TriTopics Weekly Triathlon Podcast

This week on the TriTopic Triathlon show I interview Olympic triathlete Sarah Haskins at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.  We talk about her recent win at the Lifetime Fitness Triathlon, her sponsors and her plans for the rest of the season. Talk with TeamKattouf - www.TeamKattof.com - sponsored by SBR Sports (Tri-Swim, TriSlide and Foggle) On this weeks talk with coach and nutrition consultant Rick Kattouf, we get the answers to the following questions: I work out in the morning and take my recovery drink within 30 minutes after I shower at the gym on the way to work.  How long after drinking my recovery drink should I wait before eating breakfast. I hear a lot of buzz about the Paleo Diet / Caveman Diet.  It's really big in the CrossFit world.  What is your take on it? E-Mail question from listener Ron - My question is are there any tip/training techniques to ease transition from road bike to TT bike in aero position? I am really struggling with i

This week I talk with challenged athlete Paul Martin.  His leg was amputated eight inches below the knee after a car accident.  Paul has over come this tragedy in his life and feels it has made him a better person and athlete. He has completed 10 Ironman races and has a new book the just debuted at number one in the sports biography category on Amazon. Check out Paul Martin at www.paulmartinspeaks.com Talk with TeamKattouf - www.teamkattouf.com This week we recap my Carlsbad triathlon and current weight Question #1: Can I successfully train for a half Ironman distance race and still train speed work for sprint and Olympic distance races? Question #2: I am interested in starting triathlon and want to do a 70.3.  Should I buy a road bike or tri bike? Website of the week: Endurance Athlete Project - www.enduranceathleteproject.com - They are a new company that will manufacture technical apparel for endurance athletes.

Episode 7 of the show is jam packed.  This week we have two news stories from TriJuice, we talk to Rick Kattouf about nutrition and weight lifting. We also have two interviews, the first with Write/Director Richard Ratay of the movie “The Distance: A Triathlete’s Journey” and the second we get the inside scoop on 3Bar from founder and creator Erin DeMarines. News by TriJuice New Iron Distance race in Spain called Extreme-Man: www.extreme-man.com TriFREAKS Kona, Hawaii Triathlon Training Camp: www.trifreaks.com/KonaTriCamp.aspx Talk with TeamKattouf Weight lifting programs for triathletes.  I am new to lifting and I can’t afford a personal trainer. What resources or programs would you recommend I look at?  I have been considering the PX90 and Turbulence training systems. Recover drinks...hot topic that came up on the TP Q&A forum this week.  Is chocolate milk just as good as a recovery drink? In my food plan you have a few days where I eat less calories t

We had the opportunity to chat with Professional Triathlete Richard Allen this week.  Rich is one Britain’s most successful triathlete. He has won 9 National Elite British Championships. Rich is not only a professional triathlete, but he is also a coach and offering personal and online coaching.  Learn more about Rich’s coaching services on his website. http://www.richardallenfitness.com/ Rich did his first triathlon at 17 and went pro at 18. He competed for 15 years and then retired in 2006. In 2009, Rich decided to come out of retirement following the sad death of a young girl name Ellis Harriet. Ellis lost hear battle to cancer and has inspired Rich to train and race again at the highest level to help raise awareness and money for her charity. http://www.ellisharrietclark.org We talk to Rick about his past races and his goals for his 2010 season. Rich is racing the Rhode Island 70.3 Ironman this weekend This week’s episode is brought to you by T Mat Pro Triathlo

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