlon industry insiders to give you an inside look at the sport. I recently released a book called The Art of Competition that shares what I learned in my journey in the wonderful sport of triathlon. I’ m giving a personally signed copy of The Art of Competition to all the members of Triathlon Research University. To get more information on how you can join the Triathlon Research University, please go to triathlonresearch.org/university. At the end of today’s show, I’m going to show you another way to get a free copy of my book. Enjoy this interview.   Welcome to Triathlon Research, the podcast that brings together the best triathlon coaches, athletes, equipment experts, and medical professionals to give you the right information that you need to reach past your personal best and to get more out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research, where we teach you how to train smart. Here’s your host, Suzanne Atkinson, MD, founder and head coach of Steel City Endurance.   SUZANNE: Hi there, this is Suzanne Atkinson, with Triathlon Research Radio, and today I’m interviewing Daniel Bretscher, professional triathlete from Mount Vernon, Iowa. How are you, Daniel?   DANIEL: I’m great, it’s great to be here.   SUZANNE: Thanks. I’m really glad that you agreed to do this interview, and I’ve just been excited to talk to you since you were raced in Ironman Wisconsin. So I want to give a background to the listeners to let them know how exciting this is. You’ve been a professional triathlete now for 7 years, I think.   DANIEL: Yeah, I’m just finishing up my seventh year.   SUZANNE: Okay, and I have been following you from afar, since getting to know you about 3 or 4 years ago and this past summer you had, I’d say your biggest race of your career so far which the overall victory at Ironman Wisconsin was.   DANIEL: Yep,

[Click To Tweet] (http://ctt.ec/b04e3) A huge part of winning in any sport is how bad you want it and triathlon is no different. Listen to gain a unique perspective from a career triathlete and Ironman champ about self-coaching and competition in this episode of our podcast "Triathlon Research Radio." Wanting the Win 00:01 - Mark Allen Art of Competition Intro 00:49 - Podcast Intro 01:16 - Suzanne Introduces Daniel Bretscher 01:50 - Daniel at Ironman Wisconsin 03:48 - Wanting the Win 06:25 - Daniel's Approach to Training     Winning Triathlon: The Long-Term Approach 09:16 - Challenges of Self-Coaching 11:11 - Mentors for Self-Coached Triathletes 13:37 - Balancing and Re-Balancing 14:39 - The Long-Term Approach to Triathlon     Never Stop Improving 18:54 - Training For Specific Races 21:20 - Setting Training Goals 22:02 - Training "Therapy" and Taking Risks 24:08 - Long-Term vs. Step-By-Step Planning 25:31 - The Pursuit of Continual Improvement     Daniel Bretscher's Tips for the Swim & Bike 29:03 - Self-Reflection and Training Logs 31:29 - Tips for the Swim and the Bike 34:36 - Confidence in Teaching Others 3 5:55 - Winner's Attitudes Toward Learning     Triathlon as a Business and Career 37:25 - The Kona Points Series 40:52 - Triathlon as a Business and Career 44:03 - The Training-to-Competition Ratio     Race Recovery 45:38 - Ironman Chattanooga 49:08 - Ironman Recovery     Train Smart for Your Next Race 52:08 - Recovery After Specific Races 53:51 - Smart Training 55:20 - Celebrating Ironman Wins 57:00 - Coaching Recommendations 58:57 - Wrap-Up 60:17 - Mark Allen Outro 60:49 - Podcast Outro    Transcript   Hi, my name is Mark Allen, six time Ironman triathlon world champion and you are listening to Triathlon Research Radio, which brings together the coaches, athletes, and triathlon industry insiders to give you an inside look at the sport. I recently released a book called The Art of Competition that shares what I learned in my journey in the wonderful sport of triathlon. I’ m giving a personally signed copy of The Art of Competition to all the members of Triathlon Research University. To get more information on how you can join the Triathlon Research University, please go to triathlonresearch.org/university. At the end of today’s show, I’m going to show you another way to get a free copy of my book. Enjoy this interview.   Welcome to Triathlon Research, the podcast that brings together the best triathlon coaches, athletes, equipment experts, and medical professionals to give you the right information that you need to reach past your personal best and to get more out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research, where we teach you how to train smart. Here’s your host, Suzanne Atkinson, MD, founder and head coach of Steel City Endurance.   SUZANNE: Hi there, this is Suzanne Atkinson, with Triathlon Research Radio, and today I’m interviewing Daniel Bretscher, professional triathlete from Mount Vernon, Iowa. How are you, Daniel?   DANIEL: I’m great, it’s great to be here.   SUZANNE: Thanks. I’m really glad that you agreed to do this interview, and I’ve just been excited to talk to you since you were raced in Ironman Wisconsin. So I want to give a background to the listeners to let them know how exciting this is. You’ve been a professional triathlete now for 7 years, I think.   DANIEL: Yeah, I’m just finishing up my seventh year.   SUZANNE: Okay, and I have been following you from afar, since getting to know you about 3 or 4 years ago and this past summer you had, I’d say your biggest race of your career so far which the overall victory at Ironman Wisconsin was.   DANIEL: Yep, I’d agree with that.   SUZANNE: Well congratulations on that.   DANIEL: Thank you very much. SUZANNE: What did it feel like, you know,

//     Sam Cook and Brenton Ford talk about what it's like coaching triathlon and the personal rewards that go with the responsibility. Learn how to focus in on the things that matter and develop the kind of mentality that sees the entire season as a journey toward a specific destination.   Swim Coaching and Triathlon 00:01 - Mark Allen Triathlon Research University Intro 00:49 - Podcast Intro 01:16 - Sam Introduces Brenton Ford 04:30 - Brenton and Coaching 07:48 - Personal Rewards in Coaching   Why You Need a Professional Coach 11:48 - The Group Teaching Model 13:02 - Strength in Numbers 14:21 - Why You Need a Professional Coach 16:08 - Benefits of Group Training 18:60 - Changing Lifestyle Habits and Triathlon Training   Staying Healthy and Strong 21:28 - The Triathlon Demographic 22:56 - Camaraderie and Relationships 24:01 - A Real World Example 25:42 - Health vs. Ambition 29:03 - Balancing Work and Sport   The Destination Mentality 30:48 - Assessing Your Goals 33:42 - Pursuing Your Goals 35:15 - Developing a Destination Mentality   Developing "Muscle for Courage" 40:44 - Learning From Athletes and Coaches 42:33 - The "Muscle for Courage" 45:10 - Keeping Busy and Managing Time 48:18 - Brenton and Michael Phelps   What Makes a Great Coach? 53:20 - Triathlon Research Winter Camp 55:14 - Brenton's Favorite Coaches 57:13 - What Sets Great Coaches Apart 59:03 - Coaching Styles and the Athlete   Sharpening Your Open Water Skills 61:08 - Open Water Swimming and Racing 61:46 - Brenton's Open Water Training Strategy 64:30 - Practicing Sighting and Drafting 65:43 - The Importance of the Swim Start 66:33 - Wrap-Up 70:27 - Mark Allen "Art of Competition" Outro 71:01 - Podcast Outro “Elite #triathlon swim coach Brenton Ford talks about the role of the coach in the goals of the triathlete here.→“[Click To Tweet]   Transcript  MARK: Hi, my name is Mark Allen, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, and you are listening to Triathlon Research Radio, which brings together the coaches, athletes, and triathlon industry insiders to give you an inside look at the sport. I recently released a book called The Art of Competition that shares what I learned in my journey to the wonderful sport of triathlon. I’m giving a personally signed copy of The Art of Competition to all the members of Triathlon Research University. To get more information on how you can join the Triathlon Research University, please go to triathlonresearch.org/university. At the end of today’s show, I’m going to tell you another way you can get a free copy of my book. Enjoy this interview. INTRO: Welcome to Triathlon Research, the podcast that brings together the world’s best triathlon coaches, athletes, experts, and medical professionals to give you the right information that you need to race past your personal best and get more enjoyment out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research: where we teach you how to train smart.  Here’s your host, Samuel Cook, founder of Triathlon Research. SAM: Hello there, Triathlon Research podcast listener. My name’s Sam Cook, the founder of Triathlon Research, and I have a very special guest today on today’s show, who’s a swim coach from Australia, two times Masters Swim Coach of the Year. Has coached a couple of National Championship Masters swim teams in Australia and is also a friend of mine, who I know from a small business Mastermind group that we’re part of. So it’s a great pleasure for me to introduce Brenton Ford, who is a great swim coach, a great person, and someone that  look forward to having at the next Triathlon Research camp, 27-31 December. Brenton, let me say then in Australian, “How you going?” BRENTON: Good, mate. (laughs) I’m going really well, thanks Sam. How are you? SAM: I’m doing really well, Brenton.

Sam Cook and Brenton Ford talk about what it's like coaching triathlon and the personal rewards that go with the responsibility. Learn how to focus in on the things that matter and develop the kind of mentality that sees the entire season as a journey toward a specific destination. Swim Coaching and Triathlon 00:01 - Mark Allen Triathlon Research University Intro 00:49 - Podcast Intro 01:16 - Sam Introduces Brenton Ford 04:30 - Brenton and Coaching 07:48 - Personal Rewards in Coaching Why You Need a Professional Coach 11:48 - The Group Teaching Model 13:02 - Strength in Numbers 14:21 - Why You Need a Professional Coach 16:08 - Benefits of Group Training 18:60 - Changing Lifestyle Habits and Triathlon Training Staying Healthy and Strong 21:28 - The Triathlon Demographic 22:56 - Camaraderie and Relationships 24:01 - A Real World Example 25:42 - Health vs. Ambition 29:03 - Balancing Work and Sport The Destination Mentality 30:48 - Assessing Your Goals 33:42 - Pursuing Your Goals 35:15 - Developing a Destination Mentality Developing "Muscle for Courage" 40:44 - Learning From Athletes and Coaches 42:33 - The "Muscle for Courage" 45:10 - Keeping Busy and Managing Time 48:18 - Brenton and Michael Phelps What Makes a Great Coach? 53:20 - Triathlon Research Winter Camp 55:14 - Brenton's Favorite Coaches 57:13 - What Sets Great Coaches Apart 59:03 - Coaching Styles and the Athlete Sharpening Your Open Water Skills 61:08 - Open Water Swimming and Racing 61:46 - Brenton's Open Water Training Strategy 64:30 - Practicing Sighting and Drafting 65:43 - The Importance of the Swim Start 66:33 - Wrap-Up 70:27 - Mark Allen "Art of Competition" Outro 71:01 - Podcast Outro     Transcript  MARK: Hi, my name is Mark Allen, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion, and you are listening to Triathlon Research Radio, which brings together the coaches, athletes, and triathlon industry insiders to give you an inside look at the sport. I recently released a book called The Art of Competition that shares what I learned in my journey to the wonderful sport of triathlon. I’m giving a personally signed copy of The Art of Competition to all the members of Triathlon Research University. To get more information on how you can join the Triathlon Research University, please go to triathlonresearch.org/university. At the end of today’s show, I’m going to tell you another way you can get a free copy of my book. Enjoy this interview. INTRO: Welcome to Triathlon Research, the podcast that brings together the world’s best triathlon coaches, athletes, experts, and medical professionals to give you the right information that you need to race past your personal best and get more enjoyment out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research: where we teach you how to train smart.  Here’s your host, Samuel Cook, founder of Triathlon Research. SAM: Hello there, Triathlon Research podcast listener. My name’s Sam Cook, the founder of Triathlon Research, and I have a very special guest today on today’s show, who’s a swim coach from Australia, two times Masters Swim Coach of the Year. Has coached a couple of National Championship Masters swim teams in Australia and is also a friend of mine, who I know from a small business Mastermind group that we’re part of. So it’s a great pleasure for me to introduce Brenton Ford, who is a great swim coach, a great person, and someone that  look forward to having at the next Triathlon Research camp, 27-31 December. Brenton, let me say then in Australian, “How you going?” BRENTON: Good, mate. (laughs) I’m going really well, thanks Sam. How are you? SAM: I’m doing really well, Brenton. Just had a very busy month and a half last month, running the first camp, which, for Triathlon Research, was great, with Mark Allen and Terry Laughlin and Jay Johnson and Suzanne Atkinson and all those great tri coaches. Had so much fun; we’re going to do it again,

  TRI - 019 - Gearing Up with Seton Claggett // Triathlon Research founder Sam Cook sits down with TriSports founder Seton Claggett for an in-depth discussion on triathlon equipment. What gear is right for you and how do you decide on what to buy? The answers to these and many other questions are answered in this episode of our podcast, Triathlon Research Radio.   Gearing Up with Seton Claggett 00:01 - Mark Allen Camp Promo 01:14 - Podcast Intro 01:38 - Sam Introduces Seton Claggett 03:59 - Seton's Story 04:57 - Launching TriSports.com 06:03 - TriSports.com History 06:56 - Seton and Triathlon Equipment Innovations 09:26 - The Evolution of Triathlon Equipment 12:44 - New Innovations 14:05 - The Impact of Equipment on Triathlon 16:50 - Managing the Race 17:58 - Developments in Technology What Equipment is Best for You? 18:42 - What the Athlete Needs 20:40 - Selling the Right Equipment 21:45 - What's the Best for YOU? 24:10 - Making the Right Investments in Equipment Spend Your Money Right 25:32 - Investing in the Wrong Equipment 30:15 - Priority of Investments Bike Equipment Essentials 32:50 - Choosing the Right Bike Helmet 36:22 - Choosing the Right Bike Clothing 37:39 - Tires 38:31 -Race Wheels Why We Buy 44:30 - Psychology and Mindset in Triathlon 46:35 - Results-Oriented Purchasing 48:08 - The Most Important Training Tools 48:59 - The Front-Mounted Snorkel & Tempo Trainer 50:20 - The Power Meter Equipment Best Buys 53:40 - Best Tools for the Run 55:36 - Specific Equipment Recommendations 57:21 - Equipment and the Individual 59:16 - Wrap-Up 60:49 - Podcast Outro   “Seton Claggett has got your #triathlon gear. Learn more here-->“[Click To Tweet]     Transcript Mark Allen:  Hi, this is Mark Allen, six-time Ironman Triathlon World Champion and author of ‘The Art of Competition.’ Do you want to transform your entire experience in the sport of triathlon? If you do, come put that transformation in place at the Triathlon Research High Performance Camp in Boulder, Colorado from August 25 – 29. I’ll be there for the closing day of this amazing camp and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of it. I’ll be presenting some thought-provoking insights from my most recent book, “The Art of Competition,” where I will show you how you can get more out of the sport, and how you can transfer those principles to all areas of your life. I’ll also be there for the entire day’s worth of workouts for the grand finale of your five days exploring and experiencing new levels of your triathlon performance. If you sign up for the Triathlon Research Camp, you’ll get a free copy of my book, which I’ll be happy to sign for you at the dinner that we’ll all share together on the closing day. The Triathlon Research Camp is going to be incredible. To take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience, go to triathlonresearch.org/camp, but please hurry as spots are going to be limited so that we can provide you with the best possible personal coaching experience.   Welcome to Triathlon Research. The podcast that brings together the world’s best triathlon coaches, athletes, equipment experts, and medical professionals to take you the right information that you need to race past your personal best and to get more enjoyment out of your triathlon journey. Triathlon Research: where we teach you how to train smart. Here’s your host, Samuel Cook, founder of Triathlon Research.   Sam Cook: Hi podcast listener, this is Sam Cook, the founder of Triathlon Research and welcome back to another episode of Triathlon Research and today I am going to be talking about a topic that I think is near and dear to every triathlete’s heart, which is that topic of equipment and my guest today is probably the expert in triathlon equipment in the entire industry, at least the best authority I’ve come across in my research.

Triathlon Research founder Sam Cook sits down with TriSports founder Seton Claggett for an in-depth discussion on triathlon equipment. What gear is right for you and how do you decide on what to buy? The answers to these and many other questions are an...

TRI - 018 - Ivan O'Gorman: The Perfect Fit //   Suzanne Atkinson of Steel City Endurance and Ivan O'Gorman of Retul sit down for a conversation on bike fitting that every serious triathlete should hear. Find out how you can improve your performance dramatically by using a bike that is properly fitted for you and how the right bike can improve your run.   Cycling and Endurance 00:01 - Mark Allen Camp Intro 01:13 - Podcast Intro 01:39 - Suzanne Introduces Ivan O'Gorman 03:20 - Ivan on Endurance Sports 05:59 - From Cycling to Triathlon 07:15 - Triathlon and Family   Bike Fitting Biomechanics 09:14 - Bike Fitting and Equipment 10:43 - Elites vs. Newcomers in Bike Fitting 14:10 - Biomechanics and Bike Fitting   Bike Fitting and Performance 19:05 - Basics of Bike Fitting 22:40 - Benefits to Performance of Bike Fitting   Arrow Position and Bike Mods 28:23 - Bike Mods and Positioning 32:23 - Course Management   Positioning and Power 36:48 - Time Trial vs. Triathlon in Bike Fitting 39:30 - Positioning and Power 41:38 - Bike Fitting and Better Running   Bike Fitting and Running 45:26 - Congruity Between Bike Fitting and Running 47:13 - Other Factors for Bike Fitting 50:19 - Different Experiences in Bike Fitting   The Right Bike Fitter is Everything 54:01 - The Experience of the Fitter 55:12 - The Retul Advantage 57:36 - Ivan on Crowie Alexander 61:05 - Wrap-Up 61:59 - Podcast Outro     “Ivan O'Gorman of Retul talks endurance sports and #triathlon bike fitting here.→“[Click To Tweet] Transcript   Hi, this is Mark Allen, 6 time Triathlon World Champion and author of The Art of Competition. Do you want to transform your entire experience in this Triathlon? If you do, come put that transformation place at the Triathlon Research high performance camp in Boulder Colorado from August 25th to 29th. I’ll be there for the closing day of this amazing camp and I can’t tell you how excited I am to be a part of it. I’ll be presenting some provoking insights from my most recent book, The Art of Competition. I will show you how to get more of sport and how you can transform those principles to all areas of your life. I will also be there for the entire day for the work of the grand finale of your 5 days exploring and experiencing new level on your Triathlon performance. If you sign up for the Triathlon Research Camp, you’ll get a free copy of my book which I will be happy to sign for you at the dinner that we all share together at the closing day. The Triathlon Research Camp is going to be incredible. To take part  in this once of the life time experience go to triathlonresearch.org/camp please hurry as it is going to be limited, so that we can provide you with the best possible coaching experience.   SUZANNE:   Hi there this is Suzanne Atkinson with Triathlon Research Podcast and today I am interviewing Ivan O’Gorman. Ivan is originally from Ireland currently living in Boulder, Colorado and he works with ritual. How are you Ivan?   IVAN: Wonderful Suzanne, Thanks for having me,   SUZANNE:    Thanks for joining us. Ivan, I usually start out my podcast by getting to know my guest a little bit and you’re originally from Ireland and somehow you ended up in Boulder, Colorado and I’m sure a lot happened in between that. Can you give us the quick version on how you ended up in the cycling and triathlon of the world?   IVAN:   Yeah I grew up in Ireland, background cutlet family, small farmers and always crazy in sports and lucky enough to represent my country. Those sports always been a part of me and there are a lot of things we can about in the middle. I was introduce by Todd Carver through some connections in Jerrod and at the time we’re working with Jerrod on shoe design, and I got to work with Todd a little closely on that and kind of expand from there.